openIDL – An Open Blockchain Network for the Insurance Industry

openIDL (open Insurance Data Link) is an open blockchain network that streamlines insurance regulatory reporting while providing new insights for insurers, and enhancing timeliness, accuracy, and value for regulators. openIDL is the first open blockchain platform to enable the efficient, secure, and permissioned-based collection and sharing of statistical data. This presentation will include an overview of the business case, a demonstration of the platform, and a deeper dive into the architecture.

Presenters: Truman Esmond & Ken Sayers

Truman Esmond - AAIS VP - Membership & Solutions, and Technical Committee Chair of openIDL

Truman has an extensive background in innovative networked technology solutions, across a variety of industries and enterprises - large and small. AAIS is uniquely positioned as a trusted intermediary between insurance carriers and regulators and has the opportunity to impact the entire industry and the industries that depend on effective risk partners with its innovative technology and operational solutions. Truman leads AAIS Membership and Solution, which seeks to help Member insurers leverage all the expertise, technology, and resources the AAIS community has to offer.

Ken Sayers – Solutions Architect

35 years working in the Insurance industry as a software developer and architect. Have worked in large carriers, small vendors, and now AAIS, an advisory organization.