Northwestern Mutual has diversified its annuity products through affiliations with quality subsidiaries and sub-advisers, giving you an opportunity to engage the skills of a select team of professionals with extensive experience and expertise in money management.

The Variable Income Plan brings together complimentary fund choices and investment approaches that can help you diversify your assets and achieve your goals. Those choices include:

• Fixed, Bond, Equity, International, Emerging Market, and Real Estate Funds
• Hybrid and Specialty Funds
• Active and Passive (Index) Management
• Value, Growth, and Blend Styles
• Small, Medium, and Large Capitalization

Our solid investment options are offered through:

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The investment return and principal value of a fund will fluctuate so that the accumulation value at maturity or surrender can be more or less than the original amount.

Similar to the Select Variable Annuity, we offer you a choice in contract design. Northwestern Mutual recognizes the value you place on investing for retirement on your terms. The Variable Income Plan is available for purchase in a front load or back load design.

When you're ready to begin receiving income from your variable annuity, you have several options to choose from to help meet your income needs. Your Northwestern Mutual financial representative can review your options.

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Any annuity income plan is only as good as the insurer that issues it. Payments under an annuity income plan are solely backed by the issuer, making the issuer's financial strength an important consideration. With the Variable Income Plan, you'll gain the financial strength and stability of Northwestern Mutual, one of the most respected insurance companies in operation today. Founded in 1857, Northwestern Mutual has been given the best possible insurance financial strength ratings by the four major, third-party rating agencies.

Third-party ratings are a measure of a company's relative financial strength and security, but are no reflection on the performance of the variable funds. The performance of variable funds is not guaranteed and can fluctuate so that the value of your contract can be more or less than your original investment.