Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the non-bank financial sector [1]. Core Insights - The recent notification from the Ministry of Finance emphasizes the importance of long-term assessments for state-owned commercial insurance companies, aiming to enhance their stable operation and increase their market participation [1][3]. - The adjustment in the assessment criteria for net asset return rates and capital preservation rates aims to encourage long-term investment strategies among insurance companies [3][4]. - The report highlights that the long-cycle assessment will help alleviate the impact of short-term market fluctuations on performance, thereby increasing the willingness of insurance funds to enter the market [8][9]. Summary by Sections Background - The regulatory environment is being optimized to promote long-term investments, with a series of measures introduced to address the barriers faced by insurance funds in making long-term investments [2]. - Key measures include increasing the A-share investment ratio and stability of commercial insurance funds, as well as simplifying the regulatory ratios for equity assets [2]. Content - The assessment weight for the 3-5 year cycle has been raised to 70%, with the new evaluation method combining annual, 3-year, and 5-year indicators [3][4]. - The notification introduces a new assessment requirement for the preservation and appreciation rate of state-owned capital, aligning it with the assessment method for net asset return rates [4]. Impact - The long-cycle assessment system is expected to facilitate the entry of insurance funds into the market, particularly in a low-interest-rate environment, which has been squeezing profit margins for insurance companies [8][9]. - Increasing the proportion of equity investments is anticipated to enhance the investment yield elasticity for insurance companies, thereby providing a buffer against interest margin losses [9]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that despite potential pressures on new business growth, the ongoing optimization of product structures and the increase in floating income products will support the net profit value (NBV) [15]. - It recommends specific insurance stocks that are likely to benefit from these trends, including New China Life Insurance, China Life Insurance, and China Pacific Insurance [15].
《进一步加强国有商业保险公司长周期考核的通知》点评:长周期考核权重升至70%,利好险资加大入市力度
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