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policyholder

American  
[pol-uh-see-hohl-der] / ˈpɒl ə siˌhoʊl dər /

noun

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


policyholder British  
/ ˈpɒlɪsɪˌhəʊldə /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of policyholder

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

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In a statement Tuesday, TWG Global decried “multipronged attacks against TWG … by unnamed sources with self-serving interests” and said no insurance policyholder has been hurt as a result of the company’s financial transactions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

“That translated this year to lower auto rates and cash back in the form of a $5 billion policyholder dividend.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

But the agent said its date for when she became a policyholder was wrong by almost two decades.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

However, the difference in premiums may look less pronounced for the average policyholder, who purchases anywhere from $20,000 to $500,000 in coverage.

From MarketWatch Apr. 16, 2026

In my visits to the homes of policyholders to collect premiums, I was accompanied by the superintendent who claimed to the policyholder that he was making a routine inspection.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

Wise alleged that the insurers exposed policyholders to outsized losses through high-risk investments, including collapsed Miami investment firm 777 Partners.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

“After paying millions of dollars in premiums, policyholders deserve the benefits and support they paid for,” said Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, whose district includes Pacific Palisades.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

According to the California Department of Insurance, 11,300 State Farm policyholders filed homeowner claims arising from last year’s L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

The lawsuit asks the court to require State Farm to pay full restitution to policyholders, as well as civil penalties for violating state law.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

In my visits to the homes of policyholders to collect premiums, I was accompanied by the superintendent who claimed to the policyholder that he was making a routine inspection.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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