Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the insurance industry [1] Core Insights - The report discusses the introduction of the "Insurance Company Asset-Liability Management Measures (Draft for Comments)" aimed at enhancing the asset-liability management capabilities of insurance companies and strengthening regulatory frameworks [2][3] - The draft includes five main aspects: defining asset-liability management goals and principles, standardizing governance structures, clarifying policies and procedures, establishing regulatory and monitoring indicators, and enhancing supervision [2][4] - The regulatory indicators set minimum standards for insurance companies, including coverage ratios and liquidity measures, which are designed to improve risk management and ensure better alignment between assets and liabilities [4][5] Summary by Sections Background - Prior to 2018, the asset-liability management regulations for insurance companies were fragmented and lacked specific constraints. The establishment of a comprehensive regulatory framework began with the issuance of various rules by the former insurance regulatory authority [3] - Recent changes in the external environment and internal conditions of the insurance industry necessitate a more robust asset-liability management framework, especially with the upcoming implementation of new accounting standards in 2026 [3] Content - The draft aims to integrate existing regulations and enhance the asset-liability management framework by introducing clear management goals, governance structures, and regulatory indicators [4] - Key regulatory indicators for property insurance companies include: 1. Coverage ratio of settled funds: minimum standard of 100% 2. Income coverage ratio: minimum standard of 100% 3. Liquidity coverage ratio under stress scenarios: minimum standard of 100% [4][6] - For life insurance companies, the draft specifies: 1. Effective duration gap: must not exceed 5 years or be less than -5 years 2. Comprehensive investment income coverage ratio: minimum standard of 100% 3. Net investment income coverage ratio: minimum standard of 100% 4. Liquidity coverage ratio under stress scenarios: minimum standard of 100% [4][7] Impact - The introduction of these measures is expected to enhance the asset-liability management capabilities of insurance companies, thereby improving their long-term operational resilience. The measures address existing gaps in management practices and regulatory standards [5] - By quantifying regulatory indicators and optimizing monitoring metrics, the draft aims to reflect the true economic value and risk levels of insurance companies, promoting better alignment of assets and liabilities [5]