UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 14, 2005
INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
010306 |
58-1407235 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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96 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, Connecticut |
06902 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 358-8000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
-Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
-Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
-Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
-Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c))
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
News Release of Independence Holding Company dated June 14, 2005 announcing Appointment of Managing General Underwriter.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1
SIGNATURE
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)
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By: /s/ Teresa A. Herbert Teresa A. Herbert Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
Date: |
June 14, 2005 |