Principal Financial Group

Principal Financial Group is a Des Moines, Iowa retirement, asset management and insurance company whose life insurance roots go back to 1879. It is known for 401(k) plans, employee benefits, individual disability income insurance and annuities.

HeadquartersDes Moines, IowaUnited States · since 1879 AM BestA+ (Superior)Financial strength · 2026 Google Maps★ 3.5Customer rating Your experienceLeave a reviewRating from 1 to 5 stars

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About Principal Financial Group

Principal Financial Group, Inc. is headquartered at 711 High Street in Des Moines, Iowa, and trades on Nasdaq under PFG. Its benefits and protection business dates back to 1879, when it began selling individual life insurance, and it added group insurance products in the 1940s.

Products

Principal offers retirement plans including 401(k)s, IRAs and annuities, individual disability income insurance, and employee benefits such as group dental, vision, life and disability coverage. It also runs a large asset management business.

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AM Best rates the company A+ (Superior), the second-highest of 13 rating levels. Confirm current ratings with the agency before buying.

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Customer service: 800-986-3343. Employees covered through a workplace plan can also contact their employer's benefits administrator for plan-specific help.

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Key facts

Full legal name: Principal Financial Group, Inc.
Headquarters: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Year founded: 1879
Ownership type: Public (Nasdaq: PFG)
AM Best rating: A+ (Superior) (2026)

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Types of insurance

Employee benefits insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Annuities

Company contacts

Customer service: +1 800-986-3343
Company website: principal.com

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