36万亿元！险资，新高！

Core Viewpoint - The insurance industry in China has seen a significant increase in fund utilization, with the total balance surpassing 36 trillion yuan as of Q2 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 17.4% [2]. Group 1: Fund Utilization Overview - As of Q2 2025, the fund utilization balance of property insurance companies reached 2.35 trillion yuan, while life insurance companies held 32.6 trillion yuan [2]. - The total investment in stocks and securities investment funds by both life and property insurance companies amounted to 4.73 trillion yuan, marking a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [3][4]. Group 2: Equity Investment Trends - The proportion of equity investments has been steadily increasing, with life insurance companies investing 4.35 trillion yuan in stocks and securities investment funds, a 25.7% increase year-on-year, representing 13.34% of their total fund utilization [4]. - Property insurance companies invested 379.2 billion yuan in stocks and securities investment funds, accounting for 16.16% of their total fund utilization, showing a significant increase [4]. - The rise in equity investment is attributed to several factors, including stock market gains, a low-interest-rate environment, and regulatory policies encouraging long-term investments [5]. Group 3: Bond Investment Dynamics - The total balance of bond investments by both life and property insurance companies reached 17.87 trillion yuan, a substantial increase of 1.9 trillion yuan from the end of 2024, making it the largest investment category [8]. - Life insurance companies held 16.92 trillion yuan in bonds, representing 51.90% of their total fund utilization, while property insurance companies held 945.5 billion yuan, accounting for 40.29% [8]. - The recent tax policy changes regarding bond interest income are not expected to alter the fundamental role of bonds as a stable investment for insurance funds [9]. Group 4: Decline in Bank Deposits - The proportion of investments in bank deposits has been declining, with life insurance companies holding 8.02% and property insurance companies holding 17.24% of their total fund utilization in bank deposits as of Q2 2025 [9]. Group 5: Future Investment Outlook - Analysts suggest that insurance funds may shift towards investments with better tax advantages or higher returns, with a continued emphasis on equity investments in the long term [10].