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Tune in to the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, hosted by our Managing Partner, Stewart Foley, CFA. Our podcast features insightful conversations with CIOs, asset managers, and other distinguished professionals in the insurance asset management industry. Each episode delves into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities, providing listeners with valuable perspectives and practical advice. Our podcasts are available in the Podcast Center and through popular distribution channels like Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Don’t miss out on these engaging discussions that are essential for insurance investors and asset managers.
From Origination to Execution: How Integrated Platforms Drive Value in ABF
Chris Edson, Partner and Global Head of Origination at Apollo, and Bret Leas, Partner and Head of Asset-Backed Finance, join host Stewart Foley, CFA, to discuss the evolution of asset-backed finance, integrated origination platforms, and the growing role of ABF within institutional portfolios.
Asset-Backed Finance in 2026: Scale Demands Discipline
Today, asset-backed finance is being applied across corporates, housing, consumers, digital infrastructure and governments globally. Its adoption has moved from theory to practice.
Fraud Prevention in Private Asset-Backed Finance
Joel Hart of Victory Park Capital joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to discuss fraud risk in asset-backed finance, private credit due diligence, and how disciplined risk management helps protect insurance investor capital.
Convergence: The Integration and Evolution of Credit Markets
Brian Weinstein and John Cortese debate how the macro situation, liquidity trends and other factors are affecting allocations and investment decisions at a time of unprecedented change in global credit markets.
Public and Private Asset-Backed Markets: A Symbiotic Relationship
Connell Hasten of Victory Park Capital and Sukh Grewal of Janus Henderson explore the intersection of public and private asset-backed markets, sharing how insurers can leverage both for liquidity, yield, and efficient deployment.
Asset-Based Lending for Insurers with PIMCO’s Kris Kraus, Portfolio Manager & Co-Head of Specialty Finance
This episode covers the definition and scope of specialty finance, its rapid growth since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), and why some feel it remains a compelling investment opportunity.
Emerging Markets Investing for Insurers with Pramol Dhawan, Head of Emerging Markets Portfolio Management at PIMCO
Pramol Dhawan is the Managing Director and Head of the Emerging Markets Portfolio Management Team at PIMCO.
Asset-Backed Lending in a Higher Rate Environment
Connell Hasten is a Partner at Victory Park Capital, specializing in asset-backed lending.
Unlocking Value in Corporate Special Situations with Jamie Weinstein, Portfolio Manager and Head of Corporate Special Situations at PIMCO
Exploring corporate special situations and private credit opportunities for insurance investors in today’s evolving credit landscape.
Asset-backed Lending Masterclass with Victory Park Capital
Join host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as we explore the role of asset-backed lending in insurance portfolios, discussing loan structures, risk management, and market trends in private credit.