# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000009713
**File Stem:** 0000009713-23-000013
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 37487
**Document Hash:** 5001d34fe4390efc36b1370c89d95298
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000009713-23-000013

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 24F-2NT

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20221231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230328

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230328

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20230328

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000009713
- **IRS NUMBER:** 420127290
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 002-78001
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23770265

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BANKERS LIFE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19870317
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000009713
- **IRS NUMBER:** 420127290
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 033-44565
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23770266

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BANKERS LIFE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19870317
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000009713
- **IRS NUMBER:** 420127290
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 033-44670
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23770267

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BANKERS LIFE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19870317
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000009713
- **IRS NUMBER:** 420127290
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 033-74232
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23770268

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BANKERS LIFE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19870317
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000009713
- **IRS NUMBER:** 420127290
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-116220
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23770269

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BANKERS LIFE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19870317
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000009713
- **IRS NUMBER:** 420127290
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-63401
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23770276

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BANKERS LIFE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19870317
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000009713
- **IRS NUMBER:** 420127290
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-171650
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23770271

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BANKERS LIFE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19870317
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000009713
- **IRS NUMBER:** 420127290
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-188293
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23770272

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BANKERS LIFE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19870317
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000009713
- **IRS NUMBER:** 420127290
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-197214
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23770273

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BANKERS LIFE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19870317
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000009713
- **IRS NUMBER:** 420127290
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-213890
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23770274

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BANKERS LIFE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19870317
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000009713
- **IRS NUMBER:** 420127290
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-40254
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23770275

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BANKERS LIFE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19870317
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000009713
- **IRS NUMBER:** 420127290
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-128079
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23770270

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BANKERS LIFE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19870317

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B (Series ID: S000001542)

---

|  |  |
|:---|:---|
| Class Name                                                                              | Class ID   |
| Principal Life Ins Co Sep Acct B - Pension Builder Plus                                 | C000004189 |
| Premier Variable Annuity Contract                                                       | C000004190 |
| Principal Freedom Variable Annuity                                                      | C000004191 |
| Personal Variable Annuity Contract                                                      | C000004192 |
| Principal Investment Plus Variable Annuity                                              | C000004193 |
| Principal Variable Annuity (Flexible Variable Annuity)                                  | C000004194 |
| Principal Variable Annuity (Flexible Variable Annuity with Purchase Payment Credit)     | C000004195 |
| Principal Freedom 2 Variable Annuity                                                    | C000004196 |
| Principal Lifetime Income Solutions                                                     | C000098606 |
| Principal Investment Plus Variable Annuity (Applications Signed On or After 08/01/2013) | C000129044 |
| Principal Pivot Series Variable Annuity                                                 | C000145948 |
| Principal Lifetime Income Solutions II Variable Annuity                                 | C000175900 |

---

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B (Series ID: S000001542)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                                              | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000004189 | Principal Life Ins Co Sep Acct B - Pension Builder Plus                                 |  |
| C000004190 | Premier Variable Annuity Contract                                                       |  |
| C000004191 | Principal Freedom Variable Annuity                                                      |  |
| C000004192 | Personal Variable Annuity Contract                                                      |  |
| C000004193 | Principal Investment Plus Variable Annuity                                              |  |
| C000004194 | Principal Variable Annuity (Flexible Variable Annuity)                                  |  |
| C000004195 | Principal Variable Annuity (Flexible Variable Annuity with Purchase Payment Credit)     |  |
| C000004196 | Principal Freedom 2 Variable Annuity                                                    |  |
| C000098606 | Principal Lifetime Income Solutions                                                     |  |
| C000129044 | Principal Investment Plus Variable Annuity (Applications Signed On or After 08/01/2013) |  |
| C000145948 | Principal Pivot Series Variable Annuity                                                 |  |
| C000175900 | Principal Lifetime Income Solutions II Variable Annuity                                 |  |

## FORM 24F-2NT: Annual Notice of Securities Sold Pursuant to Rule 24f-2

### 24F-2NT: Filer Information

**Filer CIK:** 0000009713

**Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?:** LIVE

**Filer Investment Company Type:** N-4

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-02091

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-128079

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $2541744.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $2233495.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $2233495.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $308249.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $33.97

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $33.97

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-02091

   **Securities Act File Number:** 002-78001

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $0.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $0.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $0.00

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $0.00

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-02091

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-213890

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $432990114.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $134550128.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $134550128.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $298439986.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $32888.09

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $32888.09

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-02091

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-171650

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $9933104.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $15618775.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $15618775.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $0.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $-5685671.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $0.00

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $0.00

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-02091

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-188293

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $148170655.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $650812668.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $650812668.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $0.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $-502642013.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $0.00

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $0.00

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-02091

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-116220

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $740686520.30

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $339482962.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $339482962.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $401203558.30

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $44212.63

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $44212.63

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-02091

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-40254

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $0.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $0.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $0.00

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $0.00

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-02091

   **Securities Act File Number:** 033-74232

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $131758232.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $128476268.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $128476268.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $3281964.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $361.67

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $361.67

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-02091

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-197214

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $318036313.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $156133838.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $156133838.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $161902475.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $17841.65

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $17841.65

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-02091

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-63401

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $5812809.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $5336610.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $5336610.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $476199.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $52.48

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $52.48

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-02091

   **Securities Act File Number:** 033-44670

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $0.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $0.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $0.00

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $0.00

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-02091

   **Securities Act File Number:** 033-44565

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $0.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $0.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $0.00

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $0.00

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods