与此同时，中国保险行业协会（以下简称"中保协"）公布的最新一期普通型人身保险产品预定利率研究 值已跌破2%关口至1.99%，人身险产品迎来了自预定利率与市场利率挂钩的动态调整机制建立以来首次 调整。多家险企应声而动，下调相关产品利率，其中，普通型保险产品预定利率最高值为2.0%，分红 型保险产品预定利率最高值为1.75%，万能型保险产品最低保证利率最高值为1.0%。 利率进入下行周期，原有依靠高收益类储蓄产品进行养老储备的逻辑受到挑战，新型养老金融体系正加 速构建。在"政策导向+市场倒逼"的双轮驱动下，二三支柱协同发展的多层次养老筹资模式，将成为化 解"未富先老"风险的突破口。同时，填补养老保险体系三支柱结构缺口不仅是金融机构的社会责任，更 是打开高质量增长通道的密钥。 人身保险产品预定利率研究值三连降 今年5月，我国存款挂牌利率迎来第七次下调，国有六大行率先下调存款利率，活期存款下调5bp，定期 存款下调15-25bp，3年、5年期调降幅度更大。本次调整完之后，活期存款接近零利率，1年期定存利率 降至1%以下，5年期整存整取利率也降至1.30%，存款利率全面进入"1%"时代。 随着国有六大行存款利率第七次下 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights that the five major listed insurance companies in China will complete their 2024 annual dividend distribution, with a total dividend amount exceeding 90.79 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of over 20% [1][2] - China Life Group reported a year-on-year revenue growth of 8.4% for the first half of 2025, with total assets surpassing 8 trillion yuan, while China Pacific Insurance and China Insurance also reported significant asset growth [3] - The insurance industry saw a total asset increase of 16.05% year-on-year, with original insurance premium income reaching 3.74 trillion yuan, a growth of 5.31% [2][3] Group 2 - The adjustment of the predetermined interest rate for personal insurance products is expected to reduce the cost of liabilities for insurance companies, alleviating pressure from interest rate differentials and driving valuation recovery for insurance stocks [1][4] - The insurance sector has shown positive performance in the first half of the year, with significant growth in premium income driven by factors such as declining bank interest rates and increased sales of insurance savings products [2][3] - The insurance stock index has risen over 11% year-to-date, with individual stocks like New China Life Insurance seeing a remarkable increase of 36.82% [3]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Group 2: Report's Core View - On July 25, 2025, the China Insurance Industry Association announced a reduction in the maximum预定利率 of insurance products, which is in line with market expectations and may open up space for insurance bond allocation [2][13] - By reviewing historical adjustments and recent impacts, this paper anticipates that the current rate cut may have limited effects on premium income growth and long - term treasury bond spread compression, with local bonds being a more likely major allocation choice [9][13][50] Group 3: Summary According to the Table of Contents 1. Definition and Historical Backtracking of the预定利率 of Life Insurance Products - The预定利率 is crucial for calculating an insurance company's profit from interest margin. As the investment return rate of insurance companies decreases, there is an increasing need to lower the预定利率 [14] - The historical adjustment of the预定利率 can be divided into four stages: from 1999 - 2013, it dropped to 2.5%; from 2013 - 2019, it rose to 3.5%; from 2019 - 2024, it gradually declined to 2.5%; since 2025, a dynamic adjustment mechanism has been established [3][15][18] 2. Review of the Impact of Recent Insurance预定利率 Reductions on the Bond Market - **Premium Income**: The "scramble for expiring products" before and during the transition of insurance products led to above - seasonal growth in premium income. In 2024, this growth was more concentrated compared to 2023 [5][21] - **Insurance Bond Allocation Behavior**: In 2023 and 2024, due to the "scramble for expiring products," there was significant above - seasonal growth in insurance bond allocation in August - September. Local bonds were the main allocation, and in 2024, there was an increase in treasury bond and inter - bank certificate of deposit allocation and a decrease in bank perpetual and subordinated bond allocation [6][24][27] - **Bond Market Performance**: In 2023, the spread between 30y local bonds and 30y treasury bonds narrowed; in 2024, the 30 - 10y treasury bond spread compressed significantly, while the spread between 30y local bonds and 30y treasury bonds widened [7][32] 3. New Changes in Insurance Asset Allocation in 2025 - The growth rate of insurance premium income on the liability side has decreased significantly in 2025, but the balance of insurance funds in use has continued to grow at a high rate, and the demand for bond allocation remains strong [37][40] - Bonds are still a preferred choice for insurance institutions. The proportion of bond allocation by life insurance companies has been increasing, mainly to address the issue of "mismatching long - term funds with short - term investments" and the pressure of re - allocating high - yield assets [44] 4. Outlook on the Impact of the Current预定利率 Reduction on the Bond Market - The effect of above - seasonal growth in premium income may be weaker than in the previous two rounds. The "scramble for expiring products" time is limited, and the reduction from 2.5% to 2% may have less of a stimulating effect on consumers [9][50] - Currently, 30y local bonds have higher cost - effectiveness than 30y treasury bonds. The current预定利率 reduction may have limited impact on compressing the spread of ultra - long treasury bonds [9][50]

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the dynamic adjustment mechanism for the predetermined interest rate in the life insurance industry allows for a longer period for the market to establish and digest the expectation of interest rate reductions, leading to more rational consumer purchasing behavior and a healthier insurance market [2][6]. Group 1: Product Switching and Sales Dynamics - Insurance companies are required to complete the transition from old to new products by the end of August, with a focus on meeting sales targets before the old products are phased out [2][3]. - Insurance marketing agents are actively engaging with clients to maximize sales during this transition period, indicating a strong demand for insurance products [3]. - The adjustment in predetermined interest rates is expected to lead to an increase in insurance premiums, prompting consumers to purchase products before the switch [4]. Group 2: Impact of Interest Rate Adjustments - The predetermined interest rate for ordinary life insurance products has been reduced to 1.99%, a decrease of 14 basis points, triggering the dynamic adjustment mechanism [3]. - The reduction in interest rates will result in varying increases in gross premiums for different insurance products, with traditional insurance seeing increases of up to 20.8% [4]. - Companies are preparing for further adjustments, with some anticipating a potential additional reduction in the predetermined interest rate for dividend insurance products in the fourth quarter [5]. Group 3: Market Trends and Consumer Guidance - The dynamic adjustment mechanism is expected to lead to a more rational purchasing behavior among consumers and a shift in the competitive landscape of insurance companies towards enhancing service and digital experiences [6]. - The trend towards dividend insurance is seen as beneficial for balancing the interests of insurance companies and clients, with a projected increase in the share of new business [6]. - Consumers are advised to carefully evaluate the strength of insurance companies and the flexibility of policy terms when purchasing insurance during the product switching period [7].

Core Viewpoint - The recent adjustment of the predetermined interest rate for life insurance products to 1.99% marks the first downward revision since the implementation of the dynamic adjustment mechanism, which helps the industry mitigate long-term interest spread loss risks in a low-interest-rate environment [1][2][5]. Group 1: Interest Rate Adjustments - The China Insurance Industry Association announced a new predetermined interest rate of 1.99%, down from 2.34% and 2.13% in the previous two quarters, triggering the dynamic adjustment mechanism for the first time [2][3]. - Major insurers such as China Life, Ping An, and Taikang have announced that starting in September, the maximum predetermined interest rates for ordinary life insurance products will be reduced from 2.5% to 2.0%, and for participating insurance from 2.0% to 1.75% [1][3]. Group 2: Competitive Landscape - The gap between the maximum predetermined interest rates for participating insurance and ordinary insurance has narrowed to 25 basis points (BP), enhancing the competitive advantage of insurance products [3][5]. - The adjustment of the maximum predetermined interest rates for various insurance products reflects a clear shift towards floating yield products, indicating a strategic transformation by leading insurers [5]. Group 3: Market Impact and Product Transition - The adjustment is expected to stabilize market expectations and industry development, reducing the impact on insurers' daily operations, especially during the year-end sales peak [4]. - The transition to new products is anticipated to be swift, with a one-month timeframe for switching, which may lessen the short-term impact of product suspensions on premium growth compared to previous years [4].

Group 1: Insurance Sector Insights - The recent adjustment in the predetermined interest rate for life insurance is expected to alleviate the pressure of interest rate losses, maintaining an "overweight" rating for the industry [2][5][24] - The insurance industry association has announced a new predetermined interest rate of 1.99%, triggering a mechanism for rate adjustments, with major insurers planning to switch to new products by September [3][4][22] - The adjustment of the predetermined interest rates is anticipated to improve the cost of liabilities, with a focus on transforming towards floating income products [4][24] Group 2: Fixed Income Market Analysis - The bond market has experienced significant fluctuations due to various factors, including tightening liquidity and rising commodity prices, leading to a notable decline in bond prices [7][9] - The current high duration and leverage in the bond market limit the strategic flexibility of investors, making them more vulnerable to market volatility [8] - The recent rise in commodity prices poses a greater threat to the bond market than previous stock market gains, as it contradicts the fundamental pricing of bonds [9] Group 3: Investment Recommendations - The report suggests increasing holdings in major insurance companies such as New China Life, China Life, China Pacific Insurance, and Ping An Insurance due to expected improvements in profitability and asset-liability matching [5][24] - The insurance sector is projected to see stable profit growth in the first half of 2025, driven by a recovery in the stock and bond markets [22][24] - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on undervalued insurance stocks for potential valuation recovery opportunities [24]

Core Viewpoint - The life insurance industry's predetermined interest rate has officially entered the "1 era," reaching its lowest level since 1997 at 1.99%, with major companies adjusting their product rates accordingly [1][2]. Group 1: Rate Adjustments and Mechanisms - The recent adjustment triggered a regulatory mechanism for dynamic interest rate adjustments, as the maximum predetermined interest rate for current products exceeded the research value by more than 25 basis points for two consecutive quarters [2]. - Major insurance companies have lowered the maximum predetermined interest rates for ordinary products from 2.5% to 2.0%, for participating insurance from 2.0% to 1.75%, and for universal insurance from 1.5% to 1.0% [1][2]. - The average cash yield for seven listed insurance companies is projected to decline to 3.4% by 2024, while the guaranteed liability cost for existing policies remains around 3% [2]. Group 2: Impact on Product Strategy - The reduction in predetermined interest rates over the past two years has lowered the cost of new policies, which is crucial for mitigating interest spread loss risks [3]. - The asymmetric adjustment of three product types shows that ordinary and universal insurance rates dropped by 50 basis points, while participating insurance only decreased by 25 basis points, indicating a regulatory shift towards a "guarantee + floating" model [3][4]. - The attractiveness of participating insurance is expected to increase, with its share of new business projected to exceed 50% by 2025, although it still faces challenges in filling the premium gap left by traditional insurance [4][7]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Consumer Behavior - The market response to the rate cut has been notably calm compared to previous years, with insurance agents reporting difficulties in selling products with lower interest rates [5][6]. - The decline in predetermined interest rates has diminished the appeal of insurance products, leading to increased sales challenges as consumers prioritize higher returns [6][8]. - Despite the reduced attractiveness, ordinary life insurance still maintains a 70 basis point interest spread advantage over bank deposits, which may still appeal to conservative customers [6][7]. Group 4: Future Trends and Industry Transformation - The insurance industry is undergoing a transformation, with companies integrating health management and retirement services into their products to enhance value beyond mere financial returns [8]. - The long-term trend of declining interest rates is expected to continue, with potential implications for domestic rates if global monetary policies shift [8]. - The arrival of the "1 era" signifies a fundamental reset in the industry's survival logic, emphasizing the importance of service depth and professional value over reliance on yield [8].

Report Information - Report Title: Bond Market Tracking Weekly Report (7.21 - 7.25) [1][14] - Report Date: July 28, 2025 [1] 1. Investment Rating - No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - Risk asset strength is the main cause of the current "headwind" in the bond market. Since mid - July, the strengthening of risk assets has weakened bond market sentiment. In late July, Yajiang Group's 1.2 trillion yuan investment plan catalyzed the stock market's rise and the bond market's decline, and the commodity market also rose sharply. Fund selling of bonds has been significant in July, with a net selling scale of over 300 billion yuan. The reasons may be portfolio optimization by fund managers and re - balancing by investors. However, the continuous buying by allocation - type and under - allocated institutions, such as state - owned banks, insurance institutions, and rural commercial banks, has played a "stabilizer" role and may support the bond market's future trend. In the short term, whether the anti - involution market can continue depends on whether the PPI can improve. The upcoming Politburo meeting may affect the bond market. Overall, the curve shape may remain steep, and the 10 - year treasury bond may have investment value at a yield of 1.70% - 1.75%. [4][12][18] 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Cross - market Linkage and the Bond Market's "Headwind" Period - **Cause of the "Headwind"**: Since mid - July, the strengthening of risk assets has been the main cause of the bond market's weakness. In early July, the bond market was relatively stable, but as the mid - July large tax period approached, concerns about the central bank's long - term monetary injection and the improvement of the equity market due to anti - involution policies and the upcoming Central Urban Work Conference suppressed bond market sentiment. In late July, Yajiang Group's investment plan, combined with the rise of the commodity market, further pressured the bond market. [18] - **Institutional Behavior**: Funds and securities firms have been the main sellers of old interest - rate bonds in July, with funds selling over 300 billion yuan. The reasons may be portfolio optimization by fund managers and re - balancing by investors. Wealth management products' redemptions may be preventive due to the rise of the equity market. On the other hand, state - owned banks, insurance institutions, and rural commercial banks have been net buyers, providing support to the bond market. [5][24][33] - **Key Indicators**: In the short term, whether the anti - involution market can continue depends on whether the PPI can improve. The Politburo meeting may also affect the bond market. If the PPI does not improve in July, the bond market sentiment may recover. [7][35] 3.2 Important Events - **July MLF Net Injection**: On July 24, the central bank announced a 400 billion yuan MLF operation on July 25, with a net injection of 100 billion yuan as the total July MLF maturity was 300 billion yuan. [56] - **Insurance Third - Quarter Predetermined Interest Rate**: On July 25, the China Insurance Association announced that the research value of the predetermined interest rate for ordinary life insurance products in the third quarter was 1.99%. [57] 3.3 Money Market - **Open Market Operations and Fund Rates**: From July 21 to 25, the central bank's 7 - day reverse repurchase operations had a net injection of - 7.05 billion yuan. The overall fund rate tightened last week, with overnight fund prices rising sharply on Thursday. As of July 25, R001, R007, DR001, and DR007 had changed compared to July 18. [60][64] - **Certificate of Deposit Rates and Repurchase Transactions**: In the primary market, last week, the net financing of inter - bank certificates of deposit was - 559.79 billion yuan, with a significant net outflow. The issuance scale of inter - bank certificates of deposit decreased compared to the previous week. The issuance rate of inter - bank certificates of deposit increased compared to the previous week. In the secondary market, the yields of inter - bank certificates of deposit of all maturities increased due to the tightened fund rate. [68][73][77] 3.4 Bond Market - **Primary Market**: On July 24, the first - level issuance result of bond 2500005 was relatively weak. The issuance progress of local bonds in July was only 63.99% of the plan, and the supply rhythm of local finance in the third quarter may be postponed. Last week, the net financing of local government bonds was slower than that of treasury bonds. The special refinancing bonds issued as of last week totaled 1.84 trillion yuan, mainly with long - term and ultra - long - term maturities. [81][89][92] - **Secondary Market**: Last week, the bond market showed a bear - steep trend. The yields of treasury bonds and policy - bank bonds of various maturities changed, and the term spread between 10 - year and 1 - year treasury bonds widened to around 35BP. The liquidity premium between the active and sub - active bonds of 10 - year treasury bonds and policy - bank bonds narrowed. [94][101] 3.5 Institutional Behavior Tracking - **Leveraged Trading**: Last week, the scale of leveraged trading remained relatively high. The average daily trading volume of inter - bank pledged repurchase was about 7.74 trillion yuan. [119] - **Cash Bond Market Transactions**: State - owned banks and rural commercial banks were the largest buyers in the interest - rate bond market last week. State - owned banks mainly increased their holdings of treasury bonds with maturities of less than 5 years, while rural commercial banks significantly increased their holdings of policy - bank bonds with maturities of 5 - 10 years and treasury bonds with maturities of more than 5 years. [109][123] 3.6 High - frequency Data Tracking - **Commodity Prices**: Last week, the settlement prices of rebar, cathode copper, and Brent crude oil futures increased, while the settlement price of WTI crude oil futures decreased. The cement price index decreased, and the South China Glass Index increased. [133] - **Shipping and Food Prices**: The CCFI decreased, and the BDI increased. The wholesale prices of pork and vegetables increased. [133] - **Exchange Rate**: The central parity rate of the US dollar against the RMB was 7.14 last week. [133]

Investment Rating - The insurance industry is rated as "Recommended" [1] Core Viewpoints - The adjustment of the preset interest rates for life insurance products by major insurance companies is expected to stabilize market expectations and improve liability costs [2][3] - The current preset interest rate for ordinary life insurance products is set at 1.99%, with the maximum preset interest rate for ordinary products reduced from 2.5% to 2.0%, for participating products from 2.0% to 1.75%, and for universal products from 1.5% to 1.0% [1][2] Summary by Sections Event Overview - On July 25, the China Insurance Industry Association held a meeting where experts discussed the preset interest rates for life insurance products, leading to significant adjustments by major insurers [1] - The preset interest rate for ordinary life insurance products has been above the research value for two consecutive quarters, triggering the need for adjustments [2] Analysis and Judgment - The rapid and substantial reduction in preset interest rates by leading insurers is seen as a response to market trends, with the 5-year LPR and fixed deposit rates having decreased significantly since 2023 [3] - The adjustment is expected to reduce the frequency of product switches and stabilize market expectations, allowing insurers to prepare for future business plans more effectively [3] Short-term and Long-term Impacts - In the short term, the impact of "炒停售" (speculative buying and selling) is expected to weaken, while in the long term, the adjustments are likely to benefit the transformation towards participating insurance products and reduce liability costs [4] - The lower preset interest rates for participating products compared to ordinary products may enhance their competitive advantage, promoting further transformation in the insurance sector [4] Profit Forecast and Valuation - Key companies in the insurance sector are projected to have strong earnings growth, with specific EPS and P/E ratios provided for major insurers such as China Ping An, China Life, and China Pacific Insurance [6]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The curve shape may continue to be steep, but the 10-year Treasury bond currently has certain investment value. The sentiment factors that led to the bond market's decline last week may gradually weaken, and the bond market may experience an emotional recovery in the short term. The 10-year Treasury bond yield in the range of 1.70%-1.75% may present more opportunities than risks [43][120]. - In terms of strategies, from a configuration perspective, an investment portfolio of "short-term credit + long-term local bonds" can be considered. For short-term credit, attention can be paid to similar interbank varieties, and for long-term local bonds, those with convex points in the 15 - 20-year maturity can be selected. From a trading perspective, the current active bonds of the 10-year and 30-year Treasury bonds can be used as the main trading targets [43][120]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Cross-Market Linkage and the Bond Market's "Headwind Period" - **Reasons for the "Headwind"**: Since mid-July, the strengthening of risk assets has weakened the bond market sentiment. The investment plan of Yajiang Group in late July and the rise of the commodity market driven by anti-involution expectations have further pressured the bond market. In addition, factors such as wealth management redemptions and the central bank's MLF injection scale lower than expected have increased the upward pressure on interest rates [1][12]. - **Institutional Behavior**: In July, funds and securities firms were the main sellers of old interest rate bonds, with funds selling more significantly, with a net selling scale of over 300 billion yuan. The reasons may be portfolio optimization by fund managers and rebalancing of risk and risk-free assets by investors. Wealth management redemptions may be mainly preventive. State-owned banks, insurance institutions, and rural commercial banks showed strong buying demand, playing a stabilizing role in the bond market [2][21]. - **Key Indicators to Watch**: In the short term, whether the anti-involution market can continue depends on whether the PPI can improve. The Politburo meeting may trigger profit-taking in some risk assets, reducing the adjustment pressure on the bond market. The supply rhythm of local bonds may affect the bond market, and the reduction of insurance companies' liability costs may increase bond allocation demand [4][22]. 2. Important Matters - In July, the net MLF injection was 100 billion yuan [44]. - The research value of the scheduled interest rate of ordinary personal insurance products in the third quarter is 1.99% [45]. 3. Money Market - **Open Market Operations and Fund Rate Trends**: From July 21 to July 25, the central bank's net open market operation was -70.5 billion yuan. The fund rate tightened last Thursday, but the central bank increased the 7-day OMO injection on Friday. The yields of interbank certificates of deposit (NCDs) increased overall last week [46][47]. - **NCD Rate Trends and Repurchase Transactions**: Last week, NCDs had a large net outflow of 559.79 billion yuan. The issuance scale decreased, and the maturity scale increased. The issuance rates of NCDs of various institutions increased compared to the previous week, and the yields of NCDs in the secondary market also increased [55][60]. 4. Bond Market - **Primary Market**: The net financing rhythm of local government bonds was slower than that of national bonds. As of July 25, the cumulative net financing of national bonds and local bonds in 2025 was 3.84 trillion yuan and 4.96 trillion yuan respectively. The issuance of long-term government bonds increased significantly compared to the same period in 2023 - 2024. Last week, the net financing of national bonds decreased, while that of local bonds increased, and the net financing of policy financial bonds was negative. The issuance scale of special refinancing bonds reached 1.84 trillion yuan as of July 25 [67][72]. - **Secondary Market**: Last week, the bond market showed a bear-steep trend. The yields of Treasury bonds and policy bank bonds of various maturities increased, and the term spread of the 10 - 1-year Treasury bond widened to around 35BP. The liquidity premium between the active and sub-active bonds of the 10-year Treasury bond and policy bank bond narrowed. The spread between long-term and ultra-long-term local and national bonds narrowed [67][87]. 5. Institutional Behavior Tracking - Leverage trading volume remained at a relatively high level last week. The trading volume of the interbank pledged repurchase averaged about 7.74 trillion yuan per day. State-owned banks and rural commercial banks were the largest buyers in the interest rate bond market last week. State-owned banks mainly increased their holdings of Treasury bonds with maturities of less than 5 years, while rural commercial banks increased their holdings of policy financial bonds with maturities of 5 - 10 years and Treasury bonds with maturities of more than 5 years. The current average cost of major trading players for adding positions in the 10-year Treasury bond is between 1.64% and 1.68% [92][107]. 6. High-Frequency Data Tracking - Last week, the settlement prices of rebar and cathode copper futures increased, while the cement price index decreased. The CCFI index decreased, and the BDI index increased. The wholesale prices of pork and vegetables increased, and the Brent crude oil futures settlement price increased, while the WTI crude oil futures settlement price decreased. The central parity rate of the US dollar against the RMB was 7.14 [116].