The National Security Group, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend

  
    
  
  
    
      On July 19, 2008 the Board of Directors of The National Security Group, 
      Inc. (NASDAQ:NSEC) declared a quarterly dividend of $.225 per share. 
      This represents an annual indicated dividend rate of $.90 per share. 
      This cash dividend is payable on August 29, 2008 to shareholders of 
      record August 11, 2008. With its home office in Elba, Alabama, The 
      National Security Group, Inc. is an insurance holding company. Company 
      shares are traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol NSEC.