National Life Names New Executive VP

National Life Group promoted Ruth B. Smith to the position of executive VP for protection.

National Life says Smith has been in charge of its life insurance division since 2009. She oversees product development, business acquisition services, customer services, agent services and claims management.

Prior to joining National Life, Smith was a consultant in the areas of life insurance product management and development, distribution, technology implementation and new business initiatives. She also was with Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co., which is now a subsidiary of MassMutual, for more than 20 years.

During her career, Smith has earned her Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) designations.

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