policyholder

[ pol-uh-see-hohl-der ]

noun

1. the individual or firm in whose name an insurance policy is written; an insured.

policyholder

/ ˈpɒlɪsɪˌhəʊldə /

noun

1. a person or organization in whose name an insurance policy is registered

Word History and Origins

Origin of policyholder¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; policy ² + holder

Example Sentences

This might seem counterintuitive for policyholders, since when they get their bills they see how much discount their insurance company was able to get over the list price.

From Quartz

Using the InsurGrid platform, insurers can ask clients to upload information and within seconds be registered as a policyholder.

From TechCrunch

Yesterday, I spoke with Roger Crandall, CEO of MassMutual—which is a different animal from most companies in that it doesn’t have shareholders and is governed by its policyholders.

From Fortune

I received a visit from the policyholder who made a request for prompt payment.

From Project Gutenberg

Another method is to apply the bonuses towards making the sum insured payable in the lifetime of the policyholder.

From Project Gutenberg

In some offices the share or “bonus” falling to each policyholder is paid to him in cash; in others it is applied Bonuses.

From Project Gutenberg