The current prolonged low interest rate environment has been challenging for many insurance companies. As a result, it is now more important than ever before that insurers make sure they are considering the broadest investment opportunity set possible – including assets found in the private markets. Private market assets have long been a key ingredient within the largest insurance companies' general fund portfolios. Given their attractive risk-adjusted returns and diversification benefits, we believe insurers of all sizes should seek more optimal strategic asset mixes by including private market assets.