Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the new accounting standards in the insurance industry by 2026 will drive insurance funds to increase their allocation of stocks under the FVOCI category, enhancing the stability of profit reports for insurance companies [2][6]. Group 1: FVOCI Accounting Category - FVOCI (Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income) allows insurance companies to measure financial assets at fair value without affecting their profit and loss statements, thus stabilizing profit reports [2][6]. - As of June 2023, several listed insurance companies have seen significant increases in their FVOCI equity asset holdings, with Xinhua Insurance's FVOCI equity assets rising from 30.64 billion to 37.47 billion yuan, and China Life's FVOCI stock holdings reaching 140.26 billion yuan, accounting for 22.6% of its total stock investments [2][6]. Group 2: Investment Strategies - Insurance companies are focusing on high-dividend stocks, particularly in sectors benefiting from policies aimed at reducing competition and improving cash flow amid inflation [4][8]. - The shift towards FVOCI is also a strategy to address the mismatch in asset-liability durations, as many insurance companies face a duration gap of 4-7 years, significantly higher than the 1-2 years seen in markets like Japan and Germany [8][9]. Group 3: Long-term Investment Logic - The increasing allocation of equities to FVOCI is prompting insurance companies to adjust their investment logic from short-term capital gains to a focus on stable stock price fluctuations and sustainable dividend income [14]. - The dual effect of this strategy is that while it stabilizes profit reports, it also requires insurance companies to maintain a long-term perspective on their investments, which aligns with the regulatory environment favoring long-term assessments [12][14].

Core Viewpoint - The insurance industry is increasingly adopting FVOCI accounting for high dividend stocks to stabilize profit reports and enhance long-term dividend income [2][5][10] Group 1: FVOCI Accounting Adoption - FVOCI accounting allows insurance companies to measure financial assets at fair value without impacting annual profit reports, thus stabilizing profit volatility [2][5] - As of June 2023, major insurance companies have significantly increased their FVOCI equity asset holdings, with Xinhua Insurance's FVOCI equity assets rising from 30.64 billion to 37.47 billion yuan and China Life's FVOCI stock holdings reaching 140.26 billion yuan, accounting for 22.6% of its total stock investments [2][3] - The implementation of new accounting standards in 2026 is expected to further drive the allocation of insurance capital into FVOCI stocks [2][4] Group 2: Investment Strategies - Insurance companies are focusing on high dividend stocks, particularly in sectors benefiting from policies aimed at reducing competition and improving cash flow amid inflation [3][6] - The strategy includes identifying stocks with improved cash flow and dividend potential through bottom-up research methods [3][6] - The shift towards FVOCI is also aimed at addressing the mismatch between asset and liability durations, with many companies experiencing a duration gap of 4-7 years [6][10] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Challenges - The rise of FVOCI has led to a "double-edged sword" effect, where significant unrealized gains from FVOCI assets do not appear on profit statements, potentially obscuring the true performance of insurance companies [9][10] - This shift in accounting practices allows for a more stable assessment of insurance companies' core business performance, enhancing investor confidence [10] - The focus on long-term dividend income is changing the investment logic of insurance companies, moving away from short-term capital gains to a more stable income approach [10]

Group 1: Life Insurance - The new business value (NBV) of life insurance companies showed a positive growth trend in H1 2025, with significant year-on-year increases for various companies: PICC Life (+71.7%), New China Life (+58.4%), Ping An Life (+39.8%), Taiping Life (+22.9%), China Life (+20.3%) [5][16] - The NBV margin for most listed life insurance companies improved in H1 2025, with notable increases for Ping An Life (26.1%, +8.8 percentage points) and Taiping Life (21.6%, +3.1 percentage points) [8][10] - The growth rate of new single premium insurance varied significantly among companies, with New China Life achieving a remarkable increase of 113.1% in H1 2025, while Ping An Life experienced a decline of 7.2% [16][21] Group 2: Property and Casualty Insurance - The premium growth rate for property and casualty (P&C) insurance was uneven, with Ping An P&C leading the sector with a growth of 7.1%, while other companies lagged behind [34] - The combined operating ratio (COR) for P&C insurance improved across the board, indicating enhanced underwriting profitability, with China P&C achieving a COR of 94.8% (down 1.4 percentage points) [38] - The premium income from non-auto insurance segments showed strong growth, particularly for Ping An P&C (+13.8%) and Sunshine P&C (+12.5%) [34] Group 3: Investment Performance - The annualized net investment return varied among companies, with Sunshine Insurance at 3.8% and China Life at 2.8%, reflecting the impact of differing investment strategies [44][52] - The net profit growth rates for insurance companies were diverse, with New China Life leading at +33.5%, while China Ping An saw a decline of 8.8% [48] - The proportion of FVOCI (Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income) assets increased for most companies, indicating a shift in investment strategy [59][66] Group 4: Investment Recommendations - The report maintains a "stronger than market" rating for the insurance industry, anticipating improvements in new business value and investment returns due to regulatory support and market conditions [76] - Specific stock recommendations include China P&C and China Life, which are expected to benefit from their unique business models and market positions [76]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that insurance capital is increasingly favoring high-dividend assets, particularly in the banking sector, as they seek stable long-term returns [1][2][3] - As of the end of Q1 2025, insurance capital appeared in the top ten shareholders of 735 stocks, holding a total of 607.98 billion shares valued at 580.88 billion yuan [1] - The banking sector is the most favored by insurance capital, with an increase of 188 million shares in Q1 2025, bringing the total holdings to 27.82 billion shares valued at 265.78 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - Insurance capital has made 13 significant share acquisitions in 2025, with 6 of these involving bank stocks, indicating a strong preference for this sector [2] - The preference for bank stocks is attributed to the stable dividend cash flow they provide, which helps offset declining interest income [2] - In addition to banking stocks, insurance capital has also increased holdings in transportation, real estate, telecommunications, and public utilities, with notable investments in China Unicom, Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway, and Gemdale Corporation [2][3] Group 3 - In Q1 2025, insurance capital increased its investment in the transportation sector, with significant movements in shares of Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway and other companies [3] - Insurance capital has become a top ten shareholder in nearly 180 stocks, with substantial holdings in companies like China CITIC Bank, China State Construction, Weichai Power, and Suzhou Bank [3] - The trend towards high-dividend assets is expected to continue, as insurance capital prioritizes stability and safety in investment returns amid low interest rates and asset scarcity [3]