TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu is entering the business of distributing health insurance products to individuals in the U.S. by investing in a local startup, looking to leverage the know-how it gains there in Asia.
Japan general trader hopes to expand Asia business with newly gained expertise

Itochu is expanding the scope of its overseas insurance business. (Photo by Nikkei)
TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu is entering the business of distributing health insurance products to individuals in the U.S. by investing in a local startup, looking to leverage the know-how it gains there in Asia.