Form 24F-2 Annual Filing Filers submitting a Form 24F-2 where the total fee due is based upon the aggregate net sales of all series and classes with the same fiscal year should only complete one copy of the form. To begin the form select "Add 24F-2 Form".

Filers calculating fees on a class-by-class or series-by-series basis must complete a separate Form 24F-2 for each class or series. The application will allow you to create a separate form for each series or class within a single submission. Simply select "Add 24F-2 Form" to begin each additional form.

Read instructions at end of Form before preparing Form. See "INSTRUCTIONS" link above.

Annual Filing Information Record: 1

1. Name and address of issuer:

Name of Issuer	PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
Street 1	THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
Street 2	711 HIGH STREET
City	DES MOINES
State	IOWA
Country	UNITED STATES
Zip code and zip code extension or foreign postal code	50392

2. The name and EDGAR identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed. If the Form is being filed for all series and classes of securities of the issuer, check the box but do not list series or classes:

Class ID Record: 1

Class Name	Premier Variable Annuity Contract
Class ID	C000004190

3. Investment Company Act File Number:

811-02091

Securities Act File Number Record: 1

Securities Act File Number:

033-44670

4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:	12/31/2024
4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late (i.e., more than 90 calendar days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year). (See Instruction A.2) Note: If the Form is being filed late, interest must be paid on the registration fee due.
4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form.

5. Calculation of registration fee (if calculating on a class-by-class or series-by- series basis, provide the EDGAR identifier for each such class or series):

Series or Class (Contract) ID	C000004190
(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year pursuant to section 24(f) or rule 456(e):	9949741
(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:	9421503
(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year ending no earlier than the date the issuer became eligible to use this form that were not previously used to reduce registration fees payable to the Commission:	0
(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:	9421503
(v) Net sales -- if Item 5(i) is greater than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	528238
(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years -- if Item 5(i) is less than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	0
(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee (See Instruction C.9):	0.0001531
(viii) Registration fee due [multiply Item 5(v) by Item 5(vii)] (enter "0" if no fee is due):	80.87

6. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year (see Instruction D):

0

7. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due [Item 5(viii) plus Item 6]:

80.87

8. Explanatory Notes (if any):

Signatures

This report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the issuer and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By (Signature and Title)*

Name and Title	Christopher Agbe-Davies, Vice President/Associate General Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Date	03/28/2025
Signature	/s/ Christopher Agbe-Davies

Annual Filing Information Record: 2

1. Name and address of issuer:

Name of Issuer	PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
Street 1	THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
Street 2	711 HIGH STREET
City	DES MOINES
State	IOWA
Country	UNITED STATES
Zip code and zip code extension or foreign postal code	50392

2. The name and EDGAR identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed. If the Form is being filed for all series and classes of securities of the issuer, check the box but do not list series or classes:

Class ID Record: 1

Class Name	Principal Lifetime Income Solutions II Variable Annuity
Class ID	C000175900

3. Investment Company Act File Number:

811-02091

Securities Act File Number Record: 1

Securities Act File Number:

333-213890

4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:	12/31/2024
4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late (i.e., more than 90 calendar days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year). (See Instruction A.2) Note: If the Form is being filed late, interest must be paid on the registration fee due.
4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form.

5. Calculation of registration fee (if calculating on a class-by-class or series-by- series basis, provide the EDGAR identifier for each such class or series):

Series or Class (Contract) ID	C000175900
(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year pursuant to section 24(f) or rule 456(e):	468524221
(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:	367599839
(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year ending no earlier than the date the issuer became eligible to use this form that were not previously used to reduce registration fees payable to the Commission:	0
(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:	367599839
(v) Net sales -- if Item 5(i) is greater than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	100924382
(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years -- if Item 5(i) is less than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	0
(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee (See Instruction C.9):	0.0001531
(viii) Registration fee due [multiply Item 5(v) by Item 5(vii)] (enter "0" if no fee is due):	15451.52

6. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year (see Instruction D):

0

7. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due [Item 5(viii) plus Item 6]:

15451.52

8. Explanatory Notes (if any):

Signatures

This report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the issuer and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By (Signature and Title)*

Name and Title	Christopher Agbe-Davies, Vice President/Associate General Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Date	03/28/2025
Signature	/s/ Christopher Agbe-Davies

Annual Filing Information Record: 3

1. Name and address of issuer:

Name of Issuer	PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
Street 1	THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
Street 2	711 HIGH STREET
City	DES MOINES
State	IOWA
Country	UNITED STATES
Zip code and zip code extension or foreign postal code	50392

2. The name and EDGAR identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed. If the Form is being filed for all series and classes of securities of the issuer, check the box but do not list series or classes:

Class ID Record: 1

Class Name	Principal Investment Plus Variable Annuity
Class ID	C000004193

3. Investment Company Act File Number:

811-02091

Securities Act File Number Record: 1

Securities Act File Number:

333-116220

4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:	12/31/2024
4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late (i.e., more than 90 calendar days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year). (See Instruction A.2) Note: If the Form is being filed late, interest must be paid on the registration fee due.
4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form.

5. Calculation of registration fee (if calculating on a class-by-class or series-by- series basis, provide the EDGAR identifier for each such class or series):

Series or Class (Contract) ID	C000004193
(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year pursuant to section 24(f) or rule 456(e):	356800278
(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:	949645950
(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year ending no earlier than the date the issuer became eligible to use this form that were not previously used to reduce registration fees payable to the Commission:	0
(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:	949645950
(v) Net sales -- if Item 5(i) is greater than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	0
(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years -- if Item 5(i) is less than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	(592845672)
(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee (See Instruction C.9):	0.0001531
(viii) Registration fee due [multiply Item 5(v) by Item 5(vii)] (enter "0" if no fee is due):	0

6. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year (see Instruction D):

0

7. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due [Item 5(viii) plus Item 6]:

0

8. Explanatory Notes (if any):

Signatures

This report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the issuer and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By (Signature and Title)*

Name and Title	Christopher Agbe-Davies, Vice President/Associate General Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Date	03/28/2025
Signature	/s/ Christopher Agbe-Davies

Annual Filing Information Record: 4

1. Name and address of issuer:

Name of Issuer	PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
Street 1	THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
Street 2	711 HIGH STREET
City	DES MOINES
State	IOWA
Country	UNITED STATES
Zip code and zip code extension or foreign postal code	50392

2. The name and EDGAR identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed. If the Form is being filed for all series and classes of securities of the issuer, check the box but do not list series or classes:

Class ID Record: 1

Class Name	Principal Life Ins Co Sep Acct B - Pension Builder Plus
Class ID	C000004189

3. Investment Company Act File Number:

811-02091

Securities Act File Number Record: 1

Securities Act File Number:

002-78001

4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:	12/31/2024
4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late (i.e., more than 90 calendar days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year). (See Instruction A.2) Note: If the Form is being filed late, interest must be paid on the registration fee due.
4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form.

5. Calculation of registration fee (if calculating on a class-by-class or series-by- series basis, provide the EDGAR identifier for each such class or series):

Series or Class (Contract) ID	C000004189
(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year pursuant to section 24(f) or rule 456(e):	41829
(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:	259208
(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year ending no earlier than the date the issuer became eligible to use this form that were not previously used to reduce registration fees payable to the Commission:	0
(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:	259208
(v) Net sales -- if Item 5(i) is greater than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	0
(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years -- if Item 5(i) is less than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	(217379)
(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee (See Instruction C.9):	0.0001531
(viii) Registration fee due [multiply Item 5(v) by Item 5(vii)] (enter "0" if no fee is due):	0

6. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year (see Instruction D):

0

7. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due [Item 5(viii) plus Item 6]:

0

8. Explanatory Notes (if any):

Signatures

This report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the issuer and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By (Signature and Title)*

Name and Title	Christopher Agbe-Davies, Vice President/Associate General Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Date	03/28/2025
Signature	/s/ Christopher Agbe-Davies

Annual Filing Information Record: 5

1. Name and address of issuer:

Name of Issuer	PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
Street 1	THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
Street 2	711 HIGH STREET
City	DES MOINES
State	IOWA
Country	UNITED STATES
Zip code and zip code extension or foreign postal code	50392

2. The name and EDGAR identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed. If the Form is being filed for all series and classes of securities of the issuer, check the box but do not list series or classes:

Class ID Record: 1

Class Name	Personal Variable Annuity Contract
Class ID	C000004192

3. Investment Company Act File Number:

811-02091

Securities Act File Number Record: 1

Securities Act File Number:

033-44565

4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:	12/31/2024
4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late (i.e., more than 90 calendar days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year). (See Instruction A.2) Note: If the Form is being filed late, interest must be paid on the registration fee due.
4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form.

5. Calculation of registration fee (if calculating on a class-by-class or series-by- series basis, provide the EDGAR identifier for each such class or series):

Series or Class (Contract) ID	C000004192
(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year pursuant to section 24(f) or rule 456(e):	601429
(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:	431534
(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year ending no earlier than the date the issuer became eligible to use this form that were not previously used to reduce registration fees payable to the Commission:	0
(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:	431534
(v) Net sales -- if Item 5(i) is greater than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	169895
(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years -- if Item 5(i) is less than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	0
(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee (See Instruction C.9):	0.0001531
(viii) Registration fee due [multiply Item 5(v) by Item 5(vii)] (enter "0" if no fee is due):	26.01

6. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year (see Instruction D):

0

7. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due [Item 5(viii) plus Item 6]:

26.01

8. Explanatory Notes (if any):

Signatures

This report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the issuer and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By (Signature and Title)*

Name and Title	Christopher Agbe-Davies, Vice President/Associate General Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Date	03/28/2025
Signature	/s/ Christopher Agbe-Davies

Annual Filing Information Record: 6

1. Name and address of issuer:

Name of Issuer	PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
Street 1	THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
Street 2	711 HIGH STREET
City	DES MOINES
State	IOWA
Country	UNITED STATES
Zip code and zip code extension or foreign postal code	50392

2. The name and EDGAR identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed. If the Form is being filed for all series and classes of securities of the issuer, check the box but do not list series or classes:

Class ID Record: 1

Class Name	Principal Pivot Series Variable Annuity
Class ID	C000145948

3. Investment Company Act File Number:

811-02091

Securities Act File Number Record: 1

Securities Act File Number:

333-197214

4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:	12/31/2024
4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late (i.e., more than 90 calendar days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year). (See Instruction A.2) Note: If the Form is being filed late, interest must be paid on the registration fee due.
4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form.

5. Calculation of registration fee (if calculating on a class-by-class or series-by- series basis, provide the EDGAR identifier for each such class or series):

Series or Class (Contract) ID	C000145948
(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year pursuant to section 24(f) or rule 456(e):	443446802
(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:	408593526
(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year ending no earlier than the date the issuer became eligible to use this form that were not previously used to reduce registration fees payable to the Commission:	0
(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:	408593526
(v) Net sales -- if Item 5(i) is greater than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	34853276
(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years -- if Item 5(i) is less than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	0
(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee (See Instruction C.9):	0.0001531
(viii) Registration fee due [multiply Item 5(v) by Item 5(vii)] (enter "0" if no fee is due):	5336.04

6. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year (see Instruction D):

0

7. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due [Item 5(viii) plus Item 6]:

5336.04

8. Explanatory Notes (if any):

Signatures

This report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the issuer and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By (Signature and Title)*

Name and Title	Christopher Agbe-Davies, Vice President/Associate General Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Date	03/28/2025
Signature	/s/ Christopher Agbe-Davies

Annual Filing Information Record: 7

1. Name and address of issuer:

Name of Issuer	PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
Street 1	THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
Street 2	711 HIGH STREET
City	DES MOINES
State	IOWA
Country	UNITED STATES
Zip code and zip code extension or foreign postal code	50392

2. The name and EDGAR identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed. If the Form is being filed for all series and classes of securities of the issuer, check the box but do not list series or classes:

Class ID Record: 1

Class Name	Principal Lifetime Income Solutions
Class ID	C000098606

3. Investment Company Act File Number:

811-02091

Securities Act File Number Record: 1

Securities Act File Number:

333-171650

4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:	12/31/2024
4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late (i.e., more than 90 calendar days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year). (See Instruction A.2) Note: If the Form is being filed late, interest must be paid on the registration fee due.
4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form.

5. Calculation of registration fee (if calculating on a class-by-class or series-by- series basis, provide the EDGAR identifier for each such class or series):

Series or Class (Contract) ID	C000098606
(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year pursuant to section 24(f) or rule 456(e):	3815381
(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:	17508898
(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year ending no earlier than the date the issuer became eligible to use this form that were not previously used to reduce registration fees payable to the Commission:	0
(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:	17508898
(v) Net sales -- if Item 5(i) is greater than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	0
(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years -- if Item 5(i) is less than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	(13693517)
(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee (See Instruction C.9):	0.0001531
(viii) Registration fee due [multiply Item 5(v) by Item 5(vii)] (enter "0" if no fee is due):	0

6. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year (see Instruction D):

0

7. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due [Item 5(viii) plus Item 6]:

0

8. Explanatory Notes (if any):

Signatures

This report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the issuer and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By (Signature and Title)*

Name and Title	Christopher Agbe-Davies, Vice President/Associate General Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Date	03/28/2025
Signature	/s/ Christopher Agbe-Davies

Annual Filing Information Record: 8

1. Name and address of issuer:

Name of Issuer	PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
Street 1	THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
Street 2	711 HIGH STREET
City	DES MOINES
State	IOWA
Country	UNITED STATES
Zip code and zip code extension or foreign postal code	50392

2. The name and EDGAR identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed. If the Form is being filed for all series and classes of securities of the issuer, check the box but do not list series or classes:

Class ID Record: 1

Class Name	Principal Investment Plus Variable Annuity (Applications Signed On or After 08/01/2013)
Class ID	C000129044

3. Investment Company Act File Number:

811-02091

Securities Act File Number Record: 1

Securities Act File Number:

333-188293

4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:	12/31/2024
4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late (i.e., more than 90 calendar days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year). (See Instruction A.2) Note: If the Form is being filed late, interest must be paid on the registration fee due.
4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form.

5. Calculation of registration fee (if calculating on a class-by-class or series-by- series basis, provide the EDGAR identifier for each such class or series):

Series or Class (Contract) ID	C000129044
(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year pursuant to section 24(f) or rule 456(e):	132090970
(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:	1031361307
(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year ending no earlier than the date the issuer became eligible to use this form that were not previously used to reduce registration fees payable to the Commission:	0
(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:	1031361307
(v) Net sales -- if Item 5(i) is greater than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	0
(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years -- if Item 5(i) is less than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	(899270337)
(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee (See Instruction C.9):	0.0001531
(viii) Registration fee due [multiply Item 5(v) by Item 5(vii)] (enter "0" if no fee is due):	0

6. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year (see Instruction D):

0

7. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due [Item 5(viii) plus Item 6]:

0

8. Explanatory Notes (if any):

Signatures

This report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the issuer and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By (Signature and Title)*

Name and Title	Christopher Agbe-Davies, Vice President/Associate General Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Date	03/28/2025
Signature	/s/ Christopher Agbe-Davies

Annual Filing Information Record: 9

1. Name and address of issuer:

Name of Issuer	PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
Street 1	THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
Street 2	711 HIGH STREET
City	DES MOINES
State	IOWA
Country	UNITED STATES
Zip code and zip code extension or foreign postal code	50392

2. The name and EDGAR identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed. If the Form is being filed for all series and classes of securities of the issuer, check the box but do not list series or classes:

Class ID Record: 1

Class Name	Principal Variable Annuity (Flexible Variable Annuity with Purchase Payment Credit)
Class ID	C000004195

3. Investment Company Act File Number:

811-02091

Securities Act File Number Record: 1

Securities Act File Number:

333-40254

4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:	12/31/2024
4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late (i.e., more than 90 calendar days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year). (See Instruction A.2) Note: If the Form is being filed late, interest must be paid on the registration fee due.
4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form.

5. Calculation of registration fee (if calculating on a class-by-class or series-by- series basis, provide the EDGAR identifier for each such class or series):

Series or Class (Contract) ID	C000004195
(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year pursuant to section 24(f) or rule 456(e):	0
(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:	0
(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year ending no earlier than the date the issuer became eligible to use this form that were not previously used to reduce registration fees payable to the Commission:	0
(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:	0
(v) Net sales -- if Item 5(i) is greater than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	0
(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years -- if Item 5(i) is less than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	0
(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee (See Instruction C.9):	0.0001531
(viii) Registration fee due [multiply Item 5(v) by Item 5(vii)] (enter "0" if no fee is due):	0

6. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year (see Instruction D):

0

7. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due [Item 5(viii) plus Item 6]:

0

8. Explanatory Notes (if any):

Signatures

This report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the issuer and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By (Signature and Title)*

Name and Title	Christopher Agbe-Davies, Vice President/Associate General Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Date	03/28/2025
Signature	/s/ Christopher Agbe-Davies

Annual Filing Information Record: 10

1. Name and address of issuer:

Name of Issuer	PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
Street 1	THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
Street 2	711 HIGH STREET
City	DES MOINES
State	IOWA
Country	UNITED STATES
Zip code and zip code extension or foreign postal code	50392

2. The name and EDGAR identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed. If the Form is being filed for all series and classes of securities of the issuer, check the box but do not list series or classes:

Class ID Record: 1

Class Name	Principal Variable Annuity (Flexible Variable Annuity)
Class ID	C000004194

3. Investment Company Act File Number:

811-02091

Securities Act File Number Record: 1

Securities Act File Number:

033-74232

4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:	12/31/2024
4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late (i.e., more than 90 calendar days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year). (See Instruction A.2) Note: If the Form is being filed late, interest must be paid on the registration fee due.
4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form.

5. Calculation of registration fee (if calculating on a class-by-class or series-by- series basis, provide the EDGAR identifier for each such class or series):

Series or Class (Contract) ID	C000004194
(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year pursuant to section 24(f) or rule 456(e):	112588263
(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:	201988825
(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year ending no earlier than the date the issuer became eligible to use this form that were not previously used to reduce registration fees payable to the Commission:	0
(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:	201988825
(v) Net sales -- if Item 5(i) is greater than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	0
(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years -- if Item 5(i) is less than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	(89400562)
(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee (See Instruction C.9):	0.0001531
(viii) Registration fee due [multiply Item 5(v) by Item 5(vii)] (enter "0" if no fee is due):	0

6. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year (see Instruction D):

0

7. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due [Item 5(viii) plus Item 6]:

0

8. Explanatory Notes (if any):

Signatures

This report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the issuer and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By (Signature and Title)*

Name and Title	Christopher Agbe-Davies, Vice President/Associate General Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Date	03/28/2025
Signature	/s/ Christopher Agbe-Davies

Annual Filing Information Record: 11

1. Name and address of issuer:

Name of Issuer	PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
Street 1	THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
Street 2	711 HIGH STREET
City	DES MOINES
State	IOWA
Country	UNITED STATES
Zip code and zip code extension or foreign postal code	50392

2. The name and EDGAR identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed. If the Form is being filed for all series and classes of securities of the issuer, check the box but do not list series or classes:

Class ID Record: 1

Class Name	Principal Freedom Variable Annuity
Class ID	C000004191

3. Investment Company Act File Number:

811-02091

Securities Act File Number Record: 1

Securities Act File Number:

333-63401

4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:	12/31/2024
4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late (i.e., more than 90 calendar days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year). (See Instruction A.2) Note: If the Form is being filed late, interest must be paid on the registration fee due.
4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form.

5. Calculation of registration fee (if calculating on a class-by-class or series-by- series basis, provide the EDGAR identifier for each such class or series):

Series or Class (Contract) ID	C000004191
(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year pursuant to section 24(f) or rule 456(e):	4990871
(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:	6641594
(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year ending no earlier than the date the issuer became eligible to use this form that were not previously used to reduce registration fees payable to the Commission:	0
(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:	6641594
(v) Net sales -- if Item 5(i) is greater than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	0
(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years -- if Item 5(i) is less than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	(1650723)
(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee (See Instruction C.9):	0.0001531
(viii) Registration fee due [multiply Item 5(v) by Item 5(vii)] (enter "0" if no fee is due):	0

6. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year (see Instruction D):

0

7. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due [Item 5(viii) plus Item 6]:

0

8. Explanatory Notes (if any):

Signatures

This report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the issuer and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By (Signature and Title)*

Name and Title	Christopher Agbe-Davies, Vice President/Associate General Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Date	03/28/2025
Signature	/s/ Christopher Agbe-Davies

Annual Filing Information Record: 12

1. Name and address of issuer:

Name of Issuer	PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
Street 1	THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
Street 2	711 HIGH STREET
City	DES MOINES
State	IOWA
Country	UNITED STATES
Zip code and zip code extension or foreign postal code	50392

2. The name and EDGAR identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed. If the Form is being filed for all series and classes of securities of the issuer, check the box but do not list series or classes:

Class ID Record: 1

Class Name	Principal Freedom 2 Variable Annuity
Class ID	C000004196

3. Investment Company Act File Number:

811-02091

Securities Act File Number Record: 1

Securities Act File Number:

333-128079

4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:	12/31/2024
4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late (i.e., more than 90 calendar days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year). (See Instruction A.2) Note: If the Form is being filed late, interest must be paid on the registration fee due.
4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form.

5. Calculation of registration fee (if calculating on a class-by-class or series-by- series basis, provide the EDGAR identifier for each such class or series):

Series or Class (Contract) ID	C000004196
(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year pursuant to section 24(f) or rule 456(e):	2419156
(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:	4232022
(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year ending no earlier than the date the issuer became eligible to use this form that were not previously used to reduce registration fees payable to the Commission:	0
(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:	4232022
(v) Net sales -- if Item 5(i) is greater than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	0
(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years -- if Item 5(i) is less than Item 5(iv) [subtract Item 5(iv) from Item 5(i)]:	(1812866)
(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee (See Instruction C.9):	0.0001531
(viii) Registration fee due [multiply Item 5(v) by Item 5(vii)] (enter "0" if no fee is due):	0

6. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year (see Instruction D):

0

7. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due [Item 5(viii) plus Item 6]:

0

8. Explanatory Notes (if any):

Signatures

This report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the issuer and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By (Signature and Title)*

Name and Title	Christopher Agbe-Davies, Vice President/Associate General Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Date	03/28/2025
Signature	/s/ Christopher Agbe-Davies