Andrew Granato’s faculty profile
RTO Insider August 18, 2026
Big Wall Street Move into Data Centers May Bring Money, Problems for AI
Professor Andrew Granato was cited for his analysis of private equity lending, explaining how routing risky investments through private equity-owned insurers can create a “moral hazard” because losses may ultimately be spread across other insurers and taxpayers.
The New York Times August 18, 2026
Amid federal scrutiny, Dodgers owner Mark Walter’s empire shifting billions
Professor Andrew Granato explains that investments between insurers and affiliated businesses face heightened regulatory scrutiny due to conflicts of interest.
Front Office Sports August 17, 2026
Mark Walter in Talks to Sell Chelsea Stake Amid Federal Probe
Professor Andrew Granato says the initial disclosures of Mark Walter's life insurance companies were a “flashing red light” and that the magnitude of the correction could suggest purposeful deception, potentially exposing Walter to serious consequences under Delaware insurance law.
Center For Economic And Policy Research August 11, 2026
When the AI Bubble Bursts, Who Will Be Left Holding the Bag?
An article co-authored by Professor Andrew Granato examining how private equity-owned life insurers could face severe insolvency risks by funneling policyholder capital into highly speculative private credit loans for AI centers is referenced.
Capitol Forum August 6, 2026
Transcript of Conference Call: “Private Credit’s State Backstop: How Private Equity Socializes Risk Through Insurers”
Professor Andrew Granato spoke with The Capitol Forum to discuss his recent paper and the media outlet's reporting on private equity-backed life insurers' exposure to private credit, as well as the regulatory risk associated with those investments.
Risk Market News August 5, 2026
Powering AI Is No Longer the Hard Part. Deciding Who Bears the Risk Is.
Professor Andrew Granato discusses how insurance regulation can encourage greater private credit risk and strain the system during a major insurer failure.
Bloomberg July 31, 2026
Odd Lots: Why Private Credit Got Entangled With Insurance
Professor Andrew Granato discusses how private equity’s growing ties to insurers are reshaping the insurance industry and potentially shifting financial risk to taxpayers.
International Business Times July 26, 2026
Michael Burry: ‘The Guaranty System Ends With the Taxpayer,’ Points to New Study on Hidden Insurance Risk
A paper co-written by Assistant Professor Andrew Granato examining how private equity firms have expanded into the life insurance industry while increasing insurers' exposure to private credit assets is highlighted.
Bloomberg Law July 24, 2026
The Real Reason Behind the Private Credit-Insurance Nexus
A paper co-written by Assistant Professor Andrew Granato explaining how private equity firms can use insurance companies to take greater financial risks is referenced.