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| These net flows provide valuable economic diversification and capital efficiency benefits |
| So, I want to be clear that we are not aiming to be right at the 95th, it’s greater than the 95th and we are starting off in a stronger position than that |
| By addressing the statutory requirements associated with the cash surrender value floor, Brook Re provides the ability for more stable capital generation and reduced RBC volatility |
| We are extremely grateful to Marcia for her contributions and leadership which have had a positive impact on associates and external stakeholders, and we are excited for her to eventually enjoy retirement |
| Her deep subject matter expertise has allowed for positive rating agency, analyst and shareholder engagement |
| Our outlook for consistent capital generation reflects our high-quality book of business and our ability to execute |
| We have increased our per share common dividend level by 13%, representing continued confidence in our business |
| Yesterday, we announced our Board’s approval of the third increase in our common shareholder quarterly dividend to $0.70 per share, highlighting our confidence in our ability to generate capital, our focus on long-term profitability and our commitment to increasing shareholder value |
| This represents a 20% increase from last year is our third increase since becoming an independent company, and we believe there is further potential to grow given the expected long-term benefits of Brooke Re |
| Our year-end results underscore Jackson’s ability to maintain financial and risk management discipline while continuing to serve our customers through product innovation, exceptional distribution and industry-leading service |
| We are pleased to have yet again achieved our financial targets for the year ending 2023 and a strong financial position |
| As scheduled in November, we repaid $600 million in senior debt, further enhancing our financial flexibility and resilient balance sheet |
| This led to a very healthy pro forma estimated RBC ratio at JNL of over 540% |
| Our remaining common share repurchase authorization of approximately 300 million combined with our holding company liquidity, position us well for reaching our 2024 target and building on our track record of consistent shareholder returns |
| Jackson has consistently achieved or exceeded its financial target commitment and has maintained a strong capital position throughout |
| Our first 12-month capital return target was achieved within 6 months, and we have consistently raised our annual financial targets |
| As I noted earlier, a $749 million return of capital payment from JNL strengthened the capital position at Brooke Life and gave a robust starting position at Brooke Re |
| 2023 was a fantastic year of execution for Jackson with our financial performance, highlighting the strong fundamentals of our business |
| In 2023, we navigated volatile markets and maintained a resilient capital position, delivering on our commitments and investing in our business |
| Lastly, our closed block life reserves reflect our successful M&A track record |
| Variable annuity sales remained relatively stable over the course of the year, and we have seen VA profitability improved with the rise in interest rates |
| We have a meaningful level of spread reserves and given the recent vintages of our retained non-VA annuity block, we are delivering strong net flows |
| Lastly, in addition to the anticipated strong future cash flow profile, JNL will have a robust initial capital position well above our targeted RBC level after consideration of the initial transaction impact |
| RILA also contributes to hedging efficiency, which in turn, positively impacts capital |
| We are very pleased to have a durable long-term solution that aligns our reserves and hedging instruments, avoids having resources consumed by non-economic hedging and simplifies the communication of our hedging strategy and financial results |
| These strengths, combined with the enhancements made to our RILA’s suite earlier this year positioned Jackson well for continued RILA sales momentum |
| Our consistent ability to execute enables us to achieve our strategic and operational goals and serves as the foundation of our results |
| Summing it up on Slide 6, 2023 was a terrific year of progress for Jackson |
| We met or exceeded all financial targets for the third consecutive time, ended 2023 with robust levels of capital and liquidity, grew our RILA business and continue to create long-term value for shareholders |
| Our fourth quarter adjusted book value attributable to common shareholders increased from last year’s fourth quarter due to healthy full year adjusted operating earnings |
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| Results from limited partnership investments, which report on a 1-quarter delay were below our long-term expectation for a negative $28 million notable impact |
| This resulted in yet another adverse outcome of less predictable earnings results and capital generation |
| In the fourth quarter of 2022, limited partnership income was below our long-term expectations, but to a greater degree, creating a comparative pre-tax benefit in the current quarter of $34 million |
| Earnings per share in 2023 after adjusting for the notable items were down 18% compared to full year 2022 |
| Non-operating results also included $841 million of losses from business reinsured to third parties |
| Adjusted operating earnings of $204 million decreased from last year’s fourth quarter as stronger fee and spread earnings were more than offset by higher expenses as well as the impact of our annual assumption review update |
| Consistent with the fourth quarter of 2023, this was primarily the result of lower income on operating derivatives and higher levels of market-related costs |
| Our Closed Life and Annuity Blocks segment reported lower pre-tax adjusted operating earnings compared to the prior year |
| This led to an unfavorable pre-tax adjusted operating earnings impact of $60 million in the current quarter compared to a benefit of $38 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 |
| Consumer preference for protection-oriented products impacted the broader annuity market and Jackson market demand through our registered index-linked annuity or RILA product suite |
| This was primarily due to a loss on the funds withheld reinsurance treaty due to the change in the associated embedded derivative value and the related net investment income |
| As shown in the table, the total guaranteed benefits and hedge results or net hedge result was a loss of $990 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 |
| This occurred due to lower pre-tax operating earnings in the current quarter, which made tax benefits that are similar on a dollar basis more impactful |
| As a consequence of this non-economic liability profile, we experienced volatility in statutory capital, required capital and the RBC ratio, especially when equity markets or interest rates were rising |
| Movements in net market risk benefits, or net MRB drove a $1.2 billion loss that more than offset the freestanding derivative movements due in large part to the same interest rate decreases |
| The fundamental impact was a consistently non-economic profile of our statutory liability requirements that often could not decrease and could only increase |
| However, if we kept this exact approach, our reserves and required capital would be misaligned with reserves using an economic modified GAAP framework and the required capital using the statutory framework, which is impacted by the CSG floor |
| But I don’t think we anticipate seeing any significant challenge there |
| We continue to successfully navigate the situation, but the greater impact of the CSC floor led to several consequences |
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