Report a Death

We understand how hard it is when a loved one passes. Not only are you going through a very emotional time, you have to make important legal and financial decisions. We're here to help make things a little easier. To begin the claim process, fill out the information below. If the insured has multiple policies, simply provide one policy number and we'll make sure the other policies are included with this claim.

All fields marked with * are required.

Report a Death Claims Form

Death notification completed by

Are you a Northwestern Mutual financial representative or field staff?*

YesNo

Insured information

Name of Insured (Deceased):

First name

Middle name

Last name

Policy Number (only one is needed)

Date of birth

Date of death

Would you like to provide any additional information about the cause of death?

Did the death occur in the United States?*

YesNo

Funeral Home information

Name and address of Funeral Home (Optional)

Name

City

State

ZIP Code

Additional Information

Is there any additional information that will help with this claim? (Example: Additional contact information for beneficiaries such as addresses and phone numbers; or funeral home assignments.)

Enter any additional information (optional)

If you have any documentation you would like to provide us, such as a death certificate or funeral home assignment, please e-mail to LifeBenefits@Northwesternmutual.com.

If you have any questions, call client services at 1-800-635-8855, between 7AM and 6PM CST.