Our commitment to financial strength
Trust starts with financial strength
We're among the strongest.
More people are putting their trust in Northwestern Mutual—which is the ultimate measure of success. Exceptional financial strength means you can count on us to be here when you need us. In 2023, the company thrived despite the year's continuing uncertainty and challenges, generating record operating gain and surplus while maintaining the highest available financial strength ratings awarded to any U.S. life insurer by all of the four major rating agencies.
See our 2023 Annual Report
Automatic protection
Trust is the foundation of all successful financial relationships. You need the confidence that we know what we're doing, will honor our commitments, and that you—our client—are our highest priority. To do these things all of the time—free from the pressure to cut corners or from being distracted by financial pressures—means having the resources that only come with financial strength.
Our investment accounts come with automatic protection.
While Northwestern Mutual is one of the strongest companies in America, we also have automatic protection in place for our investments. That's because Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) is a member of Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). SIPC protects NMIS accounts up to $500,000 (including $250,000 for claims for cash) in the event that a firm fails.
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We're established.
In 2025, Northwestern Mutual was once again named one of the World's Most Admired Companies® in our industry according to FORTUNE®'s annual survey. Additionally, securing the #110 spot on the FORTUNE 500® list in 2024 affirms that Northwestern Mutual is among America's premier financial service companies and a beacon of financial strength and stability.
Financial strength1
A++ A.M. Best Company rating
HighestA.M. Best CompanyOctober 2024
Ratings Analysis Report
AAA Fitch Ratings rating
HighestFitch RatingsJanuary 2025
Ratings Analysis Report
Aaa Moody's Investors Service rating
HighestMoody's RatingsAugust 2024
Ratings Analysis Report
AA+ Moody's Investors Service rating
Highest AvailableS&P Global Ratings2April 2024
Ratings Analysis Report
Our Results
Annual Statements
2024 Annual Statements
Statutory Quarterly Statements for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
2024 Quarterly Statements
Statutory Quarterly Statements for Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company
2024 Quarterly Statements
Backing our strength—Northwestern Mutual's investment portfolio
Total invested assets
Bar chart showing total invested assets and the 5.2 percent compound annual growth rate over the last ten years.
Values
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 196.9 billion dollars | 205.4 billion dollars | 215.5 billion dollars | 227.4 billion dollars | 236.6 billion dollars | 250.3 billion dollars | 264.3 billion dollars | 286.5 billion dollars | 299 billion dollars | 309.7 billion dollars |
Northwestern Mutual invests the majority of its assets through the General Account, the company's $310+ billion portfolio. The portfolio has grown consistently year after year. By buying life insurance, disability insurance and deferred annuities, clients immediately gain the opportunity to share in the company's favorable results.
Total invested assets
Bar chart showing total invested assets and the 5.2 percent compound annual growth rate over the last ten years.
Values
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 196.9 billion dollars | 205.4 billion dollars | 215.5 billion dollars | 227.4 billion dollars | 236.6 billion dollars | 250.3 billion dollars | 264.3 billion dollars | 286.5 billion dollars | 299 billion dollars | 309.7 billion dollars |
Detailed listing of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company's investment holdings
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We put clients first.
"We succeed when you succeed." For more than 160 years, we've been an industry leader by holding true to this simple principle. By managing our business effectively and acting in the best Long-Term interest of our clients, we're able to offer excellent product value and service for a lifetime of financial security.