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An Insightful Discussion on Insurance Reform at InsurTech Startup Meetup #50

On July 27, 2026, BroadMind Inc., a financial services development company headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, will participate in the landmark 50th InsurTech Startup Meetup. This event, organized by the FINOLAB InsurTech Working Group, is set to foster meaningful discussions around the implications of Japan's revised Insurance Business Act, which took effect on June 1, 2026. The event will feature Keisuke Mizuno, General Manager of the Business Development Department and the Corporate Planning Office at BroadMind.

Understanding the Background of the Discussion

The new regulations under the revised Insurance Business Act mandate that not only insurance companies but also agency partners and InsurTech startups rethink their operational frameworks. These changes include strengthened governance requirements, the restructuring of product comparisons, and prohibitions against excessive facilitation within the sales processes. This necessitates deep organizational reflection, particularly on how companies will adapt their governance structures and operational systems.

As someone who has been involved in corporate planning, investment relations, and organizational development at a listed company, Mizuno aims to share BroadMind's perspective on tackling these pressing challenges. The upcoming meetup serves not only as a platform for discussing compliance but also for enhancing the trustworthiness of industry practices.

What to Expect at the Meetup

The InsurTech Startup Meetup #50 will bring together diverse stakeholders in the insurance industry, including experienced leaders from independent agencies, executives driving new insurance models, and specialists in law and compliance. Each panelist will contribute insights from their unique vantage points, particularly focusing on how to communicate changes within organizations while maintaining service quality and ethical standards.

Mizuno plans to address how BroadMind, as a public financial services provider, interprets the enhanced organizational obligations and the expected responses moving forward. Specifically, he will explore the evolving role of insurance agencies in adding value amidst these regulatory changes, emphasizing the maintenance of best interest obligations and adapting to challenges in the age of artificial intelligence.

Event Details

• - Event Name: InsurTech Startup Meetup #50
• - Theme: Exploring the Future of the Insurance Industry After the Revised Insurance Business Act
• - Date and Time: July 27, 2026, from 18:45 to 21:00
• - Venue: THE FINTECH CENTER of TOKYO, FINOLAB, 4th Floor Otetomachi Building, 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
• - Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (tax included, including networking party)

Participants can register for the meetup via Peatix. This discussion is timely and vital, marking a turning point for the insurance sector as it looks towards the next decade.

BroadMind Inc.: A Financial Pioneer

Established in 2002, BroadMind Inc. operates outside of traditional financial institutional constraints, dedicated to enabling both individuals and companies to realize their life plans. Their flagship service, Manepass, delivers personalized financial planning with a 100% qualified financial planner rate, offering diverse financial product options across approximately 60 companies. This approach has led to an impressive record of 200,000 consultations and a customer satisfaction rate of 98.9% as of June 2023.

As BroadMind continues its mission to redefine financial services and fulfill its purpose of 'unleashing the power of finance,' it seeks to address the inevitable challenges posed by regulatory reforms, strive for transparency, and explore the best practices for future financial service provision.