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Core Viewpoint - HSBC Life Insurance Co., Ltd. has received regulatory approval to increase its registered capital by 362 million yuan, marking the third capital injection from HSBC Insurance (Asia) Ltd. since its transition from a joint venture to a wholly foreign-owned enterprise in June 2022, totaling 1.65 billion yuan in capital increases [1][2][3]. Capital Increase Details - Following this capital increase, HSBC Life's registered capital will rise from 2.314 billion yuan to 2.676 billion yuan, with HSBC Insurance maintaining a 100% ownership stake [2][3]. - The purpose of the capital increase is to enhance the company's solvency and risk resilience, reflecting the shareholders' commitment to HSBC Life's long-term development in the Chinese market [2][3]. Business Development - HSBC Life has accelerated its expansion in the Chinese market, establishing branches in Sichuan and Jiangsu provinces in early 2024, and now operates in key regions including Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Guangdong [3]. - The company has shown steady growth in insurance business revenue, with a significant increase from 2.227 billion yuan in 2019 to 13.838 billion yuan in 2024 [4]. Financial Performance - Despite revenue growth, HSBC Life has faced profitability challenges, with net profits fluctuating significantly. After three consecutive years of losses from 2021 to 2023, the company returned to profitability in 2024 with a net profit of 195 million yuan [4]. - In Q1 2025, HSBC Life reported insurance business revenue of 3.572 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.32%, but also recorded a net loss of 123 million yuan, indicating ongoing profitability challenges [5][7]. Solvency and Management Changes - The solvency report for Q1 2025 indicated a decline in both core and comprehensive solvency ratios, which were 176.88% and 252.06%, respectively, down by over 16 percentage points from the previous quarter [8]. - In January 2025, a management change occurred with the resignation of the chairman, Sun Danying, and the appointment of Cheng Siyun as the new chairman, who brings over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry [9].