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Market volatility and the economic downturn prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a significant financial response among Americans and a whirl of proactivity, according to the latest...

Northwestern Mutual has once again received the highest possible financial strength ratings with a stable outlook from global rating agencies AM Best (A++) and Fitch Ratings (AAA). "Our...

The latest findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2020 Planning & Progress Study reveal that among Americans who carry debt, a third (33%) of their monthly income goes toward paying it off, exclusive...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that five financial advisors affiliated with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company have been named to the 2020 edition of the Forbes Top Women Wealth...

To support the evolving safety needs of healthcare providers and patients, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is contributing more than $200,000 to Children's Wisconsin for COVID-19...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that 21 financial advisors affiliated with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company have been named to the 2020 edition of the Financial Times' 400 Top...

Even before the COVID-19 outbreak led to a spike in unemployment and declines in the stock market and broader economy, 33% of Americans were already within three missed paychecks of having to...

Northwestern Mutual is committed to supporting clients that are experiencing financial challenges due to COVID-19. A 60-day grace period will be provided to any individual and group Northwestern...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, today announced a donation of more than $1.5 million to support its nonprofit partners nationwide in leading efforts to provide immediate relief in...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that five financial advisors affiliated with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company have been named to the 2020 Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, has announced a $1 million grant to the Milwaukee Public Museum, underscoring the company's commitment to investing in Milwaukee's cultural and...

Northwestern Mutual set new records with the release of its 2019 financial results announced today. The company's unsurpassed financial strength and product value are evident across all measures,...

Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, announced today that Aarti S. Shah, Ph.D., has been appointed to serve on the company's board. Shah is the senior vice president and...

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 12, 2020 – The Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute has announced its first research projects that will use data science to address challenging societal issues that have a...

Each year, Northwestern Mutual recognizes financial advisors who go above and beyond in giving back to local communities through its Community Service Awards program. Today, through its...

Northwestern Mutual announced today the company earned a perfect score of 100 for the sixth consecutive year in the 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) survey—a national benchmarking survey...

Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, announced today it has been named one of the World's Most Admired Companies in its industry according to FORTUNE's annual survey for the...

U-Nest, the first-of-its-kind mobile app that makes it easier for families to save for college and other educational expenses, today announced that it has received a significant investment from...

Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services company, is building on the success of its brand campaign "Spend Your Life Living" with new ads that showcase powerful, diverse and emotive...

Americans are far from daredevils when it comes to how they manage their finances, careers, social lives and more. In fact, the latest findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2019 Planning & Progress...

Northwestern Mutual is dedicated to supporting children and families who have been impacted by childhood cancer through research funding and providing resources for survivors and their families....

Over the past 50 years, the U.S. workplace and workforce has changed dramatically by multiple measures. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these changes span gender (more women in the...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is recognizing Milwaukee and New York area nonprofits with grants totaling $225,000 through its Days of Sharing program. The annual program encourages...

To create a more integrated and seamless experience for its clients, Northwestern Mutual is leveraging technology and innovation to help more Americans achieve financial security. Through advanced...

A new release of findings from Northwestern Mutual's C.A.R.E. (Costs, Accountabilities, Realities, Expectations) Study reveals the degree to which caring for a friend or loved one can shift work...

Offer to Exchange Any and All of its Outstanding 6.063% Surplus Notes Due 2040 for its 3.625% Surplus Notes Due 2059 – Report of Organizational Actions Affecting Basis of Securities – Internal...

Northwestern Mutual announced today that its policyowners will receive an estimated $6 billion through the company's 2020 dividend payout. This is expected to both lead the insurance industry and...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is dedicated to providing community members with opportunities to engage with and give back to local nonprofits. In 2018, the company opened its...

As part of our ongoing commitment to women and diversity, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures announced today that it will dedicate $20 million of its funding to invest in startup companies...

Children and families affected by childhood cancer often find themselves lacking supportive communities that understand their medical and emotional needs. To help provide this support,...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that seven financial advisors affiliated with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company have been named to the 2019 edition of the Financial Times' 401 Top...

Top employers throughout Southeastern Wisconsin, including Accenture, Advocate Aurora Health, Johnson Controls, Kohl's, Northwestern Mutual and Rockwell Automation today announced the formation of...

Northwestern Mutual Chairman, President and CEO, John Schlifske today announced changes to the company's senior leadership designed to strengthen integrated customer experience, advance support...

Moody's Investors Service affirmed Northwestern Mutual's Aaa insurance financial strength rating, with a stable outlook, highlighting Northwestern Mutual's exceptional "leading position and strong...

U.S. adults aged 18+ report having an average of $29,800 in personal debt, exclusive of mortgages, according to the latest findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2019 Planning & Progress Study. The...

Through its Childhood Cancer Program, the Northwestern Mutual Foundation has made it part of its mission to provide patient, parent and sibling services to help families and children affected by...

Northwestern Mutual is committed to providing the next generation of leaders with access to quality educational programs that support long-term success. The company, through its Foundation, today...

Northwestern Mutual announced the launch of its new Life Plus Series, a simplified and highly customizable life insurance offering. Building on its more than 160 years of insurance expertise, the...

The Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute has announced its university directors, Dr. Edward Blumenthal of Marquette University and Dr. Purush Papatla of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee...

Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, announced today that Randolph W. Melville has been appointed to serve on the company's board. Melville was the senior vice president and...

Northwestern Mutual today announced two new senior leadership appointments within its wealth management and broker/dealer organizations: The following executives have been appointed to new roles:...

Northwestern Mutual has been selected as a winner of the 2019 CIO 100 Award for its fraud detection capabilities to safeguard its clients' financial security. The annual CIO 100 awards program...

The youngest generation of American adults are goal-oriented and have the desire to be self-driven, with 81% reporting they have specific goals for the next five to 10 years, according to the...

Northwestern Mutual announced today the appointment of Neal Sample to chief information officer (CIO). Sample will head the technology organization at Northwestern Mutual and be responsible for...

According to the latest findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2019 Planning & Progress Study, 92% of U.S. adults aged 18+ agree that nothing makes them happier or more confident in life than when...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is invested in building the capacity of Milwaukee neighborhoods and residents to create a stronger city. Today, the company announced nearly $1.7...

Northwestern Mutual announced today the company earned a perfect score of 100 on the 2019 Disability Equality Index (DEI) survey – a national, annual benchmarking tool administered by the...

Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services company, today released survey results in partnership with The Knot, the nation's leading wedding planning and registry app, revealing engaged and...

From organizing lemonade stands to raising funds for research, Northwestern Mutual financial advisors and employees are leading efforts to achieve a future without childhood cancer. To acknowledge...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation's Childhood Cancer Program, is committed to providing patient and family support and helping those affected by the disease rediscover hope and...

Northwestern Mutual today announced the appointment of Fawaz Rasheed to vice president – chief information security officer (CISO), where he will lead the Enterprise Information Risk &...

Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Program, launched in 2012, connects its employees and financial advisors nationwide with opportunities to support the fight against childhood cancer through...

S&P Global Ratings ("S&P") affirmed Northwestern Mutual's AA+ financial strength rating, the highest rating awarded to any U.S. life insurer, in a recently released report. As noted in the report,...

Northwestern Mutual is committed to helping the communities it serves continue to flourish. The company, through its Foundation, today announced a total of more than $1.4 million in grants that...

Lack of savings paints a disconcerting picture about financial preparedness in America with nearly a third (30%) of U.S. adults aged 18+ within three paychecks of needing to either borrow money or...

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Northwestern Mutual's AAA financial strength rating, the highest possible rating from Fitch, reflecting the company's exceptionally strong capitalization, its leading...

Northwestern Mutual announced today it has designated $150 million to form Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures Fund II, an extension of the company's corporate venture capital fund that launched...

Northwestern Mutual announced today it will once again deliver a unique campout experience to families affected by childhood cancer. The Ultimate Campout Fighting Childhood Cancer event, hosted by the

In 2009, Northwestern Mutual commissioned a study among U.S. adults aged 25+ to explore their attitudes and behaviors toward money and financial decision-making, as well as their opinions about...

Global rating agency AM Best has reaffirmed Northwestern Mutual's A++ (Superior) financial strength, the highest possible rating from the agency. The recent report detailed several key drivers for...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that Phythonic AI, an artificial intelligence startup in the medical records space, is the winner of its second Reverse Pitch MKE event. On March 18, seven...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that 20 financial advisors affiliated with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company have been named to the 2019 editions of the Financial Times' 400 Top...

Northwestern Mutual has been selected as a winner of Celent's 2019 Model Insurer Award under the category of Innovation & Emerging Technologies. The annual Model Insurer Awards recognize the best...

Northwestern Mutual announced today the company earned a perfect score of 100 for the fifth consecutive year in the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) survey—a national benchmarking survey...

For most families, caring for mom or dad as they age is not a family effort. According to new data from Northwestern Mutual's latest C.A.R.E. Study, the responsibility most likely falls on the...

MILWAUKEE — March 15, 2019 — Black Enterprise, the leading business, investing and wealth-building magazine for African-Americans, has selected Kamilah Williams-Kemp, vice president of new...

Advocate Aurora Health, Foxconn, Johnson Controls, and Northwestern Mutual announced today they have selected Jason Franklin, Ph.D. to lead the $100 million Wisconn Valley Venture Fund. The...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that it will donate $375,000 to Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) to expand and augment the university's computer science program with a focus on...

Northwestern Mutual's 2018 business results reflect a strong and vibrant company known for delivering value to clients year after year. Exceptional surplus growth, an increase in operating gain...

From connecting families with housing and food resources to providing valuable mentorship opportunities to local youth, Northwestern Mutual financial advisors are leading impactful change in their...

Fitch Ratings has once again confirmed Northwestern Mutual's financial strength at the highest possible rating of AAA rating. According to Fitch, the company has an "exceptionally strong...

Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, announced today it has been named one of the World's Most Admired Companies in its industry according to FORTUNE magazine's annual...

Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, announced today it has been named one of the "Best Employers for Diversity" for 2019 by Forbes magazine. Northwestern Mutual placed #33...

Northwestern Mutual has announced executive leadership appointments to advance its commitment to innovation and transformation. Alexa von Tobel, chief innovation officer, has announced she will...

Northwestern Mutual and NEWaukee challenged local businesses and organizations to teach 1,000 hours of code to students during Computer Science Awareness Week (December 3-9). Twenty companies...

Northwestern Mutual extends its support to families and businesses affected by the recent earthquake in Anchorage. You are welcome to contact us if you have questions about your policies or...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is announcing today the opening of the application process for its Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program. Launched in 2017, the program...

New research from Northwestern Mutual has found that when US adults aged 18+ are asked how they feel about financial planning, the far and away No. 1 answer is, "not my favorite thing in the world...

Northwestern Mutual extends its support to families and businesses affected by the recent storms. Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care are reinstating any individual life, DI, and...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is showcasing its employees' passion for community support through its annual Days of Sharing program. Beginning in October, company employees...

Northwestern Mutual announced two new senior leadership appointments that will continue to advance the company's transformation and change the way people plan for, experience and achieve financial...

Northwestern Mutual – through its Foundation – recognizes the unique experience and support that camp provides to children and families undergoing treatment for cancer. To bring the joy and...

Caregiving is a growing reality for Americans – one that comes with a significant emotional toll, according to findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2018 C.A.R.E Study. The study finds that while...

Northwestern Mutual announced today that its policyowners will receive an estimated $5.6 billion in dividends through the company's 2019 dividend payout. This payout is expected to lead the...

Vault has announced its latest rankings for the top 50 internships in America and Northwestern Mutual continues its year over year trend of being one of America's Top 25 internships overall, and...

Northwestern Mutual extends its support to families and businesses affected by Hurricane Michael. Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care are reinstating any individual life, DI, and...

Nearly one in three Millennials (29%) say financial planning makes them feel "excited and inspired," according to new data from Northwestern Mutual's 2018 Planning & Progress Study. This is more...

Northwestern Mutual is committed to the fight against childhood cancer, and the company, through its Foundation, today announced the funding of four new grants to support additional research for...

Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, announced today that Juan C. Zarate has been appointed to serve on the company's Board of Trustees. Zarate is chairman and co-founder of...

Northwestern Mutual today announced it will host its second Reverse Pitch MKE, a nationwide competition, during Startup Milwaukee Week. On November 6, company executives will pitch to...

Northwestern Mutual today announced the grand opening of its innovation lab, Cream City Labs, located at the company's downtown Milwaukee headquarters. The lab is designed to advance innovation,...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that seven financial advisors affiliated with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company have been named to the 2018 edition of the Financial Times' 401 Top...

Northwestern Mutual is dedicated to ensuring an inspiring, inclusive workplace in which everyone feels highly valued and actively engaged. This month, the company is a sponsor of two key diversity...

Northwestern Mutual is dedicated to enhancing its headquarters in Milwaukee by providing its residents with access to quality health, educational and community resources. To further its...

Americans are twice as likely to say the middle class is shrinking (45%) versus expanding (21%), according to new data from Northwestern Mutual's 2018 Planning & Progress Study. Additionally, one...

Northwestern Mutual extends its support to families and businesses affected by Hurricane Florence. Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care are reinstating any individual life, DI, and...

Northwestern Mutual extends its support to families and businesses affected by Hurricane Florence. Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care are reinstating any individual life, DI, and...

Today, Northwestern Mutual released findings from a new survey that shows nearly 80 percent of parents said the memories they cherish most with their families are the ones made right at home. And...

Northwestern Mutual announced today its sponsorship of the 2018 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo, being held Sept. 12 – 14 in Milwaukee where the company is headquartered. The sponsorship is...