Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant dividend distributions of the five major listed insurance companies in A-shares, emphasizing their robust financial performance and the impact of favorable national policies on their profitability and dividend plans [1][2]. Summary by Sections Dividend Overview - The total dividend amount for the five major listed insurance companies reached 638.25 billion RMB, with a projected total of 907.89 billion RMB for 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 20.21% [2]. Individual Company Dividends - China Ping An plans to distribute a final cash dividend of 1.62 RMB per share for 2024, totaling 461.74 billion RMB, with a cash dividend payout ratio of 36.5%. This marks the 13th consecutive year of dividend growth, with cumulative dividends over the past decade reaching 3,404.51 billion RMB [2]. - New China Life Insurance intends to distribute a final cash dividend of 1.99 RMB per share, totaling 62.08 billion RMB, with an overall dividend of 78.93 billion RMB for 2024, representing a nearly 200% year-on-year increase [3]. - China Life Insurance's total dividend for 2024 is projected to grow by 51.14%, with a final cash dividend of 0.45 RMB per share, leading to a total of 183.72 billion RMB, which is 17.2% of its net profit [3]. Regulatory Changes - In December 2023, the China Securities Regulatory Commission issued guidelines to enhance the regular dividend mechanism for listed companies, encouraging clear dividend policies and increasing cash dividend frequency [4]. - The revised cash dividend rules aim to stabilize investor expectations and promote transparency, particularly for companies with low dividend payouts despite significant financial investments [4].