Lihong Wang reported on the rapid expansion of Chinese Online Insurance. With the ongoing lifestyle and demographic changes, online insurance is becoming one of China's key distributional and operational business models. More than 140 Chinese insurance companies had launched an online business by 2021, with a total premium of 298 billion Yuan (US$45 billion) or 6% of the industry total. Over 7741 enterprises are registered and involved in online insurance. Despite ongoing pandemic issues and lockdowns, online insurance became the accelerators for premium growth in China, especially in the life and health insurance sectors. While the opportunities are enormous, online insurers are facing a number of challenges, such as tightening regulations, a shortage of competent advisors, rising fraud and global recessions. With over 900 million mobile users in China and a population that is ageing and witnessing a reduction in fertility, online insurance will keep growing.
Lihong Wang reported on the rapid expansion of Chinese Online Insurance. With the ongoing lifestyle and demographic changes, online insurance is becoming one of China's key distributional and operational business models. More than 140 Chinese insurance companies had launched an online business by 2021, with a total premium of 298 billion Yuan (US$45 billion) or 6% of the industry total. Over 7741 enterprises are registered and involved in online insurance. Despite ongoing pandemic issues and lockdowns, online insurance became the accelerators for premium growth in China, especially in the life and health insurance sectors. While the opportunities are enormous, online insurers are facing a number of challenges, such as tightening regulations, a shortage of competent advisors, rising fraud and global recessions. With over 900 million mobile users in China and a population that is ageing and witnessing a reduction in fertility, online insurance will keep growing.
This presentation briefly introduces my research project: The Covid-19 impact on the Chinese insurance and reinsurance industry. In the following, I will give you some background information, an overview of the macro implications and some details on the impact on each line of business. Finally, I will end with an outlook for the industry following COVID-19.
In dieser Präsentation stelle ich kurz mein Forschungsprojekt vor: Die Auswirkungen von Covid-19 auf die chinesische Versicherungs- und Rückversicherungsbranche.
Ich erläutere ein wenig die Hintergründe, gebe einen Überblick über die makroökonomischen Auswirkungen und gehe im Anschluss detaillierter auf die Auswirkungen auf die unterschiedlichen Branchensegmente ein. Den Abschluss bildet ein Ausblick auf die Branche für die Zeit nach Covid-19.
The prolonged US-China trade tension, initiated in 2017, has led to significant consequences, impacting global supply chains and causing economic tension between the two largest economies. Particularly affecting the automotive sector, the trade war has influenced motor insurance premiums in China, contributing to a declining trend in non-life insurance growth rates from 2017 to 2021. However, a positive outlook is projected for 2023-2026, indicating potential recovery opportunities. The trade war's short-term impacts on the Chinese motor insurance market include increased costs, low premium growth, and economic challenges. In the long term, transformative changes, including market diversification, innovative products, data-driven pricing, and technology-enabled risk prevention, are expected to shape a dynamic and competitive motor insurance landscape in China, offering growth potential despite initial challenges.
Die Handelsspannungen zwischen den USA und China, die sich seit Anfang 2017 verschärft haben, hatten weitreichende Folgen. Am 6. Juli 2018 verhängten die USA Zölle auf chinesische Waren im Wert von 34 Mrd. USD, was Maßnahmen seitens Chinas nach sich zog. Dieser anhaltende Handelsstreit hat zu wirtschaftlichen Spannungen zwischen den beiden größten Volkswirtschaften der Welt geführt, die sich in der Einführung von Zöllen, Handelsbeschränkungen und geopolitischen Unsicherheiten niederschlagen. Die Auswirkungen dieser Maßnahmen waren in verschiedenen Sektoren spürbar und führten zu Unterbrechungen in den globalen Lieferketten, erhöhten Produktionskosten und Nachfrageschwankungen auf den Märkten. Unternehmen, die in diesem komplexen Handelsumfeld tätig sind, sehen sich nun mit erheblichen Unsicherheiten konfrontiert. Die Automobilindustrie, einschließlich Autos, Autoteile, Stahl und Aluminium, ist besonders betroffen.
Opportunities and Challenges in the Chinese Electric Vehicle Market: Insights for (Re)insurers
(2024)
China has firmly established itself as the world's largest EV market. In 2024, the market is expected to reach $521 billion and continue growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.29%, reaching $1.29 trillion by 2030. If we look at the graph below: according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), more than 50% of the world’s electric cars are sold in China in 2023. Compared to other countries and regions, such as Europe, United States and the rest of the world, China is growing at an unprecedented speed. This remarkable growth is driven by strong government incentives and support, increasing consumer demand, and significant investments in infrastructure. The government has set aggressive targets for EV adaptions, in order to target environmental concerns, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and dominate the new technologies. Amongst 130 brands of EV manufacturers, BYD (short for Build Your Dreams) and Tesla dominate the market, with BYD holding nearly 33% market share and Tesla over 8%. The market is characterized by a wide variety of EV models, from compact city cars to luxury sedans, catering to diverse consumer preferences.