policyholder

[ pol-uh-see-hohl-der ]

/ ˈpɒl ə siˌhoʊl dər /

noun

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

Nearby words

policier, policlinic, policy, policy loan, policy science, policyholder, policymaker, policyowner, polignac, polio, polio vaccine

Origin of policyholder

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

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Examples from the Web for 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

/ (ˈpɒlɪsɪˌhəʊldə) /

noun

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

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