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Insurance Executive Briefing

Quantum Computing Strategy for Insurance Executives

Quantum computing creates two simultaneous pressures on insurance: a competitive opportunity in risk modelling and fraud detection, and a security obligation to protect policyholder data from future decryption. This briefing gives C-suite leaders a framework for both.

Half day (3 hours)

In person or online

Max 20 delegates

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Workshop Description

Quantum Amplitude Estimation (QAE) offers a theoretical quadratic speed-up for Monte Carlo simulation, the computational backbone of catastrophe modelling, reserve calculation, and pricing. QAOA (Quantum Approximate Optimisation Algorithm) addresses combinatorial problems in reinsurance treaty structuring and capital allocation. Quantum-enhanced machine learning shows early results in anomaly detection on claims datasets. None of these are production-ready today. A responsible executive briefing separates the credible near-term pilots from the speculative, and gives leaders a framework for evaluating vendor claims.

The security side is more urgent. Harvest-now-decrypt-later attacks mean that policyholder data encrypted today with RSA or ECDSA may be decrypted within the policy term of a long-tail liability product. Solvency II ORSA already requires insurers to assess material risks to solvency. PRA SS2/21 requires identification of important business services and their dependencies, which includes cryptographic infrastructure. This briefing connects both sides into a single strategic framework.

What participants cover

Quantum Amplitude Estimation for Monte Carlo pricing: what the quadratic speed-up means for catastrophe model run times and where current hardware falls short
QAOA for reinsurance portfolio optimisation: formulating treaty structures as combinatorial problems
Quantum machine learning for fraud detection: QSVM anomaly scoring, quantum graph algorithms for organised fraud rings
Harvest-now-decrypt-later risk assessment: which policyholder data classes face exposure within policy term horizons
Regulatory obligations: Solvency II ORSA quantum risk integration, PRA SS2/21 cryptographic dependency mapping, Lloyd's Y5381 cyber governance
Investment framework: quantum R&D pilot selection, PQC migration budgeting, build vs buy vs partner decision criteria

Preliminary Agenda

Executive briefing structure. No technical prerequisites. Content is calibrated to the strategic decisions that C-suite leaders and board members face.

#	Session	Topics
1	The Quantum Landscape for Insurance Opportunity and threat in one technology shift	Quantum computing timeline: where hardware is now and credible projections to 2030 The dual exposure: quantum as competitive tool (risk modelling, fraud detection) and quantum as cryptographic threat McKinsey and BCG projections for insurance: what the numbers assume and where they break down
2	Quantum Opportunity: Risk Modelling and Underwriting Where quantum computing changes insurance economics	Quantum Amplitude Estimation for Monte Carlo: pricing speed-up for catastrophe modelling and reserve calculation QAOA for portfolio optimisation: reinsurance treaty structuring and capital allocation Quantum machine learning for fraud detection: QSVM anomaly scoring on claims datasets Honest assessment: which use cases deliver near-term value versus which require fault-tolerant hardware
Break, after 50 min
3	Quantum Threat: Board-Level Security Obligations What the C-suite must understand about cryptographic risk	Harvest-now-decrypt-later: why long-tail liability data (PI, D&O, environmental) is already at risk Solvency II ORSA: incorporating quantum cryptographic risk into Own Risk and Solvency Assessment PRA SS2/21: operational resilience requirements and cryptographic dependency classification Lloyd's Market Bulletin Y5381: cyber governance expectations for managing committees
4	Strategic Decision Framework Investment prioritisation and vendor evaluation	Build vs buy vs partner: quantum computing access models for insurers (IBM Quantum Network, AWS Braket, Azure Quantum) Pilot selection criteria: which actuarial problems to test first and expected cost PQC migration governance: who owns cryptographic transition at board level Budget allocation: quantum R&D versus PQC migration, phased over 3-5 years
5	Q&A and Strategic Planning

Designed and Delivered By

Workshops are designed and delivered by QSECDEF in collaboration with sector specialists. All facilitators have direct experience in both quantum technologies and insurance systems.

QSECDEF brings world-leading expertise in post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing strategy, and defence-grade security assessment. Our advisory membership spans 600+ organisations and 1,200+ professionals working at the intersection of quantum technologies and critical infrastructure security.

Insurance workshops are co-delivered with sector specialists who bring direct operational experience in Lloyd's syndicates, composite insurers, and specialty lines. This ensures workshop content reflects the regulatory and commercial realities that shape executive decision-making.

Quantum technologies are evolving quickly and new developments emerge regularly. This page was last updated on 15/03/2026. For the most current information about course content and suitability for your organisation, we recommend contacting us directly.

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