Elite hotshot wildland firefighters are quitting in California over low pay. High lumber prices are prompting insurers to recommend replacement cost coverage. Fire districts test drones to see if they can help forecast fires. Those stories and more in this week's InsuranceEDGE …

Cyber crime will continue unabated for the foreseeable future. More than half of U.S. buildings are in disaster-prone areas. The West's drought and extreme heat are raising wildfire risk. Those stories and more in this week's InsuranceEDGE …

Wildfire risk is leading insurers to spend substantial sums on modeling to try to reduce their risk. Low reservoir levels could lead to power outages in California. The insurance industry faces a retirement cliff. Those stories and more in this week's InsuranceEDGE …

Growth in wildfire-prone areas is raising property risk in California. The Western U.S. drought is raising questions about the long-term future of the region. Cyber insurance premiums are skyrocketing. Those stories and more in this week's InsuranceEDGE …

Reservoir levels are dropping quickly as the Western drought continues. Re-opening businesses is leading to new risks for insurers. Cyber attacks are highlighting increased challenges in the cyber insurance market. Those stories and more in this week's InsuranceEDGE …