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In accordance with the Forest Insurance Act, we provide a comprehensive insurance service for forest owners that cover losses in forests caused by eight types of disasters, including fire, meteorological disasters (wind, water, snow, drought, freeze, and tide-water damage), and volcanic eruptions.
Example of insurance payments
Fire Damage
A Case of Damage to a 27-year-old Chamaecyparis obtusa in Gunma Pref.
The above photo shows a forest fire in Kiryu city, Gunma pref. as of 2014.This photo differs from this example of insurance payment.
Insured area
1.10 ha
Damaged area
1.10 ha
Insurance premium
¥5,756/year(¥5,233/ha)
Insurance payment
¥2,302,300(¥2,090,000/ha)
Water Damage
A Case of Damage to a 47-year-old Cryptomeria japonica in Kumamoto Pref.
The above photo shows a landslide caused by torrential rain in Kumamoto pref. as of 2012.
Insured area
8.55 ha
Damaged area
1.01 ha
Insurance premium
¥63,407/year(¥7,416/ha)
Insurance payment
¥3,120,900(¥3,090,000/ha)
Forestry Insurance plays an important role in stabilizing forest management by fulfilling multiple functions of forests in the early restoration of disaster-stricken areas as a safety net that helps forest owners prepare for disasters.
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