UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

______________________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) August 6, 2015 (August 6, 2015)

NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)



Colorado	2-17039	84-0467208
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)



850 East Anderson Lane Austin, Texas		78752-1602
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (512) 836-1010

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 6, 2015, National Western Life Insurance Company ("Company") announced via press release the Company's financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015. A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This Form 8-K and the attached exhibit are provided under Item 9.01 of Form 8-K and are furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The press release is available at the Company's website, www.nationalwesternlife.com.



Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

( d ) Exhibits

Exhibit No.			Description

99.1			Press Release dated August 6, 2015



SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Date: August 6, 2015			/S/Brian M. Pribyl
			Brian M. Pribyl
			Senior Vice President,
			Chief Financial Officer
			and Treasurer



EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit		Description

99.1		Press Release of National Western Life Insurance Company issued August 6, 2015 reporting financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015.

NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE CO 8-K