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HealthMarkets Company History

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The company was founded in 1985 with the mission of providing individuals, families, the self-employed and small businesses with options that met their health insurance needs. We have followed this philosophy ever since, specializing in the insurance needs of these groups nationwide.

The company became publicly traded in 1986 under the name UICI. In 2004, UICI purchased the assets and technology of HealthMarket Inc., an industry pioneer in the design and implementation of Consumer Guided health plans.

In April 2006, affiliates of The Blackstone Group, Goldman Sachs Capital Partners and Credit Suisse acquired UICI. With this action the company became privately held and the Company’s stock is no longer publicly traded. As part of a rebranding effort, the holding company was renamed HealthMarkets, Inc. in April 2006.

Through the dedication of agents representing the HealthMarkets Companies, our flexible product line and superior customer service, the company serves more than 510,000 customers nationwide.