Intrust, Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, and Tokio Marine & Nichido Launch New Child Support Guarantee Initiative for Local Governments
Intrust, Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, and Tokio Marine & Nichido have partnered to launch a new 'Child Support Guarantee' service for local governments, aimed at securing child support for single-parent households. The service commenced operations in Mitoyo City on April 1, 2026, marking its first introduction in the Shikoku region, with plans for nationwide expansion.
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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; President and CEO: Hiroaki Shirota; hereinafter "Tokio Marine & Nichido"), has been developing a child support guarantee model for local governments. This model has now been adopted by Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture (Mayor: Akifumi Yamashita; hereinafter "Mitoyo City"), and commenced operations on April 1, 2026. This marks the first introduction of such a service in the Shikoku region.
1. Background of Service Provision
Intrust, a comprehensive guarantee service provider, was the first in Japan to offer child support guarantee services, attracting attention from single-parent households, support organizations, and local governments. To further promote collaboration with local governments and explore effective support for single-parent households, Intrust has concluded a "Contract for Child Support Assurance Support Project" with Mitoyo City. This initiative contributes to the realization of a system that ensures more single-parent households can reliably receive child support.
2. About the 'Child Support Guarantee'
The 'Child Support Guarantee' utilized by Mitoyo City is a product scheme for local governments, where Mitoyo City residents who are single-parent households enter into individual guarantee contracts with Intrust. Mitoyo City will bear the guarantee fee for the first year and handle the guidance and application reception for eligible individuals.
In the event of child support payment delinquency, Intrust will directly advance the payment to the child support recipient and then pursue collection from the child support payer. Uncollected advanced payments will be claimed as insurance benefits from Tokio Marine & Nichido (Tokio Marine & Nichido will pay a certain percentage of the damages incurred by Intrust as insurance benefits). Even after the one-year guarantee period, if the child support recipient wishes to continue using this guarantee, they can do so by bearing the renewal guarantee fee themselves.
3. Commencement of Provision to Mitoyo City
Commenced on April 1, 2026.
4. Future Outlook
The impact of this matter on the financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is expected to be minor. However, we believe this initiative 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 promote the widespread adoption of this system among local governments nationwide. We will promptly disclose any facts that should be made public in the future.
5. About Mitoyo City
Mitoyo City, located in the western part of Kagawa Prefecture, is a city adorned with beautiful nature that captivates the world, such as Chichibugahama, praised as "Japan's Uyuni Salt Lake," and Mt. Shiude, offering a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea's many islands. It is also one of the leading agricultural areas in the prefecture, where the rich blessings of nature can be experienced with all five senses, with specialty Takase tea and seasonal fruits gracing dining tables. In this beautiful natural environment, the city's utmost priority is "generous childcare support" to protect the future of families. As unique city initiatives, it provides free medical care for children up to 18 years old, distributes "childcare support service vouchers" usable from the child's third birthday, and offers completely free childcare fees and school lunch fees for children aged 3 to 5. Additionally, the "Children and Family Center Nanairo" has been established for consultations during pregnancy, where specialists such as public health nurses provide support for individual anxieties, and a warm community culture that watches over children prevents parental isolation.
Mayor: Akifumi Yamashita
Location: 2373-1 Shimokatsuma, Takase-cho, Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture
City Website: https://www.city.mitoyo.lg.jp/index.html
6. About Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Since its establishment in 1879, Tokio Marine & Nichido has protected its customers in times of need, providing peace of mind and safety, while also addressing social issues of the time. 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. Amidst these challenges, we continue to accurately grasp the risks and issues surrounding our customers and society, and provide optimal insurance and services.
Representative: President and CEO Hiroaki Shirota
Location: 2-6-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Company Establishment: August 1879
Business Activities: Non-life insurance business, agency and administrative services, defined contribution pension plan management, entrusted automobile liability insurance business
Website: https://www.tokiomarine-nichido.co.jp/
Intrust will continue to maximize its expertise and know-how as a leading comprehensive guarantee service company to expand its business.
1. Background of Service Provision
Intrust, a comprehensive guarantee service provider, was the first in Japan to offer child support guarantee services, attracting attention from single-parent households, support organizations, and local governments. To further promote collaboration with local governments and explore effective support for single-parent households, Intrust has concluded a "Contract for Child Support Assurance Support Project" with Mitoyo City. This initiative contributes to the realization of a system that ensures more single-parent households can reliably receive child support.
2. About the 'Child Support Guarantee'
The 'Child Support Guarantee' utilized by Mitoyo City is a product scheme for local governments, where Mitoyo City residents who are single-parent households enter into individual guarantee contracts with Intrust. Mitoyo City will bear the guarantee fee for the first year and handle the guidance and application reception for eligible individuals.
In the event of child support payment delinquency, Intrust will directly advance the payment to the child support recipient and then pursue collection from the child support payer. Uncollected advanced payments will be claimed as insurance benefits from Tokio Marine & Nichido (Tokio Marine & Nichido will pay a certain percentage of the damages incurred by Intrust as insurance benefits). Even after the one-year guarantee period, if the child support recipient wishes to continue using this guarantee, they can do so by bearing the renewal guarantee fee themselves.
3. Commencement of Provision to Mitoyo City
Commenced on April 1, 2026.
4. Future Outlook
The impact of this matter on the financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is expected to be minor. However, we believe this initiative 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 promote the widespread adoption of this system among local governments nationwide. We will promptly disclose any facts that should be made public in the future.
5. About Mitoyo City
Mitoyo City, located in the western part of Kagawa Prefecture, is a city adorned with beautiful nature that captivates the world, such as Chichibugahama, praised as "Japan's Uyuni Salt Lake," and Mt. Shiude, offering a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea's many islands. It is also one of the leading agricultural areas in the prefecture, where the rich blessings of nature can be experienced with all five senses, with specialty Takase tea and seasonal fruits gracing dining tables. In this beautiful natural environment, the city's utmost priority is "generous childcare support" to protect the future of families. As unique city initiatives, it provides free medical care for children up to 18 years old, distributes "childcare support service vouchers" usable from the child's third birthday, and offers completely free childcare fees and school lunch fees for children aged 3 to 5. Additionally, the "Children and Family Center Nanairo" has been established for consultations during pregnancy, where specialists such as public health nurses provide support for individual anxieties, and a warm community culture that watches over children prevents parental isolation.
Mayor: Akifumi Yamashita
Location: 2373-1 Shimokatsuma, Takase-cho, Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture
City Website: https://www.city.mitoyo.lg.jp/index.html
6. About Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Since its establishment in 1879, Tokio Marine & Nichido has protected its customers in times of need, providing peace of mind and safety, while also addressing social issues of the time. 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. Amidst these challenges, we continue to accurately grasp the risks and issues surrounding our customers and society, and provide optimal insurance and services.
Representative: President and CEO Hiroaki Shirota
Location: 2-6-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Company Establishment: August 1879
Business Activities: Non-life insurance business, agency and administrative services, defined contribution pension plan management, entrusted automobile liability insurance business
Website: https://www.tokiomarine-nichido.co.jp/
Intrust will continue to maximize its expertise and know-how as a leading comprehensive guarantee service company to expand its business.