Philippines Health Leadership: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named Dr. Beverly Lorraine Ho as the new PhilHealth president and CEO, swapping in for Edwin Mercado who moved to the Department of Health—an important shake-up for the country’s universal health push. Car Insurance Transparency: Australia’s ASIC says insurers are raising premiums faster than inflation but often only give generic (or no) explanations for how prices are set, leaving drivers unable to judge whether to shop around. Health Coverage Politics (Iowa): U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson unveiled a Health Insurance Transparency bill that would force insurers to publish denial rates, appeal outcomes, prior-authorization frequency, and decision timelines—aimed at affordability concerns in the Senate race. U.S. Legal Pressure on Insurers: Massachusetts’ top court ruled an insurer must defend a doctor in disciplinary proceedings tied to alleged stalking and harassment of a patient. Nigeria Insurance Reform Fight: Nigeria’s finance ministry ordered NAICOM to justify disputed recapitalisation charges and paused enforcement while petitions are reviewed—highlighting friction over capital injection fees and escrow requirements. P&C Distribution Tech: EverQuote partnered with Waniwani to help property and casualty insurers and agents stay discoverable and compliant as AI agents increasingly handle consumer buying journeys.