Intrust, Izumi City (Kagoshima Prefecture), and Tokio Marine & Nichido Launch New Child Support Assurance Initiative for Municipalities

Intrust Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yutaka Kuwahara; hereinafter "Intrust"), in collaboration with Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Hiroaki Shirota; hereinafter "Tokio Marine & Nichido"), has developed a child support assurance model for local governments. This model has now been adopted by Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture (Mayor: Shinichi Shiiki; hereinafter "Izumi City"), and operations commenced on April 1, 2026. This marks the first implementation in Kagoshima Prefecture.

1. Background of Service Provision Intrust, a comprehensive assurance service company, was the first in Japan to offer child support assurance services, attracting attention from single-parent households, support organizations, and local governments. To promote cooperation with local governments and consider effective support for single-parent households, Intrust entered into a "Contract for Child Support Assurance Support Services" with Izumi City. This contributes to creating a system that ensures more single-parent households can reliably receive child support.

2. About "Child Support Assurance" The "Child Support Assurance" utilized by Izumi City is a product scheme for local governments, where Intrust enters into individual assurance contracts with single-parent households residing in Izumi City. The local government covers the assurance fee for the first year and handles the introduction and application process for eligible individuals. In the event of child support payment delinquency, Intrust directly advances funds to the child support recipient and then carries out demand and collection activities with the child support obligor. Uncollected advanced funds are claimed as insurance from Tokio Marine & Nichido (Tokio Marine & Nichido pays a certain percentage of the loss incurred by Intrust). Even after the one-year assurance period, if the child support recipient wishes to continue using the assurance, they can do so by bearing the renewal assurance fee themselves.

3. Commencement of Provision to Izumi City Commenced on April 1, 2026.

4. Future Outlook The impact of this matter on the performance for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is minor, but we believe it will contribute to building new expertise and enhancing corporate value in the long term. Furthermore, to contribute to the healthy growth of children by supporting more single-parent households, we aim to popularize this system among local governments nationwide. Should any fact requiring disclosure arise in the future, we will promptly release the information.

5. About Izumi City Izumi City, located in the northwestern part of Kagoshima Prefecture, is Japan's largest crane migration site, where over ten thousand cranes arrive. It is a city rich in nature and history, with the imposing stone walls of the "Izumi Fumoto Samurai Residences" still preserved. Agriculture and livestock farming, utilizing the mild climate, are prosperous, particularly poultry and eggs, boasting top-class production volumes nationwide. Currently, Izumi City promotes urban development with the slogan "A vibrant city created by everyone, Izumi City where you want to live," and is highly focused on child-rearing support. Notably, it offers substantial financial assistance. In addition to free medical care until high school graduation, it implements unique measures to reduce family burdens, such as the provision of "Nikonika Baby Support Tickets" and "Child-rearing Support Tickets." Furthermore, comprehensive support systems like "postpartum care" and "Child and Family Support Centers" are in place, creating a child-rearing environment where parents are not isolated. Izumi City promotes town planning where all generations can hold hands and live happily and authentically, watched over by rich history and nature. Mayor: Shinichi Shiiki Location: 1-3 Midoricho, Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture City Website: https://www.city.kagoshima-izumi.lg.jp/

6. About Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. Since its establishment in 1879, Tokio Marine & Nichido has protected customers in their time of need, providing safety and security, and addressing social issues as they arise. In recent years, social issues have become increasingly complex and diverse due to the diversification of people's values and lifestyles and the rapid progress of a declining birthrate and aging population. Even in such circumstances, we continue to accurately grasp the risks and challenges facing our customers and society, and provide optimal insurance and services. Representative: Representative Director and President Hiroaki Shirota Location: 2-6-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Company Established: August 1879 Business Activities: Non-life insurance, agency/administrative outsourcing, defined contribution pension management, entrusted services for automobile liability insurance. Website: https://www.tokiomarine-nichido.co.jp/

Intrust will continue to maximize its expertise and know-how as a leading comprehensive assurance service company to expand its business.