(This press release is issued jointly with Sony Assurance Inc.) Sony Assurance Inc. (President and CEO: Takayuki Suzuki, Headquarters: Ota-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "Sony Assurance") and Sony Shogaku Short Term Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Hiroo Koizumi, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "Sony Shogaku Short Term Insurance") have begun selling "Sony Shogaku Short Term Insurance's Fire Insurance for Renters (Contents Coverage)" from July 1, 2026. ■ Background and Objectives Sony Assurance's New Net Fire Insurance is for owner-occupied homes and cannot be contracted for rental properties. Therefore, to provide coverage to residents of rental housing, Sony Shogaku Short Term Insurance has developed "Sony Shogaku Short Term Insurance's Fire Insurance for Renters (Contents Coverage)" specifically for rental property customers. This product, with the concept of "necessary coverage at an affordable premium," aims to reduce the burden of application procedures for customers when moving into rental housing and provide coverage necessary for living in rental properties more easily. By pre-setting the necessary coverage for various risks in rental housing life, it eliminates the hassle of choosing coverage and allows for simple contract procedures even on a smartphone. (*1) (*1) This product is internet-only and can be contracted through a PC or smartphone. Furthermore, this product was developed utilizing the expertise of Sony Shogaku Short Term Insurance, and with Sony Assurance's marketing capabilities, we aim to deliver necessary coverage to many customers. Going forward, we will strengthen cooperation among the companies of the Sony Financial Group and form a strong scrum as a group to enhance the value provided to our customers. ■ Four Features of the Product 1. Reasonable Premium As an internet-only product, the premium starts from an affordable ¥3,300 per year (*2), making it easy on household budgets. (*2) This is the premium when the contents insurance a