Released on: November 7, 2007, 12:53 pm

Press Release Author: National Life Group

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: NaviStar Adds Options and Flexibility for Spouses, Children,
and Business Partners as the Newest Product in National Life Group's Portfolio

Press Release Body: Montpelier, VT - National Life Insurance Company, a member of
National Life Group, has introduced a new universal life product, NaviStar, to an
already robust product portfolio. With this newest addition, National Life Group is
offering more options and flexibility to help meet its clients' needs, in
particular, family protection, business planning, and wealth transfer.

NaviStar Universal Life is a flexible premium, flexible death benefit contract that
can be customized through optional riders to meet a wide variety of insurance needs.
This product may also be an alternative to No Lapse Guarantee products offering
similar premium levels with the added benefit of premium flexibility.

"NaviStar offers clients an efficient way of providing additional coverage on
another insured such as a spouse, children, or a business partner," states Mehran
Assadi, President, Life and Annuity, National Life Group. "NaviStar's riders also
offer living benefits to cover costs associated with a chronic or terminal illness.
It is a multi-faceted product available to meet the diverse needs of our clients,
all within one contract for one premium."

About National Life Group
National Life Group is a diversified family of financial service companies made up
of its flagship company, National Life Insurance Company, founded in Montpelier,
Vermont in 1850, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Dallas, Texas, Sentinel
Asset Management Inc., Equity Services, Inc. and National Retirement Plan Advisors
Inc., all located in Montpelier, Vermont. Companies in the group offer a
comprehensive portfolio of life insurance, annuity and equity* products to help
individuals, families and businesses pursue their financial goals.

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National Life Insurance Company is licensed in all 50 states and the District of
Columbia. National Life Group is a tradename of National Life Insurance Company and
its affiliates. Each company of the National Life Group is solely responsible for
its own contractual obligations.

Navistar Universal Life Insurance, form series 8522(0707)/8523(0707). Policy loans
and withdrawals, and receipt of accelerated benefits reduce the policy's cash value
and death benefit and may result in a taxable event. The Other Insured Rider is
optional, available at additional cost, and is not available in all states.

Securities are offered solely through Registered Representatives of Equity Services,
Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, One National Life Drive, Montpelier, Vermont, 05604,
802-229-3900.

TC37785(1007)


Web Site: http://www.nationallife.com

Contact Details: Matt DeSantos
National Life
One National Life Drive
Montpelier, Vermont, 05604
802-229-7023
MDesantos@nationallife.com