MiB: John Schlifske, Northwestern Mutual CEO
By Alexdemarco in Business
Updated 3 years ago
This week, we speak with John E. Schlifske CEO of Northwestern Mutual. The 160-year old firm underwrites over $2 trillion in life insurance, and has about $300 billion in client assets; they are ranked #102 on the Fortune 500. Schlifske joined Northwestern Mutual in 1987 as an investment specialist, and climbed through the ranks, becoming CEO 11 years ago. The firm announced a record $6.2 billion dividend in 2021.
