Waterdrop splashes back to revenue growth. But are investors listening?
The insurance broker’s revenue rose 38.4% in the third quarter, boosted by a 20-fold increase for its young technical services business Key Takeaways: Waterdrop looks set to return to strong…
Nova Insight steps out from parent’s shadow with IPO plan
The insurance industry services provider is controlled by online insurer ZhongAn, which supplied half of its revenue in the first half of 2025 Key Takeaways: Nova Insight has filed to…
Sunshine chases investment income amid tepid demand for its insurance
The insurer plans to set up a subsidiary that will run a 20 billion yuan fund investing in stocks and fixed-income instruments Key Takeaways: Sunshine’s asset management unit will set…
In weak insurance market, Waterdrop finds solace in benevolence crowdfunding
The insurance broker’s net profit rose about 150% year-on-year in the third quarter, on the back of the strong performance for its crowdfunding business Key Takeaways: Waterdrop’s revenue increased just…
CHINA BULLETIN: Services, Trade Send Positive Signals
In this week’s issue positive trade signals, a major EV IPO and more sagging home sales. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the week a 65 for…
ZhongAn may be betting on property rebound with Shanghai office buys
The online insurer has agreed to purchase two office buildings in Shanghai’s iconic Bund area amid signs that China’s commercial property market may have hit bottom Key Takeaways: ZhongAn has…
ZhongAn weathers feeble economy with business from online shoppers, travelers
The digital insurer posted solid gross written premium growth for January and all of 2023, likely on the back of its popular insurance products for online shoppers and travelers Key…
