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Jackson National Life Insurance chooses Tennessee for regional HQ

May 25, 2010 - Jackson National Life Insurance Company, a Michigan-based company, will establish a regional headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, south of Nashville. The company has entered a long-term lease to occupy 150,000 square feet of office space, providing capacity for a total of 750 employees.  The Franklin location will house a variety of positions, such as operations, information technology, distribution, human resources, facilities and administration.

Founded in 1961, Jackson National Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates employ nearly 3,700 people in 10 locations across the country. 

"The Nashville area has a large and well-educated workforce and is home to many institutions of higher learning," said Jackson Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Mike Wells. "With several insurance and financial services companies located in and around Nashville, we expect to be able to quickly attract experienced, qualified job candidates."

Economic development partners on the project include the Williamson County Office of Economic Development, City of Franklin, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, and TVA.