By Ian Walker


Prudential PLC said that new business profit rose 11% in the first quarter of the year with growth in most markets, offsetting weakness in Vietnam.

The insurance-and-investment business said Tuesday that annual premium equivalent sales--a key metric for the industry--rose 7% to $1.625 billion.

"Our total APE sales have grown sequentially each quarter since Q3 2023, reflecting resilient consumer demand across Asia and demonstrating the strength of our multi-market and multi-channel distribution model. Together, we believe this provides a sound base for continued FY 2024 new business growth," Chief Executive Anil Wadhwani said.

The company plans to provide an update on its capital management plans by its first-half year earnings.


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