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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.
Deal Debrief: Fosber
On this episode of Deal Debrief, we unpack Brookfield’s acquisition of Fosber, a global leader in machinery used to produce corrugated packaging—an essential part of modern logistics.
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.
Beyond Direct Lending: A New Era for Asset-Based Finance
Brookfield’s John Roglieri and Remo Plunkett join the InsuranceAUM.com podcast to discuss how private asset-based finance is creating new opportunities for insurers seeking to diversify beyond direct lending.
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.
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.
Understanding Secondary Markets: A Conversation with Nate Walton of Ares
Join host Stewart Foley, CFA, on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as he explores private equity secondaries, liquidity solutions, and key market trends shaping private markets in 2025.
Demystifying Real Estate Credit
Host Stewart Foley explores the dynamic world of real estate debt with the head of Brookfield’s Real Estate Credit Group, covering market trends, key opportunities, and valuable career advice.
Capturing the benefits of Infrastructure Debt
Hadley Peer Marshall is the Managing Director, Co-Head of Infrastructure Debt and Structured Solutions Strategies, and CFO at Brookfield Asset Management, and Eric Wittleder is the Managing Director of Infrastructure at Brookfield Asset Management.
Secondaries Investing for Insurance Companies
In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, host Stewart Foley dives into the secondaries market, exploring its rapid growth, unique value propositions, and how it fits into insurance portfolios.