National Life Group appoints new Vice President of Capital Management

Addison, TX - (October 29, 2024) National Life Group has appointed Yuan Eichstedt as Vice President of Capital Management, leading capital initiatives that will enable the company’s sustainable and responsible growth, beginning Oct. 29.

With 25 years of experience, Eichstedt is a seasoned leader with extensive expertise in life and annuity reinsurance and M&A markets. Her skill set spans multiple disciplines, including M&A underwriting, actuarial science, accounting, and taxation.

Before joining National Life, Eichstedt served in an executive role over Structured Finance at RGA, where she collaborated with various business units to design and implement structured finance solutions alongside banking and investment partners for new product offerings. Additionally, she led the hybrid strategy for the Asia Pacific region and held the role of Chief Pricing Actuary for RGA APAC.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Yuan to my team,” said Eric Sandberg, Senior Vice President, CFO, and CRO. “With several capital projects on the horizon to support National Life’s continued growth, her deep expertise and positive, can-do attitude will make her an invaluable leader. I’m confident she will significantly contribute to both these projects and our broader team’s success.”

Eichstedt received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Waterloo. She is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, a Chartered Financial Analyst®, a member of the American Academy of Actuaries, and an affiliate member of the Global Association of Risk Professionals.

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Contact: Daphne Larkin, corporate communications, National Life Group, 802.229.3607.

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, founded in Montpelier, Vermont, in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, Texas, chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York.