NGL Preneed Single Pay applications no longer require health question

National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is pleased to announce select Single Pay Preneed applications will be processed as Standard Issue regardless of how the health questions are answered, effective February 15, 2023. “NGL is focused on being a leader in the Preneed marketplace. With 25 years of industry experience, we are constantly looking for… Read More

2023 NFDA Inspiration Award

NGL sponsors newly established award We are excited to share information about National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) newly established award – 2023 Inspiration Award. Nominations are open from February 15 – March 31 to an exceptional female or non-binary individual who has made noteworthy professional contributions to the funeral service industry or a related field.… Read More

Preneed Growth Rate Increase from National Guardian Life Insurance Company

We are pleased to announce a growth rate increase on the majority of our Preneed new business policies, effective January 1, 2023.  “We are pleased to see interest rates increase after years of extremely low rates. As a leader in the Preneed industry for the past 25 years, we take pride in offering competitive rates… Read More

National Guardian Life Insurance Company Commits $100,000 to Establish Scholarships in Memory of Harry Pontone and Mark Hornibrook

Named endowment scholarships through Funeral Service Foundation Through a partnership with Funeral Service Foundation, National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) announced its commitment of $100,000 to establish two named scholarships in memory of Harry Pontone and Mark Hornibrook during the National Funeral Directors Association International Conference & Expo. “Harry and Mark have had a tremendous… Read More

Short Gathering with Long Standing Impact

On Sunday, October 9 we celebrated PWC Reconnect: Women Making Waves in Baltimore at the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) International Convention & Expo to continue building on the successful, sold-out Professional Women’s Conference (PWC) held earlier this year. National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) was the event sponsor with Jennifer Kaset, NGL Regional Vice… Read More

ICCFA and NGL collaborate to answer questions facing death care industry

We are pleased to announce a new collaborative project with the International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association (ICCFA), called Take 5. Cameron Black, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at NGL and Poul Lemasters, Esq., General Counsel at ICCFA share their take on topics that are top-of-mind for individuals in the death care profession.… Read More

Mike Stephens, retired NGL Regional Vice President passes away

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Mike Stephens, retired NGL Preneed Regional Vice President, on May 15, 2020. Mike retired in February 2019 after 35 years in the funeral industry and more than 10 years with NGL. Mike was a valuable member of our Preneed sales team. During his tenure… Read More

More than 80 toys donated to Toys for Tots

Downtown members of our customer support teams decided to give back this holiday season while also having a friendly competition to see which team can donate the most toys to our local Toys for Tots. During the month of November the teams were motivating and encouraging everyone at NGL to donate a new toy benefiting… Read More

New partnership announced with Tribute Insurance Assignments

We are pleased to announce a partnership with Tribute Insurance Assignments to help funeral homes maximize their potential through value-added services for families they serve. Tribute Insurance Assignments is a trusted life insurance assignment partner for companies like Frazer Consultants, FrontRunner Professional, SRS Computing and NGL. They have the capabilities to provide a quick, easy, electronic assignment… Read More

Mike Stephens retires from NGL as Regional Vice President

We are pleased to announce that Mike Stephens, NGL Regional Vice President, is retiring after 35 years in the funeral industry and more than 10 years with NGL. “Mike has been an invaluable member of our marketing team for more than 10 years. Not only will he be greatly missed by his friends at NGL… Read More