AM Best Revises Issuer Credit Outlook to Positive for Jackson National Life Insurance Company and Its Affiliates

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a” (Excellent) of Jackson National Life Insurance Company (JNL), its wholly owned subsidiary, Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York, and its direct parent, Brook Life Insurance Company. These companies together are referred to as Jackson National Group (JNG). The outlook of the FSR is stable. Concurrently, AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Rating (Long-Term IR) of “a” (Excellent) on the notes issued under JNL’s funding agreement-backed securities program, and the Long-Term IR of “bbb+” (Good) of JNL’s surplus notes.

AM Best also has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of Jackson National Life Global Funding, as well as the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” (Good) of Jackson Financial Inc. (Delaware). All companies are domiciled in Lansing, MI, unless otherwise specified. (Please see below for a detailed listing of the Long-Term IRs.)

The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect JNG’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its strong operating performance, favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

The rating affirmations and outlook revisions reflect the continued progress in the execution of the group’s strategic plan, specifically the risk-based capital profile, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR). The company continues to manage to a long-term, 500-525% adjusted risk-based capital level during normal market conditions. AM Best expects statutory earnings to continue to be positive as the company grows while supporting the balance sheet and dividend expectations of the parent. AM Best expects the current capital level to be sufficient to support future growth of the group.

The ratings also factor JNL’s strong market share and distribution capabilities as a leader in the annuity and retirement space, supported by an enterprise risk management framework that is commensurate with the risk profile of the group.

The following Long-Term IRs have been affirmed, with revised outlooks to positive from stable:

Jackson National Life Insurance Company—
-- “bbb+” (Good) on USD 250 million 8.15% surplus notes, due 2027

Jackson National Life Global Funding – “a” (Excellent) program rating
-- “a” (Excellent) on all outstanding notes issued under the program

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