History and Present Status of Forest Fire Insurance in Japan

Author: Yatagai M.  

Publisher: Society of American Foresters

ISSN: 0022-1201

Source: Journal of Forestry, Vol.31, Iss.1, 1933-01, pp. : 79-84

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Abstract

Forest fire insurance, particularly for plantations, has been available in Japan since 1920 but the amount sold has been small. The author describes how the insurance is written and suggests a state forest fire insurance institute to re-insure forest risks.