China Capital Push: China’s finance ministry plans to inject $8bn into state insurers to shore up solvency and support lending growth. Travel Cover Pressure: A UK cancer patient says his travel policy was cancelled instantly after diagnosis, then he faced a ~£2,000 bill—prompting Maggie’s to demand fairer rules. Health Insurance Costs: Pennsylvania health insurers propose steep 2027 rate hikes after ACA subsidies expire, while Cross River (Nigeria) makes health insurance enrolment compulsory for civil and public servants. Consumer Protection & Claims: A UK court/consumer dispute highlights how insurers can deny or delay payouts; in India, a commission ordered extra payment after alleged concealed medical history. Regulatory & Market Moves: Michigan urges residents to review life coverage and find lost policies; Pakistan’s SECP recommends adding credit and suretyship to restricted insurance classes. Risk & Reinsurance Innovation: Howden Re launches an International Alternative Solutions practice to help clients access capital and manage physical/financial exposures. Auto Insurance Enforcement: Odisha moves to e-detection for vehicles without valid PUCC/insurance, while police report cases of false insurance details and uninsured driving. Festival Insurance: Mumbai’s GSB Seva Mandal secures ₹703.27 crore insurance cover for Ganeshotsav. Rideshare Coverage: A guide breaks down when Uber/Lyft passenger claims hinge on the trip stage and which policy responds first.