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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The policyholder needs funds for long-term care, medical costs, or to supplement their retirement income. Medora Lee, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025 Pricing is based on how, when and how much a policyholder drives or uses an insured asset. Robert Clark, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 White’s father, Wrath James White, is the policyholder for her insurance plan. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025 There are several reasons a claim can be closed without payment, ranging from the policy not covering the damage claimed, duplicate claims, or the policyholder's decision to withdraw the claim. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025 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 4 Sep. 2025.

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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