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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...

Northwestern Mutual today announced it is exceeding the hiring commitments for construction of the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons, according to the first quarter 2015 report submitted by...

Northwestern Mutual has acquired The Arroyo, a luxury apartment project currently under construction in downtown Walnut Creek, CA. Terms were not disclosed. The six-story, 100-unit complex will be...

Northwestern Mutual, presenting sponsor of the Rose Bowl Game, today announced that its float in the 127th Rose Parade presented by Honda in Pasadena on Jan. 1, 2016, will support the fight...

Northwestern Mutual and McCraney Property Company, a leading developer of modern high-finish industrial distribution properties, are partnering to develop 603,000 square feet of industrial...

Only 51% of Americans own life insurance, and a primary reason is that it's a product that remains highly misunderstood. This is the latest finding from Northwestern Mutual's 2015 Planning &...

Northwestern Mutual – a leading financial security company – ranks first in its industry and 7th overall among companies in Selling Power Magazine's annual "50 Best Companies to Sell For Now"...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that the company and co-lenders New York Life and New York State Teachers’ Retirement System are providing $507 million of financing on Eleven Times Square, a...

Women say they want to become more financially savvy, but a lack of confidence may be holding them back. A recent study by Northwestern Mutual and Forbes Insights reveals that although the...

Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the Aaa financial strength rating of Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company. Aaa is the highest possible rating from Moody's,...

As the nation marks the 80th anniversary of the Social Security Act being signed into law this week, new findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2015 Planning & Progress Study reveal how much of the...

There is a race to find life-saving cures for children with cancer, and thousands of Northwestern Mutual employees and financial professionals nationwide are supporting the cause by raising funds...

The majority (69%) of U.S. adults are taking a self-directed approach to planning which may be exacerbating already complex financial challenges, according to new findings from Northwestern...

Northwestern Mutual today recognized Keith Wagner, CLU, a financial advisor based in Los Angeles, as the company's No. 1 producer in life insurance premium for 2015. Wagner's premium total...

It has been well reported that more than 84 percent of Milwaukee third-graders are not proficient in reading1 — negatively affecting their chances of succeeding in school and beyond. This...

Expanding its suite of industry-leading income solutions to help clients navigate longevity risk and secure guaranteed lifetime income in retirement, Northwestern Mutual has launched the first...

Working Americans expect to retire at age 68 – a full decade later than when current retirees left the work force, according to the latest round of findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2015...

A new exhibit offers an enhanced experience for visitors and gorillas alike at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, in partnership with the zoo and the Zoological...

Northwestern Mutual today announced it has been honored as one of IDG's Computerworld 2015 Best Places to Work in IT. This is the 10th consecutive year Northwestern Mutual has been included in the...

MILWAUKEE, June 11, 2015 – ForbesWoman, along with Northwestern Mutual, has named Reshma Saujani the 2015 recipient of the Forbes Impact Award in Leadership. The award honors a woman who is...

Northwestern Mutual Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John E. Schlifske has been named one of the ten highest rated CEOs in the U.S. by Glassdoor – an online career and workplace community....

Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children from ages 1 to 19 in the U.S. Yet, childhood cancer research and services are vastly and consistently underfunded. This weekend,...

It's been 46 years since Woodstock, which drew 400,000 young people to upstate New York for three days of free music and art in 1969. It was a defining moment for the Baby Boom generation, and...

Standard & Poor's (S&P) has affirmed Northwestern Mutual's AA+ financial strength rating, highlighting its competitive position, strong financials and effective risk management. "We expect...

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

On average, more than 400 children in North Carolina are diagnosed with cancer each year and almost half of those children are under the age of 5.1 Today, the North Carolina offices of...

Gen X (Americans aged 35-49) is high on financial concerns and low on optimism and action, according to the latest findings from 2015 Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress Study. Data...

Northwestern Mutual today announced it has completed the acquisition of LearnVest, a leader in online financial planning and client experience technology. Their partnership brings together...

This National Bike to Work Week, Northwestern Mutual is celebrating its recent recognition from the League of American Bicyclists as a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFBSM), joining more...

Unplanned financial emergencies and medical expenses ranked among Americans' top three financial fears, according to Northwestern Mutual's 2015 Planning & Progress Study. While an unexpected...

For all insureds in and around DeKalb and Ogle counties in Illinois who received a cancellation or nonrenewal notice on or after April 9, 2015, Northwestern Mutual has temporarily reinstated the...

It's not the first question a parent asks. It's likely not the fourth or fifth. But for parents like Brian and Diane Vollmert, the question of how to pay for their son, Scott, to receive the best...

A deep disconnect exists between what Americans know they should do financially and what they actually end up doing, according to the 2015 Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress Study. Across...

For families who have a dependent with special needs, financial planning often takes a back seat to the necessities of daily life; but it also bears an increased importance. Experience the...

April is Financial Literacy Month and the week of April 18-25 is "Money Smart Week," created to encourage Americans to improve their financial lives. One group that already has a jump-start on...

Including a deferred income annuity (DIA) in a retirement portfolio helps reduce the cost of funding retirement while also offsetting risk and providing asset allocation flexibility, according to...

This Tax Day, Northwestern Mutual is encouraging Americans to shift their thinking on taxes to achieve a comfortable life in retirement. Taxes can take a big bite out of a retirement savings...

MILWAUKEE, April 9, 2015 – When more than 900 of Wisconsin’s top high-school science students meet to compete this weekend, they’ll have an important backer: Northwestern Mutual. One of...

Generation Y or "Millennials" (aged 18-34) are, on one hand, just like their grandparents when it comes to their finances – they're conservative, risk-averse, and realistic about setting goals...

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,...