Ge Long Hui A P P·2025-12-08 02:14Core Viewpoint - The A-share market's insurance stocks have shown strong performance, driven by regulatory changes that lower risk factors for long-term equity holdings by insurance companies, encouraging long-term capital investment [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - Insurance stocks collectively strengthened, with China Ping An leading the gains at 2.6%, followed by New China Life and China Pacific Insurance, both rising over 2% [1]. - Year-to-date performance shows significant increases, with China Ping An up 26.37%, New China Life up 42.22%, and China Pacific Insurance up 16.02% [2]. Group 2: Regulatory Changes - The National Financial Regulatory Administration announced a policy on December 5, 2025, adjusting risk factors for insurance companies holding specific A-shares for a certain period, which will positively impact their solvency ratios [1]. - This policy is seen as a measure to encourage long-term capital into the market, providing additional incentives for insurance companies to increase equity allocations [1]. Group 3: Industry Outlook - CICC's report anticipates a "golden era" for the life insurance industry by 2026, with a more positive trend in liabilities and a shift in investment logic towards valuing growth capabilities [1]. - High-quality life insurance companies are expected to regain their valuation targets, with P/EV ratios projected to exceed 1.0x [1].