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Letter From Our Independent Chairman

April 4, 2023

The Company’s culture and core values of Empower, Execute, Respect and Create remain strongly aligned with its business strategy. These values come to life in the ways associates execute against Jackson’s focused strategy to drive growth and meet our customers’ needs for protected retirement solutions. We continue to improve the understanding of the value annuities can offer as part of a holistic retirement portfolio and seek innovative ways to increase access to our products through product and distribution expansion and diversification. It is through these efforts that we will further our purpose of helping Americans achieve financial freedom for life.

Jackson maintained a balanced approach to capital management and further built our track record of consistent capital return to shareholders, including $482 million returned in 2022 through a combination of dividends and share repurchases. We remain confident in our ability to generate capital and have established a capital return target range of $450-$550 million for 2023. In February 2023, we announced a nearly 13% increase to our first quarter dividend over the prior year level, raising it to $0.62 per common share, and the Board authorized an additional $450 million to our existing share repurchase program. As we look to the future and our strategy evolves, we will continue to seek opportunities to utilize capital to reinvest in the growth of our business.

The combination of diverse perspectives and depth of experience brought to the Board by our Directors proved constructive in our first full year as we addressed key issues of oversight for the Company on your behalf. We conducted a detailed process to review, update and enhance our governance structure and documents, including the adoption of a majority voting standard for uncontested director elections. Further, as part of our commitment to reducing risk through good environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, we published Jackson’s first annual ESG Report in May 2022, with full Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) disclosures.

The Compensation Committee continued the evolution of Jackson’s executive compensation program to maintain its pay-for-performance focus while transitioning from a UK-based compensation structure to one that is in line with U.S. public company standards. The new pay mix emphasizes long-term equity incentive compensation to further align executives’ interests with those of long-term shareholders.

We conducted our first annual Board and Committee self-assessments, allowing us to identify where strengths and opportunities exist and look for ways to serve all our stakeholders at the highest levels.

Importantly, Jackson supports its associates in many ways, including through competitive compensation and a benefits package that is consistently rated highly by associates. Our associates are the driving force behind Jackson’s long-standing history of giving back to local communities where they live and work through volunteerism, nonprofit board service and charitable giving. In alignment with our overall corporate mission, our approach to supporting nonprofits strengthens families in need, creates economic opportunities for individuals and ultimately supports financial well-being.

In 2022, we continued our focus on engaging with you, our shareholders. Our investor relations team led more than 60 meetings with over 50 investors representing approximately half of our shares outstanding. I enjoyed engaging with many of you over the course of the year and appreciate your willingness to share your perspectives and key priorities. I can assure you that the Board takes your views into account as we perform our oversight function. I also hope these conversations helped further our investors’ understanding of Jackson’s value proposition within the industry and to its shareholders.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I look forward to engaging with you in the months ahead and encourage your participation at our Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 19, 2023.

Thank you for your support and confidence in Jackson.

Steven A. Kandarian
Independent Chair of the Board of Directors
Jackson Financial Inc.

Notice of 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Items of Business and Board Voting Recommendation:

Please cast your votes by one of the following methods:

For specific instructions on voting, please refer to Questions and Answers-Voting Information.

Attendance at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Your vote is important to us. Even if you plan to attend the annual meeting, we urge you to vote as soon as possible. You may vote your shares in person, over the Internet or via a toll-free telephone number. If you received a paper copy of a proxy or voting instruction card by mail, you also may submit your proxy or voting instruction card for the annual meeting by completing, signing, dating and returning your proxy or voting instruction card in the pre-addressed envelope provided.

By order of the Board of Directors.

Andrea Goodrich
Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MAY 19, 2023

This Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement and Form of Proxy, and our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K are available under Financials in the investor relations section of our website at investors.jackson.com/financials/sec-filings and may be obtained free of charge upon written request to the Corporate Secretary at Jackson’s headquarters, 1 Corporate Way, Lansing, Michigan 48951.

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Forward Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This proxy statement may contain “forward-looking statements,” which generally may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “expect,” “could,” “forecast,” “may,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “will,” or “would,” and similar words and phrases. Forward-looking statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance, are subject to assumptions, and are inherently susceptible to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those statements. Our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports we file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are also available in the investor relations section of our website at investors.jackson.com/financials/sec-filings, include additional factors that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those reflected in those forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs, projections or targets will be achieved or accomplished. Any forward-looking statements reflect our views and assumptions as of the date of this proxy statement, and we disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Certain financial data included in this proxy statement consists of non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measures. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures can be found in the “Definitions and Non-GAAP Financial Measures” Appendix of this proxy statement.

Certain financial data included in this proxy statement consists of statutory accounting principles financial measures. These measures are included in or derived from Jackson National Life Insurance Company’s annual and/or quarterly statements filed with the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services and available on our website at investors.jackson.com/financials/statutory-filings.

Proxy Statement

This proxy statement contains information about the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Jackson Financial Inc. (the “Company”, “Jackson”, “JFI”, “we”, and “our”). The Company is providing proxy materials to solicit proxies on behalf of Jackson’s Board of Directors (the “Board of Directors” or the “Board”). We are sending certain shareholders a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (“Notice”) on or about April 4, 2023. The Notice includes instructions on how to access the proxy statement, 2022 Annual Report to Shareholders, and Letter to Shareholders online. Shareholders who have previously requested a printed or electronic copy of the proxy materials will continue to receive such a copy of the proxy materials, which will be sent on or about April 4, 2023. See the Question and Answers section of this proxy statement for additional information.

Proxy Statement Summary

This proxy statement summary is intended to provide a broad overview of information contained elsewhere in this proxy statement and our 2022 Annual Report to Shareholders (“Annual Report”) and does not contain all the information you should consider when casting your vote. Please carefully review the entire proxy statement and Annual Report before voting.

2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders:

Meeting Agenda and Voting Matters

The Jackson Difference

We Are Guided by Our Purpose and Values

Jackson is committed to helping people achieve financial freedom so they can live the lives they want. Our corporate values of Empower, Execute, Respect, and Create guide our associate practices and decisions to build on our strong legacy.

We Are Primed for Sustainable Growth

As demand for new sources of retirement income increases and an aging U.S. population transitions into retirement, the core strengths that will enable us to maintain and grow our market leadership include:

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Differentiated products and well-known brand among advisors

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Industry-leading, diverse, and proven distribution capabilities

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Award-winning customer service and scalable operating platform

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High-quality investment management

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Attractive financial profile with a strong risk-management culture

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We Achieved Our Key Financial Targets and Maintain a Healthy Balance Sheet

Our financial performance in 2022 reinforced our proven ability to successfully navigate market stresses. We generated strong sales in the attractive RILA market, maintained robust levels of excess cash at the holding company, and our financial leverage was below our target range. Our healthy balance sheet enables the ongoing execution of our balanced capital management strategy, including our continuing commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

2022 Key Financial Targets

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Adjusted RBC ratio reflects the capital requirements of Jackson National Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, adjusted to include cash and highly liquid securities at Jackson Financial Inc. in excess of our target minimum.

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See the Appendix for the non-GAAP financial measures, definitions and reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures.

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Other Financial Highlights

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Please refer to Appendix A for an explanation of “Pretax Adjusted Operating Earnings” and “Adjusted Operating ROE” and a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to our results as reported under GAAP.

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Building a Track Record of Consistent Capital Return

We Stand for Positive Change

Making choices for the future is a responsibility we take seriously. Our environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) efforts reflect our commitment to a more confident future for all of us.

Recent highlights of our efforts include:

Our Director Nominees

The Company has nominated highly qualified, independent leaders to serve on its Board of Directors. Our director nominees bring a diversity of attributes, skills, experiences, and backgrounds to our Board, combining to create an effective Board focused on the long-term goals and needs of the Company’s shareholders and other stakeholders.

We ask you to vote FOR all the director nominees listed in Proposal 1  —  Election of Directors below.

Each current director attended at least 75% of the Board and committee meetings on which he or she sits. Detailed information regarding these individuals is set forth in this proxy statement summary and under Proposal 1. The Nominating and Governance Committee and the Board believe that the nominees provide the relevant and comprehensive experience, qualifications, attributes, skills, and backgrounds that, in light of Jackson’s business, structure, and challenges, are needed to provide highly effective oversight of the Company’s business, risks, and current and long-term strategic needs.

Shareholder Engagement Highlights

During 2022, Jackson held over 60 meetings with over 50 investors representing approximately one-half of its shares outstanding. In its 2022 inaugural fall shareholder engagement, the Company extended 14 invitations to governance teams of our larger shareholders to meet and held five virtual meetings. Our independent Board Chair and executives engaged in discussions with shareholders throughout the year to better understand and appreciate their perspectives on a variety of topics, including Company performance and strategy, corporate governance, executive compensation, and environmental, social, and governance topics. These engagement efforts and any shareholder feedback received is shared with the full Board at each regular board meeting. We intend to continue an open dialogue with shareholders through our regular outreach program in 2023 and beyond.

Corporate Governance Practices

Jackson’s governance framework is a set of principles, guidelines and practices that support our values and long-term value creation for our shareholders. Our Board ensures that Jackson maintains its robust governance framework and strong ethical culture as we continue our journey as a standalone public company. We regularly review, update, and enhance our corporate governance practices and compliance and training programs, as appropriate, in light of shareholder interests, changes in applicable laws, regulations and stock exchange requirements, and the evolving needs of our business. Our corporate governance highlights include:

The Board recognizes that governance is an evolving process and has established the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines to provide the Board with a general framework in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities. Each year, the Board reviews, and updates, as appropriate, the Corporate Governance Guidelines to address emerging needs and practices. Of note, in 2022, the Board approved changes to the Corporate Governance Guidelines that included a resignation policy in connection with the Company’s newly adopted majority voting standard.

The Corporate Governance Guidelines are available under Governance in the investor relations section of our website at investors.jackson.com/governance.

Executive Compensation

Key objectives of our executive compensation program are the following:

2022 Pay Mix

We ask you to vote FOR the Advisory Vote to approve the compensation of the Named Executive Officers described in Proposal 3 — Say-on-Pay below. Our NEOs include our president and chief executive officer (“CEO”), chief financial officer (“CFO”), and the three additional most highly paid, currently employed executive officers as listed in the Summary Compensation Table in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis Section.

Proposal 1 — Election of Directors

Your Board recommends a vote FOR each of the Director nominees

The Company’s success and long-term value benefit from the judgment, skills, and experiences of its directors. The Board considers nominees who have demonstrated integrity and accomplishment in their business and professional careers and who possess the necessary experience and background to contribute to the Board and Jackson. In addition, the nominees engage in continuing education and other programs to remain current in their particular areas of expertise, to further their understanding of corporate governance, and to gain knowledge in other matters relevant to Jackson.

The Board nominees consist of highly qualified leaders with significant accomplishments in their respective fields. All Board nominees have a breadth of executive leadership experience. In these positions, they have developed extensive and wide-ranging management experience, including strategic and financial planning, public company financial reporting, compliance, risk management, and leadership development. The Board believes each of the current nominees qualifies for service on the Board of Directors. The Board and the Nominating and Governance Committee further believe the skills, qualities, attributes, and experiences of our directors provide us with business acumen and a diverse range of perspectives to effectively address Jackson’s evolving needs and represent the best interests of Jackson’s shareholders.

Pursuant to our Amended and Restated By-Laws, each nominee for election in an uncontested election is elected by the affirmative vote of the majority of votes cast, which means that the votes cast “for” a nominee’s election must exceed the votes cast “against” such nominee’s election. As required by our Corporate Governance Guidelines, each nominee has tendered his or her irrevocable resignation to the Board that will be effective upon (i) the director receiving a greater number of votes “against” his or her election than votes “for” such election, and (ii) the Board’s acceptance of such resignation. Abstentions are not considered votes cast and will have no effect on the proposal. Broker non-votes will not affect the outcome of the vote.

To assist with candidate assessment, the Nominating and Governance Committee utilizes a matrix, which is reviewed annually, of the relevant skills and experiences that evolve with the Company’s business and strategy. With this in mind, the Board, led by the Nominating and Governance Committee chair, identified the following skills and experiences as most relevant for the Company’s Board at this time:

Our Director Nominees

Director Attributes and Skills

The Board, led by the Nominating and Governance Committee, has identified the following attributes, skills, and experiences as most relevant for the Company’s Board at this time. We look to each director to be knowledgeable in these areas. However, we indicate those particularly prominent attributes, skills, and experiences which the director brings to the Board.

Corporate Governance

Our purpose-driven culture embraces the values of empowerment, execution, respect, and creativity. Because our associates think like owners, the Company empowers our associates to create a sustainable and ethical business, a practice that has guided the Company over the long term. Our Board of Directors embodies these values and acts as the steward of the Company, promoting the long-term value and health of Jackson in the interests of shareholders and our many other stakeholders consistent with good corporate citizenship.

The Board is entitled to exercise all corporate authority, except for those matters reserved to the shareholders. The Board oversees the implementation of and compliance with standards of accountability and monitors the effectiveness of management policies and decisions to ensure the Company is managed in such a way to achieve its objectives. Our corporate governance policies and practices are contained in our governance documents, including our Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Amended and Restated By-Laws, Corporate Governance Guidelines, and committee charters.

Areas of Focus for the Board:

Corporate Governance Highlights

Building Our Board of Directors

Prior to becoming a standalone public company, Mr. Kandarian was appointed as the Chair of the Board of Directors (“Chair”) by our former parent company. Mr. Kandarian, in close coordination with senior management, developed the initial criteria for identifying and recruiting directors, including industry experience, independence, character, ability to exercise sound judgment, diversity, demonstrated leadership, and ethics and integrity. The Board adopted the following key policies and practices to continue to build and maintain a skilled and well-qualified body that we believe effectively fulfills its duties and responsibilities to our shareholders.

Director Criteria and Nominating Process

Director Qualifications and Diversity

We believe utilizing a broad search and well-developed search criteria leads to a Board of Directors aligned with our business, our strong corporate governance practices, and our ESG goals. Above all else, candidates for our Board must possess the highest level of integrity and strength of character. Our Board also recognizes that the criteria and composition of a best-in-class Board changes over time as the business and goals of the Company evolve. To address this, the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Board review the criteria for selection and the current Board composition annually to ensure the best candidates are nominated each year. Specifically, the Nominating and Governance Committee

assesses the skills and the experience needed to perform oversight of the Company’s strategy and business and compares

the skills and experience of both current directors and potential director nominees.

Our nine Board members self-identify their skills and qualifications and, as a whole, reflect a balanced and qualified Board, as reflected below.

In addition, the Nominating and Governance Committee considered racial, ethnic and gender diversity to be an integral part in selecting a balanced slate of candidates. Our commitment to ensuring a diverse Board is reflected in directors Lily Fu Claffee, Russell G. Noles, Laura Prieskorn, and Esta E. Stecher, who enhance the diversity of our Board in addition to bringing valuable perspectives and experiences.

Director Independence

Our Board is committed to strong governance practices, including director independence. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines require that a majority of our directors be independent. Of our current Director nominees, all but Ms. Prieskorn, our CEO, are independent. To determine independence, the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Board consider the independence requirements under the New York Stock Exchange’s (“NYSE’s”) independence standards. See the Director Independence Analysis section below for more information.

Director Nominee Selection Process

The Nominating and Governance Committee’s process in evaluating potential nominees recommended by its members, other members of the Board, or other persons will begin with evaluation of the skills, experience, and diversity necessary to provide independent oversight of management, and the performance of current directors. If new directors are needed, the Nominating and Governance Committee will then conduct targeted efforts to identify and recruit individuals who have the qualifications identified through the director nominee selection process. With new nominations, the Nominating and Governance Committee will actively seek highly qualified women and individuals from underrepresented communities to include in the Board nominee pool. Additionally, the Nominating and Governance Committee will instruct its third-party search firms to include diverse candidates in slates of potential nominees. New candidates will be screened, vetted, and

meet with several current members of the Board as a part of the selection process. The Nominating and Governance Committee will then recommend candidates selected for nomination to the Board for review, consideration, and approval as director nominees in our proxy statement.

The Nominating and Governance Committee will evaluate candidates recommended by shareholders using the same criteria discussed above. Any shareholder who would like the Nominating and Governance Committee to consider a candidate for Board membership must send timely notice delivered in accordance with the requirements specified in our Amended and Restated By-Laws. Such notice shall include all information required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors, including the name and address of the proposing shareholder and of the proposed candidate, the business, professional and educational background of the proposed candidate, and a description of any agreement or relationship between the proposing shareholder and proposed candidate. Such notice shall also include a written consent of the proposed candidate to be identified as a nominee and to serve as a director if elected. The communication must be sent by mail or other delivery service to the attention of the Corporate Secretary at Jackson’s headquarters. See the Questions and Answers section of this proxy statement for more information.

Annual Election of Directors

Jackson’s directors are elected for one-year terms each year at the annual meeting of shareholders. If elected in 2023, each of the Board’s nine nominees will serve until the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders. As permitted under Delaware law, majority voting is applied to elections of directors in uncontested elections.

Board Refreshment, Ongoing Education, and Assessment

Board Refreshment

The Board believes that a fully engaged Board is a strategic asset of the Company, and fresh viewpoints and perspectives are important for informed decision-making. At the same time, the Company believes that directors develop a deeper understanding of the Company over time, which provides significant shareholder value, and that year-over-year director continuity is beneficial to shareholders. In addition to relevant professional experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills for directors, the Board’s Corporate Governance Guidelines also identify personal characteristics that should be considered, including reputation for integrity, ethics, individual accountability, judgment, independence, diversity, and a commitment to full participation on the Board and its committees. While the Board will seek a diverse slate of candidates, final consideration of nominees will be given to candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, or national origin.

The Board will fill vacancies when they arise and, based on the Nominating and Governance Committee’s annual review and recommendation, will evaluate whether its directors collectively have the right mix of experience, qualifications, attributes, skills, backgrounds, and diverse viewpoints necessary for the Board to be a good steward for the Company’s shareholders. The results of these evaluations will be used to identify desirable skill sets for potential Board nominees and to screen director candidates. In planning for future Board refreshment and director succession, the Nominating and Governance Committee will consider potential director candidates, taking into consideration the factors set forth in its committee charter and the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines.

The Corporate Governance Guidelines provide for an initial Board size of nine directors, which may be modified by resolution of the Board. The current Board of Directors were elected at our annual meeting of shareholders in June of 2022, and all are director nominees for election at the Company’s Annual Meeting. The Board considers the optimal size, structure, composition, and committee chairs, based on the Nominating and Governance Committee’s review and recommendation, and will refresh the Board as needed and appropriate, with an anticipated mix of tenure and diversity.

Mandatory Retirement Age

To enable Board refreshment, under our Corporate Governance Guidelines, directors may not stand for reelection or appointment to the Board after reaching age 75. To ensure thoughtful succession planning rather than a mechanical retirement process, the Board may approve exceptions to this policy.

Director Continuing Education

The Company places high importance on a robust orientation program, and continuous development of the Board because they are key to the ability of directors to fulfill their roles. Directors receive ongoing education and development opportunities in meeting with management representatives from our business and functional areas, and reviewing and discussing the Company’s strategic plans, financial statements, key issues, policies, and practices. Directors are encouraged to enroll in continuing education programs, at our expense, on corporate governance and critical issues associated with a director’s service. Our Board regularly receives management reports on subjects, including hedging, investments, capital structure, strategy, investor relations, human capital management, Diversity and Inclusion, ESG, legal and regulatory developments, technology, data privacy, and cybersecurity.

Board and Committee Annual Evaluations

The Board recognizes a rigorous, ongoing evaluation process as an essential component of strong corporate governance practices that promotes continuing Board effectiveness. Each year, our Nominating and Governance Committee oversees a Board and committee evaluation process consistent with the NYSE standards, our Corporate Governance Guidelines, and the charters of each of the Board committees. The Board and committees’ annual evaluation process is reflective and expansive, including both individual evaluations of the Board and performance evaluations of each committee. The Nominating and Governance Committee solicits feedback using a written questionnaire and through separate committee and Board discussions. Further, the Board Chair conducts one-on-one calls with each director to discuss the Board’s performance and each director’s assessment of the Board’s culture, process, and discussions and their substantive content. Each committee and the Board discuss the results of the annual evaluations in executive session, identify areas for further consideration and opportunities for improvement, and plans to address actionable matters.

Leadership Structure and Board Oversight

Leadership Structure

The Board has strong governance structures and processes in place to ensure independent oversight of management.

Independent Chair

The Board regularly and carefully considers its leadership structure. The Board currently believes having separate individuals serve as the Chair and the CEO best serves the Board in fulfilling its roles and responsibilities on behalf of Jackson’s shareholders. The independent directors perform their duties, as a Board or in committees comprised solely of independent directors, including selecting, evaluating performance of, and setting compensation for the CEO.

Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that if the Board combines the offices of Chair and CEO, a lead independent director shall be appointed annually by the independent directors.

Responsibilities of the Independent Chair

The Chair is responsible for facilitating Board involvement in major issues and/or proposals, ensuring the Board is addressing major strategic and operational initiatives, providing an appropriate level of risk oversight, reviewing and approving meeting agendas and information to be provided to the Board, consulting with directors, the CEO and management, and presiding at Board meetings, executive sessions of the Board and shareholder meetings. The Chair promotes and facilitates effective communication and serves as a conduit between the Board and CEO and other members of the management team. At present, the Board believes that maintaining separate roles of the Chair and CEO strengthens Jackson’s corporate governance and is expected to contribute to enhanced oversight of management as it seeks to create long-term value for our shareholders.

Board Oversight

The Board recognizes the importance of a Company strategy designed to create sustainable long-term value for Jackson’s shareholders and other stakeholders. The execution of our strategy ensures Jackson achieves its objective to help Americans grow and protect their retirement savings and income to enable them to pursue financial freedom for life. The Board and its committees regularly review and discuss with management progress related to Jackson’s core values: Empower, Execute, Respect and Create. The Board believes that the Company’s values and culture continue to be strongly aligned with its business strategy to create value. The Board and its committees also review and discuss with management matters related to our people, including commitments and progress toward inclusive and diverse representation among our associates, associate engagement, compensation and benefits, business conduct and compliance, and executive succession planning.

The Board values and embodies our culture of ethical behavior and recognizes that integrity is essential to what we do every day, as reflected in the Board’s adoption of the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics. See the Governance Documents section of this proxy statement. Further, the Board’s commitment to supporting our communities and motivating others to engage in positive change underscores the Board’s commitment to our ESG initiatives for our stakeholders. See the Environmental, Social, and Governance section of this proxy statement.

Selected Areas of Board Oversight

Board Oversight of Strategy

The Board actively engages with management and oversees the implementation of Jackson’s strategy as to products, distribution, financial, regulatory, and ESG matters. The Board annually reviews the Company’s strategic plans and the principal issues (especially financial, accounting, and risk management issues, as well as the Company’s approach to limiting ESG risks) that the Company is facing or may face in the future. During such review, the Board works with management to develop and assess key elements of our business and financial plans, strategic initiatives, and near-term and long-term initiatives. This process involves Board sessions with our senior leadership team dedicated to the review of Jackson’s overall strategy, opportunities, challenges, and capabilities. This annual strategic review process also helps shape the strategic content presented in our communications with the investment community. In addition to business strategy, the Board also reviews Jackson’s short-term and long-term financial plans, which serve as the basis for the annual operating and capital plans for the upcoming year. The Board receives regular updates and evaluates progress made as well as related challenges and risks.

Board Oversight of Talent, Succession Planning and other Human Capital Matters

The Board recognizes the importance of continuity of Board and management leadership. Recruiting, developing, promoting, and retaining top talent is a key priority for the Company. The Board has delegated primary oversight responsibility for management development and leadership succession planning to the Nominating and Governance Committee. The Nominating and Governance Committee oversees the development of appropriate succession planning with respect to the Chair of the Board, the chair of each committee of the Board, and the CEO of the Company. In addition, to promote continuity in senior management of the Company, the Nominating and Governance Committee oversees succession planning with respect to other key executive officers. The Nominating and Governance Committee reports

periodically on its activities to the full Board. The Company’s Chief Human Resources Officer presents an annual talent review to the Nominating and Governance Committee. To ensure the succession planning and management development process supports and enhances Jackson’s strategic objectives, the Board and the Nominating and Governance Committee will also receive reporting on the Company’s current pool of executive talent, identified retention strategies, and leadership potential including both short- and long-term development plans.

Board Oversight of Risk

The Board believes that evaluating the executive team’s management of risks that do and may impact Jackson is one of its most important areas of oversight. This responsibility is shared among the committees and each committee apprises the full Board of significant risk topics and management’s response and mitigation planning.

The Company’s risk framework, based on the three lines model, supports management’s effective risk management.

We believe disciplined and effective risk oversight is fundamental to our strategy to deliver sustainable, long-term value to our shareholders. Management implements the risk framework based on a three lines model, illustrated above. Our Board, working directly with and through its committees, sets the Company’s risk appetite and oversees the management of significant risks affecting Jackson. The Board directly oversees the corporate risk and other matters reserved to the full Board, approves and oversees the Company’s risk framework and risk appetite, and discusses and reviews with management significant risks affecting the Company, including matters escalated by the Board committees from within their respective areas of oversight, as set out below.

Selected Areas of Committee Oversight of Risk

Finance and Risk Committee

Our Finance and Risk Committee assists the Board with oversight of the Company’s risk framework, which includes annual reviews of risk limits and the effectiveness of risk management. The committee regularly reviews top risks identified by management, the Company’s risk appetite, and financial and non-financial risks, including information security and cybersecurity. As part of its oversight, the committee also reviews and discusses risks related to financial management matters at each meeting.

Audit Committee

Our Audit Committee’s duties and responsibilities include oversight of accounting and financial reporting processes, the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, and the performance of our internal audit function. The Audit Committee also has risk management oversight responsibility, which includes coordination with our Finance and Risk Committee to review management of business and financial risks, and to review compliance with significant applicable legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements.

Compensation Committee

Our Compensation Committee reviews and approves compensation for executive officers other than the CEO, including employment agreements or arrangements, and recommends for approval by the Board compensation arrangements for the CEO. In so doing, the Compensation Committee’s responsibilities include oversight of management’s efforts to ensure that the Company’s compensation programs do not encourage excessive or inappropriate risk-taking.

Nominating and Governance Committee

Our Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for, among its other duties and responsibilities, identifying and recommending candidates for election to our Board of Directors, and reviewing and recommending changes and enhancements to our Board governance. As part of its responsibilities, the Nominating and Governance Committee recommends, for the selection of new directors, appropriate criteria, including candidates with sufficient risk awareness and management expertise. The Nominating and Governance Committee also oversees the Company’s ESG programs and policies, the succession planning of the CEO and certain senior executives, and the Company’s human capital matters, including the Company’s talent strategy, hiring and attrition reporting, and diversity and inclusion strategy.

Board Oversight of ESG Matters

The Nominating and Governance Committee has primary responsibility for oversight of ESG matters. The Board and each of the other committees also review and discuss topics throughout the year on various ESG-related subjects. We believe this strong focus on governance supports the sustainability of our business.

See also the Environmental, Social and Governance section of this proxy statement.

Board and Committee Meetings and Committee Responsibilities

Board and Committee Meetings

Frequent Board meetings are critical not only for timely decisions, but also for directors to be well informed about Jackson’s operations and challenges. The Board meets at least four times annually, adding meetings, as needed. Our Board met eight times in 2022. Our four committees met a total of 24 times during that same period. During each committee meeting, committee members met in closed executive session, without management present. The committees report regularly to the full Board on their activities and actions.

Attendance

Directors are expected to regularly attend Board and committee meetings, as well as our annual meeting of shareholders. During 2022, each current director attended at least 75% of the Board and committee meetings on which he or she sits. All of our directors attended the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders.

Committee Structure and Composition

The Board maintains four standing committees: Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Governance, and Finance and Risk. As required by each committee’s charter, all members of each committee are independent directors. The Nominating and Governance Committee’s recommendations regarding appointments to each committee are considered by the Board and the Board makes appointments based on the recommendations.

The current committee appointments and leadership positions as well as a brief summary of the responsibilities of each committee are set forth below. The full charters, as adopted by the Board and anticipated to be amended from time to time, of the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Finance and Risk Committee, and the Nominating and Governance Committee, are available under the Governance section of the investor relations section of our website at investors.jackson.com/governance.

Our Board Committees

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All Audit Committee members are independent under applicable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the NYSE rules and are “financially literate.” The Board has determined that Gregory Durant, the committee’s chair, qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” under applicable SEC rules.

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All Compensation Committee members are independent under applicable SEC and NYSE rules and are “non-employee directors” for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and “outside directors” for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

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Engagement

Active Shareholder Engagement Informs Our Board

Shareholder Engagement

Jackson’s Board and management prioritize fostering long-term relationships with our shareholders. We proactively engage with shareholders and other stakeholders throughout the year to learn their perspectives on significant issues, including Board composition and practices, company performance and strategy, corporate governance, executive compensation, and environmental, social, and governance topics. This engagement helps us better understand shareholder priorities and perspectives and fosters constructive dialogue. Jackson is committed to a robust engagement program that promotes an active, year-round, open dialogue with shareholders and other stakeholders. These meetings strengthen Jackson’s relationship with our shareholders and reinforce our commitment to incorporate shareholder feedback into various decisions made by the Board and management.

2022 Shareholder Engagement Program by the Numbers

Our investor relations team maintains an open dialogue with the investment community, including our current shareholders. In addition to our quarterly earnings reports and quarterly earnings conference calls, the Company’s senior management engages in outreach through Jackson’s investor relations department, holding regular meetings with shareholders and participating in investor conferences. We communicate with investors and shareholders, as well as investment analysts, in small group sessions and through management presentations. We also reach out to existing and prospective shareholders over the course of each quarter. Investors and shareholders are invited to contact the investor relations team with questions regarding the Company’s results and strategy. In 2022, our investor relations team held over 60 meetings with over 50 investors representing approximately one-half of our shares outstanding. These investor relations-led engagements help build strong relationships with the investment community.

2022 Fall Shareholder Engagement Spotlight

We conducted our 2022 inaugural program of fall shareholder engagement by inviting our top shareholders to engage with us on a variety of topics. We extended invitations to 14 of our largest shareholders to meet individually and held five virtual meetings. Our independent Board Chair led some of the engagement meetings, along with our General Counsel, investor relations team, and Corporate Secretary.

Topics Covered During 2022 Shareholder Engagement

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While our engagements with shareholders in 2022 covered a broad set of topics, shareholders focused on ESG matters.

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Positive feedback on Jackson’s first published ESG Report

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A preference for majority voting over plurality voting for directors in uncontested elections

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An interest in our plans with respect to evolving our ESG reporting practices, including climate-related disclosure

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Support for the Company’s shift in NEO pay mix to strengthen the emphasis on long-term equity incentive compensation rather than the annual incentive bonus

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We share feedback from engagement sessions with our directors, which informs the Board’s discussions in key areas. Jackson and our Board remain committed to consistent and substantive shareholder engagement and to incorporating shareholder perspectives in our governance and compensation discussions and ESG initiatives.

Communication with the Board

Jackson has established a process by which shareholders and other interested parties may communicate with the Board, its committees, and/or individual directors on matters of interest. Such communications should be sent in writing to:

Additional information concerning this process is available in the Board of Directors Communications Policy available under Governance in the investor relations section of our website at investors.jackson.com/governance.

Non-Employee Director Compensation

The directors’ annual compensation program consists of a cash component and an equity component, with a greater emphasis on equity compensation. While directors do not receive additional fees for service on our Board committees, the chairs of our Board committees receive an additional cash retainer. The below table summarizes the directors’ total annual compensation:

Based on the recommendation of the Company’s Nominating and Governance Committee, who reviewed market data supplied by Mercer U.S. LLC (“Mercer”), the Board’s independent compensation consultant, the above compensation for our directors was approved by the Board in 2022. Mercer completed a competitive study of our compensation peer group (the compensation peer group is described in the “Our Compensation and Governance Practices” section of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis). After a review of Mercer’s presentation, the Nominating and Governance Committee confirmed that our current non-employee director compensation levels approximated the market median and did not make any changes for 2022.

2022 Annual Director Compensation

The Company compensates directors based on a Board-service year beginning June 1 and ending May 31 (the “Service Year”), which timing generally aligns with the annual service of a director elected at an annual meeting of shareholders.

As described above, each director is entitled to receive an annual cash retainer, an annual equity retainer, and, for those serving as chair of a Board committee, an additional committee chair cash retainer. Each director may choose to receive an equity award in lieu of a cash retainer with a target value equal to the cash retainer that would otherwise have been made to such director for the Service Year. The annual equity retainer and equity elected in lieu of the cash retainer payment are delivered in the form of restricted share units (“RSUs”) or, at the election of a director, in the form of restricted shares.

For the 2022 Service Year, each non-employee director, other than the Chair, was awarded: (i) a cash retainer of $125,000 plus, as applicable, a committee chair cash retainer in an amount as noted in the table above (or, if elected by the non-employee director, an equity award of equivalent value to the cash retainer(s)); and (ii) an annual equity retainer with an intended value of $150,000. The number of RSUs, or restricted shares, comprising the equity awards were determined by dividing the intended value of the awards by $35.03, the average closing price of the Company’s common stock for the 10-trading day period immediately preceding the grant date, rounded down to the nearest whole share or share unit.

Equity awards received in lieu of an annual cash retainer or committee chair cash retainer (as applicable), generally will vest in equal quarterly installments after the grant date, consistent with the frequency of the quarterly payment of the annual cash retainer that the director would have otherwise received. The annual equity retainer cliff vests on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of the next annual meeting of shareholders, subject to the director’s continued service on the Board through such date. All RSUs settle in the Company’s common stock on a one-for-one basis upon the director’s departure from the Board, and restricted shares will continue to be restricted until the director’s departure from the Board.

Ms. Prieskorn, who is an employee of Jackson, does not receive any compensation for her service as a director.

Board Chair Compensation

For the 2022 Service Year, the Board Chair was awarded: (i) a cash retainer of $270,000, (ii) a committee chair cash retainer of $20,000; and (iii) an annual equity retainer with an intended value of $330,000. The number of RSUs comprising the equity award were determined by dividing the intended value by $35.03, the average closing price of the Company’s common stock for the 10- trading day period immediately preceding the grant date, rounded down to the nearest whole share or share unit. The Board Chair’s annual equity retainer cliff vests on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of the next annual meeting of shareholders, subject to the Board Chair’s continued service on the Board through such date.

2022 Director Compensation Table

The table below summarizes each non-employee director’s annual compensation for the calendar year ended December 31, 2022. The amounts reported below are impacted by the timing of certain director compensation payments primarily because the full grant date fair value of equity awards granted in lieu of the annual cash retainer for the 2022 Service Year are reported, whereas only the portion of the annual cash retainer earned during the fiscal year is reported for those receiving cash.

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For Messrs. Durant, Kandarian, Lawton and Noles, this column includes annual cash retainer fees and chair fees (if applicable) for service through December 31, 2022. The amount in this column only reflects the cash Mr. Noles received for his annual cash retainer for the 2022 Service Year through December 31, 2022 as he elected to receive equity in lieu of cash for his 2021 Service Year. The value of that award was reported in the 2021 Director Compensation Table in our 2022 Proxy Statement. For Mses. Claffee and Stecher, and Messrs. Kirkland and Lippert, this column includes the value of RSUs and/or restricted shares for the period of June 01, 2022 through May 31, 2023, as they elected to receive equity in lieu of the cash retainer and chair fees (if applicable) for that period. The grant date fair values for equity awards received in lieu of cash were $116,745 for the annual cash retainer and $23,362 for the committee chair fees for Ms. Stecher.

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Non-employee directors, other than Mr. Kandarian, received an annual equity award (comprised of RSUs or restricted shares) with a grant date fair value of $140,107 on June 9, 2022 for Board service for the 2022 Service Year. Mr. Kandarian received an annual equity award comprised of RSUs with a grant date fair value of $308,222 on June 9, 2022 for Board service for the 2022 Service Year. The stock price used to calculate the grant date fair value for these awards was $32.72.

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All fair values were computed using the share price at the date of grant, in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 “Compensation — Stock Compensation.” See Note 16 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, for additional information on the Company’s Incentive Plan.

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In addition, as previously disclosed in our 2022 Proxy Statement, Mr. Kandarian received a grant of 4,180 RSUs with a grant date fair value of $160,387 on January 31, 2022, for service from February 1, 2021, to May 31, 2021. Due to an administrative error, these RSUs were not granted on October 4, 2021 as intended when the other equity awards to non-employee directors were granted.

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The following table sets forth unvested RSUs and restricted stock awards held by each director as of December 31, 2022:

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The amounts in this column represent the number of outstanding unvested RSUs and/or restricted shares, including dividend equivalents credited as of December 31, 2022.

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The values in this column were calculated by multiplying the number of unvested RSUs and/or restricted shares outstanding as of December 31, 2022 by $34.79, the closing price of Company common stock on December 31, 2022.

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Directors’ Stock Ownership Guidelines

Stock ownership guidelines applicable to non-employee directors were established following the Company’s demerger in 2021. These guidelines provide that within five years after appointment or election, a director must own Jackson common stock and common stock equivalents having a value of at least five times the annual cash retainer fee for serving on the Board. All directors are expected to comply with the ownership guidelines in the stated timeframe; once a director achieves the required ownership level, future changes in the annual cash retainer fee will not impact the director’s compliance with the guideline.

We also adopted an Insider Trading Policy that expressly prohibits the hedging or pledging of Company shares by directors or executive officers (see the Hedging and Pledging Prohibition section of this proxy statement). No directors have hedged or pledged any of the shares that they beneficially own.

Security Ownership

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners

The following table sets forth information concerning any person known to Jackson to beneficially own more than 5% of Jackson’s common stock, as of December 31, 2022, except as otherwise noted below. The information in the table and the related notes are based on statements filed by the respective beneficial owners with the SEC pursuant to Sections 13(d) and 13(g) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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As of February 1, 2022, all Class B Shares converted into shares of Class A Common Stock. As a result, no longer were Class B Shares issued and outstanding. On June 9, 2022, the Company’s shareholders approved the Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, which among other things, eliminated the authorized Class B Shares, leaving 1,000,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, as the sole class of authorized common stock.

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Unless otherwise indicated, percentages calculated are based on Jackson common stock outstanding as described in the Schedule 13G or 13G/A filed by each respective beneficial owner with the SEC.

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Based on information provided in a Schedule 13G filed on February 24, 2023, BlackRock, Inc., a parent holding company, has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 6,215,636 shares and the sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 6,411,352 shares. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of Jackson Financial Inc. The Schedule 13G certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of Jackson Financial Inc. and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.

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Based on information provided in a Schedule 13G/A filed on February 9, 2023, FMR LLC, a parent holding company, has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 5,657,285 shares and the sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 5,659,123 shares. One or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the common stock of Jackson Financial Inc. The interest of Fidelity Low-Priced Stock Fund, in the common stock of Jackson Financial Inc., amounted to 4,258,064 shares or 5.127% of the total outstanding common stock at December 30, 2022. Abigail P. Johnson is a Director, the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of FMR LLC. Members of the Johnson family, including Abigail P. Johnson, are the predominant owners, directly or through trusts, of Series B voting common shares of FMR LLC, representing 49% of the voting power of FMR LLC. The Johnson family group and all other Series B shareholders have entered into a shareholders’ voting agreement under which all Series B voting common shares will be voted in accordance with the majority vote of Series B voting common shares. Accordingly, through their ownership of voting common shares and the execution of the shareholders’ voting agreement, members of the Johnson family may be deemed, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, to form a controlling group with respect to FMR LLC. This filing reflects the securities beneficially owned, or that may be deemed to be beneficially owned, by FMR LLC, certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates, and other companies (collectively, the “FMR Reporters”). This filing does not reflect securities, if any, beneficially owned by certain other companies whose beneficial ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the FMR Reporters in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998). The Schedule 13G/A certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of Jackson Financial Inc. and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.

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Based on information provided in a Schedule 13G/A filed on February 21, 2023, Prudential plc has the sole power to vote or direct the vote, and the sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition, of 7,635,443 shares. Prudential plc owns 9.2% of the total common stock outstanding. This percentage is based on 83,036,974 shares of outstanding as of November 3, 2022, as set forth in Jackson Financial Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 10, 2022. Prudential plc certifies that, after reasonable inquiry and to the best of its knowledge and belief, the information in the Schedule 13G/A is true, complete, and correct.

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Based on information provided in a Schedule 13G/A filed on February 9, 2023, The Vanguard Group has shared voting power with respect to 76,771 shares, sole dispositive power with respect to 8,338,163 shares, and shared dispositive power with respect to 133,830 shares. The Vanguard Group, Inc.’s clients, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein. No one other person’s interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%. The Schedule 13G/A certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under §240.14a-11.

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Security Ownership of Directors and Management

The table below shows the ownership of Jackson common stock by each director nominee, each of our NEOs, and all director nominees and all executive officers as a group, as of April 4, 2023, except as otherwise noted below. Additional details on the outstanding equity awards held by non-employee directors are included in the Non-Employee Director Compensation section above. Further, additional details on each NEO’s outstanding equity awards are included in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section and related executive compensation tables below.

Beneficial ownership is broadly defined by the SEC. In general, a person beneficially owns securities if the person, alone or with another, has voting power or investment power (the power to sell) over the securities. Being able to acquire either voting or investment power within 60 days, such as by exercising stock options, also results in beneficial ownership of securities. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes following the table, each of the named persons had sole voting and investment power with respect to the indicated number of Jackson shares.

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An asterisk (*) indicates less than 1%.

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Mr. Durant owns 3,000 shares directly in a joint brokerage account in the name of Gregory T. Durant and Jill M. Durant, JTWROS TOD.

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Mr. Kirkland owns 6,500 shares indirectly through The Kirkland Family Trust DTD March 26, 2010, where Mr. Kirkland and his spouse are the grantors, beneficiaries, and trustees.

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Ms. Prieskorn owns 4,900 shares directly in a joint brokerage account in the name of L. Prieskorn and C. Prieskorn TTEE, where Ms. Prieskorn and her spouse are both the trustees and the beneficiaries.

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Mr. Myers owns indirectly (a) 25 shares held in a Uniform Transfer to Minors Act custodial account where Mr. Myers is the custodian and the shares are held for the benefit of Mr. Myers’s son; and (b) 400 shares held in a Traditional Individual Retirement Account in his spouse’s name only. Mr. Myers also owns directly 51,500 shares held in a joint brokerage account in Mr. Myers’s and his spouse’s name.

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Environmental, Social, and Governance

Jackson is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and strives to integrate ESG principles into its daily operations. Jackson’s strategy includes a balanced, long-term approach to serving our stakeholders, including customers, advisors, distribution partners, associates, the communities where we work, regulators, and shareholders. The Company will continue to evolve its ESG program in a manner that is beneficial to the Company and its investors. Currently, the Company reports with reference to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (“SASB”) standards to bring industry-specific consistency to our sustainability disclosure. We use the financials sector standards most closely aligned with our insurance business. We will continue to consider the most relevant frameworks and standards for potential future reporting, as those frameworks and standards evolve.

A Balanced Approach to ESG

Board Oversight and ESG Working Group

The Nominating and Governance Committee provides direct oversight of our ESG program, including diversity and inclusion initiatives. Our Chief Operating Officer leads our efforts with a multidisciplinary ESG Working Group, which includes senior leaders across the organization. The key objectives of the ESG Working Group include ensuring shared stakeholder commitment to our ESG standards and incorporation of these standards into our daily operations and long-term business strategy.

ESG Reporting

The Company reports with reference to the SASB standards to bring industry-specific consistency to our sustainability disclosure. We use the financials sector standards most closely aligned with our insurance business. SASB data is disclosed annually in our ESG Report, which may be found on jackson.com.

We also comply with the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services and the New York State Department of Financial Services standards and other financial services standards most closely aligned with our insurance business. Jackson continues to evolve its ESG program in a manner that is beneficial to the Company and its investors.

The Company’s ESG webpage can be found at jackson.com/the-jackson-difference/environmental-social-governance. The information on the ESG website is not incorporated by reference in, and does not form a part of, this proxy statement or any other SEC filing. The Company intends to publish its 2022 ESG Report in 2023.

Environmental

Sustainability & Climate Change

Jackson incorporates sustainability practices across the business, improving efficiency, practicing best-in-class facilities construction and maintenance, and measuring and mitigating climate-related risk. We are taking thoughtful steps to reduce our carbon footprint, consume energy more efficiently, and use natural resources in innovative and impactful ways, which result in reduced GHG emissions.

Our strong commitment to implementing long-term strategies that reduce our climate impact is demonstrated through activities like our on-site solar farm, recycling and waste diversion, and buildings with ENERGY STAR® certifications. In its first year of operation, the on-site solar farm is exceeding its targets for renewable energy generation and carbon reduction. In addition, our investment advisory subsidiary, PPM considers climate change and transition risk as part of our practice to invest Jackson’s General Account assets responsibly and JNAM evaluates external managers’ commitment to ESG principles.

Social

Valuing the People We Employ

Our strength lies in the people we employ and communities we serve. Jackson’s workplace culture is designed to offer significant career opportunities, competitive merit-based compensation, inclusive practices, world-class facilities, and the ability to work for a purpose-driven organization. We believe our collaborative and inclusive culture is one of our greatest strengths and is a significant factor in our ability to continue to be an industry leader. As of December 31, 2022, within Jackson’s workforce, approximately 46.9% of our associates are women and approximately 18.8% of our associates are racially diverse. In leadership, more than 50% of Jackson’s executive committee is gender or racially diverse. We are committed to workforce development and in 2022, 97.4% of associates received development training, totaling over 76,000 hours of training across the company.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council (“Advisory Council”), sponsored by the Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Operating Officer, assists the Company in identifying opportunities for advancing our diverse and inclusive work environment. The Advisory Council developed a framework and strategy, which includes ensuring an inclusive workplace, developing a diverse talent pool, leveraging diversity and inclusion in the marketplace and reporting our progress. We recognize the diversity of our associates’ backgrounds and cultures through voluntary, associate-led Business Resource Associate Groups (“BRAGs”). Supported by executive leadership and aligned with our mission and core values, our nine BRAGs provide opportunities to empower all associates to share their unique and diverse talents and experiences with each other.

Valuing The Communities We Serve

We demonstrate our commitment to corporate social responsibility through our corporate giving programs, which support nonprofits that strengthen families and create economic opportunities, ultimately improving the financial wellness of our entire community. We believe these community partnerships create shared value — we benefit from stronger associates, infrastructure, and opportunities in the places where we live and work; and our communities benefit from our donations and the commitment of our associates to giving back. The Company’s philanthropic efforts are multiplied by the generous giving of our associates through both local and national-level corporate giving programs.

Governance

The Company integrates ESG initiatives into its strategy and daily operations at each level of its business. This begins with direct ESG oversight by the Nominating and Governance Committee, which reviews the Company’s ESG programs and reporting, including environmental and sustainability, social responsibility to its communities, governance, the Company’s culture, talent strategy, and Diversity and Inclusion. The Compensation Committee oversees the Company’s programs and policies for executive compensation and supports the Nominating and Governance Committee in its oversight of the Company’s human capital management programs and policies with respect to leadership engagement and effectiveness. In addition, both the Nominating and Governance and Compensation Committees play a role in ESG oversight. We believe this strong focus on governance supports the sustainability of our business.

Information Security & Privacy for Customers

Jackson is devoted to upholding the highest standards for information security and data privacy programs through disciplined governance and risk management practices. Our Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) is a member of the senior leadership team and provides regular updates to the Board on cyber threats facing the organization, including the progress of our ongoing information security and privacy programs. The CISO also holds in-depth, dedicated sessions with the Finance and Risk Committee, scrutinizing cyber risks facing the Company. All members of staff, including temporary staff, are required to complete information security and privacy awareness training at least annually. Our Information Security Policy is regularly updated to align with multiple industry standards, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cyber Security Framework and relevant state insurance regulations in addition to Michigan and New York. We regularly assess and audit our program internally and externally, through benchmarking studies and assessments against our Information Security and Privacy Policies and Standards, and through external audits to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Our Privacy Policy is also regularly reviewed and updated to align with industry best practices and state and federal regulatory requirements.

Investing Responsibly

We recognize the indirect impact our investment portfolio can have on the environment and society. Our investment advisory teams at PPM and JNAM consider ESG factors in their respective investment processes to align with our shared values across the Company. PPM is a signatory to the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, which considers ESG factors when investing. JNAM oversees external managers on our variable annuity platform, performing a robust due diligence process that includes questions relating to ESG philosophy and processes.

See our summary oversight table in the Board Oversight of ESG Matters section of this proxy statement.

Proposal 2 — Ratification of
Independent Auditor

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG LLP as Jackson Financial Inc.’s independent auditor for 2023

The Audit Committee and the Board of Directors believe that the continued retention of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) to serve as the Company’s independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2023, is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders, and the Board is asking shareholders to ratify this appointment. Representatives of KPMG will be present at the meeting to respond to appropriate questions from shareholders and to make any desired statements. The Audit Committee is directly and solely responsible for the appointment or replacement, retention, termination, compensation, and oversight of the independent external audit firm that performs audit services. In considering KPMG’s appointment for the 2023 fiscal year, the Audit Committee performed the following:

Obtained and reviewed a KPMG report describing:

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any material issues raised by the most recent quality-control review, or peer review, of KPMG, or by any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities, within the preceding five years, with respect to one or more independent audits carried out by KPMG, and any steps taken to deal with any such issues;

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any publicly available reports issued within the past five years by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) or other governmental or professional authorities concerning KPMG;

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any PCAOB review of KPMG, or any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities, within the past five years, of KPMG, and any steps taken to deal with such issues; and

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to assess KPMG’s independence, reviewed all relationships between KPMG and the Company consistent with the applicable requirements of the PCAOB.

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Reviewed KPMG’s work in 2022 and evaluated KPMG’s qualifications, performance, and independence, including:

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the matters required to be communicated to audit committees in accordance with Auditing Standard No. 1301;

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the audit process, including, without limitation, any problems or difficulties encountered in the course of the performance of the audit, including any restrictions on the independent auditor’s activities or access to requested information imposed by management, and management’s response thereto, and any significant disagreements with management; and

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any “management” or “internal control” letter issued or proposed to be issued by KPMG to the Company.

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KPMG has been retained as the Company’s independent auditor continuously since 1999. To ensure continuing auditor independence, the Audit Committee will at least annually assess all relationships between the auditor and the Company consistent with the PCAOB requirements, review and evaluate the lead partner of the independent audit team, and ensure the proper rotation of KPMG’s audit partner, lead partner and concurring partner occurs.

Approval of the proposal requires the affirmative votes of a majority of the shares of Jackson common stock present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Abstentions will have the same effect as votes against the proposal.