Episode 89: IG Private Credit: Managing through Change

In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, host Stewart Foley dives into the growing role of investment-grade private credit with insights from Securian Asset Management. With over 50 years of experience managing private credit portfolios, Securian offers a time-tested approach to sourcing, structuring, and managing deals to meet the needs of insurance investors.

The conversation highlights how private credit can provide attractive yield premiums, downside protection through covenants, and diversification benefits compared to public fixed income. The discussion also explores how Securian tailors allocations to meet the unique needs of life and P&C insurers, including duration matching and credit customization. The team explains how consistent deal flow, disciplined underwriting, and deep relationships with issuers and brokers create opportunities in both syndicated and club deals.