房屋保险制度箭在弦上 保什么、如何保
Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-10-15 15:40

Core Viewpoint - A new transformation is emerging in the field of housing safety management, with the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development advocating for the establishment of three key systems: housing inspection, housing safety management funds, and housing insurance, to provide institutional support for the safety management of housing throughout its lifecycle [1][2]. Group 1: Housing Insurance System - The housing insurance system is one of the three core systems proposed by the Ministry, aimed at managing and transferring housing risks, especially as nearly 20% of urban housing in China is over 30 years old, with projections indicating that nearly 80% will be considered "aged" by 2040 [2][7]. - Currently, there is no unified model for housing insurance in China, but it generally refers to risk protection for homes through insurance, where insurance companies compensate for losses or damages according to contract terms [2][3]. - Recent pilot programs for housing insurance have been initiated in various regions, such as Guangzhou's implementation plan for housing safety insurance and Dongguan's "Fanguanjia" comprehensive housing insurance trial [2]. Group 2: Comparison with Home Insurance - The existing home insurance primarily covers household property, including homes, against losses from incidents like fires or natural disasters, while housing insurance focuses on the structural quality risks of the house itself and damages due to aging [4][5]. - Home insurance is a purely commercial product, whereas housing insurance is expected to become a policy-oriented insurance, potentially with government subsidies for premiums [4][5]. Group 3: Challenges and Development - The development of housing insurance in China is still in its early stages, facing challenges such as limited product variety and coverage compared to mature markets abroad [3][7]. - Key challenges include the lack of a comprehensive legal framework for housing insurance, insufficient public awareness of risks associated with aging properties, and difficulties in precise pricing and risk management due to a lack of historical data [7]. - The implementation of housing insurance may require government funding or subsidies, and there is a need for increased public awareness and encouragement for insurance companies to develop more personalized housing insurance products [7].