Robert Heins and Tim Fish Promoted to Vice President, Sales & Business Development at NGL

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Robert Heins and Tim Fish Promoted to Vice President, Sales & Business Development at NGL

Madison, Wis. (July 28, 2026) – NGL Insurance Company (NGL) is pleased to announce two promotions on the Preneed Sales team. Robert Heins and Tim Fish have been promoted to Vice President, Sales & Business Development at NGL.

In their new leadership roles, they are responsible for the strategic direction and success of the Preneed Sales team, as well as working closely with existing partners to develop and optimize their sales plans to drive growth. Heins and Fish will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and onboard new partners and ensure product alignment based on market needs.

Since joining NGL in 2006, Heins has progressively advanced through the organization, combining extensive insurance product knowledge with firsthand insight into partner, agent and policyholder needs to become a resourceful, trusted leader. He has a reputation for cultivating lasting partnerships and a commitment to operational excellence.

Fish joined NGL in 2023 withmore than 25 years of sales and marketing experience in the funeral and cemetery profession. With an extensive background in sales leadership, Fish has consistently delivered strong results by fostering collaboration and identifying opportunities to further enhance and meet the needs of partners.

“These promotions recognize the exceptional contributions Rob and Tim have made throughout their careers,” said Jeremy Ragsdale, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Growth Officer at NGL. “Their deep industry knowledge, strong relationship-building skills and proven ability to drive sales growth will help to shape the future of NGL. I’m excited to see the impact they will make in their expanded roles.”

“I’m thrilled to move into this new role as Vice President, Sales and Business Development,” shared Heins. “Throughout my career with NGL, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside an exceptional Preneed Sales team and building strong relationships. I look forward to continuing to support our partners’ success, driving growth and helping advance NGL’s long-term strategic growth objectives.”

“I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to grow with NGL and learn from my colleagues and partners,” said Fish. “This promotion is an exciting new chapter, and I look forward to continue delivering value to our partners, enhancing relationships and pursuing new opportunities for growth.”

About NGL

Established in 1909, NGL Insurance Company (NGL) is an insurance company headquartered in Madison, Wis. Licensed to do business in 49 states and the District of Columbia, NGL markets preneed and long-term care, as well as employee benefits products, including dental, vision and hospital indemnity. Information about NGL can be found at www.nglic.com; Facebook: Facebook.com/NGLIC and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-guardian-life-insurance-company.