DID YOU KNOW
Northwestern Mutual Advantage The company's tradition of "doing the right thing" has been honored and nurtured by successive generations within Northwestern Mutual and recognized in the industry and media. "America's Most Admired" — According to the March 19, 2007, FORTUNE magazine survey, Northwestern Mutual was named "America's Most Admired” life insurance company for 24 years and joined the "America's Most Admired" Hall of Fame in 2005. Top 10 Internship — A top 10 program for the twelfth straight year. Selling Power’s 50 Best Companies to Sell For — Northwestern Mutual was ranked as the "Best Service Company to Sell For" by Selling Power Magazine (November/December 2007). "Global All-Stars" List — For the seventh time, Northwestern Mutual was named the "World's Most Admired" life/health insurance company in a FORTUNE magazine survey (March 2005). Top 100 Employers — Ranked 22nd in The Black Collegian's "Top 100 Employer and The Majors in Demand" for the Class of 2005. Highest Available Ratings — Northwestern Mutual has always received the best possible insurance financial strength ratings from the four major rating services: Standard & Poor's (AAA), Fitch Ratings (AAA), A. M. Best (A++) and Moody's (Aaa), 2006. Largest Direct Provider of Life Insurance — According to statistics compiled from A.M. Best data, Northwestern Mutual is the leading direct provider of individual life insurance. National Underwriter, August 2005. 2006 Dividend*— Northwestern Mutual's overall dividend payout to policyowners for 2006 is expected to be $4.27 billion, an increase of $360 million, the largest single increase in company history. *The policy dividend is reviewed annually by the Company's Board of Trustees. Dividends are not guaranteed beyond 2006 and are subject to change. Community Support — The Northwestern Mutual Foundation supports nearly 1,500 schools and nonprofit organizations each year. Last year, the Foundation contributed nearly $13 million ($12,534,005) in national and Milwaukee-area grants. |
