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 recovered funds would compensate policyholders for rising premiums and other expenses, including the cost of fire-proofing their properties.

From Los Angeles Times

That prompted Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara last February to call on insurers to pay 100% of their policyholders’ contents coverage limits without a detailed inventory, noting some already did.

From Los Angeles Times

The rate also includes the pricing of Medigap supplemental premiums that accounts for policyholders’ age.

From Barron's

Regulators allowed insurers to seek recovery External link of a portion of that cost from policyholders through a surcharge mechanism.

From Barron's

Senate Bill 876 would double penalties during a declared emergency for violations of laws regulating claims practices, and would require insurers to pay restitution directly to policyholders.

From Los Angeles Times