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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.
Steady by Choice, Powerful by Design: The Case for Actively Managed Core Fixed Income
A disciplined, yield-driven, relative-value approach can turn a core fixed income strategy into a compounding engine of income, stability, and durable alpha across market cycles.
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.
High Yield Real Estate Lending: 2026 Outlook
Bill Maclay, Portfolio Manager at Fidelity, joins the podcast to explore how insurers are navigating high yield real estate debt, construction lending, and credit risk in 2026.
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.
From “Known Unknowns” to Quantified Risks: Enhancing Portfolio Construction with Stress & Scenario Testing
Tobias Gummersbach of New England Asset Management joins the InsuranceAUM Podcast to discuss how stress and scenario testing can strengthen insurance portfolio strategy.
Insurance Industry Investment Highlights
Each year NEAM delves into statutory filing data to analyze trends and insights from the insurance industry’s prior year of investment data. Watch our video to learn more about what is covered for P&C insurers and Life insurers in our articles on the 2024 filings.
Opportunities in Emerging Market Corporates with Fidelity's EM Debt Team
Tim Gill and Juan Tavarez of Fidelity Investments join the podcast to discuss opportunities in emerging market corporates and how insurance investors can navigate risk and find value.
Growth Has Consequences: Direct Lending at Scale
Audie Apple, Head of Equity Capital Formation at Fidelity Direct Lending, joins the podcast to discuss the rapid growth of direct lending, structural market shifts, and what investors need to watch as the asset class scales.
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.
Bonds, Benchmarks, and Beyond: An Insider's Perspective on Fixed Income Investing
Christine Thorpe of Fidelity Investments explores core fixed income, market trends, and sector positioning with Fidelity Investments.
Fixed Income Deep Dive: Understanding Private Placement Investments
Explore how private placements offer insurers higher yields, robust covenants, and long-term investment advantages in today’s market.
High Yield Real Estate Lending: Navigating the Shifting Landscape
Explore the state of high-yield real estate lending with insights into private capital, middle-market opportunities, and Fidelity’s real estate debt strategies.