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.
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.
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.
The Regulation Recap
Carrie Mears of the Iowa Department of Insurance joins the podcast to talk with Stewart Foley, CFA, about insurance investment regulation, NAIC reform, and the rise of private credit.
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.
Insurance Industry Investment Highlights
Each year NEAM delves into statutory filing data to analyze trends and insights from the insurance industry’s prior year of investment data. Watch our video to learn more about what is covered for P&C insurers and Life insurers in our articles on the 2024 filings.
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.
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.
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.
CRE Debt: Insights, Trends & Capital Efficiency
David Lehman, Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Strategies at HPS Investment Partners, shares insights on the evolution of commercial real estate, today’s CRE debt landscape, and how insurers can achieve capital efficiency through strategic allocations.
An Update on the Residential Mortgage Market and Insurance Company Involvement
Justin Mahoney, Co-Founder of Shelter Growth Capital, joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to discuss the residential mortgage market, insurance company involvement, and why RMLs are gaining traction as a high-quality, scalable asset class for insurers.
StepStone Real Estate 2025 US Research Outlook
We are pleased to present StepStone Real Estate’s 2025 US Research Outlook webinar which provides a brief recap of 2024 and the outlook for 2025. While we focus on US property market fundamentals, we also cover capital market trends. In the coming weeks, we will be posting similar webinar modules on the European and Asian real estate markets.