Barings | InsuranceAUM

Barings is a $502 billion* global alternative asset manager that partners with institutional, insurance and wealth clients and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions. The firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual with a minority investment from MS&AD, seeks to deliver excess returns by leveraging its global scale and capabilities across credit, real assets, capital solutions and emerging markets.

*As of June 30, 2026

Barings
300 South Tryon St, Suite 2500,
Charlotte, NC 28202

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$502B+

Assets Under Management

204

Global Insurance Clients

$317B

Total Insurance AUM

Ilena Coyle
Head of North American Insurance and Intermediary
ilena.coyle@barings.com
973-271-2400

08/25/26

AI INFRASTRUCTURE: PHYSICAL BARRIERS TO A DIGITAL WORLD

In this paper, we explore the physical barriers that could have important implications for inflation, corporate margins and infrastructure completion.

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08/25/26

AI Infrastructure: Physical Barriers to a Digital World

In this paper, we explore the physical barriers that could have important implications for inflation, corporate margins and infrastructure completion.

07/24/26

The New Role of Geopolitical Risk in Bond Investing

Interest rate volatility is reshaping bond markets. We examine why geopolitical risks have become increasingly linked to bond market volatility since 2025, and discuss the implications for the term premium, fixed income positioning and investment opportunities.

06/11/26

Putting Direct Lending in Context

Barings examines traditional middle market direct lending by looking beyond recent private credit headlines to the fundamentals that define the strategy. The article highlights how seniority, contractual income and downside protection continue to support direct lending’s role in long-term portfolios.

05/19/26

Barings Closes Over $19 Billion for Global Direct Lending Strategy

Barings closed over $19 billion for its Global Direct Lending strategy over a two-year fundraising period, drawing commitments from institutional, insurance and wealth investors.

05/06/26

Navigating AI in Credit: How to Find the Winners in Tech

Artificial intelligence is moving at breakneck speed. For credit investors, the challenge isn't chasing every headline—it's understanding how AI reshapes business models, cash flows and ultimately, creditworthiness.

04/16/26

Investing in the Next Generation of Energy Infrastructure

Scalable energy and power platforms are emerging as highly attractive opportunities. These assets combine the core characteristics institutional investors value with speed, flexibility and resilience needed to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

04/07/26

Global Direct Lending: Navigating Volatility, Seizing Opportunity

Bryan High joins the Streaming Income podcast to help put recent private credit headlines and market volatility into perspective.

03/12/26

Portfolio Finance: What it is and Why it Matters

Portfolio finance—a lesser-known segment of fund finance—is emerging as a powerful engine helping investors access private markets with more efficiency, diversification and control.

02/03/26

Connecting Capital to Opportunity

In this episode of the Streaming Income podcast, Barings Chairman & CEO Mike Freno shares how long-term partnerships, innovative thinking, and deep global relationships are reshaping the asset management landscape.

12/12/25

Direct Lending: Views on the Year Ahead

Direct lending isn’t fading—it’s evolving. In this Q&A, Orla Walsh shares her insights on growth, competition, and what disciplined managers need to know as the market matures.

11/25/25

Sub-IG Infra Debt: Exploring Risk Spectrum for Insurers

Infrastructure debt has moved beyond toll roads to sectors like data centers and battery storage. For insurers, sub-IG infra debt can offer stability, yield and capital efficiency and can help achieve both financial and strategic objectives in today’s market.

11/10/25

2026 Private Credit Outlook

From increased competition to the blurred lines between private and public markets, there’s no shortage of noise. Our goal is to help you identify the signals that actually matter.

10/30/25

2026 Global Fixed Income Outlook

From tariffs to geopolitics to interest rate moves, there’s no shortage of noise. Our goal is to help you identify the signals that actually matter.

10/16/25

Infrastructure Debt: A Strategic Anchor in a Shifting Landscape

Infrastructure debt is evolving into a cornerstone of institutional portfolios. Barings explores how macro trends, financing shifts, and investor innovation are reshaping the market and unlocking long-term value.

09/04/25

Secondaries Spotlight: Up, Up & Away

With deal volumes projected to hit $230 B in 2025, the secondaries market is booming. Growing investor demand, new capital sources and scalable structures are creating compelling opportunities—though sustained growth will hinge on continued capital access.

07/09/25

What is a CLO?

CLOs provide an efficient, scalable way of investing in floating-rate loans while offering structural protection that has historically performed well through multiple credit cycles.

05/01/25

Infrastructure Debt: The Long Game

A core asset class for insurance balance sheets throughout the economic cycle.

04/14/25

Driving Opportunities Through Bespoke Capital Solutions

In this Q&A, Michael Searles explains why capital solutions strategies continue to gain attention despite the current uncertain backdrop and looming maturity wall.

03/31/25

CLOs: Striking Insurers’ Balance for Yield Potential & Capital Preservation

“ABS and Other Structured Securities”, as highlighted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), has been one of the fastest growing groups of asset class categories for U.S. insurers in recent years.

02/05/25

Portfolio Finance: An Opportunity for Enhanced Spreads Through IG Credit

Portfolio finance offers a number of potential benefits for insurers seeking to generate enhanced spreads at scale in a growing market.

11/21/24

Rise of the Residential Whole Loan

Given the potential for yield and capital efficiency, residential whole loan mortgages have been the fastest growing asset class in life insurers’ investment allocations in recent years. Partnering with a manager that has the experience and resources to navigate this dynamic market is key.

11/15/24

Surge of the Secondaries: Financing Growth in an Undercapitalized Industry

With the secondary market growing in leaps and bounds, raising capital remains top of mind for managers. It also underscores the importance of being able to access alternative sources of financing—a key, and sometimes overlooked, variable in the capital overhang equation.

10/29/24

Portfolio Finance: Missing a $100+ Billion Annual Opportunity?

The rapid expansion of private markets has created an opportunity for investors to earn attractive returns in private IG credit, underpinned by the financing needs of asset managers and funds. Yet this segment of the market remains little known and less understood.