policyholder

[/ˈpɒlɪsihəʊldər/]
nounpl: policyholders
segurado
1. A person or organization that owns an insurance policy and is entitled to its benefits
The policyholder must pay monthly premiums to maintain coverage.
O segurado deve pagar prêmios mensais para manter a cobertura.
2. The individual named in an insurance contract as the one insured against loss
As the policyholder, you have the right to make claims under your insurance policy.
Como segurado, você tem o direito de fazer reclamações sob sua apólice de seguro.
The term 'policyholder' is essential in insurance discourse in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, 'segurado' is the standard legal and commercial term used in insurance contracts and regulatory documents. Understanding rights and responsibilities as a policyholder is important for consumer protection in both countries, with insurance regulations varying significantly between them.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
insuredinsured partypolicy ownerbeneficiary
Antonyms / Antônimos
insurerunderwriter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
segurado
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese for insurance contexts
Brazil
titular da apólice
More formal alternative emphasizing the policy ownership aspect
Portugal
segurado
Same term used in Portuguese as in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
tomador de seguro
Alternative Portuguese term meaning 'policy taker'

Related Words

insurancepolicypremiumclaimcoveragebeneficiary

Related Idioms & Phrases

policyholder's rights
protect a policyholder
file a claim as a policyholder
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