Hokan Group has launched Hokan Accelerator, a six-month support program for insurance startups. Its first cohort includes neo終活 and aerota. The Tokyo-based company said support began in October 2026.
Selected startups
neo終活 runs Mirawa guides for end-of-life preparation and bereavement procedures. aerota provides simulation services that quantify disaster risks such as flooding and fire. Hokan said the companies cover the life and non-life insurance areas respectively.
Group background
Hokan Group is a pure holding company with subsidiaries hokan, CIEN, and Frich. More than 600 insurance agencies in Japan use its hokan customer and contract management service. The group also operates the research arm hal for joint studies and content.
Program structure
Hokan Accelerator connects selected startups with insurance companies and insurance agencies. The group supports business growth and real-world testing during the program. It draws on the group's own startup background and its industry connections.
The first cohort will present at InsurTech Startup Meetup #52 on November 18, 2026. The event will take place at FINOLAB in Tokyo. Hokan plans to continue building co-creation opportunities with the startups during the program.