Zurich Japan has had a long relationship with IKEA.
Almost immediately after the tragic earthquake on March 11th, 2011, IKEA contacted Hisashi, our Risk Engineer from Zurich’s Tokyo office, asking for support in assessing their affected stores and assistance in resuming operations.
Despite public transportation having not yet fully recovered from the earthquake, Hisashi used a combination of his personal bicycle as well as taxis to reach the sites, complete thorough assessments with accompanying reports, all within a few days.
His personal and professional commitment allowed IKEA to reopen for business quickly and reduce financial impact.
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