Zhibao Technology Launches Drone Insurance Solution for Individual Operators, Strengthening Position in China's Low-Altitude Economy
Rhea-AI Summary
Zhibao Technology (NASDAQ: ZBAO) launched an online insurance product for individual drone operators in partnership with Sichuan Fanmo Technology (F+More), targeting China’s expanding low-altitude economy. The product offers comprehensive, modular coverage starting at CNY 395 (USD 57) per year, instant digital purchase, and claims via a four-step online process. Key metrics: CAAC estimates industry growth from CNY 500 billion (2023) to CNY 3.5 trillion (2035); over 2 million drones already registered in China. The product integrates into Zhibao’s PaaS and aims to scale F+More’s 2B expertise into 2C sales.
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- Coverage starts at CNY 395 per year for full drone value
- Instant activation with policies effective as quickly as 15 minutes
- Digital-first purchase and four-step digital claims process
- Integration into Zhibao's PaaS enables 2B2C scalability
- Targets a large market: CAAC projects growth to CNY 3.5 trillion by 2035
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News Market Reaction – ZBAO
On the day this news was published, ZBAO declined 8.49%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -24.3% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 5 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $3M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $35M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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ZBAO fell 7.02% while peers were mixed: HUIZ +4.77%, GOCO +14.36%, but RELI -9.83%, AIFU -6.97%, TIRX -41.39%. The lack of a consistent direction across peers suggests today’s weakness was stock-specific rather than a broad insurance brokers move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 02 | Sector growth update | Positive | +53.9% | Milestone growth in natural gas insurance premiums and brokerage revenue. |
| Feb 13 | AI product launch | Positive | -5.8% | Launch of ten new AI agents to support digital transformation efforts. |
| Jan 16 | Compliance regained | Positive | -2.5% | Regaining compliance with Nasdaq reporting requirements after delayed 20-F. |
| Jan 13 | Annual earnings | Negative | -2.6% | Strong revenue growth but a return to net loss and operating losses in 2025. |
| Dec 12 | JV formation | Positive | +17.9% | Launch of medical insurance JV Zhibao Yingshi targeting new product growth. |
Zhibao’s stock has shown strong upside on certain growth and partnership milestones but has also posted negative reactions to positive strategic or compliance news, indicating mixed alignment between news tone and price moves.
Over the last few months, Zhibao reported strong growth in its gas insurance business nearing RMB 100 million in premiums and saw a large positive move. Other updates, including AI agent launches, regaining Nasdaq compliance on Jan 12, 2026, and fiscal 2025 results with higher revenue but a net loss, drew modest declines. A medical insurance JV announcement in Dec 2025 was met with a double‑digit gain. Today’s drone insurance launch fits an ongoing expansion of digital, embedded insurance verticals.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved -8.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite a seemingly strategic product launch would fit past instances where positive operational updates coincided with declines, such as AI and compliance news. The expansion into the low-altitude economy, valued at CNY 500 billion in 2023 and projected to reach CNY 3.5 trillion, highlights growth ambitions, but prior net losses and complex regulatory disclosures could keep risk perceptions elevated.
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Strategic Milestone: Zhibao Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBAO) ("Zhibao," "we," or the "Company") and Sichuan Fanmo Technology Co., Ltd. ("F+More") have partnered to offer a specialized insurance product directly to individual drone pilots for the first time.
- Nationally Strategic Industry: Currently an RMB 500 billion industry, the low-altitude economy is expected to be named an emerging pillar industry in China's 15th Five-Year Plan and grow at a meaningful pace with demonstrated government support.
- 2B2C Expansion: Leveraging Zhibao's proprietary Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), the partnership is expected to transition F+More's established 2B market expertise in drone servicing into a scalable 2C solution.
- Digital Innovation: Features a mobile-friendly, fully online purchasing process, allowing consumers to secure coverage instantly from their mobile devices.
- Competitive Global Pricing: Comprehensive annual coverage for the full value of a drone starts at approximately CNY 395 (USD 57) per year.
Shanghai, China--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2026) - Zhibao Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBAO) ("Zhibao," "we," or the "Company"), a leading high-growth InsurTech company and pioneer of the 2B2C digital embedded insurance model in China, today announced the launch of a new online insurance product designed to cover individual (C-end) drone users. Developed in collaboration with Sichuan Fanmo Technology Co., Ltd. ("F+More"), a leading drone service provider in China, this launch represents a strategic breakthrough for Zhibao in the rapidly expanding low-altitude economy.
Tapping into a National Strategic Industry
With the low-altitude economy slated to be introduced as a key emerging pillar industry in China's latest five-year plan, covering from 2026 to 2030, alongside semiconductors and intelligent robots, the industry is expected to develop at a sustained pace supported by government initiatives. According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China ("CAAC"), the low altitude economy is expected to grow from CNY 500 billion (USD 72 billion) in 2023 to CNY 3.5 trillion (USD 507 billion) in 2035.
CAAC data indicates that there are already more than 2 million drones registered in China. As the industry continues to grow, the demand for drone-specific insurance is expected to increase alongside the increased number and utilization of drones.
Aligning with Digital-Native Consumption Preferences
Zhibao believes that purchasing insurance online is surging in China, particularly among tech-savvy demographics. A report co-authored by the Research Center for China Insurance and Pension Finance at Tsinghua University's PBC School of Finance indicates that
Zhibao's 2B2C model is expected to enable F+More to provide drone users with highly relevant insurance products quickly, efficiently, and at a competitive cost.
The insurance product developed through this collaboration has been intentionally designed to match customer needs. The product provides comprehensive coverage, including drone damage protection, third-party liability coverage, and operator liability coverage. Coverage limits are customizable based on individual customer requirements.
By providing simple and easily understandable coverage options, we believe Zhibao's implementation streamlines the purchasing process and simplifies decision making for drone operators.
Coverage starts at just CNY 395 (USD 57) per year, providing protection for the full value of the drone in case of loss or damage.
Fast, Digital-first Policy Management
The new insurance module is fully integrated into Zhibao's PaaS, offering a streamlined user experience:
- Instant Activation: Qualified customers can complete applications online, with policies becoming effective as quickly as 15 minutes after payment.
- Simple Claims: Claims can be filed digitally through a simplified four-step process.
- Customizable Coverage: Plan coverages are modular and can be tailored to specific user needs.
Management Commentary
"The successful launch of our C-end drone insurance product is a pivotal step in our strategic positioning within the low-altitude economy," said Mr. Xiaowei Le, Chief Operating Officer of Zhibao. "By enriching our product offerings and generating new growth opportunities, we are strengthening our core competitiveness while creating long term value for our shareholders."
Mr. Botao Ma, Chief Executive Officer of Zhibao, added, "I am pleased to see our relationship with F+More deepen with this new push into individual insurance products. We are leveraging our strengths in the individual and small- and medium-enterprise (SME) segments to help F+More provide more comprehensive and scalable services. The scalability and flexibility of Zhibao's 2B2C business model and PaaS is well suited to serving individual and SME customers across diverse industries and sectors. I hope this collaboration can serve as a roadmap for our other partners."
About Zhibao Technology Inc.
Zhibao Technology Inc. is a leading and high growth InsurTech company primarily engaging in providing digital insurance brokerage services through its operating entities ("Zhibao China Group") in China. 2B2C ("to-business-to-customer") digital embedded insurance is the Company's innovative business model, which Zhibao China Group pioneered in China. Zhibao China Group launched the first digital insurance brokerage platform in China in 2020, which is powered by their proprietary PaaS ("Platform as a Service").
Zhibao has developed over 40 proprietary and innovative digital insurance solutions addressing different scenarios in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to travel, sports, logistics, utilities, and e-commerce. Zhibao acquires and analyzes customer data, utilizes big data and AI technology to continually iterate and enhance its digital insurance solutions. This iterative process, in addition to continually improving its digital insurance solutions, will keep it abreast of the new trends and customer preferences in the market. For more information, please visit: ir.zhibao-tech.com.
About Sichuan Fanmo Technology Co., Ltd
Sichuan Fanmo Technology Co., Ltd (F+More), founded in 2015, F+More is steadily advancing with a development strategy of "specialization, standardization, and globalization," committed to leveraging its accumulated data and algorithmic abilities to address industry pain points, aiming to become a service-leading, objective, fair, and data- & algorithm-driven professional third-party service provider.
F+More has provided coverage for multiple risk scenarios, including inspection, security, surveying and mapping, and has established after-sales cooperation with multiple drone manufacturers.
Its three major products include F+More Feibao, F+More Excellent+, and F+More Cloud E. Among them, F+More Feibao is a drone insurance product that has been continuously operated for over a decade. F+More Excellent+ offers one-stop after-sales solutions for drone insurance to insurance institutions, while F+More Cloud E provides insurance institutions with a precise pricing engine for drone insurance. For more information, please visit: www.fmore.net.
Forward-Looking Statements
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