China’s EV insurers move towards profitability on higher premiums, AI adoption

Chinese insurers underwriting electric vehicle (EV) policies have a better chance of turning a profit this year, supported by higher premiums, intelligent pricing mechanisms and improved claims-handling efficiency. A turnaround in mainland China’s EV insurance market, against the backdrop of a bearish outlook for the automotive sector, will accelerate the pace of electrification on the country’s roads, according to industry officials and analysts. “Heavy losses in the insurance business used to...