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Before, During and After COVID 19 with Loop Capital's Chris Mier

In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, host Stewart Foley sits down for an insightful conversation on the economic landscape before, during, and after COVID-19. The discussion covers the unprecedented nature of the downturn, the role of monetary and fiscal policy, and what indicators may reveal about the path forward.

With perspectives on recession recovery patterns—whether V-shaped or U-shaped—and the critical importance of fiscal action, this episode offers a thoughtful analysis of what lies ahead. Tune in for a discussion on economic trends, key data points to watch, and how policymakers are navigating this uncertain environment.

On the Desk: Talking ETFs with Brownstone's Mike Cafiero and Aaron Kehoe

In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, host Stewart Foley explores the role of ETFs in insurance general accounts. A View From the Desk provides insights from the trading floor, covering ETF liquidity, volatility, and adoption trends in the insurance industry.

With a growing number of insurers incorporating ETFs for tactical exposure, duration matching, and liquidity management, this discussion sheds light on how these instruments are being utilized—and how they performed during recent market stress. Tune in for key takeaways on ETF implementation, price discovery, and evolving market trends.

Retail and COVID 19 with Anthony Chukumba of Loop Capital

Anthony Chukumba covers Specialty Hardlines Retailers for Loop Capital Markets. Mr. Chukumba has covered Specialty Hardlines Retailers for over twelve years as a senior equity analyst most recently with BB&T Capital Markets and FTN Equity Capital Markets in New York. Mr. Chukumba was also previously an analyst with Morningstar, Inc. and a Business Finance Manager for Sears, Roebuck and Company in Apparel and Accessories. Earlier in his career, Mr. Chukumba was a Vice President in Investment Banking and an analyst in Mergers & Acquisitions with Merrill Lynch & Co. Mr. Chukumba holds a BS in Accounting from Rutgers University and received an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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