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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This brand lets business insurance policyholders generate and customize Certificates of Insurance online instantly, and also offers an array of insurance types business owners might need. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 State Farm reduced its payouts to policyholders by more than a billion dollars as massive storms tore up the rooftops of houses in Oklahoma, according to company documents released as part of an ongoing series of lawsuits. — Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026 In a situation like the Nepal flooding, travel insurance policyholders with emergency assistance coverage should contact their assistance provider. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 This will shift the burden from utility shareholders to the policyholders the proposal claims to protect. — Brandon Okita, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 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

noun
pol·​i·​cy·​hold·​er ˈpäl-ə-sē-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce policyholder (audio)
: the owner of an insurance policy

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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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