Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao·2025-11-20 15:48Core Viewpoint - Insurance companies are increasingly issuing perpetual bonds and capital supplementary bonds to enhance their capital and solvency, with a total issuance exceeding 15 billion yuan since November [1][2]. Group 1: Bond Issuance Trends - The total bond issuance by insurance companies has decreased compared to last year but remains at a high level, with a notable preference for perpetual bonds [1][2]. - In November, several insurance companies accelerated their bond issuance, including Zhongyou Life (1.27 billion yuan), Yingda Taihe Life (2.5 billion yuan), Zhongzheng Property Insurance (4 billion yuan), Ping An Property Insurance (6 billion yuan), and others [2]. - The primary purpose of these bond issuances is to supplement capital and enhance the companies' solvency to support sustainable business development [2]. Group 2: Factors Influencing Bond Issuance - The surge in bond issuance is attributed to multiple factors, including a favorable regulatory approval timeline and the need to address the impact of new accounting standards on solvency ratios [3]. - The relatively low financing costs have also encouraged insurance companies to issue bonds, with coupon rates ranging from 2.15% to 2.40%, significantly lower than the previous years' rates around 3.5% [3][4]. Group 3: Perpetual Bonds as a Financing Tool - Perpetual bonds have emerged as a new tool for capital supplementation, allowing insurance companies to meet regulatory capital requirements without a fixed maturity [5]. - The issuance of perpetual bonds has gained momentum since the regulatory framework was established in 2022, with major companies like Taikang Life leading the way [5][6]. - The total issuance of perpetual bonds in 2023 reached 35.77 billion yuan, with projections for 2024 indicating further growth [6]. Group 4: Long-term Capital Strategies - While bond issuance provides short-term capital relief, the long-term solution lies in enhancing the insurance companies' internal capital generation capabilities [7]. - Companies are encouraged to focus on high-quality development, optimize business structures, and improve operational efficiency to reduce reliance on external capital [7]. - Strengthening asset-liability management and leveraging technology for operational efficiency are essential for sustainable growth in the insurance sector [7].