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SOMPO Himawari Life Insurance's New Partnership for Health Management

SOMPO Himawari Life Insurance Co., Ltd., led by President Yasuki Kume, has officially entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Hyogo branch of the National Health Insurance Association, headed by Director Masashi Tada. This partnership is focused on the mutual cooperation and promotion of health management initiatives.

Background and Objectives

The company, which has set a vision of becoming a "health-supporting entity," aims to go beyond traditional insurance coverage to include ongoing health support. Their innovative approach, referred to as "Insurhealth®," combines insurance with healthcare to deliver enhanced value to customers. Through this new partnership, SOMPO Himawari intends to leverage its health management expertise to contribute to the Hyogo branch’s initiatives, including their health declaration project, known as "Our Company’s Health Declaration."

This project is aimed at strengthening business management while fostering the health of employees and their families. By joining forces with the Hyogo branch, SOMPO Himawari hopes to realize their vision of providing comprehensive support tailored to the health and wellbeing of the community.

Purpose of the Memorandum

The primary aim of the memorandum is to promote health management among companies and businesses in the region. By working hand-in-hand with the Hyogo branch, SOMPO Himawari seeks to promote health and longevity for the members enrolled in the health insurance association.

Key Areas of Collaboration

The memorandum outlines several critical areas where both parties will collaborate:

1. Promotion of Health Management and Related Projects: Both parties will work together to enhance the visibility and effectiveness of health management initiatives across local businesses.
2. Support for Companies Registered under "Our Company’s Health Declaration": Specific assistance will be offered to businesses committed to improving their health management practices.
3. Seminars and Workshops: Joint efforts will be made to organize educational seminars and workshops aimed at promoting health management practices among business leaders.
4. Enhancement of Health and Longevity: Additional collaborative efforts will focus on other necessary actions to enhance the health and longevity of the Hyogo branch’s members.

Future Developments

Moving forward, SOMPO Himawari Life Insurance pledges to maintain its commitment as a "health-supporting company" by collaborating with the Hyogo branch. Their ongoing efforts will be geared towards improving the health and wellbeing of residents in Hyogo Prefecture through dedicated health management promotion activities.

Throughout this partnership, SOMPO Himawari aims to not only insure its customers against unforeseen events but also to enhance their everyday health, thereby realizing the organization’s broader vision of a healthier community overall.

Signing Ceremony Highlights

The signing ceremony for this memorandum was attended by key figures, including:

• - Ryusuke Yasuda, General Manager of the Kansai First Department, SOMPO Himawari Life Insurance
• - Kazuhiro Tokonaga, Kobe Branch Manager, SOMPO Himawari Life Insurance
• - Masashi Tada, Director of the National Health Insurance Association, Hyogo Branch
• - Keizo Ichimoto, General Planning and Administration Manager, National Health Insurance Association, Hyogo Branch.

As SOMPO Himawari continues to establish itself as a leader in health-support initiatives, this partnership signifies a substantial step forward in fostering health consciousness throughout Hyogo and beyond.