Pliant
was founded in 1981 as an exclusive agent for Sompo Japan. Our head office is located in Sasebo, Nagasaki, and we have branches in Tokyo, Japan and Dalian, China.
Our Tokyo branch specializes in property insurance and earthquake insurance for customers who need service in English, Chinese, and Korean. We have clients in 13 countries around the world including the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia,
Switzerland, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
This website was created by our Tokyo branch to offer information about the Japanese insurance system and culture to people who have property in Japan.

Our insurance products
- Property insurance for individuals, companies, and building owners
- Corporate comprehensive insurance
- Liability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Movable property insurance
- Automobile insurance
- Bicycle insurance
A few things we’re great at
Pliant is an exclusive agent for Sompo Japan, one of Japan’s “big 3” mega insurance companies.
The three major insurance companies in Japan are Sompo Japan, Tokio Marine, and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance. Sompo Japan was the first fire insurance company in Japan and has the longest history in fire insurance. Pliant is an exclusive insurance agent for Sompo Japan.
Founded in 1981, with 40 years of experience
In addition to our head office in Sasebo, Nagasaki, we have offices in China (Dalian) and Tokyo. We provide not only the best insurance but also peace of mind to our customers based on our many years of experience and achievements.
Multilingual service
In Japan, there are few insurance agencies that offer multilingual support. Pliant provides multilingual support for everything from quotations to application procedures and follow-up service.
Head office in Nagasaki
We have two offices in different locations. Even if a disaster hits Tokyo and the Tokyo office is inoperative, the staff in Nagasaki will be available to assist our clients.
Company data
Company name
Pliant insurance agency
CEO
Hisashi Hashiguchi
CAPITAL
JPY 3,000,000
ESTABLISHED
1981
CORPORATE REGISTRATION
2002
EMPLOYEES
31 (as of March 2021 / including part time employees)
BUSINESS
-Insurance Division: Domestic insurance agency
-HTC Division: Restaurant/Franchise
-International Division: Chinese market entry consulting support
HEADQUARTERS
1848-49, Hino-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan 858-0923
Tel: 81-956-28-2425
OFFICES
-Tokyo branch: 3-21-1165, Kandanishiki-cho, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan 101-0054
-Dalian office: Dalian Hashiguchi Trading Co., Ltd. #1701 33 Fengguang-jie, Xigang District, Dalian, Liaoning, China
MEMBERSHIP
-Sasebo Chamber of Commerce
-Nagasaki Association of Small Business Entrepreneurs
-Huis Ten Bosch Sasebo Rotary Club
-IIAB Japan Chapter WAOJE Dalian (former Dalian Japanese Association)
-Japan Franchise Association research member
Our Team
Our team at Pliant’s Tokyo branch consists of 4 members with diverse backgrounds who are ready to assist with customers who need insurance information in their native language.

Yumi K.
Chief, Customer Service Representative
Language
English
Japanese

Aki T.
Customer Service Representative
Language
English
Japanese

Chisato S.
Customer Service Representative
Language
English
Japanese

Daisy L.
Customer Service Representative
Language
Chinese
English
Japanese
French