Vehicle Insurance Overhaul (India): India’s Supreme Court extended mandatory third-party cover for new cars to 4 years (from 3) and for two-wheelers to 6 years (from 5), citing road-safety needs and pushing a “no insurance, no fuel” style compliance pilot at petrol pumps while IRDAI studies longer-term reforms. Regulatory Capital Push (Nigeria): NAICOM issued new licence certificates to insurers meeting minimum capital requirements, signaling a “new regulatory era” with stronger governance and a next step toward a risk-based capital framework. Motor Insurance System Reforms (Pakistan): Sindh Cabinet approved reforms to vehicle registration, taxation and motor insurance, including rules for deregistering destroyed or unusable vehicles and changes to dealer holding periods. Health Coverage Expansion (India): Himachal Pradesh unveiled a new health insurance policy offering up to ₹10 lakh for poor families, aiming to cover about 10 lakh households via empanelled hospitals. Insurtech Distribution (UK): Ikea partnered with Urban Jungle to launch digital-first home insurance in the UK, offering contents, buildings, and combined options. Reinsurance Growth (India/GIFT City): InRisk Labs raised $27m for EarthRe, which also secured an IFSCA licence to operate as a licensed reinsurer in GIFT City, targeting NatCat, climate risk and parametric products. Consumer Awareness (Canada): A survey found many Canadians don’t realize Ottawa travel advisories can affect travel insurance validity, with only 28% aware of the link. Pet Insurance Access (UK): Peia mapped the “whole-life journey” of companion animals to identify where pet insurance and veterinary access break down, feeding into its Pet Pledge framework. Home Insurance Guidance (US): McKinney Insurance Agency highlighted common homeowners insurance mistakes that can create costly coverage gaps, especially as replacement costs rise.