policyholder

noun

pol·​i·​cy·​hold·​er ˈpä-lə-sē-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce policyholder (audio)
: the owner of an insurance policy

Examples of policyholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Heritage was one of the companies accused by some of its adjusters of manipulating reports to pay policyholders less on a claim, according to The Washington Post. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024 One of California’s largest home insurers is raising rates for hundreds of thousands of state policyholders by an average of 15.3%, the latest move by a major insurer to boost homeowners’ premiums in the face of growing wildfire risk. Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024 The discounts in question affect about 115,000 policyholders, who could pay around $300 extra for their annual premiums starting Oct. 1 if the punishment stands. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024 At the same time, Petersen is a State Farm policyholder and his home’s coverage was recently renewed. Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024 Unauthorized changes can cause affected policyholders to lose access to medical care, pay higher deductibles, or even incur surprise tax bills. Julie Appleby, NPR, 7 May 2024 In interviews and emails, more than 20 policyholders who are losing coverage there shared an array of emotions, which included anxiety, dismay and betrayal. Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024 Like offers from the regulated carriers, Citizens policyholders who receive an offer from a surplus lines carrier within 20% of what Citizens charges would be required to leave Citizens. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024 And policyholders can take advantage of other USAA deals that can be helpful for young adults, such as discounts on gym memberships, car rentals, moving trucks and more. Kat Tretina, wsj.com, 18 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of policyholder was in 1818

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Cite this Entry

“Policyholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/policyholder. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

policyholder

noun
pol·​i·​cy·​hold·​er ˈpäl-ə-sē-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce policyholder (audio)
: the owner of an insurance policy

Legal Definition

policyholder

noun
pol·​i·​cy·​hold·​er ˈpä-lə-sē-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce policyholder (audio)
: the owner of an insurance policy

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