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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-22-139823
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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT
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		IRS NUMBER:				390509570
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			WI
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		STREET 1:		720 E WISCONSIN AVE
		CITY:			MILWAUKEE
		STATE:			WI
		ZIP:			53202
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4146652508

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		STREET 1:		720 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE
		CITY:			MILWAUKEE
		STATE:			WI
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