Episode 262: Secondaries Offer Liquidity Opportunity for Well-Informed Investors With Competitive Edge

In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, host Stewart Foley, CFA, is joined by Jeff Akers, head of private equity secondaries at Adam Street Partners, to discuss the growing importance of private equity secondaries in insurance portfolios. Jeff shares his expertise on how this asset class helps investors avoid the J-curve, provides a shorter duration investment with predictable cash flows, and delivers fixed-income-like characteristics with equity-level upside. From the basics of private equity secondaries to their strategic fit for insurers prioritizing stable returns, this conversation dives deep into the advantages of investing in a market that has grown from $10 billion to $150 billion over the past 18 years. Learn why this undercapitalized market offers insurers opportunities for diversification, lower risk, and potentially enhanced portfolio performance.