Policyholder Meaning
/pˈɑləsiˌhoʊldər/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe party to an insurance contract who owns the policy and thus transfers a risk to an insurer (i.e., pays the insurer to take the risk).
Sentence Examples
The insurer will indemnify the policyholder against loss of or damage to the motor car.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ is required to pay premiums in order to keep the insurance active.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ was entitled to full compensation under the terms of the insurance agreement.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English policy Proto-Germanic *haldaną Proto-West Germanic *haldan Old English healdan Middle English holden English hold Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English holder English policyholder From policy + holder.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ is required to pay premiums in order to keep the insurance active.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ was entitled to full compensation under the terms of the insurance agreement.