NYSE: PFG
Headquarters: 711 High St., Des Moines, IA 50392
http://www.principal.com/

Total assets as of 2009: $285 billion

Key officers: Larry D. Zimpleman, Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer; Daniel J. Houston, President, Retirement, Insurance, and Financial Services

“The Principal” serves 18.9 million customers worldwide and has a presence in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Europe. The group is one of the leading providers of employee benefits and offers individual and group disability, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to businesses and employees.

Some quick facts about Principal Financial:

The company can trace its roots back to 1879 when the Bankers Life Association was founded.

In addition to insurance coverage, Principal Financial Group also offers investment services, pension products and services, asset management, and is a top provider of employee-sponsored retirement plans. A banking service is also provided.

The Principal was one of four financial companies ranked in the World’s 100 most ethical companies by Ethisphere Magazine.

Principal Life Insurance Company, the largest company with the Principal Financial Group, recently received an “A+” (superior) rating from A.M. Best for financial strength.

Source: Principal.com, Hoovers.com

Compiled by Life Quotes, Inc.