Podcast Center
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.
Key Themes for 2025 – Affordability, Land-light Models, and Demographics
Robert Clark, CIO of Domain Real Estate Partners, joins Stewart Foley to discuss homebuilders in 2025, covering affordability, land-light models, and the evolving role of insurance capital in real estate finance.
Lauren Hochfelder on Bloomberg The Close
Lauren Hochfelder, Co-CEO of Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing, joined Bloomberg The Close to discuss market expectations for real estate, what’s ahead in senior housing and net lease investing. Lauren also addresses the manufacturing build out that is driving increased demand within industrial real estate, another major focus area for Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing.
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.
Navigating the Future Macroeconomic Challenges and Commercial Real Estate Opportunities
Erin Patterson of Manulife joins the podcast to discuss macroeconomic volatility, commercial real estate strategy, and how institutional investors are navigating today's evolving market.
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.
Beyond the Bank: The Insurance Approach to CRE Loans
David Politano, Head of Debt Strategies at MetLife Investment Management, shares how insurers approach CRE lending differently from banks and CMBS, offering insights into market trends, risk, and long-term value.
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.
Inside Real Estate: CRE Strategies for Insurance Investors
Rich Hill of Principal Real Estate shares insights on commercial real estate strategies, risk-adjusted returns, and sector trends for insurance portfolios.
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.