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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That flexibility — and the fact that policyholders can work with a contractor of their choice — landed it on our list of the top home warranty companies. Ana Staples, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024 Consumer advocates, however, worry the new regulations will mean steep rate hikes for many policyholders. Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024 The result is more accurate pricing and premiums that reflect the true cost of climate risks, improving claims accuracy, reducing uncertainty and increasing efficiency for both insurers and policyholders. Alex Zukerman, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Property owners and policyholders should approach insurance discussions with realistic expectations. Greg McKenna, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024 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 11 Jan. 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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