Biggest changeManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | Policy and Contract Liabilities The table below represents a breakdown of our policy and contract liabilities: December 31, 2024 Separate Accounts Reserves for future policy benefits Other contract holder funds Market Risk Benefits Total (in millions) Variable Annuities $ 228,851 $ — $ 7,206 $ (5,176) $ 230,881 RILA 1 — — 11,685 6 11,691 Fixed Index Annuities 2 — — 8,515 37 8,552 Fixed Annuities — — 9,615 1 9,616 Payout Annuities — 1,095 844 — 1,939 Other Annuities 208 — — — 208 Total Retail Annuities 229,059 1,095 37,865 (5,132) 262,887 Total Institutional Products — — 8,384 — 8,384 Total Closed Life and Annuity Blocks 84 8,599 11,899 7 20,589 Total Policy and Contract Liabilities 229,143 9,694 58,148 (5,125) 291,860 Claims payable and other — 1,378 164 — 1,542 Total $ 229,143 $ 11,072 $ 58,312 $ (5,125) $ 293,402 December 31, 2023 Separate Accounts Reserves for future policy benefits Other contract holder funds Market Risk Benefits Total (in millions) Variable Annuities $ 219,381 $ — $ 8,396 $ (2,000) $ 225,777 RILA 1 — — 5,219 3 5,222 Fixed Index Annuities 2 — — 10,243 37 10,280 Fixed Annuities — — 9,736 1 9,737 Payout Annuities — 1,090 860 — 1,950 Other Annuities 198 — — — 198 Total Retail Annuities 219,579 1,090 34,454 (1,959) 253,164 Total Institutional Products — — 8,406 — 8,406 Total Closed Life and Annuity Blocks 77 9,362 12,291 7 21,737 Total Policy and Contract Liabilities 219,656 10,452 55,151 (1,952) 283,307 Claims payable and other — 1,446 168 — 1,614 Total $ 219,656 $ 11,898 $ 55,319 $ (1,952) $ 284,921 (1) Includes the embedded derivative liabilities in other contract holder funds re lated to RILA of $3,065 million and $1,224 mill ion at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Biggest changeManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | Policy and Contract Liabilities The table below represents a breakdown of our policy and contract liabilities: December 31, 2025 Separate Accounts Reserves for future policy benefits Other contract holder funds Market Risk Benefits Total (in millions) Variable Annuities $ 236,406 $ — $ 6,351 $ (4,265) $ 238,492 RILA 1 — — 20,282 17 20,299 Fixed Annuities — — 9,494 2 9,496 Fixed Index Annuities 2 — — 7,946 127 8,073 Payout Annuities — 1,169 854 — 2,023 Other Annuities — — — — — Total Retail Annuities 236,406 1,169 44,927 (4,119) 278,383 Total Institutional Products — — 11,021 — 11,021 Total Closed Life and Annuity Blocks 90 8,422 11,551 6 20,069 Total Policy and Contract Liabilities 236,496 9,591 67,499 (4,113) 309,473 Claims payable and other — 1,305 164 — 1,469 Total $ 236,496 $ 10,896 $ 67,663 $ (4,113) $ 310,942 December 31, 2024 Separate Accounts Reserves for future policy benefits Other contract holder funds Market Risk Benefits Total (in millions) Variable Annuities $ 228,851 $ — $ 7,206 $ (5,176) $ 230,881 RILA 1 — — 11,685 6 11,691 Fixed Annuities — — 9,615 1 9,616 Fixed Index Annuities 2 — — 8,515 37 8,552 Payout Annuities — 1,095 844 — 1,939 Other Annuities 208 — — — 208 Total Retail Annuities 229,059 1,095 37,865 (5,132) 262,887 Total Institutional Products — — 8,384 — 8,384 Total Closed Life and Annuity Blocks 84 8,599 11,899 7 20,589 Total Policy and Contract Liabilities 229,143 9,694 58,148 (5,125) 291,860 Claims payable and other — 1,378 164 — 1,542 Total $ 229,143 $ 11,072 $ 58,312 $ (5,125) $ 293,402 (1) Includes the embedded derivative liabilities in other contract holder funds re lated to RILA of $6,043 million and $3,065 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Decreases in equity markets increase the likelihood that a customer’s account value will be insufficient to cover the benefit paid to the beneficiary at the time of a claim following the customer’s death.
Decreases in equity markets increase the likelihood that a customer’s account value will be insufficient to cover the benefit paid to the beneficiary at the time of a claim following the customer’s death.
In Michigan, the Director of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (the Michigan Director of Insurance) may limit, or not permit, the payment of dividends from either Jackson or Brooke Life, Jackson's direct parent company, if it determines that the surplus of either of these subsidiaries is not reasonable in relation to their outstanding liabilities and is not adequate to meet their financial needs, as required by the Michigan Insurance Code of 1956.
In Michigan, the Director of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (the Michigan Director of Insurance) may limit, or not permit, the payment of dividends from either Jackson or Brooke Life, Jackson's direct parent company, if it determines that the surplus of either of these subsidiaries is not reasonable in relation to their outstanding liabilities and is not adequate to meet their financial needs, as required by the Michigan Insurance Code of 1956, as amended (the "Michigan Insurance Code").
Federal Home Loan Bank Jackson is a member of the regional FHLBI primarily for the purpose of participating in its collateralized loan advance program with funding facilities. Membership requires us to purchase and hold a minimum amount of FHLBI capital stock, plus additional stock based on outstanding advances.
Federal Home Loan Bank Jackson is a member of the FHLBI primarily for the purpose of participating in its collateralized loan advance program with funding facilities. Membership requires us to purchase and hold a minimum amount of FHLBI capital stock, plus additional stock based on outstanding advances.
Therefore, if equity markets increase over the short-term but return to lower levels in the longer-term, those step-up provisions could increase the benefit base relative to the account value, resulting in additional benefit payments paid by us compared to a scenario where equity markets had remained flat over time.
Therefore, if equity markets increase over the short-term but return to lower levels in the longer-term, those step-up provisions could increase the benefit base relative to the account value, resulting in additional benefit payments paid by us compared to a scenario where equity markets remained flat over time.
Other factors that are not directly related to interest rates can also give rise to an increase in liquidity requirements including, changes in ratings from rating agencies, general policyholder concerns relating to the life insurance industry ( e.g. , the unexpected default of a large, unrelated life insurer) and competition from other products, including non-insurance products such as mutual funds, certificates of deposit and newly developed investment products.
Other factors not directly related to interest rates can also give rise to an increase in liquidity requirements including, changes in ratings from rating agencies, general policyholder concerns relating to the life insurance industry (e.g., the unexpected default of a large, unrelated life insurer) and competition from other products, including non-insurance products such as mutual funds, certificates of deposit and newly developed investment products.
Due to our current portfolio structure and holdings, foreign currency movements are not material to the Company. This analysis estimates the potential changes in estimated fair value based on a hypothetical 50 basis point parallel shift (increase or decrease) in risk-free interest rates and a 10% change (increase or decrease) in equity market prices.
Due to our current portfolio structure and holdings, foreign currency movements are not material to the Company. This analysis estimates the potential changes in estimated fair value based on a hypothetical 100 basis point parallel shift (increase or decrease) in risk-free interest rates and a 10% change (increase or decrease) in equity market prices.
We modeled the impact of changes in market rates and prices on the estimated fair values of our market sensitive assets and liabilities as follows: • the net present values of our interest rate sensitive exposures resulting from a parallel 50 basis point shift (increase or decrease) in interest rates; and • the estimated fair value of our equity positions due to a 10% change (increase or decrease) in equity market prices.
We modeled the impact of changes in market rates and prices on the estimated fair values of our market sensitive assets and liabilities as follows: • the net present values of our interest rate sensitive exposures resulting from a parallel 100 basis point shift (increase or decrease) in interest rates; and • the estimated fair value of our equity positions due to a 10% change (increase or decrease) in equity market prices.
Accordingly, the reinsured MRB is recorded at fair value using internally developed models consistent with those used to value our direct MRBs. See Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 8 - Reinsurance of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on these accounting policies.
The reinsurance MRB is recorded at fair value using internally developed models consistent with those used to value our direct MRBs. See Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 8 - Reinsurance of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on these accounting policies.
Financial strength ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold securities and may be revised or revoked at any time at the sole discretion of the rating organization. As of February 18, 2025, the financial strength ratings of our principal insurance subsidiaries were as follows: Company A.M.
Financial strength ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold securities and may be revised or revoked at any time at the sole discretion of the rating organization. As of February 18, 2026, the financial strength ratings of our principal insurance subsidiaries were as follows: Company A.M.
Therefore, there can be no assurance that we will pay any cash dividends to holders of our stock or approve any further increase in the existing, or any new, common stock repurchase program, or any assurance as to the amount of any such cash dividends or stock repurchases. 77 Part II | Item 7.
Therefore, there can be no assurance that we will pay any cash dividends to holders of our stock or approve any further increase in the existing, or any new, common stock repurchase program, or any assurance as to the amount of any such cash dividends or stock repurchases. 81 Part II | Item 7.
In addition, life and annuity claims liabilities in course of settlement are included in other future policy benefits and claims payable. See Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 9- Reserve for Future Policy Benefits and Claims Payable of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on these accounting policies.
In addition, life and annuity claims liabilities in course of settlement are included in reserves for future policy benefits and claims payable. See Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 9 - Reserve for Future Policy Benefits and Claims Payable of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on these accounting policies.
We have the discretion, subject to contractual limitations and minimums, to reset the crediting terms on the majority of our fixed index annuities and fixed annuities. 74 Part II | Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | Policy and Contract Liabilities See Item 8.
We have the discretion, subject to contractual limitations and minimums, to reset the crediting terms on the majority of our fixed annuities and fixed index annuities. 77 Part II | Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | Policy and Contract Liabilities See Item 8.
The fees attributable to guaranteed benefits are generally calculated based on the benefit base, so the scenario in which equity markets increase and then later decrease will also result in relatively higher fee income. 91 Part II | Item 7A.
The fees attributable to guaranteed benefits are generally calculated based on the benefit base, so the scenario in which equity markets increase and then later decrease will also result in relatively higher fee income. 94 Part II | Item 7A.
GAAP net income volatility. 93 Part II | Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Depending on market conditions and our capital position, we may favor the use of one type of hedging instrument over another.
GAAP net income volatility. 96 Part II | Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Depending on market conditions and our capital position, we may favor the use of one type of hedging instrument over another.
As the coinsurance agreement transfers the economics of the investments in the segregated funds withheld account to Athene, they will receive an investment return equivalent to owning the underlying assets. At inception of the coinsurance agreement, the Athene Embedded Derivative was valued at zero.
As the coinsurance agreement transfers the performance of the investments in the segregated funds withheld account to Athene, they will receive an investment return equivalent to owning the underlying assets. At inception of the coinsurance agreement, the Athene Embedded Derivative was valued at zero.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data -- Note 12 - Market Risk Benefits of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the notable assumption updates included in the MRB calculation. 75 Part II | Item 7.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data -- Note 12 - Market Risk Benefits of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the notable assumption updates included in the MRB calculation. 78 Part II | Item 7.
The states in which our insurance subsidiaries are domiciled impose certain restrictions on our insurance subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends to their parent companies. See “Distributions from our Insurance Company Subsidiaries” below for a discussion of those restrictions .
The states in which our insurance subsidiaries are domiciled impose certain restrictions on our insurance subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends to their parent companies. See “Distributions and Dividends - Insurance Company Subsidiaries” below for a discussion of those restrictions .
Other Future Policy Benefits and Claims Payable In conjunction with a prior acquisition, we recorded a fair value adjustment related to certain annuity and interest-sensitive life blocks of business to reflect the cost of the interest guarantees within the in-force liabilities, based on the difference between the guaranteed interest rate and an assumed new money guaranteed interest rate.
Other Future Policy Benefits and Claims Payable In conjunction with a prior acquisition, we recorded a fair value adjustment related to certain annuity and interest-sensitive life blocks of business to reflect the cost of the interest guarantees within the in-force liabilities, based on the difference between the guaranteed interest rate and at purchase assumed new money guaranteed interest rate.
The sensitivity analysis reflects changes in fair value resulting from changes in interest rates or equity market levels and does not reflect changes in the economic value of assets or liabilities. 94 Part II | Item 7A.
The sensitivity analysis reflects changes in fair value resulting from changes in interest rates or equity market levels and does not reflect changes in the economic value of assets or liabilities. 97 Part II | Item 7A.
Any declaration of cash dividends or stock repurchases are at the discretion of JFI’s Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, earnings, liquidity and capital requirements, regulatory constraints, level of indebtedness, preferred stock and other contractual restrictions with respect to paying cash dividends or repurchasing stock, restrictions imposed by Delaware law, general business conditions and any other factors that JFI’s Board of Directors deems relevant in making any such determination.
Distributions and Dividends • Holding Company Any declaration of cash dividends or stock repurchases by JFI are at the discretion of JFI’s Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, earnings, liquidity and capital requirements, regulatory constraints, level of indebtedness, preferred stock and other contractual restrictions with respect to paying cash dividends or repurchasing stock, restrictions imposed by Delaware law, general business conditions and any other factors that JFI’s Board of Directors deems relevant in making any such determination.
We typically update our actuarial assumptions annually as discussed above, unless a material change is observed in an interim period that we feel is indicative of a long-term trend. The underlying assumptions may have a material impact on the measurement of the embedded derivative, including equity market movements.
We typically update our actuarial assumptions annually as discussed above, unless a material change is observed in an interim period that we feel is indicative of a long-term trend. The underlying assumptions may have a material impact on the measurement of the embedded derivative, including equity market movements. See Item 8.
In the past, our statutory TAC (total adjusted capital) may have been negatively impacted by minimum required reserving levels ( i.e. , cash surrender value floor) when reserve releases were limited and unable to offset losses from our hedging program. Jackson had an RBC ratio of 572%, 624% and 544% as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
In the past, our statutory TAC (total adjusted capital) may have been negatively impacted by minimum required reserving levels ( i.e. , cash surrender value floor) when reserve releases were limited and unable to offset losses from our hedging program. Jackson had an RBC ratio of 567%, 572% and 624% as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
GAAP, which primarily consist of $9.5 billion and $10.1 billion of mortgage loans as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively; • the analysis excludes the effect of market or interest rate impacts on assets and liabilities related to our funds withheld reinsurance treaties; • the analysis excludes real estate holdings; • the analysis excludes the impact of changes in income taxes; and • the analysis assumes that the composition of assets and liabilities remains unchanged upon measurement and excludes the impacts of management actions.
GAAP, which primarily consist of $9.9 billion and $9.5 billion of mortgage loans as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively; • the analysis excludes the effect of market or interest rate impacts on assets and liabilities related to our funds withheld reinsurance treaties; • the analysis excludes real estate holdings; • the analysis excludes the impact of changes in income taxes; and • the analysis assumes that the composition of assets and liabilities remains unchanged upon measurement and excludes the impacts of management actions.
Such restrictions, or any future restrictions adopted by the states in which our insurance subsidiaries are domiciled, could have the effect, under certain circumstances, of significantly reducing dividends or other amounts payable by our subsidiaries without affirmative approval of state regulatory authorities. See Item 1A.
Such restrictions, or any future restrictions adopted by the states in which our insurance subsidiaries are domiciled, could have the effect, under certain circumstances, of significantly reducing dividends or other amounts payable by our subsidiaries without affirmative approval of state regulatory authorities.
As a result, the risk associated with such payouts is dependent on both the equity market performance and the time of the claim. • As of December 31, 2024, 75% of total variable annuity account value included either a GMWB for Life or GMWB selection. These benefits guarantee minimum payments based on a fixed annual percentage of the benefit base.
As a result, the risk associated with such payouts is dependent on both the equity market performance and the time of the claim. • As of December 31, 2025, 74% of total variable annuity account value included either a GMWB for Life or GMWB selection. These benefits guarantee minimum payments based on a fixed annual percentage of the benefit base.
Among the criteria for securities to be included on a watch list are: credit deterioration that has led to a significant decline in fair value of the security; a significant covenant related to the security has been breached; or an issuer has filed or indicated a possibility of filing for bankruptcy, has missed or announced it intends to miss a scheduled interest or principal payment, or has experienced a specific material adverse change that could impair its creditworthiness. 87 Part II | Item 7.
Among the criteria for securities to be included on a watch list are: credit deterioration that has led to a significant decline in fair value of the security; a significant covenant related to the security has been breached; or an issuer has filed or indicated a possibility of filing for bankruptcy, has missed or announced it intends to miss a scheduled interest or principal payment, or has experienced a specific material adverse change that could impair its creditworthiness.
Most of the life insurance and annuity products Jackson offers permit the policyholder or contract holder to withdraw or borrow funds or surrender cash values. As of December 31, 2024, all of our RILA policy and contract liabilities were subject to surrender charges of at least 5% or at market value in the event of discretionary withdrawal by customers.
Most of the life insurance and annuity products Jackson offers permit the policyholder or contract holder to withdraw or borrow funds or surrender cash values. As of December 31, 2025, 100% of our RILA policy and contract liabilities were subject to surrender charges of at least 5% or at market value in the event of discretionary withdrawal by customers.
Business–Our Product Offerings by Segments–Retail Annuities–Variable Annuities in this report. Variable annuity guaranteed benefit features classified as MRBs, which have explicit fees, are measured using the attributed fee method. Under the attributed fee method, fair value is measured as the difference between the present value of projected future liabilities and the present value of projected attributed fees.
Business–Our Product Offerings by Segments–Retail Annuities–Variable Annuities in this Form 10-K. Variable annuity guaranteed benefit features classified as MRBs, which have explicit fees, are measured using the attributed fee method. Under the attributed fee method, fair value is measured as the difference between the present value of projected future liabilities and the present value of projected attributed fees.
Embedded Derivatives - Funds Withheld Reinsurance Agreements The Company has recorded an embedded derivative liability related to the Athene coinsurance agreement (the “Athene Embedded Derivative”) in accordance with ASC 815-15 as Jackson’s obligation under the coinsurance agreement is based on the total return of investments in a segregated funds withheld account rather than Jackson’s own creditworthiness.
Embedded Derivatives - Funds Withheld Reinsurance Agreements The Company has recorded an embedded derivative liability related to the Athene coinsurance agreement (the “Athene Embedded Derivative”) in accordance with ASC 815-15 as Jackson’s obligation under the coinsurance agreement is based on the total return of investments in a segregated funds withheld account.
In performing the analysis summarized below, we used market rates and balance sheet positions as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
In performing the analysis summarized below, we used market rates and balance sheet positions as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk The market risk information is limited by the assumptions and parameters established in creating the related sensitivity analysis, including: • interest-rate sensitive liabilities do not include $66.2 billion and $65.9 billion of policy and contract liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which are accounted for on a book value basis under U.S.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk The market risk information is limited by the assumptions and parameters established in creating the related sensitivity analysis, including: • interest-rate sensitive liabilities do not include $72.3 billion and $66.2 billion of policy and contract liabilities as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which are accounted for on a book value basis under U.S.
Accrued interest receivables are presented separate from the amortized cost of debt securities and mortgage loans. An allowance for credit losses is not estimated on an accrued interest receivable. Rather, receivable balances that are deemed uncollectible are written off with a corresponding reduction to net investment income. 88 Part II | Item 7.
Accrued interest receivables are presented separate from the amortized cost of debt securities and mortgage loans. An allowance for credit losses is not estimated on an accrued interest receivable. Rather, receivable balances that are deemed uncollectible are written off with a corresponding reduction to net investment income.
The discussion below describes our liquidity and capital resources for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
The discussion below describes our liquidity and capital resources for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Further, approximately half of Jackson’s general account reserves are not surrenderable, included surrender charges greater than 5%, or included market value adjustments to discourage early withdrawal of policy and contract funds as of December 31, 2024.
Further, more than half of Jackson’s general account reserves are not surrenderable, included surrender charges greater than 5%, or included market value adjustments to discourage early withdrawal of policy and contract funds as of December 31, 2025 .
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) The Company invests in a number of asset types that it has determined are VIEs, such as equity positions in collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), limited partnerships (“LPs”), limited liability companies (“LLCs”), and mutual funds that are assessed to determine whether they meet the criteria as a VIE.
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) The Company invests in a number of asset types that may be VIEs, such as equity positions in collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), limited partnerships (“LPs”), limited liability companies (“LLCs”), and mutual funds. These entities are assessed to determine whether they meet the criteria as a VIE.
Subsequent to the effective date of the coinsurance agreement, the Athene Embedded Derivative is measured at fair value with changes reported in Net gains (losses) on derivatives and investments in the Consolidated Income Statement. The Athene Embedded Derivative Liability is included in Funds withheld payable under reinsurance treaties in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. 89 Part II | Item 7.
Subsequent to the effective date of the coinsurance agreement, the Athene Embedded Derivative is measured at fair value with changes reported in Net gains (losses) on derivatives and investments in the Consolidated Income Statement. The Athene Embedded Derivative Liability is included in Funds withheld payable under reinsurance treaties on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Item 8.
The Company also announced the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.50 per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of Fixed-Rate Reset Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2025, to depositary shareholders of record at the close of business on March 11, 2025.
The Company also announced the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.50 per depositary share, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of Fixed-Rate Reset Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. The dividend will be payable on March 30, 2026, to depositary shareholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2026.
Increases or decreases in the value of the referenced equity securities will increase or decrease the associated core contract charges and investment management fees. • As of December 31, 2024, 77% of our total variable annuity account value included a return of premium death benefit and 11% of our total variable annuity account value included an enhanced GMDB selection.
Increases or decreases in the value of the referenced equity securities will increase or decrease the associated core contract charges and investment management fees. • As of December 31, 2025, 76% of our total variable annuity account value included a return of premium death benefit and 10% of our total variable annuity account value included an enhanced GMDB selection.
These transactions manage the risk of a change in the value, yield, price, cash flows, foreign currency, credit quality or degree of exposure with respect to assets, liabilities or future cash flows that we have acquired or incurred.
These transactions manage the risk of a change in the value, yield, price, cash flows, foreign currency, credit quality or degree of exposure with respect to assets, liabilities or future cash flows that we have acquired or incurred. 91 Part II | Item 7.
The fees attributable to these guaranteed benefits are calculated based on the benefit base, so the scenario in which equity markets increase and then later decrease will also result in relatively higher fee income. 92 Part II | Item 7A.
The fees attributable to these guaranteed benefits are calculated based on the benefit base, so the scenario in which equity markets increase and then later decrease will also result in relatively higher fee income.
A stable outlook is assigned when ratings are not likely to be changed. Outlooks should not be confused with expected stability of the issuer’s financial or economic performance. A stable outlook does not preclude a rating agency from changing a rating at any time without notice. 82 Part II | Item 7.
A stable outlook is assigned when ratings are not likely to be changed. Outlooks should not be confused with expected stability of the issuer’s financial or economic performance. A stable outlook does not preclude a rating agency from changing a rating at any time without notice. A.M.
Cash Flows The following table presents a summary of our cash flow activity for the periods set forth below: Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in millions) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 5,793 $ 5,310 $ 5,206 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (7,090) (592) (1,374) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 2,373 (6,328) (2,162) Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 1,076 (1,610) 1,670 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period 2,691 4,301 2,631 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period $ 3,767 $ 2,691 $ 4,301 Cash flows from Operating Activities The principal operating cash inflows from our insurance activities come from insurance premiums, fees charged on our products and net investment income.
Cash Flows The following table presents a summary of our cash flow activity for the periods set forth below: Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (in millions) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 5,758 $ 5,793 $ 5,310 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (7,756) (7,090) (592) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 3,935 2,373 (6,328) Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 1,937 1,076 (1,610) Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period 3,767 2,691 4,301 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period $ 5,704 $ 3,767 $ 2,691 Cash flows from Operating Activities The principal operating cash inflows from our insurance activities come from insurance premiums, fees charged on our products and net investment income.
As of December 31, 2024, 94% of fixed annuity, fixed-index annuity, and the fixed accounts of RILA and variable annuity correspond to crediting rates that are at the guaranteed minimum crediting rate.
As of December 31, 2025, 92% of fixed annuity, fixed-index annuity, and the fixed accounts of RILA and variable annuity correspond to crediting rates that are at the guaranteed minimum crediting rate.
Separate account liabilities are fully funded by cash flows from the customer’s corresponding separate account assets and are set equal to the fair value of such invested assets. • $47.4 billion of our policy and contract liabilities were backed by our investment portfolio. • $15.3 billion of our policy and contract liabilities were reinsured by Athene and backed by funds withheld assets.
Separate account liabilities are fully funded by cash flows from the customer’s corresponding separate account assets and are set equal to the fair value of such invested assets. • $60.0 billion of our policy and contract liabilities were backed by our investment portfolio. • $13.0 billion of our policy and contract liabilities were reinsured by Athene and backed by funds withheld assets.
The policyholder account value is the imputed value of the underlying guaranteed host contract. The fair value of the embedded derivative for the FIA and RILA products is determined using an option-budget method with capital market inputs of market index returns and discount rates as well as actuarial assumptions including lapse, mortality and withdrawal rates.
The fair value of the embedded derivative for the FIA and RILA products is determined using an option-budget method with capital market inputs of market index returns and discount rates as well as actuarial assumptions including lapse, mortality and withdrawal rates.
These laws and regulations require, among other things, our insurance company subsidiaries to maintain minimum solvency requirements and limit the amount of dividends these subsidiaries can pay. 78 Part II | Item 7.
These laws and regulations require, among other things, our insurance company subsidiaries to maintain minimum solvency requirements and limit the amount of dividends these subsidiaries can pay.
As of December 31, 2024, the portfolio of cash, short-term investments and privately and publicly traded securities and equities that are unencumbered and unrestricted to sale, amounted to $26.4 billion.
As of December 31, 2025, the portfolio of cash, short-term investments and privately and publicly traded securities and equities that are unencumbered and unrestricted to sale, amounted to $36.8 billion.
This assessment may also involve assumptions regarding underlying collateral such as prepayment rates, default and recovery rates, and third-party servicing capabilities.
This assessment may also involve assumptions regarding underlying collateral such as prepayment rates, default and recovery rates, and third-party servicing capabilities. 90 Part II | Item 7.
The determination of the estimated fair value of freestanding derivatives, when quoted market values are not available, is based on market standard valuation methodologies and inputs that management believes are consistent with what other market participants would use when pricing such instruments.
Freestanding derivatives priced using third party pricing services incorporate inputs that are predominantly observable in the market. The determination of the estimated fair value of freestanding derivatives, when quoted market values are not available, is based on market standard valuation methodologies and inputs that management believes are consistent with what other market participants would use when pricing such instruments.
In addition to the review procedures described above, investments in asset-backed securities where market prices are depressed are subject to a review of their future estimated cash flows, including expected and stress case scenarios, to identify potential shortfalls in contractual payments.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | Critical Accounting Estimates In addition to the review procedures described above, investments in asset-backed securities where market prices are depressed are subject to a review of their future estimated cash flows, including expected and stress case scenarios, to identify potential shortfalls in contractual payments.
Advances are in the form of either notes or funding agreements issued to FHLBI. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, Jackson held a bank loan with an outstanding balance of $52 million and $57 million, respectively. 81 Part II | Item 7.
Advances are in the form of either notes or funding agreements issued to FHLBI. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, Jackson held a bank loan with an outstanding balance of $47 million and $52 million, respectively.
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities increased $483 million to $5,793 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 from $5,310 million during the year ended December 31, 2023. This increase was primarily due to the timing of settlements of receivables and payables.
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities decreased $35 million to $5,758 million during the year ended December 31, 2025 from $5,793 million during the year ended December 31, 2024. This was primarily due to the timing of settlements of receivables and payables.
When equity markets increase, this exposure and the related fair value declines. 96 Part II |
When equity markets increase, this exposure and the related fair value decline. 99 Part II |
Management proposes how best to mitigate or address such risks, including equity market and interest rate risks. Equity Market Risk : We manage equity market risk by both holding sufficient capital and by using derivative-based hedges as described above in our hedging program.
If market risks exceed predetermined tolerances, management is required to inform the Board's Finance and Risk Committee. Management proposes how best to mitigate or address such risks, including equity market and interest rate risks. Equity Market Risk : We manage equity market risk by both holding sufficient capital and by using derivative-based hedges as described above in our hedging program.
This adjustment is recorded in reserves for future policy benefits and claims payable. This component of the acquired reserves is reassessed at the end of each period, taking into account changes in the in-force block. Any resulting change in the reserve is recorded as a change in policy reserve through the Consolidated Income Statements.
This adjustment is recorded in reserves for future policy benefits and claims payable. This liability adjustment is remeasured each reporting period, taking into account changes in the in-force block. Any resulting change in the reserve is recorded as a change in policy reserve in the Consolidated Income Statements.
The table below provides additional detail regarding the potential change in estimated fair value of our equity investment portfolio in addition to our variable annuity, fixed index and RILA market risk benefits and embedded derivatives due to a 10% increase and decrease in equity market prices by type of asset or liability (in millions): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Fair Impact of Impact of Fair Impact of Impact of Value 10% -10% Value 10% -10% Change Change Change Change Equity Securities and Limited Partnerships $ 1,814 $ (181) $ 181 $ 1,665 $ (167) $ 167 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Fair Impact of Impact of Fair Impact of Impact of Value 10% -10% Value 10% -10% Change Change Change Change Fixed index and RILA embedded derivatives $ 3,174 $ 4 $ (10) $ 1,275 $ 2 $ (5) Market risk benefits (4,939) (1,722) 2,187 (1,136) (2,048) 2,587 The fair value of our market risk benefits reflect our contract holders’ exposure to equity market declines.
The table below provides additional detail regarding the potential change in estimated fair value of our equity investment portfolio in addition to our variable annuity, fixed index and RILA market risk benefits and embedded derivatives, net of reinsurance, due to a 10% increase and decrease in equity market prices by type of asset or liability (in millions): December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Fair Impact of Impact of Fair Impact of Impact of Value +10% -10% Value +10% -10% Change Change Change Change Equity Securities and Limited Partnerships $ 2,228 $ 223 $ (223) $ 1,814 $ 181 $ (181) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Fair Impact of Impact of Fair Impact of Impact of Value +10% -10% Value +10% -10% Change Change Change Change Fixed index and RILA embedded derivatives $ 6,216 $ 1,321 $ (1,594) $ 3,174 $ 4 $ (10) Market risk benefit - net (asset) liability (4,238) (1,574) 2,008 (4,939) (1,722) 2,187 The fair value of our market risk benefits reflect our contract holders’ exposure to equity market declines.
The table below provides detail regarding the potential change in estimated fair value of our debt securities in addition to our variable annuity, fixed index and RILA market risk benefits and embedded derivatives due to a 50 basis point parallel increase and decrease in the yield curve by type of asset or liability (in millions): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Fair Impact of Impact of Fair Impact of Impact of Value +50 bps -50 bps Value +50 bps -50 bps Change Change Change Change Debt Securities (1) Floating Rate $ 3,925 $ (4) $ 4 $ 3,019 $ (2) $ 2 Fixed Rate 30,236 (857) 924 27,982 (814) 862 (1) Includes debt securities that are classified as available-for-sale or trading and includes securities at fair value under the fair value option.
The table below provides detail regarding the potential change in estimated fair value of our debt securities in addition to our variable annuity, fixed index and RILA market risk benefits and embedded derivatives, net of reinsurance, due to a 100 basis point parallel increase and decrease in the yield curve by type of asset or liability (in millions): December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Fair Impact of Impact of Fair Impact of Impact of Value +100bps -100 bps Value +100bps -100 bps Change Change Change Change Debt Securities (1) Floating Rate $ 4,864 $ (20) $ 20 $ 3,925 $ (8) $ 8 Fixed Rate 37,974 (2,043) 2,244 30,236 (1,679) 1,890 (1) Includes debt securities that are classified as available-for-sale or trading and includes securities at fair value under the fair value option.
On August 1, 2024, our Board of Directors authorized an increase of $750 million in our existing authorization to repurchase shares of our outstanding common stock as part of the Company's share repurchase program.
On September 18, 2025, our Board of Directors authorized an increase of $1 billion in our existing authorization to repurchase shares of our outstanding common stock as part of the Company's share repurchase program.
Liabilities arising from insurance and reinsurance activities include the payment of policyholder benefits when due, cash payments in connection with policy surrenders and withdrawals and policy loans.
Liabilities arising from insurance and reinsurance activities include the payment of policyholder benefits when due, cash payments in connection with policy surrenders and withdrawals and policy loans; • purchases of new investments; • management of derivative-related margin requirements.
The liquidity sources for our insurance company subsidiaries include their cash, short-term investments, sales of publicly traded bonds, insurance premiums, fees charged on their products, sales of annuities and institutional products, investment income, commercial repurchase agreements and utilization of a short-term borrowing facility with the FHLBI.
Insurance Company Subsidiaries’ Liquidity The liquidity sources for our insurance company subsidiaries include their cash, short-term investments, sales of publicly-traded bonds, insurance premiums, fees charged on their products, sales of annuities and institutional products, investment income, commercial repurchase agreements and utilization of borrowing facilities, including a short-term borrowing facility with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis ("FHLBI"). 80 Part II | Item 7.
The decrease in Jackson’s RBC ratio as of December 31, 2024 as compared to December 31, 2023 was primarily due to an increase in dividends paid in 2024, an increase in asset risk driven by RILA separate account growth and increased collateral, and increased business risk, partially offset by reductions in interest rate and market risk.
The decrease in Jackson’s RBC ratio as of December 31, 2025 as compared to December 31, 2024 was primarily due to an increase in asset risk driven by RILA separate account growth and increased business risk, partially offset by decreased collateral and capital generation.
(2) Includes the embedded derivative liabilities related to fixed index annuity in other contract holder fu nds of $877 million and $866 mill ion at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of December 31, 2024: • $229.1 billion or 79% of our policy and contract liabilities were backed by separate account assets.
(2) Includes the embedded derivative liabilities related to fixed index annuity in other contract holder funds of $863 million and $877 mill ion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of December 31, 2025: • $236.5 billion or 76% of our policy and contract liabilities were backed by separate account assets.
Leases. Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements For a complete discussion of new accounting pronouncements affecting us, s ee Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . Critical Accounting Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S.
Leases. Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements For a complete discussion of new accounting pronouncements affecting us, s ee Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . 85 Part II | Item 7.
On February 17, 2025, our Board of Directors approved a cash dividend for the first quarter on JFI's common stock of $0.80 per share, payable on March 20, 2025, to common shareholders of record on March 11, 2025.
On February 16, 2026, our Board of Directors approved a cash dividend for the first quarter on JFI's common stock of $0.90 per share, payable on March 26, 2026, to common shareholders of record on March 16, 2026.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | Liquidity and Capital Resources Insurance Company Subsidiaries’ Liquidity The liquidity requirements for our insurance company subsidiaries primarily relate to the liabilities associated with their insurance and reinsurance activities, operating expenses and income taxes.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | Liquidity and Capital Resources The liquidity requirements for our insurance company subsidiaries include: • liabilities associated with their insurance and reinsurance activities.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | Liquidity and Capital Resources Subject to these limitations, our insurance company subsidiaries are permitted to pay ordinary dividends based on calculations specified under insurance laws of the relevant state of domicile, subject to prior notification to the appropriate regulatory agency.
Subject to these limitations, our insurance company subsidiaries are permitted to pay ordinary dividends based on calculations specified under insurance laws of the relevant state of domicile, subject to prior notification to the appropriate regulatory agency.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | Critical Accounting Estimates In performing these reviews, we consider the relevant facts and circumstances relating to each investment and exercise considerable judgment in determining whether an impairment is needed for a particular security.
In performing these reviews, we consider the relevant facts and circumstances relating to each investment and exercise considerable judgment in determining whether an impairment is needed for a particular security.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Risk Management Our actuarial, asset-liability management and finance functions have responsibility for managing our market risk exposures. Our risk function provides risk oversight and challenge, and our Internal Audit team provides independent assurance.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Risk Management Our actuarial, asset-liability management and finance functions have responsibility for managing our market risk exposures. Our risk function provides risk oversight and challenge, and our Internal Audit team provides independent assurance. Our enterprise risk management framework contemplates a wide range of market risks and focuses on exposures and risk limits.
There can be no assurance that any particular rating will continue for any given period of time or that it will not be changed or withdrawn entirely if, in their judgment, circumstances so warrant.
Best, S&P, Moody’s and Fitch review their ratings of insurance companies from time to time. There can be no assurance that any particular rating will continue for any given period of time or that it will not be changed or withdrawn entirely if, in their judgment, circumstances so warrant.
We repurchased a total of 5,778,990 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $415 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, which were funded with cash on hand. As of February 18, 2025, the Company had remaining authorization to purchase $568 million of its common shares. See Item 8.
We repurchased a total of 7,030,535 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $634 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, which were funded with cash on hand. As of February 18, 2026, the Company had remaining authorization to purchase $903 million of its common shares.
These transactions are evergreened and require at least 150-days' notice prior to termination. See “Collateral Upgrade Transactions” under Note 4 – Investments of Notes to Consolidated Financial Services in Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in this Form 10-K for additional information.
See “Collateral Upgrade Transactions” under Note 4 – Investments of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in this Form 10-K for additional information.
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities decreased $6,498 million to $(7,090) million during the year ended December 31, 2024 from $(592) million during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities changed by $666 million to $(7,756) million during the year ended December 31, 2025 from $(7,090) million during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities increased $8,701 million to $2,373 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 from $(6,328) million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities increased $1,562 million to $3,935 million during the year ended December 31, 2025 from $2,373 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | Critical Accounting Estimates Derivatives Freestanding Derivative Instruments We enter into financial derivative transactions, including swaps, put-swaptions, futures, forwards, and options to reduce and manage business risks.
Derivatives Freestanding Derivative Instruments We enter into financial derivative transactions, including swaps, put-swaptions, futures, forwards, and options to reduce and manage business risks.
The main uses of liquidity for Jackson Financial are interest payments and debt repayment, holding company operating expenses, payment of dividends and other distributions to shareholders, which may include stock repurchases, and capital contributions, if needed, to our insurance company subsidiaries. Our principal sources of liquidity and our anticipated capital position are described in the following paragraphs.
The main uses of liquidity for Jackson Financial are interest payments and debt repayment, holding company operating expenses, payment of dividends and other distributions to shareholders, which may include stock repurchases, and capital contributions, if needed, to our insurance company subsidiaries. See “Recent Events of Note” above in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The primary reserves for these policies are the contract holder account balances reported within the other contract holder funds line of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Where these contracts provide additional benefits beyond the account balance or base insurance coverage that are not market risk benefits or embedded derivatives, liabilities in addition to the policyholder’s account value are recognized.
Where these contracts provide additional benefits beyond the account balance or base insurance coverage that are not market risk benefits or embedded derivatives, liabilities in addition to the policyholder’s account value are recognized. These additional liabilities for annuitization, death and other insurance benefits are reported within reserves for future policy benefits and claims payable.
The following discussion is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of the estimates and judgments that we apply or our accounting policies. For a detailed discussion of the application of these and other accounting policies, see Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 2- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
For a detailed discussion of the application of these and other accounting policies, see Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
With the execution of the Brooke Re transaction in the first quarter of 2024, we are now able to largely moderate the impact of the cash surrender value floor going forward.
As of December 31, 2025, our insurance companies were well in excess of the minimum required capital levels. With the execution of the Brooke Re transaction in the first quarter of 2024, we are now able to largely moderate the impact of the cash surrender value floor going forward.
Updates to assumptions are applied on a retrospective basis, and each reporting period the reserve for future policy benefits is updated to reflect actual experience to date. 83 Part II | Item 7.
Updates to assumptions are applied on a retrospective basis, and each reporting period the reserve for future policy benefits is updated to reflect actual experience to date. The Company establishes cohorts, which are product groupings used to measure reserves for future policy benefits.