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Laura L. Prieskorn

Chief Executive Officer and President at Jackson Financial
Board
Since 2021
Age
56 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.
Tenure
Has served at JXN since 1991, starting in various roles, then as Senior Vice President and Chief Administration Officer (2009-2019), followed by Chief Operating Officer (2019-2021), and ultimately promoted to Chief Executive Officer and President in 2021.

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About

Laura L. Prieskorn is 56 years old and began her journey with a strong educational foundation, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Central Michigan University. Her early academic accomplishments laid the groundwork for a long and impactful career in the financial services industry.

Starting in 1991, her career at JXN has seen significant growth and evolution. Over the years, she has taken on multiple critical roles such as Senior Vice President, Chief Administration Officer (2009-2019), and Chief Operating Officer (2019-2021), before stepping into her current role as Chief Executive Officer and President in 2021. This progression highlights her deep expertise and commitment to strategic leadership.

Beyond her executive duties, her industry engagement extends to serving on the board of the American Council of Life Insurers since 2021, reinforcing her influence across the financial and insurance sectors. Her professional journey exemplifies a steadfast dedication to operational excellence and governance, making her a pivotal figure at JXN.

$JXN Performance Under Laura L. Prieskorn

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Jackson Financial Inc. Chief Operating Officer 2019 to 2021 Held prior to her current role as CEO
Jackson Financial Inc. Senior Vice President, Chief Administration Officer 2009 to 2019 Former senior leadership role
Jackson Financial Inc. Various positions 1991 to 2009 Early career roles over 30 years at the company

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
American Council of Life Insurers Board Member 2021 to present Active position outside JXN

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary $1,000,000AnnualAnnualized base salary approved by the Compensation Committee as of December 31, 2023.
401(k) Company Contribution $39,600AnnualCompany's contribution to her 401(k) plan.
Perquisites $103,510As incurred/AnnualBreakdown: Personal use of corporate aircraft $85,263, Financial Planning/Tax Preparation $15,000, Executive Physicals $3,247.

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Annual Bonus (Short-Term Incentive Program)

Performance MetricWeight (%)ThresholdTargetMaximumPerformance OutcomePayout (%)Weighted Payout (%)
Pretax Adjusted Operating Earnings 60$924M$1,155M$1,386M$1,238M135.9%81.5%
Controllable Costs 20$837M$761M$685M$714M161.8%32.4%
Key Strategic Objectives 20N/AN/AN/AAbove Target144.4%28.9%
Cumulative PayoutN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A142.8%N/A

Bonus Details :

  • Target Bonus: $2,000,000 (200% of Base Salary).
  • Approved Payout Percentage: 175.0% leading to an Actual Bonus Amount of $3,500,000.
  • Conditions: Must remain employed through the payment date, except in cases of termination due to death, disability, or qualifying retirement.

Performance Stock Units (PSUs)

Performance MeasureWeight / DetailsThresholdTargetMaximum
Generation of Net Cash Flow Available to JFI 60%$2,949M$4,449M$5,949M
Adjusted Operating ROE 40%12.0%15.0%18.0%

Additional PSUs Details :

  • Grant Date: March 10, 2023.
  • Grant Date Fair Value: $43.90 per PSU.
  • Grant Date Stock Price: $40.02.
  • Number of PSUs Granted: 89,717 shares.
  • Vesting Schedule: Vest on March 10, 2026, after the completion of the performance period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025.
  • rTSR Modifier: Top Quartile: 120%, 2nd/3rd Quartiles: 100%, Bottom Quartile: 80%.
  • Maximum Value at Highest Performance: $7,877,152.