Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-02-10 06:08Core Viewpoint - The insurance industry maintains a recommended rating, supported by a "slow bull" market trend that benefits both asset returns for insurance companies and sales of floating income-type dividend insurance [1] Group 1: Life Insurance Companies - In 2023, life insurance companies achieved a cumulative premium income of 43,624 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 8.9%, slightly down from 9.1% [3] - December's premium income for life insurance companies was 2,152 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 6.0%, with life insurance premiums at 1,683 billion, up 10.1% [3] - The strong performance in life insurance is expected to continue into 2026, particularly in the bancassurance channel, where new single premiums are anticipated to double [3] Group 2: Property Insurance Companies - Property insurance companies reported a cumulative premium income of 17,570 billion in 2023, with a stable year-on-year growth of 3.9% [4] - December's premium income for property insurance was 1,413 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 4.4%, and auto insurance premiums at 977 billion, up 2.2% [4] - Non-auto insurance premiums in December reached 437 billion, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 9.6%, driven by low base effects from the previous year [4] Group 3: Overall Industry Performance - The total premium income for the insurance industry in 2023 was 61,194 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.4% [5] - By the end of December, the total assets of the insurance industry reached 413,145 billion, a 15.1% increase from the beginning of the year, while net assets grew by 10.2% to 36,640 billion [5] - Investment recommendations include China Ping An, New China Life, China Life, and China Taiping, with a focus on the long-term investment value of China Property Insurance [5]