policyholder

American  

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

noun

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

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policyholder British  

/ ˈpɒlɪsɪˌhəʊldə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of policyholder

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

Example Sentences

The insurers are heavily regulated at the state level, and policyholders are protected by state guaranty funds up to a certain level that varies by state, but which is usually $300,000 or more.

From MarketWatch

A recent Gallup poll on the impact of rising healthcare costs overall painted the same picture of policyholders under pressure.

From MarketWatch

Typically, as health-insurance costs rise, healthier people are the most likely to forgo insurance, leaving a sicker, more costly pool of policyholders.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The agreement will provide financial relief to many policyholders while ensuring continued coverage for State Farm policyholders while California’s insurance market stabilizes,” the insurance department said in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times

That is essentially a prediction of the likelihood that a policyholder will have an insurance loss or file a claim.

From MarketWatch