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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001635984-23-000032
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		14
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20230808
ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230808
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230808

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			National Western Life Group, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001635984
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	LIFE INSURANCE [6311]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-55522
		FILM NUMBER:		231151117

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 209080
		CITY:			AUSTIN
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			78720-9080
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(512) 719-0143

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		STREET 1:		C/O NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 209080
		CITY:			AUSTIN
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			78720-9080
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