Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-09-01 13:55Core Insights - The insurance industry is witnessing a significant shift towards profitability in the new energy vehicle (NEV) insurance sector, driven by the rapid growth of the NEV market in China and increasing competition among insurers [1][4][5] Group 1: Industry Performance - In 2024, the domestic insurance industry faced losses in the NEV insurance sector, with 31.05 million NEVs insured, generating premium income of 140.9 billion yuan, and incurring underwriting losses of 5.7 billion yuan [3] - By the first half of 2025, major insurers like China Pacific Insurance and Ping An Insurance reported profitability in their NEV insurance segments, with China Pacific's premium income reaching 10.596 billion yuan, up from 14.1% to 19.8% of total auto insurance premiums [4] - Ping An Insurance reported a 46.2% year-on-year increase in NEV insurance premium income to 21.7 billion yuan, achieving a market share of 27.6% and providing risk coverage of 21 trillion yuan [4] Group 2: Factors Contributing to Profitability - Key factors for the turnaround in profitability include policy support for pricing optimization, collaboration with the industry chain to reduce costs, and the expansion of premium scales to dilute costs [5] - Improvements in repair technology and supply chain optimization have also contributed to reduced costs in NEV insurance [5] Group 3: Industry Challenges and Solutions - Despite the profitability of leading insurers, the NEV insurance sector still faces overall underwriting losses, particularly in high-risk areas like ride-hailing services [6] - The regulatory framework and industry guidelines released in January 2025 aim to enhance data sharing, repair standards, and rate determination to improve the quality and efficiency of NEV insurance [6][7] Group 4: International Expansion - Major insurers are now looking to expand their NEV insurance offerings internationally, aligning with the global expansion of China's NEV market [8] - In the first half of 2025, China exported 3.083 million vehicles, with NEV exports growing by 75.2% to 1.06 million units [8][9] - Insurers like PICC have successfully launched NEV insurance products in Hong Kong and Thailand, with plans to further develop their international presence [9][10] Group 5: Data and Regulatory Challenges - The international expansion of NEV insurance faces challenges such as differing regulatory environments, local repair standards, and the need for localized service teams [11] - Establishing a global supply network for parts and collaborating with local repair businesses are crucial for ensuring efficient claims processing [11] - The lack of historical data in overseas markets complicates pricing and underwriting, necessitating the development of local data-driven pricing models [12]