News Releases

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...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), August 23, 2011 - Most Americans believe the “most monumental” facet of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, legacy is the advancement of civil rights in the U.S.,...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), August 11, 2011 - The Northwestern Mutual Foundation – the largest corporate giver in the state of Wisconsin – is announcing $730,000 in grants to help 22...

Standard & Poor’s recently downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating by one notch from AAA to AA+, expressing disappointment in the scope of, and the process used in, the recently passed debt...

The board of trustees of Northwestern Mutual has elected P. Russell Hardin and Ralph A. Weber to serve on the company’s board. Weber is an attorney and founding member of law firm Gass Weber...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), July 26, 2011 - The Northwestern Mutual Foundation is donating $285,000 to 26 nonprofit organizations nationwide through its 17th annual Community Service Award program....

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), July 25, 2011 - The Northwestern Mutual Foundation has been named the presenting sponsor of Morehouse College’s Memorial Concert and Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr....

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), April 25, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual is honoring Arbor Day by distributing a video e-card to commemorate the nationally celebrated observance that encourages planting...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), July 22, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual, the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance company in 2011 according to FORTUNE® magazine, launched a new shareable video...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), July 19, 2011 - The Northwestern Mutual Foundation’s Click for Kids campaign, a Facebook-driven initiative that will provide a total gift of $200,000 to three...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), July 14, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance company in 2011 according to FORTUNE® magazine, has released The Power of the...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), July 13, 2011 - The Northwestern Mutual Foundation – the largest corporate giver in the state of Wisconsin – is announcing $625,000 in grants to help nonprofits that...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), July 11, 2011 - Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed its best possible insurance financial strength rating for Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), July 07, 2011 - United Way of Greater Milwaukee – our community’s largest investor in education, income and health – and the Northwestern Mutual Foundation – the...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), June 30, 2011 - Kids are much more satisfied by – and committed to – succeeding in school than managing their dollars, according to the latest poll results released...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), June 29, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual has introduced a new video in its Client Stories series, focusing on the unique aspects of financial security for Kaskaskia...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), June 20, 2011 - According to a national study just released by Northwestern Mutual, a leading provider of financial security, three out of four Americans (74%) feel the...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), June 15, 2011 - The Northwestern Mutual Foundation – the largest corporate giver in the state of Wisconsin – is announcing $450,000 in grants to help seven nonprofit...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), June 09, 2011 - Four-time PGA TOUR champion golfer Mark Wilson has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Northwestern Mutual, the “World’s Most Admired”...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), May 31, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual, the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance company in 2011 according to FORTUNE® magazine, has introduced a new video in its...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), May 25, 2011 - For consumers seeking the best long-term value of their permanent life insurance, Northwestern Mutual is the company to consider. Based on data compiled...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), May 18, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual, the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance company according to FORTUNE® magazine – is actively seeking to add more than...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), May 16, 2011 - No more classes, no more books… and not much time before those student loans are due. As college students graduate across the country, Northwestern...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), May 13, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual – the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance company in 2011 according to FORTUNE® magazine – announced today its...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (BUSINESS WIRE), May 05, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual, the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance company in 2011 according to FORTUNE® magazine, ranks No. 112 among the...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), May 05, 2011 - The Northwestern Mutual Foundation is making a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross to provide immediate relief to citizens following the...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), May 04, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual Chairman and CEO John Schlifske and Steve Forbes, chairman and editor in chief of Forbes Media, will speak to more than 4,000 business...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), April 27, 2011 - The Northwestern Mutual Foundation is launching Click for Kids, a Facebook-driven initiative to provide a total gift of $200,000 to three nonprofits...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), April 21, 2011 - April showers are here, and most Americans have just completed their taxes; now it’s time to decide what to do with that refund check. Your tax refund...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), April 20, 2011 - A newly published poll from Northwestern Mutual – a leading financial security company – shows that Americans overwhelmingly prefer choices that...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), April 15, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual, the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance company in 2011 according to FORTUNE® magazine, has released an interactive 2010...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), April 13, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual, the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance company in 2011 according to FORTUNE® magazine, reminds consumers of the critical...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), March 31, 2011 - Joann M. Eisenhart has been named vice president - human resources of Northwestern Mutual, effective March 1, 2011. She was also named an executive...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), March 29, 2011 - Over 80% of parents are “giving in” always or occasionally when kids ask for extra money beyond an agreed allowance, according to the latest poll...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), March 28, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual – the World’s Most Admired Life Insurance Company in 2011 according to FORTUNE® magazine – is announcing a formal partnership...

The Northwestern Mutual Foundation – the largest corporate giver in the state of Wisconsin – is announcing more than $1.1 million in grants to support literacy and increase access to higher...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), March 23, 2011 - Following the Centers for Disease Control’s recent announcement that American life expectancy continues to increase, Northwestern Mutual – a leading...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), March 21, 2011 - Due to increased demand from Americans who seek financial guidance, Northwestern Mutual – a leading financial security company – aims to add 2,500...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), March 17, 2011 - The Northwestern Mutual Foundation is making a $125,000 donation to the American Red Cross to provide immediate relief to citizens in the aftermath of...

The Northwestern Mutual Foundation awarded The Northern New England Financial Group of Manchester, NH, with the 2011 Community Impact Award for its work with Easter Seals of New Hampshire, an...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), March 03, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual is the “World’s Most Admired Company” in the life insurance industry, according to executives, directors and analysts...

MILWAUKEE (BUSINESS WIRE), March 02, 2011 - Northwestern Mutual – a leading financial security company – celebrates its 154th year in business this week, and is experiencing stronger demand...