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Life Insurance Guide
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It's one of the most affordable types of life insurance designed to protect your loved ones for a set amount of time. Find out how much coverage you'll need.
Get insuranceA term life insurance policy from Northwestern Mutual will help make sure your mortgage gets paid, your kids are able to pay for college, or your family can cover everyday expenses should something happen to you. It's an affordable way to have the protection you want for a specific period of time.
That's all it takes to make sure your family can be taken care of financially if the unexpected happens.1
That's all it takes to make sure your family can be taken care of financially if the unexpected happens.1
For less than $1 a day,1 you can have the right amount of term life coverage you'll need to make sure your loved ones are taken care of financially if you pass away.
Having a policy with us means you're not tied to a workplace plan. You'll get the right amount you need (typically not enough through work) and it will be with you wherever your career takes you.
As life changes your term life policy can, too. You can convert some or all of it to a whole life insurance policy that gives you lifelong coverage and builds cash value you can use for anything.
The percentage of our policyowners who stay with us year over year4
No. 1 direct provider of individual life insurance in the U.S.
Largest direct provider of individual life insurance in the U.S.5
A++ financial strength rating
AAA, Aaa, and AA+—we've earned the highest financial strength ratings awarded to life insurers from all four major rating agencies.6
Our advisors will help you find the right amount of term life insurance for your goals and budget.
It's easy to get started—no commitment, just a conversation.