Core Viewpoint - The new business value (NBV) of listed insurance companies in H1 2025 has exceeded expectations, driven by strong growth in the insurance liability sector and the rise of the bancassurance channel, which has contributed over 30% to the NBV of listed insurers [1][2]. Group 1: New Business Value and Growth - In H1 2025, the NBV growth rates for listed insurers were as follows: New China Life +58.4%, Ping An +39.8%, China Pacific +32.3%, China Taiping +22.8%, and China Life +20.3% [2]. - The bancassurance channel has emerged as a new growth engine for the life insurance liability sector, while individual insurance transformation continues to deepen [2]. Group 2: Property and Casualty Insurance Performance - The growth rates of original insurance premiums for the "big three" property and casualty insurers were differentiated: Ping An +7.1%, China Pacific +3.6%, and China Property +0.9%, primarily due to significant differences in non-auto insurance business [2]. - The combined operating ratio (COR) has improved significantly, with China Property at 94.8% (down 1.4 percentage points YoY), Ping An at 95.2% (down 2.6 percentage points YoY), and China Pacific at 96.3% (down 0.8 percentage points YoY) [2]. Group 3: Investment Asset Performance - The investment asset scale of listed insurers has steadily increased, with a more pronounced "barbell" asset allocation structure, showing a greater increase in stock allocation compared to bonds [2]. - As of the end of June, the stock allocation percentages were: New China Life 11.6%, Ping An 10.5%, China Pacific 9.7%, China Life 8.7%, China Taiping 8.3%, and China Property 5.4% [2]. Group 4: Profit and Dividend Distribution - The growth rates of net profit for listed insurers in H1 2025 were: New China Life +33.5%, China Property +16.9%, China Taiping +12.2%, China Pacific +11.0%, and China Life +6.9% [4]. - The mid-year cash dividend ratios have generally increased, with Ping An at 25.4% (up 2.7 percentage points YoY), China Life at 16.4% (up 1.6 percentage points YoY), New China Life at 14.1% (down 1.1 percentage points YoY), and China Property at 12.5% (up 0.2 percentage points YoY) [4]. Group 5: Market Outlook - The insurance industry is expected to maintain a high level of liability sector prosperity in the second half of the year, with potential benefits from a favorable stock market, leveraging the strong beta characteristics of the insurance sector [5]. - Recommendations include maintaining an industry rating and focusing on stocks such as China Taiping, China Pacific, and Ping An, while also considering New China Life, China Property, and China Life for their long-term investment value [5].

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the performance of the top seven listed property insurance companies in the first half of 2025, emphasizing the impact of the new insurance contract standards (IF17) on profitability metrics and the significant growth in net profits across the sector [1][18]. Group 1: Overall Performance - The total premium income of the seven listed property insurance companies reached 697.8 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.3% [12]. - The combined net profit of these companies amounted to 43.66 billion yuan, representing a substantial increase of 27.2% year-on-year [13][14]. - China Life Insurance's net profit was 25.05 billion yuan, marking a 39.0% increase and accounting for 57.4% of the total net profit of the seven companies [3][14]. Group 2: Profitability Metrics - The average Return on Equity (ROE) for the seven companies was 7.7%, an increase of 0.9 percentage points compared to the previous year [16]. - The highest ROE was recorded by China Pacific Insurance at 9.0%, while the lowest was by Sunshine Insurance at 3.9% [3][16]. - The average combined cost ratio for the seven companies improved to 4.3%, up by 1.7 percentage points year-on-year [18][21]. Group 3: Profitability Drivers - The report analyzes profitability through a dual-driver model, breaking down ROE into underwriting ROE and investment ROE [7][10]. - The underwriting profit margin for the seven companies averaged 4.3%, with China Pacific Insurance leading at 4.8% [21][34]. - The average investment return rate (non-annualized) was 2.1%, with China Life Insurance achieving the highest rate at 2.6% [21][34]. Group 4: Leverage Metrics - The average insurance service income leverage for the seven companies was 1.0, with China Pacific Insurance having the highest leverage at 1.6 [24][25]. - The average investment leverage was 2.7, with China Pacific Insurance again leading at 4.2 [25][27]. - The report indicates that higher service income leverage and underwriting profit margins contribute to better performance in underwriting ROE for China Pacific Insurance [35].

Core Viewpoint - The collaboration between Taiping Life Insurance and its shareholder, Fuge Insurance, aims to enhance grassroots medical services through innovative medical assistance mechanisms, improving access to quality healthcare for local communities [1][2]. Group 1: Medical Assistance Mechanism - Taiping Life Insurance and Fuge Insurance have developed a medical assistance mechanism that integrates quality medical resources into grassroots healthcare, utilizing various methods such as free clinics, training, and lectures [1]. - The initiative has led to significant improvements in local healthcare facilities, including the donation of essential dental equipment to the Chengguan Health Center in Gansu, allowing residents to receive dental care locally [1]. Group 2: Impact on Healthcare Services - In 2024, the Chengguan Health Center reported over 7,000 outpatient visits and more than 300 inpatient admissions, marking a 45% increase year-on-year [2]. - The dental department of the health center has seen over 700 outpatient visits and 15 inpatient admissions from September 2024 to August 2025, reflecting the growing demand for local healthcare services [2]. Group 3: Future Development and Support - The Chengguan Health Center has been officially recognized as a "first-class" township health center and plans to continue utilizing donated equipment to enhance specialized departments and improve service capabilities [2]. - Taiping Life Insurance is also conducting a series of public medical service activities in Anhui Province, integrating expert resources from various medical institutions to provide diverse medical support to local health centers [2].

Group 1: Financial Education and Integrity Initiatives - Shandong Financial Regulatory Bureau and other institutions launched the Shandong 2025 Financial Education Promotion Week, highlighting the importance of financial literacy [1] - The Shandong Insurance Industry Association released demonstration cases for insurance institutions focusing on "serving the public" and "advocating integrity" [1] - Pacific Insurance Shandong Branch emphasizes integrating "integrity" into its core values, establishing a quality inspection mechanism and involving external supervision to enhance public trust [3] Group 2: Community and Risk Management Services - People’s Insurance Shandong Branch established the first "New Citizen Insurance Mediation Room" to address diverse insurance service needs, successfully resolving 69 out of 74 mediation cases [2] - Pacific Insurance Shandong Branch actively engages in disaster prevention services across various sectors, including traffic safety and elderly care, with initiatives like installing electronic zebra crossings and CO monitoring devices for elderly residents [4] - China Life Shandong Branch's "Golden Wheat Ear" plan provides risk coverage of 237 million yuan for over 1,000 farmers, while also supporting rural education and promoting agricultural products [7] Group 3: Innovative Insurance Solutions - China Life Shandong Branch collaborates with Tsinghua University on a project combining liability insurance with data-driven safety management, addressing safety risks in nearly 3,000 enterprises [6] - Pacific Life Shandong Branch's "instant claim" service exemplifies commitment to customer service, achieving a 5-hour payout of 200,000 yuan for a critical illness claim through a coordinated effort across three cities [10] - Sunshine Life Shandong Branch's "Sunshine Star Love Plan" has funded the construction of 7 schools in remote areas, benefiting over 1,400 children and improving educational infrastructure [12]

证 券 研 究 报 告 负债端"反内卷"政策成效显著，投资端表现分化 ——保险行业2025年中报综述 证券分析师： 罗钻辉 A0230523090004 孙冀齐 A0230523110001 2025.9.16 核心观点：负债端"反内卷"政策成效显著，投资端表现分化 www.swsresearch.com 证券研究报告 2 ◼ 利润表现分化，EV稳步增长。1H25 A股上市险企归母净利润yoy+3.7%至1782亿元，受投资表现及金融资产会计分类、利率波动等因素影响， 上市险企利润增速位居-23.5%至1103.5%区间；从利源结构来看，1H25 A股上市险企保险服务业绩、投资业绩合计分别达1310.50/928.45亿元， 占税前利润比重分别达58.0%/41.1%，利源结构相对均衡。截至6月末，上市险企EV较24年末增速位居2.6%-18.4%区间，表现稳健。 ◼ 负债端"反内卷"政策持续显效，NBV、COR表现亮眼。1）人身险方面，多数险企NBVM同比改善驱动NBV延续高增态势。A股上市险企 1H25合计实现NBV754.22亿元，同比增长30.5%，上市险企1H25NBV增速位居14.0%-58.4% ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the proactive measures taken by Taiping Life Insurance to enhance financial services for Taiwanese compatriots in Fujian, aligning with national policies to promote cross-strait integration [1][3][4] - Taiping Life has established dedicated service windows and fast claims channels for Taiwanese clients, significantly improving their service experience and receiving positive feedback from consumers [1][2][3] - The company has developed a comprehensive service guide for Taiwanese clients, covering the entire insurance process from purchasing to claims, ensuring clarity and ease of access [3] Group 2 - A specific case illustrates the effectiveness of Taiping Life's services, where a Taiwanese client received timely support and a claim payout of 46,000 yuan after an accident, showcasing the company's commitment to customer care [2] - The company has implemented both online and offline service enhancements, including a dedicated green channel at physical locations and convenient online platforms for managing frequent transactions [3][4] - Taiping Life's Shanghai branch also exemplifies the company's dedication to customer service by facilitating complex policy processes through proactive communication and preparation, ensuring a smooth experience for clients [4]

Core Insights - Goldman Sachs has raised its net profit forecasts for China Taiping from 2025 to 2027 by 9% to 16% [1] - The forecast for book value has been increased by 1% to 3% [1] - The new business value (VONB) forecast has been adjusted upward by 9% to 13% [1] Financial Performance - The increase in net profit forecasts is primarily attributed to improved profitability of core subsidiaries [1] - The upward adjustment in VONB forecasts is due to enhanced profit margins resulting from product repricing [1] Ratings and Price Target - Despite the upward revisions, Goldman Sachs maintains a "Sell" rating on China Taiping [1] - The target price has been raised from HKD 11.8 to HKD 12.6 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs updated its profit forecasts for China Taiping, raising the net profit predictions for 2025 to 2027 by 9% to 16%, primarily reflecting better-than-expected performance from core subsidiaries, partially offset by increased losses in other businesses [1] Group 1 - The forecast for book value has been increased by 1% to 3% [1] - The value of new business (VONB) predictions has been raised by 9% to 13%, mainly due to improved profit margins following product repricing last year and this year [1] - Goldman Sachs raised the target price for China Taiping from HKD 11.8 to HKD 12.6, reflecting the increase in profit forecasts, but maintained a "sell" rating [1]

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Core Viewpoint - The strategic cooperation agreement between Eastern Airlines Wuhan and China Taiping's three institutions in Hubei aims to enhance local services and explore innovative "insurance + aviation" service models for better travel and insurance experiences in the region [1][2]. Group 1: Strategic Cooperation - The partnership is a practical extension of the strategic cooperation framework between the two groups, focusing on resource sharing and complementary advantages [1]. - The collaboration is expected to deepen local services and align with the shared philosophy of serving the people [1]. Group 2: Service Innovation - The cooperation aims to create a more convenient, efficient, and comprehensive service experience for enterprises and residents in Hubei [1]. - Both parties will focus on insurance product innovation to enhance the travel experience for airline passengers and promote insurance products through aviation service scenarios [2]. Group 3: Economic Impact - The partnership is anticipated to contribute to the economic and social development of Hubei, improving the quality of life for residents [1]. - The collaboration seeks to explore value in areas such as financial and aviation service integration, risk management, employee welfare, and market expansion in Hubei [1].