UK launches insurance for home humanoid robots
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by DiarioBitcoin ·
Tokio Marine HCC International and Adrian Flux have introduced a UK insurance policy for domestic humanoid robots. The cover includes theft, physical damage, liability for harm caused to others, and damage caused inside the home.
Key points
- The policy is being offered in the UK through Adrian Flux home insurance, with TMHCCI as underwriter.
- It covers theft and damage to the robot itself.
- It also covers sudden damage the robot may cause to the home or belongings.
- Liability protection applies if the robot injures someone or damages third-party property.
- The product includes emergency recovery or safe shutdown support for sudden malfunction.
Why it matters
The launch signals that insurers are preparing for humanoid robots entering homes and creating new types of household risk. It may also shape how responsibility is handled as these devices become more common.
Original headline: “Reino Unido lanza un seguro para robots humanoides domésticos”
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