’This endorsement makes it clear to our clients that in the event of a cyber attack, AI-driven or otherwise, they are protected,’ says group head of cyber risks
Beazley has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) clarifying endorsement for its cyber insurance product.
The specialty insurer said the affirmative AI wording provides greater certainty for clients by expressly addressing AI-related events within existing coverage frameworks.
The endorsement is designed to reduce uncertainty for policyholders by providing clearer guidance on how cyber cover applies when AI technologies are involved in an attack or security breach.
The launch comes as organisations increasingly incorporate AI tools and large language models (LLMs) into their operations, creating new opportunities but also introducing additional cyber security challenges.
Alessandro Lezzi, group head of cyber risks at Beazley, said: “There is widespread uncertainty about the future of AI and its impact on business, both constructive and destructive. Insurance policies should not increase this uncertainty.
“This endorsement makes it clear to our clients that in the event of a cyber attack, AI-driven or otherwise, they are protected.”
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Beazley’s recent Risk & Resilience Cyber Threat and Tech Advances 2026 report found that 35% of global executives are investing in AI to strengthen operational resilience, while 33% are increasing spending on cyber security.
The same research showed that 80% of senior decision-makers believe AI will have a positive impact on business performance.
The insurer said the growing adoption of AI has increased demand for greater clarity around policy coverage as businesses seek protection against increasingly complex digital threats.
Lezzi said: “AI has become intrinsically linked to cyber security from both an offensive and defensive perspective, so as an ongoing risk partner to business, we are adjusting our wording accordingly. It’s yet another example of how our full spectrum cyber cover continuously adapts to rapidly emerging risks.”
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