Defined Benefit (Pension)
2023 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PENSION PLAN

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE CO.

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $20M in total assets and serves 62 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE CO. in Texas. The plan reported positive net income of $2M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$20M
Participants
62
State
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PENSION PLAN

NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE CO., headquartered in Texas. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $20M in total end-of-year assets and covers 62 participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 840467208, and the plan has been effective since 1973-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $19M at the beginning of 2023 to $20M at year-end — a gain of 8.9%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $20M, with reported net income of $2M driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$19M
Total Assets (End of Year)$20M
Net Assets (End of Year)$20M
Net Income$2M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN840467208
Plan Effective Date1973-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE CO.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 395 $56M
2023 2 384 $66M
2024 2 398 $65M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PENSION PLAN holds $20M in total assets with 62 participants. It is sponsored by NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE CO..
What type of plan is NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PENSION PLAN?
NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1973-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 840467208.
Who sponsors the NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PENSION PLAN?
NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PENSION PLAN is sponsored by NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE CO., located in Texas. The sponsor's EIN is 840467208 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PENSION PLAN perform in 2023?
NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PENSION PLAN grew by 8.9% during 2023, moving from $19M to $20M in total assets. Net income was $2M.
Where can I find official filings for NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 840467208 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PENSION PLAN compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 840467208.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

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