Core Viewpoint - The insurance industry is witnessing a significant shift in the pricing of insurance products, particularly with the introduction of new dividend insurance products that have lowered the guaranteed interest rates, indicating a broader trend towards risk-sharing and dynamic pricing mechanisms in the sector [1][2][3]. Group 1: Product Adjustments - Tongfang Global Life has launched three new dividend insurance products with a guaranteed interest rate reduced from the market's current maximum of 2% to 1.5% [1]. - Other insurance companies, such as Zhongying Life and Fosun Baodexin Life, have also halted sales of products with higher guaranteed interest rates, indicating a market-wide adjustment [1][4]. - The current regulatory framework sets the maximum guaranteed interest rates for ordinary insurance products at 2.5%, for dividend insurance at 2.0%, and for universal insurance at 1.5% [1]. Group 2: Regulatory Changes - The Financial Regulatory Bureau has introduced a new pricing mechanism that links guaranteed interest rates to market interest rates, which will be adjusted dynamically [2]. - The Bureau's notifications emphasize the need for insurance companies to adjust their product pricing based on quarterly research values published by the industry association [2][5]. Group 3: Market Trends - Analysts expect that the downward adjustment of guaranteed interest rates will lead to improved profitability for insurance products, as it will lower the funding costs associated with new policies [5]. - The trend towards dividend insurance is gaining momentum, with nearly 40% of new life insurance products launched this year being dividend-type, reflecting a shift in consumer preference [6]. Group 4: Strategic Insights - Industry experts suggest that the insurance sector is moving away from high guaranteed returns towards products that offer a combination of guaranteed and variable returns, aligning with long-term investment strategies [3][6]. - Companies are focusing on optimizing product costs and managing risks more effectively, which is essential for sustainable growth in a low-interest-rate environment [4][6].

Regulatory Voice - The Financial Regulatory Bureau emphasizes the importance of disaster response and insurance claims services during the main flood season, urging relevant units to enhance resource investment and streamline claims processes to support affected areas like Beijing and Hebei [1] - The Financial Regulatory Bureau has issued guidelines for the sustainable development of urban commercial health insurance, focusing on inclusivity, product management, risk management, and market order [1] Industry Focus - The predetermined interest rate for traditional life insurance products has been lowered by 50 basis points to 2.0%, with the guaranteed interest rate cap for participating insurance reduced to 1.75% [3] - The insurance industry reported a total premium income of 3.74 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 5.04%, with life insurance premiums growing by 5.34% [4] - Property insurance companies reported a combined profit of 87.59 billion yuan in Q2 2025, a 68.08% increase year-on-year, with 63 companies profitable [5] Corporate Dynamics - Zhongyi Property Insurance has received approval to increase its registered capital from 1.3 billion yuan to 1.692 billion yuan [7] - China Ping An has appointed Wang Xiaohang as the Chief Technology Officer [10] - Qian Fang is temporarily assuming the role of chairman at Guolian Life Insurance pending regulatory approval [11]

内险股跌幅扩大，截止发稿，新华保险（601336）(01336)跌4.17%，报48.2港元；中国人寿（601628） (02628)跌3.52%，报21.95港元；中国太保（601601）(02601)跌3%，报30.7港元；中国财险(02328)跌 0.37%，报16.26港元。 东吴证券发布研究报告认为，预定利率的下调将推动保险公司新业务负债成本继续下降，伴随新业务对 存量的逐步稀释，存量平均成本也将逐步改善。预定利率调整后，分红险保底收益仅比传统险低25个基 点，且拥有浮动收益设计，对客户的吸引力更高，预计新单业务结构加速转向分红险，而分红险占比提 升将进一步缓解险企刚性成本压力。 消息面上，保险产品预定利率调降机制正式启动，各大保险公司紧锣密鼓地推进新老产品切换工作。中 国保险行业协会发布的最新数据显示，普通型人身保险产品预定利率研究值为1.99%，较上期下降14个 基点。这一数值已连续两个季度低于现行预定利率25个基点以上，触发了人身险业预定利率动态调整机 制。 ...