Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2026-01-06 02:11Group 1 - The A-share insurance sector rose by 6.17%, leading the Shenwan secondary industry classification, with notable individual stock performances including New China Life up 8.87% and China Pacific Insurance up 7.52%, both reaching new highs [1] - Analysts attribute the positive performance of the insurance sector since December 2025 to supportive policies, including adjustments to risk factors for stocks held by insurance companies and the introduction of the draft Asset-Liability Management Measures for insurance companies, aimed at optimizing asset-liability matching [1][2] - The insurance sector's growth is also driven by favorable earnings expectations and market liquidity, with the sector experiencing a 26.42% increase throughout 2025 [1] Group 2 - On the liability side, measures such as lowering the preset interest rate and promoting dividend insurance have alleviated cost pressures for insurance companies, with insurance products becoming increasingly important for residents' asset allocation [2] - On the asset side, policies have been relaxed to encourage long-term investments, including increasing the proportion of equity investments and expanding investment channels, which has led to significant investment returns for insurance companies [2] - The first three quarters of 2025 saw the five major listed insurance companies in A-shares achieve a record net profit of approximately 426.04 billion yuan [2]