Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company, LLC
Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company, LLC is a subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm operates as part of an integrated financial services provider specializing in investment management and advisory services alongside its core insurance offerings. Founded to manage the general account and asset portfolios of Northwestern Mutual, the company draws upon a large parent organization with approximately 6,700 employees across the enterprise. NMIMC focuses on serving the investment needs of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and affiliated entities, utilizing a tailored combination of in-house expertise and strategic partnerships.
Investment Strategy
Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company manages investment portfolios that back insurance liabilities and support long-term stability for policyholders. The investment strategy emphasizes a diversified asset allocation across fixed income, equities, private placements, and alternative investments. The firm combines active management with disciplined risk controls, focusing on achieving attractive risk-adjusted returns, capital preservation, and cash flow stability to meet policyholder obligations over multi-decade horizons. The approach leans on deep in-house research as well as relationships with external managers for specialized asset classes.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (870)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
E EFA | ISHARES TR | 18.71% | $1.22B | 13,602,341 | $79.99 | $89.39 | +$68.6M |
I IVV | ISHARES TR | 14.93% | $970.1M | 1,562,400 | $548.77 | $620.90 | +$47.6M |
I IJR | ISHARES TR | 10.15% | $659.7M | 6,036,215 | $106.96 | $109.29 | -$11.2M |
I IJH | ISHARES TR | 9.83% | $639.1M | 10,305,199 | $58.97 | $62.02 | +$48.8M |
V VOO | VANGUARD INDEX FDS | 6.58% | $427.3M | 752,231 | $484.15 | $568.03 | -$511.5K |