ACE Insurance in Japan and @ nifty , the largest Japanese Internet service provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of computer giant Fujitsu, recently announced the launch of "@ nifty insurance ." The joint marketing initiative will offer @ nifty 's 3.5 million registered subscribers direct access through the Internet to insurance products and customer services provided by ACE Insurance in Japan.
The @ nifty insurance service, which can be accessed at www.nifty.com/insurance , provides the first real-time, online underwriting, payment and policy-issuance capabilities in Japan. The service also features integrated customer and call-center services for seamless accessibility for customers.
Beginning November 19, @ nifty customers will be able to purchase ACE Overseas Travel Accident insurance through @ nifty insurance . ACE Golfer Insurance will be available through the site starting November 26. Plans call for adding ACE Personal Accident Insurance and additional insurance products to the @ nifty insurance product list by the end of the year.
ACE Insurance in Japan is part of ACE International, the international operations of ACE INA Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ACE Limited (NYSE: ACL). The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients. The company conducts its business on a global basis with operating subsidiaries in nearly 50 countries. Additional information can be found at www.acelimited.com.