国泰海通：利变产品转型深化 资负改善可期

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the transformation of life insurance companies towards dividend insurance is expected to alleviate rigid liability cost pressures and enhance net profit and net asset stability [1][2] - The low interest rate environment has made traditional insurance product strategies unsustainable, leading to a shift towards dividend insurance products that can lock in returns [1][2] - The transition to dividend insurance requires collaboration across channels, products, and investments, with a focus on improving the asset-liability management [1][3] Group 2 - The sales of dividend insurance products are expected to increase significantly in 2025, which will help reduce rigid liability costs under new accounting standards [2] - The transformation towards dividend insurance is anticipated to be firm across insurance companies, driven by regulatory guidance to lower liability costs [3] - The importance of asset-liability management is increasing, with thin-margin VFA policies potentially negatively impacting profitability [3]