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Ping An P&C and FAW Hongqi Launch Intelligent Driving Insurance Services to Safeguard Drivers

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Ping An P&C, a subsidiary of Ping An Insurance Group, has partnered with FAW Hongqi to launch Hongqi Intelligent Driving Protection Services, introducing innovative insurance solutions for intelligent vehicles. The service covers eight high-frequency scenarios in intelligent driving assistance, including automated parking, remote control parking, and various cruise control features.

The collaboration marks Ping An P&C's first intelligent driving protection service with FAW Hongqi, focusing on building a risk database and optimizing protection solutions. A notable example includes customized compensation for the Hongqi Tian Gong 08's ultra-low-temperature battery cell technology, covering power battery failures in low temperatures.

Previously, in November 2024, Ping An P&C partnered with Seres Automobile for similar intelligent driving protection services. The company serves 240 million retail customers and manages over RMB12 trillion in total assets as of September 2024.

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  • Expansion into innovative intelligent vehicle insurance market
  • Strategic partnership with major auto manufacturer FAW Hongqi
  • Coverage of 8 high-frequency intelligent driving scenarios
  • Large customer base of 240 million retail customers
  • Strong asset base of RMB12 trillion

Negative

  • Increased risk exposure from new technology insurance coverage
  • Potential claims liability from intelligent driving system failures

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HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An P&C, a subsidiary of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An" or the "Group", HKEx: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318) has partnered with FAW Hongqi Auto. Sales Co., Ltd. (FAW Hongqi) to launch Hongqi Intelligent Driving Protection Services, offering safer and more convenient travel protection for drivers and promoting the development of the intelligent vehicle industry.

Intelligent driving spurs new insurance demand

Most auto insurance products are designed based on the risks related to of traditional vehicles. However, intelligent vehicles have different risk characteristics. Ping An P&C is exploring innovation in insurance to address the risks associated with the rapidly developing intelligent driving technology. Collaborating closely with automakers, Ping An P&C analyzes the risks in different scenarios based on intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) data. It is continually optimizing insurance product design and now, it has launched the industry's first full-scenario solution for intelligent driving. It offers protection for intelligent driving liability and other new risks, covering eight high-frequency scenarios in intelligent driving assistance, including automated parking, remote control parking, valet parking, urban traffic vehicle lane cruise control, enhanced urban traffic lane cruise control, highway traffic lane cruise control, urban navigation and highway navigation.

Ping An P&C and FAW Hongqi Create New Model for Intelligent Driving Protection

This is the first intelligent driving protection service offered by Ping An P&C in collaboration with FAW Hongqi. Together, they are exploring innovative insurance models for intelligent driving, including building a risk database, optimizing service processes and upgrading protection solutions to provide users with more precise and comprehensive risk protection.

For example, the Hongqi Tian Gong 08 is a new energy vehicle model equipped with ultra-low-temperature battery cell technology, which can maintain a 93% battery energy retention rate in a low-temperature environment up to -10 degrees Celsius. Based on this scenario, Ping An P&C has customized a compensation plan for losses due to power battery failure in the vehicle due to low temperatures, including the cost of a replacement vehicle during the vehicle repair period, giving drivers a sense of security during the winter.

Ping An leading innovation to promote high-quality development of intelligent vehicle industry

In addition to the partnership with FAW Hongqi, Ping An P&C and also jointly launched a customized intelligent driving protection service with Seres Automobile Co., Ltd.  in November 2024, covering protection needs in scenarios such as automated parking and driving. This plan provides car owners with more comprehensive risk protection.

Ping An P&C will adhere to a customer-centric approach, continue to deepen technological empowerment, and provide more comprehensive and efficient insurance protection support for new energy vehicle companies and customers. Ping An P&C is committed to innovation in financial service models and working with industry partners to improve intelligent driving insurance and provide safer and more reliable protection. 

About Ping An Group

Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (HKEx:2318 / 82318; SSE:601318) is one of the largest financial services companies in the world. It strives to become a world-leading provider of integrated finance, health and senior care services. Under the technology-driven "integrated finance + health and senior care" strategy, the Group provides professional "financial advisory, family doctor, and senior care concierge" services to its 240 million retail customers. Ping An advances intelligent digital transformation and employs technologies to improve financial businesses' quality and efficiency and enhance risk management. The Group is listed on the stock exchanges in Hong Kong and Shanghai. As of the end of September 2024, Ping An had more than RMB12 trillion in total assets. The Group ranked 29th in the Forbes Global 2000 list in 2024 and 53rd in the Fortune Global 500 list in 2024. 

For more information, please visit www.group.pingan.com and follow us on LinkedIn - PING AN.

 

FAQ

What insurance coverage does Ping An's new intelligent driving protection offer for PNGAY shareholders?

The protection covers 8 scenarios including automated parking, remote control parking, valet parking, urban and highway cruise control, and navigation systems, expanding PNGAY's market in the intelligent vehicle sector.

How does the Hongqi Tian Gong 08 battery protection plan benefit PNGAY customers?

It offers compensation for low-temperature battery failures, including replacement vehicle costs during repairs, for batteries maintaining 93% energy retention at -10°C.

When did PNGAY partner with Seres Automobile for intelligent driving protection?

Ping An P&C partnered with Seres Automobile in November 2024 for customized intelligent driving protection services.

What is the total asset value of PNGAY as of September 2024?

Ping An Group managed over RMB12 trillion in total assets as of September 2024.
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