On average, employees at Northwestern Mutual give their company a 4.0 rating out of 5.0 - which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Northwestern Mutual employees are Financial Advisors submitting an average rating of 4.5 and Financial Representatives with a rating of 4.3.
"The compensation at Northwestern Mutual was commission-based, which meant that my earnings depended on the number of sales I made. While the earning potential was high, the job required a lot of effort and time to build a client base and make sales."
"Good company to work with. They really care about you but it's tough at the beginning. If you aren't sold on permanent insurance, it's not for you."
"I began my employment tenure at Northwestern Mutual June 2019. I am fortunate to be a part of a large organization and great culture. I learned a-lot of valuable skills that are applicable in other industries as well."
"I worked at Northwestern Mutual as a Campus Recruiter for nearly a year. Being in the financial services, this company really empowers diverse individuals such as women and BIPOC. The CEO and all leadership truly cares about their employees and will always be there to support them."
"I've worked at Northwestern Mutual for a year now and have been employed in two different positions. They give you everything you need to succeed at your position and that is hard to come across."
"Northwestern Mutual is a great place to work. They equip you with the proper tools that you need to get the job done. The only factor that contributes to how well that you do in this job and this industry is your ability to work hard and get the job done. If this sounds like you then you might be the perfect candidate."
"Northwestern Mutual - Dallas has a wonderfully supportive culture, an award winning training program and there's unlimited income potential. If you have an interest in finance, helping your community and building something from the ground up, then I would highly recommend exploring this opportunity."
"I have been with Northwestern Mutual for a little over a year now. The culture of the team that I work with has been the most enjoyable aspect. Although we were working remotely for the first 6 months of my employment, the team was so accommodating and willing to assist me to help me feel comfortable with them."
"The training and support at Northwestern Mutual helps their representatives to grow their business. However, you must be financially prepared to not make as much money in your first year. It is a stressful business that you have to keep afloat and achieve in."
"I have only worked for NM for four months as a financial rep. They provide great training and assist new reps in several ways. It can be difficult to hit the ground running and takes a determined mindset to succeed. If you follow the advice and training they give you can become successful."
"I have worked here for the last year. I enjoy the company however they have a lack of training and resources available to help you."
"I landed an internship with Northwestern Mutual in May 2020. I felt like there was a lot of room for growth and improvement during the first three months of this position. I learned a lot of great skills revolving around financial planning and sales. However, due to Covid-19, my growth became stagnant since we are not in the office. The number of resources available is few and far between, and the more experienced advisors are busy with their own work."
"If you are wanting to get into the sales world and want incredible guidance on how to do it then this is the job for you!"
"Northwestern Mutual is the leading firm in its industry. The firm believes in their products and believe that our financial advisors are bringing values to the client's financial security. Northwestern Mutual is a great company to work for, with its thriving morale and friendly competition to drive productivity. If you are searching to work in a fast-paced environment and professional growth, Northwestern Mutual is the place to begin."
"Great Company to work for and are willing to help each individual the ability to grow and understand the business model. I recommend this job for young and middle age career goal minded people. The people are making an impact at all levels with the customer and co-workers."
Northwestern Mutual has an overall rating of 4.0 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 97 Northwestern Mutual Review Ratings left anonymously by Northwestern Mutual employees, which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 93% of employees would recommend working at Northwestern Mutual.
Northwestern Mutual employees earn $42,000 annually on average, or $20 per hour, which is 36% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 62 Northwestern Mutual employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Northwestern Mutual Salaries by Job Title.
93% of employees would recommend working at Northwestern Mutual with the overall rating of 4.0 out of 5. Employees also rated Northwestern Mutual 3.9 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.6 for Rewards You Receive, 3.6 for Growth Opportunities and 4.0 for support you get.
According to our data, the highest paying job at Northwestern Mutual is a Managing Director at $226,000 annually. Browse Northwestern Mutual Salaries by Job Profile.
According to our data, the lowest paying job at Northwestern Mutual is a Operations Assistant at $12,000 annually. Browse Northwestern Mutual Salaries by Job Profile.
According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Northwestern Mutual to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.
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