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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Principal Financial Group, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries
OLDWICK, N.J., April 25, 2025--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of "aa" (Superior) of Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal National Life Insurance Company. Both are life insurance operating companies of Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) [NASDAQ: PFG] and collectively referred to as Principal. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICRs of "a" (Excellent) of Principal Financial Serv
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