Governance 

corporate governance: putting clients first 

For a mutual company, good corporate governance means the interests of the clients come first. Our leaders are diligently and actively engaged in supporting our mission.

Management Committee

Valuing quality above quantity, our management committee continue to make decisions based on The Executive Committee Resolution of 1888 — to be the policyowners’ company.

View a listing of Northwestern Mutual’s Management Committee and learn more about their roles.

Board of Trustees

A key piece of our corporate governance, the company’s Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing corporate performance that promotes the interests of policyowners.

Learn more about our Board of Trustees.

Policyowners' Examining Committee

One of the unique elements of our corporate governance, and one of the ways we demonstrate our commitment to protect our clients is through our Policyowners' Examining Committee.

Learn more about the Policyowners’ Examining Committee.

About Northwestern Mutual 
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"Northwestern Mutual” is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee WI (life insurance, disability insurance, and annuities) and its subsidiaries and affiliates. Long-term care insurance is issued by Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Securities and investment advisory programs are offered through Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS), a wholly-owned company of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and a dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC. Investment advisory programs and trust services are offered through Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC), Milwaukee, WI, a wholly-owned company of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and limited purpose federal savings bank. Investment products are not insured by the FDIC, are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, NMWMC or its affiliates and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested. The products and services referenced are offered and sold only by appropriately appointed and licensed entities and representatives of such entities. Each Financial Representative represents one or more, but not necessarily all of the entities shown. The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company is neither a registered investment adviser nor a registered broker-dealer.

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