• Revving up the growth engine – Q1 FY3/26 results were strong, with
solid execution in both the GCL business and the Individual Life
business, which showed signs that new business acquisition is starting
to improve. Mr. Yokozawa, Lifenet’s new President, has unveiled a
new strategy that leans more heavily on technology investments and
AI to enhance the customer experience. Importantly, the new
leadership has been very active and announced two major
developments: a potential new bank partner for the GCL business and
a distribution investment for Individual Life, which could meaningfully
accelerate growth through its partnership strategy. Although the
impact of the new partners is not expected to be immediate, the
foundation for the next phase of growth has been laid.
