policyholder

noun

pol·​i·​cy·​hold·​er ˈpä-lə-sē-ˌhōl-dər 

: the owner of an insurance policy

Examples of policyholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Keeping Citizens small must be accompanied by financially sound private coverage and responsible treatment of policyholders. — Kevin M. McCarty, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Comprehensive and collision coverages typically pay out when policyholders require repairs or vehicle replacement and add to your car insurance costs. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Jones said the potential consequences for policyholders could be severe if an insurer’s financial position deteriorated enough to stop it from meeting its obligations. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Coverage would be universal, with policyholders automatically enrolled. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for policyholder

• beholder
• bondholder
• cardholder
• freeholder
• householder
• landholder
• leaseholder
• lienholder
• placeholder
• shareholder
• slaveholder
• smallholder

Kids Definition

policyholder

noun

pol·​i·​cy·​hold·​er ˈpäl-ə-sē-ˌhōl-dər 

: the owner of an insurance policy

Legal Definition

policyholder

noun

pol·​i·​cy·​hold·​er ˈpä-lə-sē-ˌhōl-dər 

: the owner of an insurance policy

called also policyowner

compare subject