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 Unauthorized changes can cause affected policyholders to lose access to medical care, pay higher deductibles, or even incur surprise tax bills. Julie Appleby, NPR, 7 May 2024 In interviews and emails, more than 20 policyholders who are losing coverage there shared an array of emotions, which included anxiety, dismay and betrayal. Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024 Like offers from the regulated carriers, Citizens policyholders who receive an offer from a surplus lines carrier within 20% of what Citizens charges would be required to leave Citizens. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024 And policyholders can take advantage of other USAA deals that can be helpful for young adults, such as discounts on gym memberships, car rentals, moving trucks and more. Kat Tretina, wsj.com, 18 Dec. 2023 However, the taxpayer initially listed himself as the policyholder in 2006 but subsequently changed this to his foreign relatives in 2007. Hale Sheppard, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023 Priority Health number crunchers calculated to the penny the monthly cost per policyholder if the company shifted the expense to them: 17 cents. Maya Miller, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2023 California California’s home insurer of last resort sees enrollment surge, raising concerns over its finances March 15, 2024 Waxman said the formation of the safety council was partly in response to insurance companies dropping policyholders in the state. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024 Indeed, armed with only a person's name, date of birth, and state, a licensed agent can access a policyholder's coverage through the federal exchange or its direct enrollment platforms. Julie Appleby, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Policyholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/policyholder. Accessed 11 May. 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

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