Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the non-bank financial sector [2] Core Insights - The "slow bull" market continues to validate the sector's revaluation, with significant growth in insurance, securities, and financial IT sectors, indicating a favorable investment environment [7][9] Summary by Sections Insurance - The insurance sector showed significant growth in Q3 2025, with net profit reaching CNY 4,260 million, a 33.5% increase year-on-year. New premium income also rose to CNY 6,002 million, up 14.9% [15] - The traditional perception of insurance investment being limited to dividends has been challenged, as high returns were achieved despite a growth-oriented equity market [9][14] - The sector's profitability is expected to improve in the medium to long term, driven by enhanced return on equity (ROE) and a focus on high-quality companies such as Xinhua Insurance and China Life [9][35] Securities - The securities sector experienced robust performance in Q3 2025, with total revenue reaching CNY 4,196.08 million, a 16.9% increase year-on-year, and net profit of CNY 1,684.50 million, up 62.8% [44] - The growth in brokerage and proprietary trading businesses was significant, with brokerage income increasing by 74.3% [58] - The report highlights the importance of focusing on leading firms with quick recovery in profitability and attractive valuations, as the industry is expected to see continued concentration [9][39] Financial IT - Financial IT companies demonstrated high profit elasticity in Q3 2025, benefiting from a strong market environment, particularly in trading-related services [9][10] - The report suggests that companies with growth logic in market share may enjoy valuation premiums in the long term [9][10] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends a balanced allocation within the non-bank financial sector, emphasizing high-elasticity companies and quality leaders. Specific recommendations include Xinhua Insurance, China Life, and China Pacific Insurance in the insurance sector, and Jiufang Zhitu, Tonghuashun, and CICC in the securities and financial IT sectors [9][35]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the insurance sector [12]. Core Insights - The insurance sector demonstrates good elasticity, stability, and sustainability during bull markets, often outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index [3][6]. - The report highlights a dual mainline configuration strategy for the insurance sector, focusing on companies that benefit from improved interest spread expectations and those with stable operations and dividend outlooks [10]. Summary by Sections Performance Analysis - The insurance sector has shown good elasticity, with 4 out of 6 bull market cycles resulting in excess returns compared to the Shanghai Composite Index [20]. - In the bull market from January 2016 to January 2018, the insurance sector ranked 1st out of 32 industries, while from April 2025 to present, it ranked 11th [8][20]. - The sector's performance is less pronounced in rapid or structural bull markets, ranking lower during such periods [8][20]. Individual Stock Performance - In liquidity-driven upcycles, high-beta life insurance stocks like New China Life and China Life performed well, while comprehensive insurance groups excelled during economic reforms and structural bull markets [9][20]. Future Outlook - The report emphasizes the potential for long-term ROE improvement in the insurance industry, driven by better liability cost management and asset allocation [10]. - The dual mainline strategy includes focusing on high-leverage life insurance stocks and stable dividend-paying companies [10].