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.
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.
RPM—Ep. 47 | Real Estate Liquidity Insights with Jeff Giller and Margaret McKnight
In this episode of RPM, Jeff Giller, Partner and Head of Real Estate, and Margaret McKnight, Partner and Head of Portfolio Solutions for StepStone Real Estate, join co-host Anna Marcus to discuss our recent Real Estate Liquidity Insights report, which analyzes fund-level cash flows and trends shaping liquidity in the real estate market.
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.
StepStone Real Estate 2025 US Research Outlook
We are pleased to present StepStone Real Estate’s 2025 US Research Outlook webinar which provides a brief recap of 2024 and the outlook for 2025. While we focus on US property market fundamentals, we also cover capital market trends. In the coming weeks, we will be posting similar webinar modules on the European and Asian real estate markets.
Breaking Down Evergreen Funds: Flexibility, Transparency, and Performance
Join host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as we explore evergreen funds and their role in private markets. Discover how these innovative structures offer liquidity, flexibility, and efficiency, making them an attractive option for insurance investors.
StepStone Insights: Demystifying Venture Capital for Insurance Portfolio Managers
Join host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as we explore the role of venture capital in insurance portfolios. Discover why insurers are increasingly considering VC exposure, how the asset class has evolved, and key strategies for navigating this space.
Secondaries Offer Liquidity Opportunity for Well-Informed Investors With Competitive Edge
Join host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as we explore the benefits of private equity secondaries for insurance investors. Learn how this asset class offers shorter durations, predictable cash flows, and compelling risk-adjusted returns.
Behind the Numbers: Insights from Quant Experts at Principal Asset Management, StepStone Group, and Fidelity Investments
Discover how quantitative methods are reshaping portfolio construction, liquidity management, and private market strategies for insurance asset managers on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast.
RPM—Ep. 46 | Inside the private equity co-investment market with Geoffrey Dolan
In this episode of RPM, Geoffrey Dolan, a Partner on our Private Equity team in New York, joins co-host Anna Marcus to break down the competitive dynamics of the private equity co-investment market.
RPM—Ep. 45 | Investing in climate solutions with Bhavika Vyas and Julio Friedmann
In this episode of RPM, Bhavika Vyas, Managing Director and member of StepStone’s Private Equity team, and special guest Julio Friedmann, Chief Scientist, Carbon Direct, join co-host Maribel Yoo to revisit the conversation on energy transition investing. They evaluate the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) two years post-enactment, highlighting advancements in climate solutions and global investment opportunities.
RPM—Ep. 44 | New frontiers in infrastructure with Simon Beer
In this episode of RPM, Simon Beer, Partner, Infrastructure & Real Assets, joins co-host Michael Venne to discuss trends that are redefining the infrastructure landscape.