Insurer AIA Group posts 15% rise in annual new business value
18/03/2026 22:07
March 19 (Reuters) - Hong-Kong-based insurer AIA Group 1299.HK posted a 15% rise in annual value of new business (VONB) on Thursday, propelled by the resilient performance of all of its segments. The firm reported VONB, which gauges expected profits from new premiums and is a key barometer for future growth, of $5.52 billion on a constant currency basis for the year ended December 31, compared to $4.71 billion in the year-ago period. (Reporting by Rajasik Mukherjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona) ((Rajasik.Mukherjee@thomsonreuters.com))