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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.
Channel 11: The Land of Pain - Part Deux
DoubleLine Portfolio Manager Ken Shinoda breaks down the “Land of Pain” in March across equities, commodities and fixed income, reviewing market performance with an eye on risk management, global allocation, duration strategy and where opportunities might emerge as markets reprice risk.
Blurring the Lines: How AI Is Redefining Fixed Income Boundaries
Rachel Campbell and Kristoff Nelson of Income Research and Management discuss how AI-driven data center investment is reshaping fixed income markets, credit dynamics, and portfolio strategy.
Global Fixed Income and Insurance Portfolios
Brendan Murphy and Jim Kaniclides of Insight Investment join the InsuranceAUM.com podcast to discuss global fixed income opportunities, hedged yields, diversification, and how insurers can incorporate non-U.S. bonds into core portfolios.
Going Beyond Core: How Allocators are Tapping New CRE Debt Opportunities
Justin Pinckney of AEW joins the podcast to discuss how allocators are moving beyond core commercial real estate debt into alternative sectors, emerging opportunities, and evolving risk strategies.
Private Chat — Doing the Safety Dance in the Lower Middle Market
Recent headlines suggest the private credit market is beginning to crumble; however, the asset class isn't a monolith. Look further downmarket, and a far more resilient story emerges.
Lessons from the Tranches: How to Pick Good Bonds in Securitized Credit
Noah Funderburk, Portfolio Manager and Director of Securitized Credit at Pioneer Investments, shares lessons from the tranches on pricing risk, navigating structure, and understanding what truly drives returns in securitized credit.
Convergence: Navigating the Blurred Lines Between Public and Private Credit
Chris Gudmastad of Loomis Sayles joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to discuss the growing convergence of public and private credit and what it means for insurers.
Building Resilience Through Liquidity Optimization
Peter Schenck, Head of Liquidity Distribution at Northern Trust Asset Management, joins Stewart Foley to discuss how insurers are rethinking cash as a strategic tool in today’s market.
Quarterly Views from First Eagle Global Value Team: 4Q25
In this quarter's Views from the Global Value team, Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst Adrian Jones explains why he believes investors are embracing opportunities beyond the US as secular forces provide durable support for fundamentals in Europe and Asia, and how the direction of US interest rates and the US dollar may influence returns in 2026.
January Views from First Eagle Global Value Team
Deputy Head and Portfolio Manager of the Global Value team Julien Albertini explains why the team remains focused on risk amid widespread complacency and how a disciplined, bottom-up approach focused on quality businesses helps to manage risk and build resilience.
Quarterly Views from First Eagle Municipal Credit Team: 4Q25
John Miller, head and chief investment officer of the Municipal Credit team, shares his outlook on Fed policy and inflation heading for 2026, and explains how sound fundamentals and attractive valuation potentially set the stage for a strong muni rebound as technical headwinds begin to ease.
Demystifying the Alphabet Soup of Securitized Opportunities
Paul Norris of American Century joins Stewart Foley for a practical discussion on securitized markets, covering ABS, CLOs, ABF private credit, and how insurers can assess income, risk, and relative value.