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

Recent Examples on the Web Some comprehensive plans have cancellation coverage if there is a hurricane warning in the policyholder’s destination, typically within 24 to 36 hours before departure, according to Meghan Walch, Director of Product at InsureMyTrip. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024 If an insurer goes insolvent, the state has a fund that will play claims to its policyholders. David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024 The companies argued things weren’t really that bad and that Weiss’ report didn’t detail how many policyholders voluntarily abandoned their claims or the number of claims still open at year’s end. Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2024 Under the current proposal, nearly all impacted policyholders — including those across the Bay Area — would see their premiums go up between 25% and 35%. Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for policyholder 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'policyholder.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of policyholder was in 1818

Dictionary Entries Near policyholder

Cite this Entry

“Policyholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/policyholder. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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

compare subject
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!