Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the insurance industry [1] Core Insights - The report discusses the introduction of the "Insurance Company Asset-Liability Management Measures (Draft for Comments)" aimed at enhancing the asset-liability management capabilities of insurance companies and strengthening regulatory frameworks [2][3] - The draft includes five main aspects: defining asset-liability management goals and principles, standardizing governance structures, clarifying policies and procedures, establishing regulatory and monitoring indicators, and enhancing supervision [2][4] - The regulatory indicators set minimum standards for insurance companies, including coverage ratios and liquidity measures, which are designed to improve risk management and ensure better alignment between assets and liabilities [4][5] Summary by Sections Background - Prior to 2018, the asset-liability management regulations for insurance companies were fragmented and lacked specific constraints. The establishment of a comprehensive regulatory framework began with the issuance of various rules by the former insurance regulatory authority [3] - Recent changes in the external environment and internal conditions of the insurance industry necessitate a more robust asset-liability management framework, especially with the upcoming implementation of new accounting standards in 2026 [3] Content - The draft aims to integrate existing regulations and enhance the asset-liability management framework by introducing clear management goals, governance structures, and regulatory indicators [4] - Key regulatory indicators for property insurance companies include: 1. Coverage ratio of settled funds: minimum standard of 100% 2. Income coverage ratio: minimum standard of 100% 3. Liquidity coverage ratio under stress scenarios: minimum standard of 100% [4][6] - For life insurance companies, the draft specifies: 1. Effective duration gap: must not exceed 5 years or be less than -5 years 2. Comprehensive investment income coverage ratio: minimum standard of 100% 3. Net investment income coverage ratio: minimum standard of 100% 4. Liquidity coverage ratio under stress scenarios: minimum standard of 100% [4][7] Impact - The introduction of these measures is expected to enhance the asset-liability management capabilities of insurance companies, thereby improving their long-term operational resilience. The measures address existing gaps in management practices and regulatory standards [5] - By quantifying regulatory indicators and optimizing monitoring metrics, the draft aims to reflect the true economic value and risk levels of insurance companies, promoting better alignment of assets and liabilities [5]

Group 1 - The core view of the report indicates that the A-share insurance industry is expected to return to a P/EV of 1x, with both asset and liability sides flourishing, driven by a recovery in EV growth and favorable interest rate conditions [3][4][36] - The report anticipates a long-term EV growth rate returning to double digits, with a focus on opportunities for long-term interest rates to break through the 2.0% threshold [3][36] - The insurance sector is expected to benefit from a gradual recovery in the equity market, which will enhance the investment ecosystem for insurance capital [6][39] Group 2 - In the life insurance sector, the report highlights a comprehensive and sustained widening of profit sources, with a positive outlook for the 2026 performance driven by asset reallocation and a gradual bull market in equities [4][36] - The non-auto insurance sector is set to improve underwriting profitability through a regulatory shift towards quality enhancement, with a projected increase in underwriting profit of approximately 5.8 billion yuan if profit margins improve by 1 percentage point [5][36] - The report suggests that the insurance companies are likely to maintain double-digit growth in core premium income and value growth in 2026, supported by effective channel expansion and improved sales dynamics [4][52] Group 3 - The report emphasizes the importance of the investment strategy, noting that the current low interest rate environment necessitates a focus on equity investments to enhance returns [6][39] - It is projected that the average EV growth for listed insurance companies will be 10.6%, 10.9%, and 10.8% from 2025 to 2027, with NBV growth rates of 34.7%, 21.7%, and 10.0% respectively [36][37] - The report indicates that the insurance sector's valuation is expected to gradually approach 1x P/EV as long-term interest rates stabilize and improve [39][40]

Group 1 - The approval for the establishment of the Pengyang branch of China Pacific Property Insurance Co., Ltd. has been granted by the Guyuan Financial Regulatory Bureau [1] - The business scope of the new branch includes operations authorized by the banking insurance regulatory authority or other administrative licensing authorities [1] - The branch is required to obtain the necessary licenses and complete pre-opening procedures after receiving the approval document [1]

Core Insights - China Pacific Insurance (CPIC) is advancing its large-scale health and elderly care strategy with the opening of two new senior living communities in Beijing and Sanya, enhancing its national layout in elderly care services [2][7] Group 1: Community Developments - The Beijing International Elderly Care Community, located in Daxing District, features a design that combines traditional Beijing courtyard aesthetics with modern elements, and has received positive feedback since its trial operation in November, with over 200 residents [3][4] - The community spans over 60,000 square meters and includes 418 elderly care apartments, designed for accessibility and equipped with various amenities to cater to the diverse needs of seniors [3][4] Group 2: Service Offerings - The Beijing community offers a "multidisciplinary care" personalized service model, which tailors support based on individual health profiles, covering aspects from care support to rehabilitation and chronic disease management [4][6] - The Sanya International Leisure Care Center, with a total area of 46,000 square meters, features 303 senior living apartments and promotes a unique community culture with a focus on wellness activities such as outdoor yoga and meditation [5][6] Group 3: Collaborative Ecosystem - The opening events in both cities included signing and awarding ceremonies, showcasing partnerships with government, enterprises, and educational institutions to enhance the elderly care ecosystem [6] - The Beijing community has been recognized as a model for barrier-free and elderly-friendly design, aiming to set a standard for future elderly care projects across the country [4][6] Group 4: Strategic Goals - With the launch of these two communities, CPIC has successfully operationalized 14 out of 15 planned elderly care projects, establishing a comprehensive national network for elderly services [7] - The company aims to leverage its insurance expertise alongside high-quality elderly care services to address the challenges of elderly care in China, promoting both business and social value [7]

Regulatory Dynamics - Three departments are promoting the development of commercial insurance annuities and other insurance products to enhance financial adaptability to service consumption [6] - The Medical Insurance Bureau plans to expedite the clearing of major illness insurance funds and medical assistance funds, aiming for annual clearance completion by March 31 each year starting in 2028 [8][9] - The Medical Insurance Bureau has allocated 416.6 billion for medical insurance financial subsidies and construction funds for 2026 [10] - The Financial Regulatory Bureau emphasizes long-term assessment for insurance companies to prevent excessive pursuit of business expansion and short-term profits, introducing new regulatory indicators [11][12] - The China Insurance Industry Association has published a guide on ESG information disclosure for insurance institutions to enhance their practices [13] - Sichuan province is encouraging insurance companies to develop technology insurance products through the "Tianfu Sci-tech Insurance" initiative [14] Company Dynamics - Zhongyou Life has increased its stake in Sichuan Road and Bridge to 5%, triggering a takeover bid [16] - Great Wall Life has increased its holdings in Qin Port shares by 906,000 shares [17] - Great Wall Life has also increased its stake in Datang New Energy by 5 million shares [18] - China Pacific Insurance reported a cumulative original insurance premium income of 250.32 billion for the first 11 months, a 9.4% year-on-year increase [28] - New China Life's cumulative original insurance premium income reached 188.85 billion, with a 16% year-on-year growth [29] - China Life has increased its investment in the Guoshou Qihang No. 1 (Tianjin) equity investment fund by 5 billion [22] - Ping An Life has been approved to issue up to 20 billion in capital supplement bonds [25] - Huagui Life has been approved to increase its registered capital by 615 million, raising it to 2.615 billion [24] Industry Dynamics - Insurance companies have supplemented capital by 114.4 billion this year, with a notable focus on bond issuance [55] - The value of insurance stocks is being reassessed as both asset and liability sides continue to optimize [57] - The retirement income replacement rate for high-net-worth seniors has reached 75%, highlighting the significant role of commercial annuity insurance [58] - The establishment of the China Insurance Investment Fund and other partnerships in Xiamen with a capital contribution of 5 billion [63] - Ant Group has launched an AI health application, enhancing health services through technology [64] - The stock of Muxi Co. surged by 692% on its first trading day, with significant gains for insurance capital involved in its pre-IPO financing [65][66]

Core Viewpoint - The issuance of perpetual bonds by insurance companies is increasing as they seek to strengthen their capital base and meet regulatory requirements, particularly in light of the upcoming end of the transition period for the new solvency regulations. Group 1: Bond Issuance Details - On December 18, Great Wall Life successfully issued 1 billion yuan of perpetual bonds with a coupon rate of 2.70% [1] - In December, several insurance companies, including Ping An Life and Dongwu Life, have issued perpetual bonds or capital supplement bonds, totaling 23.5 billion yuan [1] - The issuance of bonds is primarily aimed at enhancing the solvency levels of these companies and supporting their ongoing business development [3] Group 2: Regulatory and Market Context - The acceleration in bond issuance is attributed to the approaching end of the transition period for the "Solvency II" regulations, which has led to a concentrated release of previously accumulated capital needs [4] - The new accounting standards have increased the volatility of solvency ratios, prompting companies to issue bonds to quickly replenish capital and stabilize regulatory metrics [4] Group 3: Strategic Importance of Capital - The issuance of bonds is seen as a way to prepare for the next year's business operations and to reserve capital for long-term growth needs [4] - As the industry shifts towards protection-oriented and long-term savings products, sufficient capital is necessary to support business expansion and strategic investments [5] Group 4: Trends in Perpetual Bonds - Perpetual bonds have emerged as a key tool for insurance companies to supplement their capital, with a total issuance of 514.7 billion yuan by 12 companies since 2025 [6] - The supply of perpetual bonds is concentrated among large and medium-sized insurance institutions, as they meet the higher issuance criteria compared to smaller firms [7] Group 5: Long-term Capital Strategies - While bond issuance provides short-term capital relief, the long-term solution lies in enhancing the internal capital generation capabilities of insurance companies [8] - Companies are encouraged to focus on high-quality development, optimize their business structures, and improve operational efficiency to achieve sustainable growth [8][9]

Core Viewpoint - The insurance industry is experiencing a continuous improvement in solvency ratios, with the comprehensive solvency adequacy ratio reaching 247% in Q3 2025, an increase of 1 percentage point year-on-year and 7 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [2][8]. Group 1: Solvency and Capital Structure - The comprehensive solvency adequacy ratio for the insurance industry in Q3 2025 is 247%, reflecting ongoing enhancements since the implementation of the 2023 regulatory standards [2][9]. - The minimum capital scale reached 354.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.2%, while the actual capital scale was 873.7 billion yuan, up 10.3% year-on-year [9]. - The risk structure shows that the minimum capital for insurance risk accounts for 44%, market risk 39%, and credit risk 17% [4][14]. Group 2: Risk Composition - In Q3 2025, the minimum capital for insurance risk was 227.7 billion yuan, up 2.1% from the end of last year; market risk minimum capital was 203.3 billion yuan, an increase of 15.0%; and credit risk minimum capital was 89.9 billion yuan, up 2.8% [11]. - The market risk minimum capital proportion has increased from 25.4% in 2016 to 39.0% in 2025, a cumulative increase of 13.6 percentage points [4][14]. - The secondary risk capital structure indicates that interest rate risk minimum capital has risen from 6.8% in Q1 2022 to 13.4% in Q3 2025, while counterparty default risk has decreased from 20.6% to 12.5% during the same period [5][23]. Group 3: Company-Specific Risk Structures - The top three companies in terms of risk capital structure are: - PICC Property and Casualty with 38.4% insurance risk, 46.6% market risk, and 15.0% credit risk [17]. - Ping An Property & Casualty with 45.6% insurance risk, 43.6% market risk, and 10.9% credit risk [17]. - Taiping Property Insurance with 49.3% insurance risk, 31.1% market risk, and 19.6% credit risk [17]. - The differences in risk structures among leading companies are attributed to variations in business models, investment styles, reinsurance arrangements, and strategic choices [16].

Core Viewpoint - The 20th China Insurance Innovation Forum, themed "Co-creation and Symbiosis," aims to address challenges and innovations in the insurance industry amidst an aging society, new regulatory policies, and the explosion of AI technology [1][3][41]. Group 1: Forum Overview - The China Insurance Innovation Forum, initiated in 2006, has evolved into an annual event that combines various forums focused on insurance product innovation, culture, and health care [3][43]. - The forum serves as a platform for discussing the insurance industry's challenges and innovations at a critical juncture, particularly as the 14th Five-Year Plan concludes and the 15th begins [3][43]. Group 2: Key Speakers and Insights - Notable speakers included former Vice Chairman of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission Wei Yingning, who emphasized the need for deeper integration, more vibrant innovation, and improved ecological systems within the industry [5][46]. - Liu Canfang, Chairman of Jiangsu Jiuzhou Investment Group, expressed a desire for collaboration in the integration of insurance and health care industries to contribute to high-quality development [8][48]. - Zhang Yingbin, the forum chairman, highlighted that future winners in the insurance sector will be those who understand customers, manage risks effectively, and integrate ecosystems [10][50]. Group 3: Research and Reports - He Zhiguang, Executive Chairman of the Insurance Health and Care Industry Alliance, released the "2025 Annual Research Report on China's Insurance Health and Care Industry," noting that insurance is becoming an effective tool for national development strategies [14][54]. - Chen Pojian, Chairman of Ruihua Health Insurance, discussed the opportunities and challenges posed by an aging society and called for more precise regulatory guidance for specialized health insurance companies [16][56]. Group 4: Industry Trends and Innovations - The forum addressed the digital transformation of life insurance marketing, emphasizing the need for a customer-centric service system and the integration of technology for precise marketing and efficient operations [27][67]. - Discussions included the impact of new accounting standards on insurance companies' revenue and profit measurement, necessitating timely adjustments in business strategies [22][62]. Group 5: Awards and Recognition - The 20th China Insurance Innovation Awards ceremony recognized outstanding contributions in brand building and product development within the insurance sector [40][80]. - The awards serve as a review of the industry's progress and commitment to high-quality transformation over the past year [40][80].

第三，着眼于"新"。通过产品、服务、模式三重创新，打破传统服务壁垒，为广东特色农业产业链强化 风险屏障，促进农业增产、农民增收。 期货日报网讯（记者 邬梦雯）12月19日，由广东证券期货业协会指导，期货日报主办，广发期货、中 国太保（601601）产险广东分公司、广东金岭糖业集团协办的"2025期货服务乡村振兴暨'保险+期货'会 议"在广东湛江举行。会上，《期货日报》社有限公司董事长李欣代表"保险+期货+N"创新联盟宣读 了"金融服务广东产业发展再聚力倡议书"。 第四，从"育"到"用"。开展期货知识进乡村等专题培训，讲解"保险+期货""基差交易"等基础知识及实 操，提升涉农主体的自主风险管理能力。 广东"十五五"规划建议以"百县千镇万村高质量发展工程"为核心抓手，通过产业升级、要素流动、生态 提质、治理增效的系统性布局，推动乡村全面振兴。 从金黄稻浪到璀璨果海，从蔚蓝牧场到现代化车间，广东特色农业凭借独特的地理标志、精湛的传统工 艺和创新的产业思维，成为富民兴村的重要力量。在此，"保险+期货+N"创新联盟呼吁广大期货行业机 构及金融合作伙伴，持续探索"保险+期货+N"的复合模式，打造相互赋能、循环增益的新生态 ...

Core Viewpoint - The insurance sector is experiencing a valuation recovery, driven by policy support and increasing consumer demand for health and wealth protection, with major companies like China Pacific Insurance, New China Life, and China Life seeing significant stock price increases, and China Ping An reaching a four-year high [1][2]. Policy Support - The strong rebound in the insurance sector is initiated by policy support, specifically the recent adjustment of risk factors for insurance companies' investment in stocks, which reduces capital occupation and enhances solvency ratios [2]. - The policy encourages insurance funds to invest in a stable and long-term manner, with a focus on holding positions for over three years, which is seen as a timely boost for the market [2]. - If insurance capital reallocates to equity assets, it could potentially unlock 550 billion to 600 billion yuan in long-term funds by 2026 [2]. Consumer Demand Shift - A report by Accenture indicates a structural shift in consumer focus towards health and wealth, with health concern rising from 78% in 2021 to 87% in 2025, and wealth concern increasing from 47% to 61% [4]. - This shift translates into a rigid demand for insurance products, with a notable preference for protection-oriented products such as dividend insurance, health insurance, and million medical insurance [4]. - Companies like China Ping An and China Pacific Insurance are adapting to these changes, with significant growth in their health insurance segments and overall profitability [4][5]. Valuation Recovery Logic - The insurance sector is expected to enter a golden development period, with investment logic shifting from "valuation repair of existing business" to "growth capability valuation premium," highlighting the advantages of leading companies [7]. - By 2026, the total assets of the insurance industry are projected to exceed 45 trillion yuan, with equity investment scale reaching 6 trillion yuan, making it a significant source of long-term capital in the A-share market [7]. - China Ping An is anticipated to lead the market due to its comprehensive industry chain layout, product innovation, and technological empowerment, with target prices being raised by multiple institutions [7].