National Life Group appoints new General Agent to Charlotte, NC agency

Montpelier, VT - (July 3, 2023) National Life Group has appointed an award-winning financial services veteran Dean Diamond as its General Agent of the Affiliated Channel’s North Carolina agency, headquartered in Charlotte, beginning July 1, 2023.

Diamond comes to National Life as a seasoned leader with over two decades in the financial services industry.

“We are delighted to welcome Dean Diamond to National Life Group,” National Life Senior Vice President for Affiliated Distribution Rebecca Dunne said. “A seasoned, successful, and passionate leader who brings a wealth of experience with him, Dean has an impressive track record of building innovative agencies with a strong culture and notable market share growth. The Affiliated Channel is a core and growing part of National Life’s enterprise and we look forward to Dean’s partnership and success as he expands his business throughout the Carolinas.” 

Diamond joins National Life Group from New York Life, where he was an award-winning managing partner as well as ranked among the top 10 Senior Partners in the country.

“Change is the opportunity to embrace new beginnings with a zeal to build,” Diamond said. “For over 20 years, financial services has been my passion, leading with heart, impact, and growth. I couldn’t be more excited to partner with National Life Group to take my career to new territories by building my own agency with phenomenal services and exceptional advisors. I am fortunate to be in a space with open architecture to allow me the ability to create the entrepreneurial environment I’ve always desired. I am looking forward to this chapter and the exciting adventures ahead.”

Diamond holds a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in Financial Services from Edinboro University, where he also received a Division 1 wrestling scholarship. He is a member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA).

He and his wife, Kelly, live in Charlotte and have two children, Nicolas and Zoe.

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