polisnummer

Polisnummer is a unique identifier assigned by an insurance company to a single insurance policy. It serves as the contract’s reference and is used in official documents, correspondence and billing. The polisnummer is not the same as a person’s personal identity number.

The number appears on policy documents, premium invoices and in the insurer’s online customer portal. When filing a claim, requesting changes or requesting proof of coverage, the polisnummer is typically required to locate the correct policy and verify terms, coverage, deductibles and limits.

Format and scope vary by company and country; polisnummer is usually numeric or alphanumeric and identifies the contract rather than the insured individual. A policy can be held by a person or a business, and a single policy may cover multiple coverages or insured items under one number.

Common use cases include auto, home, life, health, travel and business insurance. The polisnummer is used for policy management, claims processing, premium payments and obtaining certificates or documents related to the policy.

Security and privacy considerations: the polisnummer should be handled with care as it can be used to locate a policy in the insurer’s systems. It is not a secret personal identifier by itself, but sharing it publicly or with unverified parties can facilitate inappropriate access or fraud if combined with other information.

In practice, polisnummer is the insurance equivalent of a policy number in English.