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FORM 10-C
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
Report by issuer of securities quoted on The Nasdaq Stock Market(SM), filed
pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule
13a-17 or 15d-17 thereunder.
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EXACT NAME OF ISSUER AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: United Insurance Companies, Inc.
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 4001 McEwen, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75244
ISSUER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER (INCLUDING AREA CODE): (214) 960-8497
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I. CHANGE IN NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Indicate any change (increase or decrease) of five percent or more in the number
of shares outstanding:
1. Title of security
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2. Number of shares outstanding before the change
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3. Number of shares outstanding after the change
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4. Effective date of change
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5. Method of change
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Specify method (such as merger, acquisition, exchange, distribution, stock
split, reverse split, acquisition of stock for treasury, etc.)
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Give brief description of transaction
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II. CHANGE IN NAME OF ISSUER
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1. Name prior to change: United Insurance Companies, Inc.
2. Name after change: UICI
3. Effective date of charter amendment changing name: July 1, 1996
4. Date of shareholder approval of change, if required: April 16, 1996
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July 1, 1996 /s/ Robert B. Vlach Robert B. Vlach, Secretary
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DATE OFFICER'S SIGNATURE AND TITLE
(C) October 1994, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. All rights reserved. The Nasdaq
Stock Market is a service mark of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
