Northwestern Mutual reviews

4.0

70% would recommend to a friend

(8,225 total reviews)

Timothy J. Gerend

94% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Northwestern Mutual has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 8,225 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Northwestern Mutual employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.8 stars).

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8K reviews
5.0
May 15, 2026
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Pros

Working as a full-time recruiter at Northwestern Mutual - The South Florida Group in Aventura has been an incredibly rewarding experience. From day one, I felt welcomed into a supportive and motivating environment where leadership genuinely cares about employee growth and success. The culture here is one of the biggest highlights, collaborative, positive, and driven by people who truly want to help each other succeed. The leaders are approachable, encouraging, and always willing to provide guidance and mentorship. It’s refreshing to work for a company that invests so much into professional development and recognizes hard work.

Cons

Honestly, I have not experienced any major cons during my time here. The environment has been extremely positive, and the company consistently works to support both personal and professional growth.

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