Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-11-03 12:55Core Insights - ZhongAn Insurance has successfully launched its first overseas new energy vehicle insurance business, becoming the first internet insurance company in China to do so [4] - The export of new energy vehicles from China reached 1.758 million units from January to September 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 89.4%, prompting insurance companies to explore overseas markets for new growth opportunities [1][2] - Major insurance companies like PICC and CPIC have made significant progress in launching new energy vehicle insurance overseas since 2025 [1] Group 1: Market Expansion - The new energy vehicle insurance sector is becoming a crucial source of business growth for property insurance companies, with a rising share in overall auto insurance [1] - In the first half of 2025, Ping An Property & Casualty reported new energy vehicle insurance premium income of 21.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 46.2%, capturing a market share of 27.6% [2] - ZhongAn Insurance's new energy vehicle insurance premiums grew approximately 125.4% year-on-year, accounting for over 18% of the company's total auto insurance premiums [2] Group 2: Strategic Collaborations - In June 2025, PICC, AXA Tianping, and AXA Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding to focus on the new energy vehicle insurance sector [3] - CPIC announced a partnership with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and Zhongyi Insurance Brokerage to establish a strategic collaboration with several leading new energy vehicle manufacturers in China, successfully launching multiple policies in the Thai market [3] - ZhongAn Insurance and Modern Insurance signed a cooperation framework for new energy vehicle insurance at the Shanghai International Reinsurance Conference, aiming to create a new model for international insurance cooperation [3] Group 3: Challenges and Opportunities - The overseas expansion of new energy vehicle insurance faces challenges such as data gaps, regulatory complexities, and the need for localized service networks [5][8] - The unique risks associated with new energy vehicles, such as their electric systems and smart connectivity, create a new risk landscape that domestic insurers can leverage [5] - The insurance industry is encouraged to provide comprehensive risk coverage for Chinese automakers expanding globally, aligning with national support for the globalization of new energy vehicles [5][8]