Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the insurance industry [4]. Core Insights - The insurance sector is experiencing significant growth in profitability and net assets, driven by improvements in asset-liability management and a favorable equity market [2][4]. - The report highlights three key themes: the rise of bancassurance, the linkage between assets and liabilities, and the integration of insurance with services [4][6]. Summary by Sections 1. Performance and Shareholder Returns - The overall performance of listed insurance companies in 2025 met expectations, with net profit increasing by 22.4% year-on-year, driven by improved investment performance [7]. - Cash dividends for listed insurance companies reached 125.17 billion yuan, reflecting a 13.5% increase, indicating a focus on shareholder returns [9][11]. 2. Bancassurance and Asset Changes - Bancassurance has emerged as a highlight on the liability side, contributing significantly to the growth of new business value (NBV), which increased by 30.9% year-on-year [13][14]. - The net assets of listed insurance companies grew by over 10% year-on-year, primarily due to profit growth offsetting negative impacts from interest rate fluctuations [25][26]. 3. Key Themes in the Industry - The rise of bancassurance is identified as a new growth driver for listed insurance companies [4][6]. - The report emphasizes the importance of asset-liability management, particularly in the context of fluctuating interest rates and the need for improved matching strategies [4][6]. - The integration of insurance products with services is seen as a critical strategy for enhancing customer loyalty and competitive advantage [4][6]. 4. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends increasing holdings in specific companies, including China Ping An, China Taiping, New China Life, China Pacific Insurance, China Life, and China People's Insurance Group [4][6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the insurance industry [1] Core Insights - The growth in life insurance premiums in January-February 2026 is driven by the "deposit migration" phenomenon, while property insurance premiums are growing slowly, with auto insurance under pressure and non-auto insurance growing rapidly. The report anticipates that the resonance of assets and liabilities will drive profit improvement in 2026 [2] Summary by Sections Premium Income - In January-February 2026, the cumulative premium income for the insurance industry reached 1,642.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.4%. The life insurance sector's original premium income was 1,310.8 billion yuan, up 9.7% year-on-year. The breakdown includes life insurance at 1,132.3 billion yuan (10.9% increase), health insurance at 172.4 billion yuan (3.1% increase), and accident insurance at 6.1 billion yuan (12.4% decrease) [3][4] - The report expects strong demand for insurance savings due to "deposit migration," while demand for protection products remains weak in the short term [3] Investment Contributions - New investment contributions from policyholders (mainly universal insurance) amounted to 238.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.8%. The growth is attributed to the continuous operation of universal insurance accounts during the companies' New Year business period [3] Property Insurance Performance - The cumulative original premium income for the property insurance sector in January-February 2026 was 331.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.5%, with a decline in growth rate of 1.2 percentage points compared to the same period in 2025. Auto insurance and non-auto insurance premiums were 141.8 billion yuan (-0.9% year-on-year) and 189.6 billion yuan (7.0% year-on-year), respectively [3] - Non-auto insurance's share of total property insurance premiums increased by 1.9 percentage points year-on-year, with liability and health insurance being the core growth drivers, showing year-on-year growth rates of 10.2% and 20.5%, respectively [3] Market Outlook - The report is optimistic about the valuation recovery of insurance stocks, driven by strong demand for insurance savings and stable interest rates. It highlights that the recent concerns from trading factors are the main reason for the divergence between the fundamental profit improvement and stock prices in the insurance sector [3] - The report recommends stocks such as China Ping An, China Pacific Insurance, New China Life, and China Life for investment [3]

证券研究报告 资负双轮驱动利润增长，上市险企增配二级权益1.5万亿元 保险行业2025年年报综述 证券分析师： 罗钻辉 A0230523090004 孙冀齐 A0230523110001 2026.3.31 核心观点 www.swsresearch.com 证券研究报告 2 ◼ 资产负债双轮驱动A股险企2025年归母净利润合计yoy+22.4%。2025年A股险企归母净利润合计达4253亿元， yoy+22.4%，高基数下依然实现稳步提升；从利源结构来看，保险服务业绩/投资业绩yoy+19.7%/39.3%至2570/3012亿 元，税前利润贡献占比分别达46.9%/55.0%，结构相对均衡。其中，4Q25多数上市险企利润表现阶段性承压，A股险企归 母净利润yoy-102.6%至-7.48亿元，主要受资本市场波动叠加3Q25以来险企持续提升二级市场权益配置规模影响。 ◼ NBV增速亮眼，COR整体延续稳中向好态势。人身险量价齐升，A股险企NBV合计yoy+35.8%至1267亿元；其中，新单保 费合计yoy+11.1%至6962亿元，NBVM(使用NBV/新单近似估计)yoy+3.3%至18.2%，"报行合一 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the insurance sector [1] Core Insights - The insurance industry is expected to see improvements in liability quality and increased equity allocation in investments [1] - The overall net profit of listed insurance companies increased significantly by 26.6% in 2025, driven by enhanced investment returns, although there was a decline in Q4 net profits due to short-term market fluctuations [4][11] - The average dividend yield for listed insurance companies is high, with several companies exceeding 5% [4][21] Summary by Sections 1. Net Profit and Dividend Returns - The net profit of listed insurance companies reached CNY 457.5 billion in 2025, a 26.6% increase year-on-year, with notable growth from companies like Taiping, which saw a 222.6% increase [11][12] - The average dividend payout ratio for listed insurance companies remained stable at 26.2%, with Taiping showing a significant increase of 251% in dividends per share [21][23] 2. Life Insurance - New business premiums and NBV (New Business Value) growth were driven by the bancassurance channel, with companies like Sunshine and Xinhua seeing over 40% growth in new premiums [4][6] - The average contribution of bancassurance to new business premiums increased to 39.1%, up by 7.7 percentage points year-on-year [4][6] 3. Property and Casualty Insurance - Premium income remained stable, with slight variations in the structure of insurance types; for instance, PICC and Ping An saw premium growth of 3.3% and 6.6% respectively [4][6] - The average combined ratio for listed property and casualty insurers improved to 98.1%, indicating profitability in underwriting [4][6] 4. Investment - Investment assets for listed insurers grew by 13% year-on-year, with a notable shift towards equities and funds, increasing their share to 14.4% [4][6] - The average total investment return rose to 5.4%, supported by a strong stock market performance [4][6] 5. Liability Side Improvements - The report indicates a positive trend in the liability side, with expectations for a gradual decrease in liability costs due to sustained market demand for savings products [4][6] - The insurance sector's valuation remains low, with PEV ratios between 0.54-0.77 and PB ratios between 0.95-1.60, highlighting potential investment value [4][6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the insurance sector [1] Core Insights - The insurance industry is expected to see improvements in liability quality and increased equity allocation in investments, driven by strong demand and regulatory guidance [1][4] - The net profit of listed insurance companies increased significantly by 26.6% in 2025, with a notable rise in dividend returns [4][11] - The solvency ratios of listed insurance companies have generally declined but remain above regulatory requirements [4][31] Summary by Sections 1. Net Profit and Dividend Returns - The net profit of listed insurance companies reached CNY 457.5 billion in 2025, a 26.6% increase year-on-year, with Q4 showing some volatility [11][12] - The average dividend payout ratio for listed insurance companies was stable at 26.2%, with significant increases in dividends for companies like Taiping, which saw a 251% rise [21][23] 2. Life Insurance Sector - New business premiums grew rapidly, with Sunshine and Xinhua achieving over 40% year-on-year growth [4][12] - The bancassurance channel has become a significant driver for new business premiums, with an average contribution of 39.1% to the new business value (NBV) [4][15] - The NBV for listed insurance companies increased by 35% in 2025, with notable growth from PICC Life (+65%) and Taiping (+57%) [4][20] 3. Property and Casualty Insurance - Premium income remained stable, with slight variations in the structure of insurance types [4][23] - The average combined ratio for listed property and casualty insurers improved to 98.1%, indicating profitability in underwriting [4][27] 4. Investment Performance - Investment assets for listed insurers grew by 13% year-on-year, with a shift towards equities and funds [4][30] - The average total investment return increased to 5.4%, driven by a strong stock market [4][31] - The allocation to stocks and equity funds rose significantly, with an average share of 14.4% by year-end [4][34] 5. Liability Management - The report indicates a positive trend in the liability side, with expectations of decreasing liability costs due to strong market demand and regulatory guidance [4][31] - The valuation of the insurance sector remains low, with PEV ratios between 0.54-0.77 and PB ratios between 0.95-1.60 as of March 28, 2026 [4][31]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "BUY" rating for ZhongAn, with a target price revised down to HK$18 from HK$23, indicating a potential upside of 36.9% from the current price of HK$13.15 [2][19]. Core Insights - ZhongAn reported a net profit of RMB1.1 billion for FY25, an 83% increase year-on-year, although it fell short of the estimated RMB1.2 billion due to a decline in net earnings in the second half of the year [1][10]. - The adjusted net profit reached RMB1.8 billion, up 198% year-on-year, aided by a one-off impairment loss of approximately RMB0.7 billion on its joint venture, ZhongAn International [1]. - The combined ratio (CoR) improved to 95.8%, better than the estimated 96.6%, driven by strong performance in the Health and Auto segments [1][10]. - Gross written premiums (GWP) grew by 6.9% year-on-year to RMB35.7 billion, primarily supported by the Auto segment, which saw a 35% increase, and the Health segment, which grew by 23% [1][10]. - ZA Bank achieved its first full-year profit of HK$17.27 million, with net revenue increasing by 62.7% to HK$892 million [1][10]. Financial Performance - For FY25, net profit was RMB1.1 billion, with an EPS of RMB0.70, while the consensus EPS for FY26E is projected at RMB0.84 [9][10]. - The combined ratio is expected to improve slightly to 95.6% in FY26E and 95.4% in FY27E, reflecting a more prudent outlook on underwriting margins [9][10]. - The report anticipates a further expansion in ZA Bank's net profit in double digits for FY26, supported by scalability and a diversified product suite [1][10]. Valuation Metrics - The new target price of HK$18 implies a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.1x for FY26E, which is close to the three-year mean [1][11]. - The valuation is based on a sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) analysis, including 1.0x P/B for the property and casualty (P&C) business and 1.8x P/B for ZA Bank, compared to global listed peers [1][11].

Industry and Company Analysis - The lithium battery industry is experiencing accelerated industrialization, with companies like Samsung SDI and Chasing releasing AI-specific all-solid-state batteries, and plans for mass production by 2027 [3][33] - CATL maintains high-speed growth in performance, indicating strong market demand and operational efficiency [3][33] - The European natural gas futures prices are rising, which may impact energy costs for battery production and overall industry dynamics [3][33] Financial Performance Insights - BOSS Zhipin reported a revenue growth rate exceeding expectations for Q4 2025, indicating a positive trend in spring recruitment [3][33] -卓越教育集团 emphasizes high dividends and shareholder returns, suggesting a competitive advantage in the Greater Bay Area [3][33] - Huazhu Group's operational turning point is validated, with expansion in market share and cyclical recovery [3][33] - Tencent is actively investing in AI, focusing on enhancing model capabilities, which may drive future growth [3][33] - Zhongan Online's diversified layout has deepened, leading to significant profit improvements [3][33] - Dongfang Caifu's performance is on an upward trend, seeking new growth spaces [3][33] - Nanjing Steel's main business profitability remains stable, although its coking business has negatively impacted overall performance [3][33] - Guokang Gold Group is progressing with the expansion of its mining capacity, indicating strong future growth potential [3][33] - Juzhi Biotechnology's short-term adjustments do not alter its long-term growth logic, with a promising pipeline in the medical beauty sector [3][33]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" [3] Core Insights - The report highlights that ZhongAn Online achieved a total premium of 35.735 billion yuan in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.9%. The net assets reached 25.449 billion yuan, up by 21.6%, and the net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.8 billion yuan, reflecting a significant year-on-year growth of 198.3% [1][2] - The insurance segment maintained a high-quality development strategy, with a net profit of 1.679 billion yuan, up by 185.4%. The technology segment benefited from digital transformation, contributing a net profit of 52 million yuan, while the banking segment optimized its cost-to-income ratio, resulting in a net profit of 17 million Hong Kong dollars [2] - The report indicates that the overall investment income increased by 59.1% year-on-year, driven by a recovery in the capital market, with domestic insurance assets showing annualized investment returns of 5.3% and 1.9% respectively [2] Summary by Sections Insurance Segment - Total insurance service revenue was 33.486 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 5.5%. The combined underwriting cost ratio was 95.8%, down by 1.1 percentage points, with a claims ratio of 57.1% and an expense ratio of 38.7%. The underwriting profit was 1.412 billion yuan, up by 42.5% [2] Health Ecosystem - Total premium for the health ecosystem reached 12.682 billion yuan, up by 22.7%. The Zhongminbao high-end medical insurance saw rapid growth, with total premiums of 2.171 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 456.1%. The combined underwriting cost ratio improved to 92.1%, down by 3.6 percentage points [2] Digital Life - Total premium for the digital life segment was 15.973 billion yuan, down by 1.4%. Innovative business premiums increased by 37.2% to 6.568 billion yuan, accounting for 41.1% of the total. The combined underwriting cost ratio was 99.9%, with a claims ratio of 65.3% [2] Consumer Finance - Total premium for the consumer finance segment was 4.320 billion yuan, down by 10.6%. The underwriting balance at year-end was 22.883 billion yuan, down by 5.4%. The combined underwriting cost ratio was 97.0%, with a claims ratio of 68.2% [2] Automotive Ecosystem - Total premium for the automotive ecosystem reached 2.760 billion yuan, up by 34.6%. The focus was on high-quality business, with household vehicle premiums accounting for 87.9%. The combined underwriting cost ratio improved to 93.1%, while the claims ratio increased to 69.2% [2] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that ZhongAn's total investment income growth validates the insurance investment elasticity. For 2026, the life insurance sector is expected to maintain robust supply and demand, with net premium income (NBV) showing steady growth. The report recommends focusing on China Life and New China Life for potential investment opportunities [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Insights - In 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 36.24 billion HKD, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, and an adjusted net profit of 1.8 billion HKD, reflecting a significant growth of 198.3% [5][6] - The underwriting profit reached 1.41 billion HKD, up 42.5% year-on-year, driven by improved claims ratios and investment returns [7] - The company’s total premium income was 35.73 billion HKD, with a year-on-year growth of 6.9% [8] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The adjusted net profit for 2025 was 1.8 billion HKD, with a substantial increase of 198.3% year-on-year, benefiting from enhanced insurance business profits and the bank's turnaround to profitability [6] - The net investment return rate for the group was 1.7%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points year-on-year, while the total investment return rate increased by 1.7 percentage points to 5.1% [6][7] Underwriting and Claims - The company reported an underwriting profit of 1.41 billion HKD, with a year-on-year increase of 42.5%, attributed to improved claims ratios [7] - The comprehensive cost ratio improved by 1.1 percentage points to 95.8%, with the claims ratio decreasing by 1.2 percentage points to 57.1% [7] Premium Income Breakdown - Health insurance premiums grew by 22.7% year-on-year to 12.68 billion HKD, driven by increased user demand and product offerings [8] - Digital life insurance premiums decreased by 1.4% to 15.97 billion HKD, impacted by a decline in e-commerce business [8] - The automotive insurance segment saw a significant increase of 34.6% in premiums, reaching 2.76 billion HKD, with a notable growth in new energy vehicle insurance [9] Future Outlook - The company is expected to continue leading the domestic internet property insurance sector, with long-term strategies focused on technology empowerment and ecosystem-oriented approaches [10] - The net profit forecasts for 2026-2028 have been adjusted upwards to 1.16 billion HKD, 1.23 billion HKD, and 1.46 billion HKD respectively [10][11]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating, expecting a price increase of over 15% within the next 6-12 months [12] Core Insights - The company reported a net profit of 1.102 billion yuan for 2025, a year-on-year increase of 82.5%, with adjusted net profit reaching 1.8 billion yuan, reflecting a remarkable growth of 198.3% [2] - The improvement in underwriting and investment performance, along with profitability in both banking and technology sectors, contributed to the high elasticity of profit growth [2] - The insurance business showed strong performance with a premium growth of 6.9% and a combined ratio (COR) improvement to 95.8% [3] - The virtual bank, ZA Bank, achieved its first annual profit, with retail users exceeding 1 million and net income growing by 62.7% to 892 million HKD [4] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company's total investment income increased by 59.1% to 2.12 billion yuan, driven by the recovery in equity markets [2] - The insurance business's net profit for 2025 was 1.68 billion yuan, while technology and banking segments reported net profits of 50 million yuan and 10 million yuan, respectively [2] - The combined ratio (COR) for the insurance business improved to 95.8%, with a loss ratio of 57.1% and an expense ratio of 38.7% [3] Business Segments - Health insurance premiums grew by 22.7%, with a significant contribution from AI-enhanced marketing efficiency [3] - The digital lifestyle segment saw a slight decline in total premiums by 1.4%, but innovative business premiums surged by 37.2% [3] - The automotive insurance segment experienced a robust growth of 34.6%, particularly in new energy vehicle insurance, which grew by approximately 206.2% [3] - The consumer finance segment faced a decline in premiums by 10.6%, prompting the company to reduce scale to manage risks [3] Valuation and Forecast - The company's fundamentals show significant improvement, with expectations for continued premium growth in the insurance sector driven by health, auto, and innovative business lines [5] - The projected price-to-book (PB) ratio for 2026 is 0.79, indicating a historically low valuation [5]