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What changed in insurance regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released an audit finding that Medicare Part D plans made $587.7 million in ineligible payments between 2021 and 2023.
Read at fiercehealthcare.com ↗03
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have launched a consultation on proposed amendments to the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR).
Read at financedirectoreurope.com ↗04
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a review of child trust fund providers in the UK to ensure they are actively helping young people locate lost accounts.
Read at theguardian.com ↗05
The Thai government, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, approved a 15.5 billion baht ($467 million) annual disaster insurance program on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗06
Representative Frank Pallone, Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has launched an inquiry into six certified independent dispute resolution (IDR) entities regarding the implementation of the No Surprises Act.
Read at fiercehealthcare.com ↗07
The U.S. Department of Labor submitted a draft rule to the White House on August 11, 2026, aimed at expanding access to health insurance for self-employed workers and small business owners.
Read at thestreet.com ↗08
During the summer of 2026, large parts of Europe experienced severe heatwaves and prolonged drought conditions.
Read at ox.ac.uk ↗8 of 9 regulation and policy events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in insurance this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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Cedar Trace Underwriting has received in-principle approval from the Lloyd’s Council to launch a new $300 million syndicate for the 2027 underwriting year.
Read at reinsurancene.ws ↗10
Swedish investment group EQT has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the insurance broker McGill and Partners.
Read at wsj.com ↗11
Swedish private equity firm EQT AB has agreed to acquire a majority stake in UK-based insurance broker McGill and Partners from Warburg Pincus LLC for $2 billion.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗12
Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance Co. and Samsung Life Insurance Co. are planning to acquire an additional 50% stake in London-based reinsurance firm Canopius for approximately $1.47 billion (2 trillion won).
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗13
Bermuda-based reinsurer Chariot Re has secured approximately $700 million in its third capital raise through equity and debt financing.
Read at reinsurancene.ws ↗14
French health insurance company Alan has acquired the Dakar-based digital health startup Tanel, marking Alan's first expansion into Africa.
Read at techcabal.com ↗15
Houston-based Stewart Information Services Corp. acquired East Providence, Rhode Island-based Tower Title, a specialist in title services for the telecommunications and infrastructure sectors.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗16
Aon has confirmed it will acquire USI Insurance Services for $17 billion to expand its U.S. middle-market platform.
Read at reinsurancene.ws ↗What products launched in insurance this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Howden Re has launched a new International Alternative Solutions practice to provide risk management and capital access services globally.
Read at reinsurancene.ws ↗18
Corgi Insurance launched a new reinsurance platform called Corgi Re on September 3, 2026.
Read at reinsurancene.ws ↗19
Doage, a strategic advisory and commercialisation platform for the insurance technology sector, launched on September 3, 2026, to support startups and insurers across Africa.
Read at disruptafrica.com ↗20
Insurtech company Foxquilt has launched an admitted errors and omissions (E&O) insurance product for small businesses.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗21
domusIQ Inc has launched a global underwriting business, domusIQ Risk Holding (Bermuda), led by Donald Harrell as Global CEO, Insurance.
Read at reinsurancene.ws ↗What financial results were reported in insurance this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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UnitedHealth Group employed over 390,000 people globally as of December 31, 2025.
Read at thestreet.com ↗23
Brightline has negotiated a restructuring support agreement with Assured Guaranty Ltd. that would provide at least $350 million in bankruptcy financing if the Florida-based railroad files for Chapter 11.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗24
AM Best reported that international reinsurers will absorb a significant portion of insured losses following devastating floods in Nepal that occurred in the week prior to August 31, 2026.
Read at insurancenews.com.au ↗25
Aon reported that insurance-linked securities (ILS) reached a record issuance of $144.5 billion for the year ending June 30, 2026, marking an 8.3% annual growth rate over five years.
Read at insurancenews.com.au ↗26
Santam Limited reported a 10% increase in gross written premiums for the first half of 2026.
Read at reinsurancene.ws ↗27
Lloyd’s reported a 6.9% increase in gross written premiums to £34.7 billion for the first half of 2026, compared to £32.5 billion in the same period of 2025.
Read at reinsurancene.ws ↗6 of 8 financial results events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What court rulings and legal actions hit insurance this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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A federal jury in New Orleans returned a split verdict on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the trial of Sean Alfortish and Leon Parker regarding a staged-accident insurance fraud scheme known as 'Operation Sideswipe'.
Read at theguardian.com ↗29
State Farm reduced roof claim payouts by $1.4 billion between 2020 and 2021 by revising internal damage evaluation standards.
Read at propmodo.com ↗30
Florida officials arrested Adam Otrok for allegedly submitting 41 fraudulent luxury vehicle insurance applications.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗31
A Florida grand jury report released in August 2026 concluded that the administration of Governor Ron DeSantis misappropriated $10 million in state Medicaid settlement funds to the charity Hope Florida.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗32
In Scott County, Mississippi, Stephen Goodlow was charged last week for illegally transporting a manufactured home that became stuck on a public highway and required demolition.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗What research was published in insurance this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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A 2026 study by Prudential titled 'The Future of Work: How benefits define culture and drive workforce loyalty' reveals that only 38% of employees feel confident navigating open enrollment.
Read at benefitnews.com ↗34
A survey by Chubb of 1,000 high-earning Americans under 45, known as HENRYs, revealed that less than half insure their luxury collections.
Read at insurancenews.com.au ↗35
Marsh released its Global Cyber Claims Report on August 31, 2026, indicating that cyber insurance claims are becoming more complex and costly due to multiple loss drivers like privacy litigation and supply chain dependencies.
Read at insurancenews.com.au ↗3 of 4 research events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What partnerships were announced in insurance this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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Aflac has entered a partnership with Artists Equity, a production studio founded by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Gerry Cardinale, to feature Affleck in new advertising campaigns.
Read at variety.com ↗1 of 5 partnerships events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What else happened in insurance this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Millions of Medicare beneficiaries in the United States will receive an Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) this fall regarding their 2027 coverage.
Read at thestreet.com ↗38
The Wall Street Journal reports that hyperscale data centers, driven by artificial intelligence, face significant operational and construction risks ranging from natural disasters like tornadoes to power outages.
Read at wsj.com ↗39
Marsh projects that employer health benefits costs per employee will rise by 8.2% in 2027, marking the largest increase since 2003.
Read at hrexecutive.com ↗40
Multifamily property owners across the U.S. are facing a crisis due to surging liability insurance costs and reduced coverage availability.
Read at commercialobserver.com ↗41
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that fatal large truck crashes cost $13.8 million per incident, while non-fatal crashes exceed $400,000.
Read at logisticsviewpoints.com ↗42
Robby White of Gallagher and Dan Thompson of Vensure Employer Solutions report that AI is increasingly being integrated into open enrollment processes to simplify decision-making and improve employee engagement.
Read at benefitnews.com ↗43
According to the 2026 KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey, average annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage reached nearly $27,000 in 2025, with employees contributing an average of $6,850.
Read at benefitnews.com ↗44
Marsh projects that employer-sponsored healthcare costs will rise by 8.2% in 2027, marking the highest increase since 2003.
Read at fiercehealthcare.com ↗8 of 15 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.