Health Insurance & Fraud: A Haryana consumer commission ordered Star Health and Allied to pay Rs 2.5 lakh after rejecting a COVID claim as “fake” without conclusive proof, warning insurers against arbitrary repudiations. Claims Integrity: UK insurers flagged £1.16bn in fraudulent general insurance claims in 2024, with synthetic fraud rising as AI makes it faster to create or alter supporting documents. Auto Insurance Reform Watch: State Farm CEO Jon Farney said the insurer wants “some proof” before moving on New York’s auto insurance reforms, calling the market tough. Flood & Storm Risk: Central Florida roof-repair demand is rising as hurricane season starts, with contractors warning the damage-to-interior-water window can be short—early inspections can prevent bigger losses. Tech in Insurance: Breeze launched Quote AI Autofill to cut manual cargo-insurance quoting work by extracting shipment details from uploaded documents and emails. Market & Policy Pressure: NSW’s emergency services levy collections are forecast to climb, and the Insurance Council of Australia says delays mean policyholders will pay more. Regional Insurance Payments: Kansas’ insurance commissioner announced $20.7m distributed to 552 firefighter relief associations, funded by a 2% tax on fire and lightning premiums. Product Updates: Allianz Partners refreshed Australia’s Overseas Visitor Health Cover with a new “Everyday Care Workers” plan aimed at affordable GP access.