Captive Insurance Momentum: Labuan IBFC says captives are shifting from “alternative financing” to a strategic risk-control tool, as the Asian Captive Conference 2026 drew 300+ professionals and launched a Women in Captive Insurance network. Healthcare Claims Pressure: Malaysia’s Life Insurance Association links medical claims inflation (12.28% in 2025) mainly to higher claim volume, urging efficiency and transparency rather than less care. Life Insurance Value & Lapses: Coventry urges policyholders to review coverage before surrendering, highlighting life settlements as a way to unlock value above cash surrender amounts. AI Governance in Insurance: Zurich, AXA XL and Swiss Re will join a New York summit on deploying autonomous AI safely at scale, as generative/agentic use grows. Nigeria Insurance Reform Pushback: NAICOM dismisses a “fraudulent recapitalization” publication as misleading, stressing the recap exercise followed NIIRA 2025 guidelines. UK Fraud Call Readiness: UK’s 159 anti-fraud hotline tops one million calls, but cyber fraud experts warn firms must train staff on when to use it amid rising payment fraud. US Health Cost Politics: Trump’s $500 ACA rebate plan faces backlash as critics say it won’t offset premium surges and Medicaid cuts. Bariatric Access Blockers: A secret shopper study finds admin hurdles—not insurance rules—delay bariatric surgery consults, with many centers hard to reach. Insurance Leadership Moves: FMG creates new client-focused director roles for fleet and insurance, while JLL names a financial services consulting lead to drive growth across banking, investment, fintech and insurance.