National Life Insurance Company Unveils New Variable Universal Life Product

National Life Insurance Company, a member of National Life Group, recently launched Investor Select, a new variable universal life product. With more riders and new funds, this VUL product offers more flexibility and individual policy customization to meet a wide variety of personal and business insurance needs.

Investor Select, a market sensitive, variable universal life contract, provides flexibility of death benefit and premiums combined with tax-deferred growth of cash values tied to the market performance of the sub-accounts. The new riders, Other Insured Rider, Balance Sheet Benefit Rider, and Waiver of Specified Premium, round out the comprehensive suite of riders offered with National Life products, including the no additional cost accelerated benefit riders in case of a chronic or terminal illness.

"Investor Select complements National Life Group's 2009 life and annuity portfolio as this product is specifically designed to provide flexibility and options with a focus on market performance," states Matt DeSantos, Vice President of Marketing for National Life Group. "With the introduction of this product, National Life arms its agents with a broad product portfolio for all economic conditions."

In addition, National Life also provides access to a professional asset allocation for the majority of its variable products which is available at no additional cost for policyholders. FundQuest, a Registered Investment Advisor, consistently reviews and periodically adjusts the model allocations to ensure it is consistent with the model's risk tolerance and performance objectives.

For more information about Investor Select VUL, please contact the National Life Group Life Sales Desk at 888-297-3990.

Investor Select variable universal life insurance, form series 8566/8567, 8566ID(1008)/8567ID(1008), is underwritten by National Life Insurance Company and distributed by Equity Services, Inc., Registered Broker/Dealer Affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. FundQuest is independent of the National Life Group companies. Riders are optional and may require additional premium. The use of some riders will reduce other policy values. The product and riders may not be available in all states. Variable contract holders are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of principal invested.

Variable contracts are sold by prospectus. For more complete information, please request a prospectus from your registered representative or call (802) 229-3900. Please read it and consider carefully a Fund's objectives, risks, charges and expenses before you invest or send money. The prospectus contains this and other information about the investment company.

About National Life Group

National Life Group is a diversified family of financial service companies that has successfully forged a strong identity as a product innovator. Companies in the group offer a comprehensive portfolio of life insurance, annuity and investment* products to help individuals, families and businesses pursue their financial goals.

National Life Insurance Company, a Fortune 1000 company, serves more than 700,000 customers. With combined 2007 revenue of $1.4 billion and net income of $109 million, members of National Life Group employ roughly 900 employees, with most located at its home office in Montpelier, Vt. Group companies also maintain offices in Dallas, New York, San Francisco, Boston and Wayne, PA.

The Group is made up of its flagship company, National Life Insurance Company, founded in Montpelier, Vermont in 1848; Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Dallas, Texas, and Sentinel Investments, Equity Services, Inc. and National Retirement Plan Advisors, all located in Montpelier.

National Life Insurance Company is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is licensed in 49 states and the District of Columbia and is not licensed in New York.

*Securities are offered through Registered Representatives of Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, One National Life Drive, Montpelier, Vermont 05604 (802)229-3900. National Life Group is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, Vermont and its affiliates. Each company is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations.

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