Episode 163: Executive Spotlight: Randy Brown, Chief Investment Officer, Sun Life & Head of Insurance Asset Management at SLC Management

In this special executive spotlight episode of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, Stewart Foley is joined by Randy Brown, Chief Investment Officer for Sun Life and Head of Insurance Asset Management at SLC Management. Randy shares his extensive industry experience, beginning as a mortgage-backed securities trader at Solomon Brothers in the 1980s, evolving into his current leadership roles. He discusses the complex nature of insurance asset management, highlighting the multi-dimensional challenges that make it a dynamic space, such as managing long-term liabilities, regulatory guidelines, and portfolio positioning in volatile market environments.

Randy also offers insights into how he and his team navigated recent market shifts, including his strategic calls on real estate and inflation. He shares valuable advice for the next generation of professionals entering the insurance asset management industry, emphasizing the importance of focusing on your job, offering solutions, and maintaining a strong team-oriented approach. This episode is packed with market wisdom and practical guidance for professionals managing insurance portfolios in today’s rapidly changing environment.