Our commitment to financial strength
Trust starts with financial strength
We're among the strongest.
More people are putting their trust in Northwestern Mutual—which is the ultimate measure of success. Our continued superior financial strength means you can count on us to be here for you whenever you need us. We yet again earned the highest available financial strength ratings awarded to any U.S. life insurer with a stable outlook by all of the four major rating agencies—and we are also one of the financially strongest companies in America in any industry.
See our 2021 Annual Report
Trust is the foundation
Trust is the foundation of all successful financial relationships. You need the confidence that we know what we're doing, will honor our commitments, and make you—our client—our highest priority. To do all this all the time—without cutting corners or being distracted by financial pressures—means having the resources that only come with financial strength.
We're established.
Northwestern Mutual was named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" in its industry according to Fortune magazine's annual survey, published February 2022. Additionally, the Fortune 500 ranking is among the most recognized measure of financial success. Being #97 in 2021 affirms that Northwestern Mutual is among America's premier companies.
Top ranked in our industry
In 2022, Northwestern Mutual was once again named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" according to FORTUNE magazine's annual survey. We secured the number one ranking for the financial soundness, quality of products/services and use of corporate assets, and ranked highly in the people management, quality of management and long-term investment value categories.
Financial strength
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A++ financial strength rating
HighestA.M. Best CompanyJune 2022Ratings Analysis Report
AAA financial strength rating
HighestFitch RatingsAugust 2022Ratings Analysis Report
Aaa financial strength rating
HighestMoody's Investors ServiceMay 2022Ratings Analysis Report
AA+ financial strength rating
Second HighestS&P Global RatingsJuly 2022Ratings Analysis Report
Our Results
Annual Statements
2021 Annual Statements
Statutory Quarterly Statements for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
2021 Quarterly Statements
2022 Quarterly Statements
Statutory Quarterly Statements for Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company
2021 Quarterly Statements
Backing our strength—Northwestern Mutual's investment portfolio
Total invested assets
Bar chart showing total invested assets and the 5.3 percent compound annual growth rate over the last ten years.
Values
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 166.0 billion dollars | 175.8 billion dollars | 186.2 billion dollars | 196.9 billion dollars | 205.4 billion dollars | 215.5 billion dollars | 227.4 billion dollars | 236.6 billion dollars | 250.3 billion dollars | 264.3 billion dollars |
Northwestern Mutual invests the majority of its assets through the General Account, the company's $260 billion+ portfolio. The portfolio has grown consistently year after year. By buying life insurance, disability insurance and deferred annuities, clients immediately gain the opportunity to share in the company's favorable results.
Total invested assets
Bar chart showing total invested assets and the 5.3 percent compound annual growth rate over the last ten years.
Values
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 166.0 billion dollars | 175.8 billion dollars | 186.2 billion dollars | 196.9 billion dollars | 205.4 billion dollars | 215.5 billion dollars | 227.4 billion dollars | 236.6 billion dollars | 250.3 billion dollars | 264.3 billion dollars |
Detailed listing of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company's investment holdings
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We put clients first.
"We succeed when you succeed." For more than 160 years, we've been an industry leader by holding true to this simple principle. By managing our business effectively and acting in the best Long-Term interest of our clients, we're able to offer excellent product value and service for a lifetime of financial security.