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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.
Backstage with Ares: Private Credit, Platforms & People
Ryan Brauns, Partner at Ares US Direct Lending, joins the podcast to break down how Ares approaches private credit, underwriting discipline, and the evolving opportunity set for insurers.
Private Market's Death: Myths & Realities
Hamilton Lane’s Mario Giannini joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to discuss the myths and realities of private markets, including private equity performance, the rise of private credit, and AI’s growing role in investment strategy.
Are Private Credit Hyperscalers a Ticking Time Bomb?
Jeffrey Diehl, Managing Partner at Adams Street Partners, joins the InsuranceAUM.com podcast to discuss the risks and realities of private credit hyperscalers.
Opportunities and Benefits of Lower Middle Market Direct Lending
Tas Hasan, Managing Partner & COO, and Nelson Pereira, Director of Insurance Investor Partnerships at Deerpath Capital, discuss how insurers are accessing lower and middle market direct lending and the structural advantages of this growing segment of private credit.
Exploring IG Private Asset-Based Finance and Strategic Allocation in Health Insurance
Frank Melaccio of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Jason Young of MetLife Investment Management discuss investment-grade private credit and asset-based finance in health insurance portfolios.
Beyond Yield: Private Credit, PBR & the Need for Enhanced SAA
Milliman’s Sam Nandi and Anna Berezovskaya join host Stewart Foley, CFA, to discuss how private credit and principle-based regimes are reshaping strategic asset allocation for insurers.
Senior Loans: A Closer Look For Insurers
Kevin Egan, CPA of Invesco, joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to discuss senior loans, their resilience, and what insurers should know about this evolving asset class.
Bringing a Portfolio Perspective to Improve Private Credit Outcomes
Jon McKeown of Northleaf Capital Partners joins the podcast to discuss how a portfolio-level approach can improve private credit outcomes and support better risk adjusted returns.
Rpm Ep. 52 | Why Private Debt is Well-suited for Evergreen Fund Structures
In this episode of RPM, Fabian Körzendörfer, a Zurich-based Partner on StepStone’s Private Debt team, joins co-host Michael Venne to discuss the benefits of private debt and why the asset class fits well with evergreen fund structures.
Enhancing Insurance Portfolios Through Private and Alternative IG
Patrick O’Sullivan, PhD, Head of International Insurance Solutions at Barings, joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to discuss how private and alternative investment-grade assets are reshaping insurance portfolios.
NAV Finance: Differentiated Capital Efficiencies for Insurers
Dane Graham of 17Capital discusses the rise of NAV finance, why it’s gaining traction with insurers, and how it fits into the broader private credit market.
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.