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According to the National Mentoring Partnership, students who meet regularly with mentors are 52 percent less likely than their peers to skip a day of school and 37 percent less likely to skip a...

Northwestern Mutual, through a grant from its foundation, is helping Discovery World connect with more children and families. Starting April 6, the museum will open Mondays through Aug. 31. "Our...

With an estimated 300,000 or more service members leaving the military over the next year, the challenge of transitioning back to civilian life and finding a career is one that many service...

Northwestern Mutual has announced that it will acquire LearnVest™, a leader in online financial planning and client experience technology. This partnership brings together the best of what each...

The Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons is taking a major step forward March 27 and 28 when the concrete foundation for the 1.1 million square foot project will be formed in a continuous 27-hour...

With a commitment to both funding and volunteerism, Northwestern Mutual’s African American Employee Resource Group (AA-ERG) announced Make a Difference – Wisconsin Inc. (MADW) as their...

This Women's History Month, Northwestern Mutual is honoring the accomplishments of ambitious women who believe nothing can stop a #WomanWithAPlan. The social media campaign reveals that although...

Continuing to build on its dynamic, multi-year partnership with the NCAA®, Northwestern Mutual will be the exclusive presenting sponsor of the First Four®, Round 1 of the 2015 NCAA® Men's...

Whether it's becoming a Big Brother, setting up a lemonade stand or advocating for economic and social equality for women and girls, Northwestern Mutual financial representatives are actively...

Eight in 10 African-Americans believe that success is determined by an individual's actions, and are more likely than the American population at large to believe themselves capable of making their...

Northwestern Mutual today was recognized as one of the "World's Most Admired" companies in the life insurance industry, according to executives, directors and analysts worldwide responding to...

As demand grows for Northwestern Mutual's distinctive approach to providing financial guidance, the company today announced it has achieved record levels of revenue, assets and surplus, as well as...

Crossroads of Civilization: Ancient Worlds of the Near East and Mediterranean, the first new permanent exhibition from the Milwaukee Public Museum in more than a decade, will open on March 15,...

MILWAUKEE, February 10, 2015 – Northwestern Mutual today announced the promotion of three executives. Effective February 1, Meg Jansky, Blaise Beaulier and Kamilah Williams-Kemp will be...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that the company's training and development programs have been named among the best in the country, according to Training Magazine's "Training Top 125" list....

To meet the demand for financial planning in the U.S., Northwestern Mutual today announced the company is recruiting 2,000 full-time financial representatives and more than 3,000 college interns...

Northwestern Mutual employees are wild over the Milwaukee County Zoo's birth announcement of the western lowland male gorilla born on November 24, 2014. In partnership with the Northwestern Mutual...

Northwestern Mutual today announced nearly five dozen local and Wisconsin-based companies, including more than three dozen small business enterprises (SBEs), have joined the design and...

MILWAUKEE, January 16, 2015 – More than 375 Northwestern Mutual employees will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by volunteering 1,500 hours to feed those in need, improve local schools, and...

On February 14, the Betty Brinn Children's Museum will debut Word Headquarters, a new feature exhibit sponsored by the Northwestern Mutual Foundation that highlights literacy as the key to a...

New year resolutions frequently revolve around health and finances. Unfortunately, a recent Forbes magazine poll revealed that less than 10% of Americans actually succeed in keeping their...

Imagine a world without New Year's Resolutions. That's what Northwestern Mutual Medical Director Dr. Tony Norelli prescribes. "Let's ban resolutions altogether," said Norelli. "Flavor-of-the-month...

Northwestern Mutual today announced its intentions to build a mixed use real estate development immediately west of its downtown Milwaukee campus. The announcement follows the Milwaukee County...

Northwestern Mutual today announced its intentions to build a mixed use real estate development immediately west of its downtown Milwaukee campus. The announcement follows the Milwaukee County...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is recognizing local area nonprofits with grants totaling $225,000 through its Days of Sharing program. Now in its seventh year, the Days of Sharing...

Northwestern Mutual, presenting sponsor of the Rose Bowl Game, today announced it will stage two floats in the legendary Tournament of Roses ® Rose Parade Jan. 1 in Pasadena - the first time in...

Northwestern Mutual has completed a $2.7 billion sale of its subsidiary Frank Russell Company (also known as Russell Investments). Proceeds from the sale, which closed today, will further boost...

Northwestern Mutual received a perfect score of 100 percent in the newly released Corporate Equality Index (CEI) 2015 survey. This is the 13th edition of the Human Rights Campaign CEI, and the...

Northwestern Mutual is dedicated to ensuring Milwaukee is an attractive and exciting place to live and learn. The company has a long history of giving to the community and has been proud to call...

Knowing what is important in life became clear to Michael and Kim Jones after Michael was diagnosed with terminal neck cancer. "It changed us dramatically," Kim said of the diagnosis and the...

Northwestern Mutual is partnering with New York Times best-selling author and Women Against Alzheimer's co-founder Meryl Comer on a new interactive webcast "The Retirement Wildcard That Can Derail...

Northwestern Mutual has funded $250 million of a $500 million mortgage loan refinance on International Place, located at Boston's Downtown Waterfront at the gateway to the city's historic...

Highlighting the company's competitive position and strong financials, Fitch Ratings affirmed the AAA insurance financial strength rating for Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiary Northwestern...

Findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2014 Long-Term Care ("LTC") Study released today in conjunction with Long-Term Care Awareness Month reveal sobering realities regarding the state of long-term...

MILWAUKEE, October 29, 2014 – Every day Northwestern Mutual helps millions of families build financial security. The company has a long history of strengthening communities where its...

Northwestern Mutual will share its success with its policyowners in 2015 through an estimated $5.5 billion dividend payout. It will be a record payout for the financial security leader and is...

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

Can power make women successful, defined leaders, and help them continue to enhance the world? Joann M. Eisenhart, Ph.D., senior vice president of human resources, facilities and philanthropy at...

Today, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, announces the funding of four new Young Investigator grant awards for childhood cancer research. The awards support Alex's Lemonade Stand...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Oct. 20, 2014 – Northwestern Mutual is on track to meet commitments for construction of the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons, according to the first quarterly report...

John Peden was one of those larger-than-life personalities. "When he would walk into a room, it was like all the attention was on him," said his stepdaughter, Jenna Peden. "He just had this power...

Northwestern Mutual has added two multicultural marketing experts to its Diversity and Inclusion team. Jose Gomez, director of diversity and inclusion, leadership development, is responsible for...

Milwaukee residents are eager to lend a helping hand to improve their communities. Through the Community Connections Small Grants Program, developed through a partnership of the Greater Milwaukee...

MILWAUKEE, October 6, 2014 – Northwestern Mutual ranks No. 1 on the Deloitte 2014 Wisconsin 75 – an annual list that recognizes the largest privately held companies in Wisconsin. While...

American adults are challenged today by longevity risk and many don't feel fully prepared for financial security in retirement, according to Northwestern Mutual's 2014 Planning and Progress Study...

Statistics show that first-generation, low-income college students are four times more likely to leave higher education after their first year, and nearly half of those students who return will...

MILWAUKEE, September 29, 2014 -- As women continue to assume leadership roles in business and society, research still shows untapped leadership potential among women and less self-assuredness...

Hispanics are fairly optimistic about their futures, believing they have the power to make their dreams a reality and that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Northwestern Mutual's...

Despite differences among various minority populations in the U.S., the majority of respondents in an online Harris Interactive survey commissioned by Northwestern Mutual believe financial success...

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 4, 2014 – As both longevity and the cost of living continue to increase, Americans may be overlooking a key opportunity to strengthen their financial foundation. In contrast...

Flashing a cancer survivor tattoo on a bare chest and throwing crutches off of the side of a building, kids protest cancer in a new campaign launching today by Northwestern Mutual to raise...

When it comes to conversation, Americans would rather talk about their own death and the birds and the bees instead of talking with friends and family about money, and that more than two in five...

MILWAUKEE, August 26, 2014 – Northwestern Mutual Chairman and CEO John Schlifske and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett today welcomed Milwaukee-area residents and community-based organizations to...

Northwestern Mutual – a leading financial security company – ranks first in its industry and 9th overall among companies in Selling Power Magazine's annual "50 Best Companies to Sell For"...

The urgent need to find cures for childhood cancer, the leading cause of death by disease in children under 15 years of age, is driving powerful actions across the country. In just two years,...

MILWAUKEE, August 18, 2014 – Northwestern Mutual employees donated over 750 backpacks during the company’s 11th Annual Backpack Drive which was held July 28 – Aug 14. The backpacks...

As the demand for financial planning in the United States continues to rise, Northwestern Mutual is providing opportunities to thousands of college students nationwide, this summer and beyond, to...

Each year the Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters in the U.S., bringing critical assistance to each affected area. To support the efforts of this group, Northwestern Mutual, through its...

While most people plan to use their Social Security as an asset in their retirement, few realize that how they manage it can make all the difference to their lifetime benefits. Determining how and...

While U.S. women hold 50 percent of professional jobs and 35 percent of managerial roles, research points out that this group still doesn't declare themselves successful. One possible explanation...

According to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, only 3.8 percent of all cancer research funding allocated by the federal government goes to children, despite the fact that childhood cancer is the...

Northwestern Mutual today announced a proposal to purchase O’Donnell Park including the lakefront parking structure and pavilion buildings. The company would make considerable improvements to...

Noting its "extremely strong" competitive position, Standard & Poor's (S&P) affirmed Northwestern Mutual's AA+ financial strength rating. The rating also applies to its subsidiary, Northwestern...

According to recent data, one in eight Americans aged 40-60 is a part of the "Sandwich Generation" – a portion of the population simultaneously supporting aging parents and their own children....

Northwestern Mutual today announced an agreement to sell the company's subsidiary company, Russell Investments, to the London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) for $2.7 billion. The sale will be...

Improving the quality of life for Milwaukee residents of all ages stimulates positive change throughout the community. Recognizing this, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is awarding...

This year, more than 1.6 million students are expected to receive a Bachelor's degree. However, for many Millennials, this exciting milestone is tempered by unemployment rates that continue to...

Northwestern Mutual today announced it has been honored as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" in the United States by IDG's Computerworld. This is the 9th consecutive year Northwestern...

As women continue to assume leadership roles in business and society, research still shows untapped leadership potential among women and less self-assuredness compared to men. Northwestern...

Significant differences exist between the attitudes and expectations of Americans who are currently working vs. those already retired, according to the most recent findings from Northwestern...

NM Neptune, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual, has acquired Starwood Energy's 25 percent Class C stake in the Neptune Regional Transmission System. The 65-mile...

When couples tie the knot, they might also be saying "I do" to debt, a low credit score and a partner with incompatible savings habits. A new interactive webcast from Northwestern Mutual called...

With the right tools, residents improve their neighborhoods through beautification, community-hosted programming and safety initiatives. To ensure residents have this opportunity, Northwestern...

Did you know the Asian-American community holds more college degrees (60% vs. 32%) than the average population within the United States, and that 54 percent of Asian Americans are the first in...

"Personal finances" and "personal health" are the top two priorities for Americans in 2014, ahead of things like "spending time with family and friends" and "career." But prioritizing appears to...

Picture this: You're at the top of your game. Your career has been a success. You've earned awards and recognition for your work. Everything you've put into your business can carry you on to a...

Northwestern Mutual announced today it will become the presenting sponsor of the historic Rose Bowl Game beginning in 2015, as part of an expansive partnership with ESPN. The deal, which runs...

Northwestern Mutual is committed to enhancing its hometown by ensuring it is an inviting and exciting place to live, work and play. To reinforce this commitment, the company, through its...

Milwaukee, WI, May 7, 2014 – Northwestern Mutual will serve as a presenting sponsor of the 2nd Annual Forbes Women’s Summit: Power Redefined, The Entrepreneurship of Everything, on May 15...

Personal health and personal finances are appearing at the top of the priority list for many Americans, according to Northwestern Mutual's 2014 Planning & Progress Study, new research that...

Northwestern Mutual's Board of Trustees has named Rebekah Barsch executive officer, vice president – planning and sales, and David G. Stoeffel, CLU, ChFC executive officer, vice president –...

Americans feel slightly better about their financial circumstances today than they did a year ago, yet their optimism is tempered by the need to close a gap in their long-term savings and the...

Moms are heroes and this Mother's Day their acts of love will strengthen the fight against childhood cancer by raising research funds for life-saving cures. Starting today through May 13,...

Northwestern Mutual's board of trustees today appointed Greg Oberland president of the company effective May 1. The move unites responsibility for sales, marketing and agencies under one function....

A.M. Best Company has affirmed the A++ financial strength rating of Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company. This is the highest possible rating from A.M. Best....

MILWAUKEE (April 16, 2014) – Northwestern Mutual today announced the selection of Gilbane Building Co. and C.G. Schmidt Inc. as the general contractor for construction of the 1.1...

It's not just beards, butchers and bicycles that Generation Y – or "Millennials" – are bringing back. The youngest adults in America, aged 18-29, are also showing signs that they're old souls...

MILWAUKEE, April 11, 2014 – A city thrives when its people are given the tools to succeed, which is why each year, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Milwaukee honors corporate and...

The more discipline an individual brings to financial planning, the more financially secure he or she feels in the present, and the greater likelihood they'll be happy in the future, according to...

Northwestern Mutual announced today it has extended its partnership with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA®) until 2020, through a deal...

Volunteers are rallying their communities across the country in support of nonprofits that are shaping the world for the better. Northwestern Mutual...

According to the new Elements of Success Study from Northwestern Mutual, three out of four women say they are happy in their lives right now, and this is...

One in 330 children will be diagnosed with some form of cancer by the time they are 20-years-old[i]. Because treatment plans differ for each of the many...

Los Angeles, CA - March 24, 2014 - On Monday evening at the 2014 International Corporate Citizenship Conference, Northwestern Mutual was announced as the winner of Boston College’s 6th Annual...

Northwestern Mutual Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer John E. Schlifske has been named one of the five highest rated CEOs in the U.S. by...

Milwaukee, WI, March 24, 2014 – This week Northwestern Mutual will serve as a presenting sponsor of the inaugural “Forbes Reinventing America Summit: Leading the Next Industrial Revolution,”

Northwestern Mutual, an official corporate partner of the NCAA®, today introduced new marketing efforts for the 2014 NCAA Men's and Women's Division I...

A recent Northwestern Mutual study polled women across America and found that nearly 85 percent of women view being happy as an integral component of...

MILWAUKEE (March 3, 2014) – Northwestern Mutual today announced it has asked four teams to make proposals to serve as general contractor for construction of the new Northwestern Mutual Tower...

Northwestern Mutual today announced its 2013 financial results, which include a record dividend payout to policyowners expected to exceed $5.2 billion in...