HealthMarkets Promise

Introduction

The company was founded in 1985 by Ronald L. Jensen, an insurance visionary who believed that individuals, the self-employed and small businesses are entitled to high quality, affordable health insurance. We have followed this philosophy ever since, specializing in the insurance needs of these unique groups nationwide.

The company became publicly traded in 1986 under the name UICI — for United Insurance Companies Inc. Through strategic acquisitions, the success of our dedicated agent sales force and our affordable product line, the company has grown in size and reputation. Today, our enterprise comprises over 1.2 million customers nationwide, and we pay over $1 billion in claims each year.

In 2004, UICI purchased the assets and technology of HealthMarket Inc., an industry pioneer in the design and implementation of Consumer Guided plans. A partnership formed by The Blackstone Group, Goldman Sachs Capital Partners and DLJ Merchant Banking Partners acquired UICI in April 2006 and has elected to conduct ongoing operations as a privately held company renamed HealthMarkets, Inc.