Podcast Center
Podcast Center
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.
Fund Finance: Evolution, Opportunity, and Portfolio Construction for Insurers
Michael Timms, Co-Head of Fund Finance at Bayview Asset Management, discusses the evolution of fund finance into a broader ecosystem of investment solutions. He explores how insurers can allocate across different segments of the fund finance market and why it represents a structural opportunity for insurance portfolios.
Real Estate Secondaries: Opportunities for Insurers in Evolving Markets
Michelle Creed and Min Zhou of Ares Management join Stewart Foley to discuss the evolution of real estate secondaries and their role in today’s private markets.
Asset-Based Finance: A Day in the Life
In this animated video, we explore a “Day in the Life” of the average person through the lens of Asset-Based Finance (ABF). Nearly everything you encounter—from the time you wake up to the time you go to sleep—is connected to ABF.
The Different Types of Strategies in Private Infrastructure
Private infrastructure strategies span a spectrum of risk and return.
Backstage with Ares: Private Credit, Platforms & People
Ryan Brauns, Partner at Ares US Direct Lending, joins the podcast to break down how Ares approaches private credit, underwriting discipline, and the evolving opportunity set for insurers.
How Insurers Can Unlock Alpha Through Residential Whole Loans
Nancy Mueller Handal, CIO at Bayview Asset Management, joins the InsuranceAUM.com podcast to share her perspective on how insurers can access alpha through residential loans and asset-based finance, drawing on decades of structured credit experience.
Are Private Credit Hyperscalers a Ticking Time Bomb?
Jeffrey Diehl, Managing Partner at Adams Street Partners, joins the InsuranceAUM.com podcast to discuss the risks and realities of private credit hyperscalers.
Real Asset Credit: Opportunities for Insurers in Real Estate and Infrastructure Debt Investing
Bryan Donohoe and Brent Canada of Ares Management discuss real asset credit opportunities for insurers, from resilient infrastructure debt to durable real estate credit strategies.
Insurance and ABF – What’s All the Hype About?
Keith Ashton and David Ells, portfolio managers in Alternative Credit at Ares Management, break down asset-based finance (ABF), explore why insurers are leaning into private credit, and share how to access opportunities in today’s evolving structured credit landscape.
Private Markets Portfolio Construction for Insurers
Toby True, Partner on the Investment Strategy and Risk Management Team at Adams Street Partners, joins host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as we dive into private market portfolio construction, illiquidity risk, and data-driven insights for insurers.
Podcast: Why AI’s Venture Opportunity May Be Era Defining
AI may drive a $7 trillion to $10 trillion economic expansion over the next decade, potentially adding 10% to global GDP, according to various market predictions.
Podcast: Why the Core-Mid Market May Be Private Credit’s Sweet Spot
Adams Street’s definition of the core mid-market comprises companies with an enterprise value from $150 million and $800 million, and EBITDA ranging from $20 million to $100 million.