We are a leading life insurer in the world, with over a century of expertise

markets

M+

individual policies

> 16 M

group insurance scheme members

No. 1

worldwide for MDRT registered members

Creating a healthier Asia

We're striving to create a better, more sustainable future by empowering customers to understand and manage every aspect of their health, wellness and protection needs.

We're purpose-driven to help people live Healthier, Longer, Better, Lives by making a significant, positive impact for the communities we serve across Asia.

By your side for over 100 years

Established

The AIA Group put down its corporate roots in Asia when the group founder Mr. Cornelius Vander Starr established an insurance agency in Shanghai.

1919

Established

The AIA Group put down its corporate roots in Asia when the group founder Mr. Cornelius Vander Starr established an insurance agency in Shanghai.

1919

First expansion

Mr. Cornelius Vander Starr founded International Assurance Company, Limited (INTASCO), in Shanghai. INTASCO established branch offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.

1931

First expansion

Mr. Cornelius Vander Starr founded International Assurance Company, Limited (INTASCO), in Shanghai. INTASCO established branch offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.

1931

The headquarters

INTASCO moved its head office to Hong Kong and changed its name to American International Assurance Company, Limited (AIA Co).

1947

The headquarters

INTASCO moved its head office to Hong Kong and changed its name to American International Assurance Company, Limited (AIA Co).

1947

Entering New Zealand

Our New Zealand operations began as a branch of American Life Insurance Company (ALICO).

1981

Entering New Zealand

Our New Zealand operations began as a branch of American Life Insurance Company (ALICO).

1981

Re-established in China

We re-established our presence in China through a branch office in Shanghai, the first foreign-owned life insurance business to receive a licence in the country.

1992

Re-established in China

We re-established our presence in China through a branch office in Shanghai, the first foreign-owned life insurance business to receive a licence in the country.