ThZeal - The Zeal

THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROSPECTUSES DATED MAY 1, 2023

NML VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT A
SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROSPECTUSES

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT VARIABLE ANNUITY
INDIVIDUAL FLEXIBLE PAYMENT VARIABLE ANNUITY (FEE-BASED)

NML VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT B
SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROSPECTUSES

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT VARIABLE ANNUITY
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT VARIABLE ANNUITY (FEE-BASED)

NML VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C
SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROSPECTUSES

GROUP COMBINATION ANNUITY
INDIVIDUAL FLEXIBLE PAYMENT VARIABLE ANNUITY (NETWORK EDITION)

This Supplement updates certain information in the most recent prospectuses, initial summary prospectuses and updating summary prospectuses, as applicable, for the above-referenced variable annuity contracts and any supplements to the prospectuses, initial summary prospectuses and updating summary prospectuses (together the “Prospectuses”). You should read this Supplement in conjunction with your Prospectuses and retain it for future reference. Unless otherwise indicated, all other information included in the Prospectuses remains unchanged. The terms and section headings we use in this Supplement have the same meaning as in the Prospectuses. We will send you another copy of any prospectus or supplements without charge upon request.

Sub-Adviser Change for Large Cap Blend Portfolio

On or about July 31, 2023 J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. will replace Fiduciary Management, Inc. as the sub-adviser for the Large Cap Blend Portfolio. Please note that with respect to this change, some systems and forms may temporarily reference the previous sub-adviser for this Portfolio.

Please retain this Supplement for future reference. In light of these changes, in APPENDIX A—Portfolios Available under Your Contract, the following rows in the table are amended to contain the following information.

Investment Objective	Portfolio	Adviser/ Sub-adviser (if applicable)	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2022)
				1 Year	5 Year	10 year
Long-term growth of capital and income	Large Cap Blend Portfolio2	MSA/J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.	0.74%1	-13.78%	5.99%	10.06%

This Supplement is dated July 28, 2023.