"十五五"规划建议指出，中国式现代化要靠科技现代化作支撑，并强调原始创新、产业融合、数字 中国建设等重点方向。在当前我国人口结构变迁与科技革命交汇的关键时期，保险业被赋予了新的时代 使命。近日，中央财经大学保险学院、中国精算研究院院长周桦在接受《金融时报》采访时表示，保险 业不仅要在服务国家科技自立自强中扮演关键角色，也需要在应对养老这一未来中国最严峻的社会挑战 中，抓住其最好的发展机遇。科技将是解决养老问题的决定性力量，而保险业正是串联科技创新与养老 需求的核心枢纽。 《金融时报》记者：保险作为风险治理和金融服务的关键力量，在科技现代化赋能中应承担怎样的 角色？与"十四五"时期相比，"十五五"期间，保险在服务科技创新方面的定位和功能将发生哪些迭代升 级？ 周桦："十五五"规划建议为保险行业指明了从"被动风险承担者"向"主动风险治理与创新伙伴"升级 的核心方向，保险业必须超越传统的险种思维，将自身的发展深度融入国家科技创新的宏大叙事中。科 技现代化进程中产生的新型风险，如研发失败、知识产权纠纷、新技术责任认定等，正是保险业创新发 展的广阔蓝海。在科技现代化赋能中，保险业应承担三重核心角色。 第一，作为不可或缺 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles emphasizes the importance of the "first set" and "first batch" insurance policies in promoting innovation and reducing risks for manufacturers and buyers in the technology sector [1][2][3] - The implementation of the "first set" major technical equipment insurance compensation policy and the "first batch" new materials insurance compensation is aimed at addressing market promotion challenges faced by innovative products [1][2] - The insurance products are designed to provide compensation for equipment failures and losses, thereby encouraging buyers to adopt new technologies and alleviating post-sale pressures on manufacturers [1][2] Group 2 - Since 2015, China has been implementing the "first set" major technical equipment insurance compensation mechanism, which has been optimized in terms of coverage, premium rates, and application processes to better support the market entry of innovative products [2] - The insurance policies reflect a broader trend of optimizing financial services throughout the lifecycle of technology, with various financial institutions innovating products to support technology companies at different stages of development [2] - There is a growing demand for tailored financial services in the face of rapid technological innovation and the emergence of new industries, highlighting the need for improved risk management and assessment capabilities within the insurance sector [3]

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the "first set" insurance compensation policy aims to promote innovation and alleviate market entry challenges for new technologies and materials, thereby enhancing manufacturers' confidence in research and development [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - The recent notification by relevant authorities outlines the compensation policy for the first set of major technological equipment insurance and the first batch of new materials insurance, which has garnered attention from business operators [1]. - Since 2015, China has been implementing a compensation mechanism for the first set of major technological equipment insurance, with recent optimizations in coverage, insurance rates, and application processes to better support the market entry of innovative products [2]. Group 2: Financial Support for Innovation - The first set and first batch insurance products are seen as essential components of optimizing financial services throughout the entire lifecycle of technology, supporting various stages from research and development to market promotion [2]. - Financial institutions have been innovating products and increasing support for technology companies, including the introduction of insurance for concept validation and pilot testing, which aids in transitioning technology from laboratory to production [2]. Group 3: Challenges and Recommendations - Despite the acceleration of technological innovation and the emergence of new industries, there are still shortcomings in financial service supply compared to market demand, necessitating improved risk management and assessment capabilities within the insurance industry [3]. - To enhance the effectiveness of technology finance, it is recommended to strengthen policy coordination and data sharing across departments, which would improve the willingness of enterprises to purchase insurance and expand service coverage [3].

Core Viewpoint - The China Life Insurance Company showcased its commitment to providing comprehensive financial and insurance services at the 2025 China International Service Trade Fair, emphasizing its focus on customer needs and lifecycle protection [1][10]. Group 1: Technology and Digital Finance - China Life is enhancing its technology insurance system, participating in various insurance pilot programs, and launching investment funds aimed at technology enterprises [4]. - The company is advancing digital finance by leveraging AI, big data, and cloud computing to improve product innovation, service optimization, and operational efficiency [4]. Group 2: Green Finance - China Life is committed to green development, offering innovative insurance solutions such as environmental pollution liability insurance and biodiversity protection insurance [4]. - The company integrates green investments into its operations, focusing on supporting clean energy and low-carbon industries [4]. Group 3: Inclusive Finance - China Life is expanding insurance coverage for small and micro enterprises, rural areas, and specific demographic groups, providing over 35 trillion yuan in agricultural risk protection by the end of 2024 [6]. - The company has supported over 2,700 small enterprises through loan guarantee insurance and has launched an asset-backed plan for advanced manufacturing [6]. Group 4: Pension Finance - China Life is developing a unique pension finance ecosystem, managing over 60 billion yuan in basic pension insurance funds and serving 200,000 clients in personal pension business [6]. - The company has opened over 3 million personal pension accounts, contributing to the construction of the third pillar of pension support [6]. Group 5: Interactive Experience - The exhibition features interactive areas such as the "Guoshou Health Competition" game zone, allowing visitors to engage with health management concepts [6]. - Attendees can also experience the convenience of the life insurance app through a simulated operation area [6].

Core Points - The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) is committed to enhancing financial support for the manufacturing sector, aligning with the decisions of the Central Committee and the State Council [1][2] - A notification was issued outlining 12 measures to improve financial services for manufacturing, emphasizing the need for banks and insurance institutions to increase their support [1] - Financial product innovation is encouraged to meet the specific needs of manufacturing enterprises, focusing on differentiated and comprehensive services [1] - There is a push to optimize the credit structure, with an emphasis on increasing medium- and long-term loans to advanced manufacturing and strategic emerging industries [1][2] - Continued financial support for industries affected by the pandemic is prioritized, with a focus on small and micro enterprises [1] - The regulatory body aims to enhance the incentive mechanisms for banks and insurance institutions to promote lending to manufacturing enterprises [1] Financial Data - By the end of 2021, loans to the manufacturing sector increased by 2.8 trillion yuan, with medium- and long-term loans rising by 2.1 trillion yuan and credit loans by 1.1 trillion yuan [2] - High-tech manufacturing loans saw an increase of 580.7 billion yuan [2]

Group 1: Policy Guidance on Technology Finance - The central government emphasizes the importance of technology finance in supporting high-quality technological innovation and productivity development, as highlighted in the recent "Five Major Articles" initiative [2][3] - The guidance aims to enhance financial support for technology enterprises throughout their lifecycle, focusing on credit, equity, and insurance resources to create a virtuous cycle among technology, industry, and finance [2][3] Group 2: Equity Financing - Zhejiang's state-owned capital operation platform, through its venture capital arm, focuses on early-stage investments in technology innovation, providing comprehensive support to portfolio companies [4][5] - The platform aims to expand social capital and invest in hard technology projects, establishing partnerships with leading research institutions to gain access to cutting-edge technology projects [5] Group 3: Debt Financing - Banks are innovating their credit offerings to better serve technology enterprises, shifting from traditional assessment methods to a focus on industry and future potential [6][7] - New credit products tailored for technology companies include "High-Tech Talent Entrepreneur Loans" and "Technology Enterprise R&D Loans," which consider the unique characteristics and needs of these firms [8] Group 4: Bond Financing - Direct financing through bond issuance is highlighted as a cost-effective method for technology enterprises, with a focus on expanding the issuance of technology innovation bonds [10][11] - Local governments are exploring collaborative credit enhancement models to support private technology enterprises in bond issuance, thereby increasing market confidence and participation [11] Group 5: Insurance Support - The development of technology insurance is aimed at providing risk coverage for the initial market entry of major technological equipment and new materials, addressing the challenges faced during their commercialization [12][13] - Insurance products will focus on quality and liability risks, helping to alleviate concerns for enterprises engaging in technological innovation [14]