Influence of flood risk characteristics on flood insurance demand: a comparison between Germany and the Netherlands

The existence of sufficient demand for insurance coverage against infrequent losses is important for the adequate function of insurance markets for natural disaster risks. This study investigates how characteristics of flood risk influence household flood insurance demand based on household surveys...

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Main Authors: I. Seifert, W. J. W. Botzen, H. Kreibich, J. C. J. H. Aerts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-07-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/13/1691/2013/nhess-13-1691-2013.pdf