Core Insights - The performance of listed life insurance companies in the first half of the year is under scrutiny as they prepare to disclose their results, with a focus on premium growth and channel performance [1] - Both China Pacific Insurance and New China Life Insurance reported strong premium growth, primarily driven by the bancassurance channel [1][2] Premium Performance - New China Life Insurance achieved a total premium income of 121.26 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23% [2] - China Pacific Insurance reported a total premium income of 168.01 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 9.7% [2][4] - The bancassurance channel for China Pacific Insurance saw a significant increase in premium income, rising by 74.6% to 37.05 billion yuan, while the agent channel experienced a decline of 2.5% [2][4] Channel Analysis - The agent channel for China Pacific Insurance generated 118.83 billion yuan in premium income, with new business premiums down by 20% [4] - The bancassurance channel's new business premiums surged by 90.2%, indicating a strong recovery and growth potential [2][4] - The decline in individual insurance channel performance is attributed to restrictions on previous "New Year" promotions and ongoing adjustments in the agent workforce [4][5] Investment Trends - Life insurance companies are actively increasing their investment activities, with major players like New China Life, Ping An Life, and China Life making approximately 10 significant investments in various sectors [6] - The total investment balance of insurance funds has grown from 7.7 trillion yuan in 2013 to 33.3 trillion yuan in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2% [6] - The life insurance sector accounts for nearly 90% of the total investment scale in the industry, with a significant portion of investments expected to shift towards equities in the coming years [6]