
AIA was founded in 1919 in Shanghai, China, by Cornelius Vander Starr. Initially established as a life insurance company, AIA expanded rapidly across Asia, becoming a key player in the insurance industry. After several decades of growth and expansion, the company underwent significant transformations, including its relocation to Hong Kong in the 1950s. AIA has continued to evolve, becoming a publicly listed company and expanding its operations across numerous countries in Asia.