Crop Insurance Payouts: First crop-insurance claims reached 2,068 rice farmers, paying nearly US$128,000 after above-normal rainfall hurt production, as governments also push digitisation and farm support. Arson Fallout for Small Businesses: In Melbourne, businesses near tobacconists are being denied fire cover or priced out, with insurers citing proximity as attacks intensify. Social Protection Push: A Nigerian civil society coalition is urging expanded pensions, health insurance and other support for informal workers who remain largely excluded. Data Breach Notice: Doctor’s Choice Home Care & Hospice disclosed a WellSky EMR incident tied to compromised credentials, potentially exposing patient demographic, SSN, scheduling and clinical data. Health Insurance Rules & AI: Connecticut moves to curb AI-only claim denials for state workers and retirees, while “unlimited” health cover is clarified as still subject to exclusions, limits and waiting periods. Regulatory Pressure on Insurers: Bangladesh’s IDRA says it will escalate action against non-complying distressed insurers, including licence cancellations and liquidation. EV Insurance Basics: Coverage for electric cars differs from petrol/diesel due to battery and repair risks, and policyholders are urged to check EV-ready repair terms. Industry & Capital: Afreximbank and ZEP-RE sign a three-year academy partnership to build trade and insurance skills across Africa. Corporate Risk Trends: AI-driven hyperscale data centers are driving growth in captive insurance as traditional coverage struggles with mega-scale exposures. Regulatory Pricing Reform: California proposes banning marital-status factors in auto insurance rates, targeting an “outdated” pricing mechanism. Insurer Recognition: Jubilee Health Insurance wins Best Digital Insurance Provider at Kenya’s E-Commerce Awards. Fraud Case: India’s CBI registers an FIR against Reliance Capital and others over alleged LIC-linked investment fraud worth about ₹2,685 crore.