Fujitsu and SAP Fioneer, a software solution provider for financial services, have partnered to accelerate the digital transformation of Japan’s insurance sector.

Both entities will focus on co-developing the Japan Edition of SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance.

This cloud-based platform aims to modernise core insurance operations by combining localised business content with global industry best practices.

Japan’s insurance industry is navigating significant challenges, including an aging population, declining birth rates, the rise of fintech, and evolving customer expectations.

To stay competitive, insurers must address outdated systems, IT talent shortages, and compliance requirements while enhancing operational efficiency.

The Japan Edition of SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance will standardise key functions such as product management, underwriting, and claims processing, allowing insurers to strategically allocate resources—including personnel and investments—toward innovation and growth.

The platform also aims to establish itself as the de facto standard for collaboration and governance in the industry.

Fujitsu and SAP Fioneer are conducting proof-of-concept trials, with a planned launch by March 2026.

The partnership includes joint efforts in product planning, development, and marketing.

Masaru Yagi, Corporate Executive Officer, EVP, Vice Head of Global Customer Success, Fujitsu Limited, said,

“The collaboration marks a pivotal moment in our efforts to drive digital transformation (DX) for our financial customers. By merging SAP Fioneer’s cutting-edge financial services solutions with Fujitsu’s unparalleled expertise and quality in system development for the financial sector, we are poised to deliver groundbreaking and efficient solutions like never before.

Through this partnership, we will closely collaborate with SAP Fioneer from product planning to development and marketing, and advance DX in the financial industry.”

Chirag Shah, Managing Director Insurance, SAP Fioneer, said,

“Japan’s insurance market requires solutions that address its unique local regulatory and functional requirements.

In response to the industry’s demand for an adaptable packaged software suited to the Japanese insurance sector, we are partnering with Fujitsu to develop the Japan Edition of SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance, our core insurance platform, which combines localised business content with global industry best practices.”

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