Jackson National Life(R) Appoints Greg Salsbury Head of Institutional Marketing Group and Regional Broker-Dealer Channel

"We are excited about the expertise and vision that Greg willbring to these two important distribution channels," said Jack. "Hehas a solid track record of success within the JNL organization andwill inherit two extremely experienced teams of professionals at IMGand RBD. I am confident that our strong level of service and supportwill continue under Greg's leadership."

Salsbury joined JNLD in 1995 as a consultant and as an associatein 1997, as senior vice president of resource development. In thatrole, he was instrumental in creating a unified and proactivewholesaling force. During his tenure at JNLD, Salsbury has managed anumber of business units, including the National Sales Desk, theAnnuity Support Unit, Market Research and Analysis, the SeminarSystems Unit, and Advanced Markets. In 2001, he was promoted toexecutive vice president of JNLD when Marketing Communications andMarketing Strategy were added to his responsibilities.

Prior to joining JNLD, Salsbury spent 17 years as a consultant,specializing in marketing and sales communications. He received amaster's degree in communications from the University of Illinois, anda second master's degree in communication technologies from theAnnenberg School of Communications. Salsbury received his doctorate inorganizational communication from the University of SouthernCalifornia and is widely published in the areas of sales, marketing,employee motivation, behavioral finance, and America's retirementincome crisis.

Financial institutions and regional broker dealers who areinterested in learning more about JNL's products and dedicatedtraining and support programs should call their JNL representative at800/777-7900 for IMG, and 800/340-5653 for RBD.

About JNL

With more than $65 billion in assets (GAAP)(a), Jackson NationalLife(R) is an industry leader in the areas of fixed, fixed index andvariable annuities. The company markets its products in 49 states andthe District of Columbia through independent and regionalbroker-dealers, financial institutions and independent insuranceagents. JNL's subsidiary, Jackson National Life Insurance Company ofNew York(SM), similarly markets products in the state of New York.Through its affiliates and subsidiaries, JNL also provides assetmanagement and retail brokerage services. For more information, visitwww.jnl.com.

(a) As of 6/30/05. JNL also has more than $57 billion (GAAP) inpolicy liabilities set aside primarily to pay future policyownerbenefits.

Jackson National Life Insurance Company, headquartered in Lansing,Michigan, is an indirect subsidiary of Prudential plc (NYSE:PUK), acompany incorporated and with its principal place of business in theUnited Kingdom. Prudential plc and its affiliated companies constituteone of the world's leading financial service groups. It providesinsurance and financial services directly and through its subsidiariesand affiliates throughout the world. It has been in existence for over150 years and had more than $380 billion in assets under management,as of 6/30/05. Prudential plc is not affiliated in any manner withPrudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place ofbusiness is in the United States of America.

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