Jackson Named InvestmentNews 2026 Annuities Provider of the Year
Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Jackson®), the main operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN), has been named the 2026 Annuities Provider of the Year by InvestmentNews. The award recognizes the annuity provider or insurance carrier that has displayed leadership in delivering value to financial professionals and their clients in product innovation, education, service excellence and operational effectiveness.
“Jackson is honored to be recognized by InvestmentNews for our commitment to supporting financial professionals and their clients with the goal of helping them achieve financial freedom for life,” said Alison Reed, EVP, Head of Distribution, Jackson National Life Distributors LLC (JNLD), the marketing and distribution business of Jackson. “This award reflects the strength of our organization, from our innovative and diversified product offerings and award-winning service to the strong relationships we’ve built with our distribution partners. Most importantly, it is a testament to the dedication of our associates, whose contributions every day deliver meaningful value to those we serve.”
This award highlights Jackson’s continued focus on meeting evolving customer needs and the increasing demand for annuities through its differentiated product offerings, broad distribution network and a strong foundation of service excellence. Jackson enhanced and expanded its product lineup in 2025, launching the third generation of its RILA suite, Jackson Market Link Pro® III, and introducing the Jackson Income Assurance℠ Suite, a fixed index annuity (FIA) with an embedded guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit (GMWB). (Jackson also recently launched the fourth generation of its RILA suite, Jackson Market Link Pro® 4 in June of 2026.) The company remains dedicated to enhancing the experience for financial professionals, launching a new website in 2025 that offers expanded digital capabilities, personalized tools and resources, equipping them with the knowledge and support to navigate an evolving retirement landscape with confidence.
