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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.
The Rise of Liability Management Exercises: The Changing Face of Restructurings with Oaktree’s Ross Rosenfelt
Oaktree’s Ross Rosenfeld joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to discuss the rise of liability management exercises and what it means for restructuring and distressed investing.
The Evolving Role of Fixed Income in Insurance Investment Portfolios – Opportunities and Use-Cases in an Increasingly Multi-Asset World
Jeff Miller and Stephen “Fitz” Fitzsimmons of Morgan Stanley Investment Management discuss the evolving role of fixed income in insurance portfolios, from ALM optimization to opportunities in public and private credit.
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.
Are Non-Traditional ABS Uniquely Suited to Insurers’ Needs?
Joyce Huang and Paul Norris of American Century Investments discuss why opportunistic securitized assets may offer insurers high‑yield potential with stronger credit quality and diversification benefits.
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.
The Death of Public Credit Has Been Highly Exaggerated
In this episode, John Sherman of Polen Capital explains why public credit still deserves a place in institutional portfolios—and how it compares to the booming private credit market.
Trump tariffs will materially impact credit: Jon Dorfman featured on the Credit Exchange podcast
Jonathan Dorfman was featured on the podcast "Credit Exchange with Lisa Lee," where he discussed the Trump administration’s shock-and-awe approach to tariff negotiations and why stepping back from its more extreme positions was a prudent move.
Overlooked Opportunities: IG Emerging Markets Debt
Mark Hughes and Kevin Ritter, CFA charterholders and Co-Heads of Emerging Market Debt at PPM America, unpack overlooked opportunities in investment-grade emerging market debt.
Supply and Demand with Wayne Dahl and Suzana Perić
In the latest episode of The Insight: Conversations, we assess the state of the public and private credit markets, looking at the current balance of supply and demand and considering the risks and opportunities for investors. Join Wayne Dahl (Co-Portfolio Manager, Global Credit) and Suzana Perić (Managing Director, Sourcing & Origination) as they discuss topics from the recently published Oaktree Credit Quarterly 1Q2025: Gridlock.
Emerging Markets Debt: the Aftershocks of Liberation Day
In the latest episode, Edwin and Paul recap the first quarter of 2025 before turning their attention to tariffs and trade wars and what they could mean for emerging market fixed income investors.
Opportunities in Public Markets: Finding Relative Value in Fixed Income
Matt Brill, Head of North America Investment Grade Credit at Invesco, discusses finding value in fixed income, credit sector opportunities, and how insurance investors can navigate timing risk in today's evolving bond market.
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.