2026保险业前瞻：“报行合一”有望带动行业费用率改善

Core Viewpoint - The 2026 regulatory work meeting of the National Financial Regulatory Administration established the financial regulatory tone for the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, emphasizing the continuous promotion of "reporting and operation integration" in the insurance industry and the adjustment of predetermined interest rates [1] Group 1: Trends in the Insurance Industry - The insurance industry is expected to exhibit three core trends in 2026: low upper limits on predetermined interest rates for traditional insurance, the rise of dividend insurance as a market mainstream due to its "fixed income + floating" characteristics, and the strategic position of insurance funds as "patient capital" [1] - Dividend insurance is gaining popularity as it effectively balances the risk of interest margin losses for insurance companies and the inflation resistance needs of customers, with a current predetermined interest rate research value of 1.89% [2][3] - The sales of dividend insurance are closely linked to investment yield rates and competing product yields, with the decline in bank deposit rates making dividend insurance more attractive to residents [4] Group 2: Reporting and Operation Integration - The "reporting and operation integration" initiative has been implemented in the auto insurance sector and is now being extended to non-auto insurance areas, which is expected to fundamentally change the industry's cost competition model [5][6] - This integration is anticipated to improve industry expense ratios, reduce overall operating costs, and enhance insurance companies' ability to price risks accurately [7] - The competition in the bancassurance channel is expected to shift from a focus on fees and products to a competition based on professional capabilities and comprehensive services [8] Group 3: Strategic Investment Directions - The meeting highlighted the importance of cultivating "patient capital" to support the development of new productive forces, with insurance funds being well-suited for long-term, stable funding support [9] - Infrastructure and real estate, along with private equity, are expected to become key areas for alternative investments by insurance funds, aligning with their investment characteristics [10] - Insurance companies are encouraged to increase their equity investment in strategic emerging industries, focusing on sectors like 5G, artificial intelligence, healthcare, and new consumption, which are seen as having significant growth potential [11]