National Life Group was recently ranked second in the Best Whole Life Insurance Companies of 2026 by the Wall Street Journal1. The list was based on a review of “10 large sellers of whole life insurance to find the best options based on policy fees, the reliability of policy illustrations, access to cash value and complaints against each company about its life insurance” according to the Wall Street Journal’s website.
National Life Group has offered whole life insurance products through its affiliate, National Life Insurance Company, since 1851. The Wall Street Journal examined its TotalSecure whole life insurance policy for this analysis, citing specific benefits including:
- Flexibility
- Access to the policy’s available cash value
- Reliable policy illustrations
- A variety of riders
Ratings for this list were based on an analysis of internal policy charges, the reliability of each company’s whole life insurance policy illustrations, access to cash value and complaints about each company’s individual life insurance.
1 Best Whole Life Insurance Wall Street Journal February 2026
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