Insurer AIA Group posts 15% rise in annual new business value, launches $1.7 billion buyback
Published on March 18, 2026.
Hong Kong-based insurer AIA Group (1299.HK) has announced a $1.7 billion share buyback and a 15% rise in annual value of new business (VONB) due to strong performance from all segments. Hong Kong saw a 28% increase in VONB for the year, while mainland China saw a 2% increase. The firm reported VON B to $5.52 billion on a constant currency basis for the same period. It also declared a final dividend of 144.08 Hong Kong cents per share, higher than the 130.98 cents declared last year.
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