Principal Financial Group Employer Reviews

Principal truly cares about their employees; their flexibility of hours was a huge benefit for me while my children were growing up; it allowed me to participate in many of their class trips and parties, I was able to be home for them after school was out and generally able to work the hours I needed. I learned how to manage workflow efficiently as – more...  the job was extremely diverse. We were encouraged to think through the processes in place (making suggestions for change as we feltlead) & to work as a team on the tasks at hand. Hardest part of job was probably the continual changes in health ins industry & federal regs we had to comply with. Most enjoyable part of job was the diversity & variety of tasks – less

Supported VP of Sales, helped with all finalist presentations. Worked with clients and brokers on a daily basis. Gathered information from clients to prepare new sales quote with New Business team. I enjoyed working here, worked very well with my supervisor. Learned a lot about the Insurance Industry in the short time that I worked here. Due to Healthcare – more...  reform the company could not keep the health insurance side, and it was dropped. Company remains the leading 401K provider in the nation. – less

The company provided a lot of educational courses on a bi-weekly basis. My leaders were always forth coming with feed back in a positive way. It was a great work environment.

Worst culture, bad management mentality.

Managers are worst there.. only those who needs a job they can go and join... otherwise avoid joining this company.

Breakfast and Lunch quality is also worst.

This was the best company ever to work with. I was my own boss and they were there to support me, which they were committed to doing. I was allowed to do what was best for my clients even if that meant going outside the company for product. The "home office's" clients were the agents. They had great product and wonderful customer service.

I enjoyed working in Des Moines and felt they did a great job with providing a good work/life balance and opportunities to advance in the company. Good people.

A wonderful, professional place to work. I originally started working for Principal Financial Group on 7-20-80 until 10-2-98 when the Tampa claims center closed. I worked for a another local insurance company from May,1999 until Sept 2001 when I was offered a at home position.. I stated 9-17-01. The company made a decision to exit the medical insurance – more...  business.resulting in elimination of my position. My last day of employment with The Principal Financial Group was 9-30-11. – less

Principal is a good company specially for those who requires high work / life balance. The company is very flexible when it comes to personal needs. The salary is mediocre but they are slowly trying few new things to retain high performers.

This was the best company I have ever worked for. I left only because my husband was offered a job out of state.