Core Viewpoint - The release of the "Guiding Opinions on Promoting the High-Quality Development of Health Insurance" by the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) is expected to benefit the long-term development of health insurance, improving the investment ecology for insurance funds in a persistently low interest rate environment. The implementation of new standards is anticipated to enhance the profitability elasticity of insurance companies as stock holdings increase [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Highlights - The policy supports the development of dividend-type long-term health insurance, allowing well-rated insurance companies to engage in this business, which has seen improvements in pricing standards and consumer protection [3]. - The introduction of "personal account-style long-term medical insurance" emphasizes the accumulation of personal funds to cover out-of-pocket expenses, aiming to alleviate financial pressure on residents' medical insurance funds [4]. - The policy encourages the development of commercial insurance payment functions to reduce the burden on basic medical insurance and support the innovation of drugs and medical devices [5]. Group 2: Industry Development Opportunities - The policy promotes data sharing and collaboration across industries to enhance the efficiency of commercial health insurance claims [6]. - Support is provided for health insurance companies to integrate health management services into their products, potentially creating a competitive advantage in the market [7][8]. - New opportunities are anticipated for long-term care insurance, with provisions for converting life insurance benefits into care expenses and addressing various care needs [9].