Life and Health Insurance

AIA Group

Hua Yuan Securities initiates coverage on AIA: 2026-2028 net profit expected to grow, Buy rating given

SAFE Chief Zhu Hexin Meets AIA Chairman Sir Mark Tucker to Discuss Insurance Development

AIA Plans to Repurchase 5.155 Million Shares for HKD 445.63 Million

JPMorgan Raises MSCI Hong Kong Index Target to 16,500 Points on Positive Fundamentals

Bank of China and AIA Deepen Bank-Insurance Synergy to Build New Asia-Pacific Partnership Benchmark

AIA (01299) spends 276 million HKD to repurchase 3.192 million shares

AIA Repurchases 1.375 Million Shares for HKD 120 Million Last Friday, Cumulative Buybacks Reach 200 Million Shares

AIA repurchases about 1,536,000 shares

AIA Hong Kong Launches Ultimate Longevity Index to Measure Affluent Individuals' Readiness for Longevity

AIA repurchases 4.22 million shares

UBS Analyzes AIA's Q1 New Business Value Growth and Initiates Share Repurchase

Tianjin Jiadian Private Equity Fund Partnership Established

AIA repurchased 2.32 million shares for HK$201 million

AIA Launches USD Rate-Linked Life Insurance to Cater to Women's Multiple Roles

AIA repurchased 703,000 shares

BofA Securities Maintains Buy Rating on AIA with Expectation of Exceeding New Business Value Growth

AIA Exceeds Expectations with 17% YOY Increase in New Business Value in Q1 2026

CLSA Raises AIA and Prudential's Target Prices, Forecasts Growth in Hong Kong's New Business Value Profit Margin

AIA issues RMB 2.5 billion subordinated securities

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Ordinary dividend (cash)

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AIA (01299.HK) 2025 Annual Performance Release Conference

AIA (01299.HK) 2025 Mid-Year Performance Release Conference

AIA Group 2024 Full Year Financial Report Live Broadcast

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CICC released a report detailing investment ratings and target prices (TPs) for various insurers. All listed insurers, including AIA, PRU, and Ping An, received 'Outperform' ratings. The report also includes short selling data and price changes for each stock, with AIA at HKD105.7 and China Life at HKD44.5, among others.

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CHINA LIFE

Prudential

China Life

CICC

PING AN

Ping An

Ping An Insurance

CPIC

CHINA TAIPING

SUNSHINE INS

PICC GROUP

PICC Group

PICC P&C

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Prudential USD

Prudential plc

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CICC Ratings, TPs on Insurers (Table)

JPM's research report indicates that AIAachieved a new business value of USD1.757 billion in 1Q26, exceeding expectations with a 17% YoY increase. Strong sales in Mainland China and Hong Kong contributed to this performance, despite slightly narrowed product margins. JPM maintains a 13% YoY growth forecast for AIA's new business value in FY2026 and reiterates an Overweight rating with a target price of HKD112.

JPMorgan Chase

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. 4.20% DEP SHS REPSTG 1/400TH PFD SER MM

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. 6%NON CUM DEP SHS REP 1/400TH PFD SER EE

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. DEP REP 1/400TH (5.75% NON CUM PFD DD)

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. 4.625% DEP SH RE 1/400TH INT NO CU PF LL

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. 4.55% DEP SHS REPSTG 1/400TH PFD SER JJ

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. 4.75 DEP SHS REP 1/400 NCUM PFD SR GG

JPM: AIA  1Q26 New Business Value Beats Expectations; Reiterates Overweight with TP HKD112

BofAS reported that AIA's 1Q new business value (NBV) growth exceeded expectations, driven by Mainland China and Hong Kong markets. NBV rose 13% YoY to USD1.76 billion at constant exchange rates, and 17% at actual rates. Excluding Thailand, NBV growth reached 22%. AIA's share buyback program of USD1.7 billion is expected to complete in four months. BofAS maintains a Buy rating on AIA with a target price of HKD100.

Prudential financial

Bank of America

Prudential Financial Pref Share PRS 5.625 08/15/58

Prudential Financial Pref Share PFH 4.125 09/01/25

Prudential Financial Pref Share PRH 5.95 09/01/62

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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION DEP SHS REP 1/1200TH PRF SERIES '5'

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION 7.25% NON-CUM PERP CONV PFD SER L

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION 5.875%NON CUM DEP SHS REP1/1000TH SER HH

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION DEP SHS REP 1/1200TH PRF SERIES '2'

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION 5% DEP SHS REPR 1/1000TH NON CUM PFD LL

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION DEP SHARES REP 1/1000TH PERP PFD SER 'E'

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION INCOME CAPITAL OBLIG NTS DUE 15/12/2066

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION 4.375% DP SH RP 1/1000TH IN NON CU PF NN

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION DEP SH REP 1/1200TH PRF SER 1 USD25

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION 5.375%DEP SHS REP 1/1000TH NON CUM SR KK

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION 6%NON CUM DEP SHS EACH REP 1/1000 SER GG

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION DEP SHS REP 1/1200 PFD SER 4 USD25

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION DEP SHS REP 1/1000TH NON CUM PFD SER SS

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION 4.125%DEP SH REP 1/1000 PFD SER PP USD25

Bank of America Corp

BofAS: AIA  1Q New Business Value Beats, Rating Buy

CLSA has raised the target prices for AIA and PRU, citing a robust Hong Kong insurance market that allows leading insurers to outperform. AIA's target price increased from HKD110 to HKD120, while PRU's target price rose from HKD140 to HKD145. Both companies are expected to see a return to compound growth in their value of new business (VONB) and double-digit growth in embedded value. CLSA anticipates improvements in capital efficiency and total shareholder return, with Hong Kong operations being a key growth driver.

CLSA Raises TP on AIA  and PRU as VONB Resumes Compound Growth; Rated Outperform

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Hong Kong stocks opened higher, with the HSI up 361 points (1.4%) at 26,138. Major blue chips like HSBC Holdings and AIA rose by 2.8% and 2.9%, respectively. Other notable gains included CATL (+2.6%) and Weichai Power (+8.8%). Despite a slight dip in oil prices due to geopolitical news, the market showed strong performance across various sectors, including technology and automotive stocks. Short selling data indicated significant activity, particularly in Tencent and Meituan.

- Oil prices decreased by 0.1% to 0.2% following news that US President Donald Trump will assist in evacuating stranded ships in the Strait of Hormuz.  
- Hong Kong stocks opened higher, with the HSI up 361 points to 26,138, and significant gains among major blue chips like TENCENT and MEITUAN.  
- Notable performances included BYD's 7% MoM increase in new energy vehicle sales and Xiaomi Auto's 50% rise in deliveries, despite declines in other auto stocks' sales.

HSBC HOLDINGS

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HSI Opens Up 361 pts; HSBC HOLDINGS  and AIA Rise; CATL Gains

AIA Group reported a 13% increase in first-quarter value of new business, reaching US$1.76 billion, driven by strong demand in Hong Kong and China. The Hong Kong segment saw a 21% rise, while China experienced a 26% increase in value of new business. AIA attributes this growth to favorable demographics and rising incomes in Asia, despite global market volatility. The company remains optimistic about future growth, as Hong Kong and China contribute significantly to its new business expansion.

Businesstimes News

AIA’s new business value climbs in first quarter on strong Hong Kong, China demand

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AIA  1Q26 New Business Value USD1.757B Beats Forecast, Up 17% YoY at Actual Exchange Rates, Up 13% at Constant Exchange Rates

AIA Singapore has partnered with INSEAD to launch the AIA-INSEAD Executive Agency Leadership Programme aimed at enhancing leadership capacity among high-potential leaders in Singapore's advisory teams. The program focuses on strategic leadership, business planning, and sales productivity, equipping leaders with essential skills to navigate technological changes and evolving customer expectations. Participants will receive a co-branded certification upon completion. This initiative is part of AIA's broader leadership development framework, which includes additional training programs for its distribution force, as stated by Chief Distribution Officer Alvin Fu.

Singapore Business Review

AIA-INSEAD programme strengthens agency leadership pipeline

AIA+1.550 (+1.898%) Short selling $472.35M; Ratio 25.257% repurchased 1.97 million shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today (27th) at prices ranging from HKD81.4 to HKD83.5 per share, involving around HKD164 million.Since the share repurchase mandate was approved on May 23, 2025, the company has cumulatively repurchased 181 million shares, representing 1.6953% of its issued share capital.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-04-27 16:25.)

AIA Buys Back 1.97M Shrs for ~HKD164M

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The Hang Seng Index remained stable at 26,010, up 0.2%, amid geopolitical tensions and energy market disruptions. Oil prices surged due to stalled US-Iran peace talks, raising concerns over supply constraints and inflation. Higher crude prices affected risk appetite, with U.S. stock futures dipping ahead of central bank meetings. Hong Kong stocks lagged behind regional peers, but semiconductor stocks like SMIC rose 6.0%. Other notable gainers included AIA Group (1.4%), Lenovo (1.3%), and Shenzhen Xunce Technology (1.4%).

AIA Group(AAGIY.US)

CICC Ratings, TPs on Insurers (Table)

JPM: AIA 1Q26 New Business Value Beats Expectations; Reiterates Overweight with TP HKD112

BofAS: AIA 1Q New Business Value Beats, Rating Buy

CLSA Raises TP on AIA and PRU as VONB Resumes Compound Growth; Rated Outperform

HSI Opens Up 361 pts; HSBC HOLDINGS and AIA Rise; CATL Gains

AIA’s new business value climbs in first quarter on strong Hong Kong, China demand

AIA 1Q26 New Business Value USD1.757B Beats Forecast, Up 17% YoY at Actual Exchange Rates, Up 13% at Constant Exchange Rates

AIA-INSEAD programme strengthens agency leadership pipeline

AIA Buys Back 1.97M Shrs for ~HKD164M

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