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Northwestern Mutual today announced plans for a new downtown Milwaukee office tower expected to preserve 1,100 current jobs in the city while creating...

Bob Schrank, from Gurnee, Ill., started riding a tricycle when he was just two years old. He completed his first long-distance bicycle ride when he was...

A child's inspirational artwork for a holiday card will drive awareness, donations and hope in the fight against childhood cancer as the centerpiece of a...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that it will launch a series of NCAA bracket contests on its Facebook page during select NCAA® Championships,...

Northwestern Mutual, through its foundation, is donating 10 Starlight Children's Foundation Fun Centers ™ to seven children's hospitals in several U.S....

Women may have a better understanding than men about the resources and options available to individuals facing a long-term care event. However, they're...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is increasing its charitable giving in fiscal year 2013 to $16.9 million, up $200,000 from its 2012 contributions.

While Americans are living longer than the generation before them, one-third haven't considered their potential long-term care financial needs and impact...

The devastation left behind by Hurricane Sandy has prompted Northwestern Mutual to increase its giving to the American Red Cross' disaster recovery effort....

Northwestern Mutual today announced the promotion of three executives. Effective Nov. 1, Todd Jones, Christian Mitchell and Sarah Schneider will be accepting...

Northwestern Mutual will reach another financial milestone in 2013: its largest dividend payout ever. The company expects to pay more than $5 billion in...

Northwestern Mutual's financial representative internship program has once again been recognized as one of the top ten programs nationwide in the...

Private commercial mortgage loans held by life insurance posted a 1.56 percent total return in second quarter 2012. The gain matched the performance achieved...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that more than $200,000 was donated toward the fight against pediatric cancer in Kentucky. This follows a...

Northwestern Mutual is launching "Planning for Success," a webcast series designed to be informative and educational, covering financial topics that can...

Retirement planning is cited as a top reason individuals 18 and older obtain life insurance as part of an overall financial security strategy, according to...

Northwestern Mutual today announced details around the upcoming auction that will provide University of Kentucky basketball fans across the...

Northwestern Mutual today announced it has received the 2012 InfoWorld Enterprise Architecture Award for the company's innovative approach to marrying its...

Farming from the past is the theme of a newly renovated main entrance to the Milwaukee County Zoo's Northwestern Mutual Family Farm. At an unveiling...

According to new research announced by Northwestern Mutual, the majority of U.S. Hispanic college graduates (62 percent) consider themselves to be "highly...

Northwestern Mutual has introduced an innovative and first-of-its-kind solution designed to help individuals create a guaranteed income to take them...

While back to school spending is up over last year, results of a new Northwestern Mutual poll found a majority of families are implementing strategies to...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is donating $275,000 to 26 nonprofit organizations across the U.S., recognizing winners of its 18th annual...

Even though thousands of families in the U.S. feel the impact each year of pediatric cancer, a new poll cites that nearly half (49 percent) of Americans...

Young African American college graduates say they are much more serious about reaching financial goals than previous generations, according to new...

Life insurance is increasingly finding a place in the financial planning of Americans young and old, according to research from Northwestern Mutual. The...

Northwestern Mutual, an official corporate partner of the NCAA®, announced today it has donated parts of the basketball court used at the national...

Women report feeling significantly more secure than men as a result of owning a variety of insurance products -- auto, health, homeowners/renters and...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that the company's recruiting is up 13 percent, putting the company on pace to recruit more than 5,000 financial...

A growing number of grandparents in the U.S. find themselves solely responsible financially for their grandchildren, which highlights the need for...

As summer internships come to a close, college students nationwide are saying their internships were good resume builders but many lacked in real-world...

Americans are feeling 'extremely secure' when they take steps to protect themselves against financial risk, according to a new poll from Northwestern...

Results of a new Northwestern Mutual Facebook poll found that nearly half of parents have no financial plan in place, and that nearly twenty percent of...

Northwestern Mutual, a leading provider of financial security planning and solutions, announced today that sales of its risk products are up...

The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (Northwestern Mutual) is providing half of a $285 million loan to Douglas Emmett, Inc. (NYSE:DEI) for...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is honoring four of its local offices that have demonstrated exemplary volunteerism with the 2012 Community...

At its annual meeting of more than 10,000 financial representatives and staff members today, Northwestern Mutual announced its new multi-year...

While the summer months spell sun and fun for families, the extended break from school also diminishes math and reading skills for children. All kids lose...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, announced today a two-year commitment to the American Red Cross' Disaster Responder Program, which funds...

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Northwestern Mutual's AAA insurance financial strength rating – the highest possible rating – for Northwestern Mutual and...

To keep pace with consumer demand for financial security guidance, Northwestern Mutual is embarking on its largest-ever recruiting effort in 2012, aiming...

As part of its efforts to strengthen the community where its 5,000 employees live and work, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is announcing...

June and July are the most popular months for weddings according to U.S. Department of Health & Human Services[i]. Before saying "I do," 78 percent of...

Private commercial mortgage loans held by life insurance companies posted a 1.56 percent total return in first quarter 2012, down from fourth quarter 2011's...

Northwestern Mutual announced today a first-of-its-kind retirement planning approach. Consistent with the company's core belief that risk protection and...

Standard and Poor's has affirmed the AA+ insurance financial strength rating for Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company....

For the seventh consecutive year, Northwestern Mutual is being recognized as a top workplace for information technology (IT) professionals, according to IDG's

Americans aged 48-60 are facing an extraordinary convergence of issues that are impacting their long-term financial plans, according to new research...

In an effort to help Americans gauge their level of financial security, Northwestern Mutual recently launched the "Get Your Financial Security Score" game....

While there is still more progress to be made, women have taken enormous strides in business, the workplace, on university campuses and more over the last...

Northwestern Mutual is sponsoring four national conferences and career fairs that serve professionals of diverse backgrounds as part of the company's...

The NCAA, in conjunction with ESPN and Creative Street Entertainment, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Title IX and recognize individuals who...

While job creation is top-of-mind in America and a new class of college graduates is hunting for jobs, Northwestern Mutual is in the midst of its...

Struck by their deep connection, after three weeks of dating, Russell knew he and JennaBeth would be together forever. They married and children followed....

Maintaining standard of living is a top financial goal among Americans, yet few are taking active steps to protect their ability to reach this goal,...

Studies show that events and cultural attractions strengthen a region's economic growth, acting as magnets for both corporate relocations and prospective...

Northwestern Mutual releases today the third in a series of research studies examining the state of planning in America. The Planning Perspectives Study...

A.M. Best has affirmed the A++ insurance financial strength ratings for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance...

Northwestern Mutual Chairman and CEO John Schlifske and Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, will speak to thousands of business and...

Ron Joelson, current chief investment officer of Genworth Financial, will join Northwestern Mutual on June 4 and succeed Mark Doll as the company's next...

Northwestern Mutual released today the Longevity & Preparedness Study that reveals Americans appear to be startlingly unprepared financially to live into...

Northwestern Mutual has sold the Russell Investments Center to CommonWealth Partners for $480 million. It is believed to be the largest single asset...

Watertown, N.Y., resident Tammy Thomas has won the Northwestern Mutual NCAA March Madness Bracket Challenge, featured at SI.com. More than 20,000 college...

Northwestern Mutual released today the Planning & Progress Study, the first in a series of research studies exploring the state of planning in America....

When it comes to spending versus saving, most people consider themselves savers. According to the latest poll released by the Northwestern Mutual...

While most major grant makers in the U.S. plan to maintain or reduce charitable giving in 2012, Northwestern Mutual is growing its giving to $16.7 million...

Northwestern Mutual offers a personal perspective on the value of planning in its online, interactive Annual Report, which outlines the enduring financial...

April is Financial Literacy Month, a perfect time for parents, children and educators to have fun learning important life skills about money matters. To...

Northwestern Mutual's financial representatives are some of the most-satisfied in the industry, according to J.D. Power and Associates' 2012 U.S. Financial...

Numerous studies show that a child's reading skill is a key determinant of future success both inside and outside the classroom. Northwestern Mutual,...

A Milwaukee-area communications executive is getting national attention for the impact she's making at her company and in the community. Savoy Magazine...

Northwestern Mutual is joining with Sports Illustrated to give college basketball fans a chance to win a trip to the 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four® in...

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more U.S. employers are hiring and many are looking for applicants with specific skills and training. To...

On the eve of its 155th anniversary, Northwestern Mutual is being honored again as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" in the life insurance...

Users of social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn will be able to interact with Northwestern Mutual's financial representatives like never...

In a U.S. jobs report released last week, the Department of Labor reported that employers have been hiring more in recent months, and Northwestern Mutual...

Area families will have opportunities to strengthen their bodies and minds due to new support from Northwestern Mutual. Through its Foundation,...

MILWAUKEE, February 1, 2012 – In lockstep with more Americans seeking advice and taking action to plan for financial security in retirement[i], Northwestern Mutual is embarking on the...

Northwestern Mutual today announced its 2011 financial results, which included an increase in the amount of dividends expected to be paid to its...

Milwaukee, January 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Northwestern Mutual’s latest Cost of Long-Term Care study, released today, reveals consistently high costs for home health care, assisted living and...

MILWAUKEE, January 6, 2012 – Northwestern Mutual announced today it has signed on to become the newest official corporate partner of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) through a...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), December 19, 2011 - When it comes to holiday spending this season, 82% of kids (17 years old and younger) say they have the same amount to spend this year as last, but...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), December 13, 2011 - When it comes to customer satisfaction, Northwestern Mutual sits atop the life insurance industry for the third year in a row, according to the...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), December 08, 2011 - Just-released U.S. Census Bureau research provides clear evidence that people are living longer, underscoring that individuals need to broaden their...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), November 30, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual leads the industry in individual life insurance premiums1. The company – recognized as the “World’s Most Admired” life...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), November 29, 2011 - ‘Tis the season for planned holiday spending according to a poll from Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, which finds that...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), November 10, 2011 - The Northwestern Mutual Foundation – the largest corporate giver in the state of Wisconsin – is announcing $355,000 in grants to help 14...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), November 09, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual – a leading financial security company – ranks first in its industry and 16th overall among service companies in Selling...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), November 02, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual has introduced a new video in its Client Stories series that highlights Dr. Paul and his wife Dr. Maritoni “Candy” Shah and...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), November 01, 2011 - The Northwestern Mutual Foundation – the largest corporate giver in the state of Wisconsin – has appointed John Kordsmeier president effective...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), November 01, 2011 - A new study from Northwestern Mutual reveals that nearly eight in 10 Americans acknowledge the increasing need for long term care (LTC) planning, yet...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), October 26, 2011 - The Board of Trustees of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company has approved a dividend payout of nearly $5 billion for participating...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), October 13, 2011 - The Northwestern Mutual Foundation has been named the presenting sponsor of Morehouse College’s Memorial Concert and Tribute to Martin Luther King...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), October 11, 2011 - Impulse buying starts young. Spur of the moment spending – suddenly buying something they want or need - distracts more than half of all kids (53%)...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), October 03, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual Chairman and CEO John Schlifske and Steve Forbes, chairman and editor in chief of Forbes Media, will speak to more than 3,500...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), September 29, 2011 - The Northwestern Mutual Foundation – the largest corporate giver in the state of Wisconsin – is announcing $532,000 in arts education grants to...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), September 01, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual, the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance company in 2011 according to FORTUNE magazine, continues to witness a growing...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), August 31, 2011 - Future Hispanic business leaders tallied higher scores on a personal finance quiz than average Americans but still need access to more information,...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), August 25, 2011 - Fitch Ratings on Tuesday affirmed the AAA insurance financial strength rating of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Long Term...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), August 24, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual, the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance company in 2011 according to FORTUNE® magazine, has introduced a new video in its...