Embedded SME Coverage: Mashreq and Sukoon Insurance are rolling out an embedded digital insurance product on MashreqBiz, letting SMEs buy workmen’s compensation and third-party liability cover inside the banking app. Health Insurance Policy Pressure: Australia’s Labor is consulting on a private health insurance overhaul aimed at simplifying product types, cutting pregnancy waiting times, and reshaping how maternity and mental health risk pools work. Fraud Crackdown in Disability Support: The Australian Greens are pushing for tougher NDIS fraud action after a committee report flagged provider rorting and called out government focus on participants instead of exploiters. Claims Handling Limits: Australia’s AFCA ordered strata insurer Strata Community Insurance Agencies to pay cyclone water-damage claims, rejecting its attempt to delay settlement until maintenance work is done. Cyber & Industry Governance: ANZIIF launched an international summit focused on AI, cyber risk and regulation, while Australia also named a new chair for the General Insurance Code Governance Committee to strengthen compliance oversight. Auto Insurance Affordability & Enforcement: Utah launched a DUI crackdown plus a Lyft ride-credit incentive to reduce impaired driving, with officials highlighting the steep financial hit from DUI-related costs. Life & Public Finance: India’s government is fast-tracking PSU share sales and is expected to move on an LIC offer-for-sale soon to meet divestment targets.