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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.
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.
Fraud Prevention in Private Asset-Backed Finance
Joel Hart of Victory Park Capital joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to discuss fraud risk in asset-backed finance, private credit due diligence, and how disciplined risk management helps protect insurance investor capital.
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.
Ahead Of The Curve
Sam Kaplan, Rates and Securitized Portfolio Manager at Jennison Associates, discusses yield curve normalization, Fed policy, and positioning portfolios in today’s market.
Investment Grade Securitized Market Update
Dmitri Rabin of Jennison Associates shares insights on the investment-grade securitized markets, including MBS, ABS, CLOs, and CMBS, with a focus on relative value, risk dynamics, and insurance portfolios.
Public and Private Asset-Backed Markets: A Symbiotic Relationship
Connell Hasten of Victory Park Capital and Sukh Grewal of Janus Henderson explore the intersection of public and private asset-backed markets, sharing how insurers can leverage both for liquidity, yield, and efficient deployment.
Demystifying CMBS: Opportunities and Challenges in Today's Market
Adriano Taylor Escribano is a Principal Senior Quantitative Analyst at Jennison.
Current Interest Rate Environment and Potential Investment Opportunities
Sam Kaplan, CFA, is the Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Jennison Associates.
Opportunities in Securitized
Dmitri Rabin is the Head of Securitized at Jennison Associates.
Asset-Backed Lending in a Higher Rate Environment
Connell Hasten is a Partner at Victory Park Capital, specializing in asset-backed lending.
Investment Grade Market Update with Jake Gaul, CIO of Jennison Fixed Income
Jake Gaul is the Chief Investment Officer at Jennison Fixed Income.