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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.
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.
Opportunities in Emerging Market Corporates with Fidelity's EM Debt Team
Tim Gill and Juan Tavarez of Fidelity Investments join the podcast to discuss opportunities in emerging market corporates and how insurance investors can navigate risk and find value.
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.
Episode 294: Insurance and ABF – What’s All the Hype About?
Keith Ashton and David Ells, portfolio managers in Alternative Credit at Ares Management, break down asset-based finance (ABF), explore why insurers are leaning into private credit, and share how to access opportunities in today’s evolving structured credit landscape.
Episode 286: Resident Expertise - Advice for Insurers Investing in Residential Mortgage Loans
Dan Pallone, Managing Director at SS&C Technologies, joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to break down the residential mortgage loan (RML) market, highlighting key trends, opportunities for insurers, and the operational considerations needed to scale efficiently into this asset class.
Episode 284: Bonds, Benchmarks, and Beyond: An Insider's Perspective on Fixed Income Investing
Christine Thorpe of Fidelity Investments explores core fixed income, market trends, and sector positioning with Fidelity Investments.
Episode 278: Understanding Secondary Markets: A Conversation with Nate Walton of Ares
Join host Stewart Foley, CFA, on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as he explores private equity secondaries, liquidity solutions, and key market trends shaping private markets in 2025.
Episode 274: Tips and Tools for Staying Current with NAIC Statutory Filings
Join host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as we explore the evolving landscape of NAIC statutory reporting, discussing portfolio complexity, regulatory changes, and strategies for optimizing compliance and efficiency in insurance investment reporting.
Episode 257: High Yield Real Estate Lending: Navigating the Shifting Landscape
Explore the state of high-yield real estate lending with insights into private capital, middle-market opportunities, and Fidelity’s real estate debt strategies.
Episode 234: Avoiding Negative Yield: Flexible Co-Sourcing Models for Insurance Investment Operations
Scott Kurland is the Managing Director at SS&C Technologies, heading the insurance solutions team.
Episode 205: Direct Lending with Fidelity's David Gaito
David Gaito is the Head of Direct Lending at Fidelity Investments.
Episode 196: Tips for Ensuring a Smooth 2023 Annual Filing Process
Sam Jones is a Senior Director of Statutory Reporting at SS&C Technologies, Amnon Levy is the Founder and CEO of Bridgeway Analytics, and Scott Kurland is the Managing Director and Head of SS&C’s Insurance Solutions Group.