Our Company 
financial strength; industry leading dividend payout 

We are a 152-year-old mutual company serving the insurance and investment needs of more than three million clients. During our long history, we have protected our clients and paid life insurance dividends every year since 1872. In fact, while not guaranteed, we have paid more in total individual life insurance dividends to policyowners than any other company in the industry for the past 12 years.

We are the nation’s largest direct provider of individual life insurance — ranking 110 in the FORTUNE 500, with $157 billion in assets.  When you're looking for help in managing your financial risk and achieving financial security, we are a strong company.  Learn more about us.

Company Overview

Read how working with a mutual company can help advance your financial security. View our distinctions in the marketplace and the world. Read about our history of doing the right thing.

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From Our CEO

Our CEO, Edward J. Zore, was named one of the Most Influential People in Business Ethics in 2008, an honor conferred by Ethisphere Institute, an international think tank dedicated to business ethics and corporate social responsibility.

Learn more about CEO Ed Zore and Northwestern Mutual’s long-term vision and culture.

Annual Report

Our 2008 Annual Report explains how our business practices enabled us to retain financial strength despite the challenges of the recent volatile economy. Learn why we were prepared and well-positioned to withstand difficult times.

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Northwestern Mutual Foundation

Northwestern Mutual has a long history of community involvement. The Northwestern Mutual Foundation was created to carry out its corporate contributions program. 

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Northwestern Mutual Subsidiaries

The Northwestern Mutual family of subsidiaries provides access to long-term care insurance, investments, employee benefits and wealth management product and services to help clients build strong financial portfolios.

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Dividends paid: A.M. Best Company, 2009 is limited to ordinary and group life insurance dividends. Dividends are reviewed annually, subject to change and not guaranteed.

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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. 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.