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SOMPO Himawari Life Insurance and Okazaki City's Health Partnership

On August 18, 2025, SOMPO Himawari Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (CEO: Yasuki Kume) officially entered into an agreement with the city of Okazaki (Mayor: Yasuhiro Uchida) to promote health among its residents.

Background and Purpose

SOMPO Himawari aims to be a "health-supporting company". Alongside providing essential insurance, the company has introduced a pioneering concept called "Insurhealth®" that combines traditional insurance functions with health support. This approach symbolizes a commitment to enhancing daily health and well-being.

Meanwhile, the city of Okazaki strives to fulfill its vision of being a "healthy and rich city" by extending health lifespan and addressing health disparities. The collaborative agreement with SOMPO Himawari is expected to enhance the health of Okazaki's residents through mutual cooperation and concerted activities.

Main Components of the Agreement

The partnership entails the following collaborative efforts:
1. Promoting health management practices among businesses and organizations.
2. Advancing health initiatives targeted at Okazaki residents and local enterprises.

Future Developments

Looking ahead, SOMPO Himawari Life will continue its mission as a health-promoting company, collaborating with local governments. The focus is on creating sustainable, self-reliant communities that leverage regional characteristics while contributing to the health improvement of local residents.

Note: "Health Management®" is a registered trademark of NPO Health Management Research Association.

Signing Ceremony Details

During the signing ceremony, several key individuals were present:

• - Ayaya Tomimoto, SOMPO Himawari Life, Aichi East Branch
• - Kota Nakayama, SOMPO Himawari Life, Aichi East Branch
• - Yuki Aso, Branch Manager of SOMPO Himawari Life, Aichi East Branch
• - Shigeaki Takahashi, Executive Officer, Central Management Division of SOMPO Himawari Life
• - Mayor Yasuhiro Uchida, City of Okazaki
• - Mamekichi, Okazaki City's health and food education character.

This partnership marks a significant step toward promoting health and well-being in the local community, indicating a growing trend of collaboration between private enterprises and municipalities in the health sector.