OpenOrigins and RDT add image provenance checks to insurance claims

By AI, Created 5:35 PM UTC, May 22, 2026, /AGP/ – OpenOrigins has partnered with RDT to add cryptographic image authenticity verification to automated insurance claims in the UK. The integration is meant to help insurers detect fraud, validate submitted media faster and reduce manual review without replacing existing systems.

Why it matters: - Insurance claims teams process large volumes of photos, documents and video, but confirming whether digital evidence is original or manipulated has remained a weak point. - The partnership adds provenance checks earlier in the claims flow, which can improve fraud detection, support compliance and cut manual review. - The integration is designed to work inside existing claims systems, which lowers the barrier for insurers already using automation.

What happened: - OpenOrigins announced a partnership with RDT on May 26, 2026, in London. - The deal brings OpenOrigins’ image authenticity and provenance verification into RDT’s automated claims environment for UK insurers. - The technology is being integrated with RDT’s ACE and Landscape platforms.

The details: - OpenOrigins anchors media cryptographically at the point of capture so later manipulation can be detected. - The system validates provenance at the media ingestion layer and flags reused or altered imagery earlier in the claims process. - RDT’s platforms cover policy administration, rating, billing and claims, with ACE available as an orchestration and automation engine. - OpenOrigins said the setup strengthens automation with another layer of assurance that submitted images are what they claim to be. - RDT said provenance is the next frontier after automating the highest-volume parts of claims handling. - OpenOrigins is already used by ITN, ANI and TopFoto.

Between the lines: - The partnership reflects a broader shift in insurance from automating document handling to verifying the authenticity of the evidence itself. - OpenOrigins is positioning provenance as infrastructure, not as a replacement for claims software. - The move also links insurance fraud prevention with the same authenticity tools now being adopted in media and journalism.

What’s next: - OpenOrigins and RDT will roll out the provenance layer within existing claims workflows rather than forcing a system change. - Insurers using RDT can adopt the capability as they expand digital claims automation. - The companies are likely to focus on reducing false submissions and speeding decisions as the integration is deployed.