券商中国·2025-08-31 05:00Core Viewpoint - China Ping An has released its first half-year performance report as the leading A-share listed insurance company, highlighting its strategic focus on product development and investment strategies in response to changing market conditions [1][2]. Product Strategy - The company has completed the development of multiple new key products, which will be launched in batches starting in September. The new maximum guaranteed interest rates for various insurance products are set at 2.0% for ordinary life insurance, 1.75% for participating insurance, and 1.0% for universal insurance [3]. - The product strategy will focus on transitioning to participating insurance, expanding annuity insurance, and strengthening medical insurance offerings. The proportion of participating insurance in new individual policies has increased to around 40% in the first half of the year [3][4]. Investment Strategy - As of the first half of the year, the company's investment scale reached 6.2 trillion yuan, an increase of 8.2% from the beginning of the year. The allocation to stocks and equity funds rose from 9.9% to 12.6%, a 2.7 percentage point increase [5]. - The investment strategy emphasizes two main directions: high-dividend value stocks as a substitute for declining fixed-income returns and growth-oriented industries supported by policies, such as technology and high-end manufacturing [5][6]. - The company is actively increasing its equity allocation while managing risks, with a focus on stable, high-dividend stocks, particularly from large state-owned enterprises, which are characterized by strong operations and stable dividends [8][7]. Market Outlook - The domestic equity market is showing increased stability and positive prospects, driven by government support for capital markets and the emergence of new investment opportunities in sectors like artificial intelligence and high-end manufacturing [6][7]. - The company anticipates that the adjustment in interest rates will enhance the value of new products, contributing to the stability of profitability for life insurance companies [4].