The board of directors of National Western Life Insurance Company appointed Ross R. Moody as President and Interim Chief Executive Officer of the company. Mr. Moody has served as a member of the company's board of directors since 1981 and as the company's president and chief operating officer since 1992. Mr. Moody will serve as the company's interim chief executive officer until the company appoints a permanent chief executive officer.

Mr. Moody will not receive any additional compensation while assuming the duties of interim chief executive officer. Robert L. Moody, who served as chief executive officer until June 19, 2015, will continue to serve as chairman of the board.