UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 21, 2019 (October 18, 2019)
NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Delaware | | 000-55522 | | 47-3339380 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 10801 N. Mopac Expy Bldg 3 | | |
| Austin, | Texas | | 78759 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (512) 836-1010
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Director or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On October 18, 2019, the Board of Directors of National Western Life Insurance Company (“NWLIC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of National Western Life Group, Inc. (“NWLGI”), appointed Rey Perez to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2020. Mr. Perez will succeed Kitty K. Nelson, who will remain a director of NWLIC.
Mr. Perez joined NWLIC in September of 2000 and has held various positions with the Company, most recently serving in the capacity of Executive Vice President - Chief Legal Officer. Mr. Perez also currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of NWLIC.
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| SIGNATURE |
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| Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. |
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| | NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE GROUP, INC. |
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| Date: October 21, 2019 | /S/Brian M. Pribyl |
| | Brian M. Pribyl |
| | Senior Vice President, |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
| | and Treasurer |
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