What Northwestern Mutual’s purpose-driven impact means for you.
At Northwestern Mutual, putting people first isn’t just something we talk about – it’s how we operate, grow and create impact for our clients, our communities and our people.
Our 2024 Sustainability and Impact Report provides a transparent view of five key areas where we’re committed to making a difference. Check out the quick highlights below to get a glimpse into what it means to build your career at a company that shares your values:
We’re focused on creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to do their best work. Our success as a company depends on us fostering a vibrant and inclusive environment where everyone can contribute, grow, and thrive. And we’re proud to have been named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes magazine in 2024.
We’re committed to operating responsibly – and that includes being good stewards of the environment. Across our campuses, we’ve prioritized energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable design. Today, more than 50% of our waste is diverted from landfills, and over 40% of office space is LEED Gold Certified – just a couple of the ways we’re committed to helping reduce our impact on the planet.
Through the Northwestern Mutual Foundation we invest in programs and partnerships that create lasting, meaningful change, including:
Partnering with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation – an innovative leader in advancing underfunded childhood cancer research. Our support helps to accelerate the search for better treatments and cures for childhood cancer while supporting families during treatment and survivors living with long-term effects.
Ongoing support for education, neighborhood revitalization and cultural vitality that has made our hometown of Milwaukee a healthier, more vibrant community. In 2024 alone, we supported over 20,000 local students, deepening our long-standing commitment to Milwaukee communities.
As a business, we’re all about helping people protect what they’ve worked hard for – and build wealth that lasts. Every day, our financial advisors and teams work to expand financial access for Americans across the country, including those in underserved communities. All with the ultimate goal of helping more people achieve financial security.
Operating with integrity is foundational to who we are at NM. With nearly 170 years of history, we’ve built a reputation for strength, transparency, and doing right by our clients. We’ve earned the highest available financial strength ratings for a U.S. life insurer from all four major credit agencies for 34 consecutive years¹ and maintain one of the highest policyowner persistency rates in our industry (97%)² – a testament to the trust we work hard to earn and keep.
Want to be part of a company where values drive action? You’ll find it here. Explore our open roles and apply today.
¹Northwestern Mutual continues to have the highest financial strength ratings awarded to any U.S. life insurer by all four of the major rating agencies: A.M. Best Company, A++ (highest), October 2024; Fitch Ratings, AAA (highest), January 2025; Moody’s Investors Service, Aa1 (second highest), May 2025; S&P Global Ratings, AA+ (second highest), April 2024. Third-party ratings are subject to change and are a measure of the company’s relative financial strength and security but are not a reflection of the performance or stability of funds invested in a company’s separate accounts. Ratings are for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company.
²Loyalty is based on Northwestern Mutual client data as of December 31, 2024.
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