News Releases

Northwestern Mutual delivered another year of strong performance in 2016, despite industry-wide pressure posed by an unprecedented low interest rate environment. The company outpaced 2015 results...

The latest Northwestern Mutual C.A.R.E. Study released today finds that despite recognizing the financial and lifestyle complexities of providing care to an elderly relative or friend, many...

Northwestern Mutual announced today that the company's Signature Portfolios Active/Passive models, first introduced in early 2016, have surpassed $2 billion in assets through the end of 2016. This...

Northwestern Mutual announced today it has designated $50 million to form Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures which will engage startups whose technologies have the potential to transform how...

Returns on commercial mortgage loans held by life insurance companies fell in third quarter 2016, generating a 1.05 percent total return compared with 2.27 percent in second quarter, according to...

Northwestern Mutual's "Waves of Hope" float was awarded the Animation Trophy at the 128th Rose Parade presented by Honda in Pasadena, Calif. The award recognizes the best display of animation....

Northwestern Mutual is shining a spotlight on the importance of childhood cancer awareness and research. The company, which is the presenting sponsor of the 2017 Rose Bowl Game®, will dedicate...

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...