Glassdoor Names Northwestern Mutual CEO Among America’s Best

Glassdoor ranked Northwestern Mutual CEO Tim Gerend No.7 on its 2026 Best CEOs List.

Written by Ashley Bowden
Published on Aug. 13, 2026
Tim Gerend, Northwestern Mutual chairman, president and CEO.
Tim Gerend, Northwestern Mutual chairman, president and CEO. | Photo: Northwestern Mutual
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Northwestern Mutual, an insurance provider headquartered in Milwaukee, recently announced that its chief executive officer, Tim Gerend, was named one of the highest-rated CEOs in America by Glassdoor. The workplace and employer ratings platform ranked Gerend No. 7 on the list, based on anonymous feedback shared on Glassdoor’s platform. 

“This is truly a team award. It’s a reflection of the extraordinary commitment of Northwestern Mutual’s employees, financial advisors and leaders whose shared sense of purpose and dedication continue to drive our success,” Gerend said in a statement. “Generations of these talented professionals have helped make our company what it is today — one of the most trusted names in financial services. I’m honored to represent that proud legacy and the people carrying it forward so that we can help even more Americans achieve financial security in the years to come.”

Alongside its insurance offerings, Northwestern Mutual provides financial services with the goal of delivering financial security to millions of people. Its offerings span life insurance, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities and brokerage and advisory services.

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