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

While the employer, Medicare and Affordable Care Act markets each have some specific reasons for the premium increases, there are many common factors driving up policyholders’ monthly tabs. —Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026

Coverage for policyholders will depend on the fine print, however. —Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci,kamaron McNair,sarah Agostino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026

Supporters say the measure, if enacted by the full Legislature, will save policyholders money by preventing insurers from paying excessive fees. —Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026

By way of contrast, the CHS poll recorded overwhelming support for the right of policyholders to hold insurance companies accountable. —J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Jan. 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