Full-Time
Underwriting Field Engagement Consultant
Posted on 8/21/2025
Northwestern Mutual
10,001+ employees
Mutual insurance and financial planning
Compensation Overview
$76.7k - $142.3k/yr
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Milwaukee, WI, USA + 1 more
More locations: Greendale, WI, USA
Remote
Open to Downtown, Franklin or Remote options.
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- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and related professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience with broad knowledge of the distribution system, Apply technologies, and/or Underwriting.
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport and acceptance at all levels within the home office and field.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, understanding, and resourcefulness.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Flexible decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to influence without authority.
- Assist the Assistant Director, Field Engagement in field engagement efforts by providing support at a more localized, one-on-one level, fostering strong relationships with network offices.
- Proactively identify underwriting issues and opportunities within regional offices and work closely with underwriting leadership by providing research and resolution options.
- Collaborate with regional team, field business partners, and internal management to develop proactive strategies for engaging with Network Offices, ensuring alignment and enhancing communication.
Northwestern Mutual provides financial planning, insurance, and investment services as a mutual company owned by policyholders. It offers life, disability, and long-term care insurance plus investment products and wealth management, with financial advisors crafting personalized plans for retirement, estate, and wealth goals. The company differentiates itself through policyholder ownership that aligns interests with clients and a focus on long-term advisory relationships beyond insurance. Its goal is to help clients achieve financial security and growth through a long-term financial partnership.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Founded
1856
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $400 billion retail investment assets fuel cross-selling of wealth management products.
- Nearly $2.5 billion monthly cash flow supports acquisitions into alternative investments.
- Scholarships and $3 million housing pledges boost brand loyalty among younger generations.
What critics are saying
- NAIC PBR 2.0 drains $3-5 billion surplus from $50 billion LTC book by June 2026.
- Quantum breaches crack symmetric encryption on $400 billion assets by 2028, sparking lawsuits.
- SEC Reg BI fines exceed $500 million against 8,000 advisors for annuity cross-selling in 2026.
What makes Northwestern Mutual unique
- Mutual structure delivers record $9.2 billion 2026 dividend payout to policyholders.
- 8,000 full-time advisors enable personalized financial planning for long-term client relationships.
- $2.5 trillion death benefits in force cement largest U.S. individual life insurer position.
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Company News
Northwestern Mutual has committed more than $3 million over three years to construct over 90 affordable homes in Milwaukee's Amani neighbourhood. The investment supports the company's goal of completing 500 affordable homes in Milwaukee by 2030. The funding is part of the City of Milwaukee's 2026 "Year of Housing" initiative and involves partnerships with Dominican Center, Amani United, Community Development Alliance, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity and other local organisations. In Amani, where over 64% of homes were built before 1940 and only 32% of residents own homes, the project aims to expand homeownership and economic advancement. Since 2020, Northwestern Mutual has provided more than $10 million in housing grants across Milwaukee, supporting new construction, repairs, counselling and food access.
Northwestern Mutual has been ranked sixth among the nation's independent broker-dealers by Financial Advisor magazine, maintaining its streak of top-10 placements for over a decade. The company's gross revenue reached nearly $3.5 billion at the end of 2025, up more than 15% year-over-year. Client assets under management now exceed $400 billion, whilst wealth sales increased more than 18% year-over-year, marking the third consecutive record high. The company's advisor network has grown to over 8,000 full-time advisors and 11,500 team members. In 2025, Northwestern Mutual added over 3,400 new financial representatives in a record recruiting year. The company, which has been operating for more than 165 years, manages more than $780 billion in total assets and serves over five million people.
Sabina Khoja, a financial advisor with over a decade of experience, has been appointed managing director at Northwestern Mutual, marking a significant milestone in an industry where women remain vastly underrepresented in leadership. Khoja began her career directly out of college, an exceptionally uncommon pathway among financial services leaders. The appointment follows ten years of consistent performance and practice growth, including recognition through a Forbes-ranked advisory practice. In her new role, Khoja will formally grow and lead a team of advisors, focusing on mentorship and expanding access to financial services in underserved markets whilst developing Northwestern Mutual's Atlanta district presence. Research shows women represent a small percentage of financial advisors, with fewer still remaining beyond ten years or reaching leadership positions.
Northwestern Mutual announced that 23 of its financial advisors were included in Barron's Top 1,500 list, representing a 35% increase from 2025. The prestigious, data-driven ranking evaluates advisors on assets, revenue, growth, client retention, experience and regulatory records. The company's field force has grown to more than 8,000 full-time advisors, the largest in its nearly 170-year history. In 2025, Northwestern Mutual recruited over 3,400 new financial representatives, marking its 14th consecutive year of growing veteran advisor numbers. Northwestern Mutual manages more than $780 billion in total assets and delivers financial security to over five million people through insurance, annuities and investment services. The company ranked 109 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list.
Northwestern Mutual has announced record 2025 financial results, with revenue exceeding $40 billion for the first time and operating gain surpassing $10 billion. The company's total surplus grew by over $2 billion to exceed $42 billion, driven by strong investment performance and business fundamentals. The Milwaukee-based financial services company declared a record dividend payout of $9.2 billion for 2026, marking a $2.4 billion increase over three years. Northwestern Mutual maintained its position as the largest direct provider of individual life insurance, with nearly $2.5 trillion in death benefits in force. Retail investment client assets reached an all-time high, eclipsing $400 billion. The company's network of financial advisors grew to a record 8,000 full-time advisors. Northwestern Mutual has earned elite financial strength ratings from all four major ratings agencies for 35 consecutive years.