Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-12-31 09:16Core Viewpoint - The insurance industry is experiencing a capital replenishment wave by the end of 2025, driven by regulatory changes and new accounting standards, with a total capital replenishment exceeding 114 billion yuan throughout the year [2][4][6]. Group 1: Capital Replenishment Trends - Insurance companies have issued a total of 1,013.7 billion yuan in capital supplementary bonds and perpetual bonds in 2025, with 23 companies participating in this issuance [4]. - The issuance of bonds has remained high for three consecutive years, with 1,121.7 billion yuan and 1,175 billion yuan issued in 2023 and 2024 respectively [3]. - The trend of capital replenishment is particularly pronounced in the last months of 2025, with several companies announcing significant bond issuances [3][4]. Group 2: Regulatory and Market Drivers - The tightening of regulatory policies and the complex market environment are key drivers for the capital replenishment, particularly the end of the transitional period for the "Second Generation of Solvency" rules and the implementation of IFRS 17 [6][7]. - The core solvency ratio of insurance companies has decreased to approximately 134.3%, down 4.8 percentage points from the previous year, indicating a pressing need for capital replenishment [7]. - The new accounting standards will increase reserve requirements and financial statement volatility, further pressuring capital levels [7][8]. Group 3: Industry Dynamics and Future Outlook - The capital replenishment wave is expected to lead to increased industry differentiation, with capital strength becoming a core competitive barrier [9]. - Companies with sufficient capital and clear strategies are likely to gain advantages in high-quality development, especially in capital-intensive sectors like pension finance [9]. - The effective allocation of newly raised capital towards high-quality business and risk management will be crucial for sustainable development in the industry [9][10].