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

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How innovation can be used in insurance Wolff said AI could be used to explain to policyholders what their insurance policy covers. Paris Barraza, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026 Preserving a level playing field between insurers and applicants is critical to ensuring companies can honor that commitment for all policyholders. Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026 That means Florida Blue is negotiating rates with the same hospital districts whose insurance company can compete with it for policyholders. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026 In 2019, for example, Genworth Financial requested a 40% rate hike on more than 9,000 Connecticut policyholders. Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for policyholder

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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“Policyholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/policyholder. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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

called also policyowner

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