ZHONGTAI SECURITIES·2025-08-18 06:10Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the insurance sector, indicating a positive outlook for the industry over the next 6 to 12 months [2]. Core Insights - The insurance sector's total investment balance reached 36.23 trillion yuan by the end of Q2 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 17.4%, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of improvement [5]. - The asset allocation shows a continued increase in bond investments, with a slight slowdown in growth, while stock allocations have improved for five consecutive quarters [5][6]. - The report highlights that the insurance industry is not as negatively impacted as the market perceives, with valuations reflecting the pressures on both assets and liabilities [5]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The total market capitalization of the insurance industry is approximately 32,643.28 billion yuan, with a circulating market value of 32,637.15 billion yuan [2]. Investment Allocation - By the end of Q2 2025, the allocation of insurance funds was as follows: bank deposits (8.6%), bonds (51.1%), stocks (8.8%), securities investment funds (4.8%), long-term equity investments (7.9%), and other non-standard assets (18.2%) [5][6]. - The bond allocation has increased, but the growth rate has shown signs of slowing down, while stock allocation has seen a consistent rise [5]. Performance Metrics - The year-on-year growth rates for original premiums, net assets, and total assets as of June 2025 were 5.3%, 23.4%, and 16.1%, respectively, indicating improved operational performance [5]. - The solvency ratios for property and life insurance companies were reported at 240.6% and 196.6%, respectively, showing a recovery trend [5][18]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as New China Life Insurance, Ping An Insurance, China Life Insurance, AIA, China Pacific Insurance, and China People’s Insurance, as they are expected to benefit from the current market conditions [5].