智通财经网·2026-01-29 06:21Core Viewpoint - The insurance sector is experiencing a significant upward trend, driven by the expiration of high-interest fixed deposits and increased competitiveness in dividend insurance products, leading to strong new premium growth among leading insurance companies [1] Group 1: Market Performance - Major insurance stocks have shown notable gains, with New China Life Insurance up 3.48% to HKD 65.4, China Pacific Insurance up 3.48% to HKD 39.9, Ping An Insurance up 3.03% to HKD 73.1, and China Life Insurance up 1.02% to HKD 35.54 [1] Group 2: Industry Dynamics - Since 2026, over 50 trillion yuan in high-interest fixed deposits are set to mature, prompting discussions on fund flows in the market [1] - Donghai Securities indicates that the "New Year" sales for insurance in 2026 are robust, supported by the demand for stable financial management from residents and the further realization of capacity in the bank-insurance channel [1] - The overall premium scale in the insurance industry is expected to maintain high growth momentum during the "New Year" period, with leading companies leveraging their channel and product advantages [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - Huachuang Securities anticipates that listed insurance companies will see performance growth in 2025, primarily driven by investment performance [1] - In the medium term, the first half of 2026 is expected to have relatively low base pressure, with an active equity market and a thriving liability side likely to drive performance beyond expectations [1] - Long-term trends indicate a stabilization in long-term interest rates, significantly reducing pressure from interest margin losses, with potential for PEV valuations to recover towards 1x [1]