Following the 'Yama-to-Keikoku Mountaineering Insurance,' Sales Begin for 'Search and Rescue Expense Insurance: Mountaineering Group Plan'
Yama-to-Keikoku Co., Ltd. has launched a new search and rescue expense insurance plan specifically designed for mountaineering groups.
Yama-to-Keikoku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hirofumi Ninomiya), which operates media businesses in the mountain and nature sectors under the Impress Group, will begin sales of the "Search and Rescue Expense Insurance: Mountaineering Group Plan" on Wednesday, April 1st, following the existing "Yama-to-Keikoku Mountaineering Insurance." This insurance is based on the official "Search and Rescue Expense Insurance" policy with an added special clause for the issuance of collective insurance certificates (Underwriter: ABC Small Amount & Short Term Insurance Co., Ltd.). Yama-to-Keikoku Co., Ltd. will act as the soliciting agent.
The "Search and Rescue Expense Insurance: Mountaineering Group Plan" allows mountaineering groups or clubs with five or more members to apply with a representative acting as the policyholder.
Features of the 'Search and Rescue Expense Insurance: Mountaineering Group Plan'
- Full coverage for search and rescue costs, including primary rescue and secondary search, up to 3 million yen per person.
- A flat payment of 50,000 yen per person for family travel expenses or medical costs, even if no search and rescue expenses are incurred.
- Groups of five or more can apply collectively through a representative.
- Annual premiums are 3,500 yen per person for groups of 5–9, and 3,200 yen per person for groups of 10 or more.
- Coverage extends beyond non-snowy season hiking to various domestic outdoor activities, including alpine climbing, rock climbing, snow mountaineering, backcountry skiing, and trail running (Note: Marine accidents are excluded).
- Coverage includes distress caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
For product details and applications, please visit the special page for the Search and Rescue Expense Insurance Mountaineering Group Plan (ABC Small Amount & Short Term Insurance).
URL: https://www.abc-rq.com/group-plan?r=Z00000000160
The "Yama-to-Keikoku Mountaineering Insurance," launched in April 2025, remains available. This product is based on the "Search and Rescue Expense Insurance" with a special clause for electronic document delivery and credit card payment (Underwriter: ABC Small Amount & Short Term Insurance Co., Ltd.). The annual premium is 3,300 yen.
For more information, please visit the special page on the "Yama-to-Keikoku Online" website: https://www.yamakei-online.com/insurance/
Note: This article provides an overview of the insurance product. For full details, please refer to the "Important Matters Explanation" and "General Insurance Policy/Special Clauses" available on the ABC Small Amount & Short Term Insurance website.