Regulatory Watch (India): The RBI says it will share views with IRDAI on proposed insurance distribution reforms that could reshape bank and NBFC commission economics, including tighter expense limits and product-level commission caps. Financial Inclusion (Qatar): Qatar Central Bank issued new instructions for insurers and finance firms to improve access for people with disabilities and the elderly, including staff training, priority handling, exploitation-awareness, and basic sign-language support. Claims & Consumer Rights (India): Delhi’s consumer commission ruled an insurer can’t reopen an adjudicated claim by introducing new under-insurance grounds under the guise of reassessment. UK Broking Moves: Insurely appointed ex-Verlingue executive Andrew Cassell as co-founder and managing director to scale UK commercial broking amid market consolidation. Risk & Resilience (EU): A WBN/MarshBerry survey finds cyber/AI and volatility top risk pressures, but professionals remain split on whether insurance is a strategic resilience investment. Underinsurance Reality Check (US): A LendingTree survey found half of auto/home policyholders skipped eligible claims, often fearing rate hikes or deductible-level costs. Public Sector Coverage Gap (Philippines): COA flagged MMDA properties worth P9.22bn left uninsured, exposing government assets to loss without indemnification.