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Thought leadership and research

Covering a wide variety of topics, our distinct points of view, proprietary research, consumer insights, and impactful and actionable resources will educate and empower consultants, financial professionals, employers, and individuals.

Discover the latest findings.
Business owner solutions

When business clients turn to you, turn to us. Our leaders interpret the climate, forecast things to come, and help you and your clients stay ahead of the game.

Business owner:

  • Infographic: Business priorities versus realities (PDF)
  • Infographic: How prepared are you to exit your business? (PDF)
  • Infographic: Importance of benefits (PDF)
  • Business insights: Estate planning white paper (PDF)

Key employee retention and retirement:

  • Life insurance in qualified plans position paper (PDF)
  • Business insights: Key employee benefits white paper (PDF)

Business succession:

  • Infographic: Buy-sell agreements & retirement (PDF)
  • Infographic: Buy-sell agreement funding (PDF)
  • Business insights: Succession planning white paper (PDF)
Group and voluntary benefits

Experience, vision and leadership—that’s what you can expect from Principal Life in the field of employee benefits. Use this information to stay informed on trends impacting group and voluntary benefits.

  • Supplemental benefits—coverages that go hand in hand (PDF)
  • Carrier transfer white paper (PDF)
Nonqualified deferred compensation

As a leader in the nonqualified deferred compensation market, we know these plans are effective for plan sponsors and participants alike—and we do our homework to prove it. Learn how these benefits help employers meet organizational goals while helping key employees address their financial needs.

Business planning

  • Key research findings (PDF)