MANILA, Philippines, August 11, 2026 — BPI AIA Life Assurance Corporation (BPI AIA), the bancassurance partnership between AIA Philippines and the Bank of the Philippine Islands, today announced the appointment of Melissa Henson as its Chief Executive Officer. Her appointment supports the company’s next phase of growth and reinforces its commitment to helping Filipinos do more to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. 

Henson brings nearly two decades of experience spanning the banking and insurance sectors, with extensive expertise in partnerships, customer strategy, and marketing. She assumes the role after serving as Chief Marketing Officer of AIA Philippines since 2023, where she successfully transformed the company's customer engagement and marketing capabilities, while advancing initiatives that strengthened the brand and supported business growth. 

Henson also accelerated product innovation and speed to market, while leading customer acquisition and cross-selling initiatives that enhanced distribution effectiveness. Her strategic leadership and strong commercial acumen have enabled her to build trusted partnerships across the organization while delivering meaningful business outcomes.

"Melissa is a proven leader with a strong record of driving growth through customer-focused innovation and strategic partnerships. Her deep understanding of both the insurance and banking sectors, combined with her ability to build high-performing teams and trusted partnerships, positions her well to lead BPI AIA into its next stage of growth. I am confident she will continue creating value for our customers, partners, and stakeholders as we advance our purpose of helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives," said Jacky Chan, Regional Chief Executive and Group Chief Distribution Officer, AIA Group, and Chairman of the Board, BPI AIA Life Assurance Corporation.

As Chief Executive Officer, Henson will lead BPI AIA's overall business strategy and operations, while continuing to deepen customer relationships, and drive sustainable growth.

“I am thrilled to lead BPI AIA at this exciting point in our journey. I am grateful for the continued trust and support of BPI and AIA Philippines, whose longstanding partnership has been the foundation of our success. Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on delivering innovative solutions, creating greater value for customers and strengthening our position as one of the Philippines’ leading bancassurance companies,” said Henson.

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About BPI AIA  

BPI AIA LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION is a strategic alliance between two leading companies in the country –Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and AIA Philippines Life and General Insurance Company Inc. (AIA Philippines). BPI is a leading universal bank with over 170 years of experience in the local banking industry and an extensive branch network of more than 850 branches and 2,500 ATMs and CAMs. AIA Philippines is the premier life insurance company in the country and the market leader for over 70 years. 

BPI AIA's professional and expertly trained Sales Executives are assigned in BPI branches nationwide or work remotely using digital tools to render financial advisory services that address customers' financial and protection needs. 

With the combined expertise and resources of the two trusted companies, BPI AIA policyholders are assured that their insurance is backed by financial strength and stability. 

To know more about us, visit our website. Like us on Facebook, follow LinkedIn, chat with us on Messenger and subscribe to our YouTube Channel.   

For inquiries, you may contact our Customer Care Hotline at (02) 8528-5501. BPI AIA is duly licensed and regulated by the Insurance Commission of the Philippines.  

About AIA PH 

AIA Philippines formerly AIA Philam Life (The Philippine American Life and General Insurance Company), is the country’s premier life insurance company. Originally established on 21 June 1947 and became popularly known as Philam Life, AIA Philippines has earned the trust of customers for its financial strength, strong brand name, and ability to deliver on its promises.

AIA Philippines has PHP 253.35 billion in total assets and PHP 70.14 billion in net worth as of 31 December 2025 while serving more than 1.1 million individual policyholders and more than 1 million insured group members. AIA Philippines understands the needs of its customers and provides holistic solutions that include life protection, health insurance, savings, education, retirement, investment, group, and credit life insurance. It also offers bancassurance through its subsidiary, BPI AIA Life Assurance Corporation (formerly BPI-Philam Life Assurance Corporation).

Based on the audited reports submitted to the Insurance Commission as of 31 December 2025, the combined total premium income of AIA Philippines and BPI AIA was at PHP 34.32 billion. AIA Philippines is a member of AIA Group Limited, the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group.

AIA and BPI AIA are regulated by the Insurance Commission. 

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 – wholly-owned branches and subsidiaries in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR(1), Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (China), Vietnam, Brunei and Macau SAR(2), and a 49 per cent joint venture in India. In addition, AIA has a 24.99 per cent shareholding in China Post Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai more than a century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in Asia (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$345 billion as of 31 December 2025. 

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, AIA serves the holders of more than 44 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 codes “1299” for HKD counter and “81299” for RMB counter with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market under the ticker symbol “AAGIY”.

Notes:
(1) Hong Kong SAR refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
(2) Macau SAR refers to the Macau Special Administrative Region.