Cai Jing Wang·2026-01-21 06:05Industry Insights - In 2025, multiple insurance companies reported annual claims data showing a continuous increase in both the number and amount of claims, with an overall claim approval rate exceeding 99% [1] - Medical insurance had the highest number of claims, while critical illness insurance had the highest claim amounts, indicating a significant protection gap [1] - Claims processing times have significantly improved, with some companies achieving instant payouts; however, the "claims difficulty" issue persists mainly due to inaccurate health disclosures, misunderstandings of policy terms, and insufficient documentation, rather than widespread claim denials [1] - Experts recommend that consumers scientifically allocate medical and critical illness insurance based on age, income, and family responsibilities, particularly emphasizing adequate coverage for family breadwinners [1] Corporate Developments - Deutsche Bank's insurance subsidiary, Deutsche Bank Life Insurance Co., has increased its registered capital to 3.785 billion yuan, marking a 68.97% increase from 2.24 billion yuan [2] - On January 14, China Pacific Life Insurance Co. announced its participation in a stock acquisition of Shanghai International Airport Co., increasing its holdings to 124,415,684 shares, representing 5.00% of the A-share capital [3] - China Ping An is set to sell a 34% stake in Shenzhen United Property Exchange, comprising 170 million shares, with a listing price of 408 million yuan (2.4 yuan per share) [4] - On January 14, the general manager of Kaibin Property Insurance Co., Xia Dongyou, resigned for personal reasons, with Bai Chengmin appointed as the interim head to ensure a smooth management transition [5] - On January 14, Jiao Yin Life Insurance announced a leadership change, with Li Ya appointed as the new chairman, succeeding Wang Qingyan [6]