Group 1 - The business location of China Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Hangzhou Lin'an Branch Changbei Marketing Service Department has been changed to Room 1402, 14th Floor, Building 2, Guigu Building, Yingfeng Street, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province [1] - China Life Insurance Co., Ltd. is required to handle the change and license renewal matters in accordance with relevant regulations [2] - The Zhejiang Regulatory Bureau of the National Financial Supervision Administration has approved the request for the change of business location submitted by China Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Branch [3]

Group 1 - The company has entered into a cooperation agreement with China Life Trust to establish a joint venture for equity transfer and asset holding [1] - The joint venture will hold 99% of the equity in the project company [1] - The company, through Ruian General Partner and Shanghai Ruian, will own 40.5% of the partnership interests in the joint venture [1] Group 2 - The transaction constitutes a connected transaction under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules but will not have a significant impact on the group's financial statements [1]

南方财经全媒体记者 林汉垚 国家统计局最新数据显示，2025年末，我国60岁及以上人口32338万人，占总人口的23.0%，比上年增加1307万人；65岁及以上人口22365万 人，占总人口的15.9%，比上年增加342万人。 在人口老龄化加速推进的背景下，养老产业已成为国家多层次社会保障体系建设的关键一环，亦成为拥有长期资金优势的保险机构战略转型与 生态布局的核心赛道。 "城心模式"成新选择 政策、市场驱动险企布局养老产业 养老产业兼具民生属性和市场潜力，其发展始终受到国家政策的有力牵引。 近年来，从《关于发展银发经济增进老年人福祉的意见》、《关于深化养老服务改革发展的意见》到《关于培育养老服务经营主体 促进银发 经济发展的若干措施》，一系列顶层设计密集出台，明确了鼓励社会力量参与、促进医养结合、发展银发经济的总基调。 金融方面，中央金融工作会议将"养老金融"列为五篇大文章之一。随后。国家金融监管总局发布《关于银行业保险业做好金融"五篇大文章"的 指导意见》明确，"在风险有效隔离的基础上，支持保险机构以适当方式参与养老服务体系建设，探索实现长期护理、风险保障与机构养老、 社区养老等服务有效衔接。" 与此同时 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the role of China Life Insurance in providing financial services that enhance safety and stability for workers in high-risk industries, particularly in the noodle-making sector in Chongqing, which supports 200,000 workers and generates an annual output value of 70 billion yuan [1][2] Group 1: Financial Support and Economic Impact - Financial services are essential for both large projects and small enterprises, with the "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizing the need to build a strong financial system to support high-quality economic development [1] - By the end of Q4 2025, the balance of various loans in RMB is projected to reach 271.91 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.4% and an increase of 1.627 trillion yuan for the year [1] Group 2: Inclusive Financial Practices - China Life focuses on "benefiting the people" by addressing the needs of small and micro enterprises, agriculture, and technological innovation, transforming its mission into tangible risk protection [2] - The "Ten Major Insurance" group accident insurance launched by China Life has covered 72,000 small and micro enterprises, providing a total coverage of 500 billion yuan [3] Group 3: Tailored Insurance Solutions - In regions like Zhejiang, where over 90% of enterprises are small and micro, China Life's low-threshold insurance products have significantly increased coverage, with over 50% of policies having premiums below 5,000 yuan [3] - In Lijiang, a specialized insurance plan was developed in collaboration with local tourism authorities to mitigate risks for tourists, reflecting the adaptability of China Life's offerings [3] Group 4: Technological Empowerment - China Life has implemented digital solutions to streamline the insurance process, allowing for quick and efficient claims, such as the "1-hour rapid claim" service in Chongqing [5] - The company’s digital service platform supports the entire insurance process online, catering to the fast-paced needs of technology enterprises [5] Group 5: Commitment to Community and Social Responsibility - China Life's initiatives demonstrate a commitment to grassroots financial services, aiming to ensure that inclusive financial protection reaches every corner of society [6] - The company’s approach combines speed and warmth in service delivery, aligning with national policies aimed at promoting high-quality development in inclusive finance [5][6]

Group 1 - China Ping An increased its stake in China Pacific Insurance (CPIC) by acquiring approximately 10.89 million H-shares at an average price of about HKD 33.26 per share, totaling around HKD 362 million, raising its holding to approximately 753 million shares, which is 10.12% of the total [1] - China Ping An has been consistently increasing its stake in China Life Insurance since it first acquired shares in August 2025, recently purchasing 11.89 million H-shares for about HKD 381 million, bringing its stake to 9.14%, close to the 10% threshold [1] - China Life Insurance reported a total revenue of CNY 1.28 trillion in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 11.3%, with combined premium income of CNY 887.4 billion, up 7.4%, and total assets of CNY 8.56 trillion, reflecting a 14.4% growth [1] Group 2 - Foreign investment institutions are optimistic about the insurance sector, with Citigroup indicating that retail investors will seek higher reinvestment yields as bank deposits mature, predicting a historic opportunity for life insurance stocks, particularly for leading companies like China Life [2] - China Ping An has also been actively increasing its holdings in state-owned banks, with over 10 instances of increasing stakes in Agricultural Bank, China Merchants Bank, and Postal Savings Bank since 2025, with its stake in Agricultural Bank rising from 5% in February last year to 20.1% by year-end [2] - The trend of increasing equity asset investments by insurance funds is driven by multiple factors, including declining market interest rates and regulatory guidance, making bank stocks attractive due to their large asset sizes and stable dividend returns, similar to the investment logic for insurance stocks [2]

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant transformation in China Life Insurance's claims service, emphasizing the "invisible" claims process that enhances customer experience and efficiency [2][3][10] Group 1: Claims Service Transformation - In 2025, China Life Insurance processed over 62.24 million claims, a 7% increase year-on-year, with total claims amounting to over 100.4 billion yuan, reflecting a 10% growth [2] - The company has reduced the need for paper documentation in 80% of claims, with over 75% of claims settled within one hour, marking a shift from "procedural compensation" to "systematic protection" [2][4] - The "invisible" claims service is supported by advanced technology, including an AI claims assistant that enables a fully automated claims process, achieving a speed increase of over 90% compared to traditional methods [3][4] Group 2: Customer Experience and Accessibility - The "Five Exemptions" service model—exempting customers from reporting, application, documentation, in-person visits, and waiting—has become standard for medical insurance claims, benefiting over 8.17 million customers with claims exceeding 4.3 billion yuan in 2025 [4][9] - The "one-day claims" service for critical illnesses has been crucial for patients, with 234,000 customers benefiting and claims exceeding 10.6 billion yuan, emphasizing the importance of timely financial support for urgent medical needs [6][7] Group 3: Social Responsibility and Inclusivity - China Life Insurance has implemented "door-to-door" services for elderly and disabled clients, ensuring that those in remote areas receive assistance, with over 1.5 million elderly clients served and claims exceeding 11.3 billion yuan [9] - The company balances digital efficiency with personal care, providing hands-on support to vulnerable groups, demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility and inclusivity in its service delivery [8][10]

Group 1 - Ping An Insurance has increased its stake in China Life Insurance H-shares by approximately 10.895 million shares at a price of about HKD 33.2588 per share, totaling around HKD 362 million [2] - Following this acquisition, Ping An now holds approximately 10.12% of China Life's total H-share capital, triggering a mandatory disclosure under Hong Kong market rules [2] - This is the second time Ping An has raised its stake in China Life within a short period, having previously invested about HKD 469 million in late January [2][3] Group 2 - The practice of insurance companies increasing their stakes in peer companies, known as "insurance capital stake increases," reflects a positive outlook on the insurance industry's fundamentals [4] - The recent trend of insurance companies acquiring shares in their peers indicates a strong demand for quality assets, driven by factors such as declining market interest rates and regulatory encouragement for insurance capital to enter the market [4] - The insurance sector is expected to experience a favorable market environment in 2026, with anticipated growth in new business value (NBV) driven by strong demand for insurance savings products [5]

Core Viewpoint - The National Financial Supervision Administration's Chaoyang Regulatory Bureau has approved the relocation of China Life Property Insurance Company's Beipiao Branch to a new address in Beipiao City, Liaoning Province [1] Group 1 - The new business location for China Life Property Insurance Company's Beipiao Branch is set to be at 42-2 Xinji Street, Beipiao City, Liaoning Province, specifically in the Huiehe Commercial Area [1] - The company is required to handle the necessary changes and obtain new permits in accordance with relevant regulations [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the non-bank financial sector [5][4]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes that the intervention of stabilization funds has become a normalized and institutionalized mechanism in capital markets, which requires institutional investors to adapt their asset allocation strategies to include policy variables for long-term considerations [2][11]. - The shift from direct intervention in individual stocks to a focus on broad-based ETFs represents a strategic evolution aimed at maintaining market stability while minimizing distortions in price signals [3][52]. - The report highlights that the actions of the "national team" in stabilizing the market have led to a gradual formation of a "slow bull" market, improving the operating environment for non-bank financial sectors and enhancing long-term valuations for brokerages and insurance companies [3][12]. Summary by Sections Overseas Perspective - Stabilization funds are viewed as essential stabilizing forces in capital markets, with examples from Japan and the U.S. demonstrating their long-term operational roles rather than short-term emergency measures [2][11]. - Japan's central bank has become a major player in market interventions, with its ETF holdings reaching approximately 37 trillion yen by the end of 2025, indicating a shift to a normalized intervention strategy [14][20]. Domestic Practice - Since 2023, the central financial institutions in China have optimized their strategies by focusing on increasing holdings in broad-based ETFs like the CSI 300 and SSE 50, which has effectively reduced irrational market volatility and guided investors towards core market assets [3][12]. - The report notes that this transition from precise stock interventions to macro-guided asset combinations has laid a solid foundation for a long-term value return in the market [3][12]. Key Company Earnings Forecasts - The report provides earnings per share (EPS) and price-to-earnings (PE) ratios for several companies, all rated as "Outperform": - China Ping An: EPS 7.87 (2025E), PE 8.56 (2025E) [4] - China Life: EPS 6.07 (2025E), PE 8.02 (2025E) [4] - China Pacific Insurance: EPS 5.40 (2025E), PE 8.28 (2025E) [4] - CITIC Securities: EPS 2.21 (2025E), PE 12.83 (2025E) [4] - Guotai Junan: EPS 1.53 (2025E), PE 13.08 (2025E) [4] - Industrial Securities: EPS 0.39 (2025E), PE 17.69 (2025E) [4] - Dongfang Securities: EPS 0.69 (2025E), PE 14.84 (2025E) [4]

Core Insights - The article discusses the increasing trend of banks promoting insurance products, driven by the ongoing "deposit migration" and the urgent need for banks to boost their intermediary business revenue [2][6] - The insurance industry is witnessing a competitive landscape in the bancassurance channel, with significant growth in premium income, particularly among leading insurance companies [3][6] Group 1: Industry Trends - In 2025, the bancassurance channel for life insurance is expected to see an overall premium growth rate of approximately 10%, with leading insurers outperforming the industry average [3] - The "old seven" life insurance companies (including Ping An Life and China Life) achieved over 40% growth in bancassurance premiums, with Ping An Life leading at a remarkable 163% year-on-year increase [3][6] - The total premium income of the insurance industry surpassed 6 trillion yuan in 2025, marking a 7.4% year-on-year growth, with life insurance companies contributing significantly [6] Group 2: Competitive Landscape - There is a clear division among bank-affiliated insurance companies, with some experiencing significant growth while others face declines; for instance, Everbright Life Insurance saw a 111% increase, while others like China Merchants Life faced negative growth [4][5] - Foreign and joint venture insurers, although smaller in size, are achieving impressive growth rates by focusing on high-net-worth clients and long-term value services [5] Group 3: Strategic Developments - The removal of restrictions on the number of insurance companies a single bank branch can partner with has expanded product selection and improved matching with customer needs [7] - Insurers are actively enhancing their bancassurance channel strategies, with predictions indicating that new business value growth will be primarily driven by this channel in 2026 [8][11] - Major insurers are establishing extensive partnerships with banks, with China Life collaborating with over 100 banks and other companies also expanding their banking partnerships [9][11]