Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-10-22 06:15Core Viewpoint - China Life Insurance Company expects a significant increase in net profit for the first three quarters of 2025, projecting a range of approximately 156.79 billion to 177.69 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of about 50% to 70% compared to 2024 [1] Group 1: Performance Forecasts - China Life is the third listed insurance company to announce a profit increase for the third quarter [2] - People's Insurance Company of China (PICC) anticipates a net profit of 26.75 billion yuan for the first three quarters, with a growth of 40% to 60% compared to 2024 [2] - New China Life Insurance expects a net profit between 29.99 billion and 34.12 billion yuan, with an increase of 9.31 billion to 13.44 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 45% to 65% [2] Group 2: Reasons for Profit Increase - The three insurance companies attribute their profit increases to two main factors [3] - The first factor is the optimization of financial operations and structural reforms in the insurance supply side, with a focus on value creation and efficiency improvement [4] - China Life emphasizes its role as an economic stabilizer and its commitment to enhancing sustainable development capabilities through diversified products and services [4] - The second factor is the proactive entry of medium- and long-term funds into the market, leading to a significant increase in investment returns [5] - China Life and PICC have both focused on long-term, value-oriented investments, enhancing their investment portfolios to improve stability and long-term returns [5] - Analysts expect that the overall positive performance of the equity market will further accelerate profit growth for listed insurance companies in the third quarter [5]