Message from the Group CEO
In 1879, during a period when international trade was just beginning in Japan and numerous industries were starting to emerge, Tokio Marine was founded as Japan's first non-life insurance company to provide marine insurance and support Japanese trade. By the following year, 1880, we had already commenced direct operations in London, Paris, and New York, thereby operating as a global company from the outset.
Throughout our history, we have faced numerous challenges and dramatic societal changes, including the Great Kanto Earthquake, the aftermath of World War II, and the development of motorized society. Anchored by our purpose “to be there for our customers and society during their times of need”, we have worked to continually address the evolving social issues through our core insurance business.
Since the 2000s, we have focused on stabilizing and growing our business foundation through geographical risk diversification especially through M&A activity, leading to the global group we have become. Today, over 40,000 employees in more than 40 countries are united in the pursuit of our purpose. While we have welcomed companies with diverse strengths through M&A, the greatest value we have gained through acquisitions is the highly skilled and knowledgeable talent we have welcomed into the group. Now, our strategy and direction are formulated and implemented by leveraging this global expertise, embodying our unique strength in globally integrated group management.
In recent years, as we confront numerous social challenges such as the intensification and frequency of natural disasters due to climate change, the transition to a decarbonized society, and the response to an aging population, we are committed to fulfilling our group's purpose. Beyond merely providing insurance, we aim to offer innovative solutions and services that transcend traditional insurance, inspiring confidence in our customers and accelerating the progress of society.
Tokio Marine Group comprises a diverse portfolio of businesses, each with their own expertise. We have companies that offer comprehensive disaster prevention solutions to enhance resilience against natural disasters, companies that distribute temperature and humidity sensors to prevent accidents such as fires, water leaks, and freeze damage during cold waves, and companies that underwrite insurance for renewable energy projects, to support the transition to a decarbonized society. Additionally, we have companies that offer integrated products combining insurance and services in the pre- and post-insurance areas, such as preventive care. We are engaged in various initiatives worldwide to address the biggest issues our society faces.
As a global insurance group, we strive to solve the evolving social issues of each era, to build a better tomorrow, supporting our customers and society during their moments of need and always working to inspire confidence and accelerate progress.
This is the value that Tokio Marine Group is committed to deliver.
Satoru Komiya
President & Chief Executive Officer
Group CEO (Group Chief Executive Officer)
Group CCO (Group Chief Culture Officer)