Regulatory Overhaul (India): IRDAI is reportedly planning a major change to insurance distribution commissions, moving away from large upfront payouts toward commission payments spread over the life of policies to curb mis-selling and reduce distribution costs. Tax Litigation (US): A federal judge upheld the IRS’s disclosure rules for certain micro-captive insurance arrangements tagged as “transactions of interest,” rejecting Ryan LLC’s challenge and keeping the regulator’s framework in place. Flood Insurance Pressure (UK): A UK MP raised concerns after Tenbury Town Council struggled to secure flood cover, urging interim help for commercial property owners and faster flood defence delivery as FloodRe review continues. Weather Claims (Australia): Suncorp flagged a $250m blowout in its weather bill after 18 major events, with higher reinsurance costs expected next year—another reminder of rising catastrophe pressure on pricing. Cyber & Health Data (US): Medtronic disclosed an April corporate IT breach involving personal and health-related information, saying it found no proof of public posting and no identified impact to device safety. AI in Insurance (South Africa): Santam-backed Kandua launched “Jess,” an AI home companion aimed at guiding homeowners from problem identification to booking vetted services, while Santam also rolled out a cash-back programme rewarding claim-free policyholders.