Principal Financial

Principal Financial

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-0.29 -55
Industry: Insurance
Listing country: United States
Year added: 2018

Founded in 1879, the company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, operates primarily under the Principal brand and is structured into five major business categories: Retirement and Income Solutions (RIS), Principal Global Investors, Principal International, U.S. Insurance Solutions, and Corporate. The Retirement and Income Solutions segment focuses on providing pension accumulation products and services. On the other hand, Principal Global Investors specializes in managing assets for sophisticated investors globally. The company extends its international reach through Principal International, by offering retirement products and services, mutual funds, asset management, and life insurance in diverse regions such as Latin America, Asia, and Australia. The U.S. Insurance Solutions branch is dedicated to individual life insurance and group insurance, encompassing dental, vision, disability insurance, and various other health-related products. Lastly, the Corporate segment consolidates the company's corporate activities and includes any other business results that do not fall under the aforementioned segments. Principal's products and services are predominantly sold in the United States, and the company also has a significant presence in Chile, China, Brazil, Mexico, and India. Its international operations may involve joint ventures or partnerships tailored to specific regional markets. While these are the key areas of operation, Principal Financial Group also has activities in additional countries. (Powered by AI)

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Principal Financial

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. On average, the statutory cor...

Kanak _. November 15th, 2023
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In 2022 3.32 billion people were employed globally1. Job creation assists society in many ways, such as eliminating poverty and bringing economic stability that eventually leads to new taxpayers2. It also gives opportunities for personal growth an...

Dolapo J. September 26th, 2023
16 ratings
Principal Financial

Financial institutions play a key role in funding energy transition5;p4. Energy production accounts for 72% of carbon emissions6, while fossil fuel emissions remain the main cause of global warming7. Since 2015, $3.6 Tn has been invested in fossil...

Alexander A. July 28th, 2023
32 ratings
Principal Financial

Discrimination makes it harder for minorities to meet basic financial requirements1. People are often discriminated against based on age, ethnicity, etc2. These experiences negatively affect their socioeconomic status and self-esteem3. Increasing ...

Joy C. May 24th, 2023
20 ratings
Principal Financial

In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to 40.8 Bn tonnes (t) of CO2e1;p11. To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, annual GHG reductions of 7.6% are required2. The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gases is causing ...

Feyisayo Favour F. April 12th, 2023
22 ratings
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The ILO considers a gender-balanced workplace to have 40-60% of either gender1;pxii. Women's underrepresentation affects their promotions and hinders their growth2,3. Increasing women's participation in the workforce increases female purchasing po...

Feyisayo Favour F. March 27th, 2023
16 ratings
Principal Financial

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Harriet R. June 14th, 2023
52 ratings
Principal Financial

Insurance contributes to the well-being of society1. It enables individuals and businesses to shield themselves from risk while also helping them remain resilient when faced with the varied and complex risks related to urbanization, climate change...

Mae M. October 27th, 2021
22 ratings

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