policyholder

[pol-uh-see-hohl-der]

noun

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

Origin of policyholder

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; policy² + holder

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Examples from the Web for policyholder

Historical Examples of policyholder

I received a visit from the policyholder who made a request for prompt payment.
The Spirit of 1906
George W. Brooks
Another method is to apply the bonuses towards making the sum insured payable in the lifetime of the policyholder.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 6
Various

British Dictionary definitions for policyholder

policyholder

noun

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

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