Financial Performance - Total assets of AIA Group reached 303billionasofDecember31,2022[3].−AIAGroup′stotalassetsreachedUS71,202 million in 2022, reflecting a robust financial position[54]. - The company achieved a post-tax operating profit of US5,689millionin2022,indicatingastrongperformanceintheinsurancesector[32].−Thegroupreportedapost−taxoperatingprofitofUSD6.37billion,representinga56.039 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 7% per share on a comparable basis, while post-tax operating profit reached 6.370billion,reflectinga510 billion share buyback program aimed at enhancing shareholder returns while maintaining financial strength[19]. - The company returned 3.570billiontoshareholdersaspartofathree−yearsharebuybackprogram,withatotalcapitalreturnofupto10 billion approved by the board[69]. - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 1.134 per share, reflecting a 5% increase, resulting in a total annual dividend of HKD 1.5368 per share for 2022, up 5.3% from 2021[121][137]. - Shareholder equity was 50.634billion,notincludingdividendsof2.259 billion and share buybacks of 3.570billion,resultinginanetshareholderequityof44.805 billion as of December 31, 2022[160]. Market Presence and Growth - AIA Group serves over 41 million individual policyholders and more than 17 million group insurance participants[5]. - AIA Group's total insurance coverage exceeds 20trillion,reflectingitssignificantmarketpresence[15].−In2022,AIAGroupreportedatotalweightedpremiumincomeofUS6,370 million, reflecting a growth compared to previous years[32]. - The total weighted premium income for the year was reported at 36.176billion,reflectingthecompany′sstrongmarketpositioninthelifeandhealthinsurancesector[68].−Thenewbusinessvaluedecreasedby53.092 billion for the year, but showed a 6% year-on-year growth in the second half of the year, with all five operating segments recording annual growth[68]. - The company achieved a 10% growth in new business value through strategic partnerships with leading banks, benefiting from collaborations in Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and India[111]. - The new business value for 2022 decreased by 5% to 3.092billion,althoughtherewasa6500 million in annualized new premiums from the agency team and bancassurance channels[109]. Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions - The company expanded its market presence by establishing a five-year bancassurance partnership with Prince Bank in Cambodia and extending its partnership with Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Bank for an additional four years[36]. - The company has established exclusive bancassurance partnerships to enhance its distribution network[9]. - The company completed the acquisition of a 24.99% stake in China Post Life Insurance, enhancing its distribution channels and customer base in mainland China[174]. - AIA Group's investment in China Postal Insurance is part of its strategy to expand its presence in the mainland market[19]. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Commitment - The company has been recognized for its commitment to ESG issues, ranking in the top 10% of the insurance industry by Sustainalytics[72]. - The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or earlier, with ambitious reduction targets verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)[176].