Press Release
[English Translation] March 5, 2008

Establishment of ‘Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.’ Approved

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited (the “Company”) has decided to establish a holding company through a sole share transfer in April, 2008, subject to the approval of the shareholders’ meeting and approvals of the competent authorities. The Company hereby announces that the Company has obtained the approval provided in Article 271-18, Paragraph 1 of the Insurance Business Law of Japan, concerning the establishment of the holding company “Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.” today.

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Following events are scheduled.
  Tuesday, March 25, 2008   Last day of trading in shares of common stock of the Company
  Wednesday, March 26, 2008   Day of delisting of shares of common stock of the Company
  Tuesday, April 1, 2008   Day of incorporation of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.
      Day of listing of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

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