Stockholders' Equity - Dividend Limitations (Details) - Principal Life Insurance Company Only $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Dividend Limitations
Dividend limitation as percentage of statutory policyholder surplus (as a percent)	10.00%
Dividends that can be paid in upcoming calendar year without exceeding statutory limitation	$ 430.1

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