December 2019 – Quantum computing has the potential to break the barriers of classical computing, forcing a redesign of the fundamental technology underlying data protection, risk modeling, and select insurance third-party services.
This report provides an overview of quantum theory, current challenges, potential areas of impact for insurers, and recommendations for insurers preparing to become quantum-ready. It also features profiles of players actively developing solutions in this space, including Accenture, Cisco, D-Wave, Google, Guardtime Federal, IBM, ID Quantique, ISARA, MagiQ, Microsoft, Post-Quantum, QC Ware, QuantiCor Security, QuNu Labs, QxBranch, Rigetti, SpeQtral, Willis Towers Watson, Xanadu, and Xofia.
About the Author
Mitch Wein
Mitch Wein is an Executive Principal in the Insurance Practice at Datos Insights. He has expertise in international IT leadership and transformation as well as technology strategy for banking, insurance (life, annuities, personal, commercial, specialty), and wealth management. Prior to joining Datos Insights, Mitch served in senior technology management positions at numerous financial institutions. At Bankers Trust (now Deutsche Bank), he automated...
Other Authors
Datos Insights
We are the advisor of choice to the banking, insurance, securities, and retail technology industries–both the financial institutions and the technology providers who serve them. The Datos Insights mission is to help our clients make better technology decisions so they can protect and grow their customers’ assets.