Heatstroke Insurance Sales Surge Amid Summer Heat; Tokyo Insurance Companies Enthusiastic About Stable Demand

By Arata Hashizume / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
13:04 JST,
September 1, 2024
More people are insuring themselves against the risk of heatstroke amid this year’s heat wave, with the increase coming on the back of growing demand for travel, sports and outdoor events. Insurance companies are focusing on establishing and expanding compensation plans.
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