The drought is raising concerns about a severe wildfire season. Insurers are trying to find ways to offer affordable pandemic coverage in the future. Federal estimates indicate climate change will make hot weather the new normal. Those stories and more in this week's InsuranceEDGE …

Directors and officers coverage capacity is increasing, but the line continues to struggle. Consumers see most auto insurance carriers as similar to each other, creating the need for brands to differentiate. Those stories and more in this week's issue …

Learn how two senators are working to increase the number of self-driving cars on the road. Prepare for this year's wildfire season with an infographic exploring recent wildfire seasons. See how a tsunami could affect Puget Sound properties. Those stories and more in this week's issue …

Wildfire season is already starting in Washington state, Oregon and elsewhere. Post-pandemic, people may continue to drive fewer miles, affecting insurance claim frequency and severity. The hard market is driving some firms to self-insure through captive insurers. Those stories and more in this week's issue …

The number of vacant office buildings raises a number of questions for cities. The Washington State Senate passed a bill to help prevent and fight wildfires. Consumers are worried connected cars present cyber vulnerabilities. Those stories and more in this week's issue …

Flood insurance rates will increase for hundreds of thousands of Americans. A growing Western drought portends a potentially severe wildfire season. Hurricane season is looming, and it could be very damaging. Those stories and more in this week's issue …

Federal legislation could make it easier for insurers to cover cannabis without penalties. A new exhibition shows the earthquake property risk throughout Seattle. A firefighter shares a first-hand account of defending structures in the Wildland-Urban Interface. Those stories and more in this week's issue …

Washington state temporarily bans the use of credit scoring to set certain insurance premiums. Oregon proposes sweeping new wildfire-prevention and mitigation rules. Federal lawmakers consider offering cannabis insurers a safe harbor. Those stories and more in this week's issue …