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Is Private Equity Destroying the Life Insurance Industry? | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 64
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- The Real Eisman Playbook
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- Jun 15, 2026
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Summary
On episode 64 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman brings in Tom Gallagher, life insurance analyst at Evercore, to offer a second opinion on the controversial role private equity is playing in the life insurance sector. Tom walks through the history of private equity's entrance into life insurance, and why companies like Apollo and KKR are taking on more risk. They also dig into the sector's low valuations and why aggressive buybacks are more complicated than it seems. 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - The Role of Private Equity in Life Insurance 05:40 - Does Private Equity Take On More Risk? 10:54 - The Role of Reinsurance 18:09 - How the Sector Has Changed 31:23 - Why Aren't Companies Buying Back Their Stock? 38:30 - Long-Term Care 48:15 - Outro Watch our interview with Tom Gober here: https://youtu.be/a7MM0UnQ4o4 Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice.…