INISIA Connect Opens Pre-registration for 'Verified' Specialized Outsourcing Partner Network in Insurance/Finance and AI/DX

INISIA JAPAN (Headquarters: Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Shoya Sonobe) announced that it has opened pre-registration for 'INISIA Connect,' a network service for outsourcing partners (consultants) specializing in AI/DX projects for the insurance and finance industries, starting May 15, 2026. The company operates on a 'quasi-delegation' scheme, where it takes on contracts from clients and subcontracts them to verified partners. The official launch is scheduled for the second half of 2026.

Background of Development: Currently, there are over 60 freelance/outsourcing agent services in Japan, but most are general platforms competing on the number of registrants. Through engaging in insurance/finance AI/DX projects, such as AI agent development for financial institutions, sales training design, and generative AI support for banks, the company identified structural issues in the field.

Consultant Issues: - High margins of existing agents (25-30%), leading to lower net income. - Difficulty finding projects utilizing specific expertise (finance, AI/DX). - Distant relationships with clients and lack of visibility into value delivered. - Lack of objective 'labels' to prove capabilities.

Client Issues: - Inability to find talent with both industry knowledge and AI implementation skills despite high registrant counts. - Risk of hiring 'mismatched' talent, leading to high selection costs. - Lack of talent familiar with industry-specific regulations and practices in generalist platforms.

Key Features of INISIA Connect: 1. Specialized: Concentrated on Insurance/Finance x AI/DX, connecting clients with domain specialists. 2. Quality-Guaranteed: The 'INISIA Verified Consultant' system ensures only those who have passed document screening and interviews are introduced to clients. 3. Transparent: A fixed 20% margin, compared to the industry average of 25-30%, ensures fairness with no hidden fees.

Target Areas: - Industries: Life insurance, non-life insurance, banking, securities, FinTech. - Domains: AI strategy/roadmap, generative AI adoption, BPR x DX, data analysis/infrastructure, PMO, human resource development.

Operating Scheme: This is not a 'recruitment service' under the Employment Security Act. It operates as a 'quasi-delegation outsourcing service' where the company subcontracts tasks received from clients to registered partners.