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Core Viewpoint - Green insurance is a crucial component of green finance, aimed at supporting the comprehensive green transformation of the economy and society through loss compensation, risk reduction, and capital guidance [1] Group 1: Policy and Development Goals - The recent implementation plan by the National Financial Regulatory Administration and the People's Bank of China outlines that insurance companies should develop targeted risk protection schemes and improve the green insurance system to enhance the quality and efficiency of green insurance business [1] - The green finance development goals for the next five years include establishing a comprehensive green finance system with strong regulations, leading standards, and a rich variety of products, significantly enhancing the professional service capabilities of banking and insurance institutions in green finance [1] Group 2: Industry Innovations and Products - The insurance industry has actively provided green insurance risk protection by focusing on key sectors and industries, developing innovative green insurance products tailored to the risk characteristics and protection needs of the new energy storage industry [2] - New green insurance products have been innovated, including forestry carbon sink index insurance and carbon trading loss insurance, with the first carbon asset loss insurance launched in Shanghai, providing risk protection for carbon asset holders [3] Group 3: Investment and Growth - The insurance industry is exploring various forms to expand investments in green projects, with significant investments made in energy infrastructure and renewable energy projects, contributing to the green and low-carbon transformation of the energy industry [3] - In 2024, China Pacific Insurance is expected to see a 27.4% year-on-year increase in green premiums and a 16.9% increase in green investments, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainable development [3] Group 4: Challenges and Recommendations - Despite the progress in supporting low-carbon transformation and green development, the insurance industry faces challenges such as weak innovation foundations and high pricing and risk control difficulties, necessitating further optimization of incentive policies and information sharing mechanisms [4]