Core Viewpoint - The release of the "Comprehensive Insurance Service Specification for Elevator Safety Risk Reduction" marks the first national standard in China for elevator safety insurance services, addressing a significant gap in the industry [1][2]. Group 1: Standard Development - The standard was initiated by the Ningbo branch of PICC and organized by the Ningbo Special Equipment Industry Association, summarizing successful practices in Ningbo [1]. - It outlines the basic requirements, service content, processes, and issue tracking mechanisms for insurance institutions involved in risk reduction services [1][2]. - The specification aims to make the "Ningbo model" replicable and promote it as a standardized reference for national elevator safety governance [1][2]. Group 2: Market Impact - Since its launch in August 2016, the elevator safety comprehensive insurance model has covered over 15,000 elevators across Ningbo, involving more than three insurance institutions and 117 maintenance units, benefiting over one million people [2]. - The comprehensive failure rate of insured elevators has decreased by 37%, with a maintenance compliance rate of 100%, showcasing the effectiveness of the Ningbo model [2]. - The introduction of the new standard is expected to curb unhealthy price competition in the market and promote a healthy market environment focused on quality [2]. Group 3: Future Directions - The central economic work conference emphasizes the importance of prioritizing public welfare and aims to enhance elevator safety risk reduction services through the integration of IoT, big data, and AI technologies [3].

1月8日，宁波保险创新公众号消息，近日，宁波于全国团体标准信息平台发布《电梯安全风险减量综合 保险服务规范》团体标准。电梯安全综合保险是宁波依托国家保险创新综合试验区的政策优势，于2016 年8月在全国首创的综合性风险保障模式。该模式核心为"保险+服务+科技"，通过保险机制全面介入电 梯安全管理，融合财产损失险、责任险等保障，并借助科技手段对维保全过程进行监督，实现了电梯安 全治理从单一行政监管向"事前预防、事中监控、事后补偿"全流程社会综合治理的转变。 关键词阅读：宁波 责任编辑：栎树 ...

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the "Sichuan Province Elevator Safety Regulations" marks a new phase of legal and standardized management for elevator safety in the province, focusing on maintenance, installation in existing residential buildings, and smart supervision of elevators [1]. Group 1: Legislative Framework - The regulations will officially take effect on May 1 of the following year and aim to enhance the management of the entire lifecycle of elevators, including production, operation, maintenance, and inspection [1]. - The current number of elevators in Sichuan Province is 566,000, with 3,949 special equipment safety inspectors, highlighting a significant human-resource challenge in managing the large number of devices [1]. Group 2: Smart Supervision System - The regulations mandate the establishment of a unified smart supervision system for elevators, which will include features such as risk profiling, on-demand maintenance, inspection, smart rescue, and a unified code for information access [1]. - This system aims to address the regulatory challenges posed by the disparity between the number of elevators and available personnel, thereby improving the quality and effectiveness of elevator safety supervision [1]. Group 3: Emergency Response and Insurance - The regulations introduce a comprehensive elevator safety insurance system to encourage stakeholders, including manufacturers and owners, to insure their elevators, leveraging small premiums for substantial coverage [2]. - An emergency rescue chapter is included in the regulations, which integrates elevator emergency rescue into the broader emergency response system, requiring management units to develop emergency plans and conduct regular drills [2].