Definition: Mutual Liberty Insurance, also known as Mutual Insurance Co., Ltd., was a Japanese company that operated in Japan and Korea during World War II. It was founded by Hiroshi Miyamoto on September 13, 1941. The company aimed to provide financial support for the war effort and was part of the government's initiative to ensure peace through economic cooperation with the Allies. The company provided insurance policies that covered various types of losses, including property damage from war-related activities. In 2005, Mutual Liberty Insurance merged with Sumitomo Life Insurance Co., Ltd. to form a new conglomerate called Sumida Insurance Group. This merger was part of a broader effort by the Japanese government to modernize its insurance industry and increase public confidence in its financial stability. The word "mutual liberty" refers to the idea that all parties involved in a situation are working towards securing their own interests, even if they come from opposing sides or have conflicting objectives. In this context, mutual liberty insurance policies aim to provide economic protection against losses incurred by one party (the insurer) rather than directly addressing the legal consequences of any losses faced by another party (the insured).