Core Insights - The total compensation for executives in five A-share listed insurance companies has decreased for six consecutive years, with a nearly 12% year-on-year decline in 2024 [1][3] - There is a notable divergence in the compensation trends among leading insurance companies, with New China Life Insurance seeing a significant increase in executive compensation, while others like China Pacific Insurance and China Life Insurance experienced varying degrees of decline [1][3] Summary by Category Executive Compensation Trends - The total compensation for executives in New China Life Insurance rose by 27.9% to 1681.4 million yuan in 2024, while China Pacific Insurance saw the largest drop of 35.85%, with total compensation falling to 2280.7 million yuan [2][3][6] - The proportion of executives earning less than 500,000 yuan increased, with 33.33% of executives earning below this threshold in 2024, up 2.42 percentage points from 2023 [3] Market and Regulatory Influences - The decline in executive compensation is attributed to regulatory controls on short-term incentives and a proactive approach by insurance companies to manage future risks [3][4] - The insurance industry is shifting towards compressing short-term incentives and implementing mechanisms like deferred payments and clawbacks to align executive compensation with long-term risk management [7][8] Performance Metrics - Despite a 77.7% year-on-year increase in net profit for the five major insurance companies, executive compensation has not rebounded, indicating a complex interplay between regulatory guidance and market-driven incentives [7] - The regulatory framework encourages a balance between short-term and long-term performance metrics, aiming to foster sustainable growth within the insurance sector [8]