华西证券:险企利润高基数下再创新高 总投资收益显著提升
智通财经网·2025-11-07 06:35

Core Insights - The net profit of five A-share listed insurance companies reached CNY 426.04 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 33.5% despite a high base from the previous year [1] - Investment assets of these companies totaled CNY 20.26 trillion by the end of Q3 2025, up 10.4% from the beginning of the year, benefiting from a rising equity market [3] Group 1: Profit Performance - The net profit growth rates for the five insurance companies from highest to lowest are: China Life +60.5%, New China Life +58.9%, PICC +28.9%, Taikang +19.3%, and Ping An +11.5% [1] - In Q3 alone, the combined net profit reached CNY 247.85 billion, a year-on-year increase of 68.3%, with China Life and New China Life leading the growth due to investment income elasticity [1] - By the end of Q3 2025, the total net assets of these companies amounted to CNY 23.11 trillion, reflecting a growth of 10.3% from the beginning of the year [1] Group 2: Life Insurance and Non-Life Insurance Performance - The new business value (NBV) for life insurance companies showed significant growth, with the following year-on-year increases: PICC Life +76.6%, New China Life +50.8%, Ping An +46.2%, China Life +41.8%, and Taikang +31.2% [2] - The premium income for non-life insurance companies also saw positive growth, with PICC +3.5%, Ping An +7.1%, and Taikang +0.1%, primarily driven by stable growth in auto insurance premiums [2] - The combined loss ratio (COR) for these companies improved, with PICC at 96.1%, Ping An at 97.0%, and Taikang at 97.6%, indicating significant increases in underwriting profits [2] Group 3: Investment Performance - The total investment income for the five insurance companies increased significantly, with China Life +40.7%, New China Life +40.3%, PICC +36.6%, Taikang +26.8%, and Ping An +19.5% [3] - The overall net investment yield declined due to pressure from low interest rates on fixed-income assets, while the total investment yield improved due to a strong stock market [3] Group 4: Investment Recommendations - On the liability side, the dynamic adjustment of life insurance interest rates and the transformation of dividend insurance are expected to reduce liability costs and enhance NBV value rates [4] - The continuous improvement in underwriting profits is anticipated as non-life insurance companies advance channel integration and refined expense management [4] - The current public fund holdings in insurance stocks are relatively low, with the insurance index PB valuation at 1.42x, which is at a historical low level [4]