The General Insurance Institute of Japan is a public Interest Incorporated Foundation authorized by the Prime Minister. It was established on the 24th November 1933 and has been engaged in the following undertakings, with the objective of contributing to the development of the national economy by promoting the theoretical study of non-life insurance, the harmonization of its theory and practice, and by continuing education of its experts:

1. Research and collection of materials concerning non-life insurance and its related business.
2. Lectures, library maintenance and publications on non-life insurance and its related business.
3. Contribution to activities that are aimed at improving and developing non-life insurance and its related business.
4. Education and training concerning non-life insurance and its related business.
5. All other undertakings considered necessary to achieve the objective of the Institute.