Upty, a Mobile Mechanic Service Provider, Begins Selling Corporate General Liability Insurance as a Non-Life Insurance Agent for Mitsui Sumitomo Marine
Upty Co., Ltd., which provides on-site maintenance services for the automotive industry, has partnered with Mitsui Sumitomo Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. to begin selling "Business Protector," a corporate general liability insurance, as a non-life insurance agent from April 2, 2026. This initiative aims to support the safe proliferation of new work styles, such as mobile mechanics, amidst a severe shortage of mechanics.
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Upty Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hideaki Ida), which provides on-site maintenance services for the automotive industry, has concluded a non-life insurance agency consignment agreement with Mitsui Sumitomo Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. and has begun selling "Business Protector," a corporate general liability insurance, as a non-life insurance agent from April 2, 2026.
**Handled Insurance Products and Agency Overview**
Product Name: Business Protector (Corporate General Liability Insurance)
https://www.ms-ins.com/business/indemnity/biz-protector/
Target: Mechanics registered with our on-site maintenance service "U-match," etc.
Sales Start Date: April 2, 2026
Underwriting Insurance Company: Mitsui Sumitomo Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Agent/Handler: Upty Co., Ltd.
Agency Registration Number: No. 20425020723
**Background of Sales Start**
In recent years, as the shortage of mechanics has become severe, the utilization of "mobile maintenance," which allows for securing immediate skilled labor regardless of location or time, has been expanding. Our "U-match" service has also seen growing demand, with over 5,000 mobile mechanics registered within two years of its launch.
On the other hand, mobile mechanics working as freelancers or side hustlers, unlike those working under employment, are required to bear high liability for damages in the event of vehicle damage during work or accidents due to maintenance errors. This has been a challenge for mechanics attempting new work styles.
To solve these issues, our company has started selling "Business Protector" as a soliciting agent for Mitsui Sumitomo Marine & Fire Insurance. In addition to work performed via "U-match," work undertaken through other companies or individually is also covered*, and plans with a payment limit of up to 50 million yen are available, allowing for preparation for unforeseen circumstances.
Through the sale of insurance, we will work to create a system for the safe widespread adoption of "mobile maintenance" as a new work style.
*Coverage details and conditions vary depending on the contract.
**About Upty's Mobile Maintenance Service**
Upty Co., Ltd. operates "U-match," a mobile maintenance service that visits customers nationwide to perform work.
Within two years of its launch, the number of mobile mechanics has expanded to 5,000. It is attracting attention as a new system for transforming the way mechanics work, known as "mechanic spot work."
Mechanics can work flexibly at their desired times and locations, and maintenance factories can secure immediate skilled personnel during busy periods or when there are staff shortages. This achieves optimal matching for both mechanics and maintenance factories.
**Company Profile**
Company Name: Upty Co., Ltd.
Representative: Hideaki Ida, Representative Director
Head Office: JR Ebisu Building 7F, 1-5-5 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://upty.jp/
Established: February 2009
Capital: 380 million yen (including affiliated companies)
Employees: 230
Business Activities:
① Comprehensive human resources service for automotive / mechanic specialists
② Foreign national human resources service (recruitment, education, management)
③ HR tech / SaaS business (industry-academia collaboration)
④ Mobile maintenance business
⑤ Automotive parts manufacturing and sales
⑥ Environmental improvement business for automotive maintenance factories
**Handled Insurance Products and Agency Overview**
Product Name: Business Protector (Corporate General Liability Insurance)
https://www.ms-ins.com/business/indemnity/biz-protector/
Target: Mechanics registered with our on-site maintenance service "U-match," etc.
Sales Start Date: April 2, 2026
Underwriting Insurance Company: Mitsui Sumitomo Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Agent/Handler: Upty Co., Ltd.
Agency Registration Number: No. 20425020723
**Background of Sales Start**
In recent years, as the shortage of mechanics has become severe, the utilization of "mobile maintenance," which allows for securing immediate skilled labor regardless of location or time, has been expanding. Our "U-match" service has also seen growing demand, with over 5,000 mobile mechanics registered within two years of its launch.
On the other hand, mobile mechanics working as freelancers or side hustlers, unlike those working under employment, are required to bear high liability for damages in the event of vehicle damage during work or accidents due to maintenance errors. This has been a challenge for mechanics attempting new work styles.
To solve these issues, our company has started selling "Business Protector" as a soliciting agent for Mitsui Sumitomo Marine & Fire Insurance. In addition to work performed via "U-match," work undertaken through other companies or individually is also covered*, and plans with a payment limit of up to 50 million yen are available, allowing for preparation for unforeseen circumstances.
Through the sale of insurance, we will work to create a system for the safe widespread adoption of "mobile maintenance" as a new work style.
*Coverage details and conditions vary depending on the contract.
**About Upty's Mobile Maintenance Service**
Upty Co., Ltd. operates "U-match," a mobile maintenance service that visits customers nationwide to perform work.
Within two years of its launch, the number of mobile mechanics has expanded to 5,000. It is attracting attention as a new system for transforming the way mechanics work, known as "mechanic spot work."
Mechanics can work flexibly at their desired times and locations, and maintenance factories can secure immediate skilled personnel during busy periods or when there are staff shortages. This achieves optimal matching for both mechanics and maintenance factories.
**Company Profile**
Company Name: Upty Co., Ltd.
Representative: Hideaki Ida, Representative Director
Head Office: JR Ebisu Building 7F, 1-5-5 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Website: https://upty.jp/
Established: February 2009
Capital: 380 million yen (including affiliated companies)
Employees: 230
Business Activities:
① Comprehensive human resources service for automotive / mechanic specialists
② Foreign national human resources service (recruitment, education, management)
③ HR tech / SaaS business (industry-academia collaboration)
④ Mobile maintenance business
⑤ Automotive parts manufacturing and sales
⑥ Environmental improvement business for automotive maintenance factories