第一财经·2026-01-29 13:59Core Viewpoint - Insurance funds are significantly penetrating the medical, health, and elderly care industries, with over 400 billion yuan invested, driven by aging population and health strategies [2][4]. Investment Scale and Focus - As of 2025, insurance funds are projected to invest over 1.5 trillion yuan in medical-related assets through various investment products, including debt and equity plans [4]. - Direct investments in the medical and elderly care sectors have reached nearly 30 billion yuan, covering biotechnology, new drug technology, and medical devices [4]. - The insurance industry is also focusing on building elderly care communities, with 130 projects expected by the end of 2024, marking a 38% year-on-year increase [5]. Strategic Shift - Insurance companies are transitioning from "risk compensators" to "health and elderly care ecosystem builders," aiming to create a "second growth curve" through integrated services [2][6]. - The competition is shifting from resource allocation to ecological collaboration efficiency, emphasizing the integration of insurance, services, and data [10]. Market Potential - The health and elderly care industry in China is projected to reach a market size of 9.8 trillion yuan by 2025, with expectations to grow to 14.6 trillion yuan by 2030 [7]. - Policies are encouraging insurance companies to integrate their services with health management and elderly care, enhancing their strategic importance [8]. Future Outlook - The insurance sector is expected to accelerate its investment in health and elderly care, leveraging policy guidance to create differentiated competitive advantages [8][9]. - The focus will be on transforming health management from a cost center to a profit center, with a need for sustainable business models [12]. - Challenges include talent shortages, data integration, and aligning product design with the actual risks faced by the elderly population [12].