Japan Post Insurance has invested in Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Group, that operates an omni-channel insurance distribution business in Japan.
The Hoken Minaoshi Hompo group, owned by global investment firm KKR, operates around 350 stores and sells policies of 40 insurers.
Japan Post Insurance said the investment is expected to support the group’s growth plans and help it expand its insurance platform in Japan through both organic growth and acquisitions. The two organisations also plan to look at potential areas of cooperation drawing on Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Group’s platform and Japan Post Insurance’s insurance and customer service capabilities.
As part of this arrangement, they will set up a new outbound call centre business for Japan Post Insurance from April 2026.
KKR had announced in September 2025 that it had acquired Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Group through funds it manages, with the aim of speeding up the company’s expansion as an insurance distributor and developing additional value.