SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-C
Report by Issuer of Securities Quoted on NASDAQ
Interdealer Quotation System
Filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 13a-17
or 15d-17 thereunder
INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY
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(Exact name of issuer as specified in charter)
96 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, CT 06902
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code (203) 358-8000
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I. CHANGE IN NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Indicate any change (increase or decrease) of 5% or more in the number
of shares outstanding:
1. Title of security Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share
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2. Number of shares outstanding before the change 16,074,403
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3. Number of shares outstanding after the change 15,036,040
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4. Effective date of change July 11, 1995
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5. Method of change:
Specify method (such as merger, acquisition, exchange, distribution,
stock split, reverse split, acquisition of stock for treasury, etc.)
Acquisition of stock for retirement.
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Give brief description of transaction Open market and private purchases.
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II. CHANGE IN NAME OF ISSUER
1. Name prior to change ______________________________________________________
2. Name after change _________________________________________________________
3. Effective date of charter amendment changing name _________________________
4. Date of shareholder approval of change, if required _______________________
Date: July 20, 1995 /s/ David T. Kettig
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(Officer's signature & title)
David T. Kettig,
Vice President - Legal and
Secretary