Climate & Risk: Swiss Re and Morningstar DBRS warn Europe’s wildfire losses are rising as hotter, drier conditions extend fire seasons and create “aggregation” claims beyond fire damage. UK Motor Pricing: Compare the Market says average UK car premiums fell £217 year-on-year, but costs are starting to creep up again after a January low. Qatar Insurer Results: QIC reported resilient H1 2026 net profit of QR365m despite an exceptional regional geopolitical shock, with insurance revenue up 15% and disciplined risk management. AI Governance in Insurance: Korea Insurance Institute’s AI joint venture faces scrutiny over legality and business rationale after regulators questioned its structure. US Health Billing Pressure: A case highlights hospitals seeking large pre-service deposits when insurers deny network status, raising consumer protection concerns. India Health Reform Push: India is considering health insurance reforms like benchmarked treatment rates and a nationwide claims exchange to curb disputes and suspected fraud. Motor Coverage Clarity (India): India’s Supreme Court backed wider occupant coverage under comprehensive motor policies and asked IRDAI to standardise wording for optional covers. Malaysia Coverage Gap: Bank Negara’s MediAsas launches with 35 exclusions, including pre-existing conditions, as it targets uninsured Malaysians ahead of wider rollout. Suncorp Weather Hit: Suncorp’s earnings fell as natural hazard costs exceeded allowance, with 120,000 natural hazard claims handled.