AIA Group (HKG:1299) posted profit attributable to shareholders of $4.29 billion for the six months ended June 30, up 62% from $2.53 billion a year earlier, according to a Thursday Hong Kong bourse filing.
Diluted earnings per share at the insurer came in at $0.41, compared with $0.24 in the prior-year period.
Insurance revenue rose to $11.7 billion from $10.5 billion.
The board recommended an interim dividend of HK$0.539 per share. The dividend will be payable on Sept. 22 to shareholders on record as of Sept. 7.
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