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Daniel Houston
Director/Board Member at
ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD.
Net worth: 49 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Daniel Joseph Houston is a businessperson who has been the head of 6 different companies. Presently, he is Chairman of American Council of Life Insurers. He is also Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Principal Financial Group, Inc. and Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Principal Life Insurance Co. and on the board of 14 other companies. Mr. Houston previously was Chairman at Professional Pensions, Inc. and Chairman at United Way of Central Iowa. Mr. Houston received an undergraduate degree from Iowa State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-15 | 453,495 ( 0.21% ) | 47 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-05-04 | 13,313 ( 0% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
ADT, INC. 0.01% | 2026-05-26 | 101,166 ( 0.01% ) | 678 824 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Daniel Houston active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ADT INC. | Director/Board Member | 2024-06-16 |
| ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2024-08-26 |
Future Ready Iowa | Director/Board Member | - |
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
 Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization which engages in promoting charitable giving and providing leadership on important community issues | Director/Board Member | - |
Greater Des Moines Partnership
 Greater Des Moines Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic and community development services | Director/Board Member | - |
Iowa Business Council
 Iowa Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Iowa Business Council is a private company based in Des Moines, IA. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advocates public policies | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Partnership for a Healthier America
 Partnership for a Healthier America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in transforming the food landscape for health equity | Director/Board Member | - |
America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc.
 America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides health insurance plans | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Daniel Houston
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Training of Daniel Houston
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
79
1st degree connections
32
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 32 |
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Arch Capital Group Ltd.
 Arch Capital Group Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance services | Finance |
Principal Financial Group, Inc.
 Principal Financial Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides retirement plans, asset management and insurance services | Finance |
Principal Life Insurance Co.
 Principal Life Insurance Co. Investment ManagersFinance Provides retirement, annuities, life, term insurance and financial planning services | Finance |
Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc.
 Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides pharmacy benefit management services | Technology Services |
Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co.
 Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Co. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a non-depository trust company | Finance |
Principal Financial Services, Inc.
 Principal Financial Services, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment management and insurance services | Finance |
Professional Pensions, Inc.
 Professional Pensions, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides pensions and health plans | Health Services |
Iowa State University
 Iowa State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc.
America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides health insurance plans | Finance |
Principal International LLC
 Principal International LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services | Finance |
Principal Bank
 Principal Bank Savings BanksFinance Operates as a federal savings bank | Finance |
Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp.
 Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates a medical center | Health Services |
The Financial Services Roundtable
 The Financial Services Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides advisory services to financial service industry | Commercial Services |
The Business Roundtable
The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advocates public policies | Commercial Services |
Iowa Business Council
Iowa Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Iowa Business Council is a private company based in Des Moines, IA. | Commercial Services |
United Way of Central Iowa
 United Way of Central Iowa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational & health services | Commercial Services |
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Greater Des Moines Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic and community development services | Commercial Services |
Principal Funds Distributor, Inc.
 Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides securities brokerage services | Finance |
Principal Financial Advisors, Inc. | |
Principal Global Services Pvt Ltd.
 Principal Global Services Pvt Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Finance |
Principal Trust Company (Asia) Ltd.
 Principal Trust Company (Asia) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment management services | Finance |
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization which engages in promoting charitable giving and providing leadership on important community issues | Commercial Services |
Morley Financial Services, Inc.
 Morley Financial Services, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | |
Employee Benefit Research Institute
 Employee Benefit Research Institute Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops saving application | Technology Services |
Principal Shareholder Services, Inc.
 Principal Shareholder Services, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance services | Finance |
Brasilprev Seguros e Previdência SA
 Brasilprev Seguros e Previdência SA Investment ManagersFinance Brasilprev is a specialist in the private pension market in Brazil. They aim to provide financial-security solutions and high-quality services to enable their clients’ life plans. The firm designs a portfolio for each investor profile, alternating risk and volatility. The funds and strategies that make up the portfolios are selected based on the macroeconomic scenario and can deliver a differentiated return for each risk profile, through diversification. | Finance |
American Council of Life Insurers
 American Council of Life Insurers Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance services | Finance |
Partnership for a Healthier America
Partnership for a Healthier America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in transforming the food landscape for health equity | Commercial Services |
ADT, Inc.
 ADT, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides monitored security, interactive home and business automation and related monitoring services | Commercial Services |
Future Ready Iowa | |
Fortune CEO Initiative |
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