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

Brenda Betts recently retired from Ernst & Young LLP, where she served as an audit partner with more than 35 years of experience. Throughout her career, she worked with both public and private financial services organizations, specializing in multiple insurance sectors including life and health, property and casualty, and commercial insurance, as well as wealth and asset management. She also meets the qualifications of a financial expert under regulatory standards set by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

“Brenda is an excellent addition to National Life Group’s Board,” said Mehran Assadi, Chair, CEO, and President of the company. “She brings deep industry insight and financial expertise, along with a strong commitment to community service. We are excited to welcome her to our distinguished board.”

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Betts has contributed to several nonprofit organizations. She previously served on the board of the San Antonio Museum of Art and the National Charity League Heart of Texas Chapter. During her time at EY, she was also actively involved in leadership development, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, most recently mentoring emerging female leaders in the insurance sector.

“I am honored to join the Board of National Life Group and look forward to collaborating with its leadership and fellow board members,” said Betts. “I am committed to supporting the company’s mission and values, which strongly align with my own.”

Betts holds an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Kentucky. She has also completed executive education programs at 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 serving customers since 1848, offering reliable and flexible life insurance and annuity solutions to families, businesses, educators, and first responders across the United States. Guided by its core values—“Do good, Be good, Make good”—the company maintains a strong commitment to its customers, employees, partners, and the communities it serves.

National Life Group® operates as a trade name for National Life Insurance Company and Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, along with their affiliated entities. Each company is independently responsible for its financial obligations and contractual commitments.

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