Sony Assurance Inc. (President and Representative Director: Takayuki Suzuki, Headquarters: Ota-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "Sony Assurance") and Sony Short-Term Insurance Inc. (President and Representative Director: Hiroo Koizumi, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "Sony Short-Term Insurance") began selling "Sony Short-Term Insurance's Fire Insurance for Renters (Contents Coverage)" on July 1, 2026. ■ Background and Objectives Sony Assurance's New Net Fire Insurance covers owner-occupied homes and cannot be contracted for rental housing. Therefore, to provide coverage to residents of rental housing, Sony Short-Term Insurance developed "Sony Short-Term Insurance's Fire Insurance for Renters (Contents Coverage)" exclusively for rental housing customers. With the concept of "necessary coverage at an affordable premium," this product aims to reduce the burden of application procedures for customers when moving into rental housing and provide essential coverage for living in rental properties more easily. By pre-setting the necessary coverage for various risks in rental housing, it eliminates the hassle of choosing coverage and allows for simple contract procedures via smartphone. (*1) (*1) This product is internet-only and can be contracted through a PC or smartphone. Furthermore, this product was developed utilizing Sony Short-Term Insurance's expertise, and with Sony Assurance's marketing capabilities, we aim to deliver necessary coverage to a large number of customers. Moving forward, we will strengthen cooperation among the companies within 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 budget-friendly. (*2) This premium is for a contents insurance amount set at "¥500,000." 2. Carefully Selected "Necessary Coverage" for Rental Housing Life In addition