Why Northwestern Mutual?

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe that every family deserves a personalized financial plan, no matter the stage of life or financial position. Our goal is to bring over 160 years of expertise to individuals and families across the country. 

We value ourselves as a Mutual Company. Our clients and policyowners are the forefront of our financial strength and is a competitive edge across all other firms in our industry. Northwestern Mutual is a fortune 90 company, top five broker-dealer, and has been ranked the #1 Life Insurance company for many years.

That's why we approach financial planning differently. Instead of starting with our client's finances, we start with them: their lives, their families, their priorities. So the strategies we recommend, are tailored from a wide range of financial options built to reinforce each other, like investments for growth, insurance for protection, and annuities for guaranteed income in retirement --helping our clients worry less and live more.  

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The Northwestern Mutual difference

No. 1

Best life insurance company for consumer experience, 2023. (NerdWallet)1

Top 5

We're one of the Top U.S. Independent Investment Broker-Dealers.2

$8.2B

In dividends expected to be paid in 2025.3

A++

AAA, Aaa, and AA+ - we've earned the highest financial strength ratings awarded to life insurers from all four major rating agencies.4

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