Principal Financial Group benefits

Principal provides retirement, investment management, insurance and workplace benefit products.

38 recorded benefits. Record edited: Sun Sep 06 2026 14:37:01 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

Recorded work model: Varies by role: onsite, hybrid and remote.

Health Insurance

Plan options available to eligible regular full-time US employees

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Dental Insurance

Plan options available to eligible regular full-time US employees

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Vision Insurance

Plan options available to eligible regular full-time US employees

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health and dependent-care spending accounts are offered.

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Employee Assistance Program

Assistance programs provide support around the clock.

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Gym / Wellness Reimbursement

Health-club reimbursement is offered outside the Des Moines area; amount unspecified.

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Gym On-Site

A wellness center is available at the Des Moines headquarters.

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  • Company filing 2025 Form 10-K

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    Global human capital and specifically US retirement eligibility

Life Insurance

Company-paid coverage

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Disability Insurance

Company-paid coverage

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Critical illness insurance

Voluntary coverage is available, subject to plan terms.

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Accident Insurance

Voluntary coverage is available, subject to plan terms.

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Voluntary coverage is available, subject to plan terms.

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Pet Insurance

Voluntary coverage is available, subject to plan terms.

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Sick Time

Eligible salaried employees may use paid flexible time off for short-term illness; this is not a separate accrued sick bank

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Paid Parental Leave

Eight paid weeks within twelve months of a child's birth or adoption; spouses and partners included.

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Adoption Assistance

Eligible adoption costs are reimbursable

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Childcare Benefits

Onsite childcare and education are available to Des Moines-area employees.

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Bereavement Leave

Bereavement is covered by leave policies; pay and duration unspecified.

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Family Leave

Leave policies recognize family, medical and domestic-partner needs

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Remote Work

Remote arrangements depend on position and location.

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Hybrid Work

Some US roles require at least three office days per typical week; arrangements depend on role.

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401k

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

401k Match

Matches 75% of employee contributions up to 8% of pay.

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Pension Plan

Company-funded cash-balance plan; the 2025 report excludes US asset-management employees.

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  • Company filing 2025 Form 10-K

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    Source context

    Global human capital and specifically US retirement eligibility

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

2025 report: quarterly purchases at 90% of period-end fair market value, up to $25,000 annually.

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  • Company filing 2025 Form 10-K

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    Global human capital and specifically US retirement eligibility

Financial Coaching

Financial planning services are available through Principal

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Performance Bonuses

Participation in a bonus program

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Employee Equity

2025 report describes stock-based incentives for selected roles and discretionary awards for eligible talent.

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  • Company filing 2025 Form 10-K

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    Source context

    Global human capital and specifically US retirement eligibility

Legal Insurance

Voluntary legal insurance is available.

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

Salaried employees receive paid flexible time off without an accrued bank or fixed day allowance, coordinated with their leader

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Paid
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Company Holidays

Eleven company holidays.

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Volunteer Time Off

Eight paid volunteer hours are offered

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Military Leave

Military needs are recognized by leave policies; duration and pay unspecified.

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Tuition Reimbursement

After six months, eligible tuition costs are reimbursed up to $5,250 per calendar year.

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Learning and Development

Ongoing job training includes coursework, videos and LinkedIn Learning.

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Mentorship Program

Global mentoring supports employee development.

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  • Benefits page Employee benefits

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    Generally eligible regular full-time US employees

Donation Match

The 2025 report describes a 50% Foundation match for employee donations to the recipient organization.

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  • Company filing 2025 Form 10-K

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    Source context

    Global human capital and specifically US retirement eligibility

Volunteer Grants

2025 report: recorded volunteer hours earn nonprofit microgrant credits; value unspecified.

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  • Company filing 2025 Form 10-K

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    Source context

    Global human capital and specifically US retirement eligibility