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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.
Commercial Mortgage Loans: Building Around the Insurance Balance Sheet
Morris Chen, Portfolio Manager and Head of CMBS & CRE Debt Investments at DoubleLine Capital, and Robert Stanbrook, Portfolio Manager for the firm's CRE Loan Platform, join the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to discuss the role of commercial mortgage loans in insurance portfolios.
Relative Value That Hasn’t Compressed: Why Commercial Mortgages Still Stand Out
Greg Michaud and Stefanie Stewart of Voya Investment Management discuss why commercial mortgages continue to offer compelling relative value, strong underwriting opportunities, and attractive risk-adjusted returns for insurance investors.
Real Estate Outlook with Brian Niles
Tony Charles, Head of Research and Strategy for Global Real Assets, recently sat down with Brian Niles, Co-Head of MSREI and Co-Head of NHREF to discuss the outlook for real estate and what it takes to succeed in today's complex environment.
Repricing and Resurgence: The Evolution of Real Estate
Peter Braffman of GCM Grosvenor joins host Stewart Foley to discuss how repricing, capital flows, and operational performance are reshaping real estate investing for institutional and insurance investors.
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.
RPM Ep. 55 | Fall 2025 Real Estate House Views with Jeff Giller and Margaret McKnight
In this episode of RPM, Jeff Giller, Partner and Head of Real Estate, and Margaret McKnight, Partner and Head of Portfolio Solutions for StepStone Real Estate, rejoin co-host Maribel Yoo to discuss our Fall 2025 House Views on the state of the real estate market.
High Yield Real Estate Lending: 2026 Outlook
Bill Maclay, Portfolio Manager at Fidelity, joins the podcast to explore how insurers are navigating high yield real estate debt, construction lending, and credit risk in 2026.
Incorporating Tactical Asset Allocation into your Strategic Asset Allocation
Kerry O’Brien and Harold Myers of MetLife Investment Management discuss how insurers integrate tactical asset allocation within long-term strategic frameworks while maintaining discipline, governance, and capital efficiency.
Real Estate Secondaries: Opportunities for Insurers in Evolving Markets
Michelle Creed and Min Zhou of Ares Management join Stewart Foley to discuss the evolution of real estate secondaries and their role in today’s private markets.
How Insurers Can Unlock Alpha Through Residential Whole Loans
Nancy Mueller Handal, CIO at Bayview Asset Management, joins the InsuranceAUM.com podcast to share her perspective on how insurers can access alpha through residential loans and asset-based finance, drawing on decades of structured credit experience.
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.