Core Insights - Xinhua Insurance reported a record premium income of 73.218 billion yuan in Q1 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 28% [1] - The company has shown a significant recovery in its liabilities, with premium growth rebounding by 39.72 percentage points compared to the same period last year [1][3] Group 1: Performance Metrics - The premium income has reached a historical high, surpassing 70 billion yuan for the first time [1] - In Q1 2025, Xinhua Insurance's premium growth rate is expected to remain among the leaders in the listed insurance companies, indicating effective recovery strategies post-2024 [3] - Long-term insurance first-year premium income reached 27.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.6% [4] Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - The company has implemented reforms in its liability structure, including adjustments in marketing channels and organizational structure, which have begun to show results [3] - The new chairman, Yang Yucheng, has identified and addressed seven key challenges within the company, focusing on improving resource allocation and market engagement [3] - Xinhua Insurance aims to enhance its service approach by adopting a "shop assistant" mentality, emphasizing customer-centric strategies [4] Group 3: Market Position - The market share in key economic regions such as the Yangtze River Delta, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao, and Chengdu-Chongqing has been significantly improved [4] - The new business value has exceeded 6.3 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of over 100% [4] - The company's embedded value at the end of the year reached 258.4 billion yuan, a 3.2% increase from the previous year [4]

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Core Viewpoint - The acceleration of insurance funds entering the stock market is evident, with the second batch of long-term stock investment pilot programs being implemented, increasing the scale and number of participating insurance companies [2][6]. Summary by Sections Pilot Program Overview - The scale of the long-term stock investment pilot has increased from 500 billion to 1,620 billion, with the number of participating insurance companies rising from 2 to 8, all of which are life insurance companies [2][6]. - The pilot program allows insurance companies to establish private equity funds primarily investing in the secondary stock market for long-term holding [5][6]. Investment Performance - As of early March 2025, the first pilot fund, Honghu Fund, has invested 500 billion and achieved returns lower than the benchmark with higher yields [6]. Regulatory Support - The pilot program is supported by regulatory frameworks aimed at increasing the actual investment ratio of long-term funds, including insurance funds [5][10]. - The second batch of pilot companies has a total approved scale of 1,120 billion, exceeding the initially planned 1,000 billion, indicating a strong interest from insurance companies [6][12]. Accounting and Investment Strategy - The pilot program allows for different accounting methods, such as equity method accounting, which helps mitigate the impact of market volatility on profit statements [10][11]. - Insurance companies are developing investment policies that focus on long-term holdings, emphasizing the selection of companies with competitive advantages and good governance [14][15]. Market Impact and Future Outlook - The long-term stock investment pilot is expected to enhance the supply structure of capital in the market, benefiting both the capital market and the real economy [14][15]. - Despite the growth in the pilot program, the total scale of 1,620 billion remains small compared to the total insurance fund balance of 33.26 trillion, indicating potential for further expansion [18].

Core Viewpoint - The insurance capital market is accelerating, with the second batch of long-term stock investment pilot programs being implemented, increasing the scale from 500 billion to 1,620 billion yuan, and the number of participating insurance companies rising from 2 to 8 [1][2][3]. Group 1: Investment Scale and Participants - The scale of the long-term stock investment pilot has expanded to 1,620 billion yuan, with 8 insurance companies participating, compared to the initial 500 billion yuan with 2 companies [1][3]. - The first batch of pilot companies included China Life and Xinhua Insurance, each contributing 250 billion yuan to establish the Honghu Fund, which was the first insurance capital private equity fund [2][3]. - The second batch of pilot companies includes 8 firms with a total scale of 1,120 billion yuan, exceeding the initial regulatory target of 1,000 billion yuan [3]. Group 2: Policy and Regulatory Support - The pilot program is supported by policies aimed at promoting long-term capital market investments, initiated by the Central Financial Office and the China Securities Regulatory Commission [2][4]. - The pilot program addresses investment challenges faced by insurance companies, particularly in accounting practices that affect profit reporting due to market volatility [5][6]. - New accounting methods for the pilot funds allow for smoother profit reporting, reducing the impact of market fluctuations on insurance companies' financial statements [5][6]. Group 3: Investment Strategies and Focus - Insurance companies are developing investment policies that emphasize long-term holdings, focusing on companies with competitive advantages and strong governance [7][8]. - The investment approach includes a balanced focus on high-dividend stocks and growth stocks, aiming to mitigate equity market volatility [8]. - The pilot program encourages insurance companies to adopt a longer evaluation period for investment performance, shifting from annual to multi-year assessments [7]. Group 4: Market Impact and Future Outlook - The long-term stock investment pilot is expected to enhance the capital supply structure in the market and support the real economy by providing stable capital [7][9]. - The pilot program has attracted interest from various insurance companies, with many planning to apply for participation in future rounds [9][10]. - Despite the growth in the pilot program, the total scale of 1,620 billion yuan remains small compared to the overall insurance capital market, which had a total investment balance of 33.26 trillion yuan by the end of 2024 [10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the insurance industry, suggesting that the industry index is expected to rise more than 5% over the next 3-6 months compared to the benchmark index [22]. Core Insights - The insurance index fell by 4.77% this week, underperforming the broader market by 1.89 percentage points. Major insurance stocks also experienced declines, with notable drops from companies like AIA (-15.93%) and Taiping (-16.17%) [1]. - The insurance sector is seeing significant growth in the electric vehicle (EV) insurance market, with 31.05 million EVs insured in 2024, generating premium income of 140.9 billion yuan. This represents 15.4% of the total auto insurance premiums [4]. - The report highlights that the profitability of the auto insurance segment is crucial for the overall profitability of property insurance companies, with EV insurance becoming a competitive focus as penetration rates increase [5]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The insurance index decreased by 4.77% this week, with major companies like Ping An and China Life also showing declines [1]. - The 10-year government bond yield is at 1.66%, down 6 basis points from the previous week [1]. Regulatory Developments - The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission announced adjustments to the regulatory ratios for equity assets, increasing the upper limit for equity asset allocation and relaxing requirements for tax-deferred pension ratios [2]. - By the end of 2024, the first batch of pilot commercial pension accounts reached approximately 1.955 million, a nearly 230% increase from the end of 2023 [2]. Electric Vehicle Insurance Insights - The average premium for EV insurance in 2024 is approximately 4,538 yuan, which is a concern for potential customers due to high costs. Despite this, the segment is experiencing underwriting losses primarily due to high claims and repair costs [4]. - The report suggests that collaboration between insurers and automakers to enhance data models could improve pricing accuracy for EV insurance [4]. Investment Recommendations - The report notes that the recent market downturn due to tariff conflicts has led to a valuation correction in the insurance sector, presenting potential long-term investment opportunities [5]. - Current price-to-earnings (PE) and price-to-book (PB) ratios for major insurers are provided, with Ping An at a PE of 6.53 and a PB of 0.91, indicating a strong buy recommendation [10].

Summary of Xinhua Insurance Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Xinhua Insurance - **Date**: Q1 2025 Key Points Investment Performance - In Q1 2025, Xinhua Insurance's overall investment performance outperformed benchmarks despite weaker A-share market performance compared to the previous year, while Hong Kong stocks showed strong returns [3][6] - The proportion of equity assets increased significantly from 15% to nearly 19%, with total equity assets accounting for 21%-22% [3][6] - Plans to increase high-dividend asset allocation to optimize internal structure and enhance asset quality and returns, contingent on solvency ratio constraints [3][6] High Dividend Strategy - Xinhua Insurance is committed to increasing its OCI high-dividend strategy, with current OCI stock holdings around 30 billion, up from over 5 billion at the beginning of 2024 [3][9] - The company aims to gradually increase this allocation as part of a long-term goal, recognizing the dual-edged nature of OCI assets [10] Regulatory Environment - The company supports regulatory policies that encourage insurance funds to invest as long-term capital, leading to a notable increase in equity asset ratios since 2024 [6][17] - Xinhua Insurance plans to maintain a stable strategy in the bancassurance channel, which contributed 30% to new business value in 2024 [3][21] Financial Strategy and Profitability - The insurance industry is facing profit decline pressures in 2025, and Xinhua Insurance will adjust its strategies accordingly [3][17] - The company typically distributes dividends based on 10% of net profit attributable to the parent company, with historical distributions around 30% [17] Market Outlook - The capital market is expected to remain stable in 2025, with potential downward pressure on interest rates due to government monetary policy [5] - A-share market is viewed as having investment value due to relatively low valuations [5] Asset and Liability Management - The company has reduced the proportion of ACC assets and sold some AC assets in 2024, generating approximately 3 billion in profits [3][13][16] - The cost of liabilities for existing business remains above 3%, while new business liability costs have decreased to around 2% [3][23] Product Strategy - The company is focusing on traditional products and dividend-type products, with a strategic goal to enhance the sales of dividend-type products [21] - The company is also adjusting its actuarial assumptions in response to potential changes in preset interest rates [18][19] Human Resources and Operational Efficiency - Xinhua Insurance is focusing on cost reduction and efficiency improvements while maintaining investment in core human resources and training [25] - The company does not have specific targets for increasing headcount but aims to enhance the quality of its workforce [25] Conclusion - Xinhua Insurance is strategically positioned to navigate the challenges of the insurance market in 2025, with a focus on optimizing its investment portfolio, enhancing profitability, and maintaining a strong market presence through effective product strategies and operational efficiency [20][21]

www.newchinalife.com NEW CHINA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. 新華人壽保險股份有限公司 NEW CHINA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. 股份代號: 01336 （於中華人民共和國註冊成立的股份有限公司） 2024 年度報告 新華保險服務號 新華保險服務號 投資者關係網站 New China Insurance Tower, A12 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022,P.R.C 新華人壽保險股份有限公司 北京市朝陽區建國門外大街甲12號新華保險大廈 2024 年度報告 New China Life Insurance Company Ltd. 新華人壽保險股份有限公 司 重要提示 註： 1. 公司第八屆董事會第二十八次會議同意聘任潘興先生為公司總精算師，其任職資格尚 待監管機構核准。 01 1 本公司董事會、監事會及董事、監事、高級管理人員保證本報告內容的 真實、準確、完整，不存在虛假記載、誤導性陳述或重大遺漏，並承擔 個別和連帶的法律責任。 2 本公 ...

Financial Performance - The company achieved a total insurance premium income of CNY 170.51 billion in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.8%[28]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached CNY 26.23 billion, marking a 201.1% increase year-on-year, achieving a historical high[28]. - Total revenue for 2024 reached CNY 132,044 million, an increase of 82.7% compared to CNY 72,254 million in 2023[63]. - Pre-tax profit surged to CNY 28,141 million, reflecting a 410.3% increase from CNY 5,515 million in the previous year[63]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was CNY 96,290 million, a 5.2% increase from CNY 91,548 million in 2023[63]. - Total assets at the end of 2024 amounted to CNY 1,692,297 million, a 20.6% increase from CNY 1,403,257 million in 2023[65]. - The equity attributable to shareholders decreased by 8.4% to CNY 96,240 million from CNY 105,067 million in 2023[65]. - The company achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of 26,229 million yuan in 2024, a 201.1% increase compared to 8,712 million yuan in 2023[71]. - The average earnings per share reached 8.41 yuan in 2024, reflecting a 201.4% increase from 2.79 yuan in 2023[66]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of RMB 0.54 per share for the mid-year, totaling RMB 1.685 billion, and a proposed year-end cash dividend of RMB 1.99 per share, totaling RMB 6.208 billion, amounting to a total cash dividend of RMB 7.893 billion for 2024, which represents approximately 30.1% of the net profit attributable to shareholders[4]. - The company plans to distribute a total dividend of CNY 78.93 million for the year, representing 30.1% of net profit attributable to shareholders[55]. Investment and Asset Management - The total investment scale as of December 31, 2024, was CNY 1,629.36 billion, with an overall investment return rate of 5.8%[29]. - The company established a fund with a total scale of CNY 50 billion, focusing on investments in high-quality listed companies in the secondary market[29]. - The company increased its investment management capabilities, establishing a CNY 50 billion private equity securities investment fund to inject stable long-term capital into the market[54]. - The total investment income reported was CNY 79.69 billion, a significant increase of 251.6% compared to CNY 22.66 billion in 2023[109]. - The investment portfolio's comprehensive investment return rate was 8.5%, while the total investment return rate was 5.8%, and the net investment return rate was 3.2%[106][110]. Solvency and Risk Management - The comprehensive solvency adequacy ratio was reported at 217.55%, down from 278.43% in the previous year[20]. - The core solvency adequacy ratio was reported at 124.07%, down from 157.01% in the previous year[20]. - The company will strengthen its risk management framework in response to complex international and domestic environments, ensuring effective operation of risk management systems[131][132]. Product Development and Innovation - By the end of 2024, the company had developed 176 insurance products, enhancing its diversified product offerings[37]. - The company launched 58 new products in 2024, enhancing its offerings in health, retirement, accident, medical, and wealth management insurance[96]. - The company is committed to innovation across product, service, system, and organizational aspects to enhance its core insurance business[129]. Customer Engagement and Service - The individual life insurance business's 13-month persistency rate improved to 95.7%, an increase of 5.9 percentage points year-on-year[36]. - The company established a service ecosystem covering the entire customer lifecycle, introducing competitive products and enhancing sales team development[53]. - The company focused on a customer-centric strategy, optimizing product structure and improving service quality to enhance customer loyalty[36]. Leadership and Governance - The company has appointed Mr. Pan Xing as the Chief Actuary, pending regulatory approval[3]. - The company has appointed Gong Xingfeng as the executive director and president, effective from December 2024[169]. - The company continues to focus on enhancing its governance structure and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations[173]. Future Outlook and Strategic Goals - The company aims to enhance its market competitiveness and deepen reform and transformation efforts in 2025[57]. - The focus will be on developing a comprehensive financial service ecosystem to meet diverse customer needs in wealth management and healthcare[58]. - The company aims to deepen supply-side reforms, focusing on health, retirement, and wealth management opportunities, and to build a customer-centric development system[129].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the insurance industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The insurance sector is currently facing challenges due to declining long-term interest rates and an "asset shortage," which necessitates a shift towards equity investments to enhance returns [13][22] - Regulatory changes are encouraging insurance companies to increase their equity allocations, particularly in high-dividend and long-term stock investments [68] - The report highlights the potential for excess returns in the life insurance sector, with specific recommendations for companies such as China Life, China Pacific Insurance, and Ping An Insurance [3] Summary by Sections 1. Current Status of Insurance Assets - The insurance industry is experiencing a mismatch in asset and liability durations, with average liability duration exceeding 12 years while asset duration is around 6 years, leading to significant annual mismatches [14] - The proportion of bonds in insurance investments has increased significantly, with bonds now accounting for 50.3% of total assets, while equity investments make up 20.3% [28][33] 2. Future Directions - The report suggests a strategy of extending bond durations and engaging in trading to enhance returns, while focusing on high-dividend and long-term stock investments for equity assets [42][68] - Insurance companies are advised to optimize their liability costs and durations to better align with low-interest rate environments [22] 3. Quantitative Analysis - The report estimates that the insurance industry will allocate approximately 7.7 trillion yuan in 2025, with a focus on high-dividend assets expected to reach 1.16 trillion yuan [5][50] - It is projected that annual new equity investment funds from insurance companies could range from 300 billion to 800 billion yuan [5][26] 4. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends increasing allocations to high-dividend assets and long-term stock investments, as well as diversifying into ETFs and precious metals to enhance investment returns [4][68]