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UNITED STATES |
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 |
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FORM 8-K |
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CURRENT REPORT |
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of |
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the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) June 23, 2006 |
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NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY |
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) |
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COLORADO |
84-0467208 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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2-17039 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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850 EAST ANDERSON LANE, AUSTIN, TEXAS |
78752-1602 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
(Zip code) |
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(512) 836-1010 |
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: |
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o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act |
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(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act |
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(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On June 23, 2006, the Company's Board of Directors approved the following:
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The 2006 International Marketing Officer Bonus Program effective January 1, 2006 for the year ending December 31, 2006. |
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The 2006 Domestic Marketing Officer Bonus Program effective January 1, 2006 for the year ending December 31, 2006. |
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The National Western Life Insurance Company Harvest Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan. This Plan is effective January 1, 2006 and provides incentive bonuses to eligible Participating Agents to motivate them to sell Company products, to align their financial interests with those of the Company, and to reward and encourage long-term, productive relationships with the Company. |
Item 5.02. Appointment of Principal Officers
On June 23, 2006, the Company's Board of Directors approved the promotion of Scott E. Arendale to the position of Senior Vice President - International Marketing, effective immediately.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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( d ) Exhibits |
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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10(bi) |
2006 International Marketing Officer Bonus Program. |
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10(bj) |
2006 Domestic Marketing Officer Bonus Program. |
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10(bk) |
National Western Life Insurance Company Harvest Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY |
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Date: June 29, 2006 |
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/S/ Brian M. Pribyl |
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Brian M. Pribyl |
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Senior Vice President |
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Chief Financial & Administrative Officer |
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and Treasurer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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10(bi) |
2006 International Marketing Officer Bonus Program. |
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10(bj) |
2006 Domestic Marketing Officer Bonus Program. |
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10(bk) |
National Western Life Insurance Company Harvest Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan. |
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