# Laura Prieskorn

> Laura L. Prieskorn is a Lansing-based financial services executive who led Jackson as president and CEO from February 2021 through September 2026, including its separation from Prudential. Her career spans customer service, operations and technology; she is serving as a senior advisor during the transition to Don Cummings, with retirement planned at the end of 2026.

- **Role:** Senior Advisor at Jackson National Life Insurance Company
- **Organizations:** Jackson Financial Inc., Jackson National Life Insurance Company, American Council of Life Insurers
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Central Michigan University
- **Known for:** Led Jackson through its 2021 separation from Prudential and transition to an independent public company., Helped develop Jackson’s operating platform before becoming CEO., Jackson’s contact center won SQM Contact Center of the Year awards in 2019 and 2020 during her COO tenure.

## Career timeline

- **2005** — Vice President of the Customer Service Center at Jackson National Life; involved in the Life Insurance Company of Georgia integration while pursuing her degree.
- **2009-2019** — Senior Vice President and Chief Administration Officer, according to Jackson’s 2026 proxy.
- **2019-2021** — Chief Operating Officer; responsibilities included operations, technology and information security.
- **2021-02** — Appointed president and CEO of Jackson.
- **2021-09** — Led Jackson during completion of its separation from Prudential; rang the NYSE bell on September 27.
- **2026-07** — Retirement and leadership succession plan announced on July 22.
- **2026-10** — Moved into a senior advisory role as Don Cummings became president and CEO on October 1.
- **2026-12** — Scheduled to conclude advisory service and retire at year-end.

## Achievements

- Led Jackson through its 2021 separation from Prudential and transition to an independent public company.
- Helped develop Jackson’s operating platform before becoming CEO.
- Jackson’s contact center won SQM Contact Center of the Year awards in 2019 and 2020 during her COO tenure.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Began senior advisory transition following the CEO handover to Don Cummings, effective October 1.
- **2026-09** — Listed as the bell-ringing executive for Jackson’s September 15 NYSE closing-bell appearance.
- **2026-07** — Announced retirement at the end of 2026 and advisory service through December 31.
- **2026-02** — Jackson reported 2025 retail annuity sales of $19.7 billion.

## Links

- Website: https://www.jackson.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-prieskorn-90aa443b

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Last updated: 2026-10-21