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Our Story

We keep our promises so you can keep life moving forward.

For over 175 years, we’ve helped families protect the people they love, prepare for the future, and build greater financial security. Through life insurance and annuity solutions, we help people plan for what’s ahead with financial guidance, tools, and products that can be tailored to their needs. Our belief is simple: Everyone deserves the financial peace of mind to live life more fully.

Owned by the people we serve.

We’re a mutual company.* That means we are owned by our policyholders. The people we answer to are the people we serve, and that shapes the decisions we make and the promises we keep.

Financial strength you can count on.

A+ (Superior) A.M. Best, 2nd out of 16 ratings A+ (Strong) S&P Global Ratings, 5th out of 21 ratings A1 (Good) Moody's, 5th out of 21 ratings

Financial strength ratings for National Life Insurance Company and Life Insurance Company of the Southwest as of October 12, 2026. Ratings are subject to change.

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Our Mission

Keeping our promises.

Our Vision

To bring peace of mind to everyone we touch.

Our Values

Do good. Be good. Make good.

Our story has always been about people.

Our story began in 1848, but the promise behind it still guides us today. See how our commitment to people, communities, and doing good continues to shape who we are and where we're headed.

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*National Life Group traces its mutual heritage to National Life Insurance Company, founded in 1848 as a mutual insurance company. In 1999, National Life Insurance Company converted to a stock insurance company under a mutual holding company structure. National Life Holding Company, the ultimate parent of the National Life Group affiliated companies, is a mutual holding company organized under Vermont law.


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