Core Insights - Insurance funds have significantly increased their presence in the A-share market, with nearly 800 companies listed among the top ten shareholders as of June 2025, and over 280 stocks being increased in the second quarter alone [2][3] - The total investment scale of insurance funds reached 36 trillion yuan by the end of the second quarter of 2025, with stock investments amounting to 3.07 trillion yuan, a net increase of approximately 640 billion yuan compared to the previous quarter [2][3] Group 1: Investment Trends - The seven major A+H listed insurance companies have a combined investment scale of 21.85 trillion yuan, accounting for 60.30% of the total industry [2] - The stock investment scale of these companies reached 2.05 trillion yuan, with a net increase of 431.3 billion yuan, representing 67.39% of the industry's net increase [3] - Insurance funds are increasingly allocating to equity assets due to declining risk-free returns, with different companies showing varied strategies in their asset allocation [4][5] Group 2: Company-Specific Actions - China Ping An saw the largest increase in stock investment, with a net increase of 211.9 billion yuan, raising its proportion by 2.9 percentage points [4] - China Life's stock investment increased by 119.1 billion yuan, with a 1.1 percentage point rise in proportion [4] - Sunshine Insurance has the highest stock investment proportion among the seven companies at 14.1%, with a 23.9% increase [4] Group 3: Sector Preferences - As of mid-2025, insurance funds have allocated nearly 1 trillion yuan to high-dividend other comprehensive income (OCI) stocks, with a significant increase in the proportion of OCI stocks in their portfolios [6] - The top five sectors for insurance fund holdings include banking, transportation, communication, real estate, and utilities, with the media, communication, and utilities sectors seeing the largest increases in holdings [6] Group 4: Market Dynamics - Insurance funds have engaged in 30 "block trades" since the beginning of 2025, with the banking sector being the most active [8] - The shift in accounting standards is expected to influence the stability of insurance companies' net profits, prompting a greater focus on OCI asset allocation [9] - Recent policy changes have encouraged insurance companies to invest more in the A-share market, with a target of 30% of new premiums allocated annually [10]

Core Viewpoint - Insurance funds are increasingly becoming a significant presence in the A-share market, with substantial investments in various sectors and a notable shift towards equity assets as traditional fixed-income returns decline [2][4][11]. Group 1: Insurance Fund Presence and Investment Trends - As of June 2025, insurance funds are listed among the top ten shareholders in nearly 800 A-share companies, with over 280 stocks increased and more than 300 new positions established in Q2 [2][4]. - The total investment balance of insurance companies in stocks reached 3.07 trillion yuan, an increase of approximately 640 billion yuan from Q4 2024 [4]. - The seven major A+H listed insurance companies hold a combined investment total of 21.85 trillion yuan, accounting for 60.30% of the industry total [4]. Group 2: Investment Strategies and Asset Allocation - Insurance companies are focusing on balancing returns, duration, and cash flow due to the long-term nature of their liabilities, leading to a cautious approach towards risk [4][11]. - In a low-risk return environment, insurance funds are gradually increasing their allocation to equities, with varying strategies among different companies [4][5]. - The average dividend yield of stocks held by insurance funds is 2.30%, slightly down from previous periods due to rising stock prices [8]. Group 3: Specific Company Actions and Sector Preferences - China Ping An has seen the largest increase in stock investment, with a net increase of 211.9 billion yuan, while China Life and New China Life also reported significant increases [5]. - The top five sectors for insurance fund holdings include banking, transportation, telecommunications, real estate, and utilities, with media, telecommunications, and utilities showing the highest quarterly increases [8]. - Insurance funds have engaged in notable stock purchases, with China Life increasing positions in CITIC Bank and China Telecom, while reducing holdings in Sinopec [9][10]. Group 4: Regulatory Environment and Future Outlook - Recent regulatory changes have encouraged insurance companies to allocate more funds to the A-share market, with a target of 30% of new premiums to be invested annually [12]. - The overall market valuation is considered reasonable, with expectations for continued investment in technology, consumer manufacturing, and emerging markets [12].

Regulatory Dynamics - The three departments are exploring the construction of a forest insurance product system, including index insurance, yield insurance, income insurance, and liability insurance [7] - The Ministry of Commerce will increase support for export credit insurance and enhance the convenience of insurance services [8] - The Financial Regulatory Bureau has introduced new regulations for insurance company capital guarantee deposits [9] - In 2024, the compulsory traffic insurance premium income is projected to be 271.06 billion, with claims costs at 226.28 billion [10] - The Financial Regulatory Bureau has abolished 11 regulatory documents related to the insurance industry [11] - From January to July 2025, the insurance industry’s original premium income exceeded 4.2 trillion, with claims expenditures exceeding 1.5 trillion [12] - The Medical Insurance Bureau reported that from January to July 2025, the basic medical insurance fund income exceeded 1.68 trillion, with expenditures nearing 1.37 trillion [13] Company Dynamics - Ping An Life has made three significant investments in Agricultural Bank's H-shares within six months [20] - Minsheng Insurance increased its stake in Zheshang Bank's H-shares to 6.03% [21] - Hongkang Life raised its stake in Zhengzhou Bank's H-shares to 21.24% [22] - Hongkang Life also increased its stake in Honghua Smart Energy to 7.05% [23] - China Ping An plans to cancel 103 million A-shares [24] - China Life has established a venture capital fund with a registered capital of 1 billion [25] - Sunshine Life, along with Tencent and other partners, has set up an equity investment fund with an investment of approximately 22.43 billion [27] - AIA Life has established an equity investment fund in Tianjin with a total investment of 4.5 billion [28] - Guolian Life has set up a 1.22 billion fund to invest in new quality productivity and smart technology [29] - China Pacific Insurance reported a net profit of 27.885 billion for the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 11% [30] - China Taiping reported a net profit of 6.764 billion HKD for the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 12.2% [32] - New China Life's net profit for the first half of the year was 14.799 billion, a year-on-year increase of 33.5% [34] - China Life's net profit reached 40.931 billion for the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 6.9% [35] - China Insurance reported a net profit of 26.530 billion for the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 16.9% [36] - China Ping An's operating profit for the first half of the year was 77.732 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3.7% [38] - China Re reported total premium income of 103.835 billion for the first half of the year, with a net profit growth of 9.0% to 6.244 billion [41] Industry Dynamics - A total of 73 life insurance companies reported a combined net profit of 185.8 billion for the first half of the year, with a year-on-year increase of approximately 25% [64] - The first AIC equity investment fund that incorporates bank insurance funds has been established with a capital of 1 billion [65] - Another insurance asset private equity fund has completed registration [66]

Core Insights - Xinhua Insurance celebrates its 29th anniversary in 2025, reflecting on its growth as a significant player in China's insurance market, driven by a customer-centric approach and ongoing market-oriented reforms [1][2][3] Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Xinhua Insurance achieved an operating revenue of 70.041 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 26% [2] - The company's original insurance premium income exceeded 121.262 billion yuan, marking a substantial growth of 22.7% [2] - New business value reached 6.182 billion yuan, up 58.4% year-on-year, while the embedded value rose to 279.394 billion yuan, an 8.1% increase from the previous year [2] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 14.799 billion yuan, reflecting a 33.5% increase, with a return on equity (ROE) of 15.9%, up nearly 5 percentage points [2] Asset and Solvency Position - As of June 30, 2025, Xinhua Insurance's total assets reached 1.78 trillion yuan, a 5% increase from the end of the previous year [3] - The core solvency ratio stood at 170.72%, up 46.65 percentage points, while the comprehensive solvency ratio was 256.01%, an increase of 38.46 percentage points [3] Strategic Initiatives - The "XIN Generation" plan was launched in July 2024 to transform the individual insurance channel, focusing on five upgrades to enhance the marketing team [5][6] - The individual insurance channel reported a first-year premium of 14.506 billion yuan, a significant increase of 70.8% [6] - The number of individual insurance agents reached 133,000, with a 182% year-on-year increase in new hires [6] Service Ecosystem - Xinhua Insurance has developed a comprehensive service ecosystem covering ten areas, including health management and wealth management, to meet diverse customer needs [7][9] - The "Xinhua Respect" service system targets high-net-worth clients, while "Xinhua Safe" focuses on home-based elderly care [9] - The company has established a health management service network, expanding to 40 international hospitals for comprehensive health management [9][10] Investment Strategy - Xinhua Insurance emphasizes asset-liability matching, optimizing product strategies and asset structures to control costs and enhance returns [12] - The investment scale exceeded 1.7 trillion yuan, with a total annualized investment return rate of 5.9%, up 1.1 percentage points [12][13] Future Outlook - As Xinhua Insurance approaches its 30th anniversary, it aims to enhance its core competitiveness through reforms, customer-centric strategies, and a commitment to high-quality growth [14][15]

Core Viewpoint - Xinhua Insurance has demonstrated strong growth and resilience in the insurance market, achieving significant performance improvements and strategic transformations as it approaches its 29th anniversary [1][2][15]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Xinhua Insurance reported operating revenue of 700.41 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 26% [2]. - The company's original insurance premium income exceeded 1,212.62 million yuan, reflecting a substantial growth of 22.7% [2]. - New business value reached 618.2 million yuan, up 58.4% year-on-year, while the embedded value increased to 2,793.94 million yuan, an 8.1% rise from the previous year [2]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 147.99 million yuan, marking a 33.5% increase, with a return on equity (ROE) of 15.9%, up nearly 5 percentage points [2]. Asset and Solvency - As of June 30, 2025, Xinhua Insurance's total assets reached 1.78 trillion yuan, a 5% increase from the previous year [3]. - The core solvency ratio stood at 170.72%, up 46.65 percentage points, while the comprehensive solvency ratio was 256.01%, rising 38.46 percentage points, significantly exceeding regulatory requirements [3]. Strategic Initiatives - The "XIN Generation" plan was launched to transform the individual insurance channel, focusing on five upgrades to enhance the marketing team [4][6]. - The individual insurance channel achieved a first-year premium of 145.06 million yuan, a remarkable increase of 70.8% year-on-year [6]. - The number of individual insurance agents reached 133,000, with a monthly performance rate stabilizing at 13.3% and a 74% increase in per capita productivity [6]. Service Ecosystem - Xinhua Insurance has developed a comprehensive service ecosystem covering ten areas, including health management and wealth transfer, to meet diverse customer needs [7][9]. - The "Xinhua Respect" service system targets high-net-worth clients, while "Xinhua Safe" focuses on home-based elderly care [9]. - The company has established a health management service network, expanding to 40 international hospitals for comprehensive health management [9]. Investment Strategy - Xinhua Insurance emphasizes asset-liability matching, optimizing product strategies and asset structures to control costs and enhance returns [13]. - The investment scale exceeded 1.7 trillion yuan, with a 5.1% increase, achieving an annual total investment return rate of 5.9% [13][14]. - The company has established pilot funds with a cumulative scale of nearly 100 billion yuan, focusing on quality listed companies in the secondary market [14]. Future Outlook - As Xinhua Insurance approaches its 30th anniversary, it aims to enhance its core competitiveness through strategic reforms, customer-centric approaches, and robust operational management [15].

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） 中期報告 2025 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 www.newchinalife.com NEW CHINA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. 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 New China Life Insurance Company Ltd. 中期報告 重要提示 新華人壽保險股份有限公司 1 1. 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. 本公司第八屆董事會第三十六次會議於2025年8月28日審議通過了《2025 年中期報告》。會議應出席董事11人，親自出席董事11人。 3. 本公司202 ...

Regulatory Voice - The State Council issued an opinion on September 4 to guide insurance institutions in developing insurance products for sports events and sports injuries [1] Industry Focus - On September 4, the China Insurance Industry Association released the first set of comprehensive insurance demonstration clauses and supporting underwriting and claims service guidelines for major technical equipment and new materials, marking a significant step in advancing technology insurance and supporting the national manufacturing strategy [1] - Five major A-share listed insurance companies, including China Ping An, China Life, China Pacific Insurance, China People’s Insurance, and New China Life, reported a total revenue of 1,333.86 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 4.89%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 178.19 billion yuan, up 3.72%. Despite revenue growth, net profit showed a mixed performance with four companies increasing and one decreasing. All five companies plan to steadily increase equity asset allocation, focusing on high-dividend value stocks and growth sectors to enhance long-term returns and smooth earnings [1] Financial Personnel - Bai Kai is proposed to be appointed as the Deputy General Manager of China Taiping Insurance Holdings, having previously served as Vice President of China Life Insurance [2] Leadership Changes - China Reinsurance Group announced a leadership change with Zhuang Qianzhi, the former Vice Secretary of the Party Committee and President, set to take over as Party Secretary and proposed Chairman, pending governance and regulatory approval [3] - Li Shihong has been approved to serve as the Chairman of Guobao Life Insurance, as confirmed by the Sichuan Financial Regulatory Bureau on September 1 [4]

Dividend Distribution - The company plans to distribute a mid-term cash dividend of RMB 0.67 per share, totaling approximately RMB 2.09 billion, pending shareholder approval[5]. - The company plans to distribute a total of CNY 7.893 billion in cash dividends for the mid-term and annual periods in 2024, an increase of 197.6% compared to the 2023 dividend amount[121]. - For 2025, the company will continue to distribute a mid-term cash dividend of CNY 0.67 per share, totaling approximately CNY 2.09 billion, which accounts for 14.1% of the net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company for the first half of 2025[121]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of CNY 1.99 per share (including tax) to all shareholders, totaling approximately CNY 25.20 billion, based on 10% of the net profit from the 2024 annual financial statements[161]. Financial Performance - Total assets reached 1,777,665 million RMB as of June 30, 2025, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 121,262 million RMB, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 22.7% in premium income[14][21]. - The total revenue for the first half of 2025 reached 69,429 million, an increase of 25.5% compared to 55,312 million in 2024[46]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2025 was 14,799 million, reflecting a 33.5% increase from 11,083 million in 2024[46]. - The company achieved a pre-tax profit of 16,218 million, which is a 36.0% increase from 11,928 million in the previous year[46]. - The insurance service income for the first half of 2025 was 24,753 million, a 5.7% increase from 23,421 million in 2024[49]. - The company's original insurance premium income for the first half of 2025 reached 121,262 million, a year-on-year increase of 22.7%[61]. - The first-year premium income for long-term insurance was 39,622 million, reflecting a significant growth of 113.1% compared to the previous year[61]. - The first-year regular premium income for long-term insurance increased by 64.9% to 25,528 million, while the first-year lump-sum premium income surged by 353.3% to 14,094 million[61]. - The total investment income for the first half of 2025 was 45,288 million, a 43.3% increase compared to 31,613 million in the same period of 2024[90]. - The net investment income for the first half of 2025 was 23,460 million, reflecting a 9.2% increase from 21,487 million in the previous year[90]. - The company's investment performance saw a significant increase of 82.3%, reaching 9.541 billion CNY in 2025 compared to 5.233 billion CNY in 2024[102]. Risk Management - The company faces various risks including market risk, credit risk, insurance risk, operational risk, reputational risk, strategic risk, and liquidity risk, and has implemented measures to manage these risks effectively[5]. - The company has established a comprehensive risk management system to address various risks, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements[116][117]. - The company assures that there are no non-operational fund occupations by controlling shareholders or related parties[5]. - The company has no violations regarding the provision of guarantees without following regulatory decision-making procedures[5]. Business Development - The company achieved a new business value of 61.82 million RMB in the first half of 2025, representing a significant increase of 58.4% compared to the same period in 2024[22]. - The company launched a total of 198 insurance products in the first half of 2025[38]. - The company has established 40 quality health and wellness communities and 36 quality travel projects across 28 cities, enhancing its service ecosystem[29]. - The company has expanded its overseas medical network to 40 international hospitals, enhancing its health management services for clients[29]. - The company is focusing on enhancing the sales of floating income products and diversifying its product offerings to cover the entire life cycle of customers[115]. - The company is committed to a customer-centric strategy, enhancing the breadth, depth, and richness of its insurance services[120]. Employee Development - As of June 30, 2025, the company has a total of 28,120 employees under labor contracts across its main company and 35 subsidiaries[170]. - In the first half of 2025, the company conducted over 10,000 training sessions for its individual insurance channel, training nearly 700,000 participants, with an average learning duration of 76 hours, a 65% increase year-on-year[170]. - The company maintained a stable sales force of 145,387 agents, with premium income growth driven by improved business quality[21]. Investment Performance - The annualized total investment return rate was 5.9% for the first half of 2025, with a total investment scale of 17,125.22 billion RMB[25][26]. - The company's investment portfolio achieved an annualized total investment return of 5.9% and an annualized net investment return of 3.0%[86]. - The annualized comprehensive investment return rate for the first half of 2025 was 6.3%, slightly down from 6.5% in the same period of 2024[90]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents amounted to 32.555 billion CNY, with time deposits totaling 333.109 billion CNY as of the report date[110]. Embedded Value - The company prepared the embedded value results as of June 30, 2025, to provide investors with insights into its economic value and business performance[128]. - The embedded value is defined as the adjusted net asset value plus the effective business value after deducting the required capital cost[130]. - The effective business value represents the present value of expected future after-tax shareholder profits, while the new business value reflects the economic value generated from new life insurance sold over a period[128]. - The adjusted net asset value as of June 30, 2025, is 205,363 million, up from 189,233 million as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of approximately 8.5%[145]. - The effective business value before capital cost deduction for the first half of 2025 is 110,962 million, compared to 104,223 million for the same period of 2024, indicating an increase of about 6.7%[145]. - The new business value for the first half of 2025 is 7,915 million, significantly higher than 5,307 million for the first half of 2024, representing a growth of approximately 49.3%[147]. - The effective business value after capital cost deduction for the first half of 2025 is 6,182 million, compared to 3,902 million for the first half of 2024, showing an increase of around 58.5%[147]. Regulatory Compliance - The board meeting on August 28, 2025, approved the mid-term report, with all 11 directors present[5]. - The mid-term financial report for 2025 has not been audited[5]. - The company held three shareholder meetings, six board meetings, and five supervisory meetings during the reporting period, adhering to regulatory requirements for transparency[159].

Core Insights - The application of AI in the domestic insurance industry is entering a new phase of large-scale implementation, with major companies focusing on cost reduction and efficiency enhancement across the entire business chain [1][2][3] AI Integration in Business Processes - AI technology is transforming core insurance processes from manual to intelligent-driven, significantly improving service efficiency and customer experience [2] - In underwriting and customer service, AI has enhanced operational efficiency, with automated underwriting rates reaching 95.8% and customer service response accuracy exceeding 95% [3][4] Cost Control and Risk Reduction - AI applications in customer service and auditing have substantially reduced labor costs, with companies like ZhongAn Insurance utilizing over 100 active AI robots, achieving 4.5 billion calls in the first half of the year [4][5] - Enhanced AI risk control capabilities have led to significant reductions in fraud losses, with Ping An Insurance intercepting fraud claims worth 6.44 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6% [5] Future Development and Strategic Direction - Several listed insurance companies have identified AI as a long-term strategic direction, with China Pacific Insurance focusing on building an enterprise-level AI capability system [7][8] - The integration of AI is expected to drive innovation in personalized products, health management services, and investment capabilities, with Ping An's investment return rate rising to 3.1% [7][8]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with significant year-on-year growth in revenue and net profit, outperforming major competitors in the insurance sector [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company achieved operating revenue of 70.041 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 26.0% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 14.799 billion yuan, up 33.5% year-on-year, while competitors like PICC, Taiping, China Life, and Ping An reported growth rates of 16.9%, 11.0%, 6.9%, and a decline of 8.8%, respectively [1]. - The new business value (NBV) reached 6.182 billion yuan, reflecting a robust year-on-year growth of 58.4% [1]. Business Quality and Growth - The company reported original insurance premium income of 121.262 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 22.7% [2]. - First-year premiums for long-term insurance surged to 39.622 billion yuan, up 113.1% year-on-year, while first-year regular premium income for long-term insurance reached 25.528 billion yuan, increasing by 64.9% [2]. - The individual life insurance business maintained a 13-month persistency rate of 96.2%, up 1.2 percentage points year-on-year, and a 25-month persistency rate of 92.5%, up 6.9 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - The individual insurance channel had a workforce of 133,000, a decrease of 2.5% from the end of 2024, but the average monthly performance of agents improved [2]. Investment Performance - The company reported an annualized total investment return of 5.9%, an increase of 1.1 percentage points year-on-year, while the annualized net investment return was 3.0%, down 0.2 percentage points year-on-year [3]. - The asset allocation included 50.6% in bonds (up 2.1 percentage points from the previous year), 11.6% in stocks (up 10.2 percentage points), and 7.0% in funds (down 4.9 percentage points) [3]. - High-dividend OCI equity instruments increased to 37.466 billion yuan, a growth of 22% from the beginning of the year [3]. Investment Recommendation - The investment rating is maintained at Buy-A, with projected EPS for 2025-2027 at 8.80 yuan, 11.47 yuan, and 11.72 yuan, respectively [3]. - The company is assigned a 0.8x P/EV for 2025, with a corresponding six-month target price of 70.91 yuan [3].