Northwestern Mutual Will Fund More than 50 Milwaukee-Based Schools and Nonprofits Aimed at Improving Student Outcomes
The company has invested more than $67 million to advance quality of education in Milwaukee
Aug 19th, 2024Northwestern Mutual CEO John Schlifske Announces Plans To Retire
Tim Gerend to succeed Schlifske as the company's next CEO, effective January 1, 2025
Jan 25th, 2024Northwestern Mutual Strengthens Milwaukee’s Cultural Scene with Nearly $3 Million in Grants
Company contributes $1.5 million to Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Powering Milwaukee Campaign
Nov 29th, 2022Northwestern Mutual Invests $1.7 Million to Strengthen Milwaukee Neighborhoods
Grants will support community-led revitalization in Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way
Sep 1st, 2022Northwestern Mutual joins Milky Way Tech Hub as a Corporate Member
Partnership to advance K-12 STEM programming in the city of Milwaukee
Jan 12th, 2022Northwestern Mutual Announces $100-Million Impact Investing Fund to Address Inequality and the Racial Wealth Gap
Fund will include both national and Milwaukee-based investments
Aug 10th, 2021Northwestern Mutual Contributes $1.9 Million to Amplify Neighborhood Revitalization
Grants will support ongoing efforts focused on housing, safety and education
Jun 24th, 2021Northwestern Mutual Bolsters Milwaukee Cultural Attractions with $1.4 Million in Grants
Funding will support local destinations in overcoming the impact of the pandemic
May 12th, 2021Forbes Recognizes Seven Northwestern Mutual Advisors on Annual Top Women Wealth Advisors List
Mar 29th, 2021
Northwestern Mutual Collaborates with City of Milwaukee to Bring COVID-19 Vaccinations to Historically Underserved Milwaukee Neighborhoods
Funding will launch vaccination clinics in Amani and Metcalfe Park to address disparities in vaccine distribution
Mar 25th, 2021Nine Northwestern Mutual Advisors Named to the Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors Ranking for 2021
Mar 18th, 2021
Northwestern Mutual and the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network announce Reverse Pitch MKE winners
Ease, Inc. and LENA each receive cash prizes and seed investments up to $90,000
Mar 16th, 2021Versiti to Launch Northwestern Mutual Pediatric Leukemia Bank
$150,000 Grant from Northwestern Mutual to Support Bank's Operations, Aiding Vital Research to Develop New Treatments for Children
Mar 2nd, 2021Northwestern Mutual Commits $5 Million to Children’s Wisconsin and the MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Largest Standalone Donation
Company builds upon more than $4.2 million in contributions to Children's Wisconsin cancer initiatives since 2013
Feb 25th, 2021Northwestern Mutual Awards Nearly $300,000 in Grants for Exemplary Volunteerism
Company advisors demonstrate strengthened commitment amidst nationwide volunteerism increase
Feb 23rd, 2021Northwestern Mutual Delivers Record Results; Company is Exceptionally Strong and Growing
By meeting clients' needs for greater financial security, the company breaks records with $2 trillion of life insurance protection and $200 billion in client investments
Feb 18th, 2021Northwestern Mutual Expands New York City Presence
Firm opens two new offices in Harlem and Cedarhurst
Feb 17th, 2021Northwestern Mutual Appoints Laura Deaner to Chief Information Security Officer
Deaner is the first woman to hold this leadership position at Northwestern Mutual
Feb 2nd, 2021Northwestern Mutual Named One of FORTUNE Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies
Company honored for the 38th year with top ranking in the financial soundness, long-term investment value, people management, and use of corporate assets categories
Feb 1st, 202130% of Americans Say COVID-19 Has Changed the Age at Which They Plan to Retire
New Northwestern Mutual Research Finds 20% of People Plan to Retire Later than Expected, and 10% Plan to Retire Earlier
Dec 3rd, 2020Northwestern Mutual Dedicates More Than $400,000 to Childhood Cancer Survivors and Siblings Through Annual Scholarship Program
Company awards scholarships for largest cohort to date, opens applications for 2021
Dec 1st, 2020Northwestern Mutual Contributes $225,000 to Local Nonprofits
Company employees nominate nonprofits to receive funding through Days of Sharing program
Nov 23rd, 2020Northwestern Mutual Recognizes Champions of Diversity & Inclusion with Inaugural Award
Nov 19th, 2020
Milwaukee Student Awarded Northwestern Mutual’s Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship
Scholarship program created to ease financial stress, help students pursue college education
Nov 17th, 2020Northwestern Mutual Appoints Timothy H. Murphy and Andrew N. Nunemaker to Board of Trustees
Nov 11th, 2020
Northwestern Mutual Announces Record $6.2 Billion Dividend Payout to Policyowners
Unsurpassed financial strength, strategic investments, strong underwriting, and careful expense management - amid a global pandemic and economic volatility - delivers a total payout that leads the industry
Oct 29th, 2020Financial Times Names 10 Northwestern Mutual Advisors to List of Top Retirement Plan Advisors
Oct 22nd, 2020
Americans’ Personal Savings are Up as Financial Anxiety Runs High
On average, Americans have $65,900 in personal savings and are doing their best to protect themselves financially from what could come next during the pandemic
Oct 13th, 2020Northwestern Mutual to Host First-of-its-Kind Virtual Women in Tech Conference
Oct 12th, 2020
Northwestern Mutual Dedicates More Than $3 Million to Strengthen Milwaukee Cultural Attractions
Company supports seven destinations, including redevelopment project at Henry Maier Festival Park
Oct 8th, 2020Northwestern Mutual Announces New Senior Leadership Appointments
New Chief Investment Officer, Head of Private Securities, Head of Risk Products and Head of Underwriting roles named
Oct 5th, 2020Northwestern Mutual Invests $2.5 Million in Education to Bolster Diverse Talent in Milwaukee
Company's long-term strategy will address disparities in education to close achievement gaps
Oct 1st, 2020Northwestern Mutual – Indiana Recognized as Company’s 2020 Most Exceptional Childhood Cancer Impact Award Winner
Office will donate more than $100,000 to local childhood cancer organizations as part of its award
Sep 24th, 2020Americans’ Resilient Response: 84% of U.S. Adults Say COVID-19 Will Impact Their Ability to Achieve Long-Term Financial Security, but Confidence in a Robust Recovery is High
Financial discipline has improved since the pandemic began
Sep 15th, 2020Northwestern Mutual’s Latest Ad Campaign Celebrates American Resilience
First campaign under CMO Lee Hurley showcases real client stories that highlight the power of advisor partnerships
Sep 8th, 2020Ultimate Camp-In Keeps Kids Affected by Childhood Cancer Connected
Northwestern Mutual and Lollipop Theater Network create unforgettable
Sep 2nd, 2020Ultimate Camp-In Unites Families Across the Country Affected by Childhood Cancer
Northwestern Mutual, Lollipop Theater Network and celebrity camp counselors to host virtual event for families affected by childhood cancer
Aug 20th, 2020Northwestern Mutual Named to the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index
Aug 18th, 2020
Northwestern Mutual Donates More Than $345,000 Through Childhood Cancer Impact Awards
Company program recognizes office efforts to support those impacted by childhood cancer
Aug 13th, 2020Northwestern Mutual Dedicates Nearly $2 Million Investment to Milwaukee Neighborhoods
Funding will support nonprofits in achieving resident goals
Aug 6th, 2020Northwestern Mutual Study Finds Medical Professionals’ Top Financial Planning Priorities Are Retirement, Managing Personal Risk and Debt Reduction
Almost six in ten doctors and dentists currently have more than $200,000 of student debt
Jul 29th, 2020Northwestern Mutual Receives Perfect Score on 2020 Disability Equality Index
Jul 15th, 2020
Moody’s Maintains Highest Rating and Stable Outlook for Northwestern Mutual
Agency Says "Northwestern Mutual to Weather the Coronavirus-Driven Storm with Excellent Liquidity and Capitalization"
Jul 13th, 2020S&P Global Ratings Affirms Northwestern Mutual’s Highest Possible Financial Strength Rating
Ratings Agency Highlights Highly Productive Distribution System, Commitment to Policyowners, High-Quality Products and Brand, Expense Efficiency, Management Team and Excellent Risk Profile
Jun 29th, 2020Northwestern Mutual commits $1.6 million to All-In Milwaukee to strengthen academic opportunities for underrepresented youth
Company to award 68 Scholarships to Milwaukee Students, Driving Academic and Career Success
Jun 25th, 2020AM Best, Fitch Ratings Affirm Northwestern Mutual’s Highest Possible Financial Strength Rating
Ratings Agencies Highlight Balance Sheet, Business Profile and Financial Advisors
May 7th, 2020Northwestern Mutual Study Finds that Among Americans Who Carry Debt a Third (33%) of Their Monthly Income Goes Toward Paying It Off, Exclusive of Mortgages
U.S. adults who carry debt owe an average of $26,621; and 13% expect to be in debt the rest of their lives
May 6th, 2020Forbes Recognizes Five Northwestern Mutual Advisors on Annual Top Women Wealth Advisors List
May 5th, 2020
Northwestern Mutual Commits More Than $200,000 to Children’s Wisconsin for COVID-19 Relief
Funding will support frontline workers, healthcare providers and inpatient families
Apr 30th, 202021 Northwestern Mutual Advisors Named to the Financial Times 400 Top Financial Advisors List
Apr 16th, 2020
Even Prior To Spike In Unemployment, One Third Of Americans Were Within Three Missed Paychecks Of Having To Either Borrow Money Or Skip Bills
Northwestern Mutual study finds people see cash as their best financial defense against uncertainty and volatility, with stocks, bonds and life insurance in a three-way tie for second
Apr 8th, 2020Northwestern Mutual’s Support for Policyowners Impacted by COVID-19
60-day grace period
Mar 30th, 2020Northwestern Mutual Donates More Than $1.5 Million Toward Coronavirus Relief Efforts
Company provides support to Feeding America and other community nonprofits
Mar 26th, 2020Northwestern Mutual Donates More Than $1.5 Million Toward Coronavirus Relief Efforts
Company provides support to Feeding America and other community nonprofits
Mar 26th, 2020Northwestern Mutual Makes $1M Grant to Milwaukee Public Museum
Funds to support current, future museum
Mar 4th, 2020Northwestern Mutual Donates $225,000 Through Annual Days of Sharing Program
Nonprofit organizations receive support through employee nominations
Dec 2nd, 2019Northwestern Mutual Commits to Milwaukee Education with More Than $2.1 Million Investment
Grants will fund mentorship, third-grade reading proficiency and high school programming
Sep 5th, 2019Northwestern Mutual Invests in Prominent Milwaukee Destinations With $1.4 Million in Grants
Eight cultural attractions within the company’s headquarter city will receive funding
Jun 13th, 2019Northwestern Mutual Calls on Entrepreneurs to Participate in National Pitch Competition
Teams can earn a seed investment of up to $85,000 from Northwestern Mutual’s Cream City Venture Capital
Oct 10th, 2018Northwestern Mutual Foundation Invests Nearly $3.4 Million to Foster Thriving Neighborhoods and Educational Success
Funding aims to strengthen local communities, enrich education through supportive programming
Sep 27th, 2018Northwestern Mutual Invests $600,000 in Discovery World Expansion
Funds will advance the organization’s educational initiatives and community impact
May 23rd, 2018Northwestern Mutual Dedicated to Driving Hispanic Advancement Nationwide
Company to sponsor annual National Hispanic Corporate Council Summit hosted in Milwaukee
May 8th, 2018First-of-Its-Kind Art Exhibit Highlights the Power of Giving, Set to Open in The Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons
Northwestern Mutual Foundation commemorates its 25th anniversary with local exhibit showcasing philanthropic impact
Dec 5th, 2017Northwestern Mutual Provides $225,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
Milwaukee residents awarded grants for local organizations during annual Days of Sharing program
Nov 21st, 2017New $10 Million Investment to Support Startups
Northwestern Mutual and Aurora Health Care Collaborate to Advance Technology & Innovation in Milwaukee
Oct 30th, 2017Northwestern Mutual Backs Milwaukee Neighborhoods With More Than $1 Million in Grants
Donations fund community programs that contribute to safe, healthy neighborhoods
Jul 11th, 2017Northwestern Mutual Furthers Its Commitment to Milwaukee with More Than $700,000 in Grants to Area Cultural Attractions
Grants will provide funding to nine local destinations
Apr 20th, 2017Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Continues to Exceed Hiring Commitments
Hours worked by those hired through RPP total 465,682, or 45 percent of the total hours worked on the project.
Dec 20th, 2016Northwestern Mutual celebrates the season of giving with $225,000 donation to Milwaukee-area nonprofits
Milwaukee residents awarded grants for local organizations during annual Days of Sharing program
Dec 1st, 2016Northwestern Mutual Enables Milwaukee-area Middle School Students to Become CyberGirlz
Company-sponsored program at UW-Whitewater engages middle school girls in the world of technology
Oct 6th, 2016Northwestern Mutual Joined by Two Dozen Milwaukee and Wisconsin-based Companies for Interior Work on Tower and Commons
Group includes more than a dozen small business enterprises to help company meet hiring commitment
Jun 15th, 2016Northwestern Mutual Selects General Contractor for Downtown Mixed-Use Development
The family-owned and operated C.D. Smith brings more than 80 years of experience in construction management and general contracting to the Northwestern Mutual project.
Mar 8th, 2016Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Wraps Up Successful 2015
Currently there are approximately 504 workers on the site daily, and that number will continue to increase as the Tower grows.
Dec 31st, 2015Northwestern Mutual to build 33-story residential, retail and parking tower
Increase investment in downtown Milwaukee
Oct 5th, 2015Northwestern Mutual exceeding hiring commitment for downtown building project
Report details involvement of small business enterprises and Milwaukee residents
Sep 14th, 2015Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Reaches Major Milestone
The first piece of glass curtain wall has gone up on the southwest corner of The Commons building.
Aug 12th, 2015Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons: Construction & Travel Update
Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 - 28, Mason Street will be closed to through-traffic from Van Buren to Cass Street
May 18th, 2015Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons: “The Big Pour” a Big Success
Construction crews worked around the clock Friday and Saturday, March 27-28.
Apr 21st, 2015Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Preparing for 27-Hour Concrete Foundation Pour
Mar. 27 and 28 around-the-clock pour features 10,000 cubic yards of concrete, 250 construction workers, 50 cement trucks, 1,000 trips
Mar 23rd, 2015Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons creates more jobs for city residents
We’re proud to partner with Benson Industries on this important phase of our project.
Mar 10th, 2015Northwestern Mutual joined by five dozen Milwaukee and Wisconsin-based companies for downtown development
Group includes more than three dozen small business enterprises to help company meet hiring promises
Jan 21st, 2015Northwestern Mutual moves forward on downtown Milwaukee growth
Northwestern Mutual announces mixed-use development west of downtown headquarters and new tower.
Dec 18th, 2014Northwestern Mutual BuildingMKE: We Believe in Milwaukee – Let’s Build!
Mariachi music, blue and gold streamers, and big bites of dirt helped kick off the groundbreaking for the future Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Tuesday morning.
Aug 28th, 2014Northwestern Mutual Proposes to Purchase, Enhance O’Donnell Park
Investment to improve parking structure, provide significant benefits to Milwaukee County
Jul 10th, 2014Northwestern Mutual Hires General Contractor for Signature Development on Milwaukee’s Lakefront
Project committed to providing opportunities to local residents, small businesses
Apr 16th, 2014Northwestern Mutual Narrows Contractor Candidates
Local, small businesses encouraged to seek subcontracting opportunities
Mar 3rd, 2014Master Class Provides Architectural and Engineering Students In-Depth Look at Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons
NM has teamed up with the design architect and development manager for the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons to conduct a Master Class series that engages local architecture, interior design, engineering and real estate students in elements of the company’s downtown Milwaukee expansion.
Feb 11th, 2014Northwestern Mutual Selects Contractor to Deconstruct East Office Building
Northwestern Mutual today announced it has selected Veit, a specialty contracting and waste management firm with an office in the Milwaukee area, to serve as project manager for the deconstruction of the company’s east office building in downtown Milwaukee.
Nov 21st, 2013Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Unveiled
Signature structure, public spaces reflect growth of the company and confidence in the city
Sep 25th, 2013Northwestern Mutual Announces Design Team for Downtown Milwaukee Office Tower
Pickard Chilton selected as design architect for addition to Milwaukee skyline
Feb 8th, 2013Northwestern Mutual Announces Commitment to Downtown Milwaukee
Planned office tower means 2,800 downtown jobs
Dec 6th, 2012Northwestern Mutual to Announce Major Development in Downtown Milwaukee
Local elected officials, including Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, and business, community and civic leaders will join Northwestern Mutual Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Schlifske as he announces plans to expand the company’s downtown Milwaukee headquarters with a proposed high-rise tower to replace Northwestern Mutual’s east building.
Dec 5th, 2012