Ge Long Hui·2026-03-02 06:03Core Viewpoint - The insurance sector is expected to regain momentum as the earnings announcement period approaches, driven by five key catalysts [1] Group 1: Key Catalysts - Discussion on enhancing total shareholder returns [1] - Management's optimistic guidance on life insurance sales prospects for fiscal year 2026 [1] - Robust solvency capital position anticipated for Q4 2025 [1] - Decrease in cost of capital [1] - Increased confidence in the recovery of the Contractual Service Margin (CSM) for life insurance reserves [1] Group 2: Company Preferences - Preference for China Ping An due to its recovery in life insurance sales and attractive valuation [1] - Favorable outlook for China Life, which not only shows strong life insurance sales growth but also engages in discussions to enhance shareholder returns [1] - "Overweight" ratings assigned to China Ping An and China Life H-shares, with target prices set at HKD 100 and HKD 40 respectively [1]