David Kettig
Chief Executive Officer at Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York
Profile
David T.
Kettig is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Independence American Holdings Corp.
He is also the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York and IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc. Additionally, he holds the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Standard Security Life Insurance Co. of New York (Invt Port) and serves as a Director at Independence Pet Group, Inc. In the past, Mr. Kettig served as the Chief Executive Officer at Independence Pet Holdings, Inc. He was also the Chief Operating Officer, Director & Executive VP at Independence Holding Co. from 1992 to 2021.
Furthermore, he held the positions of President, Director & General Counsel at American Independence Corp.
from 2002 to 2016.
He was the President, Treasurer & Director at Innovative Medical Risk Management, Inc. and the Senior Vice President at Madison National Life Insurance Co., Inc. Mr. Kettig also served as the President at Independence American Insurance Co. from 2006 to 2013.
Mr. Kettig completed his undergraduate studies at Hamilton College (New York) and obtained his graduate degree from Cornell Law School.
David Kettig active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York
 Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York Life/Health InsuranceFinance Standard Security Life Insurance Co. of New York engages in the provision of disability insurance. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/03/2016 |
IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc.
 IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Independence Pet Holdings, Inc., IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc. provides insurance agency services. The private company is based in Bloomington, MN. The CEO of the company is David T. Kettig. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Independence American Holdings Corp.
 Independence American Holdings Corp. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Part of Independence Pet Holdings, Inc., Independence American Holdings Corp. provides life and health insurance. The private company is based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is David T. Kettig. Independence American Holdings was acquired by Independence Pet Holdings, Inc. from Independence Holding Co. on December 20, 2021 for $282.40 million. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Independence Pet Group, Inc.
 Independence Pet Group, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Independence Pet Group, Inc. is a pet insurance and services organization that offers a range of underwriting options, turnkey partner solutions, and consumer-facing insurance products through its subsidiary, Independence American Insurance Company. The American company is a majority shareholder in Pet Partners, Inc., which distributes and administers pet insurance brands such as AKC Pet Insurance and PetPartners. Independence Pet Group also owns Figo, a direct-to-consumer brand that allows consumers to manage their pets' healthcare, socially engage with fellow pet parents, and easily discover and locate services within the pet ecosystem. The CEO of the company is Lane B. Kent. | Director/Board Member | - |
Standard Security Life Insurance Co. of New York (Invt Port)
 Standard Security Life Insurance Co. of New York (Invt Port) Investment ManagersFinance Standard Security Life Insurance Co. of New York (Invt Port) is the investment portfolio division of Standard Security Life Insurance Co. of New York, an insurance firm headquartered in New York City. They are owned by Geneve Holdings, Inc. The firm manages investment portfolios for various insurance clients. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of David Kettig
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Independence Pet Holdings, Inc.
 Independence Pet Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Independence Pet Holdings is an integrated, full-stack pet insurance platform owned by Jab Holding Company and Independence Holding Company. The private company is based in Plano, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. It offers a comprehensive range of underwriting options, turnkey partner solutions, and consumer-facing insurance products. Independence Pet Holdings wholly owns Independence American Insurance Company, a leading provider of underwriting services to the pet insurance sector with licenses in all 50 states. It is also a majority shareholder in Pet Partners, Inc., which owns pet insurance brands such as AKC Pet Insurance and PetPartners. Through its partnerships and directly owned brands, Independence Pet Holdings provides coverage for more than 200,000 pets, with policies generating premiums in excess of $120 million in 2021. Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a holding company that manages a diverse portfolio of modern pet health brands and services across insurance, pet education, and lost pet recovery services. Sharon Fernandez has been the CEO of the company since 2024. | Chief Executive Officer | 12/02/2024 |
| INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY | President | 29/06/2021 |
| AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE CORP. | President | 31/07/2016 |
Innovative Medical Risk Management, Inc.
 Innovative Medical Risk Management, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Innovative Medical Risk Management, Inc. provides medical management services. The company was founded on May 7, 2012 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | President | - |
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Training of David Kettig
| Hamilton College (New York) | Undergraduate Degree |
| Cornell Law School | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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Independence Holding Co.
 Independence Holding Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Independence Holding Co. engages in the provision of health, pet and life insurance businesses. It operates through the following segments: Specialty Health, Group Disability, Life, Short-Term Disability (DBL), and Paid Family Leave Rider (PFL), Individual Life, Annuities and Other, and Corporate. The Specialty Health segment consists of its traditional distribution through independent agents and national accounts, and through its call centers, career advisors, generation domains, transaction websites, and legal generation company. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Finance |
American Independence Corp.
 American Independence Corp. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Pro-American Independence Corp. operates as a holding company, which engages in the provision of health insurance and reinsurance services to commercial customers and individuals. Its products portfolio includes individual medical, small group medical, medical stop-loss, individual dental, short-term medical and pet insurance. The company was founded in December 1956 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Madison National Life Insurance Co., Inc.
 Madison National Life Insurance Co., Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Madison National Life Insurance Co., Inc. provides group life and disability and supplemental insurance. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Madison, WI. | Finance |
Independence American Holdings Corp.
Independence American Holdings Corp. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Part of Independence Pet Holdings, Inc., Independence American Holdings Corp. provides life and health insurance. The private company is based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is David T. Kettig. Independence American Holdings was acquired by Independence Pet Holdings, Inc. from Independence Holding Co. on December 20, 2021 for $282.40 million. | Finance |
Independence American Insurance Co.
 Independence American Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Independence American Insurance Co. specializes in health insurance coverages, pet insurance, and non-subscriber occupational accident insurance. The firm offers Hospital and surgical indemnity, temporary health, pet insurance and Dental services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York
Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York Life/Health InsuranceFinance Standard Security Life Insurance Co. of New York engages in the provision of disability insurance. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc.
IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Independence Pet Holdings, Inc., IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc. provides insurance agency services. The private company is based in Bloomington, MN. The CEO of the company is David T. Kettig. | Finance |
Standard Security Life Insurance Co. of New York (Invt Port)
Standard Security Life Insurance Co. of New York (Invt Port) Investment ManagersFinance Standard Security Life Insurance Co. of New York (Invt Port) is the investment portfolio division of Standard Security Life Insurance Co. of New York, an insurance firm headquartered in New York City. They are owned by Geneve Holdings, Inc. The firm manages investment portfolios for various insurance clients. | Finance |
Innovative Medical Risk Management, Inc.
Innovative Medical Risk Management, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Innovative Medical Risk Management, Inc. provides medical management services. The company was founded on May 7, 2012 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Commercial Services |
Independence Pet Holdings, Inc.
Independence Pet Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Independence Pet Holdings is an integrated, full-stack pet insurance platform owned by Jab Holding Company and Independence Holding Company. The private company is based in Plano, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. It offers a comprehensive range of underwriting options, turnkey partner solutions, and consumer-facing insurance products. Independence Pet Holdings wholly owns Independence American Insurance Company, a leading provider of underwriting services to the pet insurance sector with licenses in all 50 states. It is also a majority shareholder in Pet Partners, Inc., which owns pet insurance brands such as AKC Pet Insurance and PetPartners. Through its partnerships and directly owned brands, Independence Pet Holdings provides coverage for more than 200,000 pets, with policies generating premiums in excess of $120 million in 2021. Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a holding company that manages a diverse portfolio of modern pet health brands and services across insurance, pet education, and lost pet recovery services. Sharon Fernandez has been the CEO of the company since 2024. | Finance |
Independence Pet Group, Inc.
Independence Pet Group, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Independence Pet Group, Inc. is a pet insurance and services organization that offers a range of underwriting options, turnkey partner solutions, and consumer-facing insurance products through its subsidiary, Independence American Insurance Company. The American company is a majority shareholder in Pet Partners, Inc., which distributes and administers pet insurance brands such as AKC Pet Insurance and PetPartners. Independence Pet Group also owns Figo, a direct-to-consumer brand that allows consumers to manage their pets' healthcare, socially engage with fellow pet parents, and easily discover and locate services within the pet ecosystem. The CEO of the company is Lane B. Kent. | Technology Services |
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