Standard Security Life Insurance Company
of New York
Standard Security Life is licensed in all 50 states. AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Rating of a- (Excellent) of Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York (SSL). This rating action follows the announcement that Independence Holding Company (IHC) has signed a definitive agreement to sell SSL to Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (RSL), a subsidiary of Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.
Madison National Life is licensed in 49 states and specializes in health, life and disability insurance. AM Best has placed under review with developing implications the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of a- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) Madison National Life Insurance Company (Madison National) (Madison, WI). This rating action follows the announcement that IHC has signed a definitive stock purchase agreement to sell a 70% controlling interest in its pet division and in the stock of IAIC and other assets to a subsidiary of Iguana Capital Inc.
Independence American is licensed in all 50 states and its products include short-term medical, hospital indemnity, fixed indemnity limited benefit, group and individual dental, and pet insurance. AM Best has placed under review with developing implications the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of a- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC) (Wilmington, DE). This rating action follows the announcement that IHC has signed a definitive stock purchase agreement to sell a 70% controlling interest in its pet division and in the stock of IAIC and other assets to a subsidiary of Iguana Capital Inc.
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IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc.
IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc., is a full-service marketing and distribution company that
focuses on individual, consumer and small employer products. Products are marketed through
general agents, online, telebrokerage, advisor centers, private label and directly to consumers.
The company conducts business under the following brands:
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A website which provides information for individuals who want to learn more about their health insurance options
and shop for coverage online or through the
IHC Specialty Benefits Call Center. Health eDeals also provides a referral service, Agent Finder,
for consumers who wish to work with an advisor in their area.
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A national marketing organization that distributes major medical insurance plans, as well as other
health insurance plans and health membership programs. Also includes a telesales marketing company
consisting of licensed health insurance agents responsible for assisting consumers with the online
purchasing process of The IHC Group portfolio of products.
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Published since 1999, PetPlace.com is the popular and trusted internet destination for pet
parents concerned about their pet’s health and well-being. The site provides 10,000+ vet
approved articles and other useful content to over 1,000,000 visitors per month. PetPlace
sits at the hub of IHC’s Pet Health Division which brings pet insurance solutions to the
market through D2C online outlets, agents, and strategic partners.
Published since 1994, healthinsurance.org™ is the Internet's oldest, most-trusted
independent site offering consumer information on affordable health and medical
coverage. Healthinsurance.org has worked hard to earn consumers' respect and loyalty.
The information it presents is intended for a general consumer audience.
PetPartners provides pet health insurance in all 50 states of the United States, offering products to individuals
and groups (such as associations, companies and credit unions). Since 2002, PetPartners has been the exclusive provider
of pet health insurance protection to registrants of the American Kennel Club through the AKC Pet Insurance brand.
In 2004, PetPartners was selected by the Cat Fanciers' Association, the largest registry of purebred cats, to provide
health insurance to CFA registrants. Founded by Sir John D. Spurling, a leading British innovator in pet insurance who
remains on its Board of Directors, PetPartners became a member of The IHC Group in 2017.
TailTrax is an all-in-one app that makes it easy for pet parents to
access everything they need to support their pet’s health and well-being,
anytime, anywhere.
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Independence Brokerage Group is a program management, actuarial and regulatory compliance
firm providing product and business development, valuation services and business block
evaluation for IHC’s fully insured health segment.
Torchlight Technology Group was founded in 2009 in Philadelphia with the goal of providing
top-tier insurtech and martech services to companies in the insurance and specialty finance
industries. As our team has grown, the scope of our business has expanded to include digital
marketing, analytics, brand strategy, and e-commerce.