AIA Hong Kong announces today the launch of its industry-first Customer Service Robot. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the innovation revolutionises customer experience by delivering instant and efficient services. The Customer Service Robot, named “Andy”, is now in service at AIA Wealth Select Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, introducing the latest company information and insurance products to customers. “Andy” also becomes an Online Chatbot to provide 24/7 online customer support on the "AIA Connect" mobile application, answering log in, eClaim submission and policy premium information enquiries.

Mr. Ip Man Kit, Chief Technology and Operations Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, said, “AIA Hong Kong understands that customers are becoming increasingly discerning, demanding faster and more convenient services, as the overall trend points to a digitalised industry. Today, we are the first in the insurance industry to launch the Customer Service Robot – our customers' buddy “Andy” – the epitome of sophisticated AI technology and excellent customer service in one. “Andy” can establish connections with customers through lively and fun interactions, taking their digital experience to an all-new level. I truly believe that “Andy” will be very well-received, and will become our customers' good buddy and best helper at AIA Wealth Select Centre, thus enhancing its overall operational efficiency. Looking ahead, we will continue to harness the power of Fintech to develop more market-leading innovative digital solutions to actively engage and deepen connections with our customers.”

AIA Hong Kong's industry-first Customer Service Robot “Andy” offers the following services at AIA Wealth Select Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui:

The Online Chatbot features an automated live chat function. Once logged on to “AIA Connect”, customers can access the following services 24-hours a day:

“Andy” will continuously update and upgrade itself with more knowledge as both a Robot and an Online Chatbot. It will amalgamate AIA Hong Kong's various digital platforms to enrich customer service and elevate insurance product introduction functions to further enhance customer service experience.

About AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau
AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau are subsidiaries of AIA Group Limited. AIA Group Limited established its operations in Hong Kong in 1931. To date, we have over 14,900 AIA financial planners¹, as well as an extensive network of brokerage and bancassurance partners. We serve close to 2.9 million customers², offering them a wide selection of professional services and products ranging from individual life, group life, accident, medical and health, mandatory provident fund, personal lines insurance to investment-linked products with numerous investment options. We are also dedicated to providing superb product solutions to meet the financial needs of high net worth customers.

¹as at 31 January 2018
²as at 31 December 2017

About AIA
AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively “AIA” or the “Group”) comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It has a presence in 18 markets in Asia-Pacific – wholly owned branches and subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, New Zealand, Macau, Brunei, Cambodia, a 97 per cent subsidiary in Sri Lanka, a 49 per cent joint venture in India and a representative office in Myanmar.

The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai almost a century ago. It is a market leader in the Asia-Pacific region (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$216 billion as of 30 November 2017.

AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of agents, partners and employees across Asia-Pacific, AIA serves the holders of more than 30 million individual policies and over 16 million participating members of group insurance schemes.

AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock code “1299” with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: “AAGIY”).