China Insurance Association data show gross written premiums in the first three
quarters were 5.26 tln yuan, up 0.9% YoY; claims and benefit payouts totaled
1.94 tln yuan, up 3.9% YoY. Life insurers' reserves for life and long‑term
health policies exceeded 28 tln yuan, up 12.7% since the start of the year. The
association said market operation was broadly stable.