ZHONGTAI SECURITIES·2025-12-20 11:27Group 1 - The core view of the report indicates that the A-share insurance industry is expected to return to a P/EV of 1x, with both asset and liability sides flourishing, driven by a recovery in EV growth and favorable interest rate conditions [3][4][36] - The report anticipates a long-term EV growth rate returning to double digits, with a focus on opportunities for long-term interest rates to break through the 2.0% threshold [3][36] - The insurance sector is expected to benefit from a gradual recovery in the equity market, which will enhance the investment ecosystem for insurance capital [6][39] Group 2 - In the life insurance sector, the report highlights a comprehensive and sustained widening of profit sources, with a positive outlook for the 2026 performance driven by asset reallocation and a gradual bull market in equities [4][36] - The non-auto insurance sector is set to improve underwriting profitability through a regulatory shift towards quality enhancement, with a projected increase in underwriting profit of approximately 5.8 billion yuan if profit margins improve by 1 percentage point [5][36] - The report suggests that the insurance companies are likely to maintain double-digit growth in core premium income and value growth in 2026, supported by effective channel expansion and improved sales dynamics [4][52] Group 3 - The report emphasizes the importance of the investment strategy, noting that the current low interest rate environment necessitates a focus on equity investments to enhance returns [6][39] - It is projected that the average EV growth for listed insurance companies will be 10.6%, 10.9%, and 10.8% from 2025 to 2027, with NBV growth rates of 34.7%, 21.7%, and 10.0% respectively [36][37] - The report indicates that the insurance sector's valuation is expected to gradually approach 1x P/EV as long-term interest rates stabilize and improve [39][40]