Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties: Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Table Text Block (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

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Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Table Text Block

SCHEDULE I
INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS – OTHER THAN INVESTMENTS IN RELATED PARTIES
DECEMBER 31, 2016
(In thousands)
						AMOUNT
						SHOWN IN
						BALANCE
TYPE OF INVESTMENT		COST		VALUE		SHEET
FIXED MATURITIES - AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE:
Bonds:
United States Government and Government
agencies and authorities	$	53,740	$	53,012	$	53,012
States, municipalities and political subdivisions		191,146		186,811		186,811
Foreign governments		5,098		4,954		4,954
Public utilities		17,903		17,657		17,657
All other corporate bonds		181,094		175,951		175,951
Redeemable preferred stock		11,454		11,102		11,102
TOTAL FIXED MATURITIES		460,435		449,487		449,487
EQUITY SECURITIES - AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE
AND TRADING:
Common stocks:
Industrial, miscellaneous and all other		2,612		2,382		2,382
Non-redeemable preferred stocks		3,588		3,543		3,543
TOTAL EQUITY SECURITIES		6,200		5,925		5,925
Short-term investments and resale agreements		35,874		35,874		35,874
Other long-term investments		23,534		23,534		23,534
TOTAL INVESTMENTS	$	526,043	$	514,820	$	514,820