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Examining the Essence of Good Insurance: A Symposium to Benefit Consumers

On February 10, 2026, a significant symposium titled "Considering Good Insurance for Consumers" will be held in Tokyo, organized by Mokuro and its collaborative group, Insure Forward. This event is set to address the essential question: "What constitutes truly beneficial insurance for consumers?"

The Importance of the Symposium

As the financial landscape evolves, particularly with the upcoming Financial Services Agency's comprehensive supervisory guidelines anticipated in 2025, it is imperative to reassess the characteristics of good insurance. The symposium aims to provide a platform for insurance companies, financial planners (FPs), agents, and legal experts to engage in fruitful discussions about the nature of beneficial insurance amidst the changing regulations.

Today's insurance market is characterized by a common practice of promoting comparisons, raising questions about what truly qualifies as a good product for consumers. What should quality proposals entail during the explanation of insurance products? This symposium seeks to explore these critical questions from various perspectives.

Event Details

• - Date: February 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
• - Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:40 PM)
• - Location: IKE・Biz Toshima Industrial Promotion Plaza, 6th Floor Multi-Purpose Hall, 2-37-4 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo
• - Participation Fee: 2,000 yen

Location Map

A networking session will also follow at 8:20 PM, with a fee of 4,500 yen for those interested in attending.

How to Register

To participate, please sign up via the following link: Symposium Registration

Keynote Speakers and Panel Discussions

The symposium will feature notable industry experts:
Toshiya Noguchi (Actuary, member of the Japanese Society of Actuaries) - Discussing pressing issues in the insurance industry, focusing on transformative possibilities.
Takanori Shinohara (Lawyer) - Addressing the implications of insurance law revisions for the industry, shifting the focus from "selling" to "supporting" consumer needs.
Naoko Kuroda (Financial Planner) - Discussing consumer-centered insights and the necessity for quality products and proposals.

These discussions will lead to a valuable exchange of ideas with attendees, further enriching the dialogue on consumer-centric insurance.

The Role of Insure Forward

Insure Forward is dedicated to determining what constitutes genuinely valuable insurance for consumers. Composed primarily of financial planners, this organization operates independently from any particular insurance company or product, maintaining a neutral stance to ensure effective discussions and dissemination of information.

Collaboration with "NEW Good Insurance, Bad Insurance 2026 Edition"

The symposium aligns with the publication series NEW Good Insurance, Bad Insurance, which aims to guide consumers in making informed insurance choices. Given the complexity of insurance products, this publication highlights top selections based on expert recommendations, providing a clear ranking. Access the latest edition here.

Conclusion

Mokuro* is committed to enhancing the landscape for financial planners by fostering productive dialogues and collaborations among various industry stakeholders. Through this symposium, we aim to construct a solid business framework within the financial planning industry. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the evolving nature of insurance and its impact on consumers.

For further inquiries, please contact the symposium office at Insure Forward, led by Moe Machida from FP Cross Initiative Co., Ltd., via [email protected].