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MILWAUKEE, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual has been named one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" by IDG's Computerworld magazine, the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. This is the 8(th) consecutive year the company has been named in the top 100 - ranking #63 overall. Additionally, Northwestern Mutual ranks #21 among medium-sized companies (2,500 - 9,999 U.S. employees), and is the only company in the state of...

Fans may register to play on Northwestern Mutual's Facebook page for chance at $500 NCAA Shop Gift Card MILWAUKEE, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Northwestern Mutual will provide fans with another opportunity to join the excitement of college sports like never before - this time with the launch of its NCAA Men's College World Series bracket challenge for baseball. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130206/CG55426LOGO) "Baseball has always been America's favorite...

Winner heading to the 2014 NCAA Men's Final Four® in North Texas MILWAUKEE, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston, MA resident Jenn McDermott, 25, competed with more than 31,000 college basketball fans across the country to be crowned the champion of the 2013 Northwestern Mutual NCAA March Madness Bracket Challenge. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130206/CG55426LOGO) During the second year of the challenge, sports fans were asked to predict winning teams throughout the...

Fans can register on Northwestern Mutual's Facebook page for a chance at $500 NCAA Shop Gift Cards MILWAUKEE, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Northwestern Mutual is introducing fans of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship and the Women's College World Series(®) for softball to its popular NCAA bracket challenges. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130206/CG55426LOGO) "We are pleased to continue hosting bracket challenges across many of the NCAA's most...

Expect Miracles Foundation award underscores the success of inaugural effort supporting the fight against childhood cancer MILWAUKEE, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, an estimated 263,000 new cases of cancer affect children under the age of 20 worldwide. Approximately 91,250 children lose their life to the disease every year. Despite this, financial support for childhood cancer research is vastly underfunded. In response, last year Northwestern Mutual launched its...

MILWAUKEE, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to managing money, the large majority of Americans today are not looking for shortcuts or get-rich-quick strategies. According to Northwestern Mutual's 2013 Planning & Progress Study, three quarters of people prioritize long-term planning over short-term performance, and one-third say "slow and steady wins the race" best describes their approach to future financial goals. To view the multimedia assets associated with this...

Milwaukee Brewers stolen bases will help support the local fight against childhood cancer MILWAUKEE, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine your child has been diagnosed with a devastating illness. If the best possibility for treatment is hundreds of miles away and requires a significant amount of time to administer, where would you stay during that time? Given the doctors, tests and hospital visits, how would you minimize the effects of this lifestyle change to your family? (Logo:...

MILWAUKEE, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans are relying on technology to help with their personal finance needs, but most (60%) use it to simplify and automate financial tasks such as banking and bill payment, according to a recent survey conducted by Northwestern Mutual's financial literacy website, TheMint.org. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130206/CG55426LOGO) Among those using technology for daily finances, Millennials lead the way, with 62% using online...

Cleveland-Based Health Insurer Awards Multi-Year Grant to JumpStart Inc. CLEVELAND, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- An Oberlin startup receives FDA approval for a novel neurostimulation therapy to help ALS patients live longer without a mechanical ventilator. A Solon business producing energy efficient power outage systems receives national innovation recognition from Good Housekeeping. A Euclid cladding company takes top manufacturing honors in Wall Street Journal's Technology...

Annual program has helped return more than $100 million to local residents MILWAUKEE, March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As tax season approaches, residents in one Milwaukee neighborhood are lining up each week to receive complimentary guidance from expert community volunteers. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130206/CG55426LOGO) Northwestern Mutual employees are partnering with the Social Development Commission (SDC) as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)...