Waterdrop Releases User Family Insurance Report

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Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) released its User Family Security Report, revealing that user insurance purchasing behavior is closely tied to family dynamics. Key findings indicate that 49% of individuals under 30 prioritize purchasing insurance for their parents, while those aged 31-40 mainly focus on children's insurance (17% first choice). Over 81% of users have three or more family insurance policies, with medical and critical illness coverage being the most sought after. The report highlights that individuals aged 25-34 represent over 31% of first-time insurance buyers.

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• The report indicates a strong focus on family-oriented insurance products, potentially driving demand.
• Over 81% of users hold three or more insurance policies, suggesting customer retention and market strength.
• The significant number of first-time buyers aged 25-34 reflects a growing market segment for insurance.

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• None.

BEIJING, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterdrop Inc. ("Waterdrop", the "Company" or "we") (NYSE: WDH), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact, recently released the User Family Security Report. According to the survey of the users of Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace, the report shows that users' insurance purchase behaviors are highly associated with families.

Users aged below 30 prefer to purchase insurance for parents

The Report shows that insurance purchasers aged below 30 pay more attention to their parent's insurance, 49% of whom choose to purchase insurance for parent first.

Mr. Hui Teng, the chief actuary of Waterdrop, commented, "Most of the users aged below 30 were born in the 1990s and are only children. Many families have one child and four parents to support. They urgently need to plan pension and insurance services for themselves and their parents as early as possible."

Users aged 31-40 prefer to purchase insurance for children

According to the Report, among users of all ages, those aged 31-40 saw the highest proportion, or 17%, when it comes to insurance purchases for children. Most of these users are the backbone of their families. Some of them just become parents, and some have had multiple children, paying more attention to children's insurance.

But this doesn't mean they ignore the insurance for themselves. The survey also shows, that 47% of the users aged 30-40 choose to purchase insurance for themselves first, 23% for parents, 17% for children, and 13% for spouses.

Users aged above 40 prefer to purchase insurance for "themselves or spouses" first. On a specific term, 61% of them choose to purchase insurance for themselves, 16% for spouses,14% for parents, and 9% for children.

According to the Report, the biggest number of users who purchase their first commercial insurance for themselves or family members are those aged 25-34, who represent over 31% of the total.

In the mind of users, the top 3 essential insurance coverage for families is "Medical insurance, Critical illness insurance, and Casualty insurance". Medical insurance and critical illness insurance are the most basic insurance policies. Casualty insurance is also among the most popular entry-level insurance types.

The report also shows that more than 81% of users have three or more family insurance policies.

About Waterdrop Inc.

Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) is a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact. Founded in 2016, with the comprehensive coverage of Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace and Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding, Waterdrop aims to bring insurance and healthcare service to billions through technology. For more information, please visit www.waterdrop-inc.com.

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SOURCE Waterdrop Inc.

FAQ

What does the User Family Security Report from Waterdrop reveal about insurance purchasing behavior?

The report shows that users' insurance purchasing behavior is strongly influenced by family needs, with younger users prioritizing insurance for parents and older users focusing on themselves and their spouses.

What percentage of users under 30 purchase insurance for their parents?

49% of users aged below 30 choose to purchase insurance for their parents first.

Which age group prefers to buy insurance for children according to the report?

Users aged 31-40 are most likely to purchase insurance for children, with 17% indicating it as their first choice.

How many insurance policies do most users hold?

According to the report, more than 81% of users have three or more family insurance policies.

What type of insurance coverage do users consider most essential?

The top three essential types of insurance coverage for families are medical insurance, critical illness insurance, and casualty insurance.