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

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In October, Humana CEO Jim Rechtin told CNN that prior authorization is an important tool to make sure policyholders are getting the right care. Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025 These costs are ultimately passed on to policyholders, including affordable housing providers, through higher premiums. Jenna Abbott, Oc Register, 30 Nov. 2025 An insurance company could sell life or health care policies, pay executives lavish salaries, and go bust when policyholders start to die off or get sick. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025 The first scenario is ACA policyholders would get money to pay for a health care service directly instead of the money going to the insurer. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2025 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 15 Dec. 2025.

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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