Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reports that domestic insurance stocks have generally released third-quarter earnings forecasts, with many companies' profits for the first three quarters significantly exceeding expectations, even surpassing full-year market predictions [1] Group 1: Earnings Performance - The preliminary performance of third-quarter earnings is believed to be largely reflected in stock price movements [1] - Major insurance companies are set to announce their third-quarter results at the end of the month, with expectations that the risk-return profile of domestic insurance stocks has improved [1] Group 2: Future Outlook - It is anticipated that the profit performance for the first three quarters will exceed market expectations, and the new business value is expected to maintain double-digit growth through 2026 [1] - Goldman Sachs maintains a "buy" rating for China Ping An (601318), China Pacific Insurance (601601), and China Property & Casualty Insurance (02328) [1]

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reports that domestic insurance stocks have generally announced third-quarter earnings forecasts, with many companies' profits for the first three quarters significantly exceeding expectations, even surpassing full-year market predictions. The initial performance of third-quarter earnings is believed to be largely reflected in stock prices, and future investor focus is expected to shift towards revenue and dividend guidance [1] Group 1 - Major insurance companies are set to release their third-quarter earnings at the end of the month, with Goldman Sachs expecting an improvement in the risk-return profile of domestic insurance stocks [1] - The forecast indicates that the profit performance for the first three quarters will surpass market expectations, and the new business value is projected to maintain double-digit growth through 2026 [1] - Goldman Sachs maintains a "buy" rating on China Ping An (02318), China Taiping (02601), and China Pacific Insurance (02328) [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - Listed insurance companies have implemented new accounting standards (IFRS 17 and IFRS 9) since 2023, while non - listed ones will implement them in 2026. It is estimated that after the remaining insurance companies implement the new standards in 2026, the re - classification scale of financial assets of affected insurance companies may account for about 20% [3][62]. - After the implementation of the new standards, more insurance assets may be classified into the FVTPL category, increasing the profit volatility of insurance companies. Insurance companies are more cautious about bank capital bonds and increase the allocation of ultra - long bonds. The proportion of insurance funds invested in bonds is rising [3][5][63]. Summary According to the Table of Contents 1. New Accounting Standards Gradually Implemented - IFRS 9 adjusts the classification of financial assets from "four - category" to "three - category": FVTPL, FVOCI, and AC. More assets may be classified into FVTPL, making insurance company profits more volatile. Insurance companies have an incentive to allocate more assets to AC or FVOCI [9][10]. - IFRS 17 changes the discount rate for traditional insurance reserves. Insurance companies can use the OCI option to reduce profit fluctuations, which may lead to significant differences in net profit under the old and new standards [12]. - From the operating data of insurance companies that have implemented the new standards in advance, there is an increase in net profit and a decrease in net assets [16]. - Among bond - issuing insurance companies, the financial investment of those that have implemented the new standards accounted for 74.4% of the total as of the end of 2024. It is estimated that the proportion of financial asset re - classification of the remaining insurance companies in 2026 may be about 20% [3][62]. 2. Changes in Insurance Institution Behavior 2.1 Insurance Asset Allocation Observation - As of the end of Q2 2025, the balance of insurance funds in use was 36.23 trillion yuan, with life insurance companies accounting for 90% [23]. - The proportion of bonds in the asset allocation of life and property insurance is increasing. As of the end of Q2 2025, the bond proportion of life insurance increased from 41% to 52%, with a balance of 16.9 trillion yuan; that of property insurance increased from 21% to 40%, with a balance of 0.95 trillion yuan [25]. - The investment proportion of life and property insurance in stocks is relatively stable, but the growth rate has accelerated since Q1 last year. In Q2 this year, the cumulative year - on - year growth rates of stock investment were 47.9% and 42.8% respectively [31]. 2.2 Insurance Secondary Market Observation 2.2.1 Bank - to - Bank - As of the end of August 2025, the total bond custody scale of insurance institutions in CCDC and SHCHE was 5033.311 billion yuan. Interest - rate bonds accounted for 77.9%, with local bonds accounting for 49.3% [34]. - Insurance has been increasing its allocation of local bonds. As of the end of August this year, the net increase in local bond custody was 3776 billion yuan, approaching last year's level. Insurance has been reducing its holdings of commercial bank bonds since March last year [39][58]. 2.2.2 Exchange - As of the end of September, the scale of corporate bonds held by insurance in SSE and SZSE was 931.8 billion yuan and 181.6 billion yuan respectively. After Q2 this year, the allocation of credit bonds by insurance has increased [52]. 3. Understanding the Impact of the New Standards - Insurance institutions will further increase their demand for ultra - long bonds due to stable premium income growth, the "Second - Generation Solvency" regulations guiding the passive allocation of fixed - income assets, and increased liability - side volatility under the new insurance contract standards [55]. - Under the new financial tool accounting standards, insurance will be more cautious about bank secondary and perpetual bonds that do not pass SPPI and are included in FVTPL [58]. 4. Summary - In 2026, after the remaining insurance companies implement the new accounting standards, the re - classification scale of financial assets of affected insurance companies may account for about 20% [3][62]. - After the implementation of the new standards, insurance company profits may become more volatile. Insurance will be more cautious about bank capital bonds and increase the allocation of ultra - long bonds. The proportion of bonds in insurance asset allocation is rising [5][63].

Core Viewpoint - The Haixi Financial Regulatory Bureau has approved the relocation of the marketing service department of China Pacific Property Insurance Co., Ltd. in Dulan County, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province [1] Group 1 - The marketing service department's new location is specified as No. 6, South of Cultural Square, East of Hope Road, Chasu Town, Dulan County, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province [1] - The company is required to handle the change and obtain the necessary permits in accordance with relevant regulations [1]

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reports that domestic insurance stocks have generally announced third-quarter earnings forecasts, with many companies exceeding expectations for the first three quarters and even surpassing full-year market predictions. The initial performance impact of the third-quarter results is believed to be largely reflected in stock prices, and future investor focus will shift to revenue and dividend guidance [1] Group 1: Earnings Performance - Many domestic insurance companies have reported third-quarter earnings that are significantly higher than expected [1] - The preliminary performance for the first three quarters is anticipated to exceed market expectations [1] Group 2: Future Outlook - Goldman Sachs expects the risk-return profile of domestic insurance stocks to have improved [1] - The new business value is projected to maintain double-digit growth through 2026 [1] Group 3: Stock Ratings - Goldman Sachs maintains a "Buy" rating on China Ping An, Taikang Life, and China Pacific Insurance [1]

Investment Rating - Maintain "Buy" rating for the insurance sector [1] Core Insights - The individual insurance channel in China has undergone significant transformation over the past 30 years, evolving from a "mass recruitment" strategy to a focus on value-driven growth [2][9] - The current phase emphasizes quality improvement over mere scale expansion, with a notable decline in the number of agents from 912 million in 2019 to 264 million by the end of 2024, a reduction of 71.1% [2][39] - The report highlights the importance of professional, technological, and service upgrades as key directions for the future of the individual insurance channel [2][39] Summary by Sections 1. Individual Insurance as a Pillar Channel - The individual insurance channel is defined as the direct sale of insurance products to consumers through personal agents, which can be categorized into exclusive and independent agents [7][8] - The development of the individual insurance channel began in 1992 with the introduction of the agent system by AIA, marking a shift from group insurance sales to individual marketing [11][14] 2. Development Stages of Individual Insurance Channel - The individual insurance channel has experienced four main stages: 1. Introduction and Initial Phase (1992-2002) 2. Intensified Competition with Bank Insurance (2003-2014) 3. Rapid Expansion Phase (2015-2019) 4. Quality Transformation Phase (2020-Present) [9][10] 3. Current Challenges and Future Directions - The individual insurance channel faces several challenges, including the need for professionalization and technological integration to enhance service quality [2][39] - The report suggests that the future of the individual insurance channel will not rely on a single sales channel but will embrace a multi-channel approach [2][39]

Core Insights - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant growth and strategic evolution in the collaboration between banks and insurance companies, particularly in the life insurance sector, with a notable increase in premium income and a shift towards value-driven partnerships [1][2][4]. Group 1: Premium Income and Growth - In the first half of the year, China's life insurance companies achieved original insurance premium income of 27,705 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 5.4% [1]. - The bank and postal channels generated premium income of 11,695 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 9.3%, significantly outpacing the overall industry growth [1]. - The bank and postal channels contributed 42.4% to total premiums, second only to the individual insurance channel at 47.4% [1]. Group 2: Strengthening Cooperation - The bond between banks and insurance companies is deepening, with increasing cooperation potential stemming from changes in cooperation models, foundations, and ecosystems [2]. - Banks view insurance distribution as a crucial component of their non-interest income, helping to alleviate pressure from narrowing net interest margins [2]. - Insurance companies benefit from banks' customer base and credibility, facilitating customer acquisition and providing implicit credit support [2]. Group 3: Improved Cooperation Ecosystem - The strict implementation of "reporting and banking integration" has accelerated the deep transformation of bank-insurance business, shifting from a fee-driven model to a customer service-centered value co-creation phase [3]. - Insurance companies are increasingly focusing on service ecosystem development, while banks recognize the value of the service resources provided by insurance companies [3]. - This shift has cleared obstacles to the healthy development of bank-insurance cooperation, enhancing the business value attributes of the bank and postal channels [3]. Group 4: Trends and Future Outlook - The bank-insurance channel is undergoing a profound transformation from a scale-oriented approach to a value-oriented one [4]. - It is anticipated that complex insurance products will occupy a larger share of the market, with bank-insurance new single premiums expected to approach 70% by year-end [4]. - The demand for risk protection and wealth management products is increasing, with a growing preference for long-term savings and complex insurance products among bank customers [6]. Group 5: Performance of Leading Insurance Companies - In the first half of the year, major listed insurance companies reported significant growth in premium income from bank-insurance channels, with New China Life Insurance achieving a 65.1% year-on-year increase [5]. - The contribution of bank-insurance channels to total premium income for New China Life rose from 28.3% to 38.1% [5]. - Other leading companies also reported substantial growth in bank-insurance channel premiums, with the lowest growth rate at 37.5% for Ping An Life and Health Insurance [5]. Group 6: Role of Technology - Technology is expected to empower the entire bank-insurance operational chain, with advancements in big data and artificial intelligence reshaping operations [6]. - Enhanced data connectivity will facilitate precise marketing, team management, customer service, and compliance risk control [6]. - The focus on service quality and customer engagement will be critical for maintaining customer loyalty in the evolving bank-insurance landscape [6]. Group 7: Market Dynamics and Competition - The bank-insurance channel is likely to experience a "Matthew Effect," where leading insurance companies will continue to strengthen their market positions while smaller firms face multiple constraints [7]. - The competitive advantages of leading firms in brand, value-added services, capital strength, risk resistance, and product innovation will become more pronounced [7]. - The market share of leading insurance companies in the bank-insurance channel is expected to continue increasing [7].

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong IPO market has seen significant activity this year, with insurance capital becoming a notable force as cornerstone investors in new listings, reflecting a shift in investment strategy towards stable returns in the context of favorable market conditions [1][2]. Group 1: Insurance Capital Participation - Insurance institutions have participated as cornerstone investors in 7 Hong Kong IPOs this year, with a total subscription amount of approximately 34.4 billion HKD, which is more than three times the total of less than 10 billion HKD from the previous year [1]. - The participation of insurance capital in Hong Kong IPOs is driven by the need for stable investment returns, the relatively low valuations in the market, and supportive regulatory policies encouraging long-term investments [1][2]. Group 2: Active Insurance Institutions - Among the most active insurance institutions in the Hong Kong IPO market are Taikang Life and China Pacific Insurance, with Taikang Life participating in 6 IPOs, while China Pacific Insurance and its subsidiaries have appeared twice as cornerstone investors [3]. - Other participants include Zhongyou Insurance and Dajia Life, each participating in one IPO as cornerstone investors [3]. Group 3: Investment Preferences - Insurance capital shows a preference for sectors such as technology, consumer goods, and new energy, including industries like automotive, home appliances, semiconductors, and energy storage [3]. - This investment strategy aligns with the growth potential of new economy sectors and the national industrial development direction, indicating a focus on high-growth and quality assets [3].

Core Insights - The Hong Kong IPO market has seen significant activity this year, with insurance capital becoming a notable force as cornerstone investors in new listings [1][3] - Taikang Life has participated in the IPO of Cambridge Technology, marking a trend where insurance institutions are increasingly involved in Hong Kong IPOs [1][3] Group 1: Investment Trends - Insurance institutions have collectively invested over 34.4 billion HKD in seven Hong Kong IPOs this year, a substantial increase compared to less than 10 billion HKD for the entire previous year [3][5] - The participation of insurance funds as cornerstone investors is driven by the need for stable returns, the relatively low valuations in the Hong Kong market, and supportive policies encouraging long-term investments [3][4] Group 2: Sector Preferences - Insurance capital shows a preference for sectors such as technology, consumer goods, and new energy, including industries like automotive, home appliances, semiconductors, and energy storage [5] - The focus on these sectors aligns with the growth potential and national industrial development directions, indicating a strategic approach to asset allocation [5] Group 3: Regulatory Environment - Recent regulatory policies have encouraged insurance funds to adopt a long-term investment strategy, extending assessment periods to promote stability in investment practices [4]

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