Premiums collected by the "Big Seven" life insurance companies via the bancassurance channel has continued to climb, reflecting the trend of the past two years.
Bank-affiliated insurers saw a slight year-on-year increase of 4% in combined premiums collected from regular-payment policies through the bancassurance channel in January 2026.
SAIC Motor, one of China's leading automotive groups, has reached a strategic partnership between SAIC Motor Insurance Co, a wholly-owned captive insurance company of SAIC Motor, and Lockton, the world's largest independent insurance brokerage company.
Ping An Health Insurance Co and PKU Healthcare Corporation have released a set of health and nutrition selection standards adapted for Chinese family meals.
The National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) have issued a set of "Implementation Opinions" to accelerate the establishment of a comprehensive policy framework for low-altitude insurance.
China's healthcare market is forecast to grow significantly over the next decade (up from $1.4tn in 2024), driven by a rapidly aging population, says UBS Investment Bank in a blog on its website.
The premium rates of newly launched term life insurance policies have been increasing since the start of this year and are expected to rise by 5-10%.
The financial performance of listed life insurer New China Insurance (NCI), one of the country's biggest insurers, is assessed as 'Very Strong', says Fitch Ratings.
New-energy vehicles (NEVs) drove China's motor insurance business growth in 2025. The total premium income of the motor insurance branch reached CNY940.9bn ($136.4bn), a year-on-year increase of 2.98%, while claims paid exceeded CNY620bn, a year-on-year increase of 4.0%.
Dajia Insurance Group, the owner of the iconic Waldorf Astoria in New York City, is preparing to sell the luxury hotel property, months after it reopened following a multibillion-dollar renovation, reported The Wall Street Journal earlier this week.