# Beam Benefits

> Beam Benefits provides employer-sponsored dental, vision, life, disability and supplemental health benefits through digital quoting and administration tools. Founded by three engineers in 2012, it evolved from a connected toothbrush business into an ancillary benefits platform serving more than 25,000 small businesses. Principal Financial Group acquired it on September 1, 2026.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** Columbus, United States
- **Founders:** Alex Frommeyer (Co-founder; former CEO), Alex Curry (Co-founder; historically Senior Vice President of Insurance), Dan Dykes (Co-founder; historically Senior Vice President of People)
- **Products:** Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Supplemental health, Beam Disability powered by The Hartford
- **Notable:** More than 25,000 small business customers at acquisition in September 2026., Approximately $175 million in premiums in 2025, reported by Principal; this is not Beam revenue., Raised more than $200 million cumulatively by September 2023.

## Products & services

- **Dental insurance** — Customizable employer dental plans, preventive care, provider search and digital plan access; specific coverage varies by policy.
- **Vision insurance** — Employer vision benefits supported by VSP and other underwriting arrangements that vary by state.
- **Life insurance** — Group term and voluntary life offerings; current life coverage is underwritten by Nationwide.
- **Supplemental health** — Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness benefits; availability and terms vary.
- **Beam Disability powered by The Hartford** — Short- and long-term disability coverage through Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company.
- **Broker Portal and Lighthouse** — Digital quoting, enrollment, billing, plan administration and employee education tools.
- **Beam Brush and Beam Perks (retired program)** — Connected toothbrush and wellness rewards offering. Perks and warehouse operations ended in May 2025.

## Achievements

- More than 25,000 small business customers at acquisition in September 2026.
- Approximately $175 million in premiums in 2025, reported by Principal; this is not Beam revenue.
- Raised more than $200 million cumulatively by September 2023.
- Ranked 475 on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, reporting 219% revenue growth from 2020 to 2023.
- Named to Inc.’s Best Workplaces list in 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Principal completed the acquisition September 1. Beam’s leadership and more than 200 employees transitioned to Principal.
- **2026-09** — Principal said normal contacts and servicing would continue through the 2026 renewal season, with greater integration expected in 2027.
- **2026-07** — Principal announced its agreement to acquire Beam on July 7; financial terms were not publicly disclosed.
- **2025-05** — Beam ended Perks and warehouse operations, citing declining participation and rising costs.

## Links

- Website: https://www.beambenefits.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beambenefits
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/BeamBenefits
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeamBenefits
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeamBenefits

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