Record Value of New Business Growth
Value of new business (VONB) increased by 14% to a record high of $2.8 billion.
Strong Financial Performance Across Key Metrics
Operating profit after tax per share rose by 12%, and underlying free surplus generation per share grew by 10%.
Dividend Increase and Shareholder Returns
AIA returned $3.7 billion to shareholders and declared a 10% increase in the interim dividend per share.
Exceptional Growth in Hong Kong
Hong Kong achieved record VONB of $1.1 billion, up 24% with strong demand from both domestic and Mainland Chinese visitors.
Successful Expansion in China
VONB in China grew to $743 million with growth accelerating to 15% in the second quarter. New regions grew by 36%.
Strong ASEAN Region Performance
VONB grew by 20% to over $1 billion for the first time, with agency and partnership channels both showing strong growth.
India's Impressive Growth
Tata AIA Life's VONB increased by 38%, maintaining its position as the market leader in retail protection.
Operational and Technological Advancements
AIA's AI-driven health technology and analytics company, Amplify Health, contributed to a 250 basis point improvement in loss ratio.