PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
DES MOINES, IA

Whether you’re looking to secure your own retirement or your clients’, we’ll work with you to find strategies that are right for you to help you meet your specific, long-term goals. : #1 provider of Defined Benefit retirement plans , and #1 provider of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plans The #3 provider of group benefits (dental, life and disability) insurance New logo, same company Explore our 2017 CSR report to learn about our philanthropic investing, how we are promoting inclusivity, impacting our community through charity partnerships, and sustaining our environment. Our Company Whether you’re a business, an institutional investor, or an individual preparing for the future, we can help you reach your goals through our best in class retirement services, insurance solutions, and asset management services.  Our offerings are based on experience—not quick wins or fads. Because we know that integrity, honesty, and comprehensive expertise are the right way to go—and the surest path to helping you reach your long-term financial stability goals.  Company Overview We offer more than financial products and services. Advisors and clients turn to us for the right solutions and support to reach their financial goals. But that’s not why we’re here. What we do is help people create the kinds of lives they dream about, empowered by financial security and stability. We were founded in 1879 as an insurance company. Today, we’re a member of the FORTUNE 500 Check out our 2017 Company Profiles to find key facts and figures, including financial data, awards and recognition, and year-end highlights. Or dive deeper to learn how we put our experience to work. Helping you get one step closer to your financial goals Looking to build your retirement strategy? Need help managing your investments? Whatever life stage or industry you’re in, you’ll find the right products for your unique needs and long-term goals. Our leaders strive to uphold the Principal Financial Group history of ethics and integrity, creating a top-down commitment to corporate responsibility and driving our mission to help people and businesses achieve financial security and success. Principal is led by Dan Houston, Chairman, President and CEO. Mr. Houston joined the company in 1984 and has been a member of the Senior Management team since 2000.  for Principal Financial Group, Inc., Principal Financial Services, Inc., and Principal Life Insurance Company include: Michael T. Dan, Retired Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer - The Brink's Company Dennis H. Ferro, Retired President and Chief Executive Officer - Evergreen Investment Management Company Diane C. Nordin, Former Partner - Wellington Management Company, LLP For the trailing twelve months as of December 31, 2017, the company’s financials reflect strong results and continued growth. Explore financials, company news, and more. From our home base in Iowa, we’ve spread our roots to become a global leader in reliable, long-term savings solutions. People depend on us to help them achieve their goals, no matter where they live or where they are in life.  Register your company to be considered as a potential supplier. On-time delivery of quality products and services Proactive support of your products and services it is policy to engage in competitive buying and formalized bidding practices which include request for information (RFI), request for proposal (RFP), auctions and contract negotiations. We also require you agree to conduct business by our standards. Submitted proposals should contain the Supplier's most favorable terms and conditions, since the selection and award may be made without discussion or negotiation with any Supplier. Proposals are evaluated by a team consisting of representatives from the requesting business area, Sourcing, IT and/or Information Security (when applicable). Experience and number of years the Supplier has been in the business of providing the required types of products/services, and financial stability of the Supplier's organization Demonstrated understanding of the goals and objectives of the project and a logical plan for providing products/services within the required time frames conducts business to the highest standards of ethics and fairness: Social events as part of the agenda at conferences and seminars is considered acceptable business practice. A visit to a supplier or product installation site may be beneficial to the selection/acquisition process. In these instances, Principal should incur the travel and lodging expenses, or reciprocate to keep the relationship in balance. Principal partners with Agile-1, who serves as the Managed Service Provider for our contingent labor.  If you would like to be considered for a consulting engagement, you may contact Agile-1 at:  recognizes value in doing business with diverse suppliers. We strive to include diverse suppliers in all bidding opportunities and seek partners that contribute to our strategic business objectives and financial performance. To be considered as a supplier for Principal under Supplier Diversity, your company: by a diverse business owner. As a leader in the financial services industry, we take seriously our obligation to customers and our global communities to conduct business in a legal and ethical manner. This ranges from protecting our customers from increased costs associated with fraudulent activities to conducting ourselves in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence in the Principal Financial Group No company is immune from the risk of unethical conduct or fraudulent activity. In accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, it is our responsibility to take appropriate action when these situations are suspected or may occur. Our company does not tolerate, and takes aggressive action against, unethical conduct or fraud whether perpetrated by employees, customers, vendors, those who sell our products or others. If you are aware of a situation of suspected fraud, criminal activity, ethical concerns or questionable business practices affecting you and any of the companies of the Principal Financial Group, you can contact us in a variety of ways.