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Chinese insurers may risk AI pitfalls with DeepSeek rollout

Insurers that fail to comply may face penalties.
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Ping An Insurance reports 47.8% rise in 2024 net profit

Life & Health new business value (NBV) increased 28.8% YoY.

Ping An P&C, FAW Hongqi launch intelligent driving protection services

Ping An P&C developed the first full-scenario solution for intelligent driving.

SINOSURE’s exposure to risky assets remains a concern, Fitch says

Capitalisation is expected to remain adequate to support underwriting expansion.

Huatai P&C profitability improves as claims experience stabilises

Fitch expects the synergy between Chubb and Huatai P&C to strengthen over time.

New Chinese financial guidelines focus on tech and green growth

China also aims to strengthen the multi-tiered old-age insurance system.

Ant Insurance processes 7.25 million health claims in 2024

Its AI-powered solution also processed 1.62 million claims last year.

China insurers to invest $14b in equities by 2025

If based on 2024 data estimated total fund allocation could reach $57b.

Ping An integrates AI, big data roles in latest recruitment

The AI aims to assist in job matching, interviews, and salary negotiations.

China’s FIs urged to refine services for credit support

The NFRA also highlighted the role of technology in improving inclusive finance.

New China Life Insurance's high equity allocation could raise risky-asset ratio

The company’s financial leverage ratio increased to 12% by mid-2024.

China's insurance market sees rate decreases in Q4 2024

Mainly to retain business and secure program participation.

China insurers' plan to invest in gold could boost market

The programme permits ten insurance firms to allocate up to 1% of their assets.

China's long-term care insurance covers 180m in 2024

The programme, which started in 2016, now operates in 49 cities.

China's insurers to adjust investment risk controls

Big state insurers will be directed to raise both the size and proportion of their investments.