Northwestern Mutual insurance
- life
Last verified 2026-10-01
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Overview
- Founded
- 1857Source:U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR)verified 2026-10-01
- Headquarters
- Milwaukee, WISource:Northwestern Mutualverified 2026-09-30
Products
- Insurance products
- life
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Where it is available
- States licensed
- the District of Columbia and all states of the United StatesSource:U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR)verified 2026-10-01
Coverage
- Coverage types
- term life
- whole life
- universal life
- variable universal life
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Getting a quote
- How to get a quote
- through a financial advisor
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Claims
- How to file a claim
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Customer service
- Customer service channels
- phone
- online account
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Limitations
- Notable limitations
- Not all products and services are available in all states
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Financial strength
- Financial strength ratings
- Fitch Ratings: AAA (6/26)
- A.M. Best Company: A++ (11/25)
- Moody's Ratings: Aa1 (8/26)
- S&P Global Ratings: AA+ (5/26)
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Sources behind this page
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR)Tier 1 · Government and regulators
Northwestern Mutual Variable Life Account II, Form N-6/A (Survivorship Variable Universal Life Plus prospectus), filed 2025-05-14Retrieved 2026-10-01