Home Insurance & Weather Risk: A UK home-insurance expert warns a viral heatwave “water-in-front-of-a-fan” hack can spill onto electrical parts, leading to shock or fire—and insurers may deny claims for preventable misuse. Health Insurance Delays: Israel’s Health Ministry reports long MRI and surgery wait times vary by insurer, with approval steps and provider networks driving differences. Claims Dispute: A Kenyan family says an unresolved Social Health Authority claim left them facing a vehicle sale over a Sh514,600 hospital bill after their mother’s death, highlighting gaps during the NHIF-to-SHA transition. Fire & Property Safety: South Africa’s rooftop solar rollout is flagged as an insurance risk, with hotspots reaching extreme temperatures and questionable installations increasing fire exposure. Motor Insurance & Enforcement: North Wales police targeted food-delivery drivers after concerns about uninsured, unroadworthy vehicles, seizing cars and reporting drivers. Insurance Market & Regulation: Nepal’s insurance regulator says penetration tops 51% and pledges to speed claim settlements to a 6-month legal timeframe, while MPs question transparency and regulatory capacity. Travel Insurance: A Vietnam ferry tragedy spotlights overseas-travel coverage needs when families face unfamiliar hospitals, language barriers, and emergency costs. Insurance Tech & Distribution: Which? and MoneySuperMarket launch a co-branded platform to compare car, van, and travel insurance using Which? scores. M&A / Digital Insurance: Jazz completes its controlling acquisition of Pakistan’s TPL Insurance, aiming to expand digital distribution and tech-driven products. Pensions & Retirement: South Korea sees a surge in pension savings insurance cancellations and fund redemptions, raising concerns about draining long-term retirement assets.