Jackson National, headquartered in Lansing, Mich., is a life insurance company that specializes in fixed, fixed index and variable annuities. It also offers life insurance and institutional products. The company markets its products in 49 states and Washington D.C. through independent and regional broker-dealers, financial institutions and independent insurance agents. Jackson National s subsidiary, Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York, similarly markets products in the state of New York. Through its affiliates and subsidiaries, the company also provides asset management and retail brokerage services. Founded in 1961, the Jackson National family includes business units in Denver; Chicago; Santa Monica, Calif.; Tampa, Fla.; Appleton, Wis.; Bismarck, N.D.; Purchase, N.Y.; Atlanta and Roseland, N.J.