Announcement of Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Aioi City

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Koji Ishikawa, hereinafter "Sompo Japan") announces the signing of a comprehensive collaboration agreement with Aioi City (Mayor: Yoshinori Taniguchi) on July 24, aimed at further enhancing the local community in Hyogo Prefecture.

1. Background and Context

Aioi City is actively promoting sustainable urban development to be passed on to future generations. In response to increasingly complex and diverse administrative challenges, the city is implementing proactive administrative and financial reforms while advancing collaboration with businesses and various organizations.

Founded in 1888 as Japan’s first fire insurance company, Sompo Japan has a historical legacy of protecting communities by dispatching firefighters to actual fire scenes during its early years. Today, the company has redefined this “firefighter spirit” as "HIKESHI DNA" and is company-wide promoting the "HIKESHI DNA 2030 Project," which contributes to solving societal challenges.

Under this context, Sompo Japan, as an insurance provider supporting customers’ safe, secure, and healthy lifestyles, has entered into this agreement to contribute to Aioi City’s development using its long-accumulated expertise and the latest insights derived from its "HIKESHI" heritage.

2. Purpose

Sompo Japan and Aioi City will collaborate on addressing various local challenges, leveraging Sompo Japan’s expertise to grow together with the community and contribute to regional revitalization.

3. Main Areas of Collaboration

(1) Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

(2) Traffic Safety

(3) Senior Care, Nursing, and Healthcare

(4) Industrial Promotion

(5) Tourism Promotion

4. Future Outlook

Sompo Japan will continue to collaborate with Aioi City, expanding its regional revitalization support initiatives. Together with diverse stakeholders and agency partners, the company will work to resolve local challenges and contribute to the realization of a sustainable regional society.

[Details of the Signing Ceremony]

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