Washington National Insurance Company (WNIC) is an insurance company based in Carmel, Indiana. Washington National was incorporated in 1911 in Illinois and began providing accident and health insurance to teachers. Washington National was acquired by CNO Financial Group in 1997. The firm provides life, accident and health insurance coverage to its clients. The firm offers a full line of supplemental health and life insurance products through a nationwide network of independent insurance agents serving middle-income Americans. The assets of the company are managed by the executive management team.