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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.
DoubleLine Minutes: Return of the Bond Vigilantes
DoubleLine’s Eric Dhall and Mark Kimbrough review a volatile week when stocks hit a new high before selling off as Treasury yields rose sharply. Listeners will hear their views on inflation pressure, bond vigilantes, Fed expectations and key economic data to watch.
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.
April Views from First Eagle Global Value Team
Portfolio Manager and Head of the Global Value team Matt McLennan explains why the conflict in Iran has abruptly reversed the “Goldilocks” scenario that markets had priced in and how gold has been efficiently pricing in the risk of war and renewing its role as a monetary reserve.
Quarterly Views from First Eagle Direct Lending Team: 1Q26
Michelle Handy, chief investment officer of direct lending at Napier Park Global Capital, explains why she believes that recent tensions in private credit reflect cyclical stress—not a structural breakdown in the asset class—and why these concerns reinforce the importance of manager selection, underwriting, diversification and understanding how vehicle structures impact liquidity.
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.
RPM Ep. 58 | Implementation Framework With Miguel Sosa and David Robbins
In this episode of RPM, Miguel Sosa and David Robbins join co-host Anna Marcus to unpack the implementation gap holding advisors back from private markets—exploring why shifting public market dynamics demand a rethink of the traditional 60/40 portfolio, and how evergreen structures and a practical allocation framework can help advisors bridge the divide.
Private Infrastructure Debt – Confidence with Discipline
Patrick Manseau, CFA, of MetLife Investment Management joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to discuss infrastructure debt, digital infrastructure, and underwriting discipline in today’s market.
Direct Lending: Sorting Signal from Noise
Ron Kantowitz explains how to separate signal from noise in direct lending, from AI concerns to portfolio construction and market volatility.
RPM Ep. 57 | Power, planets and the abyss — How AI, space, and the deep sea are shaping private markets
Suzanne Tavill, Global Head of Responsible Investment, joins Michael Venne to unpack the game-changing themes explored in our two recent whitepapers: how AI-driven energy demand is sparking investment opportunities across the power ecosystem, and how falling exploration costs are reframing the deep sea and space as an extension of Earth’s industrial base.
Fund Finance: Evolution, Opportunity, and Portfolio Construction for Insurers
Michael Timms, Co-Head of Fund Finance at Bayview Asset Management, discusses the evolution of fund finance into a broader ecosystem of investment solutions. He explores how insurers can allocate across different segments of the fund finance market and why it represents a structural opportunity for insurance portfolios.
What Now? Private Market Implications in Tumultuous Times
Drew Schardt of Hamilton Lane shares insights on navigating private markets amid volatility, evolving risks, and shifting investment opportunities.
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.