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National Life Group Appoints Matthew Frazee as Chief Financial Officer to Support Continued Organizational Growth

MONTPELIER, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Life Group recently announced the appointment of Matt Frazee as Chief Financial Officer of the organization.

National Life Group recently announced the appointment of Matt Frazee as Chief Financial Officer of the organization.

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Frazee joined National Life Group in 2011 as Vice President and Controller. He moved into the Operations organization in 2016 and was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2017. In 2018, he joined the Distribution organization and was most recently named Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer in January 2024. Throughout his tenure, Matt has demonstrated strong business acumen and a leadership approach that brings a broad, enterprise-wide perspective.

“It has been a pleasure to watch Matt grow and succeed in various positions at National Life,” said Chair, CEO, and President, Mehran Assadi. “He brings the financial acumen and discipline required for this role as well as a commitment to serve our customers, colleagues and communities. He is well positioned to help take our organization to the next level.”

Prior to joining National Life Group, Frazee spent 11 years with Deloitte where he delivered consulting and accounting services to companies in the insurance industry. A licensed CPA, Frazee received his B.S. in Accounting from Northwestern College.

About National Life Group

National Life Group has been keeping promises since 1848, providing access to flexible, secure life insurance and annuities for families, businesses, educators, and first responders nationwide. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit, our values are to “Do good, Be good, Make good” for our customers, agents, employees, and the communities we serve. Learn more at NationalLife.com.

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company (NLIC), Montpelier, VT founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest (LSW), Addison, TX chartered in 1955, and its affiliates. Each company is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. LSW is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. NLIC, the flagship of National Life Group was founded in 1848, and all references to 1848 are attributable to NLIC.

Products are issued by National Life Insurance Company and Life Insurance Company of the Southwest.

Contacts

Beth Rusnock, corporate communications, National Life Group, 802-522-4067.

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Beth Rusnock, corporate communications, National Life Group, 802-522-4067.

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