Regulatory Voice - The State Council issued an opinion on September 4 to guide insurance institutions in developing insurance products for sports events and sports injuries [1] Industry Focus - On September 4, the China Insurance Industry Association released the first set of comprehensive insurance demonstration clauses and supporting underwriting and claims service guidelines for major technical equipment and new materials, marking a significant step in advancing technology insurance and supporting the national manufacturing strategy [1] - Five major A-share listed insurance companies, including China Ping An, China Life, China Pacific Insurance, China People’s Insurance, and New China Life, reported a total revenue of 1,333.86 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 4.89%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 178.19 billion yuan, up 3.72%. Despite revenue growth, net profit showed a mixed performance with four companies increasing and one decreasing. All five companies plan to steadily increase equity asset allocation, focusing on high-dividend value stocks and growth sectors to enhance long-term returns and smooth earnings [1] Financial Personnel - Bai Kai is proposed to be appointed as the Deputy General Manager of China Taiping Insurance Holdings, having previously served as Vice President of China Life Insurance [2] Leadership Changes - China Reinsurance Group announced a leadership change with Zhuang Qianzhi, the former Vice Secretary of the Party Committee and President, set to take over as Party Secretary and proposed Chairman, pending governance and regulatory approval [3] - Li Shihong has been approved to serve as the Chairman of Guobao Life Insurance, as confirmed by the Sichuan Financial Regulatory Bureau on September 1 [4]

Core Viewpoint - The State Council of China has issued an opinion aimed at unleashing the potential of sports consumption and further promoting the high-quality development of the sports industry [1] Group 1: Policy Initiatives - The opinion emphasizes enhancing service and guarantee levels in the sports sector [1] - It encourages insurance institutions to develop insurance products related to sports events and sports injuries [1]