Liberty National to Sponsor "We're Hiring" Event

Liberty National Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Torchmark Corporation (NYSE: TMK), headquartered in McKinney, Texas, announced it will hold a “We’re Hiring” event on Wednesday, August 19 at 2 locations throughout the Columbus area. Liberty National is in the most aggressive growth mode in the Company’s 109-year history and plans to hire more than 50 Agents in the Columbus area. These events are part of 125 events as Liberty National seeks to hire more than 2,500 Agents across the U.S. in one day.

When: Wednesday, August 19
Time: Interviews at 9 a.m., Noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m.*
Why: Liberty National is seeking to appoint 50+ Sales Agents and Sales Management positions initially, with the possibility of additional growth in the future. The Company provides complete training and the opportunity for rapid advancement at every level.
More information: www.lnlcareers.com

Hiring events will be held at the following locations:

Staybridge Suites
1694 Whittlesey Rd.
Columbus, GA 31904
Location phone number: 706-507-7700
*Interviews at this location 9 a.m., Noon, and 3 p.m. only

Liberty National Life Insurance Company
RBC Bank Building, 101 N. Greenwood St.
LaGrange, GA 30240
Location phone number: 706-884-6161

The average commission income for a Liberty National Agent that stayed with the Company for 12 months in 2008 was $61,675. The top income for a first-year Agent in 2008 was $202,150. The top income for a veteran Agent in 2008 was $464,476. Liberty National also offers employee benefits. Sales representatives and Managers are eligible to become an employee of Liberty National when an established production level is reached. Becoming an employee means gaining access to benefits, such as a BlueCross BlueShield group major medical health insurance plan, our Company’s pension plan, 401(k) retirement plan, dental insurance, group life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and more.

Since 1900, Liberty National has been a major provider of individual life and supplemental health insurance products for both the under age 65 and senior markets. It also markets payroll deduction/Section 125 voluntary worksite benefits.

Job seekers who are unable to attend should contact their local branch from the list below:

Columbus South 706-565-6774
Columbus Metro 706-561-5259
Columbus North 706-322-2033
LaGrange 706-884-6161

Liberty National Life Insurance Fact Sheet

• Organized in 1900 as a Fraternal Benefit Society

• Incorporated in 1929

• Licensed in 49 states

• $44.65 billion of insurance in force (as of 12/08)

• 4.1 million policies in force (as of 12/08)

• More than 8,000 full-time representatives

• Wholly owned subsidiary of the Torchmark Corporation (NYSE: TMK)
www.torchmarkcorp.com

• Currently operating in more than 200 Branch Offices across the nation — and growing!

Financial Strength Ratings
• A+ (Superior) from A.M. Best Company (as of 6/09)
• AA- “Very Strong” by Standard & Poor’s (as of 12/08)
• A1 by Moody’s (as of 1/09)
• A+ “Strong” by Fitch (as of 6/09)
• Named to Ward’s Top 50 Life-Health List (as of 7/09)

The Company intends to establish itself as a viable partner in the community by offering a number of valuable introductory offers:

• Child Safe Kit – collects vital statistics and fingerprints of children for parents to provide authorities in the event a child is missing.
• MedFacts Kit – provides a central location for pertinent medical information that may be needed by emergency response personnel.
• Memorial Guide – a thoughtfully presented booklet in which to record the location of insurance policies, last will and testament, and final wishes for use by the family of the deceased.