经济日报：保险业上半年保障水平提升

Core Insights - The insurance industry in China has shown resilience and progress in the first half of 2025, with total assets exceeding 39.2 trillion yuan and premium income growing by 5.1% year-on-year [3][10] - The industry is navigating challenges posed by low interest rates, stringent regulations, and new accounting standards, which present both risks and strategic opportunities for structural adjustments [2][10] Asset Management - As of the end of Q2 2025, the total investment balance of insurance companies surpassed 36 trillion yuan, marking a 17.4% increase year-on-year [3] - Bonds remain the primary investment choice for insurance funds, with a bond investment balance of 17.87 trillion yuan, while stock investments have also gained traction, reaching over 3 trillion yuan [4] Premium Income and Claims - The insurance sector's original premium income for the first half of 2025 reached 3.7 trillion yuan, with significant contributions from life insurance products such as dividend, annuity, and health insurance [3][6] - Claims and benefits paid by insurance companies amounted to 1.3 trillion yuan, reflecting a 9% increase, indicating a deepening of the insurance protection function [6][10] Solvency and Regulatory Environment - The overall solvency adequacy ratio for the insurance industry stood at 204.5% as of Q2 2025, well above regulatory requirements [8] - The regulatory environment remains challenging, with some smaller insurers facing capital and investment management weaknesses, necessitating innovation in capital supplementation and diversified asset allocation [10] Strategic Moves by Companies - Companies like China Ping An have actively increased their stakes in banks and other financial institutions, reflecting a strategic focus on long-term value recognition [5] - The industry is increasingly exploring diversified investment strategies, including the establishment of private equity funds to enhance asset allocation [5][9]