Catastrophic cyber risk: Are we ready for the first $100B event? (And how Quantum computing could )

Thursday, October 01, 2026
Cyber Innovation Summit

Cyber risk is no longer a series of isolated incidents—it is rapidly evolving into a systemic, accumulation-driven threat capable of triggering a true “catastrophic” event. From cloud concentration risk and critical infrastructure dependencies to AI-enabled attacks, the industry faces an uncomfortable question: are we underwriting a risk we don’t yet fully understand? We will also examine the next frontier: quantum computing. While timelines remain uncertain, quantum-enabled decryption could fundamentally break today’s cryptographic foundations, creating a step-change in cyber risk severity and correlation. What does “quantum readiness” mean for insurers today—and how should the industry begin pricing a risk that doesn’t yet exist in historical data? This session is designed for insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and insurtech leaders looking to move beyond incremental cyber improvements and prepare for industry-defining tail risk events.

Session Moderator
Amit Arora
Amit Arora, Associate Professor, AI & Risk Analytics - Columbia University,
Speakers
Pilar Rodriguez
Pilar Rodriguez, Head of Distribution - Chubb, North America