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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The company said about half of its policyholders are expected to see reductions in their six-month auto premiums in 2026. Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 8 June 2026 Carriers are piling up bets on private credit, fueling a bonanza for the financiers who create the products, while leading regulators and analysts to warn of potential risks for policyholders. Weihua Li, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026 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 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 14 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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