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Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance and the Financial Regulatory Administration issued a notice regarding the implementation of the new insurance contract accounting standards, allowing insurance companies facing difficulties to apply for a deferral of execution until June 30, 2025 [2][7]. Summary by Sections Implementation of New Accounting Standards - The new insurance contract accounting standards, revised in December 2020, are set to be implemented by all insurance companies by January 1, 2026, with some companies already adopting them since January 1, 2023 [3][4]. - As of the first quarter of 2025, 27 life insurance companies have already implemented the new standards [3]. Challenges for Small and Medium-sized Insurance Companies - The implementation of the new standards poses significant challenges for small and medium-sized insurance companies due to high costs, limited historical data, and insufficient talent [5][6]. - The cost of switching to the new standards is estimated to exceed ten million yuan, which raises concerns among smaller firms about the investment [5][6]. Simplified Processing Arrangements - The notice provides simplified processing options for non-listed insurance companies, allowing them to adopt simplified methods in areas such as contract grouping, measurement, and reporting [8][10]. - These simplifications aim to reduce implementation costs without significantly impacting accounting information quality or economic decision-making [10][11]. Impact on Financial Performance - The new standards will increase the sensitivity of insurance companies' performance to interest rates, which could adversely affect the net assets of many small insurance firms already under financial strain [6][9]. - The overall market reaction to the new standards has been positive, with expectations that they will enhance the quality of accounting information and promote high-quality development in the insurance industry [4][9].