Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.

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  Americans cite top reason for caution in spending

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  April 2, 2013

  Nearly 25 percent of respondents say they prefer to be more cautious but note they have “too much catching up to do.”

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  N.W. Mutual poll flags varying motivations for life purchases

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  September 19, 2012

  The motivations underpinning the purchase of life insurance and planning future financial security vary significantly by age and lifestyle, new research reveals.

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  Aetna, Pru Top Political Campaign Contributions in 2011

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  June 8, 2012

  SNL Financial reports that Aetna and Prudential outspent all other life and health insurers on political lobbying last year.

• Northwestern Mutual Posts Dividends and Surplus Gains in 2011

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  January 26, 2012

  Commenting on the results, Northwestern Mutual Chairman and Chief Executive John Schlifske described the company’s financial performance as “very good” in light of the “difficult economic environment.”

• Survey: Americans Prefer Long-Term Growth and Guarantees to Alternatives

  By Staff Writer  |  April 22, 2011

  Americans overwhelmingly prefer choices that deliver high-quality, long-term growth and guarantees to options that are cheaper and faster in the short term, but may be higher risk or deliver less return over the long term, according to a new poll.

• Study: 2 Out of 3 Flunk Finance Quiz

  By Staff Writer  |  November 12, 2010

  Most Americans have an inadequate understanding of financial products and concepts, according to a new study.

• Two Surveys Cite Growing Optimism Among Americans

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  April 8, 2010

  Two new studies point to growing optimism among Americans as the U.S. economy emerges from the worst recession in decades.