Financial Performance - The company reported original insurance premium income of RMB 538,055 million for 2024, an increase of 4.3% from RMB 515,807 million in 2023[9]. - Insurance service income rose to RMB 485,223 million, reflecting a growth of 6.1% compared to RMB 457,203 million in the previous year[9]. - The company achieved a net profit of RMB 32,161 million, marking a 30.9% increase from RMB 24,566 million in 2023[9]. - Total assets increased by 10.6% to RMB 778,244 million, up from RMB 703,623 million in 2023[11]. - Total liabilities rose by 10.3% to RMB 517,622 million compared to RMB 469,319 million in the previous year[11]. - The company’s total equity increased by 11.2% to RMB 260,622 million from RMB 234,304 million in 2023[11]. - The comprehensive solvency ratio stood at 232.6%, while the core solvency ratio was at 211.0%[15]. - The comprehensive cost ratio stood at 98.8%, with underwriting profit amounting to CNY 5.71 billion and total investment income reaching CNY 34.94 billion, resulting in a net profit of CNY 32.16 billion and a return on equity of 13.0%[21]. - Total investment income amounted to RMB 34.94 billion, with a net profit of RMB 32.16 billion, marking a historical high and a net asset return rate of 13.0%, up 2.2 percentage points year-on-year[27]. - The company's pre-tax profit for 2024 was RMB 38.02 billion, an increase of RMB 9.98 billion (or 35.6%) compared to 2023[61]. - Net profit for 2024 increased to RMB 32.16 billion, up RMB 7.60 billion (or 30.9%) from RMB 24.57 billion in 2023[63]. - The net cash inflow from operating activities was RMB 36.46 billion, a year-on-year increase of RMB 15.92 billion (or 77.5%) in 2024[64]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company plans to distribute a final dividend of RMB 0.332 per share, including an interim dividend of RMB 0.54 per share[15]. - The company distributed an interim dividend of CNY 0.208 per share and proposed a final dividend of CNY 0.332 per share to shareholders[21]. - The company plans to distribute a total dividend of CNY 0.54 per share for the year 2024, with an interim dividend of CNY 0.208 per share already distributed[79]. - The company plans to distribute a final dividend of CNY 0.332 per share for the year ending December 31, 2024, totaling approximately CNY 73.85 billion[131]. Market Position and Growth - The company aims to enhance its market position and continue to innovate in insurance services, contributing to the modernization of China's financial sector[20]. - The company achieved a total original insurance premium income of CNY 538.06 billion in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 4.3% and maintaining a market share of 31.8% in the property insurance sector[21][26]. - The company aims to enhance its international market position while consolidating its domestic market leadership, focusing on technological insurance development and green insurance initiatives[24]. - The company processed over 180 million claims throughout the year, demonstrating its commitment to disaster relief and claims service[23]. - The company expanded its market presence by establishing the first comprehensive catastrophe insurance in Hebei and creating a "carbon-neutral" insurance outlet in Xiamen[22]. - The company is considering strategic acquisitions to enhance its service offerings, with potential targets identified in the insurance sector[89]. Innovation and Product Development - The company launched several innovative insurance products, including the "PICC China Earthquake Catastrophe Model" and "Cybersecurity Insurance Risk Pricing Model," enhancing its service offerings[23]. - The company aims to enhance its core competitiveness by innovating business models, particularly in the new energy vehicle insurance sector[83]. - The company will continue to leverage technology, including big data and artificial intelligence, to drive innovation in its business models[83]. - New product launches are expected to contribute an additional 5 billion RMB in revenue over the next fiscal year[92]. Risk Management and Compliance - The company is committed to enhancing risk management capabilities in response to increasing external complexities and climate change risks, focusing on early identification and proactive measures[123]. - The company will focus on risk prevention and management, establishing a comprehensive risk management system to enhance governance and compliance[84]. - The company emphasizes compliance with laws and regulations, maintaining a good overall compliance status in its management activities for 2024[128]. - The company is committed to upholding the principles of diligence and integrity in its operations, as stated by the supervisory board[199]. - In 2024, the company will strengthen internal controls and risk management capabilities as per the Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China[200]. Investment Strategy - The company continues to optimize its investment asset portfolio while adhering to a long-term and stable investment philosophy[54]. - The company intends to invest in high-dividend stocks while maintaining a cautious approach to credit quality and non-standard financial products[84]. - The company has a maximum annual limit of RMB 8,500 million for purchasing debt investment products involving related parties, with actual purchases totaling RMB 3,780 million this year[168]. - The company has a maximum annual limit of RMB 8,500 million for purchasing equity investment products involving related parties, with actual purchases totaling RMB 7,350 million this year[168]. Corporate Governance - The company maintained a strong commitment to corporate governance, with all board members rated as "competent" in their annual performance evaluations[199]. - The supervisory board emphasized the importance of compliance and risk management, regularly reviewing reports from various departments[197]. - The company is committed to enhancing corporate governance in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, including the Company Law and Listing Rules[200]. - The audit committee reviewed the audited performance of the company and its subsidiaries for the year[188]. Social Responsibility and Sustainability - The company is committed to developing green insurance products and promoting ESG practices to support comprehensive green transformation in the economy[82]. - The company has implemented measures to reduce resource consumption, including promoting paperless operations and energy-saving initiatives[127]. - The company has not faced any administrative penalties related to environmental issues in 2024[126]. - The company and its subsidiaries made charitable donations totaling 47 million yuan, with 27 million yuan allocated for public welfare donations[140].
中国财险(02328) - 2024 - 年度财报