Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-24 12:16Core Viewpoint - China Post Life Insurance is undergoing a significant transformation in its investment strategy, focusing on direct equity investments, despite facing challenges in investment performance and profitability [1][8]. Investment Performance - In the first three quarters of 2025, China Post Life's comprehensive investment return rate was only 0.31%, significantly below the industry average of 6.10% [2][9]. - The third quarter saw a further decline in investment returns to -1.90%, making it the only bank-affiliated insurer with negative quarterly returns [2][10]. - The company has experienced consecutive investment net losses in 2023 and 2024, indicating a persistent issue with investment performance [2][10]. Business Scale and Profitability - China Post Life achieved insurance premium income of approximately 151.31 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 17.66% [3][11]. - Despite being the second-largest non-listed life insurance company by net profit, the company reported a 15.57% decline in net profit to 9.129 billion yuan [3][11]. - The increase in operating costs and insufficient investment returns have contributed to a "revenue without profit" situation [3][11]. Solvency and Management Concerns - The company's solvency ratios have been under pressure, with core solvency adequacy ratio dropping to 92.53% in the third quarter of 2025, nearing regulatory limits [3][12]. - The high surrender rate of 21% for participating insurance policies and management issues have raised concerns about the company's operational capabilities [3][12]. Investment Strategy and Actions - In 2025, China Post Life has made four significant equity investments, focusing on high-dividend assets in sectors like transportation infrastructure and environmental protection [4][13]. - The latest investment involved acquiring a 5% stake in Sichuan Road and Bridge, with a total investment of approximately 3.89 billion yuan [4][13]. - The company aims to convert equity investments into long-term holdings to stabilize dividends and mitigate short-term market fluctuations [4][15].