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 loss prevention engineer helps keep workplaces safe by providing health and safety support to policyholders and client accounts. Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026 Martin Lachter, head of research for Consumer Reports, previously told CNBC Select that in the brand's 2025 survey of 40,000 policyholders, nearly 30% had switched carriers in the past five years. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026 In February, the insurance department agreed to allow the FAIR Plan to collect $1 billion in emergency payments from other insurers, who are expected to pass on a significant portion of those costs to policyholders statewide. Pat Maio, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026 Senate Bill 877 would require insurers to fully disclose all loss estimate documents and revisions to policyholders with explanations, while identifying those who made the changes. Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 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 13 Jan. 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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