In a professional liability insurance policy which person or group is considered the policyholder?

1. The insurance agent who sells the policy
2. The insurance company that provides the coverage
3. The nurse who purchases the policy
4. The party against whom a suit is filed


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Rationale: The holder of the policy is the person (in this case, the nurse) who purchases the policy. The agent is a representative of the insurance company. The party against whom a suit is filed is a defendant (who may or may not hold an insurance policy).

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