Core Viewpoint - The insurance industry has seen a significant recovery in the dividend realization rate for participating insurance products in 2024, with many products achieving or exceeding 100% realization rates, contrasting with the general decline observed in the previous year [1][5]. Summary of 2024 Dividend Realization Rate Disclosure - As of September 2, 2024, 74 life insurance companies have disclosed the dividend realization rates for 3,319 participating insurance products, with an overall realization rate of 61.8%, an increase of 10.9 percentage points year-on-year [5][7]. - The increase in the dividend realization rate is primarily attributed to new products launched after the regulatory changes, which have a realization rate of 107.0%, compared to 54.3% for older products [7][8]. Factors Influencing Dividend Realization Rate - The realization rate is influenced by various factors, including the sales demonstration rate and the predetermined interest rate. Lower sales demonstration rates lead to higher realization rates under the same customer yield conditions [12][14]. - The average customer yield for participating insurance products in 2024 is 3.2%, remaining stable year-on-year, with new products yielding 3.1% and older products yielding 3.2% [18][20]. Evaluation of Life Insurance Companies' Dividend Strength - The evaluation of a life insurance company's dividend strength should consider long-term perspectives on realization rates, long-term investment returns, solvency ratios, and overall operational stability [23][25]. - Only 5 out of 38 companies met the criteria for having an average customer yield above 3.5% in 2024, indicating a competitive landscape [29]. Case Study: Zhongyi Life Insurance - Zhongyi Life Insurance reported a dividend realization rate of 88.8% for its participating insurance products in 2024, ranking among the top five companies in the analyzed group [31]. - The company has maintained a strong solvency ratio, with a core solvency ratio of 166% and a comprehensive solvency ratio of 212%, significantly above regulatory thresholds [32][36]. - Zhongyi Life's investment management arm has achieved an average total investment return of 5.56% over the past decade, showcasing its robust investment capabilities [36].