THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
PROSPECTUS DATED MAY 1, 2023
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT II
VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE
PLUS—NY
This Supplement updates certain information in the most recent prospectus for the above-referenced variable life
policy and any supplements to the prospectus (together the “Prospectus”). You should read this Supplement in conjunction with your Prospectus and retain it for
future reference. Unless otherwise indicated, all other information included in the Prospectus remains unchanged. The terms and section headings we use in this Supplement have the same meaning as in the Prospectus. We will send you another copy of any
prospectus or supplements without charge upon request.
The changes described below are effective immediately.
On the Front Cover under “You may cancel your Policy within 10 days of receiving it without
paying fees or penalties.”, the second sentence is replaced in its entirety with
the sentence below:
“Upon cancellation you will receive
the greater of the full amount of your Premium Payment(s) or the Policy’s Contract Fund Value.”
Under “Right to Return Policy” in the “Information About the Policy” section, the second sentence is removed in its entirety and replaced with the sentence below:
“The amount of your refund will equal the greater of your full Premium Payment(s) or the sum of (a) your
Policy’s Contract Fund Value on the date we receive your returned Policy or a written cancellation request at our Home Office plus (b) any previously deducted Premium charges, Monthly Policy Charge, and Service
Charges.”
Please retain this Supplement for future
reference.
This Supplement is dated March 7, 2024.