March 12, 2008, Hong Kong – American International Assurance Company (Bermuda) Limited (AIA) has been ranked among Hong Kong’s Most Valuable Companies 2008 by the Mediazone Group of Publications, and being top of the list in the Insurance Category.

Hong Kong consumers were invited to participate in an annual online survey, which effectively represents the market’s perspective. Respondents selected AIA for its dynamic response to their multifaceted needs as the organization has striven to bring wealth management tools up to speed with a rapidly evolving market.

Mr. Derek Yung, Senior Vice President and General Manager, AIA Hong Kong and Macau said, “Earning this recognition is greatly encouraging. It demonstrates the public recognition of our efforts in brand building as well as a vote of confidence in our quality total wealth management solutions. To maintain our leadership in insurance market, we constantly review our customers’ needs and design products and services that not only satisfy their wants, but also go beyond expectations.”

AIA is committed to providing a total solution for customers, encompassing both protection and wealth management. The comprehensive range of products includes life insurance, accident and health protection plans and investment linked plans to meet the different needs of customers. The Company also offers advanced propriety system, ‘AIA Financial Health Check’, to help customers identify their financial needs in different life stages through professional analysis. This holistic approach is a key reason behind AIA to be named as one of the Hong Kong’s most valuable companies.

To be honoured as Hong Kong’s Most Valuable Company 2008, AIA has to provide quality product knowledge and best-in-class agent training; demonstrates outstanding customer service; has achieved significant progress in the development of products and services; has a proven track record of best business practices as well as the highest ethical standards.

Over 200 brands in 33 categories, including banking and finance, property developers, hotels, insurance, jewellery, motoring, public utilities, travel solutions etc., entered into public vote through the online survey. The brands with the highest number of vote will be awarded as Hong Kong’s Most Valuable Companies.

The industry recognition, AIA’s first for 2008, is a familiar achievement for the organization that captured more than its share of awards in 2007.These include the Gold Award for Hong Kong in Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand, the Yahoo! Emotive Brand Award and the Finance Category Award in the Hong Kong Superbrands for the fourth consecutive year; the Best Overall International Brand at the Hong Kong Superbrands for the second consecutive year; the Caring Company by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service for the fifth consecutive year; and The Best SME Partners Award presented by Economic Digest.

AIA is one of the largest life insurers in Southeast Asia, with branch offices, subsidiaries and affiliated companies located in countries and jurisdictions including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Australia, Brunei, Guam, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. AIA markets a full line of life insurance products through a multi-channel distribution system, whose core franchise is an extensive agency force.

AIA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (AIG). AIG, a world leader in insurance and financial services, is the leading international insurance organization with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional and individual customers through the most extensive worldwide property-casualty and life insurance networks of any insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of retirement services, financial services and asset management around the world. AIG's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the stock exchanges in Ireland and Tokyo.

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