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- **Sales Record**: Q3 Retail Annuities at $5 billion, up 22% YoY, with RILA 3.0 driving $2 billion in sales.
- **Capital Return**: $657 million YTD, exceeding $700-800 million target; $1 billion buyback authorization increase.
- **Hedging Strength**: RILA/VA hedge efficiency reduces external hedges; Brooke Re self-sustaining with 579% RBC ratio.
- **Market Resilience**: VA fee income up 8% QoQ, offsetting 12% surrender rate despite strong equity markets.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Record Sales Growth**: Retail Annuities achieved $5 billion in Q3 sales, up 22% YoY, driven by RILA 3.0 with $2 billion in sales (38% of total). RILA AUM reached $18 billion, a 74% YoY increase.
- **Product Diversification**: Variable annuity sales without living benefits rose 24% YoY, accounting for 38% of total. Fee income grew 8% QoQ due to $263 billion in AUM.
- **Capital Return**: Returned $657 million YTD, exceeding 2025 target range of $700-800 million. Board approved $1 billion share buyback increase and $0.80 dividend.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Adjusted Operating Earnings**: $433 million (27% YoY growth), driven by spread income and fee revenue. EPS was $6.15, up 27% YoY.
- **Capital Generation**: Free capital generation of $1.1 billion YTD, with $719 million free cash flow. RBC ratio at 579%, well above 425% target.
- **Hedging Efficiency**: RILA naturally offsets VA guarantees, reducing external hedge needs. Brooke Re remains self-sustaining with $1.6 billion in trailing 12-month free cash flow.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Policyholder Behavior**: Surrender rate 12% YTD, driven by equity market performance. VA net outflows offset by $25 billion in AUM growth. No immediate changes to lapse assumptions.
- **Capital Management**: Target RBC ratio of 425% could free $1.5 billion, but focus on gradual diversification into spread products. Closed Block liabilities stable at $20 billion.
- **Hedging Strategy**: RILA/VA hedge efficiency proven; no Brighthouse-like risks due to separate statutory frameworks. Actuarial review expected to have minimal impact on capital structure.

Jackson Financial Inc. (JXN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: RILA account balances up 80% YoY, driving $15B AUM and 30% of total annuity sales.
- **Capital Return**: $216M returned in Q2, $447M YTD (41% YoY increase), with free cash flow yield 16% (12M trailing).
- **Hedging Stability**: $61M net hedge gain offset $1.8B loss, supported by $2.2B MRB gain and prudent VA fee income ($1B+ quarterly).
- **Strategic Focus**: Expansion of fixed annuity products, RILA innovation (NASDAQ 100 option), and 39% improvement in VA net outflows QoQ.


**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Highlighted strong performance in Retail Annuities, with RILA account balances up 80% YoY and 26% since year-end 2024.
- Emphasized innovation in RILA products (e.g., Market Link Pro III with NASDAQ 100 Index option) and their 30% share of total annuity sales.
- Reported $216M capital return in Q2, extending 15 quarters of consecutive returns, with $447M returned YTD (41% YoY increase).
- Total adjusted capital reached $5.3B, up 5% YoY, with RBC at 566%.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Adjusted operating earnings: $350M (Q2 2025), driven by spread product growth and bond portfolio yields.
- GAAP net income: $420M; Non-GAAP EPS: $1.08 (exceeding expectations).
- Free cash flow: $1B+ annualized, with $1.1B distributed to holding company YTD.
- Hedging program stability: $61M net hedge gain in Q2, offsetting $1.8B hedging asset loss with $2.2B MRB gain.
- Variable annuity fee income: $1B+ quarterly, supported by prudent product design and risk management.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Capital Allocation**: Management reaffirmed balanced approach, prioritizing growth (e.g., fixed annuity product expansion) alongside shareholder returns. Q2 free cash flow yield: 16% (12M trailing).
- **Hedging Strategy**: Shift to exchange-traded futures reduced roll risk; options used for GAAP risk mitigation. RILA and VA managed separately to avoid balance sheet strain.
- **M&A & Risk Transfer**: Open to strategic reinsurance or captive structures for spread products, but no immediate plans. RILA sales growth (16% QoQ) outpaced industry (13% QoQ).
- **Market Risk**: Variable annuity net outflows improved 39% QoQ, with surrender rate down 240bps YoY. Separate account returns (+9.4%) offset AUM declines, positioning for Q3 growth.


Jackson Financial Inc. (JXN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: 13% YoY increase in adjusted operating earnings to $376 million, driven by 9% YoY retail annuity sales growth.
- **Capital Strength**: 585% RBC ratio and $231 million capital return in Q1, including $0.80 dividend, highlight financial resilience.
- **Spread Product Success**: RILA sales up 3% YoY to $1.2 billion, with MYGA/FIA sales maintained through disciplined pricing.
- **Market Volatility Resilience**: Brooke Re equity stable at $2.1 billion, with hedging program absorbing April volatility without capital contributions.
- **Advisory Channel Growth**: Fee-based sales up 28% YoY, with 40% of variable annuities sold without living benefits.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Adjusted operating earnings of $376 million, up 13% YoY, driven by strong spread product growth and variable annuity sales.
- Retail annuity sales reached $4 billion (9% YoY), with RILA sales at $1.2 billion (3% YoY) and advisory sales growing 28% YoY.
- Capital return of $231 million in Q1, including a $0.80 dividend per share, with 585% RBC ratio reflecting capital strength.
- Focus on fee-based advisory channel and product diversification to meet client needs in volatile markets.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- GAAP net loss of $23 million vs. $10 million in Q1 2024, due to hedging losses and reinsurance impacts, but adjusted operating EPS of $5.10 (25% YoY growth).
- Free capital generation of $407 million in Q1, on track for >$1 billion annual target, with $240 million distributed to holding company.
- Spread product profitability from RILA and fixed annuities, with conservative portfolio exposure to below-investment-grade securities <1%.
- Brooke Re equity stable at $2.1 billion, with hedging program performing well during April market volatility.

**【Q&A Key Points】**
- **M&A Strategy**: Evaluate acquisitions vs. buybacks; past bolt-on deals (e.g., Life of Georgia) demonstrate disciplined approach.
- **Spread Product Competition**: RILA success without alternative asset partners; MYGA/FIA disciplined pricing vs. peers.
- **Market Volatility Impact**: Brooke Re capitalization >95% of stress scenarios; no contributions needed despite April volatility.
- **Fee-Based Sales Growth**: Digital tools and RIA partnerships drive 40% of variable annuity sales without living benefits.
- **Capital Return Confidence**: 2025 target of $700 million+ returns achievable with $960 million trailing 12-month free cash flow.

Jackson Financial (JXN)-8 May 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Record Financial Performance**: 2024 net income of $900 million+ and retail annuity sales up 39% to $18 billion.
- **Aggressive Capital Return**: 2025 target of $700-800 million, +10-25% from 2024, fueled by $1.7 billion statutory capital generation.
- **Diversified Growth Engine**: RILA now 30%+ of annuity sales, $1 billion in advisory sales, and stable VA demand in 2025.
- **Hedging Resilience**: $285 million annual hedge gain and $3.1 billion guarantee fees highlight risk management strength.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: PPM’s third-party AUM expansion and Brooke Re’s self-sustaining model drive long-term flexibility.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **2024 Financial Highlights**: Net income exceeded $900 million, adjusted operating earnings reached $1.4 billion, and retail annuity sales grew 39% to $18 billion.
- **2025 Capital Return Target**: Increased to $700 million to $800 million, up 10-25% from 2024’s $631 million.
- **Product Diversification Success**: RILA sales now account for over 30% of total retail annuity sales, with $1 billion in advisory sales in 2024.
- **Market Outlook**: LIMRA projects stable traditional variable annuity sales in 2025, with RILA sales expected to match 2024 levels.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q4 2024 Earnings**: Adjusted operating earnings of $349 million, up 71% YoY, driven by fee income growth and spread product performance.
- **Capital Generation**: After-tax statutory capital generation of $1.7 billion in 2024, with free capital generation exceeding $1 billion.
- **Shareholder Returns**: Returned $631 million to common shareholders in 2024, including a 14% dividend increase to $0.80 per share.
- **Hedging Program**: Net hedge gain of $285 million for the year, with guarantee fees stable at $3.1 billion.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **Brooke Re Capital Growth**: $200 million increase in 2024 due to modified GAAP assumptions, including fixed volatility and expense provisions.
- **Market Sensitivity**: 2025 capital generation guidance of $1 billion+ excludes one-time tax benefits, with equity market sensitivity factored in.
- **PPM Strategy**: PPM’s third-party AUM growth and emerging market debt hires position it for long-term expansion.
- **Surrender Rate Assumptions**: 7% historical rate in down markets vs. 8-9% terminal assumption, with no immediate changes to lapse assumptions.
- **Regulatory Guardrails**: Brooke Re maintains $190 million minimum operating capital, well above regulatory requirements.

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