LANSING, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jackson National Life Insurance Company® (Jackson®), has appointed Gary Rudnicki head of recruiting. In his new role, Rudnicki, 52, will have responsibility for Jackson’s nation-wide talent acquisition initiatives. He will continue to be based in Lansing at the company’s national headquarters, and will report to Jim Sopha, Jackson’s chief operating officer.
“Jackson’s rapid growth and the sophisticated technology demands of our business require a consistent and dedicated focus on attracting and retaining top talent,” said Sopha. “Gary’s broad experience at Jackson in the areas of technology and recruiting will be a major asset to the organization as we continue to expand our capabilities and cultivate the next generation of Jackson’s leadership.”
Jackson has added more than 200 professionals across its domestic operating units in 2011 and anticipates similar expansion of its workforce in 2012.
Rudnicki will work in tandem with senior management to expand and enhance Jackson’s recruiting strategy, with particular emphasis on attracting top-tier candidates for the company’s Systems and Programming, Operations and Finance teams. He will also assume primary responsibility for organizing and overseeing Jackson’s on-boarding initiatives for new associates across the organization.
Rudnicki previously held the position of assistant vice president of IT Automation Systems at Jackson, where he was responsible for various technology initiatives and oversaw the company’s IT recruiting programs, targeting top students at select universities across the country. He has worked for Jackson for 16 years and has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Prior to working at Jackson, Rudnicki spent 10 years at Alexander Hamilton Life in Policy Administration and Agency systems. He holds a master’s degree in computer science from Oakland University and a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Wayne State University.
“Jackson is a growing company that levers the latest technology to provide retirement products and services to clients across the United States,” said Rudnicki. “Jackson is a great place to do challenging work in the asset management, insurance and distribution space, and I look forward to supporting Jackson’s growth by attracting innovative professionals to our fast-paced organization.”
About Jackson National Life Insurance Company
With $115.7 billion in assets (IFRS)*, Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Jackson) is an industry leader in variable, fixed and fixed index annuities. The company also offers life insurance and institutional products. Jackson markets its products in 49 states and the District of Columbia through independent and regional broker-dealers, financial institutions and independent insurance agents. Jackson’s subsidiary, Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York®, similarly markets products in the state of New York. Through its affiliates and subsidiaries, Jackson also provides asset management and retail brokerage services. For more information, visit www.jackson.com.
*Jackson has $115.7 billion in total IFRS assets and $105.5 billion in IFRS policy liabilities primarily set aside to pay future policyowner benefits (as of 6/30/11).
Jackson is the marketing name for Jackson National Life Insurance Company® and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York®. Jackson National Life Distributors LLC.
Annuities and life insurance products are issued by Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York (Home Office: Purchase, New York). Variable products are distributed by Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. May not be available in all states and state variations may apply. These contracts have limitations and restrictions, including possible withdrawal charges, recapture charges and excess interest adjustments. Contact your representative or the Company for more information.
Jackson National Life Insurance Company is an indirect subsidiary of Prudential plc, a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United Kingdom. Prudential plc and its affiliated companies constitute one of the world's leading financial service groups. It provides insurance and financial services directly and through its subsidiaries and affiliates throughout the world. It has been in existence for over 160 years and had more than $560 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2011. Prudential plc is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America.
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