AAM Insurance Investment Management, a leading provider of asset management services for the insurance industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Affinius Capital, an institutional real estate investment management firm.
This partnership will provide AAM’s insurance company clients with access to Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”) lending strategies, leveraging the expertise of both firms. AAM will combine its deep understanding of insurance investment needs with Affinius Capital’s specialized knowledge and experience in real estate lending.
“AAM’s primary focus has always been to partner with insurance companies, understanding their objectives and constraints, and to provide accretive investment strategies,” said John Schaefer, CEO of AAM. “Affinius Capital’s reputation and history of CRE investing make it an ideal partner to AAM and our clients.”
Michael Lavipour, Head of Lending at Affinius Capital, added, “We are pleased to be partnering alongside AAM, an insurance investment management firm with over 40 years of experience in the industry.”
The partnership will add Affinius Capital’s private, commercial real estate origination, underwriting, and portfolio management capabilities to AAM’s existing investment platform. According to Tim Senechalle, CFA, Chief Investment Officer of AAM, “Affinius Capital’s deep experience across all aspects of CRE investing strengthens our existing capabilities as we seek to design and deliver portfolio management strategies that meet clients’ long-term investment goals.”
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