Sho Toriumi, CEO of Challenger Inc., thoroughly lectures Ken Watabe of Anjasshu on insurance: Explaining 'Insurance You Should Get' and 'Insurance You Don't Need'
Sho Toriumi, CEO of Challenger Inc., appeared on Traders Securities' official YouTube channel to lecture Ken Watabe of Anjasshu and other panelists on 'insurance you should get' and 'insurance you don't need.' He explained the differences between public and private insurance and proposed a rational asset formation strategy for the Reiwa era using the new NISA, gaining significant media attention.
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Challenger Inc., a financial education service provider headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, announces that its CEO, Sho Toriumi, appeared on Traders Securities' official YouTube channel, "Traders Securities ~Making Finance More Interesting~," in a segment titled "Money Class from Scratch." During the program, he lectured Ken Watabe of Anjasshu and other participants on various types of private insurance, the public health insurance system's coverage, and the high-cost medical care system for emergencies.
■ Contents of the Insurance Lecture
Toriumi appeared as an insurance expert in the video "【That Insurance Might Be Useless】A Professional Thoroughly Explains the Problem of 'Over-insuring' That Most People Don't Know About!" He explained the correct roles and differences between Japan's public medical insurance system and private insurance.
During the program, Toriumi touched upon Japan's high-cost medical care system, introducing that for typical income brackets, there is a ceiling on out-of-pocket medical expenses per month. He then defined private insurance as something to prepare for significant losses that are difficult to cover with savings, explaining the importance of automobile insurance, fire insurance, and personal liability insurance.
Furthermore, based on statistical data, he numerically compared the balance between the "total amount of insurance premiums paid" and the "benefits received" from future hospitalization probabilities and average lengths of stay. He proposed "Reiwa's preparation method" — to separate insurance from asset formation, secure coverage by keeping costs low with term life insurance, and efficiently grow assets using tools like the new NISA.
Watabe, raised with the teaching that "you're safe if you have insurance," expressed surprise and admiration for the rational approach to choosing insurance.
■ Media Coverage Information
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■ Sho Toriumi Profile
Financial planner, investor. He operates "Private Bank College," a financial and household improvement program where even beginners can learn and practice without difficulty, and also serves as a financial education lecturer for corporations. Born in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. Graduated from Keio University's Faculty of Economics and joined Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. He worked for 8 years, gaining extensive sales experience in both retail and corporate sales.
In 2016, he established Challenger Inc. and became its representative director. He has received various titles such as Agent of the Year 2017, Best Agent Award 2017, Top Planner Convention 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021.
Additionally, in 2020, he acquired the title of MDRT member, which is said to be obtained by less than 1% of life insurance sales professionals. In 2025, he won the "TSE ETF No.1 Commentary Video" campaign hosted by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Japan Exchange Group. As of April 2026, his YouTube channel "Sho Toriumi's Undefrauded Financial Studies" has over 400,000 subscribers.
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkq3q4UnEnayNbwt6N9ttg
Voicy Channel: https://voicy.jp/channel/820873
Company Overview
Company Name: Challenger Inc.
Representative: Sho Toriumi
Business Activities: Financial Planning
Head Office: 5-8-20 Taiko, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0801
URL: https://toriumisho.com/
Keywords:
■ Contents of the Insurance Lecture
Toriumi appeared as an insurance expert in the video "【That Insurance Might Be Useless】A Professional Thoroughly Explains the Problem of 'Over-insuring' That Most People Don't Know About!" He explained the correct roles and differences between Japan's public medical insurance system and private insurance.
During the program, Toriumi touched upon Japan's high-cost medical care system, introducing that for typical income brackets, there is a ceiling on out-of-pocket medical expenses per month. He then defined private insurance as something to prepare for significant losses that are difficult to cover with savings, explaining the importance of automobile insurance, fire insurance, and personal liability insurance.
Furthermore, based on statistical data, he numerically compared the balance between the "total amount of insurance premiums paid" and the "benefits received" from future hospitalization probabilities and average lengths of stay. He proposed "Reiwa's preparation method" — to separate insurance from asset formation, secure coverage by keeping costs low with term life insurance, and efficiently grow assets using tools like the new NISA.
Watabe, raised with the teaching that "you're safe if you have insurance," expressed surprise and admiration for the rational approach to choosing insurance.
■ Media Coverage Information
We have been featured in various media on the themes of "finance" and "insurance."
Toyo Keizai Online
"I'm worried about retirement funds," they say... An FP with over 360,000 followers reveals the "lonely end" awaiting 'over-saving 70-year-olds.'
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Diamond Online
Absolutely Stop! Risks of melting retirement funds... Characteristics of 'investment trusts you should not do' even with high stock prices.
https://diamond.jp/articles/-/379289
PRESIDENT (print)
Details here
■ Sho Toriumi Profile
Financial planner, investor. He operates "Private Bank College," a financial and household improvement program where even beginners can learn and practice without difficulty, and also serves as a financial education lecturer for corporations. Born in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. Graduated from Keio University's Faculty of Economics and joined Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. He worked for 8 years, gaining extensive sales experience in both retail and corporate sales.
In 2016, he established Challenger Inc. and became its representative director. He has received various titles such as Agent of the Year 2017, Best Agent Award 2017, Top Planner Convention 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021.
Additionally, in 2020, he acquired the title of MDRT member, which is said to be obtained by less than 1% of life insurance sales professionals. In 2025, he won the "TSE ETF No.1 Commentary Video" campaign hosted by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Japan Exchange Group. As of April 2026, his YouTube channel "Sho Toriumi's Undefrauded Financial Studies" has over 400,000 subscribers.
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkq3q4UnEnayNbwt6N9ttg
Voicy Channel: https://voicy.jp/channel/820873
Company Overview
Company Name: Challenger Inc.
Representative: Sho Toriumi
Business Activities: Financial Planning
Head Office: 5-8-20 Taiko, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0801
URL: https://toriumisho.com/
Keywords: