News Releases

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...