National Western Life Insurance 8-K National Western Life Announces Upgrade of Financial Strength Rating

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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) June 17, 2009
NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
COLORADO	84-0467208
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
2-17039
(Commission File Number)
850 EAST ANDERSON LANE, AUSTIN, TEXAS	78752-1602
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip code)
(512) 836-1010
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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	Item 8.01  Other Events
	On June 17, 2009, National Western Life Insurance Company (“Company”) announced an upgrade of financial strength rating via press release.  A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.  This Form 8-K and the attached exhibit are provided under Item 8.01 of Form 8-K and are furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.
	The press release is available at the Company's website, www.nationalwesternlife.com.
	Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits
	( d ) Exhibits
	Exhibit No.		Description
	99.1		Press Release dated June 17, 2009
	SIGNATURE
	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.
			NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
			/S/Brian M. Pribyl
	Date: June 18, 2009		Brian M. Pribyl Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
	EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit		Description
99.1		Press Release of National Western Life Insurance Company issued June 17, 2009 announcing an upgrade of financial strength rating.