SBI Sonpo Begins Offering 'SBI Sonpo's Overseas Travel Insurance' at Nagano Shinkin, a First for a Credit Union
SBI General Insurance Co., Ltd. will begin offering 'SBI Sonpo's Overseas Travel Insurance' through the website of Nagano Shinkin (Nagano Credit Union) starting May 18. This marks the first time the product will be handled by a credit union. The partnership is part of the SBI Group's 'regional revitalization' strategy, aiming to contribute to regional development by expanding services to local customers.
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SBI General Insurance Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hisashi Ono; hereinafter 'SBI Sonpo') will start handling 'SBI Sonpo's Overseas Travel Insurance'*1 on the website of Nagano Shinkin (Head office: Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture; Chairman: Koichi Suzuki; hereinafter 'Nagano Shinkin') from Monday, May 18. This is the first time that 'SBI Sonpo's Overseas Travel Insurance' will be handled by a credit union. 'SBI Sonpo's Overseas Travel Insurance' is a customer-centric insurance product that offers reasonable premiums based on the customer's age and travel destination, providing unlimited coverage*2 for treatment and rescue costs incurred due to illness or injury during travel, as well as various travel services*2 and troubleshooting support in Japanese. SBI Sonpo has previously offered 'SBI Sonpo's Cancer Insurance'*3, which provides actual cost coverage for cancer treatment expenses including advanced medical care and non-covered elective treatments, through Nagano Shinkin's website. Now, by establishing a system where customers can smoothly obtain quotes and apply for 'SBI Sonpo's Overseas Travel Insurance' 24/7 from anywhere on Nagano Shinkin's website, which aims to serve the local community, we will also provide peace of mind and safety for local customers during their overseas travels. In line with the SBI Group's overall strategy of contributing to 'regional revitalization,' SBI Sonpo is committed to expanding sustainable partnerships with regional financial institutions. We will continue to work closely with Nagano Shinkin, which upholds the management policy of 'valuing customers and serving the development of the region,' to deliver products and services that further satisfy our customers. *1 Official name: Risk-Subdivided Specified Procedure Overseas Travel Insurance *2 In the case of the 'Enhanced Overseas Support Type' *3 Official name: Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Cost Insurance ◆About SBI Sonpo SBI Sonpo is a member of the SBI Insurance Group, which operates a comprehensive insurance business. Under the corporate philosophy of 'New Insurance for a New Era,' we provide 'peace of mind and safety' to our customers by offering cutting-edge insurance products and top-tier services. We continue to challenge for further growth by creating new value through technology and leveraging the synergies of the SBI Group companies. 【 Company Profile 】 Trade Name: SBI General Insurance Co., Ltd. Head Office: 1-6-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Established: June 1, 2006 Capital: 11 billion yen Business: Non-life insurance business URL: https://www.sbisonpo.co.jp/ ◆About SBI Insurance Group SBI Insurance Group is the insurance business arm of the SBI Group, a pioneer in Japan's internet finance sector. Under the insurance holding company SBI Insurance Group Co., Ltd. (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market), eight operating companies, including SBI Sonpo, work together to conduct a comprehensive insurance business. Based on the fundamental policy of thorough 'customer-centricity,' we strive to enhance corporate value by creating various added values in the insurance field and continuing to expand our customer base.