"The ratings on Northwestern reflect our view that it has an extremely strong business profile, which is dominated by participating whole life insurance and is supported by its highly productive exclusive distribution system."
Standard & Poor's, 6/2009
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"These advantages allow the company to consistently provide policyowners with dividend rates that are among the industry's highest, further contributing to the company's excellent persistency and leadership position in the individual life insurance market."
A.M. Best, 6/2009
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"The company's mutual status and policyowner dividend enhances the company's ability to maintain a strong capital position and execute on its long-term investment and financial strategy."
Fitch Ratings, 6/2009
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"Northwestern Mutual has performed well in a very difficult economic environment. The company benefits from excellent financial flexibility as it has no outstanding debt, has maintained a relatively conservative investment portfolio, has a strong liquidity profile, and its liability risk profile is conservative. These advantages have enabled the company to avoid financial stress during a period when many other life insurers have experienced considerably greater strains."
Moody's Investor Service, 6/2009
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