IHC Group

Independence Holding Company announced the formation of a new company, IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc. Jeff Smedsrud, chief marketing officer of IHC, will be chief executive officer and president of the new company.

IHC Specialty will develop new health insurance products and services that are expected to be in greater demand as federal health care reform is implemented. The product lines contemplated for expansion include supplemental and ancillary insurance, such as accident, critical illness and pet insurance.

The company is partnering with large payers, accountable care organizations and distributors—both local and national—to create product and consumer solutions. 

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