2026年1月12日，邢台金融监管分局发布批复称，《关于变更中国平安财产保险股份有限公司巨鹿支公 司营业场所的请示》(平保产冀分发〔2025〕151号)收悉。经审核，现批复如下： 一、同意中国平安财产保险股份有限公司巨鹿支公司营业场所变更为：邢台市巨鹿县黄巾大道以北、定 魏线东侧(万润国际商业区)5号商业104铺二层。 二、中国平安财产保险股份有限公司应按照有关规定及时办理变更及许可证换领事宜。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Insurance capital is transitioning from a "barbarian at the gate" to a "strategist in the boardroom," with a focus on long-term investments rather than short-term financial gains, as evidenced by a record 41 public shareholding increases in 2025, the highest in nearly a decade [1][16][19] Group 1: Investment Trends - In 2025, insurance capital engaged in 41 public shareholding increases, more than double the average of recent years, indicating a significant shift in investment strategy [2][16] - The majority of these shareholding increases (over 85%) occurred in H-shares, driven by their substantial valuation discounts and smoother acquisition mechanisms [1][19] - Insurance companies are increasingly focusing on financial stocks, particularly banks, as they seek certainty, safety, and valuation flexibility in a complex market environment [1][9] Group 2: Regulatory Environment - Recent regulatory changes have opened up opportunities for insurance capital in equity investments, shifting from restrictions to encouragement of long-term investments [4][18] - The optimization of solvency regulatory standards has expanded the space for equity investments, allowing insurance companies to better match their long-term liabilities with asset returns [4][18] Group 3: Financial Performance - Insurance companies have reported significant increases in investment income, with 11 companies showing positive growth in 2025, including a remarkable 687.16% increase for New China Life [11][26] - The overall investment yield for major insurers has risen, with Ping An Life and China Life reporting increases exceeding 400% in investment income [12][26] Group 4: Strategic Focus - Insurance capital is not only focusing on traditional financial sectors but is also investing in high-tech fields such as renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and biotechnology, reflecting a strategic alignment with national economic transformation [9][23] - The long-term nature of insurance capital aligns well with companies that have solid fundamentals and stable cash flows, allowing insurers to share in corporate growth and dividends [3][17]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [7] Core Insights - The non-bank sector has shown overall weak performance this week, with the securities sector experiencing a decline. However, recent policy developments from the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) are expected to support high-quality development in the capital market [2][4] - The insurance sector is expected to see improved return on equity (ROE) and valuation recovery, driven by trends such as the migration of deposits and increased allocation to equities. The overall cost-effectiveness of the sector is gradually improving, indicating a potential revaluation [2][4] - Recommendations include stable profit growth and dividend rates from companies like Jiangsu Jinzu, China Ping An, and China Pacific Insurance, as well as companies with strong market positions such as New China Life, China Life, Hong Kong Exchanges, CITIC Securities, and others [4] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The non-bank financial index decreased by 2.6% this week, with a year-to-date performance of -0.1%, ranking 28 out of 31 sectors [5] - The average daily trading volume in the market increased to 34,650.61 billion yuan, up 21.50% week-on-week, with a daily turnover rate of 3.37%, up 59.41 basis points [5] Key Industry News - The CBIRC and CSRC held meetings to discuss regulatory work for 2026, and the CSRC released a draft for the supervision of derivative trading [6] - Companies such as GF Securities and Huatai Securities have made significant announcements regarding refinancing and capital increases [6] Insurance Sector Insights - The cumulative insurance premium income for November 2025 reached 57,629 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.56%, with life insurance premiums growing by 9.06% [21][22] - The total assets of insurance companies as of November 2025 were 40.65 trillion yuan, with a slight increase of 0.15% [25][26] Brokerage and Investment Business - The brokerage business is recovering, with a notable increase in trading volumes and margin financing balances, indicating a gradual improvement in profitability [38][45] - The investment business remains under scrutiny, with fluctuations in equity and bond markets impacting self-operated income for brokerages [42] Financing and Asset Management - In December 2025, equity financing reached 663.12 billion yuan, a 30.9% increase, while bond financing was 7.34 trillion yuan, up 4.0% [49] - The issuance of collective asset management products saw a significant rise, indicating a recovery phase for the asset management sector [51]

Core Viewpoint - In a declining interest rate environment, fixed-income assets like bonds are unable to match the long-duration liabilities of insurance companies, leading them to prefer high-dividend stocks as investment targets [1][10]. Group 1: Insurance Companies' Investment Activities - As of January 18, 2024, 81 insurance institutions conducted over 300 investigations into A-share listed companies, involving 80 companies [1]. - On January 9, 2024, Pacific Life announced a significant increase in its stake in Shanghai Airport, acquiring 72.424 million shares, bringing its total ownership to 4.9994% [1]. - The revival of insurance capital's stake acquisitions began in 2024, with approximately 40 acquisitions expected in 2025, marking a ten-year high [11][12]. Group 2: Premium Income Growth - In the first eleven months of 2025, insurance companies reported premium income of 5.76 trillion, a 7.56% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [3][14]. - Life insurance premiums reached 4.42 trillion, up 9.2% year-on-year, while property insurance premiums totaled 1.34 trillion, a 2.48% increase [3][14]. - China Life's premium income surpassed 700 billion in the first eleven months of 2025, with New China Life reporting a full-year premium income of 195.9 billion in the previous year, reflecting a 15% growth [3][14]. Group 3: Asset and Liability Management - The rapid growth of liabilities in insurance companies necessitates matching quality assets in the market [4][15]. - Unlike insurance companies, banks have shorter liability durations, with most deposits maturing within 1 to 3 years, allowing for quicker adjustments in a declining interest rate environment [4][15]. - By mid-2025, the average net investment return for listed insurance companies is projected to approach the cost of guaranteed liabilities, indicating a concerning downward trend [4][16]. Group 4: Stock Investment Trends - Low-valuation, high-dividend, and high-reliability companies are becoming preferred investment targets for insurance companies, as their dividend yields surpass bond returns [6][18]. - By mid-2025, the total stock investment of the five major listed insurance companies reached 1.85 trillion, accounting for 10.35% of total investment assets [6][18]. - China Life led with a stock investment of 620.1 billion, representing 11.83% of its total assets, followed by New China Life with 199.2 billion, or 11.63% [19]. Group 5: Future Projections - By the end of 2024, insurance companies are expected to have invested 2.43 trillion in stocks, with a projected increase to 5.2 trillion by the end of 2026 if stock investment ratios rise to 11.5% [20]. - If the stock investment ratio only increases to 10%, the total investment could still reach 4.5 trillion, reflecting an increase of 880 billion from the previous year [20]. - High-dividend stocks are anticipated to remain a primary investment direction for insurance capital in 2026, serving as a safety net for equity investments [10][20].

Group 1 - Ping An Good Doctor has accumulated extensive experience in healthcare management and established a global medical service network, with a leading in-house doctor team, and was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2018 [1] - The company focuses on building a comprehensive service network covering "online, in-hospital, at home, and at enterprises," creating a closed-loop healthcare service that spans all scenarios and life cycles [1] - Ping An Good Doctor leverages its self-developed "Ping An Medical Assistant" AI model and the "7+N+1" product system to enhance service quality and efficiency, serving over 10 million users with an average of over 300,000 consultations per day and a satisfaction rate exceeding 98% [1] Group 2 - Ping An Butler, under the "9073" elderly care framework, has developed a one-stop home care solution covering the entire life cycle, emphasizing three major service plans: "care when sick, assistance for safety, and protection for aging" [1] - The service model includes "1 doctor butler + N specialist teams + case management teams," providing longevity management, chronic disease management, and medical treatment services, along with innovative travel products in locations like Huangshan, Anhui, and Yidu, Hubei [1] - At the "First Beijing Trademark Brand Ceremony," Ping An Good Doctor and Ping An Butler were both selected for the "Beijing Key Trademark Protection Directory" for 2025, reflecting their strong brand reputation and solid business moat [3]

Market Performance - The internet insurance sector declined by 1.50%, ranking among the top losers in the concept sector, with major declines seen in companies like Focus Technology, iFlytek, and Weining Health [1] - Among the concept sectors, flexible DC transmission led with a gain of 5.14%, while WiFi 6 saw a decline of 1.79% [1] Fund Flow Analysis - The internet insurance sector experienced a net outflow of 2.237 billion yuan, with 12 stocks seeing net outflows, and 5 stocks exceeding 50 million yuan in outflows [1] - The largest net outflow was from Dongfang Caifu, totaling 1.168 billion yuan, followed by iFlytek, Weining Health, and New China Life with outflows of 716 million yuan, 215 million yuan, and 121 million yuan respectively [1] - Conversely, the stocks with the highest net inflows included China Ping An, China Life, and Tianli Technology, with inflows of 136 million yuan, 18.72 million yuan, and 13.16 million yuan respectively [1] Individual Stock Performance - Dongfang Caifu saw a decline of 1.63% with a turnover rate of 2.24% and a net outflow of approximately 1.168 billion yuan [2] - iFlytek dropped by 4.16% with a turnover rate of 6.81% and a net outflow of about 715 million yuan [2] - Weining Health decreased by 3.64% with a turnover rate of 9.46% and a net outflow of approximately 214 million yuan [2] - New China Life fell by 1.68% with a turnover rate of 1.15% and a net outflow of about 121 million yuan [2] - Seven Wolves increased by 1.76% with a net inflow of approximately 1.225 million yuan [3] - Tianli Technology rose by 0.97% with a net inflow of about 1.316 million yuan [3] - China Life remained stable at 0.00% with a net inflow of approximately 18.72 million yuan [3] - China Ping An slightly decreased by 0.05% with a significant net inflow of approximately 1.361 billion yuan [3]

Core Viewpoint - The insurance sector experienced a slight decline of 0.14% on January 19, with New China Life Insurance leading the drop, while the overall market indices showed modest gains [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4114.0, up by 0.29% [1] - The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14294.05, up by 0.09% [1] Group 2: Individual Stock Performance - China Life Insurance (601628) closed at 47.52 with no change [1] - China Pacific Insurance (601601) closed at 44.09, down by 0.23% [1] - China Ping An (601318) closed at 66.30, down by 0.05% [1] - New China Life Insurance (601336) closed at 80.71, down by 1.68% [1] - China Reinsurance (601319) closed at 9.31, up by 0.11% [1] Group 3: Fund Flow Analysis - The insurance sector saw a net outflow of 290 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors had a net inflow of 340 million yuan [1] - The detailed fund flow for individual stocks indicates that China Life Insurance had a net inflow of 28.79 million yuan from institutional investors [2] - New China Life Insurance experienced a significant net outflow of 192 million yuan from institutional investors [2]

Core Viewpoint - Citigroup forecasts a historic opportunity for life insurance stocks driven by wealth reallocation as retail investors seek higher reinvestment yields due to a large amount of bank deposits maturing [1] Life Insurance Sector - Profit margins for life insurance companies are expected to remain stable, as the reduction in pricing interest rates in September last year offsets the margin erosion caused by a shift towards participating products [1] - The firm favors industry leaders such as China Life and Ping An, anticipating a significant K-shaped growth differentiation between leading insurers and smaller firms amid ongoing regulatory tightening [1] Property and Casualty Insurance Sector - The firm projects a 4% growth in industry premiums, with further improvement potential in the combined cost ratio under favorable regulatory conditions [1] - Key drivers for this growth include the rationalization of expenses towards non-auto insurance businesses, ongoing regulatory reinforcement in auto insurance cost management, and gradual liberalization of pricing for new energy vehicle policies [1] - Leading property and casualty insurers are expected to benefit the most, likely delivering industry-leading performance [1]

Group 1 - The ETF market experienced a record net redemption of 157.198 billion yuan in a single week, with over 180 billion yuan sold in just two days, leading to a 0.59% decline in the Shanghai Composite Index during that period [1][4] - Major funds are showing new trends, as the trading volume of the CSI 300 ETF decreased significantly, indicating reduced selling pressure [1] - The adjustment of the financing margin ratio to 100% is expected to impact market structure but not the overall upward trend of the market [3] Group 2 - The current round of leveraged buying is focused on commercial aerospace and AI application sectors, with the increase in financing margin signaling a suppression of thematic speculation [4][6] - The insurance sector is expected to see a significant increase in individual insurance premium income in 2026, with major companies reporting over 30% year-on-year growth [6] - Insurance funds have been actively increasing their equity market investments since the beginning of the year, with notable acquisitions in major banks and airports [6] Group 3 - The insurance funds are utilizing private equity funds to systematically invest in equity assets, with several funds already holding significant stakes in major A-share companies [12] - The top holdings of the Honghu series private equity funds include major companies such as Yili, China Telecom, and PetroChina, indicating a strategic focus on high dividend and strong cash flow stocks [12][14] - The trend towards high dividend stocks aligns with the current low interest rate environment, making them attractive for insurance capital allocation [14]

Core Viewpoint - The insurance sector is experiencing a significant rebound at the beginning of 2026, with insurance stocks rising sharply and sales of insurance products improving due to low deposit rates and favorable market conditions [1][19]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Insurance stocks have seen substantial gains, with New China Life leading with a 17.78% increase as of January 16, 2026. The top five listed insurance companies have all recorded double-digit growth over the past three months, with increases ranging from 10.32% to 23.83% [2][20]. - Historical data indicates that since 2014, there have been five notable bullish trends in the insurance sector, with stock market performance being a key catalyst for these trends [2][20]. Group 2: Sales Performance - The insurance industry is witnessing a resurgence in sales, with reports of significant premium collections, such as one company surpassing 3 billion yuan in first-year premium within four days after New Year [5][23]. - The total insurance premium income in China reached 5.76 trillion yuan by November 2025, marking an increase of 400 billion yuan from the previous year [5][23]. Group 3: Product Trends - The rise in sales is attributed to the popularity of participating insurance products, which combine protection and investment features. These products have become attractive due to their lower guaranteed rates and the current low-interest environment [6][24]. - Major insurance companies are focusing on participating insurance products, with new offerings featuring guaranteed rates around 1.75% and projected returns between 3.5% and 3.9% [7][25]. Group 4: Investment Performance - The total investment income of listed insurance companies reached 887.5 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 35.64% [10][28]. - The investment strategies of insurance companies have shifted towards equities, with significant increases in stock and equity fund investments, particularly for companies like China Life and Ping An [12][30]. Group 5: Future Outlook - Analysts express optimism about the continued strength of insurance stocks in 2026, driven by robust premium growth and improved business quality, alongside favorable investment conditions [16][34]. - However, challenges remain, particularly regarding the long-term risks associated with interest rate spreads and the need for insurance companies to diversify their product offerings and improve customer satisfaction [16][35].