National Dental Insurer United Concordia Companies, Inc. Announces Change in Top...

National Dental Insurer United Concordia Companies, Inc. Announces Change in
Top Leadership Post
Lebish to Succeed Dzuryachko as Chairman and CEO

HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- National dental insurer United
Concordia Companies, Inc., a Highmark Company headquartered in Harrisburg, PA,
appointed Daniel J. Lebish as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer effective
March 1, 2008. Lebish will succeed Thomas A. Dzuryachko who has announced his
retirement after more than 36 years of service.
Under Dzuryachko's leadership, United Concordia has grown to become the
fifth largest dental insurer in the country from its beginnings as the dental
line of business at the former Pennsylvania Blue Shield. Today, United
Concordia serves nearly 7.5 million members worldwide, with premium revenues
exceeding $1.3 billion, client retention above 90 percent and subscriber
retention of 95 percent.
United Concordia is highly successful not only in the private sector, but
also in federal, state and local government segments. Among United Concordia's
key accounts is the United States Department of Defense TRICARE Dental
Program, which covers more than 1.8 million members worldwide. And, United
Concordia is the first dental carrier to attain Defense Information Assurance
Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) certification, demonstrating
the highest levels of physical and system security,
"We are grateful to Tom Dzuryachko for his many years of service to United
Concordia, and the valuable contributions he has made to our dental company,
which has become one of the largest in the country under his direction," said
Highmark President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kenneth Melani. "Given Dan
Lebish's extensive executive experience, we are confident that United
Concordia will be gaining a seasoned and respected leader who will continue to
grow the dental business and enhance our presence throughout Pennsylvania,
across the country and worldwide as Tom has done for many years."
In addition to assuming his new duties with United Concordia, Lebish will
remain Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of HM Insurance Group,
a position he has held since 2002. HM Insurance Group offers group health
risk solutions and its product portfolio includes employer stop loss, HMO
reinsurance, limited benefit medical plans and a portfolio of work site
insurance products.
Lebish previously has served as Senior Vice President of Business
Development for Highmark Inc. where he developed and implemented plans for
market expansion and new product development. He also held several other
positions in the health insurance and health care industry, including
executive vice president with HealthAmerica and Chief Financial Officer and
Vice President of Administrative Services at Pittsburgh's Magee-Womens
Hospital.
Lebish is a member of the American Hospital Association and the Health
Care Financial Management Association. He also is actively involved in local
community activities and serves on the boards of WQED Multimedia, the
Pittsburgh YMCA, and the Pittsburgh Dance Council. In addition, he has served
as a board member for Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield and NaviMedix,
Inc.
Lebish holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from St.
Norbert College and a master's degree in health administration from Ohio State
University.
About United Concordia Companies, Inc.
Harrisburg, PA-based United Concordia Companies, Inc. is one of the
nation's largest dental insurers, with nearly 7.5 million members worldwide.
In 2007, United Concordia processed more than 12 million claims and attained
revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
United Concordia maintains 23 offices nationwide, with operating centers
in Williamsport, PA and Albuquerque, NM, in addition to its Harrisburg
headquarters.
For more information about United Concordia, visit
www.unitedconcordia.com.
About HM Insurance Group
Pittsburgh, PA-based HM Insurance Group provides group health-related
insurance products to protect businesses and their employees from potential
financial losses associated with health costs. HM Insurance Group's connected
portfolio of products and services helps to provide health risk solutions for
clients.
HM Life Insurance Company and HM Life Insurance Company of New York have
received an "A-"(Excellent) rating from A.M. Best Company, one of the
country's oldest and most respected rating agencies. HM Insurance Group
consists of HM Life Insurance Company, HM Life Insurance Company of New York,
HM Casualty Insurance Company and HM Benefits Administrators.
Through its insurance companies, HM Insurance Group holds insurance
licenses in 50 states and the District of Columbia and maintains 19 regional
sales offices across the country. In 2007 the company attained revenues in
excess of $650 million.
For more information about HM Insurance Group, visit
www.hminsurancegroup.com.
SOURCE United Concordia Companies, Inc.

George Yanoshik, Jr., of United Concordia Companies, Inc., +1-717-302-4251.
george.yanoshik@highmark.com