专访袁颖晖：储能出海的绿色保险带，背后是千亿美元新市场

Core Insights - The article discusses the rapid overseas expansion of Chinese energy storage companies, highlighting that eight out of the top ten global energy storage system suppliers by shipment volume in the first three quarters of 2025 are Chinese firms [1] - The article emphasizes the emerging risks associated with this expansion, including technical hazards like lithium battery thermal runaway and the volatility of overseas policies and regulations [1] - A new market for value-added services in the energy storage sector is anticipated, with projections indicating growth from approximately $10.9 billion in 2025 to nearly $180 billion by 2035 [1][10] Company Strategy - Zhongyi Property Insurance Co., Ltd. aims to increase its green insurance business to 30%-40% of total operations within five years, positioning it as the largest business segment [2][9] - The company focuses on the green insurance sector as a strategic choice to differentiate itself in a competitive market, particularly by aligning with China's green transition goals [3][4] - The company has established a "Green Insurance Research Center" to focus on energy storage, recognizing its critical role in the renewable energy landscape [7] Market Dynamics - The traditional insurance market is saturated, while the green insurance sector presents broader opportunities with relatively smaller entry barriers for new participants [4][5] - The company leverages its parent company, Chubb Group, to provide localized risk management services for Chinese enterprises operating abroad, particularly in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative [5][6] Risk Management Innovations - The article introduces the "Risk as a Service" (RaaS) model, which is expected to reshape insurance underwriting logic by integrating long-term contracts among owners, suppliers, and insurers [10][11] - The company is developing an online risk assessment system for electrochemical energy storage stations, utilizing AI algorithms to quantify risks and generate diagnostic reports [12]