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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.
Blurring the Lines: How AI Is Redefining Fixed Income Boundaries
Rachel Campbell and Kristoff Nelson of Income Research and Management discuss how AI-driven data center investment is reshaping fixed income markets, credit dynamics, and portfolio strategy.
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.
Building Resilience Through Liquidity Optimization
Peter Schenck, Head of Liquidity Distribution at Northern Trust Asset Management, joins Stewart Foley to discuss how insurers are rethinking cash as a strategic tool in today’s market.
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.
Investment Risk: Ex-Ante Influence for Ex-Post Impact
Allysen Mattison, Director of Investment Risk and Vice Chair of the Investment Committee at Income Research & Management, shares her insights on managing fixed income risk, from interest rate sensitivity to downside risk and tracking error.
The Dividend Edge: Balancing Yield & Risk in Insurance Portfolios
Michael Hunstad and Jeff Sampson of Northern Trust Asset Management join the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to explore how dividend strategies can help insurers balance yield, risk, and total return in today’s evolving equity market.
The Next 10 Years: Key Trends Influencing Insurers' Asset Allocation Decisions
Anwiti Bahuguna, PhD, CIO of Global Asset Allocation at Northern Trust Asset Management, explores Northern Trust’s 10-year capital market assumptions, macro themes like AI-driven productivity and energy transition, and what they could mean for insurers’ asset allocation decisions.
Zombie Securitizations and Tail Risks: Understanding Fixed Income Challenges
Jake Remley, CFA, is a senior portfolio manager at Income Research & Management.
Convertible Market Renaissance with IR+M's Bill O'Neill
Bill O'Neill is Principal Senior Portfolio Manager and a member of the Investment Committee at Income Research and Management.
Don't Make Taxes a Drag - Capturing After-Tax Alpha with Custom Equity Solutions
Mary Lukic is the Head of Tax-Advantaged Equity at Northern Trust Asset Management.
Don’t Call it a Comeback – Private Equity Secondaries with Adam Freda of 50 South Capital
Adam Freda is the Managing Director at 50 South Capital.