AIA Group Posts Record 1st Half New Business Value
By P.R. Venkat
Insurer AIA Group posted record new business value in the first half with the majority of its markets delivering positive growth.
The value of new business was $3.21 billion, while its new-business margin stood at 57.1%, the Hong Kong company said Thursday.
The 10% increase in the value of its new business on a constant exchange-rate basis was supported by double-digit growth in business in key markets, including mainland China, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.
"Powerful structural tailwinds across the region continue to create substantial demand for our professional advice and differentiated products and underpin the exceptional long-term prospects for AIA's business," AIA Group Chief Executive Lee Yuan Siong said.
The board has declared a 10% increase in the interim dividend to 53.90 Hong Kong cents per share, equivalent to $0.07, reflecting AIA's strong financial position.
The insurer said it had returned $3.6 billion to shareholders in the first half through dividends and share buybacks.
Write to P.R. Venkat at venkat.pr@wsj.com
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August 19, 2026 19:01 ET (23:01 GMT)
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