In September 2026, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Council recommendation on evidence-based, targeted cardiovascular health checks. The proposal sits within the Safe Hearts Plan announced in December 2025. Member States would adapt any approach to their own health systems. It is not a binding screening programme, an employer mandate or proof that screening reduces clinical events. The distinction matters for multinational employers comparing public provision and

In September 2026, Fortitude Re announced that a new Fortitude Life entity had acquired substantially all the assets of Dayforward. The stated perimeter includes technology, intellectual property, distribution agreements and staff. It excludes Dayforward’s insurance entities and their legacy policy liabilities. Fortitude Re is known for reinsurance and life and annuity transactions, but the new deal is a distribution and technology move. The commercial case may depend on customer

A renewed industry proposal In September 2026, the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia submitted its proposals for the 2027 Budget, requesting exemption of group employee insurance schemes from the 8% service tax. It also sought fairer and more neutral tax treatment for Malaysian-domiciled reinsurers. LIAM’s statement is dated 24 September; its press index lists publication on 25 September. The Budget was scheduled for 9 October. The government had not

In September 2026, Trafalgar House released findings from its 2026 Trust & Confidence Survey showing that 24.4% of respondents agreed their pension would enable them to live comfortably in retirement, down from 26.3% in 2025. Another 17.1% selected “don’t know,” up from 15.8%. The research covered more than 2,000 UK adults and was completed at the beginning of 2026, according to the provider. Publication in September should not be