TRANSPORT HOLDINGS INC
10-Q, 1996-05-14
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                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          Washington, D.C. 20549
                        ___________________________

                                 FORM 10-Q

/X/          QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                  OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

               For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996

                                    OR

/ /          TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                  OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

          For the Transition period from _________ to _________.
                      Commission file number 0-26652

                          TRANSPORT HOLDINGS INC.
          (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

           DELAWARE                          13-3595073
 (State or other jurisdiction             (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)        Identification No.)

        714 MAIN STREET                         76102
       FORT WORTH, TEXAS                     (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)

     Registrant's telephone number, including area code (817) 390-8000



     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed
all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file
such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days.


                         Yes  X          No


As of April 29, 1996, there were 1,590,461 shares of the
registrant's Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding.



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                           TRANSPORT HOLDINGS INC.
                                 FORM 10-Q
                             TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                                                       Page

PART I   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .               1

Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis
         of Financial Condition and Results of Operations . . .          8


PART II  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              12

Item 2.  Changes in Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              12

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities . . . . . . . . .              12

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders            12

Item 5.  Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              12

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. . . . . . . . .              12


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TRANSPORT HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        (in thousands)
                                                                  March 31,      December 31,
                                                                    1996           1995
ASSETS                                                           (unaudited)     (a) <F1>
                                                                ------------- ---------------
<S>                                                             <C>           <C>            
Fixed maturities available for sale, at market
    (cost:  1996 - $497,629; 1995 - $482,626)                    $   510,808  $  518,303
Equity securities, at market
    (cost:  1996 - $76; 1995 - $1,850)                                   886       3,473
Mortgage loans on real estate                                          8,700       9,348
Investment in real estate                                                196         195
Policy loans                                                          18,071      18,487
Short-term investments                                                20,651      22,952
Other investments                                                      4,857       4,872
                                                                  -----------   ---------
    Total investments                                                564,169     577,630

Cash and cash equivalents                                             (6,718)      2,198
Accrued investment income                                              6,115       6,258
Premiums due and unpaid                                                6,312       4,918
Due from reinsurers                                                  308,864     298,867
Due from agents                                                        4,059       5,332
Value of insurance in force                                           11,783      12,177
Deferred policy acquisition costs                                     29,111      29,531
Debt issue costs                                                       3,590       3,738
Other assets                                                           9,753       9,839
                                                                  -----------  ----------
        Total assets                                             $   937,038 $   950,488
                                                                  ===========  ==========
                                                                               (Continued)
</TABLE>
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TRANSPORT HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, Continued

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        (in thousands)
                                                                  March 31,      December 31,
                                                                    1996             1995
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                             (unaudited)      (a) <F1>
                                                                ------------- ---------------
<S>                                                             <C>           <C>
Notes payable to banks                                           $    60,250  $   60,250
Subordinated convertible notes payable                                50,000      50,000
Future policy benefits                                               326,271     315,253
Unearned premiums                                                     37,967      39,961
Policy and contract claims                                           229,921     229,179
Other policyholder funds                                               3,255       3,130
Income taxes payable                                                  21,696      28,074
Accrued expenses and other liabilities                                14,221      20,546
                                                                 -----------   ---------
        Total liabilities                                            743,581     746,393

Stockholders' equity
    Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 2,000,000
      shares authorized, 182,060 shares issued and
      outstanding at March 31, 1996, redemption value
      $48,318 at March 31, 1996                                       45,515      45,515
    Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share,
       8,000,000 shares authorized, 1,590,461
       shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 1996                    16          16
    Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share,
       2,000,000 shares authorized, none issued                          - -         - -
    Paid in capital                                                  169,665     169,665
    Unrealized appreciation of securities, net                         9,092      24,245
    Retained (deficit)                                               (30,831)    (35,346)
                                                                 ------------  ---------- 
        Total equity                                                 193,457     204,095
                                                                 ------------  ----------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                       $   937,038  $  950,488
                                                                 ============  ==========

<FN>
<F1>
(a) Condensed from audited financial statements.
</FN>
<FN>
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
</TABLE>
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TRANSPORT HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                                                     Three Months Ended
                                                                          March 31,
                                                                     1996         1995
                                                                  ----------  ------------
<S>                                                             <C>           <C>
Revenues:
    Net premium income                                           $    27,932  $   55,815
    Investment income, net of related expenses                         9,859      12,637
    Realized investment gains                                            339         479
    Other income                                                         300           0
                                                                 -----------   ---------
        Total revenues                                                38,430      68,931

Benefits and expenses:
    Incurred claims and other policy benefits, net                    18,408      38,295
    Commissions                                                        5,769      12,194
    Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs               (1,347)     (4,206)
    Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
      and value of insurance in force                                  2,160       5,195
    Interest expense and amortization
        of debt issue costs                                            2,326           0
    Other operating expenses                                           4,168       6,617
                                                                 -----------   ---------
        Total benefits and expenses                                   31,484      58,095
                                                                 -----------   ---------
        Income before tax                                              6,946      10,836

    Provision for federal income tax                                   2,431       3,638
                                                                 -----------   ---------
        Net income                                               $     4,515  $    7,198
                                                                 ===========   =========

Earnings per share:

        Primary                                                  $      1.95  $    (a) <F2>
                                                                 ===========   =========

        Fully diluted                                            $      1.22  $    (a) <F2>
                                                                 ===========   =========
<FN>
<F2>
(a) No per share amounts were applicable to the 1995 period, which
was prior to the distribution of the Company's shares to the public.
</FN>
<FN>
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
</TABLE>
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TRANSPORT HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      (in thousands)
                                                                   Three Months Ended
                                                                       March 31,
                                                                   1996          1995
                                                                ----------    ----------
<S>                                                             <C>           <C>
Operating activities:
    Net income                                                   $     4,515  $    7,198
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
       provided by operating activities:
        Gain on sale of securities                                      (339)       (479)
        Accretion of bond discount or premium                           (515)       (290)
        Amortization debt issue costs                                    148
        Change in assets and liabilities:
            Accrued investment income                                    143         963
            Premiums due and unpaid                                   (1,394)        829
            Due from reinsurers                                       (9,997)      8,064
            Due from agents                                            1,273         952
            Value of insurance in force                                  394         675
            Deferred policy acquisition costs                            420         312
            Other assets                                                  86         (76)
            Reserves for future policy benefits and claims             9,891        (717)
            Income taxes payable                                       1,781         539
            Accrued expenses and other liabilities                    (6,325)     (1,084)
                                                                    ---------  ----------    
                     Net cash provided by operating activities            81      16,886

Investing activities:
    Sale of fixed maturities                                          29,679      16,871
    Maturity of fixed maturities                                       2,400           0
    Sale of common stock                                               2,487      19,890
    Sale of preferred stock                                                0       1,940
    Purchase of fixed maturities                                     (46,943)    (87,819)
    Purchase of common stock                                               0     (16,800)
    Principal payments on mortgages                                      648         217
    Principal payments on policy loans                                   416       1,252
    Security transactions in course of settlement                          0      13,363
    Change in short-term and other  invested assets                    2,316      26,345
                                                                 ------------  ----------
                     Net cash used in investing activities            (8,997)    (24,741)

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                 (8,916)     (7,855)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                       2,198       3,096
                                                                 ------------  ----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                       $    (6,718) $   (4,759)
                                                                 ============  ==========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
    Cash paid for taxes                                          $       650  $    3,100
    Interest  paid                                               $     2,532  $        0
<FN>
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
</TABLE>


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TRANSPORT HOLDINGS INC.


Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity
(unaudited)
(in thousands except share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 Class A                        Unrealized
                             Preferred Stock     Common Stock                   appreciation
                             ------------------- ------------------            (depreciation)
                             Shares              Shares             Paid in    of securities,   Retained
                             Issued     Amount   Issued      Amount Capital    net              Deficit     Total
                             -------- ---------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------------- ----------- ------------
<S>                           <C>     <C>         <C>       <C>     <C>        <C>               <C>         <C>
Balance December 31, 1995     182,060 $   45,515  1,590,461 $    16 $  169,665 $      24,245     $  (35,346) $   204,095

Net income                                                                                           4,515        4,515

Unrealized investment gains,
    net of taxes                                                                       (15,153)                 (15,153)
                              ------- ----------  --------- ------- ---------- ----------------- ----------- ------------
Balance, March 31, 1996       182,060 $   45,515  1,590,461 $    16 $  169,665 $          9,092  $  (30,831) $    193,457
                              ======= ==========  ========= ======= ========== ================= =========== ============

<FN>
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
</TABLE>


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TRANSPORT HOLDINGS INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

1. Organization

Transport Holdings Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated under
the laws of the State of Delaware.  The Company is the sole
stockholder of Intermediate Holdings Inc., a Delaware
corporation.  Intermediate Holdings Inc. is the sole stockholder
of TLIC Life Insurance Company, a Texas life insurance company,
and TLSD Inc., a Delaware corporation, both organized in 1995.
TLIC Life Insurance Company is the sole stockholder of Transport
Life Insurance Company, a Texas life insurance company organized
in 1958 and in continuous operation since that time.  Transport
Life Insurance Company in turn owns all of the common stock of
Continental Life Insurance Company, a Texas insurance company
formed and in continuous operation since 1969, and a wholly
owned subsidiary of Transport Life Insurance Company since 1971.
 TLIC Life Insurance Company, Transport Life Insurance Company,
and Continental Life Insurance Company are principally engaged
in the supplemental life and health insurance business.

These condensed consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of the Company, Intermediate Holdings Inc., TLSD Inc.,
TLIC Life Insurance Company, Transport Life Insurance Company,
and Continental Life Insurance Company, which have been combined
for all periods presented.  All material intercompany accounts
and transactions have been eliminated.  Prior to September 1995,
there were no material assets, liabilities, or results of
operations for any of the consolidated companies except
Transport Life Insurance Company and Continental Life Insurance
Company.

2. Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for
the three months ended March 31, 1996 are unaudited and have
been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain
information and footnote disclosures normally included in
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted
pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company
believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the
information presented not misleading.  The interim financial
statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments, that are, in the opinion of management,
necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim
periods.

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes
thereto included in the Annual Report dated March 22, 1996 and 
furnished to stockholders of the Company.  The results of
operations for the three month period ended March 31, 1996
should not be considered indicative of the results to be
expected for the entire year.

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3.  Earnings Per Share

All of the Company's 1,590,461 shares of Class A Common Stock
were issued on September 29, 1995.  Primary earnings per share
was based on the number of Class A shares outstanding.  Fully
diluted earnings per share was based on the number of shares
that would be outstanding if the $50 million of subordinated
convertible notes payable were converted into Class A shares (if
such notes were presently convertible into Class A shares) and
assuming the exercise of outstanding stock options using the
treasury stock method.  None of the stock options outstanding
are currently exercisable.  

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


OVERVIEW

     The following discussion should be read in conjunction with
the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
found under Part I, Item 1, along with management's discussion
and analysis of financial condition and results of operations
found in the Company's Annual Report dated March 22, 1996.

     The Company is principally engaged in the supplemental life
and health insurance business through its operating subsidiaries,
TLIC Life Insurance Company, Transport Life Insurance Company
and Continental Life Insurance Company.  


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three months ended March 31, 1996 compared to three months ended
March 31, 1995

     Overview

     The Company sold its long term care business effective October
1, 1995.  Results for the first quarter of 1996, as compared to
the first quarter of 1995, reflect a reduction in premiums,
benefits, and investment income because of the sale of this
business.  In addition, the Company incurred interest expense on
bank debt and the subordinated convertible notes in the first
quarter of 1996.  These notes were issued on September 29, 1995.

     Premium Income

     Premium income, net of reinsurance, decreased by 50% or $27.9
million to $27.9 million for the three months ended March 31,
1996 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 1995,
principally as a result of the sale of the long term care
business.  Long term care insurance premiums were $25.8 million
in the first quarter of 1995 as compared to none in the first
quarter of 1996.  Cancer insurance premiums declined $0.7
million or 4% to $17.3 million.  The decrease for cancer
insurance premiums is attributable to reduced sales in the past
several years.  The Company expects the decline in premium
income to continue for at least six months as a result of the
declines in new sales in prior periods.

     New annualized premium for cancer and heart/stoke insurance
decreased 17% or $0.6 million to $2.7 million for the three
months ended March 31, 1996 as compared to the three months
ended March 31, 1995.  The Company believes that the factors
which resulted in sales declines in 1995, 1994 and 1993  have
continued to impact new annualized premium.  These factors
include the Company's cancer insurance

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marketing agencies process of adjusting to a rate increase 
environment and to selling policies with more limited 
radiation and chemotherapy benefits.

     Net Investment Income

     Net investment income decreased by 22% or $2.8 million to $9.9
million for the three months ended March 31, 1996 as compared to
the three months ended March 31, 1995.  The decrease resulted
primarily from lower levels of invested assets because of the
sale of the long term care business.  Invested assets were $564
million at March 31, 1996 as compared to $741 million at March
31, 1995, a decrease of $177 million or 24%.  In December 1995,
the Company transferred $250 million to the buyer of the long
term care business in connection with the sale.   During the
first quarter of 1996, the Company sold most of its equity
securities and reinvested the proceeds in fixed maturity
securities.  Equity securities (at market) were $0.9 million at
March 31, 1996 as compared to $3.5 million at December 31, 1995. 

     Investment income is impacted by, among other things, changes
in prevailing market interest rates and the creditworthiness and
period to maturity of the Company's investments.  Investment
income in future periods may differ from past experience as a
result of changes in any or all of these factors.  Significant
increases or decreases in investment income could
correspondingly affect future results of operations.

     Other Income

     Other income was $0.3 million in the three months ended March
31, 1996, relating to incentive management fees on business the
Company administers for a third party. There was no other income
in 1995.

     Net Claims and Other Policy Benefits

     Benefits decreased by 52% or $19.9 million to $18.4 million
for the three months ended March 31, 1996 as compared to the three
months ended March 31, 1995, primarily as a result of the sale
of the long term care business.  Benefits for long term care
business were $19.7 million in the first quarter of 1995, and
none in the first quarter of 1996.  Benefits for cancer
insurance increased by $0.2 million to $11.2 million and
benefits for major/catastrophic hospital insurance decreased by
$0.9 million.  The provision for benefits is impacted by the
number of policyholders who qualify for benefits, along with the
severity and duration of their claims, as well as the Company's
estimates of future obligations on policies currently in force. 
Any or all of these factors may change in the future, causing
the provision for benefits to increase or decrease with a
corresponding impact on results of operations.

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     Commissions and Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

     Commissions paid decreased by 53% or $6.4 million to $5.8
million for the three months ended March 31, 1996 as compared to
the three months ended March 31, 1995, primarily as a result of
the sale of the long term care business.  Commissions for long
term care business declined by $5.3 million as compared to the
first quarter of 1996.  Commissions paid on cancer,
heart/stroke, and other accident and health insurance declined
by $0.6 million or 10% as a result of lower new sales.  First
year commissions capitalized declined $1.8 million and other
capitalized expenses related to the production of new business
declined $1.1 million as a result of the sale of the long term
care business and lower new sales of cancer, heart/stroke, and
other accident and health insurance.  

     Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of
insurance in force declined by 58% or $3.0 million to $2.2
million for the three months ended March 31, 1996 as compared to
the three months ended March 31, 1995, primarily as a result of
the sale of the long term care business and the extinguishment
of deferred assets associated with that business upon sale.

     Interest Expense

     Interest expense was $2.3 million for the three months ended
March 31, 1996.  There was no interest expense in the first
quarter of 1995, which was prior to the date of the Company's
long term borrowings.

     Other Operating Expenses

     Administrative expenses decreased by 37% or $2.4 million to
$4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 1996 as
compared to the three months ended March 31, 1995.  In the first
quarter of 1996, the Company received $1.5 million of expense
reimbursements related to long term care insurance for cost of
administering the business on behalf of the buyer and premium
tax reimbursements.  The remainder of the decrease resulted
primarily from staff reductions made in connection with the sale
of the long term care business.           


EARNINGS PER SHARE

      The Company was a wholly owned subsidiary of Travelers Group
Inc. until September 29, 1995, and no earnings per share are 
presented for the first quarter of 1995.  Earnings per share are
presented for the three months ended March 31, 1996.  For the
quarter, $1.4 million of earnings accrued to the benefit of the
preferred stockholder.  Fully diluted earnings per share includes
the effect on earnings per share had the subordinated convertible
notes been converted into Class A Common shares.  These notes
are not presently convertible.  They become convertible into
Class B Common stock in September 1996 and into Class A Common
stock in 2000 (earlier

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under certain circumstances).  Fully diluted earnings per share
also includes the effect of outstanding stock options using the
treasury stock method.  None of the Company's stock options
outstanding are presently exercisable.


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                        PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 None

ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES

 None

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 None

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 None

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

 None

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 a. Exhibits
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     EXHIBIT
       NO.                    DESCRIPTION
    <S>      <C>
     3.1(i)  Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant.(1) <F3>

     3.2(i)  Certificate of Designation of Series A Cumulative Exchangeable
             Preferred Stock of Registrant.(2) <F4>

     3.3(ii) Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant.(1) <F3>

     4.1     Form of Class A Common Stock Certificate.(3) <F5>

     4.2     Subordinated Convertible Loan Agreement dated as of
             June 12, 1995, among the Registrant, Travelers Group Inc.
             ("Travelers") and the Lenders named therein (the
             "Lenders").(3) <F5>

     4.3     Amendment No. 1 to Subordinated Convertible Loan
             Agreement dated as of August 7, 1995, among the Registrant,
             Travelers and the Lenders.(2) <F4>
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     4.4     Amendment No. 2 to Subordinated Convertible Loan Agreement
             dated as of January 16, 1996, among the Registrant, 
             Insurance Partners, L.P. and Insurance Partners Offshore
             (Bermuda), L.P.(4) <F6>

     4.5     Form of Series A Note.(3) <F5>

     4.6     Form of Series B Note.(3) <F5>

     4.7     Preferred Stock Registration Rights Agreement among
             Travelers and Registrant dated as of June 12, 1995.(3) <F5>

     4.8     Convertible Debt Registration Rights Agreement among the
             Registrant and the Lenders dated as of June 12, 1995.(3) <F5>

     4.9     Warrants to purchase Class A Common Stock of the
             Registrant.(2) <F4>

     4.10    Warrant Stock Registration Rights Agreement, dated
             September 29, 1995, between Registrant and The Lasater
             Children's 1995 GST Exempt Trusts and The Sharpe
             Children's 1995 GST Exempt Trusts.(2) <F4>

     4.11    Form of Indenture between the Registrant as Issuer and
             ____________ as Trustee for the Junior Subordinated 
             Exchange Debentures due 2006.(3) <F5>

     4.12    Pledge Agreement between the Registrant and Insurance
             Partners Advisors, L.P. as agent.(1) <F3>

    11.1     Schedule of Computation of Earnings Per Share.(5) <F7>

    27       Financial Data Schedule.(5) <F7>

- - -------------

<FN>
<F3>
(1) Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report
    on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1995, and
    incorporated herein by reference.
<F4>
(2) Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report
    on Form 8-K dated September 29, 1995, and incorporated herein
    by reference.
<F5>
(3) Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Registration
    Statement No. 33-94960 on Form S-1, and incorporated herein
    by reference.
<F6>
(4) Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Annual Report
    on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, and
    incorporated herein by reference.
<F7>
(5) Filed herewith.
</FN>
</TABLE>
 b. Report on Form 8-K

 None

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                                 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.


                              Transport Holdings Inc.
<TABLE>
<S>                           <C>
May 14, 1996                  By:      DEBORAH V. GREER
                                 ------------------------------
                                 Deborah V. Greer
                                 Vice President and Controller
                                 (Chief accounting officer and duly
                                  authorized officer of registrant)



</TABLE>

TRANSPORT HOLDINGS INC.

Exhibit 11.1

Schedule of Computation of Earnings Per Share
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

                                                                    Three Months Ended
                                                                        March 31,
                                                                    1996         1995
                                                                ------------  ----------
<S>                                                             <C>           <C>
PRIMARY EARNINGS PER SHARE:                                                      (a) <F8>

Net income                                                       $     4,515  $    7,198
                                                                               =========
Less:  income attributable to preferred stock                         (1,407)
                                                                  ------------
Net income for primary earnings per share                        $     3,108
                                                                  ============
Weighted average number of common shares
    outstanding during the period                                  1,590,461
                                                                  ============
Primary earnings per share                                       $      1.95
                                                                  ============

FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Net income for primary earnings per share                        $     3,108
Plus:  interest on convertible subordinated notes, 
    net of applicable income taxes                                       706
                                                                  ------------
Net income for fully diluted earnings per share                  $     3,814
                                                                  ============
Weighted average number of common shares
    outstanding during the period                                  3,120,958
                                                                  ============
Fully diluted earnings per share                                 $      1.22
                                                                  ============
<FN>
<F8>
(a) No per share amounts were applicable to the 1995 period, which
was prior to the distribution of the Company's shares to the public.
</FN>
</TABLE>



<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 7
<LEGEND>
The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Form 10-Q for
the period ended March 31, 1996 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to
such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               MAR-31-1996
<DEBT-HELD-FOR-SALE>                           510,808
<DEBT-CARRYING-VALUE>                                0
<DEBT-MARKET-VALUE>                                  0
<EQUITIES>                                         886
<MORTGAGE>                                       8,700
<REAL-ESTATE>                                      196
<TOTAL-INVEST>                                 564,169
<CASH>                                         (6,718)
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