Huan Qiu Wang·2025-08-29 03:17Core Viewpoint - The insurance industry is increasingly favoring high-dividend stocks as a key investment strategy, with significant growth in stock allocations and a notable shift in investment preferences towards equities over bonds [1][5][6]. Group 1: Investment Trends - As of June 2025, the stock investment scale of China Insurance has increased by 60.7% compared to the beginning of the year, outperforming the CSI 300 Dividend Index by 7.8 percentage points [1]. - By the end of Q2 2025, the total stock investment balance of property and life insurance companies reached 3.07 trillion yuan, a 26.3% increase from the end of 2024 [2]. - The proportion of stock investments in property insurance companies rose from 7.21% at the end of 2024 to 8.33% by Q2 2025, while life insurance companies saw an increase from 7.57% to 8.81% [1][2]. Group 2: Asset Allocation Strategy - The insurance sector is adopting a "barbell" strategy, balancing fixed income and equity investments to mitigate duration mismatch risks and enhance portfolio yield [3]. - The preference for stocks is driven by a low interest rate environment and a policy framework encouraging long-term investments, leading to a sustained demand for equity assets [5][6]. Group 3: Market Activity - In 2025, insurance capital has been a major source of incremental funds in the stock market, injecting over 600 billion yuan in the first half of the year [2]. - Insurance companies have engaged in 30 equity stakes this year, with a focus on banks and other sectors, indicating a resurgence in "stake acquisition" activities [4]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Insurance institutions expect to maintain their asset allocation ratios from early 2025, with a slight increase in stock and bond investments anticipated [5]. - The sectors expected to perform well include pharmaceuticals, electronics, banking, and defense, with a focus on high-dividend and innovative assets [6][7].