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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.
Backstage with Ares: Private Credit, Platforms & People
Ryan Brauns, Partner at Ares US Direct Lending, joins the podcast to break down how Ares approaches private credit, underwriting discipline, and the evolving opportunity set for insurers.
Private Market's Death: Myths & Realities
Hamilton Lane’s Mario Giannini joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to discuss the myths and realities of private markets, including private equity performance, the rise of private credit, and AI’s growing role in investment strategy.
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.
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.
Good PIK vs. Bad PIK
One of the hottest topics in private credit right now is paid-in-kind interest, also known as PIK. Managing Director of Direct Credit Investments Emily Nomeir discusses the benefits and potential challenges of PIK for private markets investors.
Episode 290: 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.
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 256: Best Practices for Portfolio Construction in Private Assets
Key practices for insurance investors constructing private asset portfolios. Explore strategies, risks, and data-driven insights to optimize allocation with Hamilton Lane experts.
Due Dilly Episode 3: Mutual of Omaha and Shelter Growth Capital – A Partnership in Residential Loan Investing
Justin Mahoney is the Co-Founder and Senior Portfolio Manager at Shelter Growth Capital Partners, and Bryan Lentz is the Director of Public and Private Structured Securities at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Companies.
Episode 172: Best Opportunities in Private Markets with Drew Schardt of Hamilton Lane
Drew Schardt is the Vice Chairman, Head of Investment Strategy, and Head of Direct Private Equity at Hamilton Lane.
Private Markets Made Human | Breaking Ground on Private Real Estate Investing
What is the value of investing in private real estate? And how does it compare to publicly listed REITs? Learn about private real estate investing and how it has the potential to produce attractive returns with low volatility and act as an inflation hedge to diversify your portfolio.
Private Markets Made Human | Leveraging Data & Tech to Unlock the Private Markets
Griff Norville discusses how his team is digitizing a cutting-edge private market investment toolkit – from the due diligence process, to reporting, and beyond.