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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...

Northwestern Mutual, an official corporate partner of the NCAA®, made a donation today of $250,000 to Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville,...

Northwestern Mutual is hosting the sixth webcast in its education series. Titled, "Three Not-So-Common Ways to Positively Impact Your Finances," this...

MILWAUKEE, February 10, 2014 – Northwestern Mutual has teamed up with the design architect and development manager for the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons to conduct a six-part Master...

February is known as the month for declarations of love, and according to Northwestern Mutual, the romance should extend to one's wallet as well....

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

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the AAA insurance financial strength rating for Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, citing...

Northwestern Mutual is exploring strategic alternatives, including a possible sale, for its majority ownership in Russell Investments. Russell operates with a high degree of autonomy and has...

Northwestern Mutual today announced the most ambitious recruiting effort in the company's 156-year history as it aims to recruit more than 2,700 financial...

Northwestern Mutual will debut new, financial planning themed advertising during the January 1 broadcast of the Rose Bowl Game on ABC. To view the...

For the second year in a row, Northwestern Mutual scored 90 out of a possible 100 points in the recently announced 2014 Human Rights Campaign Foundation's...

MILWAUKEE, DEC. 20— Knowing the disruption Northwestern Mutual clients in Iowa and Illinois are enduring as they may be displaced from their homes and businesses, the financial security...

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin announced today it has received a $2 million gift from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation to support children with cancer...

MILWAUKEE – December 17, 2013 – Northwestern Mutual and Utah Valley University (UVU) today announced the winners of the”2013 Planning Makes a Difference” competition. The...

Whether it's helping kids with cancer, founding an organization to research a rare disease or participating in local chapters of national organizations,...

Milwaukee, November 21, 2013 – Northwestern Mutual today announced it has selected Veit, a specialty contracting and waste management firm with an office in the Milwaukee area, to serve as...

Nearly 11.3 million people across the Philippines have been affected by Typhoon Haiyan. The storm has displaced more than 500,000 and the need for food,...

Northwestern Mutual's financial representative internship program has been recognized for the 18th consecutive year as one of the top ten programs...

With the end of 2013 in sight, it's time to start talking about taxes. But, do you know how to begin that conversation? Northwestern Mutual's new webcast,...

A new study released today by Northwestern Mutual looks at the significant personal and financial implications that long-term care (LTC) events have on...

Northwestern Mutual expects to distribute $5.2 billion to its millions of participating policyowners in 2014 as it pays industry-leading total dividends...

More than two-thirds (68 percent) of childhood cancer researchers say a passion to find a cure for childhood cancer is the top reason why they chose to...

Northwestern Mutual – a leading financial security company – ranks first in its industry and 11th overall among companies in Selling Power Magazine's...

Every day, children and their families bravely battle childhood cancer, sometimes requiring travel far from home to receive treatment. This year alone,...

MILWAUKEE, October 7, 2013 – Northwestern Mutual ranks No. 1 on the Deloitte 2013 Wisconsin 75 – an annual list that recognizes the largest privately held companies in Wisconsin. While...

Northwestern Mutual, Prudential Mortgage Capital Company, and TIAA-CREF announced today that each provided $283.3 million for a total of $850 million in...

Milwaukee, Sept. 26, 2013 – Northwestern Mutual today announced that it has selected more than a dozen Milwaukee-area firms to help with a variety of roles related to the construction of its...

Northwestern Mutual is announcing the promotion of Sarah E. Schott to head the compliance/best practices department at Northwestern Mutual. Effective today,...

Northwestern Mutual today unveiled the design of a 32-story office tower and common space that will reshape Milwaukee's skyline and serve as a beacon for...

Today Northwestern Mutual introduces a new online resource, TheMintGrad.org, designed to empower college students and recent grads to carve a path towards...

MILWAUKEE, WI, September 16, 2013 – Timothy G. Schaefer has been promoted to executive vice president – operations and technology of Northwestern Mutual and has joined the company’s...

Whether you're still planning for retirement or knocking on its door, there's one certainty: unlike previous generations, you are responsible for creating...

Northwestern Mutual announced today a new recruiting effort targeted to veterans. It includes an increased presence at military veteran career fairs and...

Starting this week, pieces of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship Floor are on sale to the general public. Northwestern Mutual, a...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that it has been named one of the top innovative users of technology in the U.S., according to the 2013...

Today's superheroes don't drive a Batmobile or fly through the air faster than the speed of light. Their capes are white lab coats and their superpower is...

In the face of today's challenging economy, Americans are navigating the uncertain outlook for near-term growth, but they're also recognizing the...

Northwestern Mutual has refinanced a $233 million tranche of a $460 million portfolio loan secured by 19 apartment communities located in four states...

The Tiger Woods Foundation welcomes Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, as the title sponsor of the 15th annual World...

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the AAA insurance financial strength rating for Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company. AAA is...

As more and more Americans inch closer to retirement, they look for ways to create a predictable paycheck for life. To meet that need for reliable income,...

One in 330 children will be diagnosed with cancer by the time they turn 20 years old. In order to fight this alarming statistic, Northwestern Mutual is...

David Kingsdale of Los Angeles won the Northwestern Mutual NCAA® Men's College World Series® Bracket Contest for baseball, the company announced today....

Moody's Investors Service has reaffirmed the Aaa insurance financial strength rating for both Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care...

While the job market continues to be challenging, Northwestern Mutual is on pace to surpass its largest recruiting goal in the company's 156-year...

For the second year in a row, Northwestern Mutual is using the 2013 NCAA® Division I Men's Basketball National Championship floor to raise money for the...

Eight-year-old Addison has a message for cancer: "You messed with the wrong kid!" Addison bravely battled against leukemia last year. He is one of...

Northwestern Mutual has acquired a leasehold interest in 3330 Hillview, a two-story 29,744-square-foot office building in the Stanford Research Park in...

Standard & Poor's (S&P) has affirmed the AA+ insurance financial strength rating for Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance...

Rebecca Bradford, 52, from Decatur, TX won the Northwestern Mutual NCAA® Women's College World Series® bracket contest, the company announced today....

Northwestern Mutual has been named one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" by IDG's Computerworld magazine, the leading source of technology news and...

Northwestern Mutual is one of the top 10 biggest independent broker-dealers in the financial planning industry, according to Financial Planning magazine's...

The latest research from Northwestern Mutual's 2013 Planning & Progress Study revealed attitudinal and behavioral discrepancies between how men and women...

Today, Northwestern Mutual will provide fans with another opportunity to join the excitement of college sports like never before – this time with the...

CLEVELAND – Northwestern Mutual, a financial security provider, and National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced today the launch of Life After Athletics...

Anthony Colantonio of Abington, Penn. won the Northwestern Mutual's NCAA Division I men's lacrosse bracket contest, the company announced today....