The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc.
Overview
Keep an eye on the quiet ones. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, touting itself as "The Quiet Company," is one of the largest US life insurers, with more than $1 trillion in individual policies in force. Its network of more than 6,000 representatives sell life, disability, long-term care, and employee benefits products (health, dental, 401(k) plans). It also offers retirement products, including annuities and mutual funds, to a clientele of small businesses and prosperous individuals. Its institutional asset manager Russell Investments is known for the Russell 2000 stock index. Northwestern Mutual also offers brokerage and trust services through its investment services and wealth management subsidiaries.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc.
| Company Type | Private - Mutual Company |
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| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £14,937.7 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 8.2% |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £488.7 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 135.5% |
| 2010 Employees | 8,500 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 70.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc.
| Chairman and CEO | John E. Schlifske (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, Chief Risk Officer, and Trustee | Gary A. (Skip) Poliner |
| EVP Enterprise Operations and Technology | Jean M. Maier |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc.
There are 22 competitors for Northwestern Mutual; see more.Significant Developments
View company events at The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc. such as IPOs, bankruptcies, or executive changes
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Industry Information from Hoover's UK
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Insurance
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Insurance Carriers
- Life Insurance(primary)
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Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc.
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc. ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #112 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011)
- #112 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

