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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.
Private Infrastructure Debt – Confidence with Discipline
Patrick Manseau, CFA, of MetLife Investment Management joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to discuss infrastructure debt, digital infrastructure, and underwriting discipline in today’s market.
Repricing and Resurgence: The Evolution of Real Estate
Peter Braffman of GCM Grosvenor joins host Stewart Foley to discuss how repricing, capital flows, and operational performance are reshaping real estate investing for institutional and insurance investors.
Incorporating Tactical Asset Allocation into your Strategic Asset Allocation
Kerry O’Brien and Harold Myers of MetLife Investment Management discuss how insurers integrate tactical asset allocation within long-term strategic frameworks while maintaining discipline, governance, and capital efficiency.
Real Assets, Real Impact: Infrastructure in Modern Insurance Investing
Scott Littman of GCM Grosvenor joins Stewart Foley to discuss infrastructure investing and its role in modern insurance portfolios.
Convergence with Armen Panossian, Raghav Khanna, and Danielle Poli
How are private and liquid credit evolving into complementary forces? And how can combining these two distinct but interlinked markets be of benefit to both investors and issuers? In an in-depth conversation, Armen Panossian (Co-CEO and Head of Performing Credit), Raghav Khanna (Co-Portfolio Manager, Strategic Credit), and Danielle Poli (Assistant Portfolio Manager, Global Credit) discuss the implications of the liquid-private credit convergence.
Beyond the Bank: The Insurance Approach to CRE Loans
David Politano, Head of Debt Strategies at MetLife Investment Management, shares how insurers approach CRE lending differently from banks and CMBS, offering insights into market trends, risk, and long-term value.
Exploring IG Private Asset-Based Finance and Strategic Allocation in Health Insurance
Frank Melaccio of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Jason Young of MetLife Investment Management discuss investment-grade private credit and asset-based finance in health insurance portfolios.
The Rise of Liability Management Exercises: The Changing Face of Restructurings with Oaktree’s Ross Rosenfelt
Oaktree’s Ross Rosenfeld joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to discuss the rise of liability management exercises and what it means for restructuring and distressed investing.
Supply and Demand with Wayne Dahl and Suzana Perić
In the latest episode of The Insight: Conversations, we assess the state of the public and private credit markets, looking at the current balance of supply and demand and considering the risks and opportunities for investors. Join Wayne Dahl (Co-Portfolio Manager, Global Credit) and Suzana Perić (Managing Director, Sourcing & Origination) as they discuss topics from the recently published Oaktree Credit Quarterly 1Q2025: Gridlock.
Private Credit Secondaries: Unlocking Opportunities for Insurers
Fred Pollock, CIO, and Steve McMillan, Head of Credit Research at GCM Grosvenor, explore the rise of private credit secondaries, discussing liquidity, pricing dynamics, and how insurers can access high-quality performing assets at a discount.
Asset-Based Finance (ABF): Building Resilient Portfolios for Insurers
Join host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast for a deep dive into private structured credit (private ABF) and its role in insurance portfolios.
Real Estate Debt Markets: Finding Value in Market Dislocations
Join host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast for insights into private real estate debt. Explore market trends, commercial mortgage yields, and the impact of inflation and migration on real estate investment strategies for insurance portfolios.