Form 5500 · Employee benefit plan · BUTTE, MT
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION
NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION of BUTTE, MT is a 2,202-participant utilities employer — a large group whose insured benefits are disclosed on Schedule A of its Form 5500. Its broker of record is MERCER HEALTH & BENEFITS LLC. Coverage is written through LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. The plan's most recent policy period ended in December.
Sourced from U.S. DOL EFAST2 Form 5500 · EIN 46-0172280 · plan 530 · as of Aug 2026
Plan brief
Schedule A lists 2 insured contracts covering life and disability; the largest, with LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, covers 6,263 people.
Reported premium across the insured contracts is $2,351,640, with $164,615 in disclosed broker commissions — about 7% of premium.
The most recent policy period ended in December, and the plan year ends December 31. Group contracts typically renew on that annual cycle.
MERCER HEALTH & BENEFITS LLC is the broker of record on all 2 contracts.
Schedule A insurance contracts
| Carrier | Benefits | Covered | Renews | Premium | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | Life | 6,263 | December | $1,584,859 | $110,940 |
| LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | Disability | 1,579 | December | $766,781 | $53,675 |
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