Message from
Managing Director / Cornes Insurance Group

Cornes’ entry into insurance began in 1864 in Yokohama during the Edo (Samurai) Era when Frederick Cornes took on an insurance underwriting agency to cover the marine transit risks of their exports of silk and tea. Since then, our primary purpose is to provide services that protect our clients, empower our employees, and support society.
We have strong market relationships with our carrier partners which, combined with our knowledge of Japanese business standards and etiquette, enables us to provide superior service at the local level, while also advising international clients and overseas brokers on best practices that make their clients competitive in this market.
We nurture our employees by encouraging personal and professional growth and recognizing exemplary performance. This is reinforced by a company culture focused on service quality, entrepreneurial spirit, and teamwork.
With a relatively flat reporting structure, our account managers are both empowered and resourceful, resulting in quick response times and superior client advocacy.
As a privately owned company, we can stay focused on what really matters: our clients. Our growth is a direct result of this focus and has led us to be recognized as one of the top international business insurance agencies in Japan.