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ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance reported H1 net profit of RMB 1.55 billion, up 132.2% year on year, as investment income from insurance assets surged 150% to RMB 1.596 billion.
"We remain steadfast in our core mission, technology-driven finance and delivering warm insurance," CEO Jiang Xing said, citing AI token consumption that exceeded 34 trillion in the first half, up from 3 trillion a year earlier.
Insurance service revenue under HKFRS 17 rose 12.9% to RMB 16.989 billion, while gross written premiums were roughly flat at RMB 16.558 billion, down 0.6%. Underwriting profit climbed 17.8% to RMB 773 million, with the combined operating ratio improving to 95.5%. Annualized investment return rose to 7.8% from 3.3%, and the net investment yield doubled to 4.0%.
The Hong Kong-listed insurer's shares rose 1.68% to $10.92, though they remain about 47% below the 52-week high of $20.56. The profit jump came without premium growth, pointing to operating leverage from a better product mix and pricing discipline.
Health insurance remained the largest segment, with GWP reaching RMB 6.7 billion, up 7%, while digital life GWP grew 24.7% to RMB 7.743 billion on pet insurance and other products. Auto insurance GWP rose 4.2% to RMB 1.541 billion, with new energy vehicle premiums up 105.7% to 36.5% of the auto book. Consumer finance GWP fell 79.2% to RMB 560 million as the company cut outstanding loan balances to RMB 8.5 billion from RMB 22.9 billion at the end of 2025.
ZA Bank, the company's Hong Kong virtual bank, posted net profit of HKD 71 million, about 1.5 times the year-earlier level, on net revenue of HKD 578 million, up 26.6%. Net interest margin widened to 2.99% from 2.38%. The comprehensive solvency margin ratio stood at 287.7% as of June 30, and Moody's upgraded the insurer's financial strength rating to A3.
Management did not provide formal full-year guidance but expects auto insurance growth to recover quarter by quarter in the second half after a slower first half tied to weaker electric vehicle market growth. It plans to cut consumer finance balances below RMB 8 billion and keep equity and equity fund exposure in the 8% to 8.5% range. ZA Bank will expand its investment product suite and cross-boundary wealth management services.
The results show ZhongAn can lift profit without premium growth, a signal that quality-driven underwriting and a stronger investment backdrop are paying off. Investors will watch second-half auto recovery and the pace of the consumer finance exit for confirmation that the earnings momentum holds.
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