SOMPO Himawari Life and Kamakura Shinsho Partner to Fully Launch New Services Supporting Life's Culmination

Kamakura Shinsho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Fumio Kobayashi; hereinafter 'Kamakura Shinsho'), which provides various services related to 'Shukatsu' (end-of-life planning), a demand for which is increasing against the backdrop of a super-aging society, has partnered with SOMPO Himawari Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and President: Yasuki Kume; hereinafter 'SOMPO Himawari Life') under a capital and business alliance with SOMPO Holdings, Inc. (Group CEO, Representative Director and Executive Officer: Mikio Okumura; hereinafter 'SOMPO Holdings'). They have officially launched new services to support end-of-life preparations for SOMPO Himawari Life's customers. Background and Purpose Our company has advocated 'Shukatsu infrastructure' as its mission in Japan's advancing aging society. We have achieved steady growth by providing information and services for the elderly and their families, covering funerals, graves, inheritance, nursing care, services for residents in collaboration with local governments, and services for single-person households. In an era of 100-year lifespans, interest in issues such as 'how to prepare for the end of life' and 'what to entrust to the family left behind,' in addition to living a healthy life, is growing daily. In response to these societal changes, through our alliance with the SOMPO Group, we deeply resonate with SOMPO Himawari Life's vision of being a 'well-being support company.' By providing our extensive knowledge and practical know-how in the end-of-life planning domain, we have decided to create new value by integrating insurance and end-of-life services. This will provide continuous peace of mind, from preparation for unforeseen circumstances (insurance) to supporting the bereaved families thereafter. 'Consistent Support' Achieved Through Partnership Through this initiative, our company's strengths in 'end-of-life support, inheritance measures, and post-death arrangements' will be added to SOMPO Himawari Life's cycle of 'prediction, prevention, insurance, prognosis, and nursing care.' This will enable us to build a consistent support system that covers the entire end-of-life period. A system has been completed to comprehensively address, through a single point of contact, the wishes of customers who do not want to burden their families during their lifetime, and the anxieties of bereaved families who 'don't know where to start.' Services Provided At various times when customers need it, including when claiming insurance benefits, Kamakura Shinsho will introduce specialized end-of-life planning services. We will assist customers in preparing to live out their final years in their own way and help bereaved families take a new step forward. Preparation and consultation for funerals, graves, and Buddhist altars Introduction of experts for inheritance and will procedures Organization of real estate and belongings Search for nursing homes and elderly housing Future Developments Based on the results obtained from this partnership, our company plans to further expand various services that support the realization of dreams and hopes, as well as address problems and issues related to 'Shukatsu,' which is growing year by year with the advancement of the aging society. Our company positions SOMPO Holdings as an important strategic partner and will continue to promote collaboration with various stakeholders and companies to expand our business. [Company Profile of SOMPO Himawari Life Insurance Co., Ltd.] Company Name: SOMPO Himawari Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Location: Sompo Japan Kasumigaseki Building, 3-7-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Representative: Yasuki Kume, Representative Director and President Established: July 7, 1981 Business Activities: Engages in domestic life insurance business as part of the SOMPO Group's well-being business Shareholder: SOMPO Holdings, Inc. (100%) [About Kamakura Shinsho] Kamakura Shinsho is a Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market listed company (Securities Code: 6184) founded in 1984, focusing on 'Shukatsu' for Japan's aging society through publishing and internet businesses. We operate numerous end-of-life related web media, including 'finding nursing homes,' 'preparing and processing inheritance,' 'pre-death organization and tidying up,' 'funeral preparations,' 'Buddhist altars,' and 'choosing graves.' We also provide consultations and information through our customer center. As the aging society continues to advance, we will contribute to building a brighter and more positive society by helping many people solve their hopes and challenges. Company Name: Kamakura Shinsho Co., Ltd. Established: April 17, 1984 Market Segment: Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Securities Code: 6184) Head Office Location: Kanematsu Building 3F, 2-14-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative: Fumio Kobayashi, Representative Director and President COO Capital: 1,671,860,000 yen (as of January 31, 2026) URL: https://www.kamakura-net.co.jp/ [Main Services Operated by Kamakura Shinsho (including group companies)] ▼Internet Services