Episode 321: The Rise of Liability Management Exercises: The Changing Face of Restructurings with Oaktree’s Ross Rosenfelt

Ross Rosenfelt, Managing Director in the Global Opportunities group at Oaktree, joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to unpack the rapid rise of liability management exercises (LMEs) and their impact on today’s credit markets. With over two decades of experience in restructuring—first as a bankruptcy attorney and now as an investor—Ross offers a grounded look at how LMEs are reshaping the way distressed companies and creditors interact.   He and host Stewart Foley explore how restructuring has evolved, the legal mechanics behind LMEs, and what insurance investors should know about navigating this increasingly complex environment. From creditor cooperation agreements to underwriting challenges in a post-LME world, this episode delivers timely insights from one of the industry's most experienced voices.