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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.
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.
Key Trends in Real Estate Investment with IREI
Hear Erin Patterson, our global co-head of research and strategy, discuss key macroeconomic trends and long-term demand drivers influencing today’s real estate investment strategies with IREI’s Chase McWhorter.
Real Asset Credit: Opportunities for Insurers in Real Estate and Infrastructure Debt Investing
Bryan Donohoe and Brent Canada of Ares Management discuss real asset credit opportunities for insurers, from resilient infrastructure debt to durable real estate credit strategies.
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.
Real Estate Credit: Cutting Through the Noise
Charlie Rose of Invesco Real Estate discusses commercial real estate debt, bridge lending, global market trends, and where insurers may find opportunity in today’s environment.
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.
RPM Ep. 51 | Now is the Time for Infrastructure Secondaries With Tim Rees
In this episode of RPM, Tim Rees, a London-based Partner on StepStone’s Infrastructure and Real Assets team, joins co-host Michael Venne to discuss the rapid growth of infrastructure secondaries and why the market is gaining momentum.
Current Asset-Based Private Credit Insights
Isaiah Toback of Castlelake joins the podcast to discuss asset-based private credit, how it's evolving in today’s market, and why insurers are increasingly turning to this strategy for customized, risk-adjusted yield solutions.
RPM—Ep. 49 | The future of responsible investing with Suzanne Tavill and Brooke Latham
This episode of RPM features Suzanne Tavill, Partner and Head of Responsible Investment at StepStone, in conversation with Brooke Latham, Head of Sustainability at the NATO Innovation Fund. They explore what it means to invest responsibly in dual-use technologies, with a focus on the evolving concept of “responsible use.”
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.
Private Credit Secondaries: Unlocking Opportunities for Insurers
Fred Pollock, CIO, and Steve McMillan, Head of Credit Research at GCM Grosvenor, explore the rise of private credit secondaries, discussing liquidity, pricing dynamics, and how insurers can access high-quality performing assets at a discount.