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

Across the nation, increases of 50% or more over the last five years were reported by just 2% of policyholders, according to the 2025 Consumer Reports survey. — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

This reality hit home for me in 2025, when a devastating wildfire in Los Angeles displaced my family and forced me to navigate the claims process as a policyholder. — Garret Gray, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

And if a surplus lines company goes bankrupt, its policyholders have no backup coverage from the state of California. — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Already insurers are requesting double-digit increases in ACA premiums again next year, partly because declining enrollment often means that the healthiest policyholders are leaving. — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 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