News Releases

Northwestern Mutual has earned a perfect score of 100 percent for a third year in the newly released 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) survey, a national benchmarking effort by the Human Rights...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is acknowledging organizations that enhance the quality of life in the Milwaukee community by awarding $225,000 in grants to deserving nonprofits....

Northwestern Mutual, presenting sponsor of the 2017 Rose Bowl Game®, unveiled its float design for the 128th Rose Parade® presented by Honda to showcase the company's commitment to the fight...

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Northwestern Mutual's AAA financial strength rating, the highest possible rating from Fitch. "Northwestern's ratings reflect its leading competitive position in the U.S....

Northwestern Mutual has been named one of 50 Best Companies for Diversity in 2016 by Black Enterprise Magazine, an award that recognizes companies for the highest commitment to diversity and...

USO Wisconsin has named Northwestern Mutual the 2016 recipient of the Veteran Friendly Workplace Award for excellence in hiring and retaining veterans, and for outstanding support of veterans in...

Demographic shifts and changing economic realities are redefining the work world with a growing number of Americans opting for the flexibility of freelance or part-time positions. In fact, one...

Northwestern Mutual announced today the company will provide an estimated $5.2 billion to its policyowners through its 2017 dividend payout. This is one of the highest payouts in the company's...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that its float in the 128th Rose Parade® presented by Honda will support the company's continued fight against childhood cancer. The event, to be held in...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, announced today the funding of six new grants supporting childhood cancer research. The causes of most childhood cancers are unknown, and for the most...

Northwestern Mutual has been awarded the 2016 Eye On Innovation Prize for Most Innovative Digital Business Model in Financial Services by Gartner, a leading global technology consultancy, at its...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that the company's nationally-recognized financial representative internship program was named by Vault.com the #1 internship for students seeking careers in...

New findings from a Northwestern Mutual survey* reveal that 66 percent of Hispanics rate family happiness as a top measurement of their own personal success. Additionally, 80 percent of Hispanic...

Today Northwestern Mutual, in partnership with SoulPancake, debuts The Talk, a social experiment designed to bring families and loved ones together around a topic that has long been considered...

Northwestern Mutual continues its ongoing commitment to growing educational, professional and financial opportunities for African Americans with its sponsorship of the 2016 National Black MBA...

Single men and women have distinctly different lifestyle perspectives from their married* counterparts, as well as from each other, according to new data from Northwestern Mutual's 2016 Planning &...

Commercial mortgage loans held by life insurance companies returned 2.27 percent in second quarter 2016, a dip from first quarter's total return of 3.39 percent, according to the LifeComps...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, today announced a $250,000 grant to the American Red Cross in support of disaster relief efforts across the country. With the help of its volunteer...

New data from Northwestern Mutual's 2016 Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress Study indicate that Americans are feeling financially vulnerable and it likely starts with the absence of a...

Access to a quality education lays the groundwork for a strong community. As part of its commitment to its hometown of Milwaukee, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, today is announcing...

To show its support for the fight against childhood cancer, Northwestern Mutual, with its Foundation, will illuminate its downtown and Franklin campus in gold during Childhood Cancer Awareness...

Northwestern Mutual ranks first in the financial services industry and second overall among companies in Selling Power magazine's annual "50 Best Companies to Sell For" list. It also marks 14...

Millennials (ages 18-34) foresee a bright future for the nation's economy as well as their own financial outlook, according to the latest findings from the 2016 Northwestern Mutual's Planning &...

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services (NMIS), a subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual, has been recognized as a top 10 biggest independent broker-dealer in the financial services industry by...

In the news release, Mutual Empowers Latino Professionals by Investing in Their Futures, issued 04-Aug-2016 by Northwestern Mutual over PR Newswire, the headline should read "Northwestern Mutual...

Time is of the essence when it comes to finding life-saving cures for children with cancer, and Northwestern Mutual is supporting the cause by raising funds for nonprofit partner Alex's Lemonade...

Moody's Investors Service has affirmed Northwestern Mutual's Aaa financial strength rating, noting its "commitment to policyowner value and financial strength." The rating reflects the company's...

Washington, D.C., July 19, 2016 – Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) today announced that Northwestern Mutual will serve as a founding sponsor of the CFP Board...

According to new findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2016 Planning & Progress Study, the established value of human advice in financial planning is not easily replaced by technology alone. When...

Profiles in Diversity Journal has announced the winners of the 15th Annual Women Worth Watching Awards®, naming Kimberley Goode, vice president of communications and corporate affairs for...

The Network Journal, the premier magazine for Black professionals, corporate executives and small business owners, has named Raymone Jackson, CLU®, FLMI, ACS, Director, Diversity and Inclusion at...

S&P Global Ratings (formerly Standard & Poor's Rating Services) has affirmed Northwestern Mutual's AA+ financial strength rating, noting its excellent business risk profile and strong enterprise...

According to research released today by Northwestern Mutual, the majority (68%) of U.S. adults are not getting professional financial advice; and among those who are, many (43%) say their advisors...

Northwestern Mutual moved up nine positions on the FORTUNE® 500 list to the ranking of No. 100. The higher ranking is based on the company's financial performance, high financial strength ratings...

Northwestern Mutual today announced it is partnering with more than two dozen local and Wisconsin-based companies, including a dozen certified small business enterprises (SBEs) to perform interior...

Northwestern Mutual today announced the first leg of its 2016 Inspiring Leaders: The Power of You tour, a multi-city summer and fall tour focused on instilling confidence and encouraging women to...

Private commercial mortgage investments held by life insurance companies yielded a 3.39 percent total return in first quarter 2016, rebounding from a loss of 0.04 percent in fourth quarter 2015...

To create stronger, safer communities, research1 indicates residents must feel invested in their neighborhoods and work together to implement change from the ground up. To support the...

The United States is a nation of the financially anxious, according to research just released by Northwestern Mutual. The large majority of Americans (85%) report feeling financial anxiety today;...

According to research* conducted by Northwestern Mutual, living debt-free is the number one marker of financial success for the vast majority of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)...

Milwaukee, May 26, 2016 – The board of trustees of Northwestern Mutual has elected Nicholas E. Brathwaite and Anne M. Paradis to serve on the company’s board. Brathwaite is a Silicon Valley...

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Northwestern Mutual's AAA financial strength rating, the highest possible rating from Fitch. "Fitch's ratings reflect Northwestern's leading competitive position in the...

As life expectancies continue to climb, Americans are increasingly less confident that their savings will last through retirement. According to the latest findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2016...

This month, Northwestern Mutual celebrates the one-year mark of its acquisition of LearnVest and the strides the two companies have made to help more households nationwide achieve financial...

Northwestern Mutual, an American company with nearly 160 years of proud service to its clients, celebrates Military Appreciation Month in May by supporting the men and women who serve our country...

Investments made by Northwestern Mutual funded the project MILWAUKEE – Academics are improving and school climate is more positive at an MPS elementary school due to a collaborative effort of...

A.M. Best Company has affirmed Northwestern Mutual's A++ financial strength rating, the highest possible rating from A.M. Best. The rating reflects Northwestern Mutual's strong financial position...

Recent studies* show 54 percent of Asian Americans hold at minimum a bachelor's degree, making them the most educated ethnic group in the U.S. As a result, Asian Americans are yielding...

According to Northwestern Mutual's 2016 Planning & Progress Study, half of Americans rely on their job income to meet their financial obligations, yet more than two thirds (69%) do not own...

Motherhood is a lifelong promise to love, protect and fight for your child. For some mothers, the greatest fight isn't their own – it's helping their child battle cancer. Experience the...

April is Celebrate Diversity Month, a time to reflect on and honor our many differences and similarities. Northwestern Mutual joins the celebration in April, and throughout the year, by offering...

According to research released today by Northwestern Mutual, two-thirds (66%) of U.S. adults believe that they can attain 'The American Dream', and only 16% feel it is out of reach. That said, the...

Commercial mortgage investments owned by life insurance companies posted a fourth quarter total return of negative 0.04 percent, concluding an uneven year. The down performance followed a gain of...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is stepping up to the plate this baseball season with a $150,000 gift to Brewers Community Foundation to address the need for youth mentors in the...

What percentage of your income should go to your 401(k)? How much should you be saving? How much should go to your student loan? Between the Internet and parents' opinions, Millennials are often...

Northwestern Mutual, through a grant from its foundation, is helping Discovery World offer more fun and educational family experiences than ever by opening its doors to the public on Mondays from...

Northwestern Mutual will kick off the drive to the NCAA championship as presenting sponsor of the First Four of the championship taking place Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15-16 and airing on...

Northwestern Mutual's training and development programs are among the best in the country, according to Training Magazine's 2016 "Training Top 125" list. The honor recognizes the financial...

To show its dedication to its hometown of nearly 160 years, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, today announced more than $700,000 in grants to Milwaukee attractions as part of its...

March marks Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the many accomplishments of women and to reflect on the role women have played in pivotal moments of the nation's history, as well as their...

Milwaukee, March 8, 2016 – Northwestern Mutual today announced it has selected C.D. Smith Construction Inc. to serve as the general contractor that will build the 34-story mixed-use real estate...

A successful career is not only defined by what is contributed in the office, but the difference one makes in the community. Many Northwestern Mutual financial representatives embody this...

Today Northwestern Mutual celebrates the 159th anniversary of its founding with an appreciation of its past and a renewed vision of the future. Founded by a transplanted New Yorker in what was...

According to government data, today's 65 year old will likely live to 85 on average. The uptick in longevity and the possibility of a longer retirement can create added financial pressure. For...

Every four years, an extra day appears on the calendar and graces us with 24 hours of found time. Many will spend this bonus day trying a new restaurant, starting a hobby or jumping in the car for...

John McTigue, CLU®, Northwestern Mutual's long-time successful Chicago-based managing partner, has joined Northwestern Mutual's corporate headquarters to serve as Chief Distribution Advisor....

Northwestern Mutual today was recognized by FORTUNE as one of the "World's Most Admired" companies based on responses from industry executives, directors and analysts worldwide. Within the...

Northwestern Mutual continues to grow, reporting record-level revenue, assets, operating gain and surplus in 2015, while expecting to pay an industry-leading total dividend of $5.6 billion in...

Seven in 10 African Americans currently do not have a long-term financial plan. While most African Americans have set financial goals, many feel they are not on track to achieve financial success...

The "I AM LATINO IN AMERICA" tour, hosted by award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien, launches a second series of the national tour this week to continue dialogue focused on issues critical to...

MILWAUKEE, February 12, 2016 – On Thursday, February 11, financial services and fintech thought leaders convened in New York City to discuss opportunities for deepening collaboration to deliver...

Milwaukee, WI (January 21, 2016) – Northwestern Mutual today announced that Jennifer Brase, vice president of diversity and inclusion, and Raymone Jackson, director of diversity and inclusion,...

Nearly 450 Northwestern Mutual employees will spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a day on, rather than a day off, by volunteering more than 1,600 hours of time in service to others and the...

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 30 – For all insureds in and around Alexander, Calhoun, Cass, Christian, Clinton, Cumberland, Douglas, Iroquois, Jackson, Jersey, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Menard, Monroe,...

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 30 – For all insureds in the State of Missouri who received a cancellation or nonrenewal notice on or after Dec. 29, 2015, Northwestern Mutual will temporarily reinstated the policy

MILWAUKEE, January 1, 2016 – Northwestern Mutual’s “Dancing into Adventure” float today was awarded the Past Presidents Award at the 127th Rose Parade® presented by Honda in Pasadena, CA....

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 31, 2015 – As 2015 comes to a close, the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons continues to take major steps towards completion by the end of 2017. Currently there are...

At 75 million strong, Millennials are the country's largest living generation.1 This social-savvy and boundary-pushing group is wielding its influence on virtually every industry, including the...

The new year often means new beginnings. While it's common to focus on fitness habits and professional goals, there's one area that could use a bit more TLC—that's people's personal finances....

Did you know central Wisconsin is the ideal place to cultivate ginseng, an herb prized by Chinese and other Asian cultures for its health benefits? Neither did first-generation immigrant Paul Hsu....

Financial fitness is one of the top three most popular New Year's resolutions after losing weight and getting organized, but did you know that 92 percent of resolutions fail?* Since repeated...

MILWAUKEE, December 15, 2015 – Northwestern Mutual today announced the promotion of three executives. Effective January 1, 2016, Rebecca Porter, Sheldon Cuffie and Steve Stribling will be...

Andy, a bright-eyed 26-year-old, daydreams of a perfect holiday celebration with his girlfriend. He envisions carefully placing a small, black velvet box under the tree on a cozy, snowy morning,...

Parents still searching for that perfect holiday gift for their kids this season may want to consider a fresh alternative – a personalized savings account. The idea comes from TheMint.org, an...

This holiday season, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is recognizing organizations that improve the Milwaukee community by awarding $225,000 in grants to deserving nonprofits. Through...

Northwestern Mutual and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater partnered to send thirty 7th-grade students from Notre Dame School of Milwaukee to CyberGirlz, a technology day camp hosted on...

Northwestern Mutual has purchased two four-story adjacent office buildings, Park Center I and II, in the Brentwood submarket of Nashville for $44.6 million. The properties are located at 5200 and...

Northwestern Mutual, presenting sponsor of the 2016 Rose Bowl Game®, today unveiled its float design for the 127th Rose Parade® presented by Honda. Titled Dancing into Adventure, it will draw...

For the second consecutive year, Northwestern Mutual received a 100 percent score in the newly released the 2016 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) survey. This is the 14th edition of the Human Rights...

Each year, thousands of college students learn from some the most successful financial representatives in the U.S. through Northwestern Mutual's nationally-recognized internship program, which was...

This Veterans Day Northwestern Mutual is celebrating the accomplishments of military veterans, both for their service to their country and to their own financial futures. Experience the...

New research from Northwestern Mutual released today uncovers a number of surprising insights into the emotional and financial implications of delivering care to an elderly relative or friend....

Northwestern Mutual will provide an estimated $5.6 billion to policyowners through its 2016 dividend payout. The payout will be a record amount for the financial security leader and is expected to...

Northwestern Mutual today announced the company is building a 33-story real estate development adjacent to its downtown Milwaukee campus. The tower will feature high-end residential apartments and...

Today Northwestern Mutual announced through its Foundation the funding of four new grant awards for childhood cancer research. The awards support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's (ALSF) Young...

Northwestern Mutual, a recognized leader in helping individuals and families achieve financial security, today announced the results of its Elements of Success Survey (EOSS). The EOSS is a...

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the AAA financial strength rating of Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiary Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, citing the company's industry-leading position...

Women seeking innovative, real-world advice on how to reach their full potential – personally, professionally and financially – will find inspiration from the multi-city tour hosted by...

Milwaukee residents within the Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way neighborhoods are serving as catalysts to set priorities, bring development and change within their local communities. To show...

A week after moving to Southern California in Oct. 2014, Tim Bauer, co-founder of consulting firm Valore Partners, was faced with the unexpected diagnosis of double-detached retinas. With his new...