AIA's VONB, a measure of expected profits from new premiums and a key barometer for future growth, came in at $3.21 billion on a constant exchange rate basis.
That was in line with the absolute VONB consensus estimate of $3.2 billion compiled by the company.
Excluding Thailand, the company's half-year VONB grew by 14% from the previous year on a constant currency basis.
Earlier this month, Hong Kong-listed insurers came under pressure after a report said that Chinese tax authorities are beginning to levy a 20% personal income tax on returns from Hong Kong insurance policies, raising concerns that stricter scrutiny of offshore investments could curb demand from mainland customers.
"Asia remains the most compelling growth opportunity for life and health insurance," said Lee Yuan Siong, AIA's Group chief executive and president.
He also said structural tailwinds across the region were boosting demand for the insurer's products, underpinning long-term growth prospects.
AIA declared an interim dividend of 53.90 HK cents ($0.069) per share, up 10% from the previous year.
($1 = 7.8409 Hong Kong dollars)
