Soochow Securities·2026-01-24 02:20Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the insurance industry [1] Core Insights - The insurance industry is accelerating its layout in the health and wellness sector, driven by policy guidance and industry association leadership [1] - The average annual compound growth rate of commercial health insurance has exceeded 20% over the past decade, with over 11,000 medical insurance products currently available [4] - The report anticipates that insurance institutions will further accelerate their investments in the health and wellness sector, leveraging policy support to create a second growth curve through the "insurance products + health services" model [4] Industry Trends - The China Insurance Industry Association held a seminar focusing on the high-quality development of commercial health insurance, discussing the integration of commercial insurance with the medical field [4] - The Shanghai Financial Regulatory Bureau has released a plan for the high-quality development of pension finance, proposing 20 measures to support the pension industry [4] - Major insurance companies are establishing specialized health management subsidiaries to build a comprehensive health and wellness service ecosystem [4] Financial Performance - The report indicates that both the liability and asset sides of the insurance companies are continuously improving, with significant upward valuation potential [4] - The market demand remains strong, and the reduction in the preset interest rate along with the transformation of participating insurance will optimize liability costs [4] - As of January 23, 2026, the insurance sector's valuation is projected at 0.61-0.83 times PEV and 1.10-2.19 times PB, which is at a historical low [4]