National Life Group appoints Joseph Tavernite as General Agent to lead Long Island, NY, agency

Montpelier, VT - (April 28, 2025) – National Life Group is thrilled to announce the appointment of financial services veteran Joseph Tavernite as General Agent for the Long Island, NY, agency, effective April 28.

With an illustrious career spanning three decades, Tavernite has consistently demonstrated his prowess as a top producer, earning accolades and respect throughout the industry.

Tavernite comes to National Life from Northwestern Mutual, where he served as Managing Director since 2017 and led his District Network offices for Premium, New Clients, and Lives from 2021 through 2024. He also received the MD Achievement Award in 2022.

“We are delighted to welcome Joe to National Life Group,” said Rebecca Dunne, Field Executive Vice President for Affiliated Distribution. “His extensive experience and exceptional track record make him the ideal leader to guide our Long Island market to new heights.”

Residing in Kings Park, New York, with his wife and daughter, Tavernite is uniquely positioned to cultivate lasting relationships and drive growth in this vibrant community.

“I am excited to align myself with an organization like National Life and am deeply appreciative of the trust they have placed in me,” he remarked. “Together, we will work side by side to elevate National Life to a household name on Long Island, empowering families to secure their financial futures.”

With his visionary leadership and commitment to excellence, Tavernite is set to make a profound impact on the Long Island market, fostering a culture of success and innovation that will resonate for years to come.

About National Life Group Affiliated Channel
The National Life Group Affiliated Channel is on a multi-year growth trend with double-digit recruiting growth year over year. National Life is fully committed to recruiting and developing new agents and advisors to bring financial literacy and solutions to the communities we serve.

Learn more here about National Life Group’s corporate philanthropy with programs that include LifeChanger of the Year, Do Good Heroes, a commitment to ending childhood hunger and supporting children’s mental health, among others.

About National Life Group
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Contact: Daphne Larkin, corporate communications, National Life Group, 802.229.3607.

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, founded in Montpelier, Vt., in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, Texas, chartered in 1955, and their affiliates.  Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations.  Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York.