AIA Group chief financial officer Marc de Cure has resigned from the Hong Kong-based firm, which provides services including wealth management.

In a statement, the pan-Asian insurance group said that de Cure cited family-related reasons for the departure and that he will soon be returning to Australia. De Cure will remain with the company until 30 June 2011 to ensure a smooth transition of duties.

The search for his replacement is underway and a new appointment is likely to be announced very soon.

AIA Group has a broad network in the Asia-Pacific, spanning 15 markets and carrying a total of $107.9 billion in assets.