Northwestern Mutual reviews

4.0

72% would recommend to a friend

(8,245 total reviews)

Timothy J. Gerend

95% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Northwestern Mutual has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 8,245 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
Feb 16, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The vision and passion that everyone has in them, added with the great respect management has for all who work within the team. It is a team environment, but with the autonomy of becoming whatever level of greatness you would like to be. There is no ceiling, but there is an incredible foundation! Seeing the impact that each of the representatives has with their clients, knowing that each was trained with vision that it is about the quality of the relationships with our clients, not the quantity. Opportunity is a word I hear a lot with the reps, and each has thier own definition of what it means to them, and Northwestern Mutual has provided them with the path to seize it.

Cons

You must have your own drive - that is something that can not be taught. It is effort+perisistency+passion = rewards

3.0
Feb 12, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work here if you enjoy autonomy and the ability to make your own schedule. You can meet with your clients and build your business as you see fit. Also, your income potential in the life insurance field is virtually unlimited. Northwestern mutual provides good training and they are highly respected in the field.. one of the few mutual (non-stock) companies out there. This could also potentially be a good career for career changers who know a lot of people

Cons

You are basically a glorified salesman. For some (who know a lot of people and can sell pretty easily) this can be a plus. But this is still an incredibly tough business... especially the state of the economy nowadays.

4.0
Feb 11, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The comprehensive benefit package makes working here very attractive. The low-priced breakfast and free lunch is very convenient. Other amenities include an on-site credit union, sundries shop, and several gourmet coffee options.

Cons

Sometimes middle managers lack effective management skills. Promotions don't often make logical sense. It doesn't appear that the most qualified employees are offered the opportunities. Brown-nosers seem to do very well here. Other minor downside is lack of parking, although this is more of a municipal issue and not a company issue. It takes 10+ years to qualify for convenient downtown parking options, which is a very long time.

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