"Despite the challenge ahead for insurers as they navigate the new investment landscape, responses to our survey highlight the opportunities available in both public and private markets," Mark Erickson, global head of BlackRock's financial institutions group, said in a release. "In order to take advantage of these, insurers are considering a flexible investment approach and robust risk management framework, enabled by technology." Credit: Olivier Le Moal/Adobe Stock

In an effort to overcome macroeconomic challenges, around 60% of insurers are focusing strategic asset allocation on flexibility and new investment opportunities, according to a survey of global insurance investors by BlackRock, Inc.

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