What is a Policyholder?

A policyholder is the person or entity that purchases an insurance policy. They are the party who is protected by the policy and receives any benefits or payments under the policy. Policyholders may be individuals, businesses, or other organizations.

For example, a life insurance policyholder is the person who purchases a life insurance policy to protect their family's financial well-being in the event of their death. The policyholder is the one who pays premiums to maintain the policy and is entitled to receive the policy benefits, such as a death benefit, if the policyholder passes away.

Similarly, a health insurance policyholder is the person or entity that purchases a health insurance policy to cover medical expenses. The policyholder may be an individual, a self-employed person, or an employer who offers health insurance coverage to their employees. In this case, the policyholder pays premiums and is entitled to receive coverage for medical services and treatments.

In summary, a policyholder is the person or entity that purchases an insurance policy and receives benefits under the policy.