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ABOUT US

Retail Insurance

At BlackRock, our dedicated Retail Insurance team is committed to helping insurance providers and advisors meet the ever-evolving retirement industry challenges.
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Why collaborate with BlackRock

As a leading asset manager for insurance companies, BlackRock looks to work in concert with our clients to maximize value and help policyholders achieve financial well-being. From investment capabilities to technology and relationship distribution support, our clients use BlackRock’s full breadth of capabilities to help reach their goals.

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Investment capabilities

Our extensive platform of investment strategies span across index and active management styles, asset classes, factors and regions.
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Sophisticated risk management

We leverage our industry-leading Aladdin® risk management technology to help create versatile retirement-focused investment plans.
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Depth of expertise

We serve as an extension of our client’s fund management team with dedicated service specialists with over 10 years of industry experience.
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Our insurance offerings

VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS

Learn about BlackRock’s full range of variable insurance offerings

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CUSTOM INDEX SOLUTIONS

Help manage risk and optimize outcomes

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Decumulation challenges and potential solutions

We explore why many retirees leave assets on the table and how guaranteed income solutions seeks to address the issue of spending enablement.
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Looking for more resources?

Access resources to help educate your clients and keep them focused on their goals.
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The Psychology of Investing program provides the tools to help you coach clients through the common, emotion-driven pitfalls that investors may face.
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Our library of client conversation starters provides key insights to help support you through tough client discussions.
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Our scenario tester helps you anticipate the risks to your client’s portfolio in different market scenarios to better prepare for the unexpected.
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Meet our BlackRock team

With regional offices throughout the United States, our mission is to offer best-in-class service to insurance partners. BlackRock's dedicated Retail Insurance team is responsible for understanding our clients and aligning their needs with comprehensive options.

Sarah Garrity

Sarah Garrity

Director, Head of Retail Insurance
Sean Baker

Sean Baker

Managing Director, Senior Relationship Manager within BlackRock’s Financial Institutions Group
Carrie Schroen

Carrie Schroen

Managing Director, Retirement - DC Intermediary Sales
Tyler Neenan

Tyler Neenan

Director, National Sales Manager

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Contact your local Retail Insurance market leader for access to tools, resources, insight and expertise to help grow and enhance your business.
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Contact our dedicated Retail Insurance team

Get in touch with BlackRock to learn how our Retail Insurance team partners with insurance providers and advisors to help deliver better retirement outcomes for policyholders and investors.
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Common questions from insurance companies

  • BlackRock combines a deep understanding of the sub-advisory and insurance industry, with proven abilities to operate within a strict regulatory framework. Learn about BlackRock VITs that are available on insurance platforms.

  • BlackRock currently works with over 20 different insurance carriers and broker-dealers.

  • We offer a variety of events—including calls, workshops, forums and conferences—that allow insurance professionals to engage in debate around topical issues and to make better informed investment decisions. Contact us to learn about events for insurance clients.