I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual in Aug 2013
Interview
I initially sent in my application after hearing about the internship through my school. I got a call a couple weeks later (the recruiter was on vacation). The first interview was a 1:1 interview and consisted of her asking me basic questions. She asked about my hobbies and what kind of person I was. The second interview was with the Director of Interns and he also asked basic questions. The third interview was a presentation where I had to answer four questions. You have to tell them how you'll benefit the program and how the program will benefit you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you were going to start your own company who are the first people you would hire?
I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Hartford, CT)
Interview
Was told about the program and how I would need to get certified to sell life insurance in order to participate in the program. The interviewer was laid back and relaxed. It was a group interview.
I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (San Jose, CA)
Interview
Three rounds with calls with the head of hiring and with the head of the department, all behavioral questions were asked at each round to get to know you and your network
I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Washington, DC)
Interview
Very basic and straightforward behavioral questions, nothing technical. Have a good idea of what you would be doing and why you want to work there so that you can speak to your skillset and how it aligns with the job description.