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      Northwestern Mutual

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      Northwestern Mutual reviews

      4.0

      70% would recommend to a friend

      (8,244 total reviews)

      Timothy J. Gerend

      94% approve of CEO

      73% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Culture & values

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      4.0

      Senior management

      4.0

      Career opportunities

      3.8

      Compensation and benefits

      Northwestern Mutual has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 8,244 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).

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Reviews by job title

      8K reviews
      5.0
      Jan 2, 2009

      The company that Jim Collins should have written about.

      Compliance director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Rock solid company with an outstanding reputation. Never having to appologize to customers because of the performance of the company itself, and for the most part, the field force that represents NML. Excellent products, delivering great policyholder value is another big plus. Highly competent leadership that has propelled the company to it's current stature. Fortune's most admired company top spot in the insurance industry for 25 years in a row (only company to hold the top spot for ALL years the survey has been done).

      Cons

      NML tends to be a very frugal company. There is often a hesitancy to spend money or to inovate.

      5.0
      Jan 2, 2009

      Northwestern Mutual provides a great place to work.

      Security officer/protective services
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I believe that Northwestern Mutual has proven it's record as a great place to work. The people I work with have always been supportive of my efforts, and work together as a true team. This is the first time in my work history that I can truly say I found a place of employment that has provided me a solid foundation. Northwestern Mutual has been truthful to employees in its promise to help its employees grow in their career expectations, and has provided a promising future.

      Cons

      The only downside with Northwestern Mutual has been my daily long commute to work . The increase in gas prices has been hard. The counter-balance of the work atmosphere and dependability of the job far outways any negative attributes which have arised in my career. If you give your best at Northwestern Mutual, the return you receive brings personal reward and satisfaction.

      5.0
      Dec 31, 2008

      Northwestern Mutual is a great place to launch and grow a career.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      It's a great company with great products and services. I believe in the company and its purpose and help people. There is a very supportive culture. The staff are genuinely supportive of each other. I also appreciate that the company gives back to the community it serves. That's important to me.

      Cons

      To be honest, I am very satisfied with my experience at Northwestern Mutual. It's a refreshing change from previous jobs I have held.

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