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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Before the changes, insurers that lost a lawsuit were often required to cover the policyholder’s attorney fees. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026 The insurance commissioner plays the vital role of making sure that insurance companies aren’t overcharging consumers and unjustifiably denying claims after policyholders’ premiums are paid. Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 4 June 2026 As a result, policyholders may be less likely to accumulate unpaid balances that could eventually lead to collection activity or legal action. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 June 2026 Citing the rising fire risk, insurers have repeatedly won approval to raise homeowner premiums while dropping many thousands of policyholders statewide. Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 3 June 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 11 Jun. 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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