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Articles of Interest

Benefits Selling (January 2008)

"The Future of Self-Funding"
By David Kettig, Co-Chief Operating Officer
Jan. '08 Article

BestDay Insurance News from A.M. Best

Jeff Smedsrud, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer of IHC, briefly discusses the history of IHC, and how IHC is unique in today's market.
Podcast Interview

Broker World (October 2007)

"Dawn of a New Era"
By Jeff Smedsrud, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer
Oct. '07 Article

A.M. Best Video Podcast

Click on the link title below to view a video Podcast featuring Jeff Smedsrud, chief strategic development officer of IHC, and Fran Lysiak, senior associate editor of A.M. Best. “A Conversation with Independence Holding Company” begins with a nice overview about IHC, then it addresses IHC’s product lines, including the new 360 Plan, and discusses the “agent-centric” approach IHC has become known for across the industry.
Video Podcast

Benefits Selling (October 2007)

Hybrid Growth: a fresh look at high deductible health plans coupled with health savings accounts in the consumer driven market.
By Scott Wood, Co-Chief Operating Officer
Oct '07 Article

BestDay Insurance News from A.M. Best

Scott Wood, Co-Chief Operating Officer for Independence Holding discusses the company's mission, philosophy and agent rewards program with A.M. Best.
Podcast Interview

Health Insurance Underwriter (May 2007 Editorial)

People Who Get It
By Martin Carr, Managing Editor, HIU
May '07 Editorial

Health Insurance Underwriter (May 2007)

Giving Employees the Tools to Decide: A CDHP Case Study
By David Kettig, Co-Chief Operating Officer
May '07 Article

Employee Benefit News (March 2007)

Short and Sweet: Short-term medical provides alternative solution
By Jim Kenneally, Vice President, Corporate Development
March '07 Article

Benefits Selling (March 2007)

Give Yourself A Raise
By Jim Kenneally, Vice President, Corporate Development
March '07 Article

Health Insurance Underwriter (October 2006)

Which Type of Alternative Health Insurance Is Best For Your Clients?
By David Kettig, Co-Chief Operating Officer
Oct. '06 Article

Broker World (January 2006)

Americans Are Turning to Short-Term Medical to Avoid Uninsured Risks
By David Kettig, Co-Chief Operating Officer and Jim Kenneally, Vice President, Corporate Development
Jan. '06 Article