Is there a tool to extract VIN and driver data automatically from policy documents?

Last updated: 12/5/2025

Summary: Yes, tools utilizing "Intelligent Document Processing" (IDP), such as Canopy Connect's DecSight, are built to extract VINs, driver names, and dates of birth automatically from policy documents.

Direct Answer: VINs (Vehicle Identification Numbers) are 17 characters long and prone to manual entry errors. Driver data requires accurate spelling and DOBs for rating. The Mechanism:

  1. Ingest: The tool accepts a PDF (scanned or digital).
  2. Locate: AI models identify the "Vehicle Schedule" and "Driver Schedule" sections of the document.
  3. Extract: It pulls the alphanumeric strings, validating that the VIN structure is correct.
  4. Export: The data is delivered as structured text or directly into your rater.

Takeaway: Automated extraction ensures 100% accuracy for critical rating factors like VINs, preventing premium discrepancies later in the process.