About the Company

 

Our mission is to provide high quality insurance products on a global basis to meet the financial security needs of well-defined market segments. We provide professional and friendly service to our policyholders and agents and are responsive to the needs of our employees, shareholders and the community.

 

 

Independent Ratings of NWL

 

Most life insurance companies obtain one or more ratings from various independent rating agencies. These ratings help policyholders, agents, investors, and others evaluate the financial strength and stability of insurance companies.

 

National Western's ratings are:

• "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best, and

• "A" (Strong) by Standard & Poor's.

Annuity Basics

 

In today’s world, an annuity a popular tool used by consumers to protect their savings and plan for retirement.

 

When considering whether to purchase an annuity, it’s important to understand how the value of the annuity is determined, the liquidity options available to you, as well as any tax benefits or implications of placing retirement savings in an annuity. Before you decide to purchase an annuity, ask yourself the following questions:

 

“How much annuity income will I need and for how long?”

 

“When will I need access to the funds?”

 

“Do I have an emergency fund set aside to meet my other obligations?”

Life Insurance Basics

 

Life insurance is the first step in protecting your loved ones in the event of an untimely death. Life insurance can provide an income tax-free death benefit to help secure your family’s financial security.

 

When purchasing life insurance, there are two basic initial questions to consider:

 

"What kind of life insurance do I need?"

 "How much life insurance do I need?"