Support, Strength and Solidarity: Women Empowering Women in the Death Care Profession

Hundreds of women gathered for a weekend of connection, leadership and compassion during the sold-out National Funeral Director Association Professional Women’s Conference (PWC). Held May 15-18 in Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., women from across the country in the death care profession created a space to amplify voices, network and innovate the funeral profession. National Guardian… Read More

Celebrating team members’ impressive achievements and performance

We recognized four team members with G.R.I.T. Awards during our companywide All Hands Meeting in April. The awards incorporate NGL’s vision for the future, Together for Tomorrow, into its team members’ daily professional lives. Over 100 peer nominations recognized and celebrated colleagues for their outstanding achievements and performance. The awards highlight the winning mindsets that need… Read More

Greg Olund and Mitch Waltman join NGL’s Employee Benefits Team

We are pleased to announce the addition of Greg Olund as National Sales, Vice President – Employee Benefits and Mitch Waltman as Strategic Partner & TPA Relationship Manager. Olund and Waltman join the Employee Benefits team as NGL looks to further expand its ancillary insurance lines of business.    Working closely with partners to design… Read More

Executive Promotions Announced at National Guardian Life Insurance Company

National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), a Madison-based mutual life insurance company, is pleased to announce that our Board of Directors has approved the promotions of James Boll to Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel; David Puckett to Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer; Richard Wicka to Vice President, Associate General Counsel Regulatory and Risk.… Read More

National Guardian Life Insurance Company Launches New Long Term Care Insurance Policyholder Portal

National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), a Midwest-based mutual insurance company, has launched a new Long Term Care insurance policyholder portal that allows policyholders to submit claims, review documents, download forms and more. “The new policyholder portal provides an enhanced policyholder experience. The well-designed platform streamlines communication and empowers customers with instant access to their… Read More

Leigh Klemencic joins NGL as Assistant Vice President, Marketing Communications

We are pleased to announce the addition of Leigh Klemencic as Assistant Vice President, Marketing Communications. Klemencic will lead the marketing team in the development of strategic external marketing communications initiatives to further enhance NGL’s position as a leader in the Preneed insurance industry. Klemencic has experience in developing marketing campaigns and collateral, writing editorial… Read More

2025 NGL Conferences & Events

National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) participates in and sponsors several state and national Preneed conferences and expos throughout the year. This creates an opportunity for our team to stay current on industry trends, network and learn how we can better serve our partners. Here are some of the conferences our team will attend this… Read More

National Guardian Life Insurance Company named Best Places to Work 2024

NGL wrapped up 2024 with being recognized as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 by Madison Magazine. The Best Places to Work award is based on an employee engagement survey administered by Quantum Workplace, a third-party human resources technology provider that measures employee feedback on six key areas: communication and resources, individual needs,… Read More

Nominations now open for the third annual NFDA Inspiration Award

NGL sponsors award celebrating distinguished woman who makes meaningful contributions to funeral service profession Understanding the deep value and meaningful contributions women make to the funeral service profession, National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is pleased to once again sponsor National Funeral Directors Association’s (NFDA) third annual Inspiration Award. Nominations are now open with NFDA… Read More

NGL celebrates team members’ impressive achievements and performance

National Guardian Life Insurance Company’s (NGL) inaugural G.R.I.T. Awards were launched during its December End of Year Celebration. The awards incorporate NGL’s vision for the future, Together for Tomorrow, into its team members’ daily professional lives. Peer nominations recognize and celebrate colleagues for their outstanding achievements and performance. The awards highlight the winning mindsets that need… Read More