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Prudential Profit Surges 10% on Strong Q1 Growth
29 Apr
Summary
- First-quarter new business profit rose by nearly 10%, reaching $686 million.
- Hong Kong segment, largest profit contributor, saw double-digit growth.
- Mainland China and Indonesia also reported robust and modest growth.
Prudential Plc reported a significant nearly 10% rise in its first-quarter new business profit, amounting to $686 million. This achievement was primarily driven by enhanced sales and improved margins across various business segments.
The insurer's operations in Hong Kong, a key profit driver, demonstrated substantial double-digit growth. This expansion was observed in both its agency channels and bancassurance partnerships.
Mainland China's joint venture, CITIC Prudential Life, also delivered strong new business profit growth. Concurrently, the Indonesian segment showed modest performance, with its bancassurance channel achieving double-digit expansion.
Malaysia's segment benefited from optimized product portfolio margins, contributing to the overall positive financial results for the quarter ending March 31.
