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Insurers move to cap cyber payouts related to AI and ‘LLMjacking’

Insurance giants just drew a line in the sand on AI liability. Here's what gets covered—and what doesn't.

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Why it matters

Major insurers are actively limiting coverage for AI-related cyber incidents and novel attack vectors like 'LLMjacking,' signaling both the real risk posed by AI systems and the emerging gap between enterprise AI deployment and insurance readiness. This creates a material business problem for any company deploying LLMs at scale.

The key facts

4 to know
  1. Beazley and QBE proposing payout caps on AI-related cyber losses

  2. 'LLMjacking' attacks emerging as insurable risk category

  3. Insurance industry treating AI as distinct liability class

  4. Coverage gaps widening between AI deployment and risk mitigation products

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Financial Times Technologyft.com

Publisher excerpt: Beazley and QBE are among the groups proposing to limit losses from the rapidly advancing technology
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