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This is an exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We're strong, innovative and growing. And we want you to grow with us.


All are welcome.

People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes that power even greater. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive environment where all of us can realize our individual potential.

Financial Representative Careers

Our financial representatives receive comprehensive learning and development, and ongoing support to build thriving careers as independent business people. Hard work is rewarded with opportunities for growth and exceptional income potential.

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“I found Northwestern Mutual to be a great opportunity, to get my career off to a faster start.”

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Why northwestern Mutual?

Our focus on doing right by our clients (as well as our employees, representatives, and contractors) has earned us local and national recognition including:

  • One of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2017 by FORTUNE®
  • Ranks 100 on the 2016 FORTUNE® 500 list
  • The highest financial strength ratings of any life insurer from all four major rating agencies1
    • AAA Fitch Ratings
    • A++ A.M. Best
    • Aaa Moody's Investors Service
    • AA+ S&P Global Ratings

Our Commitment to Diversity

We're building an inspiring, inclusive culture where everyone can bring their best self to the workplace and realize their individual potential. We are driving to a time when leaders embrace diversity as a business advantage and individuals feel highly valued and actively engaged. Our inclusive approach to delivering financial security helps place and keep us at the center of our clients' financial lives.

We've developed a comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy that enables us to harness the talent of our employees to do the best for our clients.

  • For three years straight, we've received a perfect score of 100 for "Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality" by Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index Survey
  • Named One of 50 Best Companies for Diversity in 2016 by Black Enterprise Magazine
  • USO Wisconsin 2016 Veteran Friendly
    Workplace Award
  • 2016 Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense

1Ratings are for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, as of the most recent review and report by each rating agency. Northwestern Mutual's ratings: A.M. Best Company A++ (highest), April 2018; Fitch Ratings AAA (highest), July 2017; Moody's Investors Service Aaa (highest), January 2018; S&P Global Ratings AA+ (second highest), June 2017. Ratings are subject to change.