Recently, China Life Insurance Asset Management Co., Ltd. as the trustee, utilized funds entrusted by China Life Insurance and third-party Institutions to participate in the "Ansteel Group's capital increase and strategic investment project," with a total scale of approximately 10.5 billion yuan. In fact, since the beginning of this year, Insurance companies have been very active in the field of Private Equity investment, with multiple projects valued at over one billion yuan already launched through direct equity investments, participation in Private Equity investment plans, and the establishment of Private Equity funds. Experts interviewed stated that Insurance funds, as "patient capital," are an important source of funds for Private Equity investment and can support the development of the real economy. At the same time, Insurance Institutions should also pay attention to evaluating and managing risks when undertaking Private Equity investment projects. (Securities Daily)