Policyholder
(noun)
A person or organization who holds an insurance policy and is thereby protected or compensated under the terms of the policy.
Origin:
Compound of 'policy' and 'holder'.
Examples:
- The policyholder is entitled to receive benefits under the terms of the insurance policy.
- The policyholder must pay premiums in order to maintain coverage under the insurance policy.
- The policyholder is entitled to make a claim under the insurance policy in the event of a covered loss.
- The policyholder is responsible for providing accurate information to the insurance company.
- The policyholder received a settlement from the insurance company after filing a claim under the insurance policy.