National Life Group Names Brenda Betts to Its Board of Directors

MONTPELIER, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Life Group announced at its annual meeting today that Brenda Betts has been elected to serve as a member of its Board of Directors.

Prior to her recent retirement from Ernst & Young LLP, Betts was an audit partner with over 35 years of experience serving public and private financial services companies, specializing in all lines of insurance including life/health, property/casualty, and commercial, along with wealth and asset management. Additionally, she is qualified to serve as a financial expert under SEC, NYSE, NASDAQ and NAIC rules.

“Brenda is well suited to serve on National Life Group’s board,” said Chair, CEO, and President, Mehran Assadi. “Not only does she bring a wealth of industry knowledge and financial expertise, she also is a servant leader who does good in her community. We look forward to having her join our esteemed board of directors.”

Previously, Betts served as a board member for the San Antonio Museum of Art and the National Charity League Heart of Texas Chapter. She was also actively involved in EY’s leadership, people, diversity, and inclusive initiatives including recently serving as a senior partner to EY’s younger female executives working in the insurance industry.

“I am honored to join National Life Group’s Board and look forward to working with its distinguished Board members and leadership team, said Betts. “I am committed to supporting the organization’s mission and culture, both of which align closely with my own core values.”

Betts received a MBA in Finance and a BA in Accounting from the University of Kentucky. She also is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School – EY Journey to the Boardroom Program and the Kellogg School of Management Executive Program.

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.