Safeguarding the Interests of Policyowners for 150 Years

For a mutual company, good corporate governance means that the interests of policyowners are paramount and that the company is operated in such a way that it remains financially strong and able to pay the benefits promised to policyowners. The company's Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing corporate performance that promotes the interests of policyowners. At Northwestern Mutual, we are fortunate to have an active, engaged board.

How does the board accomplish the job? Here are answers to questions that our policyowners frequently ask: Frequently Asked Questions.

Listening to Policyowners
One of the unique ways we demonstrate our commitment to protect our clients is through our Policyowners' Examining Committee. Unique in corporate America, this independent group has free rein to evaluate firsthand everything the company does, and it informs other policyowners of its findings in the Annual Report.