Dive into the complexities of the real estate market in this informative episode of the InsuranceAUM.com podcast. Host Stewart Foley, CFA, sits down with Bert Crouch, Head of North America at Invesco Real Estate, to explore current trends and challenges in the industry.   Bert shares his extensive knowledge on the state of real estate transactions, valuation trends, and sector-specific insights. Discover how market dislocation creates unique opportunities for non-bank lenders like Invesco and get a comparative view of global real estate markets, including Europe, the UK, and Asia.   Learn about the outperforming retail and single-family rental sectors, the challenges facing office spaces, and the growth of alternative sectors such as data centers. Bert also discusses managing risks and investment strategies, emphasizing the importance of embracing market cycles.   This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the real estate market's current landscape and future opportunities!

Dive into the world of renewable energy investments in this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com podcast. Host Stewart Foley, CFA is joined by Brian Jones, managing partner and founder of Windmill Capital Management, who shares his deep insights into the burgeoning field of clean energy projects. Discover how renewable energy investments seek to align with the insurance industry’s objectives, and may offer financial returns and a way to mitigate climate-related risks.   In this discussion, learn about the potential of distributed energy resources (DERs) for commercial projects, such as powering supermarkets independently to ensure community support during power outages. Brian explains how these projects can provide stable, cost-effective energy solutions while also benefiting the environment. The conversation also explores the broader impacts of renewable energy on the insurance sector, highlighting innovative financing mechanisms like C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) that enable significant advancements in energy efficiency and sustainability.

Join Stewart Foley, CFA on the InsuranceAUM.com podcast as he hosts Bill Sacher and Fred Chung from Adam Street Partners, exploring innovative strategies for building resilience in private credit portfolios tailored for insurance companies. Bill, partner and head of private credit, and Fred, head of credit underwriting, share their extensive experience and insights on navigating the evolving landscape of private credit investments.   In this episode, delve into the unique challenges and opportunities that private credit offers to the insurance industry, particularly in a market environment characterized by higher interest rates and potential economic shifts.

In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com podcast, Join host Stewart Foley, CFA and guest James Parsons, partner and senior portfolio manager from PAG, for an enlightening dive into the world of insurance investments and synthetic risk transfer strategies.   This episode unpacks the complex landscape of regulatory capital, the growth of synthetic risk transfer (SRT) markets, and how these strategies are shaping the future of banking and insurance investments. Gain unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities within the insurance sector, learn about the intricacies of SRT, and discover how innovative financial instruments can optimize capital and enhance returns.

Join us in this insightful episode as Stewart Foley, CFA dives into the fascinating world of insurance asset management with a unique focus on how robust data strategies can transform front office capabilities. Stewart is joined by industry veterans Matt Biver, Co-founder and CEO of Grandview Analytics, and Ken Musick, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, share their experiences and insights on the importance of having a single source of truth in data management and the dramatic enhancements it brings to investment decision-making and reporting accuracy.

Welcome to the latest edition of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast! In this episode, host Stewart Foley, CFA delves into the intricate world of asset-based finance, also known as private structure, with special guest Deva Mishra, CEO of Prosperity Asset Management.   Deva shares his career journey starting in computer science, transitioning into pivotal roles at Goldman Sachs and Global Atlantic, all leading to his executive leadership of a successful asset management firm focused exclusively on insurance assets. Deva offers a unique perspective on the evolution and current state of the private credit and ABF market.

Welcome to another episode of the InsuranceAUM.com podcast with your host, Stewart Foley, CFA. In this insightful discussion, we dive into the world of high-yield bonds and their role as a liquid complement to alternatives portfolios.   Our guests, Tim Leary, Senior Portfolio Manager at BlueBay, RBC, and Stephen Fitzsimmons, Institutional Portfolio Manager at RBC, share their expertise and experiences as they provide an in-depth analysis of the current state of high-yield bonds, touching on key metrics like OAS, spreads, and yields, and explain why they feel this asset class in is strong in today's market.

In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com podcast, Stewart Foley, CFA sits down with Bob O'Leary, Portfolio Manager of Oaktree Opportunities Funds and co-CEO of Oaktree Capital Management. Bob shares his journey from Oregon to Oaktree, offering insights into Oaktree's ‘sea change’ narrative and the evolving landscape of credit investing. He explores the structural shifts in private credit, from disintermediation to the rise of rescue financings, and discusses what he thinks are the opportunities and challenges for insurers in today's market.

In this episode, Stewart Foley, CFA engages in an insightful conversation with Chuck Levine and Eric Viliott, both Vice Presidents and Senior Portfolio Managers at State Street Global Advisors. Their discussion delves deep into public equities, shedding light on tax-advantaged equity strategies, a topic often overlooked in the investment discourse. Chuck and Eric provide valuable insights into the nuances of tax-aware investing, drawing from their extensive experience and expertise in the field.

On today’s episode of the InsuranceAUM.com podcast, Stewart Foley. CFA sits down with Craig Husting, CIO at The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri, also known as Missouri Teachers. Craig shares his mission and critical priorities for managing the pension benefits for Missouri Teachers, and dives deep into public asset management.