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      Corrupt, Lying Company - Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

      1.0
      Jun 25, 2019
      Financial representative
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      For those who do not mind burning bridges with all of their friends/family, you can make a decent salary.

      Cons

      You are an insurance salesman in this career, and nothing more. Being called a "financial representative" is a lie to mask the fact that these FR's (insurance salesmen) just want to sell unnecessarily high premiums to anybody. I was lured into this career out of college because I was promised stipends, bonuses, mentorship, and wealth management opportunities. DO NOT BE FOOLED BECAUSE NONE OF THIS WILL HAPPEN. Talk to friends and family, and the vast majority of them will have negative opinions (and rightly so) of this company. You will receive two weeks of sales training (virtually no training on product) and that is it. It is ridiculous to think people are expected to sell something to those they are supposed to care about with zero product training. Anyone thinking about doing this, just know it is a pyramid scheme. There were only two FR's out of dozens in my office that I actually respected. The rest of them have no friends because nobody likes somebody that just tries to sell insurance 24/7.

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      5.0
      Jul 6, 2026
      Technical business analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work Life Balance, Benefits, Diversity in NY office

      Cons

      Long term strategy, priority, unclear.

      5.0
      Jun 17, 2026
      Recruiting intern
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      This internship has allowed me to get real world experience from the very beginning. I've learned how to use LinkedIn Recruiter, make scheduling and screening phone calls, and gotten to shadow the Director of Recruitment during interviews. Compared to other internships that I applied for, Northwestern Mutual has allowed me to have far more exposure to what a real career in recruiting could look like. The office has a great energy and culture, and I am able to participate in fun team events, like going to the Cardinals baseball game. As for career growth, I really admire the emphasis that Northwestern Mutual places on growth and development. Through my time spent around this company, I've been personally and professionally challenged to grow. I've been given books to read, attended leadership meetings, and been given the opportunity to dive deep into my strengths. The management here has encouraged me to explore and shadow different roles to help me make an informed decision about what kind of careers I want to pursue after graduation. Overall, I can't recommend this company enough! They are truly focused on serving their clients well, and developing employees to reach their full potential.

      Cons

      None, I've had a great experience! This is an environment of growth, so it can require moments of being challenged and stretched to do things outside your comfort zone. I could see some people being uncomfortable with growth, so it's not the environment for everyone! But if you are willing to lean in, it will make such an impact on your life.

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