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SOMPO Himawari Life's Health Management Recognition

SOMPO Himawari Life Insurance Co., under the leadership of President Yasuki Kume, proudly announces that it has been recognized for ten consecutive years in the "Health Management Excellence Corporation 2026" certification program, specifically within the large corporations category known as the "White 500." This achievement marks the company as the top-ranked entity within its sector based on those companies that agreed to disclose their evaluation results.

Overview of the Certification Program

The Health Management Excellence Corporation certification initiative is run by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry alongside the Japan Health Conference. It aims to celebrate corporations—both large and small—that practice exemplary health management tailored to regional health concerns. The goal is to create an environment where these high-performing companies are recognized socially as being strategic in addressing employee health from a management perspective. Companies that achieve a high enough evaluation within the top 500 are designated as "White 500".

SOMPO's Commitment to Health Management

SOMPO Group is dedicated to improving three major health-related issues stemming from an aging society: health uncertainties, elder care uncertainties, and concerns over retirement funds. As part of its mission, SOMPO Himawari Life aspires to be a "Health Support Company," integrating traditional insurance offering with healthcare support. They have developed a unique value proposition referred to as "Insurhealth®" to address these dual roles.

To further this commitment, the company recognizes the health of each employee and their families as critical to achieving its vision of being a health support enterprise. Thus, health management is entrenched as a key pillar of the company's strategy. Specific measures have been implemented, including setting engagement scores and KPIs related to health management, to enhance the health and job satisfaction of employees while aiming for sustainable corporate value growth.

With ongoing initiatives in health management, the company's workforce has shown a steady increase in health consciousness. The understanding and appreciation for the company's health management efforts have also expanded, as demonstrated by survey results indicating a growing belief that their health initiatives positively impact employees' and families' health.

Future Directions

Moving forward, SOMPO Himawari Life will continue to strengthen its initiatives as a "Health Support Company," prioritizing the health maintenance and enhancement of both employees and their families. The company is committed to continuous improvement in its health management practices to achieve this objective.

For more information, visit our dedicated health management portal at ACTION! Health Management and learn about our health management efforts on our official website SOMPO Himawari.

*Note: "Health Management®" is a registered trademark of the NPO Health Management Research Society.