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Zenkyoren’s approaches and challenges for local community resilience

ICMIF Biennial Conference 2024: Partnerships to create more resilient businesses

Zenkyoren (Japan) is committed to building resilience and sustainability through its mutual insurance and cooperative strategies. The company was founded to support agricultural communities facing natural disasters like earthquakes and typhoons. Core operations include life, home, and motor insurance, focusing on rural and vulnerable areas, while fostering disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Key initiatives include using technology for damage assessments, promoting disaster awareness via apps and simulations, and collaborating with local governments and cooperatives to strengthen infrastructure and expedite recovery efforts. The presentation emphasises the cooperative model’s unique role in prioritising community welfare over profit, leveraging collective resources to support members during crises, and sharing knowledge globally to enhance resilience.

Presenter:

Kazunari Takahashi, Senior Managing Director, Zenkyoren (Japan)

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