Upty, a Mobile Mechanic Service Provider, Begins Sales of Comprehensive Corporate Liability Insurance as a Non-Life Insurance Agent for Mitsui Sumitomo Marine

Upty Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hideaki Ida), which provides mobile mechanic 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 comprehensive corporate liability insurance, as a non-life insurance agent from April 2, 2026.

**Handled Insurance Products and Agency Overview**

Product Name: Business Protector (Comprehensive Corporate Liability Insurance)

https://www.ms-ins.com/business/indemnity/biz-protector/

Target: Mechanics registered with our mobile mechanic 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.

Agent Registration Number: No. 20425020723

**Background of Sales Launch**

In recent years, with the severe shortage of mechanics, the utilization of "mobile mechanics," which allows for securing immediate skilled labor when needed, 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-jobbers, unlike those working under employment, face high liability risks in the event of vehicle damage during work or accidents due to maintenance errors. This has been a challenge for mechanics venturing into new work styles.

To solve these challenges, 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*. Plans with a selectable payment limit starting from 50 million yen are available, making it possible to prepare for unforeseen circumstances.

Through the sale of insurance, our company will work to create a system to safely popularize the new work style of "mobile mechanics."

*Coverage details and conditions vary depending on the contract.

**About Upty's Mobile Mechanic Service**

Upty Co., Ltd. operates "U-match," a mobile mechanic service that visits customers anywhere in Japan 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 of "mechanic spot work" that is transforming the way mechanics work.

Mechanics can work flexibly at their desired time and location, 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)

Number of Employees: 230

Business Activities: ① Comprehensive human resources service business specializing in automotive / mechanics ② Foreign national human resources service business (recruitment, education, management) ③ HR tech / SaaS business (industry-academia collaboration) ④ Mobile mechanic business ⑤ Manufacturing and sales of automotive parts ⑥ Environmental improvement business for automotive maintenance factories