Northwestern Mutual reviews

4.0

70% would recommend to a friend

(8,243 total reviews)

Timothy J. Gerend

94% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Northwestern Mutual has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 8,243 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Northwestern Mutual employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.8 stars).

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8K reviews
2.0
Feb 6, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The best training, marketing and insurance product there is.

Cons

No margin for failure. I was terminated after only eight months due to "low" production. The opportunity for joint work with senior agents is negligible, they are often not available. I was told that a few years ago I would still be employed but due to new and higher earnings goals set by the group I was employed with, my production was too low for them to keep me on. I never really had a chance to build a client base and quite frankly not many people can do that in 3-6 months. What they don't tell you is that they hire and train a new group every few months and begin weeding them out in the manner I discribed. I seems to be about gaining new clients and overides rather that building a career. You'd better be able to do both in 3-6 months and God help you if you have a dry spell.

5.0
Jan 30, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You are the master of your destiny. No will tell you what to do or how to do it. Your income potential is unlimited and there are many bonuses for new reps. Safest financial institution in the entire country, you will never get laid off, and they are always growing! Best products available!

Cons

strictly commission, there is no salary. You have to pay for everything: all expenses, benefits, rent (after a while), secretary, etc.. It's tough for young guys, don't work here if you are worried about paying bills unless you have money saved. There is a ramp up period before you will start to make a respectable income.

5.0
Jan 20, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company is the highest rated insurance company in the industry there. It is extremely well respected in the financial sector. The caleber of employees are exceptional. The company is very transparent in its operations - annually they have a committee of policy holders come and give feedback on the companies financials and service.

Cons

The corporate office is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin so if you do not like to see all four seasons (especially) the winter it would be tough to relocate there. However, if you have the enterprenuerial spirit then you can enter the field force and work anywhere in the U.S.

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