National Western Life Announces 2010 Third Quarter EPS of $3.81

National Western Life Insurance Company NWLI, announced today third quarter 2010 consolidated net earnings of $13.4 million, or $3.81 per diluted Class A common share, compared with consolidated net losses of $1.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted Class A common share, reported for the third quarter of 2009. Consolidated net earnings for the first nine months of 2010 were $52.7 million, or $14.89 per diluted Class A common share, compared with $32.8 million, or $9.28 per diluted Class A common share, reported a year ago. The Company's book value per share at September 30, 2010 increased to $334.84 from $326.10 as of June 30, 2010.