AIA Singapore New Business Value Rises 16% in First Half 2025

AIA Singapore new business rose 16% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 to USD259m, driven by expansion in agency and partnership channels. Annualised new premium climbed 28% to USD547m, while total weighted premium income grew 17% to USD2.6bn. Operating profit after tax rose 4% to USD355m, supported by business growth but partially offset by lower investment income due to remittances for share buybacks. The value of new business margin slipped to 47.4% from 52.4%. AIA Group, listed in Hong Kong, operates in 18 markets and reported total assets of USD328bn as of June 30.