Zheng Quan Ri Bao Wang·2025-09-05 08:12Core Insights - AIA Group's CEO, Lee Yuanxiang, emphasized that mainland China is the most important market for the company, showcasing significant potential for growth [1] - The latest half-year report revealed a 14% increase in new business value to $2.838 billion, with 13 out of 18 markets experiencing growth, and a 3.4% year-on-year increase in new business value margin to 57.7% [1] Group 1: Long-term Investment in China - AIA established its first branch in Shanghai in 1992, being one of the earliest foreign insurance companies to obtain a personal insurance business license in China [2] - Since 2019, AIA has expanded to 14 operational regions in mainland China and plans to add 1-2 new provincial branches annually [2] - In 2022, AIA invested 12.033 billion RMB in China Post Insurance, becoming its second-largest shareholder, and provided technical support for its successful transformation [2] Group 2: Asset Management Company Establishment - The approval for the establishment of AIA Asset Management Company marks a significant milestone in AIA's ongoing development in mainland China [3] Group 3: Synergy Between Assets and Liabilities - Regional expansion is a core driver of AIA's growth in mainland China, with a focus on optimizing the synergy between assets and liabilities for future growth [4] - In a low interest rate environment, AIA is shifting its focus on long-term savings to diversified and participating products, promoting balanced development across various insurance types [4] - The company believes that the development of participating insurance will thrive in a low interest rate environment, benefiting both the company and clients [4] Group 4: Differentiated Bancassurance Strategy - AIA is committed to a differentiated bancassurance model, focusing on a few banks that align with its long-term cooperation vision, targeting high-income and high-net-worth clients [5] - The implementation of the "Bancassurance Integration" policy and ongoing interest rate adjustments have made the bancassurance market more standardized and healthy, which AIA views as a future opportunity [6]