Jim Kenneally Joins Health Plan Administrators as Chief Sales & Marketing Officer

Health Plan Administrators, Inc. (“HPA”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Independence Holding Company (NYSE:IHC) and full-service third-party administrator specializing in short-term medical insurance, today announced James J. “Jim” Kenneally has joined the company as its chief sales and marketing officer and senior vice president.
Tampa, FL – October 15, 2007 – Health Plan Administrators, Inc. (“HPA”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Independence Holding Company (NYSE:IHC) and full-service third-party administrator specializing in short-term medical insurance, today announced James J. “Jim” Kenneally has joined the company as its chief sales and marketing officer and senior vice president.  
 
Jim previously served as vice president of corporate development for IHC and senior vice president of business development for IHC Health Solutions. In his new role at HPA, Jim will oversee the company’s field sales efforts, continue to develop strategic partnerships with other insurance marketing organizations, lead product development initiatives, and help drive and shape the future marketing plans for HPA.
 
“Jim is an accomplished leader with demonstrated expertise in sales, sales management and business development. He has been instrumental in IHC’s marketing and business development efforts, and we are looking to him to propel HPA to new heights,” said Scott Wood, chief executive officer and president of HPA.
 
Jim brings a long and successful track record in the insurance industry to his position at HPA. Before joining IHC in 2004, Jim was the national sales director for HealthMarket, specializing in state-of-the-art consumer driven health plans and consumer decision-making tools for small businesses throughout the United States. Prior to HealthMarket, he held many roles at industry-leading insurance companies.
 
About HPA

Founded in 1939, HPA, headquartered in both Rockford, Illinois, and Tampa, Florida, is a fully licensed, full-service third-party administrator servicing businesses worldwide. Part of the Independence Holding Company (NYSE: IHC) Group, HPA is committed to providing excellent service, which is reflected in the more than 60 years of HPA offering competitive short-term medical, travel and dental insurance products. HPA’s professional team of customer support, marketing, underwriting and claims personnel, along with its advanced online fulfillment capabilities, allow the company to provide superior service and flexibility to agent distributors and clients nationally. For more information, visit www.hpa-inc.com.
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