National Life names new external communications and media relations director

National Life Group in Montpelier has named Daphne Larkin director of external communications and media relations, effective Oct 3. She joins National Life after 14 1/2 years at Norwich University, where she most recently served as director of media relations and community affairs.

At National Life, Larkin will serve as spokesperson; identify and secure media opportunities; and write and distribute releases and content about the many ways National Life does good for its policyholders, agents, employees and the community.

“I’m thrilled to be joining a Fortune 1000 company with a deep commitment to doing good and lifting up the most vulnerable people in our communities and celebrating others who do,” Larkin said.