National Life Group Insurance Companies Enhance Indexed Universal Life (IUL) Portfolio for Small Business Owners

National Life Insurance Company (NLIC) and Life Insurance Company of the Southwest (LSW), members of National Life Group, are pleased to announce that their complete Indexed Universal Life portfolio is now available in Qualified Plans allowing even more access to the small business owner market.

In addition, National Life Group now has a product for the Section 79 market in the state of New York. NLIC’s Ultra Select is the only indexed universal life product offered in this state that the company is aware of for Section 79 plans. For non-New York, National Life Group also offers LSW’s SecurePlus Advantage 79 as a product option for those seeking a policy to meet their clients’ needs.

“Our producers are always looking for ways to grow their business, and our goal is to provide them the tools they need,” states Vince Vitiello, Chief Marketing Officer, National Life Group. “These enhancements to our IUL products have been specifically designed to assist our agents in the small business owner market, whether they are just entering or in need of boosting their relationships with existing clients.”

An industry leader, NLIC has been committed to the small business owner market and the sale of qualified plans since 1939. Since then, member companies of National Life Group have continued to offer full support and services for the business owner market including access to our in-house Third Party Administrator (TPA), National Retirement Plan Advisors (NRPA). NRPA, the proud recipient of Nationwide’s 2008 Pinnacle Award for Excellence, has the expertise, technology, and knowledge of the latest developments in the constantly changing area of qualified plan regulations to provide agents and their clients with the best service possible.

To learn more about the National Life Group product portfolio and offered services, please contact the Life Sales Desk at 888-297-3990.

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 Group, a Fortune 1000 company, serves more than 700,000 customers. With combined 2008 revenue of $1.1 billion, 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.

Ultra Select Indexed Universal Life, form series 8385/8386, 8385ID(1206)/8386ID(1206), is underwritten by National Life Insurance Company.

SecurePlus Advantage 79 Indexed Universal Life, form series 8593/8594/8593ID(0708)/8594ID(0708), is underwritten by Life Insurance Company of the Southwest.

National Life Group® is a trade name representing various affiliates, which offer a variety of financial service products. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations.

National Life Insurance Company is licensed to do business in all states and the District of Columbia. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is licensed to do business in all states except New York.

Sentinel Investments™ is the unifying brand name for Sentinel Financial Services Company, Sentinel Asset Management, Inc., and Sentinel Administrative Services, Inc.

*Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely by Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser, One National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT, 05604, 802-229-3900.

Nationwide Investment Services Corporation is independent of Equity Services, Inc. and its affiliates. All other companies referenced are affiliated.

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