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

It could take years to convince these onetime policyholders to return, she said.

From MarketWatch

Insurers would have to provide premium credits to policyholders who take steps to reduce fire dangers on their property.

From Los Angeles Times

Insurers know this, and since mortality risk rises with age, they price post-term coverage aggressively to push policyholders either to stop payments or pay substantially more.

From MarketWatch

Assistant County Counsel Scott Kuhn said the probe’s goal is not necessarily to go to court, but to alter the company’s practices and ensure policyholders receive the payouts they are due.

From Los Angeles Times

In such circumstances, insurers usually give customers and/or their heirs a grace period after the policyholder dies if they have failed to make their payments.

From MarketWatch