On April 24, 2013, the Board of Directors of Audit Committee approved Chairman Winfield Baird's appointment of Mickey L. Murdock to serve on the National Security Group Inc. Mr. Murdock will fill the position on the Audit Committee vacated upon L. Brunson White's previously announced resignation from the Board of Directors. It has been determined that Mr. Murdock meets the requirements to serve as an independent director. Mr. Murdock has extensive knowledge of the insurance industry and regulation coupled with significant experience in operations, risk management, budgeting, financial reporting and investor communications.

Mr. Murdock retired from The National Security Group Inc. in 2009 where, during his tenure, he held various positions including, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Controller. Mr. Murdock has served as a director since 1976. Mr. Murdock is currently the Mayor of Elba, Alabama.

He also serves as a Director of Power South, a provider of wholesale energy needs to 16 electric cooperatives and four municipal electric systems in Alabama and northwest Florida.