Independent Director Age: 68 Director since September 2021 Jackson Board Committees Audit Committee Finance and Risk Committee Qualifications and Expertise Provided to the Board Mr. Kirkland s experience as a senior investment banking executive focused primarily on the insurance sector helps the Board oversee the Company s capital allocation philosophy, strategy, and execution. His deep experience in M&A and knowledge of capital markets and equity valuation in the insurance sector also enable him to contribute to Board oversight of the Company s long-term strategy. Experience Morgan Stanley For over 30 years, Mr. Kirkland held several management positions, serving as Vice Chair of Investment Banking, Managing Director or Advisory Director, each at various times for 15 years until retiring in April 2020. Prior to that he served in a series of roles of increased responsibility. Harvard University Senior Fellow at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government (2015 to 2016) Other Boards Astia, Trustee (2026 to present) Third Way, Trustee (2006 to present) Education Master s in Public Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University A.B. in History, Princeton University Attributes and Skills Executive Leadership Business Operations and Strategic Planning Corporate Governance Finance and Capital Markets Human Capital Management Financial Services Insurance