Principal Financial Group

Principal Financial Group, a global financial services company, was founded by Edward A. Temple as Bankers Life Association in 1879. The company was established in Des Moines, Iowa, with the aim of providing life insurance policies to middle-income families and individuals.

Principal Financial Group is a leading global financial services company that provides a wide range of insurance, retirement, investment, and asset management solutions to individual and institutional clients. Founded by Edward Temple in 1879 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, Principal Financial Group operates in more than 80 countries and serves over 45 million customers worldwide.

Principal Financial Group''s business is organized into four main segments: