John Schlifske

See Inside Downtown’s Biggest Construction Project

Northwestern Mutual reaches one-year mark in tower overhaul.

Northwestern Mutual’s Unbuilding Changes Skyline

North Building being stripped to its core to create a second glassy skyscraper.

Northwestern Mutual CEO John Schlifske Announces Plans To Retire

Tim Gerend to succeed Schlifske as the company's next CEO, effective January 1, 2025

MMAC Shares Achievements, Addresses Challenges, Looks to the Future During 162nd All-Member Meeting

MMAC announces changes in leadership; board members address school funding; workplace equity numbers improve; mayor, county executive honored

Northwestern Mutual Makes ‘Skyline-Defining’ Bet On Downtown

Insurance company celebrates construction start on $500 million tower overhaul.

Northwestern Mutual’s Glassy Second Tower Is A Go

Council unanimously approves $30 million commitment to $500 million project.

Northwestern Mutual To Create Second Glassy Tower With $500 Million Investment

Company will completely overhaul existing building, create pedestrian street and relocate Franklin employees to Downtown.

Northwestern Mutual Providing $5 Million For Black-Owned Business Loans

Northwest Side Community Development Corporation and Legacy Redevelopment Corporation will make loans from new fund.

Northwestern Mutual Launching $100 Million Fund Targeting Black Communities

Dana Guthrie's Gateway Capital is one of the firms immediately benefitting.

Student Poverty Data Flawed

Poor measures of student poverty complicate charter school debate.

Northwestern Mutual Builds New Park on Summerfest Grounds

New park replaces the Children's Theater and Playzone.

Northwestern 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

Northwestern 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

Northwestern Mutual Recognizes Champions of Diversity & Inclusion with Inaugural Award

Northwestern Mutual Appoints Timothy H. Murphy and Andrew N. Nunemaker to Board of Trustees

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

Northwestern Mutual Announces New Senior Leadership Appointments

New Chief Investment Officer, Head of Private Securities, Head of Risk Products and Head of Underwriting roles named

Northwestern 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

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"

S&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

DCD Leader Rocky Marcoux Will Retire

Marcoux has held position for 16 years, survived contentious reappointment battles.

AM Best, Fitch Ratings Affirm Northwestern Mutual’s Highest Possible Financial Strength Rating

Ratings Agencies Highlight Balance Sheet, Business Profile and Financial Advisors

Barrett, Moore to Lead Growing DNC Team

19 honorary chairs round out Milwaukee 2020 leadership.

Why Did Democrats Choose Milwaukee?

Choosing this city for 2020 convention is about winning and signaling Democratic values.

Northwestern Mutual Becomes Title Partner of Club Lounges in Fiserv Forum

Northwestern Mutual to host its annual meeting for five years at Fiserv Foru

Foxconn Partners Are Big Walker Donors

Aurora, Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls help create Foxconn venture fund while donating to governor.

Another Win for M7 Partnerships

$40 Million from Northwestern Mutual for Data Sciences at MU and UWM will have big impact.

Foxconn HQ In Downtown Milwaukee

Company building Racine area plant coming here to attract talent, grow new business line.

NM Tower Hired 800 City Residents

Tower project also gives $127 million in contracts to disadvantaged small businesses.

Northwestern Mutual Plans Unique Show

Art exhibit features artists with state ties and celebrates impact of local non-profits.

First-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

Inside Northwestern Mutual Tower

The state's biggest office building is a stunner, as our story and photos reveal.

34% of Walker Donations From Outside State

Analysis of his 2017 fundraising shows 31 people gave $20,000 each.

Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting Draws 10,000 to Milwaukee Venues

Annual event for Milwaukee-based financial security company to pump about $12.9 million into local economy

St. Ann Center’s Sr. Edna Lonergan to Receive Donald Driver Award

Donald Driver will present the award at the March 25 black-tie event at Milwaukee's historic Pfister Hotel.

Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting Draws 10,000 to Milwaukee Venues

Annual event for Milwaukee-based financial security company to pump about $12.9 million into local economy

MAM Offers To Buy O’Donnell Park, War Memorial

County taxpayers will save at least $9 million in non-cash transaction.

Northwestern Mutual Updates Tower Design

Apartment tower gets an additional floor and other changes.

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $500

$5 Million Committed to Milwaukee Succeeds

Funding collaborative committed to continuing positive improvements outlined in 2015 Milestone Report

ManpowerGroup’s CEO Prising joins Kohl’s board

Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting Draws 10,000 to Milwaukee Venues

Annual event for Milwaukee-based financial security company to pump about $12.9 million into local economy

After Bartolotta anecdote, Northwestern Mutual denies moving agents convention from Milwaukee

Milwaukee Succeeds Names Danae Davis New Executive Director

Dynamic Nonprofit Executive Takes Lead Role in Community Partnership

Is O’Donnell Purchase a Sweetheart Deal?

Northwestern Mutual won’t sign full deed restriction for county deal, leaving it free to develop a high-rise development on lakefront land.

Milwaukee’s Biggest Building Breaks Ground

"A beautiful day in Milwaukee" and for assembled power brokers as Northwestern Mutual's new skyscraper gets underway.

Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting Draws 10,000 TO Milwaukee Venues

Annual event for Milwaukee-based financial security company to pump about $12.9 million into local economy

Gregory Oberland named president at Northwestern Mutual

Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address

Milwaukee February 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery

More Northwestern Mutual Skyscraper Renderings

Northwestern Mutual's new office tower isn't just a skyscraper.

First Look at NML’s New Skyscraper

The stunning, curved glass design for the 32-floor tower is by Pickard Chilton of New Haven, Connecticut.

Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Unveiled

Signature structure, public spaces reflect growth of the company and confidence in the city

Mayor Barrett’s 2013 State of the City Address

Monday, February 25, 2013, Pritzlaff Building

Quiet Company Could Build City’s Tallest Building

An examination of the who, what, where, and when of the new Northwestern Mutual office tower.

Northwestern Mutual Announces Commitment to Downtown Milwaukee

Planned office tower means 2,800 downtown jobs

Northwestern 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.