Core Viewpoint - Insurance companies are shifting their investment strategy from relying on interest income to focusing on high-dividend stocks to enhance cash flow stability amid declining interest rates [1][2][9]. Group 1: OCI Stock Allocation - Insurance firms are increasing their allocation to OCI (Other Comprehensive Income) stocks, with a notable rise in investment scale and proportion in their portfolios [1][3]. - As of mid-2023, China Life's OCI stock scale reached 140.26 billion yuan, accounting for 22.6% of its total stock assets, while New China Life's high-dividend OCI equity tools increased from 30.64 billion yuan to 37.47 billion yuan [3]. - The new accounting standards allow insurance companies to classify certain stocks under OCI, which helps mitigate the impact of stock price fluctuations on profit statements [4][5]. Group 2: New Accounting Standards - The new accounting standards, including IFRS 17 and IFRS 9, introduce significant changes in asset and liability measurement, affecting how insurance companies classify their financial assets [4][6]. - The standards provide insurance companies with the option to allocate certain stocks to OCI, which can enhance the stability of their profit and loss statements [5][6]. - The transition to the new accounting standards is complex and varies among companies, with full implementation expected by January 1, 2026 [4][5]. Group 3: Investment Strategy and Market Conditions - The persistent decline in traditional fixed-income asset yields has prompted insurance companies to seek solutions through equity investments, focusing on high-quality stocks to build OCI portfolios [8][9]. - High-dividend stocks are seen as a crucial component for constructing OCI portfolios, providing stable cash flow and reducing reliance on trading profits [8][9]. - Analysts suggest that increasing the allocation of high-dividend stocks through OCI accounts can help stabilize net investment returns amid falling interest rates [9].