Insurance Regulation & Compliance: The Insurance Authority in Riyadh adopted beneficial ownership guidelines and gave insurers a 30-day grace period to comply, tying the move to anti-money laundering and anti-terror rules. Consumer Protection & Claims Handling: Maharashtra’s State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission fined Bhatia Hospital for delaying a newborn’s discharge while waiting on cashless insurance approval, ordering Rs 25,000 compensation plus Rs 10,000 costs. Health Insurance Affordability: Covered California terminated coverage for nearly 27,000 San Joaquin Valley residents in early 2026 after expanded COVID-era premium subsidies expired, with rate hikes compounding the impact. Public Sector Health Coverage: Colorado hospitals are seeing rising uncompensated care as Medicaid coverage drops after pandemic-era re-enrollment ended, leaving more patients uninsured. Market & Company Updates: AIG beat Q2 profit estimates on strong underwriting, while Bermuda-based Athene raised $1bn via senior debt to support insurance growth. Business Partnerships: Guardian Life and Bangladesh’s BKMEA will expand life and healthcare coverage for knitwear workers, and Noor Takaful/Noor Health announced a 2026 surplus distribution ceremony. Risk & Disaster: Washington’s insurance commissioner urged wildfire victims to file claims quickly and use the regulator’s toolkit and hotline for help.