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China Life Insurance
China Life Insurance Company Limited is a leading life insurance provider headquartered in Beijing, China, offering life, annuity, health, and accident...
China Life Insurance
China Life Insurance Company Limited is a leading life insurance provider headquartered in Beijing, China, offering life, annuity, health, and accident insurance products to individuals and groups through an extensive distribution network of exclusive agents, direct sales, and agencies. The Company was established on 30 June 2003 as a joint stock limited company under PRC law, with predecessor operations tracing to the People's Insurance Company of China founded in 1949; it listed overseas in December 2003 and domestically as an A-share company in January 2007 (per 2025 Annual Report). As of 31 December 2025, total assets stood at RMB7,591,004 million and investment assets at RMB7,423,705 million, with equity holders' equity of RMB595,205 million, gross written premiums of RMB729,887 million, and net profit attributable to equity holders of RMB154,078 million (per 2025 Annual Report). Embedded value reached RMB1,467,876 million. It ranks among China's largest institutional investors and holds controlling interests in China Life Asset Management Company Limited and China Life Pension Company Limited, positioning it as a major insurance asset manager. The firm maintains robust solvency and focuses on high-quality development, digital transformation, and serving national strategies including rural revitalization and multi-tiered social security (per 2025 Annual Report).
General information
Firm type
Insurance
Year founded
1949
Location
Region
Asia
Country
China
City
Beijing
Corporate office
Beijing, China
Principals
Cai Xiliang
Chairman of the Board / Executive Chairman
Li Mingguang
President & Executive Director
Liu Hui
Executive Director, Vice President, Chief Investment Officer & Board Secretary
Ruan Qi
Executive Director, Vice President, Chief Cybersecurity Officer & Chief Risk Officer
Ying Yuan
CFO & Accounting Supervisor
Jin Hou
Chief Actuary
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the full legal name and primary business of China Life Insurance?
China Life Insurance Company Limited is a leading PRC life insurer providing life, annuity, health, and accident insurance products to individuals and groups (per 2025 Annual Report).
When was China Life Insurance Company Limited founded and where is it headquartered?
The Company was established on 30 June 2003 in Beijing with predecessor roots in 1949; headquarters are at 16 Financial Street, Xicheng District, Beijing (per 2025 Annual Report).
What were the Company's total assets and investment assets as of the most recent year-end?
As of 31 December 2025, total assets were RMB7,591,004 million and investment assets were RMB7,423,705 million (per 2025 Annual Report).
Who currently serves as Chairman of China Life Insurance Company Limited?
Cai Xiliang serves as Chairman of the Board and Executive Director (per 2025 Annual Report, signed 25 March 2026).
What is the Company's recent financial performance highlight?
For the year ended 31 December 2025, net profit attributable to equity holders reached RMB154,078 million (up 44.1% YoY) with gross written premiums of RMB729,887 million (per 2025 Annual Report).
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