INDEPENDENCE HOLDING CO (Form: 10-Q, Received: 05/12/2011 08:49:56)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

__________________________________________

FORM 10-Q

[X]

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011.

[ ]

Transition Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

For the transition period from: ________ to _________

Commission File Number: 0-10306

INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware		58-1407235
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

96 CUMMINGS POINT ROAD, STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT 06902

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 358-8000

NOT APPLICABLE

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.

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Class	Outstanding at May 11, 2011
Common stock, $ 1.00 par value	15,833,083 Shares

INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY

INDEX


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION						PAGE
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		Item 1. Financial Statements

			Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -			4
				March 31, 2011 (unaudited) and December 31, 2010

			Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations -			5
				Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

			Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity -			6
					Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 (unaudited)

			Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -			7
					Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

			Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)			8

		Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition				26
			and Results of Operations

		Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk				38

		Item 4. Controls and Procedures				39

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

		Item 1. Legal Proceedings				39

		Item 1A. Risk Factors				39

		Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds				39

		Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities				39

		Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders				40

		Item 5. Other Information				40

		Item 6. Exhibits				40

	Signatures					41

Copies of the Company’s SEC filings can be found on its website at www.ihcgroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report on Form 10 − Q contains certain “ forward-looking statements ” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created by those laws. We have based our forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Our forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of our operations. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included or incorporated by reference in this report that address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate may occur in the future, including such things as the growth of our business and operations, our business strategy, competitive strengths, goals, plans, future capital expenditures and references to future successes may be considered forward-looking statements. Also, when we use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “probably” or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements.

Numerous risks and uncertainties may impact the matters addressed by our forward-looking statements, any of which could negatively and materially affect our future financial results and performance. We describe some of these risks and uncertainties in greater detail in Item 1A, Risk Factors , of IHC’s annual report on Form 10-K as filed with Securities and Exchange Commission.

Although we believe that the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of these assumptions, and, therefore, also the forward-looking statements based on these assumptions, could themselves prove to be inaccurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements that are included in this report, our inclusion of this information is not a representation by us or any other person that our objectives and plans will be achieved. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and we will not update these forward-looking statements unless the securities laws require us to do so. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, any forward-looking event discussed in this report may not occur.

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

See the accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Note 1.

Significant Accounting Policies and Practices

(A)

Business and Organization

Independence Holding Company, a Delaware corporation ("IHC"), is a holding company principally engaged in the life and health insurance business through: (i) its wholly owned insurance companies, Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York ("Standard Security Life") and Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc. ("Madison National Life"); (ii) its majority owned insurance company, Independence American Insurance Company (“Independence American”); and (iii) its marketing and administrative companies, including IHC Administrative Services, Inc., managing general underwriters ("MGUs") in which it owns a significant voting interest, IHC Health Solutions, Inc. (“IHC Health Solutions”), Actuarial Management Corporation (“AMC”), MedWatch, LLC and Hospital Bill Analysis, LLC. These companies are sometimes collectively referred to as the "Insurance Group," and IHC and its subsidiaries (including the Insurance Group) are sometimes collectively referred to as the "Company." At March 31, 2011, IHC also owns a 63.0% interest in American Independence Corp. (“AMIC”).

Geneve Corporation, a diversified financial holding company, and its affiliated entities held approximately 52% of IHC's outstanding common stock at March 31, 2011.

(B)

Basis of Presentation

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial statements and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and, therefore, do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of IHC and its consolidated subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect: (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities; (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements; and (iii) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. IHC’s annual report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) that are necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and results of operations for the interim periods have been included. The condensed consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be anticipated for the entire year.

(C)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In December 2010, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies the existing requirements for pro forma revenue and earnings disclosures, and expands the supplemental pro forma revenue and earnings disclosures, for public companies that have completed business acquisitions. The amendments in this guidance were effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The adoption of this guidance, effective January 1, 2011, did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated

financial statements.

In December 2010, the FASB issued guidance that amends existing goodwill impairment test standards to include a requirement that entities perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts if it is more likely than not that an impairment exists. This guidance was effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of this guidance, effective January 1, 2011, did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010, the FASB issued standards requiring entities to provide the activity of Level 3 security purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis, which was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of this guidance, effective January 1, 2011, did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In April 2011, the FASB issued guidance that amends existing standards with regards to transfers of financial assets under repurchase and other agreements that entitle and obligate the transferor to repurchase or redeem the assets prior to maturity. Specifically, with respect to assessing effective control in such agreements, the criteria that the transferor must have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even upon the transferee's default, has been eliminated; as has the corresponding criterion calling for the transferor to have obtained cash or other sufficient collateral to purchase replacement assets from a third party, which was required to demonstrate such ability. This guidance is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In October 2010, the FASB issued guidance that specifies the accounting treatment for the costs incurred by insurance entities when acquiring new and renewal insurance contracts. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2011 and should be applied prospectively upon adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact the amendments in this update will have on its consolidated financial statements.

(D) Subsequent Events

Subsequent events are events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. The Company has evaluated all such events occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date herein of March 31, 2011. The effects of all subsequent events that provided additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including estimates, if any, have been recognized in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011. The Company did not recognize subsequent events that provided evidence about conditions that arose after the balance sheet date.

Note 2.

American Independence Corp.

AMIC is an insurance holding company engaged in the insurance and reinsurance business. AMIC does business with the Insurance Group, including reinsurance treaties under which, in 2010, Standard Security Life and Madison National Life ceded to Independence American an average of 20% of their medical stop-loss business, 8% of a majority of their fully insured health business and 20% of their New York Statutory Disability business.

In January 2011, a subsidiary of IHC acquired 200,000 shares of AMIC common stock from a noncontrolling interest for $1,000,000 cash. In February and March 2011, IHC acquired an aggregate 900,325 shares of AMIC common stock from noncontrolling interests in exchange for the issuance of an aggregate 600,218 shares of IHC’s common stock in various private placements of unregistered securities under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Accordingly, the shares are "restricted securities", subject to a legend and will not be freely tradable in the United States until the shares are registered for resale under the Securities Act, or to the extent they are tradable under Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act or any other available exemption. As a result of these transactions, the Company: (i) recorded a $95,000 credit to paid-in capital representing the difference between the fair value of the consideration paid and the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest; and (ii) increased its ownership interest in AMIC to 63.0%.

Acquisition of AMIC in 2010

In March 2010, IHC acquired a controlling interest in AMIC as a result of the purchase of AMIC common stock in the open market. The principal reasons for acquiring control were: (i) the low market price of the AMIC stock; (ii) the improved financial presentation for IHC resulting from the consolidation of financial reporting; and (iii) a closer relationship that will create greater long-term value for both companies. The acquisition furthers IHC's goal of creating efficiencies by integrating the back office operations of our MGUs and marketing companies. Share purchases of 27,668 shares, or $141,000, through March 5, 2010 (the "Acquisition Date"), totaling 0.33% of voting equity interest, brought the total of AMIC shares owned by the Company to more than 50% of AMIC's outstanding common stock and as a result, IHC has included AMIC’s consolidated assets and liabilities and results of operations, subsequent to the Acquisition Date, in its condensed consolidated financial results.

In determining the bargain purchase gain with regard to the acquisition of the controlling interest in AMIC, IHC first recognized a gain of $2,201,000 as a result of remeasuring its equity interest in AMIC to its fair value of $22,013,000 immediately before the acquisition based on the closing market price of AMIC's common stock. Then, upon the acquisition of a controlling interest on March 5, 2010, the Company consolidated the net assets of AMIC. Accordingly, the Company determined the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed from AMIC on the Acquisition Date. The fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the sum of: (i) the fair value of the consideration paid; (ii) the fair value of IHC’s equity investment prior to the acquisition; and (iii) the fair value of the noncontrolling interests in AMIC, resulting in a bargain purchase gain of $25,629,000. The total gain, amounting to $27,830,000, pre-tax, is included in gain on bargain purchase of AMIC on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. This gain is a result of the quoted market price of AMIC being significantly less than the fair value of the net assets of AMIC. This disparity is due to the low trading volume in AMIC shares, and a discount on the shares traded due to a lack of control by minority shareholders. The fair value of the noncontrolling interests in AMIC was based on the closing market price of AMIC’s common stock on the Acquisition Date.

In connection with the acquisition, the Company recorded $12,200,000 of intangible assets. Of this amount, $1,700,000 represents the fair value of agent and marketing contracts and relationships, $1,000,000 represents the fair value of a domain name, and $2,000,000 represents the fair value of customer lists and all are amortizable over the life of the respective intangible asset. The remaining $7,500,000 represents non-amortizable intangible assets consisting of the fair value of insurance licenses with indefinite lives. As the

AMIC acquisition was accounted for as a bargain purchase, the Company did not record goodwill in connection with the transaction.

The following table presents the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition of AMIC on the Acquisition Date based on their respective fair values (in thousands).



Investments				$	58,418
Cash and cash equivalents					4,761
Identifiable intangible assets					12,200
Deferred tax assets, net					10,654
Other assets					31,127

		Total identifiable assets			117,160

Insurance liabilities					27,671
Other liabilities					19,023

			Total liabilities		46,694

Net identifiable assets acquired					70,466

Purchase consideration					(71)
Fair value of equity investment prior to the acquisition					(22,013)
Noncontrolling interests in AMIC					(22,065)
Elimination of the fair value adjustment related to AMIC’s
	investment in Majestic				(688)

	Gain on bargain purchase				25,629
	Gain on fair value of equity investment prior to the acquisition				2,201

	Total gain on bargain purchase of AMIC, pretax				27,830

	Deferred income taxes				11,097

	Total gain on bargain purchase of AMIC, after tax			$	16,733

For the period from the Acquisition Date to March 31, 2010, the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations includes revenues and net income of $7,616,000 and $367,000, respectively, from AMIC.

The unaudited pro forma revenues and operating results, had the acquisition occurred as of the beginning of the quarter ended March 31, 2010, were $ 102,121,000 and $ (12,000), respectively. The unaudited pro forma information presented is not indicative of the results of operations in future periods, nor does it necessarily reflect the results of operations that would have resulted had the acquisition been completed as of the beginning of the applicable period. Pro forma adjustments to revenues principally reflect the elimination of intercompany fee income, the elimination of the Company’s equity income related to AMIC and the elimination of the gain resulting from the bargain purchase. Pro forma adjustments to net income principally reflect the elimination of the Company’s equity income related to AMIC and the elimination of the gain resulting from the bargain purchase.

During the period from January 1, 2010 to the Acquisition Date (the “Stub Period”), IHC recorded $280,000 of equity income from its investment in AMIC, representing IHC's proportionate share of income

based on its ownership interest during that period. AMIC paid no dividends on its common stock during the Stub Period.

The following disclosures summarize the effects of certain transactions between IHC and its subsidiaries with AMIC during the Stub Period. Subsequent to the Acquisition Date, the effects of these transactions are eliminated in consolidation. IHC and its subsidiaries recorded income of $208,000 from service agreements with AMIC and its subsidiaries. These are reimbursements to IHC and its subsidiaries, at agreed upon rates including an overhead factor, for management services provided by IHC and its subsidiaries, including accounting, legal, compliance, underwriting and claims. The Company ceded premiums to AMIC of $5,867,000. Benefits to policyholders on business ceded to AMIC were $3,020,000. Additionally, AMIC subsidiaries market, underwrite and provide administrative services (including premium collection, medical management and claims adjudication) for a substantial portion of the Medical Stop-Loss business written by the insurance subsidiaries of IHC. IHC recorded gross premiums of $8,452,000 and net commission expense of $326,000 for these services. The Company also contracts for several types of insurance coverage (e.g. directors and officers and professional liability coverage) jointly with AMIC. The cost of this coverage is allocated between the Company and AMIC according to the type of risk, and IHC’s portion is recorded in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.

Note 3.

Income Per Common Share

For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, income per share calculations, based on income from continuing operations attributable to the common shareholders of IHC, are shown below (in thousands):


			Three Months Ended
			March 31,
			2011		2010

Income from continuing operations		$	3,800	$	16,377

Less income from noncontrolling interests
	in subsidiaries		(616)		(216)

Income from continuing operations
	attributable to IHC shareholders, net of tax		3,184		16,161

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			-		(127)

Net income attributable to IHC shareholders		$	3,184	$	16,034

Included in the diluted income per share calculations for both the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 are 4,000 incremental shares, from the assumed exercise of dilutive stock options and the assumed vesting of dilutive restricted stock, computed using the treasury stock method.

Note 4.

Investments

The cost (amortized cost with respect to certain fixed maturities), gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities are as follows:

(1)

Collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”).

(2)

Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”).

(3)

Government-sponsored enterprises (“GSEs”) which are the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Banks. GSEs are private enterprises established and chartered by the Federal Government.

Unrealized gains (losses) on certain preferred stocks with maturities at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 include $1,763,000 related to the non-credit related component of other-than-temporary impairment losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in prior periods.

The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturities at March 31, 2011, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. The average life of mortgage-backed securities is affected by prepayments on the underlying loans and, therefore, is materially shorter than the original stated maturity.


						% OF
			AMORTIZED		FAIR	TOTAL FAIR
			COST		VALUE	VALUE
			(In thousands)

Due in one year or less		$	35,405	$	35,728	4.6%
Due after one year through five years			163,529		163,506	20.8%
Due after five years through ten years			127,445		126,669	16.1%
Due after ten years			344,927		339,789	43.2%
			671,306		665,692	84.7%
CMO and MBS
	15 year		56,639		60,577	7.7%
	20 year		7,549		7,515	1.0%
	30 year		52,374		52,237	6.6%

		$	787,868	$	786,021	100.0%

The following tables summarize, for all securities in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time those securities that have continuously been in an unrealized loss position:

At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, a total of 145 and 117 fixed maturities , respectively, and 12 and 13 equity securities, respectively, were in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months. At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 a total of 23 and 27 fixed maturities, respectively, and 1 and nil equity securities, respectively, had continuous unrealized losses for 12 months or longer.

Substantially all of the unrealized losses on fixed maturities at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 relate to investment grade securities and are attributable to changes in market interest rates and general disruptions in the credit market subsequent to purchase. The unrealized loss on corporate securities and state and political subdivisions are due to wider spreads. Spreads have widened as investors shifted funds to US Treasuries in response to the current market turmoil. Because the Company does not intend to sell, nor is it more likely than not that the Company will have to sell such investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2011

At March 31, 2011, the Company had $25,054,000 invested in whole loan CMOs backed by Alt-A mortgages. Of this amount, 47.5% were in CMOs that originated in 2005 or earlier and 52.5% were in CMOs that originated in 2006. The unrealized losses on all other CMO’s relate to prime rate CMO’s and are primarily attributed to general disruptions in the credit market subsequent to purchase. The Company’s mortgage security portfolio has no exposure to sub-prime mortgages.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Evaluations

The Company reviews its investment securities regularly and determines whether other-than- temporary impairments have occurred. The factors considered by management in its regular review to identify and recognize other-than-temporary impairment losses on fixed maturities include, but are not limited to: the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost; the Company's intent to sell, or be required to sell, the debt security before the anticipated recovery of its remaining amortized cost basis; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; adverse changes in ratings announced by one or more rating agencies; subordinated credit support; whether the issuer of a debt security has remained current on principal and interest payments; current expected cash flows; whether the decline in fair value appears to be issuer specific or, alternatively, a reflection of general market or industry conditions including the effect of changes in market interest rates. If the Company intends to sell a debt security, or it is more likely than not that it would be required to sell a debt security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis, the entire difference between the security's amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date would be recognized by a charge to total other-than-temporary impairment losses in

the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. If a decline in fair value of a debt security is judged by management to be other-than-temporary and; (i) the Company does not intend to sell the security; and (ii) it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of the security’s amortized cost, the Company assesses whether the present value of the cash flows to be collected from the security is less than its amortized cost basis. To the extent that the present value of the cash flows generated by a debt security is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists. For any such security, the impairment is bifurcated into (a) the amount of the total impairment related to the credit loss, and (b) the amount of the total impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the other-than-temporary impairment related to the credit loss is recognized by a charge to total other-than-temporary impairment losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations, establishing a new cost basis for the security. The amount of the other-than-temporary impairment related to all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. It is reasonably possible that further declines in estimated fair values of such investments, or changes in assumptions or estimates of anticipated recoveries and/or cash flows, may cause further other-than-temporary impairments in the near term, which could be significant.

In assessing corporate debt securities for other-than-temporary impairment, the Company evaluates the ability of the issuer to meet its debt obligations and the value of the company or specific collateral securing the debt position. For mortgage-backed securities where loan level data is not available, the Company uses a cash flow model based on the collateral characteristics. Assumptions about loss severity and defaults used in the model are primarily based on actual losses experienced and defaults in the collateral pool. Prepayment speeds, both actual and estimated, are also considered. The cash flows generated by the collateral securing these securities are then determined with these default, loss severity and prepayment assumptions. These collateral cash flows are then utilized, along with consideration for the issue’s position in the overall structure, to determine the cash flows associated with the mortgage-backed security held by the Company. In addition, the Company evaluates other asset-backed securities for other-than-temporary impairment by examining similar characteristics referenced above for mortgage-backed securities. The Company evaluates U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations, U.S. Government agencies, and obligations of states and political subdivisions for other-than-temporary impairment by examining the terms and collateral of the security.

Equity securities may experience other-than-temporary impairment in the future based on the prospects for full recovery in value in a reasonable period of time and the Company’s ability and intent to hold the security to recovery. If a decline in fair value is judged by management to be other-than-temporary or management does not have the intent or ability to hold a security, a loss is recognized by a charge to total other-than-temporary impairment losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. For the purpose of other-than-temporary impairment evaluations, preferred stocks with maturities are treated in a manner similar to debt securities. Declines in the creditworthiness of the issuer of debt securities with both debt and equity-like features requires the use of the equity model in analyzing the security for other-than-temporary impairment.

Subsequent increases and decreases, if not an other-than-temporary impairment, in the fair value of available-for-sale securities that were previously impaired, are included in other comprehensive income in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Based on management’s review of the portfolio, which considered these factors, the Company recorded the following losses for other-than-temporary impairments in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands):


			Three Months Ended
			March 31,
			2011		2010

Other-than-temporary impairments:
	Fixed maturities	$	303	$	1,626

For the three months ended March 31, 2011, other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturities of $303,000 consist of credit losses recorded as a result of expected cash flows of a debt security less than the debt security’s amortized cost. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturities of $ 1,626,000 consist of $894,000 recorded as a result of expected cash flows of certain debt securities less than the securities’ amortized cost and $732,000 recorded as a result of the company’s intent to sell certain municipal debt securities prior to the recovery of their amortized cost bases. No losses for other-than-temporary impairments were recognized in other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 or 2010.

At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, cumulative credit losses for other-than-temporary impairments recorded on securities for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive income was $1,763,000.

Further deterioration in credit quality of the companies backing the securities, further deterioration in the condition of the financial services industry, a continuation of the current imbalance in liquidity that exists in the marketplace, a continuation or worsening of the current economic recession, or additional declines in real estate values may further affect the fair value of these securities and increase the potential that certain unrealized losses be designated as other-than-temporary in future periods and the Company may incur additional write-downs.

Note 5.

Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)

Net realized investment gains (losses) for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows (in thousands):


				Three Months Ended
				March 31,
				2011		2010

Net realized investment gains (losses):
	Fixed maturities		$	(1,495)	$	159
	Common stocks			(45)		87
	Preferred stocks			1,338		41
		Total available-for-sale securities		(202)		287
	Other			-		62

Net realized investment gains (losses)			$	(202)	$	349

For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company realized gross gains of $3,532,000 and realized gross losses of $3,734,000 on sales of available-for-sale securities. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company realized gross gains of $1,736,000 and realized gross losses of $1,449,000 on sales of available-for-sale securities.

Note 6.

Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments

For all financial and non-financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company utilizes valuation techniques based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market expectations. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

Level 3 - Instruments where significant value drivers are unobservable.

The following section describes the valuation methodologies we use to measure different assets at fair value.

Investments in fixed maturities and equity securities:

Available-for-sale securities included in Level 1 are equities with quoted market prices. Level 2 is primarily comprised of our portfolio of government securities, agency mortgage-backed securities, corporate fixed income securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, municipals, GSEs and certain preferred stocks that were priced with observable market inputs. Level 3 securities consist of CMO securities, primarily Alt-A mortgages. For these securities, we use industry-standard pricing methodologies, including discounted cash flow models, whose inputs are based on management’s assumptions and available market information. Further we retain independent pricing vendors to assist in valuing certain instruments.

The following tables present our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively (in thousands):


March 31, 2011
				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total

FINANCIAL ASSETS:
Fixed maturities available-for-sale:
	Corporate securities		$	-	$	263,288	$	-	$	263,288
	CMOs - residential			-		16,180		27,767		43,947
	CMOs - commercial			-		-		750		750
	US Government obligations			-		14,003		-		14,003
	Agency MBS - residential			-		9,746		-		9,746
	GSEs			-		71,735		-		71,735
	States and political subdivisions			-		382,552		-		382,552
		Total fixed maturities		-		757,504		28,517		786,021

Equity securities available-for-sale:
	Common stocks			7,626		-		-		7,626
	Preferred stocks - perpetual			34,893		-		-		34,893
	Preferred stocks - with maturities			11,310		-		-		11,310
		Total equity securities		53,829		-		-		53,829

		Total	$	53,829	$	757,504	$	28,517	$	839,850

It is the Company’s policy to recognize transfers of assets and liabilities between levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of a reporting period. At March 31, 2011, there were no transfers of assets and liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. No securities were transferred out of Level 2 and into the Level 3 category at March 31, 2011. The Company does not transfer out of Level 3 and into Level 2 until such time as observable inputs become available and reliable or the range of available independent prices narrow. No securities were transferred out of the Level 3 category in 2011. The changes in the carrying value of Level 3 assets and liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2010 are summarized as follows (in thousands):


				March 31, 2011
				CMOs
				Residential		Commercial		Total

Beginning balance			$	37,457	$	808	$	38,265

Gains(losses) included in earnings:
		Net realized investment losses		(364)		-		(364)
		Other-than-temporary impairments		(303)		-		(303)

Net unrealized gains (losses) included in
	accumulated other comprehensive loss			428		(58)		370
Sales of securities				(8,075)		-		(8,075)
Repayments and amortization of fixed maturities				(1,376)		-		(1,376)

Balance at end of period			$	27,767	$	750	$	28,517

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments not disclosed elsewhere in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:

(A)

Policy Loans

The fair value of policy loans is estimated by projecting aggregate loan cash flows to the end of the expected lifetime period of the life insurance business at the average policy loan rates, and discounting them at a current market interest rate.

(B)

Funds on Deposit

The Company has two types of funds on deposit. The first type is credited with a current market interest rate, resulting in a fair value which approximates the carrying amount. The second type carries fixed interest rates which are higher than current market interest rates. The fair value of these deposits was estimated by discounting the payments using current market interest rates. The Company's universal life policies are also credited with current market interest rates, resulting in a fair value which approximates the carrying amount.

(C)

Debt

The fair value of debt with variable interest rates approximates its carrying amount. The fair value of fixed rate debt is estimated by discounting the cash flows using current market interest rates.

The estimated fair values of financial instruments not disclosed elsewhere in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are as follows:

Note 7.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangible assets (included in other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) for the first quarter of 2011 is as follows (in thousands):

Note 8.

Share-Based Compensation

IHC and AMIC each have share-based compensation plans. The following is a summary of the activity pertaining to each of these plans. AMIC disclosures reflect activity subsequent to the Acquisition Date.

A) IHC Share-Based Compensation Plans

Total share-based compensation was $122,000 and $179,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Related tax benefits of $49,000 and $71,000 were recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Under the terms of IHC’s stock-based compensation plans, option exercise prices are more than or equal to the quoted market price of the shares at the date of grant; option terms range from five to ten years; and vesting periods are three years for employee options. The Company may also grant shares of restricted stock, share appreciation rights (“SARs”) and share-based performance awards. Restricted shares are valued at the quoted market price of the shares at the date of grant and have a three year vesting period. Exercise prices of SARs are more than or equal to the quoted market price of IHC shares at the date of the grant and have three year vesting periods. At March 31, 2011, there were 693,365 shares available for future stock-based compensation grants under IHC’s stock incentive plans.

Stock Options

The Company’s stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2011 is as follows:


	Shares	Weighted- Average
	Under Option	Exercise Price

December 31, 2010	756,480	$	11.68
Expired	(46,750)	22.55
March 31, 2011	709,730		10.96

The following table summarizes information regarding outstanding and exercisable options as of March 31, 2011:


		Outstanding		Exercisable

Number of options		709,730		401,862
Weighted average exercise price per share	$	10.96	$	11.70
Aggregate intrinsic value for all options	$	-	$	-
Weighted average contractual term remaining		3.0 years		2.5 years

The fair value of an option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. No options were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2011. The weighted average grant-date fair-value of options granted during the three months ended 2010 was $1.57 per share. The assumptions set forth in the table below were used to value the stock options granted during the three-month period ended March 31, 2010:


		2010
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate		2.3%
Annual dividend rate per share	$	.05
Weighted-average volatility factor of the Company's common stock		45.0%
Weighted-average expected term of options		4.5 years

Compensation expense of $110,000 and $119,000 was recognized in the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, for the portion of the grant-date fair value of stock options vesting during that period.

No options were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2011 or 2010.

As of March 31, 2011, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options was $424,000 which is expected to be recognized over the remaining requisite weighted-average service period of 1.8 years.

Restricted Stock

Restricted stock expense was $5,000 and $12,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. No shares of restricted stock were issued by the Company, or vested, during the first three months of 2011 or 2010.

As of March 31, 2011, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards was $20,000 which is expected to be recognized over the remaining requisite weighted-average service period of 1.5 years.

SARs and Share-Based Performance Awards

The fair value of SARs is calculated using the Black-Scholes valuation model at the grant date and each subsequent reporting period until settlement. Compensation cost is based on the proportionate amount of the requisite service that has been rendered to date. Once fully vested, changes in fair value of the SARs continue to be recognized as compensation expense in the period of the change until settlement. No SARs were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2011 or 2010. Included in Other Liabilities in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are liabilities of $94,000 and $79,000, respectively, pertaining to SARs. Other outstanding awards include share-based performance awards. Compensation costs for these awards are recognized and accrued as performance conditions are met, based on the current share price. For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, IHC recorded $(9,000) and $21,000, respectively, of compensation costs for these awards.

There were no payments related to these awards made in 2011. The intrinsic value of share-based performance awards paid during the three months ended March 31, 2010 was $51,000.

AMIC Share-Based Compensation Plans

Total AMIC share-based compensation expense was $16,000 and $7,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and the period between the Acquisition Date and March 31, 2010, respectively. Related tax benefits of $5,000 and $3,000 were recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and the period between the Acquisition Date and March 31, 2010, respectively.

Under the terms of the AMIC’s stock-based compensation plan, option exercise prices are equal to the quoted market price of the shares at the date of grant; option terms are ten years; and vesting periods range from three to four years. AMIC may also grant shares of restricted stock, stock appreciation rights and share-based performance awards. Restricted shares are valued at the quoted market price of the shares at the date of grant, and have a three year vesting period.

Stock Options

The following table summarizes information regarding AMIC’s outstanding and exercisable options for the three months ended March 31, 2011:


	Shares	Weighted- Average
	Under Option	Exercise Price

December 31, 2010	359,234	$	9.95
Expired	(31,668)	4.50
Exercised	(4,722)	4.50
March 31, 2011	322,844		10.56

The following table summarizes information regarding AMIC’s outstanding and exercisable options as of December 31, 2010:


		Outstanding		Exercisable

Number of options		322,844		309,510
Weighted average exercise price per share	$	10.56	$	10.81
Aggregate intrinsic value for all options	$	9,817	$	6,817
Weighted average contractual term remaining		3.44 years		3.21 years

Compensation expense of $12,000 and $5,000 was recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and the period between the Acquisition Date and March 31, 2010, respectively, for the portion of the grant-date fair value of AMIC’s stock options vesting during the period.

AMIC received cash proceeds of $21,000 upon the exercise of 4,722 options with an intrinsic value of $2,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2011. No options were exercised during the period between the Acquisition Date and March 31, 2010.

As of March 31, 2010, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to AMIC’s non-vested options was $39,000 which will be recognized over the remaining requisite service periods.

Restricted Stock

AMIC issued 12,000 restricted stock awards in the second quarter of 2008, with a weighted average grant-date fair value of $6.92 per share. There were no restricted shares issued or vested under AMIC’s plan during the three months ended March 31, 2011 or during the period between the Acquisition Date and March 31, 2010. Restricted stock expense was $4,000 and $2,000 for the period between the Acquisition Date and March 31, 2010, respectively.

As of March 31, 2011, there was approximately $4,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to AMIC’s non-vested restricted stock which will be recognized over the remaining requisite service periods.

Note 9.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations was computed based on the Company's actual results which approximate the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the balance of the current fiscal year in accordance with consolidated life/non-life group income tax regulations. Such regulations adopt a subgroup method in determining consolidated taxable income, whereby taxable income is determined separately for the life insurance company group and the non-life insurance company group.

The deferred income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2011 allocated to stockholders' equity (principally for net unrealized losses on investment securities) was $57,000, representing the decrease in the related deferred tax liability from $360,000 at December 31, 2010 to $303,000 at March 31, 2011.

Included in the $1,900,000 benefit for income taxes recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2011 is a deferred income tax benefit of $2,319,000 associated with IHC’s investment in AMIC. As the result of management’s intention to adopt tax planning strategies to recover IHC’s investment in AMIC in a tax-free manner, the cumulative Federal and State deferred income tax liabilities established as of December 31, 2010 for temporary differences between IHC’s book value and tax basis in AMIC became permanent. Accordingly, IHC released its previously recorded deferred income tax liabilities and will not record deferred income taxes in the first quarter of 2011 and future periods for any earnings or stockholders’ equity adjustments relating to IHC’s investment in AMIC.

At March 31, 2011, AMIC, had net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $272,600,000 for federal income tax purposes which expire between 2019 and 2029. The federal deferred tax asset relative to AMIC included in other assets on IHC’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2011 was $9,786,000, net of a valuation allowance of $86,087,000. AMIC continues to file its own separate income tax return and is not included in the consolidated tax return of IHC.

Note 10.

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

Tax payments, net of tax refunds, were $157,000 and $210,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.

Cash payments for interest were $464,000 and $471,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Note 11.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of comprehensive income (loss) include: (i) net income or loss reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (ii) the after-tax net unrealized gains and losses on investment securities available for sale, including the subsequent increases and decreases in fair value of

available-for-sale securities previously impaired; and (iii) the non-credit related component of other-than-temporary impairments of fixed maturities, net of tax.

The comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 is summarized as follows (in thousands):


			Three Months Ended
			March 31,
			2011		2010

Net income		$	3,800	$	16,250
Unrealized gains arising
	during the period, net of income taxes		(125)		4,424

Comprehensive income			3,675		20,674
Less comprehensive income attributable to
	noncontrolling interests		(585)		(216)

Comprehensive income attributable to IHC		$	3,090	$	20,458

Included in accumulated other comprehensive income at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are after-tax adjustments of $1,132,000 related to the non-credit related component of other-than-temporary impairment losses recorded in prior years. No losses for other-than-temporary impairments of fixed maturities were recognized in other comprehensive income during the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Note 12.

Segment Reporting

The Insurance Group principally engages in the life and health insurance business. Information by business segment for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 is presented below (in thousands):


			Three Months Ended
			March 31,
			2011		2010
Revenues:
Medical Stop-Loss ^(A)		$	30,635	$	27,900
Fully Insured Health ^(B)			43,239		30,874
Group disability, life, annuities and DBL ^(C)			15,257		17,158
Individual life, annuities and other			15,143		14,095
Corporate			550		27,600
			104,824		117,627
Net realized investment gains			(202)		349
Other-than-temporary impairment losses			(303)		(1,626)
		$	104,319	$	116,350
Income from continuing operations
	before income taxes:
Medical Stop-Loss ^(A)		$	(27)	$	593
Fully Insured Health ^{(B) (D)}			3,363		1,154
Group disability, life, annuities and DBL ^(C)			(184)		(515)
Individual life, annuities and other			14		133
Corporate			(268)		26,681
			2,898		28,046
Net realized investment gains			(202)		349
Other-than-temporary impairment losses			(303)		(1,626)
Interest expense			(457)		(471)
		$	1,936	$	26,298

(A)

The amount includes equity income from AMIC (prior to its acquisition) of $14,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

(B)

The amount includes equity income from AMIC (prior to its acquisition) of $244,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

(C)

The amount includes equity income from AMIC (prior to its acquisition) of $22,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

(D)

The Fully Insured Health segment includes amortization of intangible assets recorded as a result of acquisition accounting for the recent acquisitions. Total amortization expense was $607,000 and $491,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Amortization expense for the other segments is insignificant.

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL

CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of Independence Holding Company ("IHC") and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and the related Notes thereto appearing in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report.

Overview

While management considers a wide range of factors in its strategic planning and decision-making, underwriting profit is consistently emphasized as the primary goal in all decisions as to whether or not to increase our retention in a core line, expand into new products, acquire an entity or a block of business, or otherwise change our business model. Management's assessment of trends in healthcare and morbidity, with respect to medical stop-loss, fully insured medical, disability and New York State short-term statutory disability benefit product ("DBL"); mortality rates with respect to life insurance; and changes in market conditions in general play a significant role in determining the rates charged, deductibles and attachment points quoted, and the percentage of business retained. IHC also seeks transactions that permit it to leverage its vertically integrated organizational structure by generating fee income from production and administrative operating companies as well as risk income for its carriers and profit commissions. Management has always focused on managing the costs of its operations and providing its insureds with the best cost containment tools available.

The following is a summary of key performance information and events:

On March 5, 2010, IHC acquired a controlling interest in AMIC. Upon achieving control, AMIC’s income and expense amounts became consolidated with IHC’s results. Accordingly, the individual line items on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for 2010 include approximately one month of operations of AMIC.

The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 are summarized as follows (in thousands):


				Three Months Ended
				March 31,
				2011		2010

Revenues			$	104,319	$	116,350
Expenses				102,383		90,052

Income from continuing operations
	before income taxes			1,936		26,298
Income taxes (benefits)				(1,864)		9,921

		Income from continuing operations		3,800		16,377

Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations				-		(127)

Net income				3,800		16,250

Less income from noncontrolling interests
	in subsidiaries			(616)		(216)

		Net income attributable to IHC	$	3,184	$	16,034

Income from continuing operations of $.21 per share, diluted, for the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared to $1.04 per share, diluted, for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Net income for 2010 includes a $16.7 million after-tax gain on the bargain purchase of AMIC;

Consolidated investment yields (on an annualized basis) of 4.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to 4.1% for the comparable period in 2010;

Released $2.3 million of deferred income taxes relative to its investment in AMIC based on the Company’s intention to adopt tax planning strategies to recover its investment in AMIC in a tax-free manner;

Increased ownership interest in AMIC to 63.0%; and

Book value of $15.11 per common share, a decrease of $.03 per common share from December 31, 2010. The decrease is primarily a result of the issuance of 600,218 shares of common stock during the period, offset by current period net income and the acquisition of noncontrolling interests in AMIC.

The following is a summary of key performance information by segment:

The Medical Stop-Loss segment reported break-even results for the first quarter of 2011 compared to income before taxes of $.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010. The decrease is primarily due to increased loss ratios in 2011;

Premiums earned increased $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 when compared to the same period in 2010. Premiums in first quarter 2011 include three months of earned premiums from AMIC of $9.2 million compared to one month of earned premiums from AMIC of $3.2 million in 2010. Excluding these amounts, earned premiums decreased $4.0 million. The decrease in premiums earned is due to the cancellation of certain non-owned managing general underwriters in 2010.

Underwriting experience for the Medical Stop-Loss segment, as indicated by its GAAP Combined Ratios, are as follows for the periods indicated (in thousands):


		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2011		2010

Premiums Earned	$	27,895	$	25,849
Insurance Benefits, Claims & Reserves		20,894		18,816
Profit Commission Expense		796		482
Expenses		7,455		6,294

Loss Ratio ^(A)		74.9%		72.8%
Profit Commission Expense Ratio ^(B)		2.9%		1.9%
Expense Ratio ^(C)		26.7%		24.3%
Combined Ratio ^(D)		104.5%		99.0%

Combined ratios for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 include reported combined stop-loss ratios from AMIC of 100.7% and 103.2%, respectively, as adjusted for purchase accounting.

The profit commission expense ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 include reported profit commission expense ratios from AMIC of 4.9% and (1.8%), respectively, as adjusted for purchase accounting.

The underwriting expense ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 include reported expense ratios from AMIC of 26.4% and 27.0%, respectively, as adjusted for purchase accounting.

(A)

Loss ratio represents insurance benefits, claims and reserves divided by premiums earned.

(B)

Profit commission expense ratio represents profit commissions divided by premiums earned.

(C)

Expense ratio represents commissions, administrative fees, premium taxes and other underwriting expenses divided by premiums earned.

(D)

The combined ratio is equal to the sum of the loss ratio, profit commission expense ratio and the expense ratio.

The Fully Insured Health segment reported $3.4 million of income before taxes for the three

months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $1.2 million for the comparable period in 2010.

Fee and other income decreased $.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.

Premiums earned increased $12.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 over the comparable 2010 period. Premiums in first quarter 2011 include three months of earned premiums from AMIC of $7.8 million compared to one month of earned premiums from AMIC of $2.7 million in 2010. Excluding these amounts, earned premiums increased $7.7 million primarily due to increased retentions in certain lines of this business.

Underwriting experience, as indicated by its GAAP Combined Ratios, for the Fully Insured segment for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows (in thousands):


		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2011		2010

Premiums Earned	$	36,795	$	23,967
Insurance Benefits, Claims & Reserves		21,544		15,126
Profit Commission Expense		31		251
Expenses		11,526		7,039

Loss Ratio		58.6%		63.1%
Profit Commission Expense Ratio		.1%		1.0%
Expense Ratio		31.3%		29.4%
Combined Ratio		90.0%		93.5%

The decrease in the loss ratio was primarily attributable to improved underwriting results on major medical business for groups and individuals, magnified by the increase in retention in this line, in the first quarter of 2011.

The underwriting expense ratio increased for the three months ended March 31, 2011, primarily as a result of an increase in general expenses.

Income before taxes from the Group disability, life, annuities and DBL segment increased $.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2010 primarily as a result of better loss ratios in the group term life and LTD lines partially offset by a decrease in the DBL line due to reduced volume and lower rates;

Minimal change in income before taxes from the Individual life, annuities and other segment for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010;

Income before taxes from the Corporate segment decreased $27.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, primarily due to the inclusion, in 2010, of a $27.8 million pre-tax gain as a result of the March 2011 acquired controlling interest in AMIC;

Net realized investment losses were $.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to net realized investment gains of $.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Other-than-temporary impairment losses for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 were $.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively; and

Premiums by principal product for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows (in thousands):


		Three Months Ended
		March 31,

Gross Direct and Assumed
	Earned Premiums:			2011		2010

Medical Stop-Loss		$	35,175		$	39,000
Fully Insured Health		51,922			49,334
Group disability, life, annuities and DBL		24,359			26,755
Individual, life, annuities and other			8,714			7,924

		$	120,170		$	123,013


	Three Months Ended
	March 31,

Net Premiums Earned:			2011		2010

Medical Stop-Loss	$	27,895		$	25,849
Fully Insured Health	36,795			23,967
Group disability, life, annuities and DBL	13,068			14,324
Individual, life, annuities and other		8,115			6,744

	$	85,873		$	70,884

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company's management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. A summary of the Company's significant accounting policies and practices is provided in Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. Management has identified the accounting policies related to Insurance Premium Revenue Recognition and Policy Charges, Insurance Reserves, Deferred Acquisition Costs, Investments, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, and Deferred Income Taxes as those that, due to the judgments, estimates and assumptions inherent in those policies, are critical to an understanding of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and this Management's Discussion and Analysis. A full discussion of these policies is included under the heading, “Critical Accounting Policies” in Item 7 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, there were no additions to or changes in the critical accounting policies disclosed in the 2010 Form 10-K except for the recently adopted accounting standards discussed in Note 1(C) of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010

Information by business segment for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

Acquisition of AMIC

On March 5, 2010, IHC acquired a controlling interest in AMIC as a result of the purchase of AMIC common stock in the open market. In determining the bargain purchase gain with regard to the acquisition of the controlling interest in AMIC, IHC first recognized a gain of $2.2 million as a result of remeasuring its equity interest in AMIC to its fair value of $22.0 million immediately before the acquisition based on the closing market price of AMIC's common stock. Then, upon the acquisition of a controlling interest on March 5, 2010, the Company consolidated the net assets of AMIC. Accordingly, the Company determined the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed from AMIC on such date. The fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the sum of: (i) the fair value of the consideration paid; (ii) the fair value of IHC’s equity investment prior to the acquisition; and (iii) the fair value of the noncontrolling interests in AMIC, resulting in a bargain purchase gain of $25.6 million. The total gain, amounting to $27.8 million pre-tax, is included in gain on bargain purchase of AMIC on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. This gain is a result of the quoted market price of AMIC being significantly less than the fair value of the net assets of AMIC. This disparity is due to the low trading volume in AMIC shares, and a discount on the shares traded due to a lack of control by minority shareholders. The fair value of the noncontrolling interests in AMIC was based on the closing market price of AMIC’s common stock.

Prior to obtaining control, IHC recorded its investment in AMIC using the equity method. IHC recorded changes in its investment in AMIC in the “Equity income from AMIC” line in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Upon achieving control, on March 5, 2010, AMIC’s income and expense amounts became consolidated with IHC’s results. Accordingly, the individual line items on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for 2010 reflect approximately one month of the operations of AMIC.

Premiums Earned

Premiums in first quarter 2011 include three months of earned premiums from AMIC of $17.8 million compared to one month of earned premiums from AMIC of $6.1 million in 2010. Excluding these amounts, earned premiums increased $3.3 million. The increase is primarily due to: (i) the Fully Insured Health segment which had a $7.7 million increase in premiums in the first quarter of 2011 primarily as a result of increased retentions in the major medical business for groups and individuals, short term medical and limited medical lines of business partially offset by a decrease in the student accident line as a result of the cancellation of a producer of this product; (ii) an increase of $1.4 million of earned premiums in the Individual life, annuities and other segment primarily as a result of the ceding and commutation of certain ordinary life and annuity business during 2010; partially offset by (iii) a $4.0 million decrease in the Medical Stop-Loss segment primarily due to the cancellation of non-owned managing general underwriters in 2010; and (iv) a $1.8 million decrease in the Group disability, life, annuities and DBL segment primarily due to the point of service line which has been discontinued.

Net Investment Income

Total net investment income increased $.7 million. The overall annualized investment yields were 4.4% and 4.1% (approximately 4.6% and 4.4%, on a tax advantaged basis) in the first quarter of 2011 and 2010, respectively. The overall increase was primarily a result of increased partnership income offset, in part, by a decrease in investment income on bonds, equities and short-term investments due to lower yields and the shorter duration of our portfolio. The annualized investment yields on bonds, equities and short-term investments were 4.0% and 4.5% in the first quarter of 2011 and 2010, respectively. IHC has approximately $131.6 million in highly rated shorter duration securities earning on average 1.6%. A portfolio that is shorter in duration enables us, if we deem prudent, the flexibility to reinvest in much higher yielding longer-term securities, which would significantly increase investment income.

Net Realized Investment Gains and Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Losses, Net

The Company had net realized investment losses of $.2 million in 2011 compared to $.3 million of net realized gains in 2010. These amounts include gains and losses from sales of fixed maturities and equity securities available-for-sale and other investments. Decisions to sell securities are based on management's ongoing evaluation of investment opportunities and economic and market conditions, thus creating fluctuations in gains and losses from period to period.

For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded $.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively, of other-than-temporary impairment losses, pre-tax. Other-than-temporary impairment losses in 2011 consist of $.3 million of credit losses resulting from expected cash flows of debt securities that are less than the debt securities’ amortized cost. In 2010, other-than-temporary impairment losses consist of $.9 million of credit losses resulting from expected cash flows of debt securities that are less than the debt securities’ amortized cost and $.7 million resulting from the Company’s intent to sell certain municipal debt securities prior to the recovery of their amortized cost bases.

Fee Income and Other Income

Fee income decreased $.2 million to $7.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $7.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2010.

Total other income decreased $.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2011 to $1.5 million from $1.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2010.

Insurance Benefits, Claims and Reserves

Benefits, claims and reserves in the first quarter 2011 includes three months of benefits, claims and reserves from AMIC of $11.0 million compared to one month of benefits, claims and reserves from AMIC of $4.1 million in 2010. Excluding these amounts, benefits, claims and reserves increased $.5 million. The increase is primarily attributable to: (i) an increase of $3.7 million in the Fully Insured Health segment, principally due to the increase in premiums on the major medical business for groups and individuals, short term medical and limited medical lines of business partially offset by a decrease in the student accident line as a result of a lower volume of business; (ii) a $.8 million increase in the Individual life, annuity and other segment primarily resulting from an increase in individual annuity contracts in 2011 and an increase in ordinary life and annuities; partially offset by (iii) a decrease of $1.8 million in the Medical Stop-Loss segment, largely resulting from a decrease in premiums earned; and (iv) a $2.2 million decrease in the Group disability, life, annuities and DBL segment largely as a result of higher claims on the LTD and GTL lines of business and a decrease in the point of service line which has been discontinued.

Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs increased $.4 million.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses in first quarter 2011 include three months of expenses from AMIC of $7.3 million compared to one month of expenses from AMIC of $2.9 million in 2010. Excluding these amounts, selling, general and administrative expenses increased $.2 million. The decrease is primarily due to: (i) a $1.2 million decrease in commissions and other general expenses in the Medical Stop-Loss segment due to a decrease in volume as a result of reduced production; partially offset by (ii) a $1.6 million increase in the Fully Insured Health segment largely due to an increased volume of business in the major medical business for groups and individuals, short term medical and limited medical lines of business in 2011; and (iii) a net decrease of $.2 million in the selling, general and administrative expenses of all other lines of business.

Income Taxes

In 2011, IHC eliminated $2.3 million of previously recorded deferred income taxes due to management’s intention to adopt tax planning strategies to recover its investment in AMIC in a tax-free manner. Excluding this transaction, the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was 23.5% compared to 37.7% in 2010. Under the above assumptions, IHC did not record deferred taxes in the first quarter of 2011 relative to its share of earnings from its investment in AMIC, as it had in prior years, resulting in the lower effective tax rate in the current year.

LIQUIDITY

Insurance Group

The Insurance Group normally provides cash flow from: (i) operations; (ii) the receipt of scheduled principal payments on its portfolio of fixed maturities; and (iii) earnings on investments. Such cash flow is partially used to fund liabilities for insurance policy benefits. These liabilities represent long-term and short-term obligations.

Corporate

Corporate derives its funds principally from: (i) dividends from the Insurance Group; (ii) management fees from its subsidiaries; and (iii) investment income from Corporate liquidity. Regulatory constraints historically have not affected the Company's consolidated liquidity, although state insurance laws have provisions relating to the ability of the parent company to use cash generated by the Insurance Group. No dividends were declared or paid by the Insurance Group in the three months ended March 31, 2011 or 2010.

Cash Flows

The Company had $11.4 million of cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $2.5 million.

Net cash used by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $2.8 million of which $1.0 million was used to acquire additional shares of AMIC.

The Company has $460.3 million of insurance reserves that it expects to ultimately pay out of current assets and cash flows from future business. If necessary, the Company could utilize the cash received from maturities and repayments of its fixed maturity investments if the timing of claim payments associated with the Company's insurance resources does not coincide with future cash flows. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, cash received from the maturities and other repayments of fixed maturities was $17.8 million.

The Company believes it has sufficient cash to meet its currently anticipated business requirements over the next twelve months including working capital requirements and capital investments.

BALANCE SHEET

The Company had net receivables from reinsurers of $124.9 million at March 31, 2011. All of such reinsurance receivables are highly rated companies or are adequately secured. No allowance for doubtful accounts was necessary at March 31, 2011.

The Company's health reserves by segment are as follows (in thousands):


		Total Health Reserves
		March 31,		December 31,
		2011		2010

Medical Stop-Loss	$	62,874	$	64,338
Fully Insured Health		31,308		34,540
Group Disability		94,238		90,633
Individual A&H and Other		8,719		8,457

	$	197,139	$	197,968

Major factors that affect the Projected Net Loss Ratio assumption in reserving for medical stop-loss relate to: (i) frequency and severity of claims; (ii) changes in medical trend resulting from the influences of underlying cost inflation, changes in utilization and demand for medical services, the impact of new medical technology and changes in medical treatment protocols; and (ii) the adherence by the MGUs that produce and administer this business to the Company's underwriting guidelines. Changes in these underlying factors are what determine the reasonably likely changes in the Projected Net Loss Ratio.

The primary assumption in the determination of fully insured reserves is that historical claim development patterns tend to be representative of future claim development patterns. Factors which may affect this assumption include changes in claim payment processing times and procedures, changes in product design, changes in time delay in submission of claims, and the incidence of unusually large claims. The reserving analysis includes a review of claim processing statistical measures and large claim early notifications; the potential impacts of any changes in these factors are minimal. The time delay in submission of claims tends to be stable over time and not subject to significant volatility. Since our analysis considered a variety of outcomes related to these factors, the Company does not believe that any reasonably likely change in these factors will have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.

The $8.6 million increase in IHC’s stockholders' equity in the first three months of 2011 is primarily due to $3.2 million of net income and the acquisition of $5.0 million of noncontrolling interests in AMIC.

Asset Quality and Investment Impairments

The nature and quality of insurance company investments must comply with all applicable statutes and regulations, which have been promulgated primarily for the protection of policyholders. Although the Company's gross unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities totaled $14.9 million at March 31, 2011, approximately 96.6% of the Company’s fixed maturities were investment grade and continue to be rated on average AA. The Company marks all of its available-for-sale securities to fair value through accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. These investments tend to carry less default risk and, therefore, lower interest rates than other types of fixed maturity investments. At March 31, 2011, approximately 3.4% (or 26.6 million) of the carrying value of fixed maturities was invested in non-investment grade fixed maturities (primarily mortgage securities) (investments in such securities have different risks than investment grade securities, including greater risk of loss upon default, and thinner trading markets). The increase in non-investment grade securities is primarily due to the downgrades in credit ratings of certain Alt-A mortgage securities The Company does not have any non-performing fixed maturities at March 31, 2011.

The Company reviews its investments regularly and monitors its investments continually for impairments. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company recorded $.3 million of losses for other-than-temporary impairments. The unrealized losses on all remaining available-for-sale securities have been evaluated in accordance with the Company's impairment policy and were determined to be temporary in nature at March 31, 2011. The following table summarizes the carrying value of securities with fair values less than 80% of their amortized cost at March 31, 2011 by the length of time the fair values of those securities were below 80% of their amortized cost (in thousands):


				Greater than		Greater than
				3 months,		6 months,
		Less than		less than		less than		Greater than
		3 months		6 months		12 months		12 months		Total

Fixed maturities	$	1,191	$	-	$	146	$	697	$	2,034

Net unrealized gains were $.6 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. In 2011, the Company experienced a decrease in net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities of $.2 million which was offset by $.1 million of deferred taxes and $.1 million of deferred policy acquisition costs. From time to time, as warranted, the Company may employ investment strategies to mitigate interest rate and other market exposures. Further deterioration in credit quality of the companies backing the securities, further deterioration in the condition of the financial services industry, a continuation of the current imbalances in liquidity that exist in the marketplace, a continuation or worsening of the current economic recession, or additional declines in real estate values may further affect the fair value of these securities and increase the potential that certain unrealized losses be designated as other-than-temporary in future periods and the Company may incur additional write-downs.

CAPITAL RESOURCES

Due to its strong capital ratios, broad licensing and excellent asset quality and credit-worthiness, the Insurance Group remains well positioned to increase or diversify its current activities. It is anticipated that future acquisitions or other expansion of operations will be funded internally from existing capital and surplus and parent company liquidity. In the event additional funds are required, it is expected that they would be borrowed or raised in the public or private capital markets to the extent determined to be necessary or desirable.

IHC enters into a variety of contractual obligations with third parties in the ordinary course of its operations, including liabilities for insurance reserves, funds on deposit, debt and operating lease obligations. However, IHC does not believe that its cash flow requirements can be fully assessed based

solely upon an analysis of these obligations. Future cash outflows, whether they are contractual obligations or not, also will vary based upon IHC’s future needs. Although some outflows are fixed, others depend on future events. The maturity distribution of the Company’s obligations, as of March 31, 2011, is not materially different from that reported in the schedule of such obligations at December 31, 2010 which was included in Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

OUTLOOK

The Company remained highly liquid in 2011 with a shorter duration portfolio. As a result, the yields on our investment portfolio were, and continue to remain, lower than in prior years and investment income may continue to be depressed for the balance of the year. IHC has approximately $131.6 million in highly rated shorter maturity securities earning on average 1.6%; our portfolio as a whole is rated, on average, AA. The low duration of our portfolio enables us, if we deem prudent, the flexibility to reinvest in much higher yielding longer-term securities, which would significantly increase investment income. A low duration portfolio such as ours also mitigates the adverse impact of potential inflation. IHC will continue to monitor the financial markets and invest accordingly.

At March 31, 2011, IHC owned approximately 63.0% of the outstanding common stock of AMIC. It is the Company’s intention to acquire additional shares of AMIC stock in the market and/or in private transactions in order to increase its investment to 80%.

For 2011, we will continue to emphasize:

Preparing for health care reform by proactively adjusting our mix of Fully Insured Health products and distribution strategies to take advantage of changing market demands, while continuing to increase the efficiency of our fully insured administrative companies.

Increasing the efficiency of our medical stop-loss operations and seeking to acquire additional Medical Stop-Loss business to increase our premiums in a controlled underwriting environment. We have determined that the results of MGUs in which we have ownership generally outperform those of ones we do not own by a substantial margin, which is why we have reduced our block to focus primarily on business written by owned MGUs.

As of May 1, 2011, we have consolidated our owned MGUs into one functional unit that we have branded as IHC Risk Solutions (“IHCRS”). This consolidation significantly enhances our operational efficiencies, allows us to be more focused on our underwriting results and combine the regional knowledge of our owned MGUs in order to deliver medical stop-loss on a direct basis. Medical stop-business written in 2011 will be quite profitable due to: (i) the underwriting and sales discipline resulting from the consolidation of IHCRS; (ii) the 20% average rate increases achieved by IHCRS on January renewal business; (iii) reduction in run-out from poorly performing non-owned programs that have been cancelled; and (iv) a hardening of the market. In addition we will retain more risk on our business as a result of our increased capital base, which will increase our net retained premiums and our future profits starting next year.

Closely monitoring the experience in our Group disability, life annuities and DBL business.

We will continue to focus on our strategic objectives, including expanding our distribution network. However, the success of a portion of our Fully Insured Health business may be affected by the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 signed by President Obama in March 2010, and its subsequent interpretations by state and federal regulators and its possible revision by the newly-elected Congress. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has now issued its proposed regulations. The regulations proposed to-date (including those mandating minimum loss ratios) seem to have validated our strategy of pursuing niche lines of business across many states utilizing multiple carriers. We have begun a comprehensive review of all the options for IHC and we are continuing a thorough evaluation of our options for those health insurance products that may be affected.

Although the law will generally require insurers to operate with a lower expense structure for major medical plans in the small employer and individual markets, the law appears to make exceptions for carriers, such as ours, that have a minimal presence in any one state. “Non-essential” lines of business are not impacted by health care reform.

Our results depend on the adequacy of our product pricing, our underwriting and the accuracy of our reserving methodology, returns on our invested assets and our ability to manage expenses. Therefore, factors affecting these items, including unemployment and global financial markets, may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company manages interest rate risk by seeking to maintain an investment portfolio with a duration and average life that falls within the band of the duration and average life of the applicable liabilities. Options may be utilized to modify the duration and average life of such assets.

The Company monitors its investment portfolio on a continuous basis and believes that the liquidity of the Insurance Group will not be adversely affected by its current investments. This monitoring includes the maintenance of an asset-liability model that matches current insurance liability cash flows with current investment cash flows. This is accomplished by first creating an insurance model of the Company's in-force policies using current assumptions on mortality, lapses and expenses. Then, current investments are assigned to specific insurance blocks in the model using appropriate prepayment schedules and future reinvestment patterns.

The results of the model specify whether the investments and their related cash flows can support the related current insurance cash flows. Additionally, various scenarios are developed changing interest rates and other related assumptions. These scenarios help evaluate the market risk due to changing interest rates in relation to the business of the Insurance Group.

The expected change in fair value as a percentage of the Company's fixed income portfolio at March 31, 2011 given a 100 to 200 basis point rise or decline in interest rates is not materially different than the expected change at December 31, 2010 included in Item 7A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In the Company's analysis of the asset-liability model, a 100 to 200 basis point change in interest rates on the Insurance Group's liabilities would not be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company. With respect to its liabilities, if interest rates were to increase, the risk to the Company is that policies would be surrendered and assets would need to be sold. This is not a material exposure to the Company since a large portion of the Insurance Group's interest sensitive policies are burial policies that are not subject to the typical surrender patterns of other interest sensitive policies, and many of the Insurance Group's universal life and annuity policies were acquired from liquidated companies which tend to exhibit lower surrender rates than such policies of continuing companies. Additionally, there are charges to help offset the benefits being surrendered. If interest rates were to decrease substantially, the risk to the Company is that some of its investment assets would be subject to early redemption. This is not a material exposure because the Company would have additional unrealized gains in its investment portfolio to help offset the future reduction of investment income. With respect to its investments, the Company employs (from time to time as warranted) investment strategies to mitigate interest rate and other market exposures.

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

IHC’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer supervised and participated in IHC’s evaluation of its disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in IHC’s periodic reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Based upon that evaluation, IHC’S Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that IHC’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

There has been no change in IHC’s internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2011 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, IHC's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our businesses. We have established reserves that we believe are sufficient given information presently available related to our outstanding legal proceedings and claims. We do not anticipate that the result of any pending legal proceeding or claim will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or cash flows, although there could be such an effect on our results of operations for any particular period.

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

There were no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 in Item 1A to Part 1 of Form 10-K.

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Private Placements

In the first quarter of 2011, IHC acquired an aggregate 900,325 shares of AMIC common stock from noncontrolling interests in exchange for the issuance of 600,218 shares of common stock as private placements of unregistered securities under section 4(2) of the Securities Act. Accordingly, the shares will be “restricted securities”, subject to legend and will not be freely tradable in the United States until the shares are registered for resale under the Securities Act, or to the extent they are tradable under Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act or any other available exemption. Information pertaining to the Company’s common stock is provided in Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,2010.

Share Repurchase Program

IHC has a program, initiated in 1991, under which it repurchases shares of its common stock. As of March 31, 2011, 293,600 shares were still authorized to be repurchased under the plan. There were no share repurchases during the first quarter of 2011.

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable

ITEM 4.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Not applicable

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

On May 11, 2011, IHC entered into an officer employment agreement with Mr. Roy T.K. Thung, IHC’s Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors (see Exhibit 10.1). Under this employment agreement, if Mr. Thung’s employment by IHC or its affiliate were to cease under certain circumstances, Mr. Thung would be entitled to receive a lump-sum severance amount equal to the average annual aggregate total compensation received by Mr. Thung during the preceding five years, adjusted pro rata for the applicable severance period. The applicable severance period would be the longer of: (i) twelve months and (ii) a number of months equal to the aggregate number of years of service of Mr. Thung to IHC and its affiliates. The circumstances under which such severance would be paid are: (i) Mr. Thung’s employment by IHC being involuntarily terminated under circumstances that would not constitute “cause” ( i.e. , Mr. Thung’s material failure to follow IHC’s lawful directions, material failure to follow IHC’s corporate policies, breach of the non-compete covenants in the employment agreement or his engaging in unlawful behavior that would damage IHC or its reputation); (ii) such employment being voluntarily terminated under circumstances that would constitute “good reason” ( i.e. , in connection with IHC’s material breach of its obligations under the employment agreement; (iii) upon Mr. Thung’s death or permanent disability; (iv) upon IHC’s non-renewal of the employment agreement; or (v) upon a change in control of IHC or its ultimate parent. In addition, under the agreement, Mr. Thung is entitled to an incentive payment upon the disposition of a strategic asset of IHC equal to 3% of the amount above which the consideration received by IHC for such disposition exceeds the book value of such asset as of March 31, 2011. Similarly, any termination of the agreement other than for “cause” triggers an incentive payment to Mr. Thung in respect such appreciation in book value of IHC overall. The initial term of Mr. Thung’s employment agreement is through December 31, 2014, but, by its terms, it will be automatically extended for successive two-year periods unless one hundred twenty days’ notice of non-renewal is given by IHC.

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

10.1

Officer Employment Agreement, by and between Independence Holding Company and Mr. Roy T.K. Thung, dated as of May 11, 2011.

31.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and President Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY

(REGISTRANT)

By:

/s/Roy T. K. Thung

Date:

May 12, 2011

Roy T.K. Thung

Chief Executive Officer, President

and Chairman

By:

/s/Teresa A. Herbert

Date:

May 12, 2011

Teresa A. Herbert

Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 10.1

OFFICER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Officer Employment Agreement (this “ Agreement ”), by and between Independence Holding Company, a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), and Mr. Roy T.K. Thung, an individual resident in the State of New York (the “ Employee ”), is made as of May 11, 2011.

Recitals

The Employee is the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company and Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors.

The Employee and the Company are parties to that certain Retirement Benefit Agreement, dated as of September 30, 1991, as amended (the “ Retirement Agreement ”).

The Company wishes to employ the Employee, and the Employee wishes to be employed by the Company, in the capacity and on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

Terms and Conditions

In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, along with other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

Employment

1.1.

Term of Employment . The initial term of the employment agreed to hereunder shall commence on the date hereof and shall end at 11:59 p.m., New York City local time, on December 31, 2014 (the “ Initial Term ”); provided , however , that such term of employment shall be automatically extended for successive two-year (2) year periods thereafter (each, a “ Renewal Period ”), unless the Company or the Employee shall, at least one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the expiration of the then-applicable term, have given written notice (a “ Non-Renewal Notice ”) to the other party that such employment term shall not be so extended, in which case no such extension shall occur. The Initial Term together with each Renewal Period, if any, are collectively referred to herein as the “ Covered Employment Term .”

1.2.

Term of Agreement . The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and shall continue until any and all obligations of any party hereto to any other party hereto shall have been performed in-full or validly waived pursuant to the applicable provisions hereof (the “ Agreement Term ”).

1.3.

Nature of Duties . The Employee shall be employed by the Company as its Chief Executive Officer and President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Except as provided herein, the Employee shall work exclusively for the Company and its corporate affiliates and shall, at each moment in time, have the actual authority, powers and duties with the Company customarily associated with the officer position the Employee then holds (the “ Duties ”). The Employee shall devote his full business time and effort to the performance of his duties for the Company and its corporate affiliates, which he shall perform faithfully and to the best of his ability. At all times during which the Employee remains an employee of the Company, the Employee shall, if elected, serve as a member of the Company’s board of directors and, at the request of the Company’s corporate Secretary, as an officer or director of any other affiliate or subsidiary of the Company, in each case without additional remuneration therefor. The

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Employee shall be subject to the Company’s policies, procedures and approval practices, as generally in effect and as the same may be modified from time-to-time.

1.4.

Place of Performance . The Employee shall, at all times, be based only in the Company’s offices maintained within seventy-five (75) miles of New York, New York, and shall be capable of performing all duties of the Employee that the Company shall require of him (in accordance with the other terms hereof) in such office, except for required travel in the ordinary course of business of frequency not greater than is reasonable, equitable and customary within the applicable industry for executives of similar responsibility, under the circumstances.

Compensation

2.1.

Base Salary . The Company and its affiliates shall pay the Employee a base salary at the annual rate in effect as of the date hereof (as the same may be adjusted upward from time to time in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, the “ Base Salary ”). The Base Salary shall be paid in conformity with the Company’s usual salary payment practices, as then generally in effect.

2.2.

Periodic Bonus . In addition, the Employee may, in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion , receive a periodic bonus. Any such bonus shall be payable pursuant to the Company’s customary practice. For purposes of clarity: the bonus referenced in this Section 2.2 is purely discretionary, may or may not be paid in respect of any particular time period, and the payment of any such bonus shall not be construed or interpreted as guaranteeing or otherwise affecting the payment of any subsequent bonus. Any bonus paid under this Section 2.2 shall be referred to herein as a “ Periodic Bonus .”

2.3.

Strategic and Long-Term Incentive . In addition, the Company shall pay to the Employee a cash incentive in amount and upon such event as set forth on Annex A hereto, which Annex is incorporated into this Agreement and hereby made a legal part hereof. Any cash incentive paid under this Section 2.3 shall be referred to herein as a “ Strategic and Long-Term Incentive .”

2.4.

Benefits . In addition, the Employee shall be entitled to participate in all employee benefit plans and programs, including paid vacations, to the same extent generally available to, and then in effect for, the Company’s other officers, in accordance with the terms of those plans and programs, as the same may be modified, from time to time.

2.5.

Expenses . In addition, the Employee shall be entitled to receive prompt reimbursement for all reasonable and customary travel and business expenses incurred in connection with his employment, but must incur and shall account for those expenses in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Company.

2.6.

Additional Compensation . In addition, the Employee shall continue to receive such perquisites incident to employment (if any) as have been provided to the Employee during the one (1) year preceding the entering into of this Agreement.

Termination; Change in Control

3.1.

Rights and Duties . If the Employee’s employment by the Company is terminated, he shall be entitled to the amounts or benefits shown below, subject to the balance of this Section 3. Any provision of Section 2 hereof to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event of such a termination, the Company and the Employee shall have no further obligations to each other under this Agreement, except (i) as set forth in this Section 3, (ii) the Employee’s obligations under Section 4 and (iii) the mutual

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arbitration obligations and other rights and obligations set forth under Section 5, all of which shall survive any such termination.

3.2.

Qualifying Terminations . Any of the following events resulting in a cessation of the Employee’s employment by the Company during the Covered Employment Term shall constitute a “ Qualifying Termination ”: (i) discharge by the Company without Cause (as hereinafter defined); (ii) the Employee’s resignation with Good Reason; (iii) the Employee’s death; or (iv) the Employee’s Permanent Disability.

3.3.

Disqualifying Terminations . Any of the following events resulting in a cessation of the Employee’s employment by the Company during the Agreement Term shall constitute a “ Disqualifying Termination ”: (i) discharge by the Company with Cause; or (ii) the Employee’s resignation without Good Reason.

3.4.

Definitions . For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(A)

“ Cause ” exists upon any of the following:

(i)

the Employee’s refusal to perform the Duties, as the Duties exist as of the date hereof (other than by reason of physical or mental illness, injury, or condition), after the Employee has been given notice by the Company of such default and a reasonable opportunity to cure same;

(ii)

the Employee’s material failure to comply with applicable, material Company policies, as in effect as of the date hereof, after the Employee has been given notice of such failure and a reasonable opportunity to cure same;

(iii)

the Employee’s breach of any of his obligations under Section 4 of this Agreement; or

(iv)

the Employee’s conviction of a felony or the Employee’s commission of any crime involving financial or accounting fraud upon the Company, its corporate affiliates or their respective clients or policyholders.

(B)

“ Change in Control ” means, with respect to an entity:

(i)

the purchase or other acquisition by any person, entity or group of persons, within the meaning of Section 13(d) or Section 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (or any comparable successor provision, the “ Exchange Act ”), of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of fifty percent (50%) or more of either (a) the outstanding shares of common stock (on a fully diluted basis) of such entity or (b) the combined voting power of the entity’s then-outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of such entity;

(ii)

the consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation of such entity, in each case, with respect to which either (a) each person who was a stockholder of such entity immediately prior to such reorganization, merger or consolidation does not, immediately thereafter, owns the same percentage of the combined voting power entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the

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reorganized, merged or consolidated entity as such person held immediately prior to such reorganization, merger or consolidation, or (b) persons who were stockholders of such entity immediately prior to such reorganization, merger or consolidation do not, immediately thereafter, own more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the reorganized, merged or consolidated entity;

(iii)

a liquidation or dissolution of such entity;

(iv)

any transaction, as a result of which a stockholder of such entity owning more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of such entity immediately prior to such transaction does not, immediately thereafter, continue to own more than fifty (50%) of such voting power;

(v)

the sale of all or substantially all of such entity’s assets; or

(vi)

any other sale, transfer, hypothecation or transaction or any other event, the intent of which may reasonably and equitably be construed to be to effect, or the effect of which may reasonably and equitably be construed to be, a result substantially equivalent to that of any of the foregoing (i) through (v).

(C)

“ Change in Control Event ” means any of the following: (i) the public announcement of, or the entering into of a binding agreement, by the Company, in respect of, a Change in Control of the Company; (ii) a Change in Control of the Company; or (iii) a Change in Control of the Company’s ultimate parent.

(D)

“ Diminution in Responsibility ” means any of the following:

(i)

a material diminution in the Employee’s authority, duties and responsibilities or the assignation to the Employee of duties and responsibilities that are materially inconsistent with the Employee’s apparent authority or title with the Company, considered equitably under the circumstances and with reference to officers with similar titles at companies within the Company’s industry; or

(ii)

other circumstances that would constitute “constructive termination” under applicable employment law.

(E)

“ Good Reason ” means any of the following:

(i)

the Company’s breach of any material provision of this Agreement, after the Company has been given notice of such breach and a reasonable opportunity to cure such breach;

(ii)

a change in the Employee’s officer title;

(iii)

the occurrence of a Diminution of Responsibility;

(iv)

the Employee’s receipt of a Non-Renewal Notice; or

(v)

the occurrence of a Change in Control Event.

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(F)

“ Lump Sum Severance Payment ” means an amount in cash equal to the result of multiplying (i) the Monthly Severance by (ii) the Severance Period.

(G)

“ Monthly Severance ” means an amount equal to the result of dividing (i) the average aggregate cash compensation ( i.e. , Base Salary plus Periodic Bonus, but not including any Additional Compensation) received by the Employee from the Company during the then-applicable preceding five (5) completed calendar years, excluding any Strategic and Long-Term Incentive paid to the Employee during such period, by (ii) twelve (12).

(H)

“ Permanent Disability ” means Employee’s inability substantially to perform his duties and responsibilities under this Agreement by reason of any physical or mental incapacity for a period of one-hundred-eighty (180) consecutive days, or two or more periods of ninety (90) consecutive days each in any seven hundred twenty (720) day period.

(I)

“ Severance Period ” means a number of months equal to the aggregate number (not necessarily continuous) of completed years of service as an employee of the Company or of any of its corporate affiliates.

3.5.

Severance Payments .

(A)

Qualifying Termination . In the event of a Qualifying Termination, the Employee, subject (except in the case of the Employee’s death) to the Employee’s continued and uninterrupted adherence to the provisions of Section 4 hereof (for such duration as stated in Section 4) and the Employee’s (or his Estate’s) execution of a release in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Company, shall immediately be entitled to receive the Lump Sum Severance Payment, subject only to the Company’s withholding obligations under applicable laws. In addition, any provision hereof or in any other document to the contrary notwithstanding, immediately upon any Qualifying Termination, each and every equity or equity-based compensation award then held by the Employee shall be fully and completely vested and exercisable, and any condition or restriction upon the Employee’s full right and title thereto (subject to the payment of any exercise price required pursuant to such award’s terms) shall lapse and terminate.

(B)

Disqualifying Termination . In the event of a Disqualifying Termination, the Employee shall not be entitled to any payments or benefits after the date of such termination, except for (i) payments or extensions of benefits required under applicable laws and (ii) payments of compensation and reimbursement of expenses (in accordance with the terms hereof and the Company’s customary and reasonable practices) properly accrued as of such date.

Covenants of Employee

4.1.

Non-Compete . The Employee agrees that, during the Covered Employment Term plus the longer of any Severance Period and one (1) year following any termination of the Employee’s employment by the Company, the Employee (including any entity controlled by the Employee, and any agent or employee of the Employee) shall not, directly or indirectly, as an owner, employee or otherwise, compete with either the business of the Company as then conducted (collectively, the “ Prohibited Field ”), or, directly or indirectly, own, manage or control, or participate in the ownership, management, or control of any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, association or other business entity which so competes. For purposes of clarity, this Section 4.1 prohibits actual competition with the Company within the Prohibited Field and/or employment with a competitor of the Company in any position or consulting arrangement in which the Employee’s duties relate in any material way to business activities in

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competition with the Company in the Prohibited Field. The restrictions set forth in this paragraph extend to the entire United States of America.

4.2.

Non-Solicit . The Employee agrees that, during the Covered Employment Term plus the longer of any Severance Period and one (1) year following any termination of the Employee’s employment by the Company, the Employee shall not solicit for employment (or assist with such solicitation) any employee or former employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The restrictions set forth in the foregoing sentence apply to the solicitation of any person who is or, within one (1) year before the termination of the Employee’s employment by the Company, was an employee of the Company or its subsidiary (as the case may be). Additionally, the Employee agrees, during any Severance Period, not to solicit (or assist with such solicitation) any customer or client of the Company or of its subsidiaries, if such solicitation or assistance could reasonably be expected to result in diversion of revenues from the business of the Company its subsidiary (as the case may be). For the purpose of the restrictions set forth in the foregoing sentence, the terms “customer” and “client” include any person, private entity or governmental entity (or employee or agent thereof), within or outside the United States of America, with whom the Company its subsidiaries does or has done business within the one (1) year preceding the termination of the Employee’s employment by the Company.

4.3.

Confidentiality . During the Covered Employment Term and thereafter, (i) the Employee will not divulge, transmit or otherwise disclose (except as legally compelled by court order, and then only to the extent required, after prompt notice to the Company of any such order), directly or indirectly, other than in the regular and proper course of business of the Company, any confidential knowledge or information with respect to the operations, finances, organization or employees of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates, or with respect to confidential or secret processes, services, techniques, customers or plans with respect to the Company or its subsidiaries or its affiliates, including, but not limited to, producer lists, pricing information and customer lists; and (ii) the Employee will not use, directly or indirectly, any confidential information for the benefit of anyone other than the Company; provided , however , that the Employee has no obligation, express or implied, to refrain from using or disclosing to others any such knowledge or information which is or hereafter shall become available to the public other than through disclosure by the Employee. All new processes, techniques, know-how, inventions, plans, products, patents and devices developed, made or invented by the Employee, alone or with others, while an employee of the Company which are related to the business of the Company, shall be and become the sole property of the Company, unless released in writing by the Company, and the Employee hereby assigns any and all rights therein or thereto to the Company.

4.4.

Proprietary Rights . All files, records, correspondence, memoranda, notes or other documents (including, without limitation, those in computer-readable form) or property relating or belonging to the Company or its subsidiaries and affiliates, whether prepared by the Employee or otherwise coming into his possession in the course of the performance of his services under this Agreement, shall be the exclusive property of Company and shall be delivered to Company and not retained by the Employee (including, without limitations, any copies thereof) upon termination of the Employee’s employment by the Company for any reason whatsoever.

4.5.

Equitable Relief . The Employee acknowledges that a breach of the covenants contained in this Section 4 may cause irreparable damage to the Company and its subsidiaries and its affiliates, the exact amount of which will be difficult to ascertain, and that the remedies at law for any such breach will be inadequate. Accordingly, the Employee agrees that if he breaches any of the covenants contained in this Section 4, in addition to any other remedy which may be available at law or in equity, the Company shall be entitled to specific performance and injunctive relief. The parties agree that venue and jurisdiction for any civil action seeking any of the remedies provided in this Section 4.5 shall

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be exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York, and that any such action shall be governed by and adjudicated under New York law.

4.6.

Acknowledgements . The Company and the Employee further acknowledge that the time, scope, geographic area and other provisions of this Section 4 have been specifically negotiated by sophisticated commercial parties and agree that all such provisions are reasonable under the circumstances of the activities contemplated by this Agreement. In the event that the agreements in this Section 4 shall be determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable by reason of their extending for too great a period of time or over too great a geographical area or by reason of their being too extensive in any other respect, they shall be interpreted to extend only over the maximum period of time for which they may be enforceable and/or over the maximum geographical area as to which they may be enforceable and/or to the maximum extent in all other respects as to which they may be enforceable, all as determined by such court in such action.

4.7.

Further Assurances . The Employee agrees to cooperate with the Company, during the Covered Employment Term and thereafter (including following the Employee’s termination of employment for any reason), by making himself reasonably available to testify on behalf of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates in any action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative, and to assist the Company or any affiliate or subsidiary thereof, in any such action, suit, or proceeding, by providing information and meeting and consulting with the Company’s Board of Directors or its representatives or counsel, or representatives or counsel to the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate thereof as reasonably requested; provided , however that the same does not materially interfere with his then-current professional activities and is not contrary to the best interests of the Employee. The Company agrees to reimburse the Employee, on an after-tax basis, for all expenses actually incurred in connection with his provision of testimony or assistance.

4.8.

Non-Disparagement . The Employee agrees that, during the Covered Employment Term and thereafter, (including following the Employee’s termination of employment for any reason) he will not make statements or representations, or otherwise communicate, directly or indirectly, in writing, orally, or otherwise, or take any action which may, directly or indirectly, disparage the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates or their respective officers, directors, employees, advisors, businesses or reputations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Employee from making truthful statements or disclosures that are required by applicable law, regulation or legal process.

General Provisions

5.1.

Governing Law . The laws of the State of New York (without giving effect to its conflict of laws principles) will govern all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement and the transactions it contemplates, including, without limitation, its interpretation, construction, performance and enforcement.

5.2.

Notices

(A)

Requirement of a Writing; Permitted Methods of Delivery . Each party giving or making any notice, request, demand or other communication (each, a “ Notice ”) pursuant to this Agreement shall give such Notice in writing and use one of the following methods of delivery: (i) personal delivery; (ii) registered or certified mail (in each case, return receipt requested and postage prepaid); (iii) nationally recognized overnight courier (with all fees prepaid); or (iv) facsimile.

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(B)

Addressees and Addresses . Any party giving a Notice shall address the Notice to the appropriate person at the receiving party (the “ Addressee ”) at the address listed on the signature page of this Agreement or to another Addressee or another address as designated by a party in a Notice given pursuant to this Section 5.2.

(C)

Effectiveness of a Notice . A Notice is effective only if the party giving the Notice has complied with Sections 5.2 (A) and (B) of this Agreement and if the Addressee has received the Notice. A Notice shall be deemed to have been received as follows:

(i)

if a Notice is delivered in person, then upon delivery to the recipient’s address;

(ii)

if a Notice is sent by registered or certified U.S. Mail or nationally recognized overnight courier, three (3) business days after being mailed or delivered to such courier;

(iii)

if a Notice is sent by facsimile, upon receipt by the party giving the Notice of an acknowledgment or transmission report generated by the machine from which the facsimile was sent indicating that the facsimile was sent in its entirety to the Addressee’s facsimile number; or

(iv)

if the Addressee rejects or otherwise refuses to accept the Notice, or if the Notice cannot be delivered because of a change in address for which no Notice was given, then upon the rejection, refusal or inability to deliver the Notice.

5.3.

Arbitration . All controversies and claims arising under or relating to this Agreement, or the relationships or transactions contemplated hereby, are to be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association before a panel of three (3) arbitrators selected in accordance with those rules. Any such arbitration is to be conducted in New York, New York. Such arbitrators are to apply the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Each party shall submit to any court of competent jurisdiction for purposes of enforcing any award, order or judgment. Any award, order or judgment pursuant to the arbitration is final and may be entered and enforced exclusively in any New York state or federal court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitration specified in this Section 5.3 is intended to be the exclusive remedy available to each such party to this Agreement, except as set forth in Section 4.5.

5.4.

Amendments . The parties hereto may amend this Agreement only by a written agreement of all the parties hereto that identifies itself as an amendment to this Agreement.

5.5.

Waivers

(A)

No Oral Waivers . The parties hereto may waive this Agreement or any part hereof only by a writing executed by the party or parties against whom the waiver is sought to be enforced.

(B)

Effect of Failure, Delay or Course of Dealing . No failure or delay (i) in exercising any right or remedy, or (ii) in requiring the satisfaction of any condition, under this Agreement, and no act, omission or course of dealing between the parties shall operate as a waiver or estoppel of any right, remedy or condition.

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(C)

Each Waiver for a Specific Purpose . A waiver made in writing on one occasion shall be effective only in that instance and only for the purpose stated therein. A waiver once given shall not be construed as a waiver of any future occasion.

5.6.

Severability . If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, so long as the essential terms and conditions of this Agreement for each party hereto remain valid, binding and enforceable.

5.7.

Entire Agreement . Except as expressly stated in this Agreement: (i) this Agreement constitutes the final agreement among the parties hereto; (ii) it is the complete and exclusive expression of the parties’ agreement on the matters contained in this Agreement; (iii) all prior and contemporaneous negotiations and agreements among and between the parties on the matters contained in this Agreement are hereby expressly merged into and superseded by this Agreement; (iv) the provisions of this Agreement may not be explained, supplemented or qualified through evidence of trade usage or a prior course of dealings; (v) in entering into this Agreement, neither party hereto has relied upon any statement, representation, warranty or agreement of the other party; and (vi) there are no conditions precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement.

5.8.

Counterparts . The parties hereto may execute this Agreement in multiple counterparts, each of which constitutes an original, and all of which, collectively, constitute only one agreement. The signatures of all of the parties need not appear on the same counterpart, and delivery of an executed counterpart signature page by facsimile is as effective as executing and delivering this Agreement in the presence of the other parties to this Agreement. This Agreement is effective upon delivery of one executed counterpart from each party hereto to each other party.

5.9.

Third-Party Beneficiaries . Other than as expressly stated herein, this Agreement does not, and is not intended to, confer any rights or remedies upon any person other than the signatories.

5.10.

Successors . This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the Employee and the Employee’s estate. The Employee may not assign or pledge this Agreement or any rights arising hereunder, except to the extent permitted under the terms of the benefit plans in which the Employee participates. The Company may assign this Agreement without the Employee’s consent to any successor to its business that agrees in writing to be bound by this Agreement, after which assignment any reference to the “Company” in this Agreement shall be deemed to be a reference to such successor, and the Company thereafter shall have no further primary, secondary or other responsibilities, obligations or liabilities under this Agreement of any kind.

5.11.

Additional Acknowledgements

(A)

THE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THE EMPLOYEE RELATING TO THE SUBJECTS COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT ARE CONTAINED IN IT AND THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAS ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT VOLUNTARILY AND NOT IN RELIANCE ON ANY PROMISES OR REPRESENTATIONS BY THE COMPANY OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT.

(B)

THE EMPLOYEE FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAS CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT, THAT THE EMPLOYEE UNDERSTANDS ALL OF IT, AND THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THIS AGREEMENT WITH THE EMPLOYEE’S PRIVATE LEGAL COUNSEL AND HAS AVAILED

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HIMSELF OF THAT OPPORTUNITY TO THE EXTENT THE EMPLOYEE WISHES TO DO SO. THE EMPLOYEE UNDERSTANDS THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT THE EMPLOYEE IS GIVING UP HIS RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AS TO CLAIMS ASSERTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.3.

5.12.

409A Tax Liability .

(A)

This Agreement is intended to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“ Section 409A ”) or an exemption thereunder and shall be construed and administered in accordance with Section 409A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, payments provided under this Agreement may only be made upon an event and in a manner that complies with Section 409A or an applicable exemption. Any payments under this Agreement that may be excluded from Section 409A either as separation pay due to an involuntary separation from service or as a short-term deferral shall be excluded from Section 409A to the maximum extent possible. For purposes of Section 409A, each installment payment provided under this Agreement shall be treated as a separate payment. Any payments to be made under this Agreement upon a termination of employment shall only be made upon a “separation from service” under Section 409A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company makes no representations that the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement comply with Section 409A and in no event shall the Company be liable for all or any portion of any taxes, penalties, interest or other expenses that may be incurred by the Employee on account of non-compliance with Section 409A.

(B)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if at the time of the Employee’s termination of employment, he is a “specified employee,” determined in accordance with Section 409A, any payments and benefits provided under this Agreement that constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” subject to Section 409A that are provided to the Employee on account of his separation from service shall be delayed for six (6) months. Any payments that would otherwise have been made during such six-month period shall be paid in a lump sum within fifteen (15) days after the end of such six-month period without interest. If the Employee dies during such six-month period, any delayed payment shall be paid to the Employee’s estate in a lump sum within fifteen (15) days following the Employee’s death.

(C)

To the extent required by Section 409A, each reimbursement or in-kind benefit provided under this Agreement shall be provided in accordance with the following:

(i)

the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided, during each calendar year cannot affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other calendar year;

(ii)

any reimbursement of an eligible expense shall be paid to the Employee on or before the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the expense was incurred; and

(iii)

any right to reimbursements or in-kind benefits under this Agreement shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

(D)

Any tax gross-up payments provided under this Agreement shall be paid to the Employee on or before December 31 ^st of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the Employee remits the related taxes.

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5.13.

Retirement Agreement . The Retirement Agreement, and each and every provision thereof, remains in full force and effect, and no provision of the Agreement is intended to modify, waiver or amend any provision of the Retirement Agreement.

[Signature page follows.]

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Exhibit 10.1

THE PARTIES HERETO, INTENDING TO BE LEGALLY BOUND, have executed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.

[P:\LEGAL\Vandervoort\Secure\DMSW\Thung Officer Employment Agreement.doc]

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Exhibit 10.1

Annex A

Strategic and Long-Term Incentive

Capitalized terms used herein have the definition given to them in the Officer Employment Agreement to which this document is annexed.

Upon the sale, transfer, hypothecation, license or like disposition (each, a “ Sale ”) of any asset of the Company (or of its subsidiary), whether owned by the Company (or its subsidiary) as of the date of the Agreement or acquired thereafter, whether by merger, asset sale or otherwise, to any party other than a corporate affiliate of the Company as of the date of the Agreement, occurring ( or with respect to which negotiations or discussions incept) during the Covered Employment Term, the Company shall, promptly upon (but in no event later than ninety (90) days after) the consummation thereof pay to the Employee an amount in cash equal to the result of multiplying (a) the result of subtracting (i) the Adjusted Book Value (as defined below) of such asset as of March 31, 2011 (or, if later acquired by the Company or its subsidiary, as of the date of such acquisition) from (ii) the sale (express or implied) price of such asset, by (b) three percent (3%). Any provision of this Annex A to the contrary notwithstanding, to the extent that the result derived from the multiplication described in the immediately preceding sentence is less than zero, such result shall carry forward and shall be deducted from any future Strategic and Long-Term Incentive payment that would otherwise have been to the Employee under Section 2.3 of the Agreement.

In addition, upon any termination (by either the Employee or the Company) of the Employee’s employment by the Company, other than a termination by the Company for Cause, the Company shall promptly (but in no event later than ninety (90) days following such termination) pay to the Employee (or his estate, as the case may be) an amount in cash equal to the result of multiplying (a) the increase in total Termination Adjusted Book Value (as defined below) of the Company’s consolidated assets from the date of the Agreement to the date of such termination, by (b) three percent (3%).

As used above, the following terms have the following meanings: (i) “ Adjusted Book Value ” means book value, equitably adjusted for any dividend, distribution, share issuance, share buy-back, recapitalization, reorganization or similar transaction resulting in a change to the Company’s capital since March 31, 2011 such that the resulting calculation is made as though any such event had not occurred; and (ii) “ Termination Adjusted Book Value ” means Adjusted Book Value less any increase in book value directly resulting from the Company’s receipt of proceeds of any Sale. For the avoidance of doubt: it is the intent of the parties hereto to make adjustment to the applicable usage of “book value” so that neither the Employee is deprived of the value of the bargain embodied herein as a result of any unforeseen circumstance or change that would formally operate to defeat the intent hereof, nor the Company unfairly obligated to make any “double payment” to the employee.

All provisions of Sections 1, 2 and 3 above shall be construed equitably and in utmost good faith with respect to the intent of the parties embodied in the provisions of such Sections. All accounting terms used in this document are intended to have the meaning given them under generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S., except as otherwise expressly stated.

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EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Roy T. K. Thung certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Independence Holding Company;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 12, 2011

/s/ Roy T.K. Thung _________________

Roy T. K. Thung

Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Teresa A. Herbert, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Independence Holding Company;

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 12, 2011

/s/ Teresa A. Herbert ______________________

Teresa A Herbert

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT

TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Independence Holding Company (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Roy T. K. Thung, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

May 12, 2011

/s/ Roy T.K. Thung *

Roy T. K. Thung

Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman

* A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the SEC or its staff upon request.

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT

TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Independence Holding Company (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Teresa A. Herbert, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

May 12, 2011

/s/ Teresa A. Herbert*

Teresa A. Herbert

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

* A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the SEC or its staff upon request.


						March 31, 2011		December 31, 2010
						(unaudited)
ASSETS:
	Investments:
		Short-term investments			$	50	$	53
		Securities purchased under agreements to resell				20,778		41,081
		Fixed maturities, available-for-sale				786,021		793,656
		Equity securities, available-for-sale				53,829		48,073
		Other investments				38,023		36,864
				Total investments		898,701		919,727

	Cash and cash equivalents					11,438		11,426
	Due from securities brokers					12,288		15,022
	Deferred acquisition costs					43,577		43,465
	Due and unpaid premiums					45,838		48,586
	Due from reinsurers					155,220		154,243
	Premium and claim funds					39,758		37,646
	Notes and other receivables					17,247		16,766
	Goodwill					51,713		51,713
	Other assets					65,317		63,198

				TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,341,097	$	1,361,792

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
LIABILITIES:
	Insurance reserves-health				$	181,345	$	181,447
	Insurance reserves-life and annuity					278,923		278,000
	Funds on deposit					409,933		408,566
	Unearned premiums					4,212		4,043
	Policy claims-health					15,794		16,521
	Policy claims-life					11,666		11,809
	Other policyholders' funds					20,563		20,195
	Due to securities brokers					8,788		32,469
	Due to reinsurers					30,349		31,554
	Accounts payable, accruals and other liabilities					71,122		70,497
	Liabilities related to discontinued operations					-		771
	Debt					7,500		7,500
	Junior subordinated debt securities					38,146		38,146

				TOTAL LIABILITIES		1,078,341		1,101,518

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
IHC STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
	Preferred stock (none issued)					-		-
	Common stock $1.00 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized;
			16,072,238 and 15,472,020 shares issued;
			15,833,083 and 15,232,865 shares outstanding			16,072		15,472
	Paid-in capital					105,868		101,003
	Accumulated other comprehensive income					552		633
	Treasury stock, at cost 239,155 shares					(1,917)		(1,917)
	Retained earnings					118,601		115,437

TOTAL IHC STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY						239,176		230,628
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES						23,580		29,646

				TOTAL EQUITY		262,756		260,274

				TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$	1,341,097	$	1,361,792


INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Unaudited)
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 (In thousands)


									ACCUMULATED								NON-
									OTHER		TREASURY				TOTAL IHC		CONTROLLING
					COMMON		PAID-IN		COMPREHENSIVE		STOCK,		RETAINED		STOCKHOLDERS'		INTERESTS IN		TOTAL
					STOCK		CAPITAL		INCOME (LOSS)		AT COST		EARNINGS		EQUITY		SUBSIDIARIES		EQUITY

BALANCE AT
	DECEMBER 31, 2010			$	15,472	$	101,003	$	633	$	(1,917)	$	115,437	$	230,628	$	29,646	$	260,274

Net income													3,184		3,184		616		3,800
Net change in unrealized
	gains (losses)								(94)						(94)		(31)		(125)
		Total comprehensive
			income												3,090		585		3,675

Acquire noncontrolling
	interests in American
	Independence Corp.				600		4,430		13						5,043		(6,043)		(1,000)
Acquire noncontrolling
	interests in Wisconsin
	Underwriting Associates						391								391		(391)		-
Share-based compensation
	expenses and related
		tax benefits					(2)								(2)		-		(2)
Distributions to noncontrolling
	interests																(229)		(229)
Other capital transactions							46						(20)		26		12		38

BALANCE AT
	MARCH 31, 2011			$	16,072	$	105,868	$	552	$	(1,917)	$	118,601	$	239,176	$	23,580	$	262,756


INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
							Three Months Ended March 31,
							2011		2010
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED BY) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net income					$	3,800	$	16,250
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net change in cash from
		operating activities:
			Gain on bargain purchase of AMIC				-		(27,830)
			Loss from discontinued operations				-		127
			Amortization of deferred acquisition costs				1,691		1,318
			Net realized investment (gains) losses				202		(349)
			Other-than-temporary impairment losses				303		1,626
			Equity income from AMIC and other equity method investments				(542)		(379)
			Depreciation and amortization				1,123		1,164
			Share-based compensation expenses				138		179
			Deferred tax (benefit) expense				(605)		11,894
			Other				878		110
Changes in assets and liabilities:
			Change in insurance liabilities				279		(13,878)
			Additions to deferred acquisition costs, net				(1,722)		(1,021)
			Change in net amounts due from and to reinsurers				(2,181)		9,243
			Change in premium and claim funds				(2,112)		9,540
			Change in current income tax liability				(1,621)		(2,464)
			Change in due and unpaid premiums				2,748		6,422
			Change in other assets				(1,122)		282
			Change in other liabilities				1,279		(13,292)
				Net change in cash from operating activities of continuing operations			2,536		(1,058)
				Net change in cash from operating activities of discontinued operations			-		(408)

					Net change in cash from operating activities		2,536		(1,466)

CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED BY) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
		Change in net amount due from and to securities brokers					(20,947)		(25,744)
		Net sales of securities under resale and repurchase agreements					20,303		21,806
		Sales of equity securities					14,993		18,115
		Purchases of equity securities					(19,015)		(6,530)
		Sales of fixed maturities					89,904		147,571
		Maturities and other repayments of fixed maturities					17,799		29,891
		Purchases of fixed maturities					(103,417)		(183,739)
		Additional investments in other investments, net of distributions					(617)		293
		Cash acquired in acquisition of AMIC, net of cash paid					-		4,562
		Cash paid in acquisitions of companies, net of cash acquired					-		(3,469)
		Cash paid in acquisitions of noncontrolling interests in AMIC					(1,000)		-
		Cash received in acquisition of policy blocks					-		1,194
		Change in notes and other receivables					(481)		1,134
		Other					(372)		(402)

					Net change in cash from investing activities		(2,850)		4,682

CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED BY) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
		Proceeds from issuance of common stock					-		-
		Repurchases of common stock					-		(1,254)
		Excess tax expense from expirations of stock options					(117)		(8)
		Proceeds of investment-type insurance contracts					803		2,955
		Dividends paid					(381)		(386)
		Other					21		-
					Net change in cash from financing activities		326		1,307

Net change in cash and cash equivalents							12		4,523
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year							11,426		7,394

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period						$	11,438	$	11,917


				March 31, 2011
						GROSS		GROSS
				AMORTIZED		UNREALIZED		UNREALIZED		FAIR
				COST		GAINS		LOSSES		VALUE
				(In thousands)
FIXED MATURITIES
	AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE:
	Corporate securities		$	264,192	$	2,989	$	(3,893)	$	263,288
	CMOs- residential ⁽¹⁾			39,528		7,164		(2,745)		43,947
	CMOs - commercial			1,447		-		(697)		750
	U.S. Government obligations			13,699		306		(2)		14,003
	Agency MBS - residential ⁽²⁾			9,567		187		(8)		9,746
	GSEs ⁽³⁾			71,772		395		(432)		71,735
	States and political subdivisions			387,663		1,675		(6,786)		382,552

		Total fixed maturities	$	787,868	$	12,716	$	(14,563)	$	786,021

EQUITY SECURITIES
	AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE:
	Common stocks		$	7,328	$	400	$	(102)	$	7,626
	Preferred stock - perpetuals			34,117		1,047		(271)		34,893
	Preferred stock - with maturities			9,790		1,520		-		11,310

		Total equity securities	$	51,235	$	2,967	$	(373)	$	53,829


				December 31, 2010
						GROSS		GROSS
				AMORTIZED		UNREALIZED		UNREALIZED		FAIR
				COST		GAINS		LOSSES		VALUE
				(In thousands)
FIXED MATURITIES
	AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE:
	Corporate securities		$	272,061	$	3,595	$	(3,661)	$	271,995
	CMOs - residential ⁽¹⁾			58,829		6,662		(1,847)		63,644
	CMOs - commercial			1,447		-		(639)		808
	U.S. Government obligations			16,617		351		-		16,968
	Agency MBS - residential ⁽²⁾			10,069		206		(51)		10,224
	GSEs ⁽³⁾			70,199		510		(182)		70,527
	States and political subdivisions			365,578		2,070		(8,158)		359,490

		Total fixed maturities	$	794,800	$	13,394	$	(14,538)	$	793,656

EQUITY SECURITIES
	AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE:
	Common stocks		$	4,600	$	167	$	(98)	$	4,669
	Preferred stock - perpetuals			31,530		1,065		(315)		32,280
	Preferred stock - with maturities			9,790		1,334		-		11,124

		Total equity securities	$	45,920	$	2,566	$	(413)	$	48,073


				Less than 12 Months				12 Months or Longer				Total

				Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair			Unrealized
March 31, 2011				Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value			Losses
				(In thousands)

Corporate securities			$	127,571	$	3,679	$	12,222	$	214	$	139,793	$	3,893
CMOs - residential				11,967		1,390		7,489		1,355		19,456		2,745
CMO's - commercial				-		-		750		697		750		697
U.S. Government obligations				2,230		2		-		-		2,230		2
Agency MBS residential				5,003		8		-		-		5,003		8
GSEs				54,240		425		1,194		7		55,434		432
States and political
		subdivisions		239,125		5,817		29,316		969		268,441		6,786
Total fixed maturities				440,136		11,321		50,971		3,242		491,107		14,563
Common stocks				1,161		102		-		-		1,161		102
Preferred stocks-perpetual				9,212		256		980		15		10,192		271
Total temporarily
	impaired securities		$	450,509	$	11,679	$	51,951	$	3,257	$	502,460	$	14,936


				March 31, 2011				December 31, 2010
				Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
				Amount		Value		Amount		Value
				(In thousands)
FINANCIAL ASSETS:
	Policy loans		$	23,301	$	28,402	$	23,216	$	28,298

FINANCIAL
	LIABILITIES:
	Funds on deposit		$	409,933	$	412,441	$	408,566	$	411,036
	Debt and junior
		subordinated debt
		securities		45,646		45,646		45,646		45,646


				Other Intangible Assets
								Total
								Other
				Definitive		Indefinite		Intangible
		Goodwill		Lives		Lives		Assets

Balance at December 31, 2010	$	51,713	$	12,081	$	7,997	$	20,078

Capitalized software development		-		50		-		50
Amortization expense		-		(579)		-		(579)

Balance at March 31, 2011	$	51,713	$	11,552	$	7,997	$	19,549


							Equity				Benefits,		Amortization		Selling,
					Net		Income		Fee and		Claims		of Deferred		General
		Premiums			Investment		From		Other		and		Acquisition		And
March 31, 2011		Earned			Income		AMIC		Income		Reserves		Costs		Administrative		Total
(In thousands)

Medical Stop-Loss		$	27,895	1,290			-		1,450		20,894		-		9,768		$	(27)
Fully Insured Health		36,795		353			-		6,091		21,544		7		18,325			3,363
Group disability,
	life, annuities
	and DBL	13,068		2,143			-		46		11,386		131		3,924			(184)
Individual life,
	annuities and other	8,115		5,780			-		1,248		10,425		1,553		3,151			14
Corporate		-		550			-		-		-		-		818			(268)
Sub total		$	85,873	$		10,116	$	-	$	8,835	$	64,249	$	1,691	$	35,986		2,898


Net realized investment losses																		(202)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses																		(303)
Interest expense on debt																		(457)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes																		1,936
Income tax benefits																		(1,864)
Income from continuing operations																	$	3,800


								Gain on
								Bargain
						Equity		Purchase,		Benefits,		Amortization		Selling,
				Net		Income		Fee and		Claims		of Deferred		General
		Premiums		Investment		From		Other		and		Acquisition		And
March 31, 2010		Earned		Income		AMIC		Income		Reserves		Costs		Administrative		Total
(In thousands)

Medical Stop-Loss		$	25,849	713		14		1,324		18,816		-		8,491		$	593
Fully Insured Health		23,967		204		244		6,459		15,126		7		14,587			1,154
Group disability,
	life, annuities
	and DBL	14,324		2,389		22		423		13,274		123		4,276			(515)
Individual life,
	annuities and
	other	6,744		6,295		-		1,056		9,612		1,188		3,162			133
Corporate		-		(230)		-		27,830		-		-		919			26,681
Sub total		$	70,884	$	9,371	$	280	$	37,092	$	56,828	$	1,318	$	31,435		28,046


Net realized investment gains																	349
Other-than-temporary impairment losses																	(1,626)
Interest expense on debt																	(471)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes																	26,298
Income taxes																	9,921
Income from continuing operations																$	16,377


Independence Holding Company , a Delaware corporation By: */s/ David T. Kettig* Name: Mr. David T. Kettig Title: Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President	Mr. Roy T.K. Thung , an individual resident in the State of New York */s/ Roy T.K. Thung*
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