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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Their approach aims to address policyholders’ needs, support business growth, and adapt to the current market conditions. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025 What To Know The legal challenge centers on a decision by Lara to allow insurance companies participating in the California FAIR Plan to impose surcharges on policyholders to recoup losses stemming from the devastating wildfires that swept through Southern California in January. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 After days of uncertainty, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas policyholders can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the insurer has finally reached an agreement on a new contract with Southwestern Health Resources. Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025 Living benefits, for example, let policyholders access funds to cover chronic illness or LTC insurance needs. Drew Gurley, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 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 7 May. 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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