Updating Summary Prospectus dated May 1, 2024
For Current Policy Owners

PRINCIPAL® VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE ACCUMULATOR II
FLEXIBLE PREMIUM VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE POLICY

Issued by Principal Life Insurance Company through its
Principal Life Insurance Company Variable Life Separate Account

You should read this Updating Summary Prospectus carefully, particularly the section titled Important Information You Should Consider about the Policy. This Updating Summary Prospectus is only for the use of current Policy owners.
This Updating Summary Prospectus is being mailed to you instead of the longer statutory prospectus that was mailed to you in the past. The statutory prospectus is also available to you and contains more information about the Policy, including its features, benefits, and risks.
You can find the current statutory prospectus, Statement of Additional Information ("SAI"), and other information about the Policy, as well as information about the Underlying Funds online at www.principal.com/VULA2Report. You can also obtain this information at no cost by calling 1-800-247-9988 or by sending an email request to Lifeinsurance@principal.com. For additional questions about your Policy, please contact your registered representative.
Additional information about certain investment products, including variable life insurance policies, has been prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ("SEC's") staff and is available at Investor.gov.
The SEC has not approved or disapproved this Policy or passed upon the adequacy of this Updating Summary Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Updating Summary Prospectus Contents
Updated Information about Your Policy
Important Information You Should Consider about the Policy
Appendix: Underlying Funds Available under the Policy





Updated Information about Your Policy
This is a summary of certain Policy features that have changed since the statutory prospectus dated May 1, 2023. This may not reflect all of the changes that have occurred since you entered into your Policy.
Portfolio Companies
Allspring VT Discovery All Cap Growth Fund was formerly known as Allspring VT Omega Growth Fund.
PVC Principal LifeTime 2010 Account merged into PVC Principal LifeTime Strategic Income Account on or about April 28, 2023.
Putnam VT Large Cap Growth Fund was formerly known as Putnam VT Growth Opportunities Fund.

Important Information You Should Consider about the Policy

FEES AND EXPENSESLocation in Statutory Prospectus
Charges for Early Withdrawals
Guaranteed Maximum: $41.70 per $1,000 of Policy Face Amount (4.17%)
"Face Amount" refers to the life insurance coverage amount. If you fully surrender your Policy within ten years of the Policy Date shown on your Data Pages or a Face Amount increase, a surrender charge is imposed. For example, if you make an early withdrawal, you could pay a maximum surrender charge of up to $4,170 on a Policy with a Face Amount of $100,000. Surrender charges decline over time.
SUMMARY: FEE TABLES - Transaction Fees
Transaction ChargesIn addition to surrender charges, you may also be charged for other transactions, including a sales charge and taxes assessed on each premium paid, and transfer fees. SUMMARY: FEE TABLES - Transaction Fees
Ongoing Fees and Expenses
In addition to surrender charges and transaction charges, an investment in the Policy is subject to certain ongoing fees and expenses, including fees and expenses covering the cost of insurance under the Policy and the cost of optional benefits under the Policy. Such fees and expenses are set based on the characteristics of the Insured (e.g., age, sex, and rating classification). You should view the Data Pages for rates applicable to you. "Data Pages" are the pages of the policy which contain information specific to you, to the Insured and the Policy. Current or revised Data Pages may be sent to you from time to time.
SUMMARY: FEE TABLES - Transaction Fees and Periodic Charges Other Than Annual Underlying Fund Expenses
Investors will also bear expenses associated with the Underlying Fund Companies, as shown in the following table:SUMMARY: FEE TABLES - Annual Underlying Fund Expenses
Annual FeeMinimumMaximum
Investment Options
(Underlying Fund Fees and Expenses)
0.21%4.52%

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RISKSLocation in Statutory Prospectus
Risk of LossYou can lose money by investing in a Policy.PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE POLICY - Risk of Loss; Not a Short Term Investment
Not a Short-Term InvestmentThe Policy is not a short-term investment and is not appropriate for an investor that needs ready access to cash. If you take a withdrawal, any surrender charge will reduce the value of your Policy.
Risks of Underlying FundsAn investment in the Policy is subject to the risk of poor investment performance and can vary depending on the performance of the Underlying Funds. Each Underlying Fund has its own unique risks. A comprehensive discussion of the risks of each Underlying Fund may be found in the Underlying Fund’s prospectus. You should review these investment options before making an investment decision.PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE POLICY - Risks of Underlying Funds
Insurance Company RisksAn investment in the Policy is subject to the risks related to the Company. Any obligations (including under the Fixed Account), guarantees, or benefits are subject to the claims-paying ability of the Company. More information about the Company, including its financial strength ratings, is available at https://investors.principal.com/investor-relations/our-business/credit-ratings/default.aspx.GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY - General Account
Contract LapseWhen the Policy lapses, it terminates with no value and no longer provides any life insurance benefit upon the death of the Insured. Poor investment performance, partial surrenders, or policy loans may increase the risk of lapse. If your Policy lapses, you can only reinstate it under certain conditions, including making certain payments. PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE POLICY - Policy Termination (Lapse)

RESTRICTIONSLocation in Statutory Prospectus
InvestmentsWhile you may transfer amounts in the Divisions (which invest in shares of a corresponding Underlying Fund) and Fixed Account (including a Fixed DCA Account, if applicable), certain restrictions and transfer fees apply with regard to the number and amount of such transfers. Transfers are also subject to the excessive trading and market timing polices described in this prospectus.GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY - Limitations on Transfers
We reserve the right to remove or substitute Underlying Funds as investment options.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY - Reservation of Rights
Optional BenefitsSome optional benefits under the Policy are subject to limitations, restrictions, and additional charges, including with respect to their availability and the amounts that may be paid under such benefits. OPTIONAL BENEFITS UNDER THE POLICY
Withdrawals may reduce the value of a benefit by an amount greater than the value withdrawn, which could significantly reduce the value or even terminate the benefit.OPTIONAL BENEFITS UNDER THE POLICY
Not all of the options described in the prospectus are available or approved for use in every state. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY - Material State Variations

TAXESLocation in Statutory Prospectus
You should consult with a tax professional to determine the tax implications of an investment in, and payments received under, the Policy. There is no additional tax benefit to you if the Policy is purchased through a tax-qualified plan or individual retirement account (IRA), and withdrawals will be subject to ordinary income tax and may be subject to tax penalties
TAX ISSUES RELATED TO THE POLICY

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CONFLICTS OF INTERESTLocation in Statutory Prospectus
Investment Professional CompensationThe Company pays compensation to broker-dealers, financial institutions and other parties for the sale of the Policy, including commissions on premiums paid on the Policy. The Company and/or its affiliates may also pay other amounts such as marketing allowances, expense reimbursements and education payments. Such compensation may influence the financial intermediary or sales representative to recommend the purchase of this Policy over competing policies or over other investment options. PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE POLICY - Conflicts of Interest
ExchangesSome financial representatives may have a financial incentive to offer a new policy in place of the one you already own. You should only exchange an existing Policy if you determine, after comparing the features, fees and risks of both policies, that it is preferable to purchase the new policy rather than continue to own an existing Policy.PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE POLICY - Conflicts of Interest



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Appendix: Underlying Funds Available under the Policy
The following is a list of Underlying Funds currently available under the Policy, which is subject to change. Before you invest, you should review the prospectuses for the Underlying Funds, as may be amended from time to time. These prospectuses contain more information about the Underlying Funds and their risks. You can find the prospectuses and other information about the Underlying Funds online a www.principal.com/VULA2Report. You can also request this information at no cost by calling 1-800-247-9988 or by sending an email request to Lifeinsurance@principal.com.
The current expenses and performance information below reflects fees and expenses of the Underlying Funds, but does not reflect the other fees and expenses that your Policy may charge. Expenses would be higher and performance would be lower if these charges were included. Each Underlying Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of future performance.
Some of the Underlying Funds are “funds of funds.” A fund of funds is a mutual fund that invests primarily in a portfolio of other mutual funds. Operating expenses shown for a fund of funds include the fees and expenses that such fund incurs indirectly as a result of investing in other funds. More detail about the risks of investing in a fund of funds is available in such fund’s prospectus.
Fund Company and Fund Name and ClassFund TypeAdvisor/
Sub-Advisor
Current Expense RatioAverage Annual Total Returns
1 yr5 yr10 yr
Allspring VT Discovery All Cap Growth- Class 2*Large US EquityAllspring Funds Management/Allspring Global Investments, LLC1.00%33.17%13.54%10.42%
Allspring VT Index Asset Allocation- Class 2*Asset Allocation1.00%16.70%9.49%8.24%
American Funds Insurance Series Global Balanced - Class 2Asset AllocationCapital Research and Management Company0.77%13.83%7.44%5.40%
American Funds Insurance Series Growth - Class 2Large US Equity0.59%38.48%18.67%14.35%
American Funds Insurance Series International - Class 2International Equity0.78%15.84%4.83%3.41%
American Funds Insurance Series New World - Class 2*International Equity0.82%16.00%8.64%4.69%
American Funds Insurance Series Washington Mutual Investors - Class 2*Large US Equity0.52%12.60%9.91%11.30%
BNY Mellon IP MidCap Stock - Service ClassSmall/Mid US EquityBNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc./Mellon Investments Corp1.05%17.99%10.42%7.17%
BNY Mellon VIF Opportunistic Small Cap - Service ClassSmall/Mid US EquityBNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.1.07%9.01%8.88%5.89%
CVT Russell 2000 Small Cap Index - Class FSmall/Mid US EquityCalvert Research and Management/Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc.0.59%16.36%9.48%6.54%
CVT S&P 500 Index (not available to new investors after 4/25/2014)*Large US Equity0.28%25.92%15.39%11.68%
CVT S&P MidCap 400 Index - Class FSmall/Mid US Equity0.53%15.89%12.07%8.66%
ClearBridge Mid Cap - Class ISmall/Mid US EquityClearBridge Investments, LLC/Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC0.83%12.92%10.73%7.10%
DWS Small Mid Cap Value - Class B*Small/Mid US EquityDWS Investment Management Americas Inc1.17%14.59%8.38%5.13%
Fidelity VIP Contrafund - Initial ClassLarge US EquityFidelity Management and Research Co0.56%33.12%16.36%11.33%
Fidelity VIP Equity-Income - Service Class 2Large US Equity0.72%10.38%12.01%8.31%
Fidelity VIP Extended Market Index - Service Class 2Small/Mid US EquityFidelity Management & Research Co/Geode Capital Management, LLC and FMR Co., Inc.0.38%0.38%11.04%
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Fidelity VIP Gov't Money Market - Service ClassShort-Term Fixed IncomeFidelity Management and Research Co0.37%4.80%1.66%1.05%
Fidelity VIP Growth - Service Class 2Large US Equity0.83%35.89%19.34%14.51%
Fidelity VIP High Income - Service Class 2Fixed Income1.02%10.24%3.60%3.14%
Fidelity VIP International Index - Service Class 2International EquityFidelity Management & Research Co/Geode Capital Management, LLC and FMR Co., Inc.0.42%15.88%6.89%
Fidelity VIP Mid Cap - Service Class 2Small/Mid US EquityFidelity Management and Research Co0.82%14.80%12.17%7.85%
Fidelity VIP Total Market Index - Service Class 2Asset AllocationFidelity Management & Research Co/Geode Capital Management, LLC and FMR Co., Inc.0.37%25.71%14.73%
Franklin Templeton VIP Trust - Franklin Small Cap Value VIP - Class 2Small/Mid US EquityFranklin Mutual Advisors, LLC0.91%12.75%11.06%7.04%
Franklin Templeton VIP Trust - Templeton Global Bond VIP - Class 2*Fixed IncomeFranklin Advisers, Inc.0.75%2.88%(2.13%)(0.66%)
Invesco VI American Franchise - Series IILarge US EquityInvesco Advisers, Inc.1.11%40.60%15.88%11.42%
Invesco VI American Value- Series ISmall/Mid US Equity0.89%15.60%12.74%7.26%
Invesco VI Core Equity- Series IILarge US Equity1.05%23.09%12.67%7.53%
Invesco VI Health Care- Series IOther-Health0.98%3.02%8.75%6.87%
Invesco VI Main Street Mid Cap- Series IISmall/Mid US Equity1.13%14.14%10.32%6.45%
Janus Henderson Series Enterprise- ServiceSmall/Mid US EquityJanus Capital Management LLC0.97%17.78%13.14%11.82%
Janus Henderson Series Global Sustainable Equity- ServiceInternational EquityJanus Henderson Investors US LLC1.12%23.24%
Janus Henderson Series Global Technology and Innovation - ServiceOther-TechnologyJanus Capital Management LLC0.97%54.27%20.05%16.86%
Lord Abbett Series Fund Developing Growth- Class VC*Small/Mid US EquityLord, Abbett & Co, LLC1.04%8.17%8.90%6.82%
LVIP American Century Disciplined Core Value - Service ClassLarge US EquityLincoln Investment Advisors Corporation, through a sub-advisory agreement with American Century Investment Management Inc.0.96%8.24%9.92%7.92%
LVIP American Century Inflation Protection - Service ClassInflation-Protected Bond0.77%3.40%2.65%1.90%
LVIP American Century Mid Cap Value - Service ClassSmall/Mid US Equity1.01%6.03%10.90%8.61%
LVIP American Century Value - Service ClassLarge US Equity0.86%9.02%11.71%8.36%
LVIP American Century Ultra - Service ClassLarge US Equity0.90%43.51%19.24%14.64%
Macquarie VIP Small Cap Value - Service ClassSmall/Mid US EquityDelaware Management Company1.08%9.10%9.87%6.77%
MFS Blended Research Small Cap Equity- Service ClassSmall/Mid US EquityMassachusetts Financial Services Company0.76%18.67%10.01%8.00%
MFS Mid Cap Value- Service ClassSmall/Mid US Equity1.04%12.39%12.60%8.46%
MFS New Discovery- Service Class*Small/Mid US Equity1.12%14.25%10.81%7.41%
MFS New Discovery Value - Service Class*Small/Mid US Equity1.13%11.22%12.84%9.05%
Principal Variable Contracts Funds ("PVC") Core Plus Bond- Class 1Fixed IncomePrincipal Global Investors0.50%5.34%1.61%2.01%
PVC Diversified Balanced- Class 1Asset Allocation0.23%14.17%7.63%6.03%
PVC Diversified International- Class 1International Equity0.89%17.45%8.01%4.23%
PVC Equity Income- Class 1Large US Equity0.49%11.22%10.87%9.22%
PVC Global Emerging Markets- Class 1*International Equity1.16%12.53%4.18%2.17%
PVC Government & High Quality Bond- Class 1Fixed Income0.53%4.64%(0.06%)1.01%
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PVC LargeCap Growth I- Class 1*Large US EquityPrincipal Global Investors/T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. and Brown Advisory, LLC0.69%40.34%15.66%13.01%
PVC LargeCap S&P 500 Index- Class 1Large US EquityPrincipal Global Investors0.21%25.97%15.37%11.72%
PVC MidCap- Class 1Small/Mid US Equity0.55%26.08%15.60%11.87%
PVC Principal Capital Appreciation- Class 1Large US Equity0.65%25.15%16.03%11.89%
PVC Principal LifeTime 2020- Class 1Asset Allocation0.55%12.26%6.95%5.34%
PVC Principal LifeTime 2030- Class 1Asset Allocation0.58%15.09%8.64%6.33%
PVC Principal LifeTime 2040- Class 1Asset Allocation0.64%18.27%10.10%7.16%
PVC Principal LifeTime 2050- Class 1Asset Allocation0.69%20.38%11.02%7.68%
PVC Principal LifeTime 2060- Class 1*Asset Allocation0.75%20.28%11.32%7.73%
PVC Principal LifeTime Strategic Income- Class 1Asset Allocation0.54%10.79%4.54%3.64%
PVC Real Estate Securities- Class 1Small/Mid US Equity0.80%13.33%8.52%8.71%
PVC SAM Balanced- Class 1Asset Allocation0.73%16.00%8.12%6.23%
PVC SAM Conservative Balanced- Class 1Asset Allocation0.70%11.97%5.95%4.87%
PVC SAM Conservative Growth- Class 1Asset Allocation0.77%19.37%10.12%7.49%
PVC SAM Flexible Income- Class 1Asset Allocation0.65%9.37%4.29%3.92%
PVC SAM Strategic Growth- Class 1Asset Allocation0.80%21.86%11.78%8.26%
PVC Short-Term Income- Class 1Short-Term Fixed Income0.43%5.60%1.84%1.72%
PVC SmallCap- Class 1Small/Mid US Equity0.85%15.53%11.39%7.81%
Putnam VT Small Cap ValueSmall/Mid US EquityPutnam Investment Management LLC1.03%
Putnam VT Small Cap GrowthSmall/Mid US EquityPutnam Investment Management LLC1.14%
Putnam VT Large Cap Growth- Class 1BLarge US EquityPutnam Investment Management LLC0.90%44.47%18.49%14.39%
TOPS Managed Risk Balanced ETF- Class 2Asset AllocationMilliman Financial Risk Management, LLC/ ValMark Advisers, Inc.0.77%9.03%4.83%3.24%
TOPS Managed Risk Growth ETF- Class 2Asset Allocation0.75%11.14%5.86%3.33%
TOPS Managed Risk Moderate Growth ETF- Class 2Asset Allocation0.75%10.33%5.51%3.52%
VanEck VIP Global Resources - Class SOther-Natural ResourcesVan Eck Associates Corp1.36%(3.84%)10.34%(1.26%)
Wanger International*International EquityColumbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC1.14%16.95%6.45%3.50%
* The current expense ratio for this Underlying Fund reflects expense reimbursements and/or fee waiver arrangements reported in the Underlying Fund’s registration statement. Such arrangements may be terminated, and therefore, reflect temporary fee reductions.












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This Updating Summary Prospectus incorporates by reference the Statutory Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI) for the Policy, both dated May 1, 2024, as amended or supplemented, which are available online at www.principal.com/VULA2Report, by calling 1-800-247-9988, or by sending an email request to Lifeinsurance@principal.com.


Principal® Variable Universal Life Accumulator II
EDGAR Contract Identifier. C000004350

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