UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2004

THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

IN RESPECT OF NML VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT A

AND NML VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin	333-72913 and 2-89905-01	39-0509570
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

720 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN	53202
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (414) 271-1444

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated January 29, 2004

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 29, 2004, The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. This information is furnished under Item 12 of Form 8-K.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY IN RESPECT OF NML VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT A AND NML VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C
Dated: February 3, 2004	By:	/s/ Gary A. Poliner
		Gary A. Poliner
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated January 29, 2004