Investors Heritage
Life Insurance Company
200 Capital Avenue - PO Box 717 
Frankfort - Kentucky - 40602-0717
Phone : 502-223-2361 Toll Free : 800-422-2011
Fax : 502-875-7084 E-Mail: IHLIC@ihlic.com

Investors Heritage Assumes Franklin American Preneed Business

Frankfort, KY, June 1, 2000:  On May 26, 2000 Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company entered into a Reinsurance Agreement with the Liquidator of Franklin American Life Insurance Company, the National Organization of Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations, and participating state life and health insurance guaranty associations.  Under this agreement, Investors Heritage has assumed the Covered Obligations of the responsible state life and health guaranty associations and related Excess Obligations under the policies issued by Franklin American Life Insurance Company.  The reinsurance agreement s subject to the approval of the Chancery Court of the State of Tennessee and various state Departments of Insurance.  Prior to Court and regulatory approval, Investors Heritage will provide all administrative services for the Franklin American Business, including policyholder service, premium billing and collection and claims processing.  Administration by Investors Heritage began on June 1, 2000.

Harry Lee Waterfield II, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, "All of us associated with Investors Heritage are pleased to be the successful bidder to assume the responsibility for the policies involved.  We look forward to providing excellent service to our new clients." 

Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company, founded in 1960, is licensed in 28 states.  Investors Heritage has been active in the funeral home and Final Expense market for 25 years and in the Preneed market for over 12 years.