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[PERSPECTIVE]
                                   PROSPECTUS

                                   May 1, 2000

                               JNL(R) SERIES TRUST
                 5901 Executive Drive o Lansing, Michigan 48911

This Prospectus  provides you with the basic  information you should know before
investing in the JNL Series Trust (Trust).

The shares of the Trust are sold to life insurance  company separate accounts to
fund the benefits of variable  annuity  contracts  and variable  life  insurance
policies.  Shares of the Trust may also be sold directly to qualified retirement
plans. The Trust currently offers shares in the following separate Series,  each
with its own investment objective.


JNL/Alger Growth Series
JNL/Alliance Growth Series
JNL/Eagle Core Equity Series
JNL/Eagle SmallCap Equity Series
JNL/Janus Aggressive Growth Series
JNL/Janus Balanced Series
JNL/Janus Capital Growth Series
JNL/Janus Global Equities Series*
JNL/Putnam Growth Series
JNL/Putnam International Equity Series
JNL/Putnam Midcap Growth Series
JNL/Putnam Value Equity Series
JNL/S&P Conservative Growth Series I
JNL/S&P Moderate Growth Series I
JNL/S&P Aggressive Growth Series I
JNL/S&P Very Aggressive Growth Series I
JNL/S&P Equity Growth Series I
JNL/S&P Equity Aggressive Growth Series I
PPM America/JNL Balanced Series
PPM America/JNL High Yield Bond Series
PPM America/JNL Money Market Series
Salomon Brothers/JNL Global Bond Series
Salomon Brothers/JNL U.S. Government & Quality Bond Series
T. Rowe Price/JNL Established Growth Series
T. Rowe Price/JNL Mid-Cap Growth Series
T. Rowe Price/JNL Value Series

THE  SECURITIES  AND EXCHANGE  COMMISSION  HAS NOT APPROVED OR  DISAPPROVED  THE
TRUST'S  SECURITIES,  OR  DETERMINED  WHETHER  THIS  PROSPECTUS  IS  ACCURATE OR
COMPLETE. IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO STATE OTHERWISE.

"Standard & Poor's(R)",  "S&P(R)",  "S&P 500(R)",  "Standard & Poor's 500", "S&P
MidCap 400  Index" and  "Standard  & Poor's  400  Index" are  trademarks  of The
McGraw-Hill  Companies,  Inc. and have been licensed for use by Jackson National
Life Insurance Company.  Among the fund options considered are index funds based
on the S&P 500 and other  indexes that are  published by S&P's  affiliate.  This
affiliate  typically  receives license fees from the issuers of such funds, some
of which may be based on the amount of assets  invested in the fund.  Please see
the Statement of  Additional  Information  which sets forth  certain  additional
disclaimers and limitations of liabilities on behalf of S&P.

For more detailed  information  about the Trust and the Series,  see the Trust's
Statement of Additional  Information  (SAI),  which is incorporated by reference
into this prospectus.
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*    The JNL/Janus  Global Equities Series (the "Series") is not available as an
     investment option. However, the Series is offered as an underling series of
     the  JNL/S&P  Conservative  Growth  Series I, the JNL/S&P  Moderate  Growth
     Series  I,  the  JNL/S&P  Aggressive  Growth  Series  I, the  JNL/S&P  Very
     Aggressive  Growth  Series I, the JNL/S&P  Equity  Growth Series I, and the
     JNL/S&P Equity Aggressive Growth Series I.
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                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.   ABOUT THE SERIES OF THE TRUST .......................................... 1


     INCLUDES A  DESCRIPTION  OF EACH  SERIES,  ITS  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES  AND
     PRINCIPAL  RISKS;  HISTORIC  PERFORMANCE;  HIGHEST  AND  LOWEST  PERFORMING
     QUARTERS; PERFORMANCE MEASURED AGAINST A RELEVANT BENCHMARK; AND MANAGEMENT
     OF THE SERIES.


II.  MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST ................................................76


     MANAGEMENT  OF THE TRUST;ADMINISTRATIVE  FEE;  INVESTMENT  IN TRUST SHARES;
     SHARE REDEMPTION; AND TAX STATUS.


III. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ...................................................82

     THE  FINANCIAL  HIGHLIGHTS  TABLES  WILL  HELP  YOU  UNDERSTAND  A  SERIES'
     FINANCIAL  PERFORMANCE  FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS, OR FOR THE SHORTER LIFE OF
     THE SERIES.


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                          ABOUT THE SERIES OF THE TRUST

JNL/ALGER GROWTH SERIES

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE. The investment objective of the JNL/Alger Growth Series is
long-term capital appreciation.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing at least 65% in a diversified  portfolio of equity securities - common
stock,  preferred  stock,  and securities  convertible  into or exchangeable for
common stock - of large,  companies which trade on U.S. exchanges or in the U.S.
over-the-counter market. The Series considers a large company to be one that, at
the time its securities are acquired by the Series, has a market  capitalization
of $1 billion or more.  These  companies  typically  have broad  product  lines,
markets, financial resources and depth of management.


To provide flexibility to take advantage of investment opportunities, the Series
may hold a portion  of its assets in money  market  investments  and  repurchase
agreements.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:


o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests in U.S. traded equity  securities,
     it is subject to stock market risk. Stock prices  typically  fluctuate more
     than the values of other  types of  securities,  typically  in  response to
     changes  in  the  particular  company's  financial  condition  and  factors
     affecting the market in general. For example,  unfavorable or unanticipated
     poor  earnings  performance  of the  company may result in a decline in its
     stock's price, and a broad-based market drop may also cause a stock's price
     to fall.

o    Growth investing risk.  Growth  companies  usually invest a high portion of
     earnings in their  businesses,  and may lack the  dividends of value stocks
     that can cushion prices in a falling market. Also, earnings disappointments
     often lead to sharp declines in prices because  investors buy growth stocks
     in anticipation of superior earnings growth.


In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

13.41%            26.20%            45.66%           33.80%
[Insert Chart]
1996              1997              1998             1999

During the period covered,  the Series' highest quarterly return was 25.65% (4th
quarter of 1998) and its lowest  quarterly  return  was -7.37%  (3rd  quarter of
1998).


                          Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                             1 year           Life of Series*


JNL/Alger Growth Series                       33.80%               27.08%
S&P 500 Index                                 21.04%               26.67%

The  S&P 500  Index  is a  broad-based,  unmanaged  index.  * The  Series  began
operations on October 16, 1995.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES. The Series may take a temporary,  defensive position by
investing  up to all of its  assets  in  debt  securities  (typically  of a high
grade), cash equivalents and repurchase agreements.  Taking a defensive position
may reduce the potential for appreciation in the Series' portfolio.


The Series may actively  trade  securities in seeking to achieve its  objective.
Doing so may increase transaction costs, which may reduce performance.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

SUB-ADVISER AND PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The sub-adviser to the JNL/Alger  Growth
Series is Fred Alger Management, Inc. (Alger Management),  which is located at 1
World Trade Center,  Suite 9333, New York, New York 10048.  Alger  Management is
generally engaged in the business of rendering  investment  advisory services to
institutions and, to a lesser extent,  individuals and has been so engaged since
1964.

David D. Alger,  President and Chief Investment Officer of Alger Management,  is
primarily  responsible for the day-to-day  management of the Series. He has been
employed  by Alger  Management  as  Executive  Vice  President  and  Director of
Research since 1971, and as President since 1995. He serves as portfolio manager
for other  mutual funds and  investment  accounts  managed by Alger  Management.
Ronald Tartaro also  participates  in the management of the Series.  Mr. Tartaro
has been employed by Alger  Management as a senior  research  analyst since 1990
and as a Senior Vice  President  since 1995.  Mr. Alger and Mr. Tartaro have had
responsibility  for the day-to-day  management of the Series since the inception
of the Series.


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JNL/ALLIANCE GROWTH SERIES

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE. The investment objective of the JNL/Alliance Growth Series
is long-term growth of capital.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing  primarily in a  diversified  portfolio of common stocks or securities
with  common  stock  characteristics  that  the  sub-adviser  believes  have the
potential for capital appreciation, which include securities convertible into or
exchangeable for common stock. In selecting equity  securities,  the sub-adviser
considers  a variety of  factors,  such as an  issuer's  current  and  projected
revenue,  earnings,  cash flow and assets, as well as general market conditions.
Because the Series holds  securities  selected for growth  potential rather than
protection of income, the value of the Series' portfolio may be more volatile in
response to market changes than it would be if the Series held  income-producing
securities.


The Series invests primarily in high-quality U.S. companies,  generally those of
large  market  capitalization.  The Series may invest a portion of its assets in
foreign  securities.  The potential for appreciation of capital is the basis for
investment  decisions.  Whatever  income the  Series'  investments  generate  is
incidental to the objective of capital growth.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:

o    Market  risk.  Because  the Series  invests in stocks of U.S.  and  foreign
     companies,  it is subject to stock  market  risk.  Stock  prices  typically
     fluctuate more than the values of other types of  securities,  typically in
     response to changes in the  particular  company's  financial  condition and
     factors  affecting  the market in  general.  For  example,  unfavorable  or
     unanticipated  poor  earnings  performance  of the  company may result in a
     decline in its stock's price, and a broad-based  market drop may also cause
     a stock's price to fall.

o    Growth investing risk.  Growth  companies  usually invest a high portion of
     earnings in their  businesses,  and may lack the  dividends of value stocks
     that can cushion prices in a falling market. Also, earnings disappointments
     often lead to sharp declines in prices because  investors buy growth stocks
     in anticipation of superior earnings growth.

o    Foreign  investing  risk.  Foreign  investing  involves risks not typically
     associated with U.S. investment. These risks include, among others, adverse
     fluctuations  in  foreign  currency  values as well as  adverse  political,
     social and economic developments  affecting a foreign country. In addition,
     foreign  investing  involves less publicly  available  information and more
     volatile  or  less  liquid  securities  markets.   Investments  in  foreign
     countries  could be affected  by factors  not present in the U.S.,  such as
     restrictions on receiving the investment  proceeds from a foreign  country,
     foreign tax laws,  and  potential  difficulties  in  enforcing  contractual
     obligations.  Transactions  in  foreign  securities  may be subject to less
     efficient settlement practices, including extended clearance and settlement
     periods.  Foreign accounting may be less revealing than American accounting
     practices.  Foreign  regulation  may be  inadequate  or  irregular.  Owning
     foreign  securities  could cause the Series'  performance to fluctuate more
     than if it held only U.S. securities.

In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

28.23%
[Insert Chart]
1999

In the period  shown in the chart,  the  Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
17.69%  (4th  quarter of 1999) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -5.30% (3rd
quarter of 1999).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                                1 year           Life of Series*

JNL/Alliance Growth Series                       28.23%               33.64%
S&P 500 Index                                    21.04%               26.67%


The  S&P  500  Index  is a  broad-based,  unmanaged  index.  *The  Series  began
operations on March 2, 1998.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE  SERIES.  The Series may use  derivative  instruments,  such as
futures contracts,  options and forward currency contracts, for hedging and risk
management.  These  instruments  are  subject to  transaction  costs and certain
risks,  such as unanticipated  changes in securities  prices and global currency
markets.  The Series may take a  temporary,  defensive  position by  investing a
substantial  portion of its assets in U.S.  government  securities,  cash,  cash
equivalents and repurchase  agreements.  Taking a defensive  position may reduce
the potential for appreciation in the Series' portfolio. The Series may actively
trade  securities  in seeking to achieve its  objective.  Doing so may  increase
transaction  costs, which may reduce  performance.  The SAI has more information
about the Series'  authorized  investments and strategies,  as well as the risks
and restrictions that may apply to them.


THE SUB-ADVISER AND PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The sub-adviser to the  JNL/Alliance
Growth Series is Alliance  Capital  Management L.P.  (Alliance),  with principal
offices at 1345 Avenue of the Americas,  New York, New York 10105. Alliance is a
major  international  investment  manager  whose  clients  primarily  are  major
corporate employee benefit funds, investment companies,  foundations,  endowment
funds and public employee retirement systems.


James G. Reilly,  Executive Vice President of Alliance, and Syed Hasnain, Senior
Vice  President and Large Cap Growth  Portfolio  Manager of Alliance,  share the
responsibility  for the day-to-day  management of the Series.  Mr. Reilly joined
Alliance  in 1984.  Mr.  Hasnain  joined  Alliance in 1993.  Mr.  Reilly has had
responsibility  for the day-to-day  management of the Series since the inception
of the  Series.  Mr.  Hasnain  has  shared  responsibility  for  the  day-to-day
management of the Series since January 1999.



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JNL/EAGLE CORE EQUITY SERIES

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The  investment  objective of the JNL/Eagle  Core Equity
Series is long-term capital appreciation and, secondarily, current income.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing  at least 65% of total  assets in a  diversified  portfolio  of common
stock of U.S.  companies that meet the criteria for one of three separate equity
strategies: the growth equity strategy, the value equity strategy and the equity
income strategy.

o    Under the GROWTH EQUITY STRATEGY,  the sub-adviser selects common stocks in
     part based on its opinions  regarding the  sustainability  of the company's
     competitive advantage in the marketplace and the company's management team.
     The sub-adviser looks for securities of companies which have an exceptional
     management  team and which have the potential to increase  market share and
     drive earnings per share growth.  If a particular stock appreciates to over
     5% of the total assets of the  portfolio,  the  sub-adviser  typically will
     reduce the position to less than 5%. Generally, the sub-adviser will sell a
     stock if its price appreciates to a level that the sub-adviser views as not
     sustainable or to purchase stock that the sub-adviser  believes  presents a
     better investment opportunity.


              The sub-adviser seeks securities of companies which:

                    --   have  projected  earnings  growth  and return on equity
                         greater than 15%,

                    --   are dominant in their industries, and

                    --   have the  ability to create and  sustain a  competitive
                         advantage.


o    Under the VALUE EQUITY  STRATEGY,  the  sub-adviser  invests in  securities
     which it  believes  indicate  above-average  financial  soundness  and high
     intrinsic value relative to price.  The  sub-adviser  screens a universe of
     over 2,500 companies.  From this universe, the sub-adviser makes selections
     based on its projections of the company's growth in earnings and dividends,
     earnings momentum,  and undervaluation  based on a dividend discount model.
     The sub-adviser  develops target prices and value ranges from this analysis
     and makes  portfolio  selection  from among the top-rated  securities.  The
     sub-adviser  will  typically  sell a security if the  security  reaches its
     target  price,  negative  changes  occur with  respect to the issuer or its
     industry,  or  there  is a  significant  change  in one or more of the four
     characteristics applicable to the security's selection. However, the Series
     may continue to hold equity  securities  that no longer meet the  selection
     criteria but that the sub-adviser deems suitable investments in view of the
     Series' investment objective.


     These  securities  or their  respective  issuers  have at least  one of the
     following characteristics when acquired for the Series:


                    --   low  price-to-earnings  price-to-book  value,  price to
                         cash flow and price-to-sales ratios, as compared to the
                         broad   market,   industry   peers  and  the  company's
                         historical ratios

                    --   above average dividend yield , or

                    --   Beta below that of the broad market


o    Under  the   EQUITY   INCOME   STRATEGY,   the   sub-adviser   invests   in
     income-producing securities.

The sub-adviser divides the Series' assets among each of these three strategies,
with about 40% of the assets  allocated  to each of the growth  equity and value
equity strategies and about 20% to the equity income strategy.




Under normal market conditions, the Series invests at least 65% of its assets in
the  common  stock  of U.S.  companies  and may  invest  the  balance  in  other
securities, such as common stock of foreign issuers, corporate debt obligations,
U.S. Government  securities,  preferred stock,  convertible stock,  warrants and
rights to buy common stock, real estate investment trusts, repurchase agreements
and  money  market   instruments.   Investing  in  foreign  securities  presents
additional  risks,  such as those related to currency  fluctuations  and adverse
political  or economic  conditions  affecting a foreign  country.  Although  the
Series emphasizes  investment-grade  securities (or unrated  securities that the
sub-adviser  deems to be of  comparable  quality),  the  Series  may  invest  in
non-investment-grade  securities.  A non-investment grade security may fluctuate
more in value,  and  present  a greater  risk of  default,  than a  higher-rated
security.


PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series  invests  primarily in stocks of U.S.
          companies,  it is subject to stock market risk. Stock prices typically
          fluctuate more than the values of other types of securities, typically
          in response to changes in the particular company's financial condition
          and factors affecting the market in general. For example,  unfavorable
          or unanticipated  poor earnings  performance of the company may result
          in a decline in its stock's price,  and a broad-based  market drop may
          also cause a stock's price to fall.

     o    Growth investing risk.  Growth companies usually invest a high portion
          of earnings in their  businesses,  and may lack the dividends of value
          stocks that can cushion  prices in a falling  market.  Also,  earnings
          disappointments  often  lead  to  sharp  declines  in  prices  because
          investors  buy growth  stocks in  anticipation  of  superior  earnings
          growth.

     o    Derivatives  risk.  Investing  in  derivative  instruments,   such  as
          options,  futures  contracts,   forward  currency  contracts,  indexed
          securities and  asset-backed  securities,  involves special risks. The
          Series'  sub-advisers  must  correctly  predict  the price  movements,
          during the life of a derivative,  of the underlying  asset in order to
          realize  the  desired  results  from  the  investment.  The  value  of
          derivatives  may rise or fall more  rapidly  than  other  investments,
          which may  increase  the  volatility  of the Series  depending  on the
          nature and extent of the derivatives in the Series' portfolio.  If the
          sub-adviser  uses  derivatives  in attempting to manage or "hedge" the
          overall risk of the  portfolio,  the strategy might not be successful,
          for example,  due to changes in the value of the  derivatives  that do
          not  correlate  with  price  movements  in the rest of the  portfolio.
          Valueinvesting  risk.  The value  approach  carries  the risk that the
          market will not  recognize  a  security's  intrinsic  value for a long
          time,  or  that a stock  judged  to be  undervalued  may  actually  be
          appropriately priced.


In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

32.35%            16.54%            23.55%
[Insert Chart]
1997              1998              1999

In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
18.43% (4th  quarter of 1998) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -10.99% (3rd
quarter of 1998).





                             Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31,1999
                                           1 year              Life of Series*


JNL/Eagle Core Equity Series                23.55%                 23.96%
S&P 500 Index                               21.04%                 28.10%

The  S&P 500  Index  is a  broad-based,  unmanaged  index.  * The  Series  began
operations on September 16, 1996.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES.


The  Series  may also  use  derivative  instruments,  such as  options,  futures
contracts and indexed  securities,  which are subject to  transaction  costs and
certain risks, such as unanticipated changes in securities prices.

For temporary defensive purposes during actual or anticipated periods of general
market  decline,  the Series  may invest up to 100% of its assets in  high-grade
money market instruments,  including U.S. Government securities,  and repurchase
agreements  secured  by such  instruments,  as well as other  high-quality  debt
securities.   Taking  a  defensive   position  may  reduce  the   potential  for
appreciation in the Series' portfolio.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE SUB-ADVISER AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT.  The sub-adviser to the JNL/Eagle Core
Equity Series is Eagle Asset Management, Inc. (Eagle), 880 Carillon Parkway, St.
Petersburg,  Florida 33716.  Eagle is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymond James
Financial,  Inc.  Eagle and its  affiliates  provide a wide  range of  financial
services to retail and institutional clients.


In its capacity as  sub-adviser,  Eagle  supervises  and manages the  investment
portfolio  of the Series.  Mr. Ashi  Parikh,  Managing  Director  and  Portfolio
Manager,  is  responsible  for the  day-to-day  management  of the growth equity
strategy.  Mr.  Parikh  joined  Eagle in April 1999,  after  serving as Managing
Director at Banc One  Investment  Advisers  in  Columbus,  Ohio.  Mr. Ed Cowart,
Managing  Director and Portfolio  Manager,  is  responsible  for the  day-to-day
management of the value equity strategy. Mr. Cowart joined Eagle in August 1999,
after serving as Managing Director at Banc One Investment  Advisors in Columbus,
Ohio. Mr. Lou Kirschbaum,  Managing Director and Portfolio Manager and Mr. David
Blount,  Portfolio Manager,  as co-managers,  are responsible for the day-to-day
management of the equity income  strategy.  They have been  responsible  for the
equity income  strategy  since the inception of the Series.  Mr.  Kirschbaum has
been with Eagle since 1986, and Mr. Blount joined Eagle in 1993.



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JNL/EAGLE SMALLCAP EQUITY SERIES

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE.  The investment objective of the JNL/Eagle SmallCap Equity
Series is long-term capital appreciation.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing  65%  of  its  total  assets  in a  diversified  portfolio  of  equity
securities of domestic small capitalization companies, i.e., companies which, at
the time of purchase,  typically have a market  capitalization under $1 billion.
The  sub-adviser  employs a  bottom-up  approach to  identify  rapidly  growing,
under-researched small capitalization companies that appear to be undervalued in
relation to their long term earnings growth rate or asset value. The sub-adviser
generally  invests in companies  which have  accelerating  earnings,  reasonable
valuations  strong management that participates in the ownership of the company,
reasonable  debt, and a high or expanding  return on equity.  The Series' equity
holdings  consist  primarily of common  stocks,  but may also include  preferred
stocks and  investment  grade  securities  convertible  into  common  stocks and
warrants.


PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:

          o    Market risk.  Because the Series  invests  primarily in stocks of
               U.S. companies,  it is subject to stock market risk. Stock prices
               typically  fluctuate  more  than the  values  of  other  types of
               securities,  typically  in response to changes in the  particular
               company's financial condition and factors affecting the market in
               general. For example,  unfavorable or unanticipated poor earnings
               performance of the company may result in a decline in its stock's
               price,  and a  broad-based  market  drop may also cause a stock's
               price to fall.

          o    Small  cap  investing.  Investing  in  smaller,  newer  companies
               generally  involves greater risks than investing in larger,  more
               established  ones. The companies in which the Series is likely to
               invest  have  limited   product   lines,   markets  or  financial
               resources, or may depend on the expertise of a few people and may
               be  subject  to more  abrupt or  erratic  market  movements  than
               securities of larger,  more  established  companies or the market
               averages  in  general.  In  addition,  many small  capitalization
               companies may be in the early stages of development. Accordingly,
               an  investment  in the  Series  may  not be  appropriate  for all
               investors.

In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

27.64%            1.18%             19.27%
[Insert Chart]
1997              1998              1999

In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
29.40% (2nd  quarter of 1999) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -23.92% (3rd
quarter of 1998).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                                1 year           Life of Series*


JNL/Eagle SmallCap Equity Series                19.27%                19.09%
Russell 2000 Index                              21.35%                13.64%

The Russell 2000 Index is a  broad-based,  unmanaged  index.  * The Series began
operations on September 16, 1996.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES. The JNL/Eagle SmallCap Equity Series may also invest in
American  Depositary  Receipts of U.S. traded foreign issuers,  U.S.  Government
securities, repurchase agreements and other short-term money market instruments.


For  temporary,  defensive  purposes  during  actual or  anticipated  periods of
general  market  decline,  the  Series  may  invest up to 100% of its  assets in
high-grade money market instruments,  including U.S. Government securities,  and
repurchase agreements secured by such instruments, as well as other high-quality
debt  securities.  Taking a  defensive  position  may reduce the  potential  for
appreciation in the Series' portfolio.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The  sub-adviser  to the JNL/Eagle
SmallCap Equity Series is Eagle Asset  Management,  Inc.  (Eagle),  880 Carillon
Parkway, St. Petersburg,  Florida 33716. Eagle and its affiliates provide a wide
range of financial services to retail and institutional clients.


Bert L. Boksen, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Eagle, is responsible
for the  day-to-day  management of the Series.  Mr. Boksen joined Eagle in April
1995 and has  portfolio  management  responsibilities  for its small cap  equity
accounts.  Prior to  joining  Eagle,  Mr.  Boksen was  employed  for 16 years by
Raymond  James &  Associates,  Inc.  in its  institutional  research  and  sales
department.  While  employed by Raymond  James &  Associates,  Inc.,  Mr. Boksen
served as co-head of  Research,  Chief  Investment  Officer and  Chairman of the
Raymond  James &  Associates,  Inc.  Focus List  Committee.  Mr.  Boksen has had
responsibility  for the day-to-day  management of the Series since the inception
of the Series.



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JNL/JANUS AGGRESSIVE GROWTH SERIES

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The  investment  objective of the  JNL/Janus  Aggressive
Growth Series is long-term growth of capital.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing  primarily in a  diversified  portfolio  of common  stocks of U.S. and
foreign companies selected for their growth potential.  The JNL/Janus Aggressive
Growth Series invests  primarily in common stocks when the sub-adviser  believes
that the  relevant  market  environment  favors  profitable  investing  in those
securities.  The  Series  may  invest in  companies  of any size,  from  larger,
well-established   companies  to  smaller,   emerging  growth   companies.   The
sub-adviser  seeks  to  identify  individual   companies  with  earnings  growth
potential  that may not be recognized  by the market.  The  sub-adviser  selects
securities  for  their  capital  growth  potential;  investment  income is not a
consideration.  When the  sub-adviser  believes that market  conditions  are not
favorable for profitable  investing or when the sub-adviser is otherwise  unable
to  locate  favorable  investment  opportunities,   the  Series  may  hedge  its
investments to a greater degree and/or  increase its position in cash or similar
investments.  Doing so may reduce the potential for  appreciation in the Series'
portfolio.

The Series may invest to a lesser degree in other types of securities, including
preferred  stock,  warrants,  convertible  securities and debt  securities.  The
Series may invest without limit in foreign securities.


PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:

          o    Market  risk.  Because the Series  invests in stocks of U.S.  and
               foreign  companies,  it is subject to stock  market  risk.  Stock
               prices typically fluctuate more than the values of other types of
               securities,  typically  in response to changes in the  particular
               company's financial condition and factors affecting the market in
               general. For example,  unfavorable or unanticipated poor earnings
               performance of the company may result in a decline in its stock's
               price,  and a  broad-based  market  drop may also cause a stock's
               price to fall.  Investing in smaller,  newer companies  generally
               involves greater risks than investing in larger, more established
               ones.

               For  bonds,  market  risk  generally  reflects  credit  risk  and
               interest rate risk.  Credit risk is the actual or perceived  risk
               that  the  issuer  of the  bond  will  not pay the  interest  and
               principal payments when due. Bond value typically declines if the
               issuer's credit quality  deteriorates.  Interest rate risk is the
               risk  that  interest  rates  will  rise and the  value of  bonds,
               including  those held by the  Series,  will fall.  A  broad-based
               market drop may also cause a bond's price to fall.


          o    Prepayment risk. During periods of falling interest rates,  there
               is the risk that a debt security with a high stated interest rate
               will  be  prepaid  before  its  expected  maturity  date.  Growth
               investing risk. Growth companies usually invest a high portion of
               earnings in their businesses, and may lack the dividends of value
               stocks  that  can  cushion  prices  in a  falling  market.  Also,
               earnings  disappointments  often lead to sharp declines in prices
               because  investors buy growth stocks in  anticipation of superior
               earnings growth.


          o    Foreign  investing  risk.  Foreign  investing  involves risks not
               typically associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,
               among others,  adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values as
               well as  adverse  political,  social  and  economic  developments
               affecting  a foreign  country.  In  addition,  foreign  investing
               involves less publicly available information and more volatile or
               less liquid  markets.  Investments in foreign  countries could be
               affected by factors not present in the U.S., such as restrictions
               on receiving  the  investment  proceeds  from a foreign  country,
               foreign  tax  laws,  and  potential   difficulties  in  enforcing
               contractual  obligations.  Transactions in foreign securities may
               be  subject to less  efficient  settlement  practices,  including
               extended clearance and settlement periods. Foreign accounting may
               be less revealing  than American  accounting  practices.  Foreign
               regulation  may  be  inadequate  or  irregular.   Owning  foreign
               securities could cause the Series'  performance to fluctuate more
               than if it held only U.S. securities.

          o    Currency  risk.  The value of the Series'  shares may change as a
               result of changes in  exchange  rates  reducing  the value of the
               U.S.  dollar value of the Series' foreign  investments.  Currency
               exchange  rates  can be  volatile  and  affected  by a number  of
               factors,  such as the general economics of a country, the actions
               of U.S. and foreign  governments or central banks, the imposition
               of currency controls, and speculation.


          o    Derivatives risk.  Investing in derivative  instruments,  such as
               options, futures contracts,  forward currency contracts,  indexed
               securities and asset-backed  securities,  involves special risks.
               The Series  sub-adviser  must correctly  predict price movements,
               during the life of a derivative, of the underlying asset in order
               to realize the desired results from the investment.  The value of
               derivatives may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments,
               which may increase the volatility of the Series  depending on the
               nature and extent of the derivatives in the Series' portfolio. If
               the  sub-adviser  uses  derivatives  in  attempting  to manage or
               "hedge" the overall risk of the portfolio, the strategy might not
               be  successful,  for example,  due to changes in the value of the
               derivatives  that do not  correlate  with price  movements in the
               rest of the portfolio.

In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

18.95%            12.67%            57.66%           94.43%
[Insert Chart]
1996              1997              1998             1999

In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
41.64%  (4th  quarter of 1999) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -6.56% (3rd
quarter of 1998).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                           1 year              Life of Series*


JNL/Janus Aggressive Growth Series          94.43%                42.10%
S&P 500 Index                               21.04%                26.95%

The  S&P 500  Index  is a  broad-based,  unmanaged  index.  * The  Series  began
operations on May 15, 1995.


EXPENSE  EXAMPLE.  This  example is  intended  to help you  compare  the cost of
investing in the Series with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.  Also,
this  example  does not reflect the expenses of the  Qualified  Plan.  The table
below shows the expenses you would pay on a $10,000 investment,  assuming (1) 5%
annual  return  and  (2)  redemption  at  the  end of  each  time  period.  This
illustration is hypothetical and is not intended to be representative of past or
future  performance  of the Series.  The example  also  assumes  that the Series
operating expenses remain the same.  Although your actual costs may be higher or
lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EXPENSE EXAMPLE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Year                                                                      $103
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 Years                                                                     $322
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5 Years                                                                     $558
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10 Years                                                                  $1,236
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES. The Series may invest in "special situations" from time
to time. A special situation arises when, in the opinion of the sub-adviser, the
securities of a particular issuer will be recognized and appreciate in value due
to a specific  development  with respect to that issuer.  Developments  creating
special  situations  might include,  among others,  a new product or process,  a
technological breakthrough, a management change or other extraordinary corporate
event,  or  differences  in  market  supply  of and  demand  for  the  security.
Investment in special  situations  may carry an  additional  risk of loss in the
event that the  anticipated  development  does not occur or does not attract the
expected attention. The impact of this strategy on the Series will depend on the
Series'  size and the  extent  of its  holdings  of  special  situation  issuers
relative to total net assets.


The Series may use derivative instruments,  such as futures contracts,  options,
and forward currency  contracts,  for hedging or as a means of enhancing return.
These  instruments are subject to transaction  costs and certain risks,  such as
unanticipated  changes in interest rates,  securities prices and global currency
markets.

The  Series  may  invest  in  high-yield,  high-risk,  fixed-income  securities,
commonly known as "junk bonds." These are corporate debt securities rated BBB or
lower by S&P or Baa or lower by  Moody's,  or unrated  securities  deemed by the
sub-adviser  to be  of  comparable  quality.  Lower-rated  securities  generally
involve a higher risk of default than higher-rated ones.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The  sub-adviser  to the JNL/Janus
Aggressive  Growth Series is Janus Capital  Corporation  (Janus  Capital),  with
principal offices at 100 Fillmore Street, Denver,  Colorado 80206. Janus Capital
provides  investment  advisory services to mutual funds and other  institutional
accounts.


Warren B. Lammert,  Portfolio  Manager of Janus Capital,  is responsible for the
day-to-day  management of the Series.  Mr. Lammert joined Janus Capital in 1987.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics  from Yale  University  and a Master of
Science in Economic  History from the London School of Economics.  He has earned
the right to use the Chartered  Financial Analyst  designation.  Mr. Lammert has
had  responsibility  for the  day-to-day  management  of the  Series  since  the
inception of the Series.



<PAGE>


JNL/JANUS BALANCED SERIES

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE.  The investment objective of the JNL/Janus Balanced Series
is  long-term  capital  growth,  consistent  with  preservation  of capital  and
balanced by current income.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series  normally  invests  40-60% of its
assets in securities selected primarily for their growth potential and 40-60% of
its assets in  securities  selected  primarily for their income  potential.  The
JNL/Janus   Balanced  Series  invests   primarily  in  common  stocks  when  the
sub-adviser  believes that the relevant  market  environment  favors  profitable
investing in those  securities.  The  sub-adviser  seeks to identify  individual
companies  with  earnings  growth  potential  that may not be  recognized by the
market.  The sub-adviser  selects securities for their capital growth potential.
The sub-adviser may also consider dividend-paying characteristics when selecting
common  stock.  When the  sub-adviser  believes that market  conditions  are not
favorable for profitable  investing or when the sub-adviser is otherwise  unable
to  locate  favorable  investment  opportunities,   the  Series  may  hedge  its
investments to a greater degree and/or  increase its position in cash or similar
investments.  Doing so may reduce the potential for  appreciation in the Series'
portfolio.  The  Series  will  normally  invest  at least  25% of its  assets in
fixed-income  securities.  The  Series  may  invest  without  limit  in  foreign
securities.


PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests in stocks of U.S. and foreign
          companies,  it is subject to stock market risk. Stock prices typically
          fluctuate more than the values of other types of securities, typically
          in response to changes in the particular company's financial condition
          and factors affecting the market in general. For example,  unfavorable
          or unanticipated  poor earnings  performance of the company may result
          in a decline in its stock's price,  and a broad-based  market drop may
          also  cause a  stock's  price to fall.  Investing  in  smaller,  newer
          companies  generally  involves greater risks than investing in larger,
          more established ones.

          For bonds,  market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest
          rate risk. Credit risk is the actual or perceived risk that the issuer
          of the bond will not pay the interest and principal payments when due.
          Bond  value   typically   declines  if  the  issuer's  credit  quality
          deteriorates.  Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will
          rise and the value of bonds,  including those held by the Series, will
          fall.  A  broad-based  market  drop may also cause a stock's  price to
          fall.


     o    Prepayment risk.  During periods of falling  interest rates,  there is
          the risk that a debt security with a high stated interest rate will be
          prepaid before its expected maturity date.


     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available   information,   more  volatile  or  less  liquid   markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities  could cause the Series'  performance to fluctuate
          more than if it held only U.S. securities.

     o    Currency  risk. The value of the Series' shares may change as a result
          of changes in exchange  rates  reducing  the value of the U.S.  dollar
          value of the Series' foreign investments.  Currency exchange rates can
          be volatile and  affected by a number of factors,  such as the general
          economics of a country, the actions of U.S. and foreign governments or
          central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and speculation.

In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.

PERFORMANCE.  This Series will  commence  investment  operations on or about the
date of this Prospectus. Therefore, a bar chart and table have not been included
for this Series.

COMPARABLE PERFORMANCE.


PUBLIC FUND/PRIVATE ACCOUNT PERFORMANCE COMPOSITE. The JNL/Janus Balanced Series
has  substantially  similar  investment  objectives,  policies and strategies as
certain mutual funds and Private Accounts. Each of these public mutual funds and
Private Accounts is managed by Janus Capital  Corporation,  the same Sub-Adviser
which manages the JNL/Janus Balanced Series.

The  historical  performance  of a composite  of these  public  mutual funds and
Private  Accounts is shown below.  This is not the  performance of the JNL/Janus
Balanced Series and the performance of the Series may differ.  This  performance
data should not be  considered as an  indication  of future  performance  of the
Series.  The public mutual fund and Private  Account  performance  figures shown
below:

     o    reflect the deduction of the historical  fees and expenses paid by the
          public mutual funds and not those to be paid by the Series.

     o    do not reflect  Contract fees or charges  imposed by Jackson  National
          Life.  Investors should refer to the separate  account  prospectus for
          information  describing the Contract fees and charges.  These fees and
          charges will have a detrimental effect on Series performance.

The  Series and their  corresponding  public  mutual  fund  series  and  Private
Accounts are  expected to hold similar  securities.  However,  their  investment
results are expected to differ for the following reasons:

     o    differences  in asset size and cash flow  resulting from purchases and
          redemptions  of  Series  shares  may  result  in  different   security
          selections

     o    differences in the relative weightings of securities

     o    differences in the price paid for particular portfolio holdings

     o    differences relating to certain tax matters


     o    differences  (with  respect  to the  Private  Accounts)  in that  such
          Accounts   are  not   subject  to  certain   investment   limitations,
          diversification requirements and other restrictions imposed by federal
          tax and securities laws

However,  the differences  cited do not alter the conclusion that the Funds have
substantially similar investment objectives, policies and strategies.

The chart below shows performance  information derived from historical composite
performance of the public mutual funds and Private Accounts.  The inception date
for the composite shown is January 1, 1988.

JANUS BALANCED FUNDS COMPOSITE PERFORMANCE  (INCLUDING MUTUAL FUNDS) FOR PERIODS
ENDED 12/31/99
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               Annualized Returns
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        JANUS BALANCED                          S&P 500 INDEX
------------- ------------------------------------ -----------------------------
1 Year                     24.68%                                 21.14%
------------- ------------------------------------ -----------------------------
3 Years                    26.08%                                 27.66%
------------- ------------------------------------ -----------------------------
5 Years                    23.93%                                 28.66%
------------- ------------------------------------ -----------------------------
10 Years                   18.74%                                 18.25%
------------- ------------------------------------ -----------------------------

*Inception January 1, 1988.

The Balanced  Composite  includes  all fully  discretionary  separately  managed
balanced accounts and mutual funds for which Janus Capital Corporation serves as
investment advisor.  The composite was calculated  according to the requirements
of the Association for Investment  Management and Research.  These  requirements
differ from those required by the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Composite
performance is presented net of all fees and reflects  reinvestment of dividends
and  capital  gains.  The fees  deducted  are less than the fees  charged by the
Series. If the expenses of the Series had been deducted, the performance results
would have been lower. As of December 31, 1999, the Balanced  Composite included
12 accounts and assets of $6,419.1  million,  which  represented  2.57% of total
assets under  management.  The  percentage of total assets managed is defined as
composite  assets as a percentage of the total assets managed  including  mutual
fund  company  accounts  under  management.  Performance  figures are based upon
historical  information and do not guarantee  future results.  In addition,  the
managers  responsible  for the historical  performance  record of these accounts
(Blaine Rollins and James Craig) assumed new responsibilities at Janus beginning
January 1, 2000.  Karen  Reidy is now the  Portfolio  Manager  for all  Balanced
Products.  No changes will be made with regard to the  investment  philosophy or
process of the Funds or separate accounts.  Prospective clients should recognize
the limitations inherent in composites,  and consider all information  presented
by Janus  regarding its investment  management  capabilities.  The S&P 500 is an
unmanaged  index of common stock prices and includes  reinvestment  of dividends
and capital gains. They have been taken from published sources and have not been
audited.  Composition of each separately  managed  account  portfolio may differ
significantly from securities in the corresponding benchmark indices. A complete
list of Janus composites is available upon request.
Please call 800-525-1068.

A Series'  performance  may be  affected by risks  specific to certain  types of
investments, such as foreign securities, derivative investments,  non-investment
grade  debt  securities,  initial  public  offerings  (IPOs) or  companies  with
relatively small market  capitalizations.  IPOs and other investment  techniques
may have  magnified  performance  impact on a Series with a small asset base.  A
Series may not experience similar performance as its assets grow.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES. The Series may invest in "special situations" from time
to time. A special situation arises when, in the opinion of the sub-adviser, the
securities of a particular issuer will be recognized and appreciate in value due
to a specific  development  with respect to that issuer.  Developments  creating
special  situations  might include,  among others,  a new product or process,  a
technological breakthrough, a management change or other extraordinary corporate
event,  or  differences  in  market  supply  of and  demand  for  the  security.
Investment in special  situations  may carry an  additional  risk of loss in the
event that the  anticipated  development  does not occur or does not attract the
expected attention. The impact of this strategy on the Series will depend on the
Series'  size and the  extent  of its  holdings  of  special  situation  issuers
relative to total net assets.


The Series may use derivative instruments,  such as futures contracts,  options,
and forward currency  contracts,  for hedging or as a means of enhancing return.
These  instruments are subject to transaction  costs and certain risks,  such as
unanticipated  changes in interest rates,  securities prices and global currency
markets.


The  Series  may  invest  in  high-yield,  high-risk,  fixed-income  securities,
commonly known as "junk bonds." These are corporate debt securities rated BBB or
lower by S&P or Baa or lower by  Moody's,  or unrated  securities  deemed by the
sub-adviser  to be  on  comparable  quality.  Lower-rated  securities  generally
involve a higher risk of default than higher-rated ones.


The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The  sub-adviser  to the JNL/Janus
Balanced Series is Janus Capital  Corporation  (Janus  Capital),  with principal
offices at 100 Fillmore Street,  Denver,  Colorado 80206. Janus Capital provides
investment advisory services to mutual funds and other institutional accounts.


Karen L. Reidy is the Portfolio Manager of the Series. She is also the portfolio
manager and  Executive  Vice  President of Janus  Balanced Fund and Janus Equity
Income  Fund,  as well as Janus Aspen  Balanced  and Janus Aspen  Equity  Income
Portfolios. She is also an Assistant Portfolio Manager of Janus Fund and manages
separate accounts and sub-advised  portfolios in the Balanced discipline.  Prior
to joining Janus in 1995,  Ms. Reidy worked for Price  Waterhouse in the Mergers
and  Acquisitions  area,  performing  corporate due  diligence,  and as an audit
manager,  analyzing financials for corporate clients. Before assuming management
responsibilities  of Janus Balanced Fund and Janus Equity Income Fund in January
2000,  Ms. Reidy was  Assistant  Portfolio  Manager of Janus Fund,  focusing her
research on large-capitalization companies. Ms. Reidy earned a bachelor's degree
in accounting from the University of Colorado.  She passed the Certified  Public
Accountant exam in 1992 and has earned the right to use the Chartered  Financial
Analyst designation. She has five years of professional investment experience.



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JNL/JANUS CAPITAL GROWTH SERIES

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The investment objective of the JNL/Janus Capital Growth
Series  is  long-term  growth  of  capital  in  a  manner  consistent  with  the
preservation of capital.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series  seeks to achieve  its  objective
through a non-diversified portfolio consisting primarily of common stock of U.S.
and foreign  companies  selected for their growth potential and normally invests
at least  50% of its  equity  assets  in  medium-sized  companies.  Medium-sized
companies  are those  whose  market  capitalizations  fall  within  the range of
companies  in the S&P  MidCap  400 Index and are  determined  at the time  their
securities  are acquired by the Series.  The market  capitalizations  within the
Index will vary, but as of December 31, 1999, they ranged between  approximately
$170  million and $37  billion.  The  sub-adviser  seeks to identify  individual
companies  with  earnings  growth  potential  that may not be  recognized by the
market.  The sub-adviser  selects securities for their capital growth potential;
investment  income is not a  consideration.  When the sub-adviser  believes that
market  conditions  are not  favorable  for  profitable  investing  or when  the
sub-adviser is otherwise  unable to locate favorable  investment  opportunities,
the Series may hedge its  investments  to a greater  degree and/or  increase its
position in cash or similar  investments.  Doing so may reduce the potential for
appreciation in the Series' portfolio.


The Series  normally  invests a majority  of its equity  assets in  medium-sized
companies.  The  Series  may  invest  to a  lesser  degree  in  other  types  of
securities, including preferred stock, warrants, convertible securities and debt
securities. The Fund may invest without limit in foreign securities.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests in stocks of U.S. and foreign
          companies,  it is subject to stock market risk. Stock prices typically
          fluctuate more than the values of other types of securities, typically
          in response to changes in the particular company's financial condition
          and factors affecting the market in general. For example,  unfavorable
          or unanticipated  poor earnings  performance of the company may result
          in a decline in its stock's price,  and a broad-based  market drop may
          also cause a stock's price to fall.

          For bonds,  market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest
          rate risk. Credit risk is the actual or perceived risk that the issuer
          of the bond will not pay the interest and principal payments when due.
          Bond  value   typically   declines  if  the  issuer's  credit  quality
          deteriorates.  Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will
          rise and the value of bonds,  including those held by the Series, will
          fall. A broad-based market drop may also cause a bond's price to fall.


     o    Prepayment risk.  During periods of falling  interest rates,  there is
          the risk that a debt security with a high stated interest rate will be
          prepaid before its expected  maturity  date.  Growth  investing  risk.
          Growth  companies  usually  invest a high portion of earnings in their
          businesses,  and may  lack the  dividends  of  value  stocks  that can
          cushion prices in a falling  market.  Also,  earnings  disappointments
          often lead to sharp  declines in prices  because  investors buy growth
          stocks in anticipation of superior earnings growth.


     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities  could cause the Series'  performance to fluctuate
          more than if it held only U.S. securities.

     o    Currency  risk. The value of the Series' shares may change as a result
          of changes in exchange  rates  reducing  the value of the U.S.  dollar
          value of the Series' foreign investments.  Currency exchange rates can
          be volatile and  affected by a number of factors,  such as the general
          economics of a country, the actions of U.S. and foreign governments or
          central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and speculation.

     o    Non-diversification.   The  Series  is   "non-diversified."   Under  a
          definition provided by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
          non-diversified  funds  may  invest  in  fewer  assets,  or in  larger
          proportions  of assets of single  companies or  industries.  Thus, the
          Series  may  hold  a  smaller  number  of  issuers  than  if  it  were
          "diversified." With a smaller number of different issuers,  the Series
          is subject to more risk than another  fund holding a larger  number of
          issuers,  since changes in the financial condition or market status of
          a single  issuer may cause  greater  fluctuation  in the Series' total
          return and share price.

In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of
December 31

16.83%            15.01%    35.16%            124.19%
[Insert Chart]
1996              1997      1998              1999

In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
59.05% (4th  quarter of 1999) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -15.05% (3rd
quarter of 1998).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999

                                                1 year           Life of Series*

JNL/Janus Capital Growth Series                 124.19%               44.09%
S&P MidCap 400 Index                             14.70%               21.41%

The S&P 400 MidCap Index is a broad-based,  unmanaged  index. * The Series began
operations on May 15, 1995.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES. The Series may invest in "special situations" from time
to time. A special situation arises when, in the opinion of the sub-adviser, the
securities of a particular issuer will be recognized and appreciate in value due
to a specific  development  with respect to that issuer.  Developments  creating
special  situations  might include,  among others,  a new product or process,  a
technological breakthrough, a management change or other extraordinary corporate
event,  or  differences  in  market  supply  of and  demand  for  the  security.
Investment in special  situations  may carry an  additional  risk of loss in the
event that the  anticipated  development  does not occur or does not attract the
expected attention. The impact of this strategy on the Series will depend on the
Series'  size and the  extent  of its  holdings  of  special  situation  issuers
relative to total net assets.


The Series may use derivative instruments,  such as futures contracts,  options,
and forward currency  contracts,  for hedging or as a means of enhancing return.
These  instruments are subject to transaction  costs and certain risks,  such as
unanticipated  changes in interest rates,  securities prices and global currency
markets.

The  Series  may  invest  in  high-yield,  high-risk,  fixed-income  securities,
commonly known as "junk bonds." These are corporate debt securities rated BBB or
lower by S&P or Baa or lower by  Moody's,  or unrated  securities  deemed by the
sub-adviser  to be  on  comparable  quality.  Lower-rated  securities  generally
involve a higher risk of default than higher-rated ones.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The  sub-adviser  to the JNL/Janus
Capital  Growth  Series  is Janus  Capital  Corporation  (Janus  Capital),  with
principal offices at 100 Fillmore Street, Denver,  Colorado 80206. Janus Capital
provides  investment  advisory services to mutual funds and other  institutional
accounts.


James P.  Goff,  Portfolio  Manager of Janus  Capital,  is  responsible  for the
day-to-day  management of the JNL/Janus  Capital Growth Series.  Mr. Goff joined
Janus  Capital  in 1988.  He holds a  Bachelor  of Arts in  Economics  from Yale
University  and has  earned  the right to use the  Chartered  Financial  Analyst
designation.  Mr. Goff has had responsibility  for the day-to-day  management of
the Series since the inception of the Series.


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JNL/JANUS GLOBAL EQUITIES SERIES*

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE.  The investment objective of the JNL/Janus Global Equities
Series  is  long-term  growth  of  capital  in  a  manner  consistent  with  the
preservation of capital.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing at least 65% in a  diversified  portfolio of common  stocks of foreign
and domestic  issuers.  The sub-adviser seeks to identify  individual  companies
with  earnings  growth  potential  that may not be  recognized  by the market at
large. The sub-adviser  selects  securities for their capital growth  potential;
investment  income is not a  consideration.  When the sub-adviser  believes that
market  conditions  are not  favorable  for  profitable  investing  or when  the
sub-adviser is otherwise  unable to locate favorable  investment  opportunities,
the Series may hedge its  investments  to a greater  degree and/or  increase its
position in cash or similar  investments.  Doing so may reduce the potential for
appreciation in the Series' portfolio.

The Series may invest to a lesser degree in other types of securities, including
preferred stock, warrants,  convertible securities, and debt securities, such as
corporate  bonds.  The Series can invest on a worldwide  basis in companies  and
other organizations of any size,  regardless of country of organization or place
of principal  business  activity,  as well as domestic and foreign  governments,
government agencies and other governmental entities. The Series normally invests
in securities of issuers from at least five different  countries,  including the
United States,  although it may invest in fewer than five countries.  The Series
may invest without limit in foreign securities.


PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests in stocks of U.S. and foreign
          companies,  it is subject to stock market risk. Stock prices typically
          fluctuate more than the values of other types of securities, typically
          in response to changes in the particular company's financial condition
          and factors affecting the market in general. For example,  unfavorable
          or unanticipated  poor earnings  performance of the company may result
          in a decline in its stock's price,  and a broad-based  market drop may
          also cause a stock's price to fall.

          For bonds,  market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest
          rate risk. Credit risk is the actual or perceived risk that the issuer
          of the bond will not pay the interest and principal payments when due.
          Bond  value   typically   declines  if  the  issuer's  credit  quality
          deteriorates.  Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will
          rise and the value of bonds,  including those held by the Series, will
          fall. A broad-based market drop may also cause a bond's price to fall.

     o    Prepayment risk.  During periods of falling  interest rates,  there is
          the risk that a debt security with a high stated interest rate will be
          prepaid before its expected maturity date.

     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities  could cause the Series'  performance to fluctuate
          more than if it held  only U.S.  securities.  To the  extent  that the
          Series invests in bonds issued by a foreign government, the Series may
          have  limited  legal  recourse  in the  event  of  default.  Political
          conditions,  especially a country's  willingness  to meet the terms of
          its debt obligations, can create special risks.

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*    The JNL/Janus  Global Equities Series (the "Series") is not available as an
     investment option. However, the Series is offered as an underling series of
     the  JNL/S&P  Conservative  Growth  Series I, the JNL/S&P  Moderate  Growth
     Series  I,  the  JNL/S&P  Aggressive  Growth  Series  I, the  JNL/S&P  Very
     Aggressive  Growth  Series I, the JNL/S&P  Equity  Growth Series I, and the
     JNL/S&P Equity Aggressive Growth Series I.
<PAGE>

     o    Currency  risk. The value of the Series' shares may change as a result
          of changes in exchange  rates  reducing  the value of the U.S.  dollar
          value of the Series' foreign investments.  Currency exchange rates can
          be volatile and  affected by a number of factors,  such as the general
          economics of a country, the actions of U.S. and foreign governments or
          central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and speculation.



     o    Derivatives  risk.  Investing  in  derivative  instruments,   such  as
          options,  futures  contracts,   forward  currency  contracts,  indexed
          securities and  asset-backed  securities,  involves special risks. The
          Series sub-adviser must correctly predict price movements,  during the
          life of a derivative,  of the underlying asset in order to realize the
          desired results from the investment. The value of derivatives may rise
          or fall more  rapidly than other  investments,  which may increase the
          volatility  of the  Series  depending  on the nature and extent of the
          derivatives  in  the  Series'  portfolio.   If  the  sub-adviser  uses
          derivatives in attempting to manage or "hedge" the overall risk of the
          portfolio,  the strategy might not be successful,  for example, due to
          changes in the value of the  derivatives  that do not  correlate  with
          price movements in the rest of the portfolio.

In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

31.36%            19.12%            26.87%           64.58%
[Insert Chart]
1996              1997              1998             1999

In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
43.03% (4th  quarter of 1999) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -16.93% (3rd
quarter of 1998).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                                    1 year       Life of Series*


JNL/Janus Global Equities Series                     64.58%           36.45%
Morgan Stanley Capital International World Index     23.56%           18.01%

The Morgan Stanley Capital International World Index is a broad-based, unmanaged
index.
*  The Series began operations on May 15, 1995.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES The Series may invest in "special  situations" from time
to time. A special situation arises when, in the opinion of the sub-adviser, the
securities of a particular issuer will be recognized and appreciate in value due
to a specific  development  with respect to that issuer.  Developments  creating
special  situations  might include,  among others,  a new product or process,  a
technological breakthrough, a management change or other extraordinary corporate
event,  or  differences  in  market  supply  of and  demand  for  the  security.
Investments in special  situations  may carry an additional  risk of loss in the
event that the  anticipated  development  does not occur or does not attract the
expected attention. The impact of this strategy on the Series will depend on the
Series'  size and the  extent  of its  holdings  of  special  situation  issuers
relative to total net assets.


The Series may use derivative instruments,  such as futures contracts,  options,
and forward currency  contracts,  for hedging or as a means of enhancing return.
These  instruments are subject to transaction  costs and certain risks,  such as
unanticipated  changes in interest rates,  securities prices and global currency
markets.

The Series may invest in high-yield, high-risk fixed-income securities, commonly
known as "junk bonds." These are corporate debt securities rated BBB or lower by
S&P or Baa or lower by Moody's,  or unrated securities deemed by the sub-adviser
to be of comparable quality.  Lower-rated  securities generally involve a higher
risk of default, and may fluctuate more in value than higher-rated securities.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The  sub-adviser  to the JNL/Janus
Global  Equities  Series is Janus  Capital  Corporation  (Janus  Capital),  with
principal offices at 100 Fillmore Street, Denver,  Colorado 80206. Janus Capital
provides  investment  advisory services to mutual funds and other  institutional
accounts.


Helen Young Hayes,  Portfolio  Manager of Janus Capital,  is responsible for the
day-to-day management of the Series. Ms. Hayes joined Janus Capital in 1987. She
holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics  from Yale  University  and has earned the
right to use the  Chartered  Financial  Analyst  designation.  Ms. Hayes has had
responsibility  for the day-to-day  management of the Series since the inception
of the Series.



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JNL/PUTNAM GROWTH SERIES

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The investment objective of the JNL/Putnam Growth Series
is long-term capital growth.

PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing  primarily  in a  diversified  portfolio  of common stock of domestic,
large-capitalization companies. However, the Series may also invest in preferred
stocks,  bonds,  convertible  preferred stock and convertible  debentures if the
sub-adviser believes that they offer the potential for capital appreciation. The
Series may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests in stocks of U.S. and foreign
          companies,  it is subject to stock market risk. Stock prices typically
          fluctuate more than the values of other types of securities, typically
          in response to changes in the particular company's financial condition
          and factors affecting the market in general. For example,  unfavorable
          or unanticipated  poor earnings  performance of the company may result
          in a decline in its stock's price,  and a broad-based  market drop may
          also cause a stock's price to fall.


          For bonds,  market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest
          rate risk. Credit risk is the actual or perceived risk that the issuer
          of the bond will not pay the interest and principal payments when due.
          Bond  value   typically   declines  if  the  issuer's  credit  quality
          deteriorates.  Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will
          rise and the value of bonds,  including those held by the Series, will
          fall.  A  broad-based  market  drop may also cause a stock's  price to
          fall. Prepayment risk. During periods of falling interest rates, there
          is the risk that a debt security with a high stated interest rate will
          be prepaid before its expected  maturity date.  Growth investing risk.
          Growth  companies  usually  invest a high portion of earnings in their
          businesses,  and may  lack the  dividends  of  value  stocks  that can
          cushion prices in a falling  market.  Also,  earnings  disappointments
          often lead to sharp  declines in prices  because  investors buy growth
          stocks in anticipation of superior earnings growth.

     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities  could cause the Series'  performance to fluctuate
          more than if it held only U.S. securities. Currency risk. The value of
          the Series' shares may change as a result of changes in exchange rates
          reducing  the value of the U.S.  dollar  value of the Series'  foreign
          investments. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and affected by a
          number of factors,  such as the general  economics  of a country,  the
          actions  of  U.S.  and  foreign  governments  or  central  banks,  the
          imposition of currency controls, and speculation.


     o    Derivatives  risk.  Investing  in  derivative  instruments,   such  as
          options,  futures  contracts,   forward  currency  contracts,  indexed
          securities and  asset-backed  securities,  involves special risks. The
          Series sub-adviser must correctly predict price movements,  during the
          life of a derivative,  of the underlying asset in order to realize the
          desired results from the investment. The value of derivatives may rise
          or fall more  rapidly than other  investments,  which may increase the
          volatility  of the  Series  depending  on the nature and extent of the
          derivatives  in  the  Series'  portfolio.   If  the  sub-adviser  uses
          derivatives in attempting to manage or "hedge" the overall risk of the
          portfolio,  the strategy might not be successful,  for example, due to
          changes in the value of the  derivatives  that do not  correlate  with
          price movements in the rest of the portfolio.


In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad-based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

26.81%            21.88%            34.93%           29.41%
[Insert Chart]
1996              1997              1998             1999

In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
24.99% (4th  quarter of 1998) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -12.00% (3rd
quarter of 1998).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                                 1 year        Life of Series*


JNL/Putnam Growth Series                         29.41%           30.51%
S&P 500 Index                                    21.04%           26.95%

The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based, unmanaged index.
* The Series began  operations on May 15, 1995. Prior to May 1, 1997, the Series
was managed by Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES.  The Series may invest any amount or  proportion of its
assets in any class or type of  security  believed by the  sub-adviser  to offer
potential for capital appreciation over both the intermediate and long term.


The Series may use derivative  instruments,  such as financial futures contracts
and options,  for hedging and risk management.  These instruments are subject to
transaction costs and certain risks,  such as unanticipated  changes in interest
rates, securities prices and global currency markets.

For temporary,  defensive purposes, when the sub-adviser believes other types of
investments are advantageous on the basis both of risk and protection of capital
values,  the  Series  may  invest in  fixed-income  securities  with or  without
warrants or conversion  features and may retain cash, or invest up to all of its
assets in cash equivalents. Taking a defensive position may reduce the potential
for appreciation of the Series' portfolio.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The  sub-adviser to the JNL/Putnam
Growth Series is Putnam Investment  Management,  Inc.  (Putnam),  located at One
Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109. Putnam has been managing mutual
funds since 1937.

The Series is  managed by the Core  Growth  Equity  team at Putnam.  The team is
headed by C. Beth Cotner,  Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of the
Group. Ms. Cotner joined Putnam in 1995 as Senior Portfolio  Manager in the Core
Growth Equity Group.  Prior to that,  Ms. Cotner was Executive Vice President of
Kemper Financial Services.  Ms. Cotner has had responsibility for the day-to-day
management of the Series since May 1, 1997.


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JNL/PUTNAM   INTERNATIONAL   EQUITY  SERIES  (FORMERLY  THE  T.  ROWE  PRICE/JNL
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INVESTMENT SERIES)

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE.  The investment objective of the JNL/Putnam  International
Equity Series is long-term growth of capital.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing at least 65% in a diversified portfolio consisting primarily of common
stocks of non-U.S.  companies. The Series invests in foreign securities that the
sub-adviser believes offer significant potential for long-term appreciation. The
Series  normally  has at least three  countries  represented  in its  portfolio,
including both developed and emerging markets.

Putnam's Core International Equity team seeks consistent, above-average relative
returns and below-average  relative risk through a balance of country and sector
diversification and the selection of believed underpriced companies.  The team's
process relies on both top-down  macroeconomic and market analysis and bottom-up
fundamental company research.

Putnam selects stocks through a bottom up process,  using its valuation approach
to identify significantly  mispriced companies.  Its expertise is in identifying
stocks selling for less than their real or relative worth regardless of the type
of  company  (i.e.,  growth,   cyclical,   or  mature)  or  the  current  market
environment. Putnam begins by screening its international stock database of over
5,500 non-U.S.  companies to identify those companies with a positive  valuation
indicator  (price to book  relative to return on equity).  Stocks  passing  this
initial valuation screen are then subjected to a rigorous process.  The decision
to purchase a stock is based on the combined judgment of the Core  International
Equity  portfolio  managers,  and  their  decision  must  be  unanimous.  Putnam
typically visits all companies before a purchase decision is finalized.PRINCIPAL
RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES. An investment in the Series is not guaranteed.
As with any mutual  fund,  the value of the  Series'  shares will change and you
could lose money by investing in the Series.  A variety of factors may influence
its investment performance, such as:


     o    Market risk.  Because the Series  invests in stocks,  it is subject to
          stock market  risk.  Stock prices  typically  fluctuate  more than the
          values of other types of securities,  typically in response to changes
          in the particular  company's financial condition and factors affecting
          the market in general. For example,  unfavorable or unanticipated poor
          earnings  performance  of the  company  may result in a decline in its
          stock's price, and a broad-based  market drop may also cause a stock's
          price to fall.

     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities  could cause the Series'  performance to fluctuate
          more than if it held only U.S. securities.

     o    Emerging  markets risk.  The Series may invest a portion of its assets
          in securities of issuers in emerging  markets,  which involves greater
          risk.  Emerging market countries typically have economic and political
          systems that are less  developed,  and likely to be less stable,  than
          those of more advanced  countries.  Emerging market countries may have
          policies that restrict investment by foreigners, and there is a higher
          risk of a  government  taking  private  property.  Low or  nonexistent
          trading volume in securities of issuers in emerging markets may result
          in a lack of liquidity  and in price  volatility.  Issuers in emerging
          markets  typically  are  subject  to a  greater  degree  of  change in
          earnings  and  business  prospects  than are  companies  in  developed
          markets.

     o    Currency  risk. The value of the Series' shares may change as a result
          of changes in exchange  rates  reducing  the value of the U.S.  dollar
          value of the Series' foreign investments.  Currency exchange rates can
          be volatile and  affected by a number of factors,  such as the general
          economics of a country, the actions of U.S. and foreign governments or
          central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and speculation.


     o    Derivatives  risk.  Investing  in  derivative  instruments,   such  as
          options,  futures  contracts,   forward  currency  contracts,  indexed
          securities and  asset-backed  securities,  involves special risks. The
          Series sub-adviser must correctly predict price movements,  during the
          life of a derivative,  of the underlying asset in order to realize the
          desired results from the investment. The value of derivatives may rise
          or fall more  rapidly than other  investments,  which may increase the
          volatility  of the  Series  depending  on the nature and extent of the
          derivatives  in  the  Series'  portfolio.   If  the  sub-adviser  uses
          derivatives in attempting to manage or "hedge" the overall risk of the
          portfolio,  the strategy might not be successful,  for example, due to
          changes in the value of the  derivatives  that do not  correlate  with
          price movements in the rest of the portfolio.

In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment  strategies of the Series.  PERFORMANCE.
The bar chart and table below show the past  performance of the Series'  shares.
The chart presents the annual returns and shows how  performance has varied from
year to year.  The table shows the Series' annual returns and compares them to a
broad based index since these shares were first offered.  Both the chart and the
table assume  reinvestment of dividends and  distributions.  The Series' returns
shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the  deduction  of any charges
that are imposed under a variable insurance contract.  Those charges,  which are
described  in  the  variable  insurance  prospectus,  will  reduce  the  Series'
performance.  As with all mutual funds,  the Series' past  performance  does not
necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


As of the effective date of this Prospectus,  Putnam Investment Management, Inc.
has replaced Rowe-Price Fleming  International,  Inc. as the sub-adviser for the
Series.  Therefore, the performance information shown below is not indicative in
any manner of how the Series will perform in the future.

Annual Total Returns as of December 31(Results achieved by prior sub-adviser)

13.91%            2.65%             14.43%           32.11%
[Insert Chart]
1996              1997              1998             1999


In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
23.24% (4th  quarter of 1999) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -13.48% (3rd
quarter of 1998).

                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999

                                              1 year             Life of Series*

JNL/Putnam International Equity Series         32.11%                 14.78%
Morgan Stanley Europe and Australasia,
     Far East Equity Index                     25.27%                 11.61%

The  Morgan  Stanley  Europe  and  Australasia,  Far  East  Equity  Index  is  a
broad-based, unmanaged index. * The Series began operations on May 15, 1995.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE  SERIES.  In  addition  to common  stocks,  the Series may also
invest in other  types of  securities,  such as  preferred  stocks,  convertible
securities, fixed-income securities.


The Series may use derivative  instruments,  such as futures contracts,  options
and  forward  currency  contracts,  for  hedging  and  risk  management.   These
instruments  are  subject  to  transaction  costs  and  certain  risks,  such as
unanticipated changes in securities prices and global currency markets.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

SUB-ADVISER  AND  PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.   The  sub-adviser  to  the  JNL/Putnam
International  Equity  Series is Putnam  Investment  Management,  Inc.  (Putnam)
located at One Post Office Square, Boston,  Massachusetts 02109. Putnam has been
managing mutual funds since 1937.


The Series is managed by the Core International  Equity team at Putnam. The team
is headed by Omid Kamshad, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of the
group.  Mr.  Kamshad has been  employed by Putnam  since 1996.  Prior to January
1996,  Mr.  Kamshad  was  employed  at  Lombard  Odier  International  Portfolio
Management  Limited and prior to April  1995,  he was  employed at Baring  Asset
Management Company.



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JNL/PUTNAM MIDCAP GROWTH SERIES

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The investment objective of the JNL/Putnam Midcap Growth
Series is capital appreciation.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series invests mainly in common stocks of
U.S. companies with a focus on growth stocks which are stocks whose earnings the
sub-adviser  believes  are likely to grow  faster  than the  economy as a whole.
Growth stocks typically trade at higher multiples of current earnings than other
stocks.  Therefore, the values of growth stocks may be more sensitive to changes
in current or expected earnings than the values of other stocks.


Growth stocks are issued by companies  whose earnings the  sub-adviser  believes
are likely to grow  faster  than the  economy as a whole.  Growth in a company's
earnings may lead to an increase in the price of its stock.  The Series  invests
mainly in mid-cap companies.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk. Because the Series invests in stocks of companies,  it is
          subject to stock market risk.  Stock prices  typically  fluctuate more
          than the values of other types of securities, typically in response to
          changes in the particular  company's  financial  condition and factors
          affecting  the  market  in  general.   For  example,   unfavorable  or
          unanticipated poor earnings performance of the company may result in a
          decline in its stock's price,  and a broad-based  market drop may also
          cause a  stock's  price  to fall.  Investing  in  small  and  mid-size
          companies  generally  involves  greater risks than investing in larger
          more established ones.

     o    Growth investing risk.  Growth companies usually invest a high portion
          of earnings in their  businesses,  and may lack the dividends of value
          stocks that can cushion  prices in a falling  market.  Also,  earnings
          disappointments  often  lead  to  sharp  declines  in  prices  because
          investors  buy growth  stocks in  anticipation  of  superior  earnings
          growth.There  is a risk  that the  market as a whole may not favor the
          type of investments which the Series makes.


In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.

PERFORMANCE.  This Series will  commence  investment  operations on or about the
date of this Prospectus. Therefore, a bar chart and table have not been included
for this Series.

COMPARABLE PERFORMANCE

PRIVATE ACCOUNT PERFORMANCE COMPOSITE

The Putnam/JNL Midcap Series has substantially  similar  investment  objectives,
policies and investment  strategies as certain Private  Accounts.  Each of these
Private  Accounts  is managed  by the Putnam  Advisory  Company  Inc.  of Putnam
Fiduciary  Trust  Company,  affiliates  of the  Sub-Adviser  which  manages  the
corresponding Series.

The  historical  performance  of a composite of these Private  Accounts is shown
below. This performance data should not be considered as an indication of future
performance of the Series. The Private Account performance figures shown below:

o    do not reflect  Contract fees or charges imposed by Jackson  National Life.
     Investors should refer to the separate  account  prospectus for information
     describing the Contract fees and charges.  These fees and charges will have
     a detrimental effect on Series performance.

The Series and their corresponding  Private Account are expected to hold similar
securities.  However,  their  investment  results are expected to differ for the
following reasons:

o    differences  in asset  size and cash  flow  resulting  from  purchases  and
     redemptions of Series shares may result in different security selections

o    differences in the relative weightings of securities

o    differences in the price paid for particular portfolio holdings

o    differences relating to certain tax matters

o    differences in that Private Accounts are not subject to certain  investment
     limitations, diversification requirements and other restrictions imposed by
     federal tax and securities laws.

However,  the differences  cited do not alter the conclusion that the Funds have
substantially similar investment objectives, policies and strategies.

The chart below shows performance  information derived from historical composite
performance of Private  Accounts.  The inception date for the composite shown is
April 1, 1992.

PUTNAM MIDCAP EQUITY (S&P MIDCAP 400) COMPOSITE RETURNS AS OF 12/31/1999
-------------------------------- ------------------- ---------------------------
                                 Putnam Composite    S&P Midcap 400 Index
-------------------------------- ------------------- ---------------------------
1 YEAR                           39.76%              14.72%
-------------------------------- ------------------- ---------------------------
3 YEARS (ANNUALIZED)             26.88%              21.82%
-------------------------------- ------------------- ---------------------------
5 YEARS (ANNUALIZED)             28.18%              23.05%
-------------------------------- ------------------- ---------------------------
INCEPTION * (ANNUALIZED)         23.04%              17.48%
-------------------------------- ------------------- ---------------------------
*Inception April 1, 1992.

1.       Composition of Composite

         The  inception  date for the Putnam  Midcap  Equity  (S&P  Midcap  400)
         Composite  was April 1,  1992.  The  composite  is  composed  of all US
         institutional  tax-exempt accounts managed by Putnam in this investment
         style.  It does not include  performance of retail funds,  accounts for
         taxable  entities,  accounts for non-US  investors  and accounts  whose
         investment  guidelines  differ  in a  material  way from  the  standard
         guidelines established by Putnam for its Midcap Equity (S&P Midcap 400)
         accounts. Since tax exempt institutional accounts typically do not need
         to manage  subscriptions and redemptions on a daily basis,  performance
         will vary from that of a mutual fund  investing in the same  investment
         style.

         Composite  returns  reflect the  deduction  of all  expenses.  The fees
         deducted are the same as the highest fees charged by the Series.

         Accounts are included no later than the beginning of the first calendar
         quarter  following  three  months  from  the date of  funding,  and are
         excluded as of the last full  calendar  month under  management or such
         prior date Putnam  receives  notice of termination  and begins managing
         the account in a manner different from other accounts in the composite.

2.       Calculation of Composite; Index Disclosure

         The investment  performance of an individual account within a composite
         is calculated monthly using a time-weighted, rate-of-return calculation
         method. The investment performance of a composite is calculated monthly
         by summing the  size-weighted  return for that month of the  individual
         accounts  that make up the  composite  for the month in  question.  The
         investment  performance of a composite over periods longer than a month
         is calculated by linking its monthly rates of return.  The  composite's
         benchmark  is the S&P Midcap 400 Index.  Performance  calculations  for
         Putnam  accounts and  comparative  indices reflect changes in value and
         reinvestment  of all  distributions.  Putnam  portfolios  are  actively
         managed using specified strategies, while the indices are unmanaged and
         may  contain  securities   different  from  those  included  in  Putnam
         portfolios.

3.       AIMR Verification

         The Putnam Midcap  Equity (S&P Midcap 400)  Composite has been Level II
         verified by Arthur  Andersen  LLP for the  calendar  years 1993,  1994,
         1995,  1996,  and 1997.  A list of Putnam's  composites  and  auditors'
         reports is available upon request.  The AIMR  requirements  differ than
         the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

4.       Past Performance

         Past performance is not necessarily  indicative of future  performance.
         No assurance can be given as to future performance.

A Series'  performance  may be  affected by risks  specific to certain  types of
investments, such as foreign securities, derivative investments,  non-investment
grade  debt  securities,  initial  public  offerings  (IPOs) or  companies  with
relatively small market  capitalizations.  IPOs and other investment  techniques
may have  magnified  performance  impact on a Series with a small asset base.  A
Series may not experience similar performance as its assets grow.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES.

The Series  may also  invest in  securities  of foreign  issuers  which  involve
certain special risks. These risks include,  among others,  adverse fluctuations
in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse  political,  social and economic
developments  affecting  a  foreign  country.  In  addition,  foreign  investing
involves less publicly  available  information  and more volatile or less liquid
markets.  Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
present in the U.S., such as  restrictions on receiving the investment  proceeds
from a  foreign  country,  foreign  tax  laws,  and  potential  difficulties  in
enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in foreign  securities may be
subject to less efficient settlement practices, including extended clearance and
settlement  periods.  Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American
accounting practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular. Owning
foreign securities could cause the Series' performance to fluctuate more than if
it held only U.S.  securities.  To the extent  that the Series  invests in bonds
issued by a foreign  government,  the Series may have limited legal  recourse in
the event of default.  Political conditions,  especially a country's willingness
to meet the terms of its debt obligations, can create special risks.


The Series may buy and sell investments  relatively often, which involves higher
brokerage commissions and other expenses.

In addition to the main investment  strategies  described  above, the Series may
make other  investments,  such as investments in preferred  stocks,  convertible
securities,  debt  instruments  and  derivatives,  which may be subject to other
risks, as described in the SAI.

At times the  sub-adviser  may judge that market  conditions  make  pursuing the
Series' usual investment strategies  inconsistent with the best interests of the
Series'  shareholders.  The  sub-adviser  then may  temporarily  use alternative
strategies  that are mainly designed to limit losses.  However,  the sub-adviser
may choose not to use these  strategies  for a variety of reasons,  even in very
volatile market conditions. These strategies may cause the Series to miss out on
investment opportunities, and may prevent the Series from achieving its goal.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.


THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT  The  sub-adviser  to the JNL/Putnam
Midcap Growth Series is Putnam Investment  Management,  Inc. (Putnam) located at
One Post Office Square,  Boston,  Massachusetts  02109. Putnam has been managing
mutual funds since 1937.

The Series is managed by the Midcap  Equity  Growth team at Putnam.  The team is
headed by Eric M. Wetlaufer,  Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer for
the group. Mr. Welaufer has been with Putnam since 1997.

Prior to 1997 Mr. Wetlaufer was with Cadence Capital Management.


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JNL/PUTNAM VALUE EQUITY SERIES

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The investment  objective of the JNL/Putnam Value Equity
Series is capital growth, with income as a secondary objective.


PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objectives by
investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of domestic,
large-capitalization  companies.  At  least  65% of its  total  assets  will  be
invested,  under  normal  market  conditions,  in  equity  securities.  For this
purpose,  equity securities include common stocks,  securities  convertible into
common stock and securities  with common stock  characteristics,  such as rights
and  warrants.  The Series  considers a  large-capitalization  company to be one
that,  at the time its  securities  are  acquired  by the  Series,  has a market
capitalization of $2 billion or greater.


The  JNL/Putnam  Value Equity Series invests  primarily in equity  securities of
domestic,  large-capitalization  companies.  The sub-adviser  typically  selects
companies whose stocks have distinctly  above-average dividend yields and market
prices that it believes are undervalued  relative to the normal earning power of
the company.  Under this approach, the sub-adviser seeks to identify investments
where current investor enthusiasm is low, as reflected in their valuations.  The
sub-adviser  typically  reduces the Series' exposure to a company when its stock
price approaches, in the sub-adviser's judgment, fair valuation.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series  invests in the equity  securities of
          U.S. and foreign companies,  it is subject to stock market risk. Stock
          prices  typically  fluctuate  more than the  values of other  types of
          securities,  typically  in  response  to  changes  in  the  particular
          company's  financial  condition  and factors  affecting  the market in
          general.  For example,  unfavorable  or  unanticipated  poor  earnings
          performance  of the  company  may result in a decline  in its  stock's
          price, and a broad-based market drop may also cause a stock's price to
          fall.

     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities  could cause the Series'  performance to fluctuate
          more than if it held only U.S. securities.


     o    Value investing  risk.  With a value approach,  there is also the risk
          that stocks may remain  undervalued  during a given  period.  This may
          happen  because value stocks as a category  lose favor with  investors
          compared to growth stocks or because the manager  failed to anticipate
          which  stocks or  industries  would  benefit from  changing  market or
          economic conditions.


     o    Currency  risk. The value of the Series' shares may change as a result
          of changes in exchange  rates  reducing  the value of the U.S.  dollar
          value of the Series' foreign investments.  Currency exchange rates can
          be volatile and  affected by a number of factors,  such as the general
          economics of a country, the actions of U.S. and foreign governments or
          central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and speculation.

In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

24.33%            21.82%            12.48%           -1.04%
[Insert Chart]
1996              1997              1998             1999

In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
16.64% (4th  quarter of 1998) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -11.73% (3rd
quarter of 1999).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                       1 year              Life of Series*


JNL/Putnam Value Equity Series          -1.04%                 16.96%
S&P 500 Index                           21.04%                 26.95%

The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based, unmanaged index.
* The Series began  operations on May 15, 1995. Prior to May 1, 1997, the Series
was managed by PPM America, Inc.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND  RISKS  OF THE  SERIES.  The SAI has  more  information  about  the  Series'
authorized  investments  and strategies,  as well as the risks and  restrictions
that may apply to them.


THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The  sub-adviser to the JNL/Putnam
Value Equity Series is Putnam Investment Management,  Inc. (Putnam),  located at
One Post Office Square,  Boston,  Massachusetts  02109. Putnam has been managing
mutual  funds  since  1937.The  Series is managed by the Large Cap Value team at
Putnam.  The team is headed by Deborah F. Kuenstner,  CFA, Managing Director and
Chief Investment Officer of the group. In this role, she heads the team managing
large-cap  value equity  portfolios for retail and  institutional  clients.  Ms.
Kuenstner  joined Putnam in 1997 as Senior Vice  President and Senior  Portfolio
Manager in the  International  Core and Value  Equity  Group.  In 1998,  she was
promoted to Chief Investment Officer of the International Value Equities team. A
Chartered Financial Analyst, Ms. Kuenster has 20 years of investment experience.
Before  joining  Putnam,   Ms.  Kuenster  was  a  Senior  Portfolio  Manager  of
International Equities from 1989 through 1997 at DuPont Pension Fund Investment.

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JNL/S&P CONSERVATIVE GROWTH SERIES I

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The  investment  objective  of the JNL/S&P  Conservative
Growth Series I is capital growth and current income.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing  in a  diversified  group of other  Series  of the  Trust  (Underlying
Series). The Underlying Series in which the JNL/S&P Conservative Growth Series I
may  invest  are  the  JNL/Alger  Growth  Series,  JNL/Alliance  Growth  Series,
JNL/Eagle  Core Equity  Series,  JNL/Eagle  SmallCap  Equity  Series,  JNL/Janus
Aggressive Growth Series,  JNL/Janus  Balanced Series,  JNL/Janus Capital Growth
Series, JNL/Janus Global Equities Series,  JNL/Putnam Growth Series,  JNL/Putnam
International Equity Series,  JNL/Putnam Value Equity Series,  JNL/Putnam Midcap
Growth Series, PPM America/JNL  Balanced Series, PPM America/JNL High Yield Bond
Series, PPM America/JNL Money Market Series,  Salomon  Brothers/JNL  Global Bond
Series,  Salomon  Brothers/JNL  U.S.  Government & Quality Bond Series,  T. Rowe
Price/JNL  Established  Growth Series,  T. Rowe Price/JNL Mid-Cap Growth Series,
and T. Rowe Price/JNL Value Series.


The Series seeks to achieve capital growth through its investments in Underlying
Series that invest primarily in equity securities. These investments may include
Series that  invest in stocks of large  established  companies  as well as those
that invest in stocks of smaller companies with above-average growth potential.

The Series seeks to achieve current income through its investments in Underlying
Series that invest primarily in fixed-income  securities.  These investments may
include Underlying Series that invest in foreign bonds denominated in currencies
other than U.S. dollars as well as Underlying Series that invest  exclusively in
bonds of U.S.  issuers.  The Series may invest in Underlying  Series that invest
exclusively in  investment-grade  securities,  as well as Underlying Series that
invest in high-yield, high-risk bonds.

Under normal circumstances, the Series allocates approximately 55% to 65% of its
assets to Underlying Series that invest primarily in equity  securities,  30% to
40% to Underlying Series that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and 0%
to 10% to Underlying Series that invest primarily in money market funds.  Within
these three asset  classes,  the Series  remains  flexible  with  respect to the
percentage it will allocate among Underlying Series.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and  you  could  lose  money  by  investing  in the  Series.  Since  the  Series
concentrates its investments in shares of the Underlying Series, its performance
is  directly  related  to the  ability  of the  Underlying  Series to meet their
respective investment objectives,  as well as the sub-adviser's allocation among
the  Underlying  Series.  Accordingly,  a variety of factors may  influence  the
performance of the Series, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests  indirectly in stocks of U.S.
          and  foreign  companies,  it is subject to stock  market  risk.  Stock
          prices  typically  fluctuate  more than the  values of other  types of
          securities,  typically  in  response  to  changes  in  the  particular
          company's  financial  condition  and factors  affecting  the market in
          general.  For example,  unfavorable  or  unanticipated  poor  earnings
          performance  of the  company  may result in a decline  in its  stock's
          price, and a broad-based market drop may also cause a stock's price to
          fall.

          For bonds,  market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest
          rate risk. Credit risk is the actual or perceived risk that the issuer
          of the bond will not pay the interest and principal payments when due.
          Bond  value   typically   declines  if  the  issuer's  credit  quality
          deteriorates.  Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will
          rise and the value of bonds,  including  those  held by an  Underlying
          Series,  will fall. A broad-based  market drop may also cause a bond's
          price to fall.

     o    Prepayment risk.  During periods of falling  interest rates,  there is
          the risk that a debt security with a high stated interest rate will be
          prepaid before its expected maturity date.

     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available   information,   more  volatile  or  less  liquid   markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities could cause an Underlying  Series'  performance to
          fluctuate  more than if it held only U.S.  securities.  To the  extent
          that an  Underlying  Series  invests  in  bonds  issued  by a  foreign
          government,  that Series may have limited legal  recourse in the event
          of default.  Political conditions,  especially a country's willingness
          to meet the terms of its debt obligations, can create special risks.

     o    Emerging  markets risk.  The Series may invest a portion of its assets
          in one or more  Underlying  Series that hold  securities of issuers in
          emerging  markets,   which  involves  greater  risk.  Emerging  market
          countries  typically have economic and political systems that are less
          fully  developed,  and  likely to be less  stable,  than those of more
          advanced  countries.  Emerging market countries may have policies that
          restrict  investment  by  foreigners,  and there is a higher risk of a
          government taking private property.  Low or nonexistent trading volume
          in securities  of issuers in emerging  markets may result in a lack of
          liquidity  and  in  price  volatility.  Issuers  in  emerging  markets
          typically  are subject to a greater  degree of change in earnings  and
          business prospects than are companies in developed markets.

     o    High-yield/high-risk  bonds. Lower-rated bonds involve a higher degree
          of  credit  risk,  which is the risk  that  the  issuer  will not make
          interest  or  principal   payments  when  due.  In  the  event  of  an
          unanticipated   default,  an  Underlying  Series  would  experience  a
          reduction  in its  income,  a  decline  in  the  market  value  of the
          securities  so  affected  and a decline  in the  value of its  shares.
          During an economic  downturn or substantial  period of rising interest
          rates, highly leveraged issuers may experience  financial stress which
          could adversely affect their ability to service principal and interest
          payment  obligations,  to meet projected  business goals and to obtain
          additional financing.  The market prices of lower-rated securities are
          generally  less  sensitive to interest rate changes than  higher-rated
          investments,  but more  sensitive  to adverse  economic  or  political
          changes, or individual developments specific to the issuer. Periods of
          economic or political uncertainty and change can be expected to result
          in volatility of prices of these securities.

     o    Currency  risk. The value of the Series' shares may change as a result
          of changes in exchange  rates  reducing  the value of the U.S.  dollar
          value of an Underlying Series' foreign investments.  Currency exchange
          rates can be volatile and affected by a number of factors, such as the
          general  economics  of a  country,  the  actions of U.S.  and  foreign
          governments or central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and
          speculation.

     o    Non-diversification.   The  Series  is   "non-diversified."   Under  a
          definition provided by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
          non-diversified  funds  may  invest  in  fewer  assets,  or in  larger
          proportions of the assets of single companies or industries. Thus, the
          Series  may  hold  a  smaller  number  of  issuers  than  if  it  were
          "diversified." With a smaller number of different issuers,  the Series
          is subject to more risk than another  fund holding a larger  number of
          issuers,  since changes in the financial condition or market status of
          a single  issuer may cause  greater  fluctuation  in the Series' total
          return and share price.

Because the Series invests  exclusively in other Series of the Trust, you should
look elsewhere in this  prospectus for the  particular  information  about those
Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

19.52%
[Insert Chart]
1999

In the period  shown in the chart,  the  Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
13.55%  (4th  quarter of 1999) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -2.99% (3rd
quarter of 1999).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                             1 year              Life of Series*

JNL/S&P Conservative Growth Series I          19.52%                    13.85%
S&P 500 Index                                 21.05%                    19.06%
S&P 500 Index /Lehman Bond Aggregate
  Total Return Series                         12.30%                    13.16%

The S&P 500  Index  and the  Lehman  Bond  Aggregate  Total  Return  Series  are
broad-based,  unmanaged indexes.  The total returns were calculated according to
the  following  weightings:  the  S&P 500  Index  represents  60% of the  equity
investments and the Lehman Bond Aggregate Total Return Series  represents 40% of
the fixed-income investments of the Series.

* The Series began operations on April 9, 1998.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND  RISKS  OF THE  SERIES.  The  JNL/S&P  Conservative  Growth  Series  I asset
allocation  is  expected  to result in less risk than that  incurred  by JNL/S&P
Moderate  Growth  Series I,  JNL/S&P  Aggressive  Growth  Series I, JNL/S&P Very
Aggressive  Growth Series I, JNL/S&P  Equity  Growth Series I or JNL/S&P  Equity
Aggressive Growth Series I.


When the sub-adviser  believes that a temporary defensive position is desirable,
the  Series  may  invest up to 100% of its  assets in cash or cash  equivalents.
Doing so may reduce the potential for appreciation of the Series' portfolio.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND  PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The  sub-adviser  to the  JNL/S&P
Conservative  Growth Series I is Standard & Poor's Investment Advisory Services,
Inc.  (SPIAS),  located at 25  Broadway,  New York,  New York  10004.  SPIAS was
established  in 1995 to provide  investment  advice to the financial  community.
SPIAS  operates  independently  of and  has  no  access  to  analysis  or  other
information  supplied  or  obtained  by  Standard & Poor's  Ratings  Services in
connection with its ratings  business,  except to the extent such information is
made available by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services to the general public.


David M. Blitzer and Joshua M. Harari, CFA, share the primary responsibility for
the day-to-day  management of the Series. Mr. Blitzer has been Vice President of
SPIAS  since 1995 and has been an  economist  with  Standard & Poor's  Financial
Services  Group  (which  operates  independently  of  Standard & Poor's  Ratings
Services)  since 1982.  Mr.  Blitzer has had  responsibility  for the day-to-day
management of the Series since the inception of the Series.  Mr. Harari has been
a  senior  investment  officer  with the  Quantitative  Services  department  of
Standard & Poor's  Financial  Information  Services  since 1998.  Since  joining
Standard & Poor's in 1986, Mr. Harari served as an equity analyst and supervisor
of industrial  analysts with Standard & Poor's  Financial  Services  Group.  Mr.
Harari has had responsibility for the day-to-day  management of the Series since
May 1998.



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JNL/S&P MODERATE GROWTH SERIES I

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The investment  objective of the JNL/S&P Moderate Growth
Series I is to seek capital growth. Current income is a secondary objective.


PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objectives by
investing  in a  diversified  group of other  Series  of the  Trust  (Underlying
Series). The Underlying Series in which the JNL/S&P Moderate Growth Series I may
invest are the JNL/Alger Growth Series,  JNL/Alliance  Growth Series,  JNL/Eagle
Core Equity  Series,  JNL/Eagle  SmallCap  Equity Series,  JNL/Janus  Aggressive
Growth  Series,  JNL/Janus  Balanced  Series,  JNL/Janus  Capital Growth Series,
JNL/Janus  Global  Equities  Series,   JNL/Putnam   Growth  Series,   JNL/Putnam
International Equity Series,  JNL/Putnam Value Equity Series,  JNL/Putnam Midcap
Growth Series, PPM America/JNL  Balanced Series, PPM America/JNL High Yield Bond
Series, PPM America/JNL Money Market Series,  Salomon  Brothers/JNL  Global Bond
Series,  Salomon  Brothers/JNL  U.S.  Government & Quality Bond Series,  T. Rowe
Price/JNL  Established  Growth Series,  T. Rowe Price/JNL Mid-Cap Growth Series,
and T. Rowe Price/JNL Value Series.


The Series seeks to achieve capital growth through its investments in Underlying
Series that invest primarily in equity securities. These investments may include
Underlying Series that invest in stocks of large  established  companies as well
as those that invest in stocks of smaller  companies with  above-average  growth
potential.

The Series seeks to achieve current income through its investments in Underlying
Series that invest primarily in fixed-income  securities.  These investments may
include Underlying Series that invest in foreign bonds denominated in currencies
other than U.S. dollars as well as Underlying Series that invest  exclusively in
bonds of U.S.  issuers.  The Series may invest in Underlying  Series that invest
exclusively in  investment-grade  securities,  as well as Underlying Series that
invest in high-yield, high-risk bonds.

Under normal circumstances, the Series allocates approximately 70% to 80% of its
assets to Underlying  Series that invest primarily in equity  securities and 20%
to 30% to Underlying  Series that invest  primarily in fixed-income  securities.
Within these asset  classes,  the Series  remains  flexible  with respect to the
percentage it will allocate among particular Underlying Series.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and  you  could  lose  money  by  investing  in the  Series.  Since  the  Series
concentrates its investments in shares of the Underlying Series, its performance
is  directly  related  to the  ability  of the  Underlying  Series to meet their
respective investment objectives,  as well as the sub-adviser's allocation among
the  Underlying  Series.  Accordingly,  a variety of factors may  influence  its
performance, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests  indirectly in stocks of U.S.
          and  foreign  companies,  it is subject to stock  market  risk.  Stock
          prices  typically  fluctuate  more than the  values of other  types of
          securities,  typically  in  response  to  changes  in  the  particular
          company's  financial  condition  and factors  affecting  the market in
          general.  For example,  unfavorable  or  unanticipated  poor  earnings
          performance  of the  company  may result in a decline  in its  stock's
          price, and a broad-based market drop may also cause a stock's price to
          fall.

          For bonds,  market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest
          rate risk. Credit risk is the actual or perceived risk that the issuer
          of the bond will not pay the interest and principal payments when due.
          Bond  value   typically   declines  if  the  issuer's  credit  quality
          deteriorates.  Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will
          rise and the value of bonds,  including  those  held by an  Underlying
          Series,  will fall. A broad-based  market drop may also cause a bond's
          price to fall.

     o    Prepayment risk.  During periods of falling  interest rates,  there is
          the risk that a debt security with a high stated interest rate will be
          prepaid before its expected maturity date.

     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities could cause an Underlying  Series'  performance to
          fluctuate  more than if it held only U.S.  securities.  To the  extent
          that an  Underlying  Series  invests  in  bonds  issued  by a  foreign
          government,  that Series may have limited legal  recourse in the event
          of default.  Political conditions,  especially a country's willingness
          to meet the terms of its debt obligations, can create special risks.

     o    Emerging  markets risk.  The Series may invest a portion of its assets
          in one or more  Underlying  Series that hold  securities of issuers in
          emerging  markets,   which  involves  greater  risk.  Emerging  market
          countries  typically have economic and political systems that are less
          fully  developed,  and  likely to be less  stable,  than those of more
          advanced  countries.  Emerging market countries may have policies that
          restrict  investment  by  foreigners,  and there is a higher risk of a
          government taking private property.  Low or nonexistent trading volume
          in securities  of issuers in emerging  markets may result in a lack of
          liquidity  and  in  price  volatility.  Issuers  in  emerging  markets
          typically  are subject to a greater  degree of change in earnings  and
          business prospects than are companies in developed markets.

     o    High-yield/high-risk  bonds. Lower-rated bonds involve a higher degree
          of  credit  risk,  which is the risk  that  the  issuer  will not make
          interest  or  principal   payments  when  due.  In  the  event  of  an
          unanticipated   default,  an  Underlying  Series  would  experience  a
          reduction  in its  income,  a  decline  in  the  market  value  of the
          securities  so  affected  and a decline  in the  value of its  shares.
          During an economic  downturn or substantial  period of rising interest
          rates, highly leveraged issuers may experience  financial stress which
          could adversely affect their ability to service principal and interest
          payment  obligations,  to meet projected  business goals and to obtain
          additional financing.  The market prices of lower-rated securities are
          generally  less  sensitive to interest rate changes than  higher-rated
          investments,  but more  sensitive  to adverse  economic  or  political
          changes, or individual developments specific to the issuer. Periods of
          economic or political uncertainty and change can be expected to result
          in volatility of prices of these securities.

     o    Currency risk. The value of an Underlying Series' shares may change as
          a result of changes in exchange  rates  reducing the value of the U.S.
          dollar value of the Series'  foreign  investments.  Currency  exchange
          rates can be volatile and affected by a number of factors, such as the
          general  economics  of a  country,  the  actions of U.S.  and  foreign
          governments or central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and
          speculation.

     o    Non-diversification.   The  Series  is   "non-diversified."   Under  a
          definition provided by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
          non-diversified  funds  may  invest  in  fewer  assets,  or in  larger
          proportions of the assets of single companies or industries. Thus, the
          Series  may  hold  a  smaller  number  of  issuers  than  if  it  were
          "diversified." With a smaller number of different issuers,  the Series
          is subject to more risk than another  fund holding a larger  number of
          issuers,  since changes in the financial condition or market status of
          a single  issuer may cause  greater  fluctuation  in the Series' total
          return and share price.


Because the Series invests  exclusively in other series of the Trust, you should
look elsewhere in this  prospectus for the  particular  information  about those
series.

PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

26.74%
[Insert Chart]
1999

In the period  shown in the chart,  the  Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
17.87%  (4th  quarter of 1999) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -3.54% (3rd
quarter of 1999).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                                  1 year         Life of Series*


JNL/S&P Moderate Growth Series I                  26.74%                 18.75%

S&P 500 Index                                     21.05%                 19.06%
S&P 500 Index/ Lehman Bond Aggregate
  Total Return Series                             15.58%                 15.38%

The S&P 500  Index  and the  Lehman  Bond  Aggregate  Total  Return  Series  are
broad-based,  unmanaged indexes.  The total returns were calculated according to
the  following  weightings:  the  S&P 500  Index  represents  75% of the  equity
investments and the Lehman Bond Aggregate Total Return Series  represents 25% of
the fixed-income investments of the Series.


* The Series began operations on April 8, 1998.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THEOTHER INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES.  The JNL/S&P  Moderate Growth Series I asset allocation
is  expected  to result in less risk than that  incurred  by JNL/S&P  Aggressive
Growth Series I, JNL/S&P Very Aggressive  Growth Series I, JNL/S&P Equity Growth
Series I or  JNL/S&P  Equity  Aggressive  Growth  Series  I, but more  risk than
JNL/S&P Conservative Growth Series I.


When the sub-adviser  believes that a temporary defensive position is desirable,
the  Series  may  invest up to 100% of its  assets in cash or cash  equivalents.
Doing so may reduce the potential for appreciation of the Series' portfolio.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND  PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The  sub-adviser  to the  JNL/S&P
Moderate Growth Series I is Standard & Poor's Investment Advisory Services, Inc.
(SPIAS), located at 25 Broadway, New York, New York 10004. SPIAS was established
in 1995 to provide investment advice to the financial community.  SPIAS operates
independently of and has no access to analysis or other information  supplied or
obtained by Standard & Poor's  Ratings  Services in connection  with its ratings
business,  except to the extent such information is made available by Standard &
Poor's Ratings Services to the general public.


David M. Blitzer and Joshua M. Harari, CFA, share the primary responsibility for
the day-to-day  management of the Series. Mr. Blitzer has been Vice President of
SPIAS  since 1995 and has been an  economist  with  Standard & Poor's  Financial
Services  Group  (which  operates  independently  of  Standard & Poor's  Ratings
Services)  since 1982.  Mr.  Blitzer has had  responsibility  for the day-to-day
management of the Series since the inception of the Series.  Mr. Harari has been
a  senior  investment  officer  with the  Quantitative  Services  department  of
Standard & Poor's  Financial  Information  Services  since 1998.  Since  joining
Standard & Poor's in 1986, Mr. Harari served as an equity analyst and supervisor
of industrial  analysts with Standard & Poor's  Financial  Services  Group.  Mr.
Harari has had responsibility for the day-to-day  management of the Series since
May 1998.


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JNL/S&P AGGRESSIVE GROWTH SERIES I

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE.  The investment objective of the JNL/S&P Aggressive Growth
Series I is capital growth.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing  in a  diversified  group of other  Series  of the  Trust  (Underlying
Series).  The Underlying Series in which the JNL/S&P  Aggressive Growth Series I
may  invest  are  the  JNL/Alger  Growth  Series,  JNL/Alliance  Growth  Series,
JNL/Eagle  Core Equity  Series,  JNL/Eagle  SmallCap  Equity  Series,  JNL/Janus
Aggressive Growth Series,  JNL/Janus  Balanced Series,  JNL/Janus Capital Growth
Series, JNL/Janus Global Equities Series,  JNL/Putnam Growth Series,  JNL/Putnam
International Equity Series,  JNL/Putnam Value Equity Series,  JNL/Putnam Midcap
Growth Series, PPM America/JNL  Balanced Series, PPM America/JNL High Yield Bond
Series, PPM America/JNL Money Market Series,  Salomon  Brothers/JNL  Global Bond
Series,  Salomon  Brothers/JNL  U.S.  Government & Quality Bond Series,  T. Rowe
Price/JNL  Established  Growth Series,  T. Rowe Price/JNL Mid-Cap Growth Series,
and T. Rowe Price/JNL Value Series.


The Series seeks to achieve capital growth primarily  through its investments in
Underlying Series that invest primarily in equity securities.  These investments
may include Series that invest in stocks of large established  companies as well
as those that invest in stocks of smaller  companies with  above-average  growth
potential.

The Series seeks to achieve capital growth secondarily through its investment in
Underlying  Series that  invest  primarily  in  fixed-income  securities.  These
investments  may  include   Underlying  Series  that  invest  in  foreign  bonds
denominated in currencies other than U.S.  dollars as well as Underlying  Series
that  invest  exclusively  in bonds of U.S.  issuers.  The  Series may invest in
Underlying Series that invest  exclusively in  investment-grade  securities,  as
well as Underlying Series that invest in high-yield, high-risk bonds.

Under normal circumstances, the Series allocates approximately 85% to 95% of its
assets to Underlying Series that invest primarily in equity securities and 5% to
15% to  Underlying  Series that invest  primarily  in  fixed-income  securities.
Within these asset  classes,  the Series  remains  flexible  with respect to the
percentage it will allocate among particular Underlying Series.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and  you  could  lose  money  by  investing  in the  Series.  Since  the  Series
concentrates its investments in shares of the Underlying Series, its performance
is  directly  related  to the  ability  of the  Underlying  Series to meet their
respective investment objectives,  as well as the sub-adviser's allocation among
the  Underlying  Series.  Accordingly,  a variety of factors may  influence  its
investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests  indirectly in stocks of U.S.
          and  foreign  companies,  it is subject to stock  market  risk.  Stock
          prices  typically  fluctuate  more than the  values of other  types of
          securities,  typically  in  response  to  changes  in  the  particular
          company's  financial  condition  and factors  affecting  the market in
          general.  For example,  unfavorable  or  unanticipated  poor  earnings
          performance  of the  company  may result in a decline  in its  stock's
          price, and a broad-based market drop may also cause a stock's price to
          fall.


          For bonds,  market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest
          rate risk. Credit risk is the actual or perceived risk that the issuer
          of the bond will not pay the interest and principal payments when due.
          Bond  value   typically   declines  if  the  issuer's  credit  quality
          deteriorates.  Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will
          rise and the value of bonds,  including  those  held by an  Underlying
          Series,  will fall. A broad-based  market drop may also cause a bond's
          price to fall.High-yield/high-risk  bonds. Lower-rated bonds involve a
          higher  degree of credit risk,  which is the risk that the issuer will
          not make  interest or principal  payments when due. In the event of an
          unanticipated   default,  an  Underlying  Series  would  experience  a
          reduction  in its  income,  a  decline  in  the  market  value  of the
          securities  so  affected  and a decline  in the  value of its  shares.
          During an economic  downturn or substantial  period of rising interest
          rates, highly leveraged issuers may experience  financial stress which
          could adversely affect their ability to service principal and interest
          payment  obligations,  to meet projected  business goals and to obtain
          additional financing.  The market prices of lower-rated securities are
          generally  less  sensitive to interest rate changes than  higher-rated
          investments,  but more  sensitive  to adverse  economic  or  political
          changes, or individual developments specific to the issuer. Periods of
          economic or political uncertainty and change can be expected to result
          in volatility of prices of these securities.


     o    Prepayment risk.  During periods of falling  interest rates,  there is
          the risk that a debt security with a high stated interest rate will be
          prepaid before its expected maturity date.

     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities could cause an Underlying  Series'  performance to
          fluctuate  more than if it held only U.S.  securities.  To the  extent
          that an  Underlying  Series  invests  in  bonds  issued  by a  foreign
          government,  that  Series may have  limited  recourse  in the event of
          default.  Political conditions,  especially a country's willingness to
          meet the terms of its debt obligations, can create special risks.

     o    Emerging  markets risk.  The Series may invest a portion of its assets
          in one or more  Underlying  Series that hold  securities of issuers in
          emerging  markets,   which  involves  greater  risk.  Emerging  market
          countries  typically have economic and political systems that are less
          fully  developed,  and  likely to be less  stable,  than those of more
          advanced  countries.  Emerging market countries may have policies that
          restrict  investment  by  foreigners,  and there is a higher risk of a
          government taking private property.  Low or nonexistent trading volume
          in securities  of issuers in emerging  markets may result in a lack of
          liquidity  and  in  price  volatility.  Issuers  in  emerging  markets
          typically  are subject to a greater  degree of change in earnings  and
          business prospects than are companies in developed markets.

     o    Currency risk. The value of an Underlying Series' shares may change as
          a result of changes in exchange  rates  reducing the value of the U.S.
          dollar value of the Series'  foreign  investments.  Currency  exchange
          rates can be volatile and affected by a number of factors, such as the
          general  economics  of a  country,  the  actions of U.S.  and  foreign
          governments or central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and
          speculation.

     o    Non-diversification.   The  Series  is   "non-diversified."   Under  a
          definition provided by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
          non-diversified  funds  may  invest  in  fewer  assets,  or in  larger
          proportions of the assets of single companies or industries. Thus, the
          Series  may  hold  a  smaller  number  of  issuers  than  if  it  were
          "diversified." With a smaller number of different issuers,  the Series
          is subject to more risk than another  fund holding a larger  number of
          issuers,  since changes in the financial condition or market status of
          a single  issuer may cause  greater  fluctuation  in the Series' total
          return and share price.


Because the Series invests  exclusively in other series of the Trust, you should
look elsewhere in this  prospectus for the  particular  information  about those
series. PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table below show the past performance of
the  Series'  shares.  The  chart  presents  the  annual  returns  and shows how
performance  has varied from year to year.  The table  shows the Series'  annual
returns and  compares  them to a broad based index since these shares were first
offered.  Both the chart and the table  assume  reinvestment  of  dividends  and
distributions.  The  Series'  returns  shown in the chart and table below do not
reflect the deduction of any charges that are imposed under a variable insurance
contract.   Those  charges,  which  are  described  in  the  variable  insurance
prospectus,  will reduce the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the
Series' past  performance  does not necessarily  indicate how it will perform in
the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

35.38%
[Insert Chart]
1999

In the period  shown in the chart,  the  Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
22.84%  (4th  quarter of 1999) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -3.85% (3rd
quarter of 1999).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                            1 year            Life of Series*


JNL/S&P Aggressive Growth Series I          35.38%                25.02%

S&P 500 Index                               21.05%                19.06%
S&P 500 Index/ Lehman Bond Aggregate
  Total Return Series                       18.86%                17.59%

The S&P 500  Index  and the  Lehman  Bond  Aggregate  Total  Return  Series  are
broad-based, unmanaged indexes. . The total returns were calculated according to
the  following  weightings:  the  S&P 500  Index  represents  90% of the  equity
investments and the Lehman Bond Aggregate Total Return Series  represents 10% of
the fixed-income investments of the Series.


* The Series began operations on April 8, 1998.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES. The JNL/S&P Aggressive Growth Series I asset allocation
is expected to result in less risk than that incurred by JNL/S&P Very Aggressive
Growth Series I, JNL/S&P  Equity Growth  Series I or JNL/S&P  Equity  Aggressive
Growth  Series I, but more risk than  JNL/S&P  Conservative  Growth  Series I or
JNL/S&P Moderate Growth Series I.


When the sub-adviser  believes that a temporary defensive position is desirable,
the  Series  may  invest up to 100% of its  assets in cash or cash  equivalents.
Taking a defensive  position may reduce the  potential for  appreciation  of the
Series' portfolio.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND  PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The  sub-adviser  to the  JNL/S&P
Aggressive  Growth Series I is Standard & Poor's Investment  Advisory  Services,
Inc.  (SPIAS),  located at 25  Broadway,  New York,  New York  10004.  SPIAS was
established  in 1995 to provide  investment  advice to the financial  community.
SPIAS  operates  independently  of and  has  no  access  to  analysis  or  other
information  supplied  or  obtained  by  Standard & Poor's  Ratings  Services in
connection with its ratings  business,  except to the extent such information is
made available by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services to the general public.


David M. Blitzer and Joshua M. Harari, CFA, share the primary responsibility for
the day-to-day  management of the Series. Mr. Blitzer has been Vice President of
SPIAS  since 1995 and has been an  economist  with  Standard & Poor's  Financial
Services  Group  (which  operates  independently  of  Standard & Poor's  Ratings
Services)  since 1982.  Mr.  Blitzer has had  responsibility  for the day-to-day
management of the Series since the inception of the Series.  Mr. Harari has been
a  senior  investment  officer  with the  Quantitative  Services  department  of
Standard & Poor's  Financial  Information  Services  since 1998.  Since  joining
Standard & Poor's in 1986, Mr. Harari served as an equity analyst and supervisor
of industrial  analysts with Standard & Poor's  Financial  Services  Group.  Mr.
Harari has had responsibility for the day-to-day  management of the Series since
May 1998.



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JNL/S&P VERY AGGRESSIVE GROWTH SERIES I

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The investment  objective of the JNL/S&P Very Aggressive
Growth Series I is capital growth.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing  in a  diversified  group of other  Series  of the  Trust  (Underlying
Series).  The  Underlying  Series in which the JNL/S&P  Very  Aggressive  Growth
Series I may invest are the JNL/Alger Growth Series, JNL/Alliance Growth Series,
JNL/Eagle  Core Equity  Series,  JNL/Eagle  SmallCap  Equity  Series,  JNL/Janus
Aggressive Growth Series,  JNL/Janus  Balanced Series,  JNL/Janus Capital Growth
Series, JNL/Janus Global Equities Series,  JNL/Putnam Growth Series,  JNL/Putnam
International Equity Series,  JNL/Putnam Value Equity Series,  JNL/Putnam Midcap
Growth Series, PPM America/JNL  Balanced Series, PPM America/JNL High Yield Bond
Series, PPM America/JNL Money Market Series,  Salomon  Brothers/JNL  Global Bond
Series,  Salomon  Brothers/JNL  U.S.  Government & Quality Bond Series,  T. Rowe
Price/JNL  Established  Growth Series,  T. Rowe Price/JNL Mid-Cap Growth Series,
and T. Rowe Price/JNL Value Series.


The Series seeks to achieve capital growth through its investments in Underlying
Series that invest primarily in equity securities. These investments may include
Series that  invest in stocks of large  established  companies  as well as those
that invest in stocks of smaller companies with above-average growth potential.

Under  normal  circumstances,  the Series  allocates up to 100% of its assets to
Underlying Series that invest primarily in equity securities. The Series remains
flexible with respect to the percentage it will allocate among those  particular
Underlying Series that invest primarily in equity securities.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and  you  could  lose  money  by  investing  in the  Series.  Since  the  Series
concentrates its investments in shares of the Underlying Series, its performance
is  directly  related  to the  ability  of the  Underlying  Series to meet their
respective investment objectives,  as well as the sub-adviser's allocation among
the  Underlying  Series.  Accordingly,  a variety of factors may  influence  its
investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests  indirectly in stocks of U.S.
          and  foreign  companies,  it is subject to stock  market  risk.  Stock
          prices  typically  fluctuate  more than the  values of other  types of
          securities,  typically  in  response  to  changes  in  the  particular
          company's  financial  condition  and factors  affecting  the market in
          general.  For example,  unfavorable  or  unanticipated  poor  earnings
          performance  of the  company  may result in a decline  in its  stock's
          price, and a broad-based market drop may also cause a stock's price to
          fall.


          For bonds,  market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest
          rate risk. Credit risk is the actual or perceived risk that the issuer
          of the bond will not pay the interest and principal payments when due.
          Bond  value   typically   declines  if  the  issuer's  credit  quality
          deteriorates.  Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will
          rise and the value of bonds,  including  those  held by an  Underlying
          Series,  will fall. A broad-based  market drop may also cause a bond's
          price to fall.


     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities could cause an Underlying  Series'  performance to
          fluctuate  more than if it held only U.S.  securities.  To the  extent
          that an  Underlying  Series  invests  in  bonds  issued  by a  foreign
          government,  that Series may have limited legal  recourse in the event
          of default.  Political conditions,  especially a country's willingness
          to meet the terms of its debt obligations, can create special risks.


     o    Emerging  markets risk.  The Series may invest a portion of its assets
          in one or more  Underlying  Series that hold  securities of issuers in
          emerging  markets,   which  involves  greater  risk.  Emerging  market
          countries  typically have economic and political systems that are less
          fully  developed,  and  likely to be less  stable,  than those of more
          advanced  countries.  Emerging market countries may have policies that
          restrict  investment  by  foreigners,  and there is a higher risk of a
          government taking private property.  Low or nonexistent trading volume
          in securities  of issuers in emerging  markets may result in a lack of
          liquidity  and  in  price  volatility.  Issuers  in  emerging  markets
          typically  are subject to a greater  degree of change in earnings  and
          business prospects than are companies in developed markets.


     o    High-yield/high-risk  bonds. Lower-rated bonds involve a higher degree
          of  credit  risk,  which is the risk  that  the  issuer  will not make
          interest  or  principal   payments  when  due.  In  the  event  of  an
          unanticipated  default,  a Series would  experience a reduction in its
          income,  a decline in the market value of the  securities  so affected
          and a decline in the value of its shares.  During an economic downturn
          or  substantial  period of rising  interest  rates,  highly  leveraged
          issuers may experience  financial  stress which could adversely affect
          their ability to service  principal and interest payment  obligations,
          to meet projected  business goals and to obtain additional  financing.
          The  market  prices  of  lower-rated  securities  are  generally  less
          sensitive to interest rate changes than higher-rated investments,  but
          more sensitive to adverse economic or political changes, or individual
          developments specific to the issuer.  Periods of economic or political
          uncertainty  and change can be  expected  to result in  volatility  of
          prices of these securities.


     o    Currency risk. The value of an Underlying Series' shares may change as
          a result of changes in exchange  rates  reducing the value of the U.S.
          dollar value of the Series'  foreign  investments.  Currency  exchange
          rates can be volatile and affected by a number of factors, such as the
          general  economics  of a  country,  the  actions of U.S.  and  foreign
          governments or central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and
          speculation.

     o    Non-diversification.   The  Series  is   "non-diversified."   Under  a
          definition provided by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
          non-diversified  funds  may  invest  in  fewer  assets,  or in  larger
          proportions of the assets of single companies or industries. Thus, the
          Series  may  hold  a  smaller  number  of  issuers  than  if  it  were
          "diversified." With a smaller number of different issuers,  the Series
          is subject to more risk than another  fund holding a larger  number of
          issuers,  since changes in the financial condition or market status of
          a single  issuer may cause  greater  fluctuation  in the Series' total
          return and share price.


Because the Series invests  exclusively in other series of the Trust, you should
look elsewhere in this  prospectus for the  particular  information  about those
series. PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table below show the past performance of
the  Series'  shares.  The  chart  presents  the  annual  returns  and shows how
performance  has varied from year to year.  The table shows the Series'  average
annual  returns and compares them to a broad based index since these shares were
first offered. Both the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and
distributions.  The  Series'  returns  shown in the chart and table below do not
reflect the deduction of any charges that are imposed under a variable insurance
contract.   Those  charges,  which  are  described  in  the  variable  insurance
prospectus,  will reduce the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the
Series' past  performance  does not necessarily  indicate how it will perform in
the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

48.86%
[Insert Chart]
1999

In the period  shown in the chart,  the  Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
29.63%  (4th  quarter of 1999) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -2.43% (3rd
quarter of 1999).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                                  1 year         Life of Series*

JNL/S&P Very Aggressive Growth Series I           48.86%                33.84%

S&P 500 Index                                     21.05%                19.06%

The S&P  500  Index  is a  broad-based,  unmanaged  indexes.  The S&P 500  Index
represents 100% of the equity investments of the Series.


* The Series began operations on April 1, 1998.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE  SERIES.  The JNL/S&P  Very  Aggressive  Growth  Series I asset
allocation  is  expected  to result in more risk than that  incurred  by JNL/S&P
Conservative  Growth  Series  I,  JNL/S&P  Moderate  Growth  Series  I,  JNL/S&P
Aggressive  Growth Series I, JNL/S&P  Equity  Growth Series I or JNL/S&P  Equity
Aggressive Growth Series I.


When the sub-adviser  believes that a temporary defensive position is desirable,
the  Series may invest up to 100% of its  assets in cash,  cash  equivalents  or
Underlying  Series that invest  primarily in fixed-income  securities.  Taking a
defensive  position may reduce the  potential  for  appreciation  of the Series'
portfolio.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE  SUB-ADVISER AND PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The sub-adviser to the JNL/S&P Very
Aggressive  Growth Series I is Standard & Poor's Investment  Advisory  Services,
Inc.  (SPIAS),  located at 25  Broadway,  New York,  New York  10004.  SPIAS was
established  in 1995 to provide  investment  advice to the financial  community.
SPIAS  operates  independently  of and  has  no  access  to  analysis  or  other
information  supplied  or  obtained  by  Standard & Poor's  Ratings  Services in
connection with its ratings  business,  except to the extent such information is
made available by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services to the general public.


David M. Blitzer and Joshua M. Harari, CFA, share the primary responsibility for
the day-to-day  management of the Series. Mr. Blitzer has been Vice President of
SPIAS  since 1995 and has been an  economist  with  Standard & Poor's  Financial
Services  Group  (which  operates  independently  of  Standard & Poor's  Ratings
Services ) since 1982.  Mr.  Blitzer has had  responsibility  for the day-to-day
management of the Series since the inception of the Series.  Mr. Harari has been
a  senior  investment  officer  with the  Quantitative  Services  department  of
Standard & Poor's  Financial  Information  Services  since 1998.  Since  joining
Standard & Poor's in 1986, Mr. Harari served as an equity analyst and supervisor
of industrial  analysts with Standard & Poor's  Financial  Services  Group.  Mr.
Harari has had responsibility for the day-to-day  management of the Series since
May 1998.



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JNL/S&P EQUITY GROWTH SERIES I

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The  investment  objective of the JNL/S&P  Equity Growth
Series I is capital growth.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing  in a  diversified  group of other  Series  of the  Trust  (Underlying
Series).  The  Underlying  Series in which  JNL/S&P  Equity  Growth Series I may
invest are the JNL/Alger Growth Series,  JNL/Alliance  Growth Series,  JNL/Eagle
Core Equity  Series,  JNL/Eagle  SmallCap  Equity Series,  JNL/Janus  Aggressive
Growth  Series,  JNL/Janus  Balanced  Series,  JNL/Janus  Capital Growth Series,
JNL/Janus  Global  Equities  Series,   JNL/Putnam   Growth  Series,   JNL/Putnam
International Equity Series,  JNL/Putnam Value Equity Series,  JNL/Putnam Midcap
Growth Series, PPM America/JNL  Balanced Series, PPM America/JNL High Yield Bond
Series, PPM America/JNL Money Market Series,  Salomon  Brothers/JNL  Global Bond
Series,  Salomon  Brothers/JNL  U.S.  Government & Quality Bond Series,  T. Rowe
Price/JNL  Established  Growth Series,  T. Rowe Price/JNL Mid-Cap Growth Series,
and T. Rowe Price/JNL Value Series.


The Series seeks to achieve capital growth through its investments in Underlying
Series that invest primarily in equity securities. These investments may include
Series that  invest in stocks of large  established  companies  as well as those
that invest in stocks of smaller companies with above-average growth potential.

Under  normal  circumstances,  the  Series  allocates  100%  of  its  assets  to
Underlying Series that invest primarily in equity securities. The Series remains
flexible with respect to the percentage it will allocate among those  particular
Underlying Series that invest primarily in equity securities.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and  you  could  lose  money  by  investing  in the  Series.  Since  the  Series
concentrates its investments in shares of the Underlying Series, its performance
is  directly  related  to the  ability  of the  Underlying  Series to meet their
respective investment objectives,  as well as the sub-adviser's allocation among
the  Underlying  Series.  Accordingly,  a variety of factors may  influence  its
investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests  indirectly in stocks of U.S.
          and  foreign  companies,  it is subject to stock  market  risk.  Stock
          prices  typically  fluctuate  more than the  values of other  types of
          securities,  typically  in  response  to  changes  in  the  particular
          company's  financial  condition  and factors  affecting  the market in
          general.  For example,  unfavorable  or  unanticipated  poor  earnings
          performance  of the  company  may result in a decline  in its  stock's
          price, and a broad-based market drop may also cause a stock's price to
          fall.


          For bonds,  market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest
          rate risk. Credit risk is the actual or perceived risk that the issuer
          of the bond will not pay the interest and principal payments when due.
          Bond  value   typically   declines  if  the  issuer's  credit  quality
          deteriorates.  Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will
          rise and the value of bonds,  including  those  held by an  Underlying
          Series,  will fall. A broad-based  market drop may also cause a bond's
          price to fall.


     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities could cause an Underlying  Series'  performance to
          fluctuate  more than if it held only U.S.  securities.  To the  extent
          that an  Underlying  Series  invests  in  bonds  issued  by a  foreign
          government,  that Series may have limited legal  recourse in the event
          of default.  Political conditions,  especially a country's willingness
          to meet the terms of its debt obligations, can create special risks.

     o    Emerging  markets risk.  The Series may invest a portion of its assets
          in one or more  Underlying  Series that hold  securities of issuers in
          emerging  markets,   which  involves  greater  risk.  Emerging  market
          countries  typically have economic and political systems that are less
          fully  developed,  and  likely to be less  stable,  than those of more
          advanced  countries.  Emerging market countries may have policies that
          restrict  investment  by  foreigners,  and there is a higher risk of a
          government taking private property.  Low or nonexistent trading volume
          in securities  of issuers in emerging  markets may result in a lack of
          liquidity  and  in  price  volatility.  Issuers  in  emerging  markets
          typically  are subject to a greater  degree of change in earnings  and
          business prospects than are companies in developed markets.


     o    High-yield/high-risk  bonds. Lower-rated bonds involve a higher degree
          of  credit  risk,  which is the risk  that  the  issuer  will not make
          interest  or  principal   payments  when  due.  In  the  event  of  an
          unanticipated  default,  a Series would  experience a reduction in its
          income,  a decline in the market value of the  securities  so affected
          and a decline in the value of its shares.  During an economic downturn
          or  substantial  period of rising  interest  rates,  highly  leveraged
          issuers may experience  financial  stress which could adversely affect
          their ability to service  principal and interest payment  obligations,
          to meet projected  business goals and to obtain additional  financing.
          The  market  prices  of  lower-rated  securities  are  generally  less
          sensitive to interest rate changes than higher-rated investments,  but
          more sensitive to adverse economic or political changes, or individual
          developments specific to the issuer.  Periods of economic or political
          uncertainty  and change can be  expected  to result in  volatility  of
          prices of these securities.

     o    Currency risk. The value of an Underlying Series' shares may change as
          a result of changes in exchange  rates  reducing the value of the U.S.
          dollar value of the Series'  foreign  investments.  Currency  exchange
          rates can be volatile and affected by a number of factors, such as the
          general  economics  of a  country,  the  actions of U.S.  and  foreign
          governments or central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and
          speculation.

     o    Non-diversification.   The  Series  is   "non-diversified."   Under  a
          definition provided by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
          non-diversified  funds  may  invest  in  fewer  assets,  or in  larger
          proportions of the assets of single companies or industries. Thus, the
          Series  may  hold  a  smaller  number  of  issuers  than  if  it  were
          "diversified." With a smaller number of different issuers,  the Series
          is subject to more risk than another  fund holding a larger  number of
          issuers,  since changes in the financial condition or market status of
          a single  issuer may cause  greater  fluctuation  in the Series' total
          return and share price.


Because the Series invests  exclusively in other series of the Trust, you should
look elsewhere in this  prospectus for the  particular  information  about those
series. PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table below show the past performance of
the  Series'  shares.  The  chart  presents  the  annual  returns  and shows how
performance has varied from year to year. The table shows the annual returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

43.19%
[Insert Chart]
1999

In the period  shown in the chart,  the  Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
27.60%  (4th  quarter of 1999) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -3.40% (3rd
quarter of 1999).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                                   1 year        Life of Series*

JNL/S&P Equity Growth Series I                     43.19%                27.72%

S&P 500 Index                                     21.05%                 19.06%

The S&P  500  Index  is a  broad-based,  unmanaged  indexes.  The S&P 500  Index
represents 100% of the equity investments of the Series.


* The Series began operations on April 13, 1998.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES.  The JNL/S&P Equity Growth Series I asset allocation is
expected  to result in more risk than  that  incurred  by  JNL/S&P  Conservative
Growth Series I, JNL/S&P Moderate Growth Series I and JNL/S&P  Aggressive Growth
Series  I, but less risk  than  JNL/S&P  Equity  Aggressive  Growth  Series I or
JNL/S&P Very Aggressive  Growth Series I. When the  sub-adviser  believes that a
temporary  defensive position is desirable,  the Series may invest up to 100% of
its assets in cash, cash equivalents or Underlying  Series that invest primarily
in fixed-income securities. Taking a defensive position may reduce the potential
for appreciation of the Series' portfolio.


The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE SUB-ADVISER AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT.  The sub-adviser to the JNL/S&P Equity
Growth Series I is Standard & Poor's Investment Advisory Services, Inc. (SPIAS),
located at 25 Broadway,  New York, New York 10004. SPIAS was established in 1995
to  provide  investment  advice  to  the  financial  community.  SPIAS  operates
independently of and has no access to analysis or other information  supplied or
obtained by Standard & Poor's  Ratings  Services in connection  with its ratings
business,  except to the extent such information is made available by Standard &
Poor's Ratings Services to the general public.


David M. Blitzer and Joshua M. Harari, CFA, share the primary responsibility for
the day-to-day  management of the Series. Mr. Blitzer has been Vice President of
SPIAS  since 1995 and has been an  economist  with  Standard & Poor's  Financial
Services  Group  (which  operates  independently  of  Standard & Poor's  Ratings
Services)  since 1982.  Mr.  Blitzer has had  responsibility  for the day-to-day
management of the Series since the inception of the Series.  Mr. Harari has been
a  senior  investment  officer  with the  Quantitative  Services  department  of
Standard & Poor's  Financial  Information  Services  since 1998.  Since  joining
Standard & Poor's in 1986, Mr. Harari served as an equity analyst and supervisor
of industrial  analysts with Standard & Poor's  Financial  Services  Group.  Mr.
Harari has had responsibility for the day-to-day  management of the Series since
May 1998.



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JNL/S&P EQUITY AGGRESSIVE GROWTH SERIES I

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE.  The investment objective of the JNL/S&P Equity Aggressive
Growth Series I is capital growth.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing  in a  diversified  group of other  Series  of the  Trust  (Underlying
Series).  The Underlying Series in which JNL/S&P Equity Aggressive Growth Series
I may  invest are the  JNL/Alger  Growth  Series,  JNL/Alliance  Growth  Series,
JNL/Eagle  Core Equity  Series,  JNL/Eagle  SmallCap  Equity  Series,  JNL/Janus
Aggressive Growth Series,  JNL/Janus  Balanced Series,  JNL/Janus Capital Growth
Series, JNL/Janus Global Equities Series,  JNL/Putnam Growth Series,  JNL/Putnam
International Equity Series,  JNL/Putnam Value Equity Series,  JNL/Putnam Midcap
Growth Series, PPM America/JNL  Balanced Series, PPM America/JNL High Yield Bond
Series, PPM America/JNL Money Market Series,  Salomon  Brothers/JNL  Global Bond
Series,  Salomon  Brothers/JNL  U.S.  Government & Quality Bond Series,  T. Rowe
Price/JNL  Established  Growth Series,  T. Rowe Price/JNL Mid-Cap Growth Series,
and T. Rowe Price/JNL Value Series.


The Series seeks to achieve capital growth through its investments in Underlying
Series that invest primarily in equity securities. These investments may include
Series that  invest in stocks of large  established  companies  as well as those
that invest in stocks of smaller companies with above-average growth potential.

Under  normal  circumstances,  the  Series  allocates  100%  of  its  assets  to
Underlying Series that invest primarily in equity securities. The Series remains
flexible with respect to the percentage it will allocate among those  particular
Underlying Series that invest primarily in equity securities.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and  you  could  lose  money  by  investing  in the  Series.  Since  the  Series
concentrates its investments in shares of the Underlying Series, its performance
is  directly  related  to the  ability  of the  Underlying  Series to meet their
respective investment objectives,  as well as the sub-adviser's allocation among
the  Underlying  Series.  Accordingly,  a variety of factors may  influence  its
investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests  indirectly in stocks of U.S.
          and  foreign  companies,  it is subject to stock  market  risk.  Stock
          prices  typically  fluctuate  more than the  values of other  types of
          securities,  typically  in  response  to  changes  in  the  particular
          company's  financial  condition  and factors  affecting  the market in
          general.  For example,  unfavorable  or  unanticipated  poor  earnings
          performance  of the  company  may result in a decline  in its  stock's
          price, and a broad-based market drop may also cause a stock's price to
          fall.


          For bonds,  market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest
          rate risk. Credit risk is the actual or perceived risk that the issuer
          of the bond will not pay the interest and principal payments when due.
          Bond  value   typically   declines  if  the  issuer's  credit  quality
          deteriorates.  Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will
          rise and the value of bonds,  including  those  held by an  Underlying
          Series,  will fall. A broad-based  market drop may also cause a bond's
          price to fall.


     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities could cause an Underlying  Series'  performance to
          fluctuate  more than if it held only U.S.  securities.  To the  extent
          that an  Underlying  Series  invests  in  bonds  issued  by a  foreign
          government,  that Series may have limited legal  recourse in the event
          of default.  Political conditions,  especially a country's willingness
          to meet the terms of its debt obligations, can create special risks.

     o    Emerging  markets risk.  The Series may invest a portion of its assets
          in one or more  Underlying  Series that hold  securities of issuers in
          emerging  markets,   which  involves  greater  risk.  Emerging  market
          countries  typically have economic and political systems that are less
          fully  developed,  and  likely to be less  stable,  than those of more
          advanced  countries.  Emerging market countries may have policies that
          restrict  investment  by  foreigners,  and there is a higher risk of a
          government taking private property.  Low or nonexistent trading volume
          in  securities  of issuers in emerging  market may result in a lack of
          liquidity  and  in  price  volatility.  Issuers  in  emerging  markets
          typically  are subject to a greater  degree of change in earnings  and
          business prospects than are companies in developed markets.


     o    High-yield/high-risk  bonds. Lower-rated bonds involve a higher degree
          of  credit  risk,  which is the risk  that  the  issuer  will not make
          interest  or  principal   payments  when  due.  In  the  event  of  an
          unanticipated  default,  a Series would  experience a reduction in its
          income,  a decline in the market value of the  securities  so affected
          and a decline in the value of its shares.  During an economic downturn
          or  substantial  period of rising  interest  rates,  highly  leveraged
          issuers may experience  financial  stress which could adversely affect
          their ability to service  principal and interest payment  obligations,
          to meet projected  business goals and to obtain additional  financing.
          The  market  prices  of  lower-rated  securities  are  generally  less
          sensitive to interest rate changes than higher-rated investments,  but
          more sensitive to adverse economic or political changes, or individual
          developments specific to the issuer.  Periods of economic or political
          uncertainty  and change can be  expected  to result in  volatility  of
          prices of these securities.


     o    Currency risk. The value of an Underlying Series' shares may change as
          a result of changes in exchange  rates  reducing the value of the U.S.
          dollar value of the Series'  foreign  investments.  Currency  exchange
          rates can be volatile and affected by a number of factors, such as the
          general  economics  of a  country,  the  actions of U.S.  and  foreign
          governments or central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and
          speculation.

     o    Non-diversification.   The  Series  is   "non-diversified."   Under  a
          definition provided by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
          non-diversified  funds  may  invest  in  fewer  assets,  or in  larger
          proportions of the assets of single companies or industries. Thus, the
          Series  may  hold  a  smaller  number  of  issuers  than  if  it  were
          "diversified." With a smaller number of different issuers,  the Series
          is subject to more risk than another  fund holding a larger  number of
          issuers,  since changes in the financial condition or market status of
          a single  issuer may cause  greater  fluctuation  in the Series' total
          return and share price.

Because the Series invests  exclusively in other series of the Trust, you should
look elsewhere in this  prospectus for the  particular  information  about those
series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

45.25%
[Insert Chart]
1999

In the period  shown in the chart,  the  Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
28.62%  (4th  quarter of 1999) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -2.88% (3rd
quarter of 1999).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                                 1 year          Life of Series*

JNL/S&P Equity Aggressive Growth Series I       45.25%                 29.67%
S&P 500 Index                                   21.05%                 19.06%

The S&P  500  Index  is a  broad-based,  unmanaged  indexes.  The S&P 500  Index
represents 100% of the equity investments of the Series.


* The Series began operations on April 15, 1998.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES.  The JNL/S&P  Equity  Aggressive  Growth Series I asset
allocation  is  expected  to result in more risk than that  incurred  by JNL/S&P
Conservative  Growth  Series  I,  JNL/S&P  Moderate  Growth  Series  I,  JNL/S&P
Aggressive Growth Series I or JNL/S&P Equity Growth Series I, but less risk than
JNL/S&P Very Aggressive Growth Series I.


When the sub-adviser  believes that a temporary defensive position is desirable,
the  Series may invest up to 100% of its  assets in cash,  cash  equivalents  or
Underlying  Series that invest  primarily in fixed-income  securities.  Taking a
defensive  position may reduce the  potential  for  appreciation  of the Series'
portfolio.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE SUB-ADVISER AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT.  The sub-adviser to the JNL/S&P Equity
Aggressive  Growth Series I is Standard & Poor's Investment  Advisory  Services,
Inc.  (SPIAS),  located at 25  Broadway,  New York,  New York  10004.  SPIAS was
established  in 1995 to provide  investment  advice to the financial  community.
SPIAS  operates  independently  of and  has  no  access  to  analysis  or  other
information  supplied  or  obtained  by  Standard & Poor's  Ratings  Services in
connection with its ratings  business,  except to the extent such information is
made available by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services to the general public.


David M. Blitzer and Joshua M. Harari, CFA, share the primary responsibility for
the day-to-day  management of the Series. Mr. Blitzer has been Vice President of
SPIAS  since 1995 and has been an  economist  with  Standard & Poor's  Financial
Services  Group  (which  operates  independently  of  Standard & Poor's  Ratings
Services)  since 1982.  Mr.  Blitzer has had  responsibility  for the day-to-day
management of the Series since the inception of the Series.  Mr. Harari has been
a  senior  investment  officer  with the  Quantitative  Services  department  of
Standard & Poor's  Financial  Information  Services  since 1998.  Since  joining
Standard & Poor's in 1986, Mr. Harari served as an equity analyst and supervisor
of industrial  analysts with Standard & Poor's  Financial  Services  Group.  Mr.
Harari has had responsibility for the day-to-day  management of the Series since
May 1998.



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PPM AMERICA/JNL BALANCED SERIES

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The investment objective of the PPM America/JNL Balanced
Series is  reasonable  income,  long-term  capital  growth and  preservation  of
capital.


PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objectives by
investing primarily in a diversified  portfolio of common stock and fixed-income
securities of U.S. companies, but may also invest in securities convertible into
common stocks,  deferred debt  obligations and zero coupon bonds. The Series may
invest in any type or class of  security.  The  anticipated  mix of the  Series'
holdings  is  approximately  45-75% of its  assets  in  equities  and  25-55% in
fixed-income securities.


The Series emphasizes  investment-grade,  fixed-income securities.  However, the
Series  may  take  a  modest  position  in  lower-  or  non-rated   fixed-income
securities, and if, in the sub-adviser's opinion, market conditions warrant, may
increase its position in lower- or non-rated securities from time to time.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests in equity  securities of U.S.
          companies,  it is subject to stock market risk. Stock prices typically
          fluctuate more than the values of other types of securities, typically
          in response to changes in the particular company's financial condition
          and factors affecting the market in general. For example,  unfavorable
          or unanticipated  poor earnings  performance of the company may result
          in a decline in its stock's price,  and a broad-based  market drop may
          also cause a stock's price to fall.

          For bonds,  market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest
          rate risk. Credit risk is the actual or perceived risk that the issuer
          of the bond will not pay the interest and principal payments when due.
          Bond  value   typically   declines  if  the  issuer's  credit  quality
          deteriorates.  Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will
          rise and the value of bonds,  including those held by the Series, will
          fall. A broad-based market drop may also cause a bond's price to fall.

     o    High-yield/high-risk  bonds. Lower-rated bonds involve a higher degree
          of  credit  risk,  which is the risk  that  the  issuer  will not make
          interest  or  principal   payments  when  due.  In  the  event  of  an
          unanticipated  default, the Series would experience a reduction in its
          income,  a decline in the market value of the  securities  so affected
          and a decline in the value of its shares.  During an economic downturn
          or  substantial  period of rising  interest  rates,  highly  leveraged
          issuers may experience  financial  stress which could adversely affect
          their ability to service  principal and interest payment  obligations,
          to meet projected  business goals and to obtain additional  financing.
          The  market  prices  of  lower-rated  securities  are  generally  less
          sensitive to interest rate changes than higher-rated investments,  but
          more sensitive to adverse economic or political changes, or individual
          developments specific to the issuer.  Periods of economic or political
          uncertainty  and change can be  expected  to result in  volatility  of
          prices of these securities.

     o    Prepayment risk.  During periods of falling  interest rates,  there is
          the risk that a debt security with a high stated interest rate will be
          prepaid before its expected maturity date.

In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

10.81%            18.43%            10.06%           -0.11%
[Insert Chart]
1996              1997              1998             1999

In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
9.77%  (2nd  quarter of 1997) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -5.75%  (3rd
quarter of 1999).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                                1 year           Life of Series*


PPM America/JNL Balanced Series                  -0.11%                11.64%
S&P 500 Index                                    21.04%                26.95%
Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index             -0.82%                 5.98%

Each of the S&P 500 Index and the  Lehman  Brothers  Aggregate  Bond  Index is a
broad-based,  unmanaged  index.

* The Series began  operations on May 15, 1995. Prior to May 1, 1997, the Series
was managed by Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES.  The PPM America/JNL  Balanced Series invests primarily
in common  stocks and  fixed-income  securities  The  Series may use  derivative
instruments,  such as options  and  financial  futures  contracts,  for  hedging
purposes.  These instruments are subject to transaction costs and certain risks,
such as unanticipated changes in interest rates and securities prices.


For temporary, defensive purposes, the Series may invest up to all of its assets
in  cash  equivalents,  such  as  U.S.  Government  securities  and  high  grade
commercial  paper.  Taking a defensive  position  may reduce the  potential  for
appreciation of the Series' portfolio.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE SUB-ADVISER AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT. The sub-adviser to the PPM America/JNL
Balanced Series is PPM America,  Inc. (PPM), which is located at 225 West Wacker
Drive,  Chicago,  Illinois 60606. PPM, an affiliate of the investment adviser to
the Trust,  manages  assets of Jackson  National Life  Insurance  Company and of
other affiliated companies.

PPM supervises  and manages the  investment  portfolio of the Series and directs
the purchase and sale of the Series' investment  securities.  PPM utilizes teams
of investment  professionals acting together to manage the assets of the Series.
The teams meet regularly to review  portfolio  holdings and to discuss  purchase
and sale  activity.  The teams adjust  holdings in the  portfolios  as they deem
appropriate  in the  pursuit  of the  Series'  investment  objectives.  PPM  has
supervised and managed the investment portfolio of the Series since May 1, 1997.

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PPM AMERICA/JNL HIGH YIELD BOND SERIES

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The primary investment  objective of the PPM America/JNL
High  Yield  Bond  Series is to  provide a high  level of  current  income;  its
secondary   investment   objective  is  capital  appreciation  by  investing  in
fixed-income   securities,   with  emphasis  on  higher-yielding,   higher-risk,
lower-rated or unrated corporate bonds.


PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES. The Series attempts to achieve its objective by
investing  substantially in a diversified  portfolio of long-term (over 10 years
to maturity)  and  intermediate-term  (3 to 10 years to  maturity)  fixed-income
securities  of U.S.  and foreign  issuers,  with  emphasis  on  higher-yielding,
higher-risk,  lower-rated or unrated  corporate bonds. The Series will invest at
least 65% in "junk bonds," which are bonds rated Ba or below by Moody's or BB or
below by S&P or, if unrated,  considered by the  sub-adviser to be of comparable
quality.  However,  the Series will not invest more than 10% of its total assets
in bonds  rated C by  Moody's  or D by S&P (or  unrated  but  considered  by the
sub-adviser  to be of  comparable  quality).  Lower-rated  securities  generally
involve  a  higher  risk of  default  than  higher-rated  ones.In  pursuing  its
secondary investment objective of capital appreciation,  the Series may purchase
high-yield  bonds that the  sub-adviser  expects  will  increase in value due to
improvements  in their  credit  quality or ratings or  anticipated  declines  in
interest rates. In addition, the Series may invest for this purpose up to 25% of
its assets in equity securities, such as common stocks or securities convertible
into or exchangeable for common stock.


PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:


     o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests in the securities of U.S. and
          foreign issuers,  it is subject to market risk. For bonds, market risk
          generally  reflects credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk is
          the actual or perceived  risk that the issuer of the bond will not pay
          the interest and principal  payments  when due.  Bond value  typically
          declines if the issuer's  credit quality  deteriorates.  Interest rate
          risk is the risk that interest rates will rise and the value of bonds,
          including  those held by the Series,  will fall. A broad-based  market
          drop may also cause a bond's price to fall.

          For bonds,  market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest
          rate risk. Credit risk is the actual or perceived risk that the issuer
          of the bond will not pay the interest and principal payments when due.
          Bond  value   typically   declines  if  the  issuer's  credit  quality
          deteriorates.  Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will
          rise and the value of bonds,  including  those  held by an  Underlying
          Series,  will fall. A broad-based  market drop may also cause a bond's
          price to fall.

          To the extent the Series invests in the equity  securities of U.S. and
          foreign  companies,  it is subject to stock market risk.  Stock prices
          typically fluctuate more than the values of other types of securities,
          typically in response to changes in the particular company's financial
          condition and factors  affecting  the market in general.  For example,
          unfavorable or unanticipated poor earnings  performance of the company
          may result in a decline in its stock's price, and a broad-based market
          drop may also cause a stock's price to fall.


     o    High-yield/high-risk  bonds. Lower-rated bonds involve a higher degree
          of  credit  risk,  which is the risk  that  the  issuer  will not make
          interest  or  principal   payments  when  due.  In  the  event  of  an
          unanticipated  default, the Series would experience a reduction in its
          income,  a decline in the market value of the  securities  so affected
          and a decline in the value of its shares.  During an economic downturn
          or  substantial  period of rising  interest  rates,  highly  leveraged
          issuers may experience  financial  stress which could adversely affect
          their ability to service  principal and interest payment  obligations,
          to meet projected  business goals and to obtain additional  financing.
          The  market  prices  of  lower-rated  securities  are  generally  less
          sensitive to interest rate changes than higher-rated investments,  but
          more sensitive to adverse economic or political changes, or individual
          developments specific to the issuer.  Periods of economic or political
          uncertainty  and change can be  expected  to result in  volatility  of
          prices of these securities.

     o    Prepayment risk.  During periods of falling  interest rates,  there is
          the risk that a debt security with a high stated interest rate will be
          prepaid before its expected maturity date.

     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities  could cause the Series'  performance to fluctuate
          more than if it held  only U.S.  securities.  To the  extent  that the
          Series invests in bonds issued by a foreign government, the Series may
          have  limited  legal  recourse  in the  event  of  default.  Political
          conditions,  especially a country's  willingness  to meet the terms of
          its debt obligations, can create special risks.

     o    Currency  risk. The value of the Series' shares may change as a result
          of changes in exchange  rates  reducing  the value of the U.S.  dollar
          value of the Series' foreign investments.  Currency exchange rates can
          be volatile and  affected by a number of factors,  such as the general
          economics of a country, the actions of U.S. and foreign governments or
          central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and speculation.

Treating high current income as its primary investment  objective means that the
Series  may forego  opportunities  that  would  result in capital  gains and may
accept  prudent  risks to  capital  value,  in each  case to take  advantage  of
opportunities  for higher current  income.  In addition,  the performance of the
Series  depends  on the  sub-adviser's  ability  to  effectively  implement  the
investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

12.90%            15.05%            3.84%            1.09%
[Insert Chart]
1996              1997              1998             1999

In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
5.71%  (3rd  quarter of 1997) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -4.56%  (3rd
quarter of 1998).

                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                             1 year             Life of Series*


PPM America/JNL High Yield Bond Series          1.09%                8.32%
Lehman Brothers High Yield Index                2.39%                9.15%

The Lehman Brothers High Yield Index is a broad-based, unmanaged index.
*  The Series began operations on May 15, 1995.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES.  The PPM America/JNL High Yield Bond Series invests the
majority of its assets under normal market conditions in U.S. corporate bonds of
below  investment-grade  quality and with  maturities  exceeding three years. In
addition to investing in securities of foreign issuers, the Series may also hold
a portion of its assets in foreign  currencies  and enter into forward  currency
exchange contracts,  currency options, currency and financial futures contracts,
and  options on such  futures  contracts.  The Series may enter into  repurchase
agreements  and firm  commitment  agreements  and may purchase  securities  on a
when-issued basis. The Series may invest without limit in zero coupon bonds.


The Series may adopt a temporary defensive position, such as investing up to all
of its assets in cash or cash  equivalents,  during adverse market,  economic or
other  circumstances  that the sub-adviser  believes require immediate action to
avoid  losses.  In doing so,  the  Series  may not be  pursuing  its  investment
objectives.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.


THE SUB-ADVISER AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT. The sub-adviser to the PPM America/JNL
High Yield Bond Series is PPM America,  Inc. (PPM), which is located at 225 West
Wacker  Drive,  Chicago,  Illinois  60606.  PPM, an affiliate of the  investment
adviser to the Trust,  manages assets of Jackson National Life Insurance Company
and of other affiliated companies.

PPM supervises  and manages the  investment  portfolio of the Series and directs
the purchase and sale of the Series' investment  securities.  PPM utilizes teams
of investment  professionals acting together to manage the assets of the Series.
The teams meet regularly to review  portfolio  holdings and to discuss  purchase
and sale  activity.  The teams adjust  holdings in the  portfolios  as they deem
appropriate  in the  pursuit  of the  Series'  investment  objectives.  PPM  has
supervised and managed the investment portfolio of the Series since inception of
the Series.



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PPM AMERICA/JNL MONEY MARKET SERIES

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The investment  objective of the PPM  America/JNL  Money
Market  Series is to achieve as high a level of current  income as is consistent
with the  preservation  of capital and  maintenance of liquidity by investing in
high quality, short-term money market instruments.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series invests in the following types of
high quality,  U.S.  dollar-denominated  money market instruments that mature in
397 days or less.

     o    Obligations  issued or  guaranteed as to principal and interest by the
          U.S. Government, its agencies and instrumentalities;

     o    Obligations,  such as  time  deposits,  certificates  of  deposit  and
          bankers  acceptances,  issued by U.S. banks and savings banks that are
          members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,  including their
          foreign branches and foreign subsidiaries,  and issued by domestic and
          foreign branches of foreign banks;

     o    Corporate  obligations,  including  commercial  paper, of domestic and
          foreign issuers;

     o    Obligations issued or guaranteed by one or more foreign governments or
          any of their political  subdivisions,  agencies or  instrumentalities,
          including obligations of supranational entities; and

     o    Repurchase  agreements on obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S.
          Government, its agencies or instrumentalities.


The sub-adviser  manages the Series to meet the  requirements of Rule 2a-7 under
the Investment  Company Act of 1940, as amended,  including those as to quality,
diversification and maturity.  The Series may invest more than 25% of its assets
in the U.S. banking industry.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance  Corporation or any other
government  agency.  Although  the Series  seeks to  preserve  the value of your
investment at $1.00 per share,  you could lose money by investing in the Series.
A variety of factors may influence its investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk. Fixed income  securities in general are subject to credit
          risk and market risk. Credit risk is the actual or perceived risk that
          the  issuer  of the  bond  will  not pay the  interest  and  principal
          payments  when due.  Bond value  typically  declines  if the  issuer's
          credit quality deteriorates.  Market risk, also known as interest rate
          risk,  is the risk  that  interest  rates  will  rise and the value of
          bonds,  including  those held by the Series,  will fall. A broad-based
          market drop may also cause a bond's price to fall.

In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

4.87%             5.01%             4.99%            4.67%
[Insert Chart]
1996              1997              1998             1999

In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
1.30%  (3rd  quarter  of 1995) and its  lowest  quarterly  return was 1.07% (1st
quarter of 1999).

                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                                1 year    Life of Series*

PPM America/JNL Money Market Series               4.67%        4.93%
Merrill Lynch Treasury Bill Index (3 month)       4.85%        5.34%

The 7-day yield of the Series on December 31, 1999, was 5.37%. The Merrill Lynch
Treasury Bill Index is a broad-based unmanaged index.
*  The Series began operations on May 15, 1995.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES.


The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.


THE SUB-ADVISER AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT. The sub-adviser to the PPM America/JNL
Money Market  Series is PPM America,  Inc.  (PPM),  which is located at 225 West
Wacker  Drive,  Chicago,  Illinois  60606.  PPM, an affiliate of the  investment
adviser to the Trust,  manages assets of Jackson National Life Insurance Company
and of other affiliated companies.


PPM supervises  and manages the  investment  portfolio of the Series and directs
the purchase and sale of the Series' investment  securities.  PPM utilizes teams
of investment  professionals acting together to manage the assets of the Series.
The teams meet regularly to review  portfolio  holdings and to discuss  purchase
and sale  activity.  The teams  adjust  holdings in the  portfolio  as they deem
appropriate  in the  pursuit  of the  Series'  investment  objectives.  PPM  has
supervised and managed the investment portfolio of the Series since inception of
the Series.


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SALOMON BROTHERS/JNL GLOBAL BOND SERIES

INVESTMENT   OBJECTIVE.   The  primary  investment   objective  of  the  Salomon
Brothers/JNL  Global Bond Series is to seek a high level of current income. As a
secondary objective, the Series seeks capital appreciation.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Salomon  Brothers/JNL Global Bond Series
invests  at  least  65%  in  a  globally   diverse   portfolio  of  fixed-income
investments.  The sub-adviser has broad  discretion to invest the Series' assets
among   certain   segments   of  the   fixed-income   market,   primarily   U.S.
investment-grade  bonds,  high-yield corporate debt securities,  emerging market
debt securities and  investment-grade  foreign debt  securities.  These segments
include  U.S.  Government   securities  and  mortgage-  and  other  asset-backed
securities (including  interest-only or principal-only  securities),  as well as
debt obligations  issued or guaranteed by a foreign  government or supranational
organization.  The Series does not  currently  intend to invest more than 75% of
assets in medium or lower rated securities.

In determining  the assets to invest in each type of security,  the  sub-adviser
relies in part on quantitative analytical techniques that measure relative risks
and  opportunities  of each type of  security  based on current  and  historical
economic,  market,  political and technical  data for each type of security,  as
well as on its own assessment of economic and market conditions both on a global
and local (country) basis. The sub-adviser  continuously  reviews the allocation
of assets for the Series and makes such adjustments as it deems appropriate. The
sub-adviser  has  discretion  to select the range of  maturities  of the various
fixed income securities in which the Series invests. The sub-adviser anticipates
that, under current market  conditions,  the Series'  portfolio  securities will
have a weighted  average life of 6 to 10 years.  However,  the weighted  average
life of the  portfolio  securities  may  vary  substantially  from  time to time
depending on economic and market conditions.

The sub-adviser may invest in medium or lower-rated  securities.  Investments of
this type involve  significantly  greater risks,  including price volatility and
risk of default in the payment of interest and  principal,  than  higher-quality
securities.

PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:


     o    Market risk. Because the Series invests in fixed-income  securities of
          U.S. and foreign  issuers,  it is subject to market  risk.  For bonds,
          market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest  rate risk.
          Credit  risk is the  actual or  perceived  risk that the issuer of the
          bond will not pay the interest and  principal  payments when due. Bond
          value typically declines if the issuer's credit quality  deteriorates.
          Interest rate risk is the risk that  interest  rates will rise and the
          value of bonds,  including  those held by the  Series,  will  fall.  A
          broad-based market drop may also cause a bond's price to fall.


          For bonds,  market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest
          rate risk. Credit risk is the actual or perceived risk that the issuer
          of the bond will not pay the interest and principal payments when due.
          Bond  value   typically   declines  if  the  issuer's  credit  quality
          deteriorates.  Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates will
          rise and the value of bonds,  including  those  held by an  Underlying
          Series,  will fall. A broad-based  market drop may also cause a bond's
          price to fall.


     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities  could cause the Series'  performance to fluctuate
          more than if it held  only U.S.  securities.  To the  extent  that the
          Series invests in bonds issued by a foreign government, the Series may
          have  limited  legal  recourse  in the  event  of  default.  Political
          conditions,  especially a country's  willingness  to meet the terms of
          its debt obligations, can create special risks.

     o    High-yield/high-risk  bonds. Lower rated bonds involve a higher degree
          of  credit  risk,  which is the risk  that  the  issuer  will not make
          interest  or  principal   payments  when  due.  In  the  event  of  an
          unanticipated  default, the Series would experience a reduction in its
          income,  a decline in the market value of the  securities  so affected
          and a decline in the value of its shares.  During an economic downturn
          or  substantial  period of rising  interest  rates,  highly  leveraged
          issuers may experience  financial  stress which could adversely affect
          their ability to service  principal and interest payment  obligations,
          to meet projected  business goals and to obtain additional  financing.
          The  market  prices  of  lower-rated  securities  are  generally  less
          sensitive to interest rate changes than higher-rated investments,  but
          more sensitive to adverse economic or political changes, or individual
          developments specific to the issuer.  Periods of economic or political
          uncertainty  and change can be  expected  to result in  volatility  of
          prices of these securities.

     o    Prepayment risk.  During periods of falling  interest rates,  there is
          the risk that a debt security with a high stated interest rate will be
          prepaid before its expected maturity date.


     o    Emerging  markets risk.  The Series may invest a portion of its assets
          in securities of issuers in emerging  markets,  which involves greater
          risk.  Emerging market countries typically have economic and political
          systems that are less fully  developed,  and likely to be less stable,
          than those of more advanced  countries.  Emerging market countries may
          have policies that restrict  investment by foreigners,  and there is a
          higher  risk  of  a  government  taking  private   property.   Low  or
          nonexistent  trading  volume in  securities  of  issuers  in  emerging
          markets  may result in a lack of  liquidity  and in price  volatility.
          Issuers in emerging markets  typically are subject to a greater degree
          of change in earnings and  business  prospects  than are  companies in
          developed markets.


     o    Currency  risk. The value of the Series' shares may change as a result
          of changes in exchange  rates  reducing  the value of the U.S.  dollar
          value of the Series' foreign investments.  Currency exchange rates can
          be volatile and  affected by a number of factors,  such as the general
          economics of a country, the actions of U.S. and foreign governments or
          central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and speculation.


     o    Derivatives  risk.  Investing  in  derivative  instruments,   such  as
          options,  futures  contracts,   forward  currency  contracts,  indexed
          securities and  asset-backed  securities,  involves special risks. The
          Series sub-adviser must correctly predict price movements,  during the
          life of a derivative,  of the underlying asset in order to realize the
          desired results from the investment. The value of derivatives may rise
          or fall more  rapidly than other  investments,  which may increase the
          volatility  of the  Series  depending  on the nature and extent of the
          derivatives  in  the  Series'  portfolio.   If  the  sub-adviser  uses
          derivatives in attempting to manage or "hedge" the overall risk of the
          portfolio,  the strategy might not be successful,  for example, due to
          changes in the value of the  derivatives  that do not  correlate  with
          price movements in the rest of the portfolio.

In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.

Annual Total Returns as of December 31

14.39%            10.66%       2.46%    1.87%
[Insert Chart]
1996              1997         1998       1999

In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
4.86%  (2nd  quarter of 1997) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -2.72%  (3rd
quarter of 1998).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                                    1 year     Life of Series*


Salomon Brothers/JNL Global Bond Series                1.87%         7.79%
Salomon Smith Barney Broad Investment Grade Index     -0.83%         6.46%

The  Salomon  Smith  Barney  Broad  Investment  Grade  Index  is a  broad-based,
unmanaged index.
*  The Series began operations on May 15, 1995.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES.

When the sub-adviser  believes that adverse conditions prevail in the market for
fixed-income  securities,  the Series may,  for  temporary  defensive  purposes,
invest  its  assets  without  limit in  high-quality,  short-term  money  market
instruments.  Doing so may  reduce  the  potential  for high  current  income or
appreciation of the Series' portfolio.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.


THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND  PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The  sub-adviser  to the  Salomon
Brothers/JNL Global Bond Series is Salomon Brothers Asset Management Inc (SBAM).
SBAM  was  incorporated  in 1987,  and,  together  with  affiliates  in  London,
Frankfurt,  Tokyo and Hong Kong, SBAM provides a broad range of fixed-income and
equity  investment  advisory  services  to various  individualand  institutional
clients  located  throughout  the world and  serves as  sub-adviser  to  various
investment  companies.  SBAM's  business  offices  are  located at 7 World Trade
Center, New York, New York 10048.


In connection  with SBAM's service as  sub-adviser to the Series,  SBAM Limited,
whose business  address is Victoria Plaza,  111 Buckingham  Palace Road,  London
SW1W OSB, England,  provides certain  sub-advisory  services to SBAM relating to
currency transactions and investments in non-dollar  denominated debt securities
for the  benefit  of the  Series.  SBAM  Limited  is  compensated  by SBAM at no
additional expense to the Trust.


Peter J. Wilby is primarily  responsible  for the  day-to-day  management of the
high-yield and emerging market debt securities portions of the Series. Mr. Wilby
has had primary  responsibility for the day-to-day  management of the high-yield
and emerging market debt  securities  portions of the Series since the inception
of the Series. Beth Semmel assists Mr. Wilby in the day-to-day management of the
Series.  Mr. Wilby,  who joined SBAM in 1989,  is a Managing  Director and Chief
Investment  Officer - Fixed  Income of SBAM and is  responsible  for  investment
company and  institutional  portfolios which invest in high-yield  non-U.S.  and
U.S. corporate debt securities and high-yield foreign sovereign debt securities.
Ms.  Semmel is a Managing  Director of SBAM.  Ms.  Semmel  joined SBAM in May of
1993, where she manages  high-yield  portfolios.  Ms. Semmel has assisted in the
day-to-day management of the Series since inception of the Series.


David J. Scott,  a Managing  Director and Senior  Portfolio  Manager of SBAM, is
primarily  responsible for currency  transactions  and investments in non-dollar
denominated debt securities for the Series.

Roger Lavan is primarily responsible for the mortgage-backed securities and U.S.
Government  securities portions of the Series. Mr. Lavan joined SBAM in 1990 and
is a Director and Portfolio Manager responsible for investment grade portfolios.

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SALOMON BROTHERS/JNL U.S. GOVERNMENT & QUALITY BOND SERIES

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE.  The investment objective of the Salomon Brothers/JNL U.S.
Government & Quality Bond Series is to obtain a high level of current income.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Salomon  Brothers/JNL U.S.  Government &
Quality Bond Series invests at least 65% of its assets in:

         (i)  U.S. Treasury obligations;

         (ii) obligations issued or guaranteed by agencies or  instrumentalities
              of the U.S.  Government  which are  backed by their own credit and
              may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S.
              Government;

         (iii)mortgage-backed  securities  guaranteed by the Government National
              Mortgage  Association  that are  supported  by the full  faith and
              credit of the U.S. Government.  Such securities entitle the holder
              to receive all interest and principal  payments due whether or not
              payments are actually made on the underlying mortgages;

         (iv) mortgage-backed    securities    guaranteed    by    agencies   or
              instrumentalities  of the U.S.  Government  which are supported by
              their own  credit  but not the full  faith and  credit of the U.S.
              Government, such as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and
              Fannie Mae (formerly, the Federal National Mortgage Association);

         (v)  collateralized  mortgage obligations issued by private issuers for
              which  the  underlying   mortgage-backed   securities  serving  as
              collateral  are  backed  by (i)  the  credit  alone  of  the  U.S.
              Government  agency or  instrumentality  which issues or guarantees
              the mortgage-backed  securities, or (ii) the full faith and credit
              of the U.S. Government; and

         (vi) repurchase agreements collateralized by any of the foregoing.

Any  guarantee of the  securities  in which the Series  invests runs only to the
principal and interest payments on the securities and not to the market value of
such  securities  or to the principal  and interest  payments on the  underlying
mortgages.  A security  issued or  guaranteed  by a U.S.  Government  agency may
significantly  fluctuate in value, and the Series may not receive the originally
anticipated  yield on the  security.  Shares of the  Series  are not  insured or
guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities.

The sub-adviser seeks to add value by actively managing the portfolio's interest
rate  exposure,   yield  curve  positioning,   sector  allocation  and  security
selection.  In  selecting   mortgage-backed   securities  for  the  Series,  the
sub-adviser  determines a security's  average maturity and duration according to
mathematical  models that reflect certain  payment  assumptions and estimates of
future economic factors.  These estimates may vary from actual results,  and the
average maturity and duration of mortgage-backed  derivative  securities may not
reflect the price volatility of those  securities in certain market  conditions.
PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:


     o    Market risk. Because the Series invests in fixed-income  securities of
          U.S. and foreign  issuers,  it is subject to market  risk.  For bonds,
          market risk  generally  reflects  credit risk and interest  rate risk.
          Credit  risk is the  actual or  perceived  risk that the issuer of the
          bond will not pay the interest and  principal  payments when due. Bond
          value typically declines if the issuer's credit quality  deteriorates.
          Interest rate risk is the risk that  interest  rates will rise and the
          value of bonds,  including  those held by the  Series,  will  fall.  A
          broad-based market drop may also cause a bond's price to fall.

     o    Prepayment risk.  During periods of falling  interest rates,  there is
          the risk that a debt security with a high stated interest rate will be
          prepaid before its expected maturity date.

In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

2.58%             9.16%             9.40%            -2.50%
[Insert Chart]
1996              1997              1998             1999

In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
5.86%  (3rd  quarter of 1998) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -2.13%  (1st
quarter of 1996).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                             1 year              Life of Series*

Salomon Brothers/JNL U.S. Government &
  Quality Bond Series                         -2.50%                  5.42%
Salomon Brothers Treasury Index               -2.45%                  6.08%

The Salomon  Brothers  Treasury Index is a broad-based,  unmanaged  index. * The
Series began operations on May 15, 1995.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND  RISKS  OF THE  SERIES.  The SAI has  more  information  about  the  Series'
authorized  investments  and strategies,  as well as the risks and  restrictions
that may apply to them.


THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND  PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The  sub-adviser  to the  Salomon
Brothers/JNL  U.S.  Government & Quality Bond Series is Salomon  Brothers  Asset
Management  Inc  (SBAM).  SBAM was  incorporated  in 1987,  and,  together  with
affiliates  in London,  Frankfurt,  Tokyo and Hong Kong,  SBAM  provides a broad
range of  fixed-income  and  equity  investment  advisory  services  to  various
individual and institutional  clients located throughout the world and serves as
sub-adviser to various investment companies. SBAM's business offices are located
at 7 World Trade Center, New York, New York 10048.

Roger  Lavan is  primarily  responsible  for the  day-to-day  management  of the
Series.  Mr. Lavan joined SBAM in 1990 and is a Director and  Portfolio  Manager
responsible for investment grade portfolios.


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T. ROWE PRICE/JNL ESTABLISHED GROWTH SERIES

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The  investment  objective  of  the  T.  Rowe  Price/JNL
Established Growth Series is long-term growth of capital and increasing dividend
income.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing   primarily  in  a   diversified   portfolio   of  common   stocks  of
well-established  U.S. growth  companies.  A growth company is one which (i) has
demonstrated  historical  growth of earnings faster than the growth of inflation
and the economy in general,  and (ii) has  indications of being able to continue
this growth pattern in the  future.While  the Series will invest  principally in
U.S.  companies,  a substantial portion of the Series' assets can be invested in
foreign stocks.


PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:

     o    Market  risk.   Because  the  Series   invests   primarily  in  equity
          securities, it is subject to stock market risk. Stock prices typically
          fluctuate more than the values of other types of securities, typically
          in response to changes in the particular company's financial condition
          and factors affecting the market in general. For example,  unfavorable
          or unanticipated  poor earnings  performance of the company may result
          in a decline in its stock's price,  and a broad-based  market drop may
          also cause a stock's price to fall.

     o    Growth investing risk.  Growth companies usually invest a high portion
          of earnings in their  businesses,  and may lack the dividends of value
          stocks that can cushion  prices in a falling  market.  Also,  earnings
          disappointments  often  lead  to  sharp  declines  in  prices  because
          investors  buy growth  stocks in  anticipation  of  superior  earnings
          growth.


     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities  could cause the Series'  performance to fluctuate
          more than if it held only U.S. securities.

In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.



<PAGE>
Annual Total Returns as of December 31

22.59%            29.47%            27.78%           21.77%
[Insert Chart]
1996              1997              1998             1999

In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
23.36% (4th  quarter of 1998) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -11.63% (3rd
quarter of 1998).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                              1 year             Life of Series*

T. Rowe Price/JNL Established Growth Series    21.77%                 26.74%
S&P 500 Index                                  21.04%                 26.95%

The  S&P 500  Index  is a  broad-based,  unmanaged  index.
* The Series began operations on May 15, 1995.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES. The T. Rowe Price/JNL Established Growth Series invests
most of its assets in common stocks of U.S. companies.  However,  the Series may
invest  in  other  securities,   including  convertible  securities,   warrants,
preferred stocks and corporate and government debt obligations.


The  Series  may  use  derivative  instruments,  such  as  options  and  futures
contracts,   for  hedging  purposes  and  to  maintain  market  exposure.  These
instruments  are  subject  to  transaction  costs  and  certain  risks,  such as
unanticipated  changes in  securities  prices.  If the Series  uses  futures and
options, it is exposed to additional volatility and potential losses.

The  Series may sell  securities  for a variety  of  reasons,  such as to secure
gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND  PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The  sub-adviser  to the T.  Rowe
Price/JNL Established Growth Series is T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (T. Rowe),
located at 100 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. T. Rowe was founded
in 1937. T. Rowe and its  affiliates  provide  investment  advisory  services to
individual and institutional investor accounts.

Robert W. Smith is responsible for the day-to-day  management of the Series. Mr.
Smith is a Managing Director and Equity Portfolio Manager for T. Rowe. Mr. Smith
joined T. Rowe in 1992 and has been managing  investments  since 1987. Mr. Smith
has had  responsibility  for  the  day-to-day  management  of the  Series  since
February 21, 1997.
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T. ROWE PRICE/JNL MID-CAP GROWTH SERIES

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE.  The investment objective of the T. Rowe Price/JNL Mid-Cap
Growth Series is long-term growth of capital.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  The Series seeks to achieve its objective by
investing at least 65% of its total assets,  under normal market conditions in a
diversified portfolio of common stocks of medium-sized  (mid-cap) U.S. companies
which the  sub-adviser  believes have the potential for  above-average  earnings
growth.  The  sub-adviser  defines  mid-cap  companies  as  those  whose  market
capitalization,  at the time of  acquisition  by the  Series,  falls  within the
capitalization  range of companies in the S&P MidCap 400 Index.  The sub-adviser
relies on its proprietary research to identify mid-cap companies with attractive
growth  prospects.  The Series seeks to invest  primarily in companies that: (i)
offer  proven  products or services;  (ii) have a historical  record of earnings
growth  that is above  average;  (iii)  demonstrate  the  potential  to  sustain
earnings  growth;  (iv) operate in industries  experiencing  increasing  demand;
and/or (v) the sub-adviser believes are undervalued in the marketplace. However,
the Series will not  automatically  sell or cease to purchase stock of a company
it already owns just because the company's market  capitalization grows or falls
outside this range.


PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests in equity  securities,  it is
          subject to stock market risk.  Stock prices  typically  fluctuate more
          than the values of other types of securities, typically in response to
          changes in the particular  company's  financial  condition and factors
          affecting  the  market  in  general.   For  example,   unfavorable  or
          unanticipated poor earnings performance of the company may result in a
          decline in its stock's price,  and a broad-based  market drop may also
          cause a stock's price to fall.

     o    Growth investing risk.  Growth companies usually invest a high portion
          of earnings in their  businesses,  and may lack the dividends of value
          stocks that can cushion  prices in a falling  market.  Also,  earnings
          disappointments  often  lead  to  sharp  declines  in  prices  because
          investors  buy growth  stocks in  anticipation  of  superior  earnings
          growth.

     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities  could cause the Series'  performance to fluctuate
          more than if it held only U.S. securities.


Stocks of mid-cap  companies  entail  greater risk and are usually more volatile
than shares of larger  companies.  In addition,  the  performance  of the Series
depends on the  sub-adviser's  ability to  effectively  implement the investment
strategies of the Series.


PERFORMANCE.  The bar chart and table  below  show the past  performance  of the
Series' shares.  The chart presents the annual returns and shows how performance
has varied from year to year.  The table shows the  Series'  annual  returns and
compares them to a broad based index since these shares were first offered. Both
the chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions.  The
Series'  returns shown in the chart and table below do not reflect the deduction
of any  charges  that are imposed  under a variable  insurance  contract.  Those
charges,  which are described in the variable insurance prospectus,  will reduce
the Series' performance.  As with all mutual funds, the Series' past performance
does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.


Annual Total Returns as of December 31

23.47%            18.21%            21.49%           24.01%
[Insert Chart]
1996              1997              1998             1999

In the periods  shown in the chart,  the Series'  highest  quarterly  return was
27.05% (4th  quarter of 1998) and its lowest  quarterly  return was -18.02% (3rd
quarter of 1998).


                            Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 1999
                                          1 year             Life of Series*


T. Rowe Price/JNL Mid-Cap Growth Series    24.01%                25.27%
S&P MidCap 400 Index                       14.70%                21.41%

The S&P MidCap 400 Index is a broad-based,  unmanaged  index. * The Series began
operations on May 15, 1995.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE SERIES.  The T. Rowe  Price/JNL  Mid-Cap Growth Series seeks to
achieve its objective of long-term  growth of capital by investing  primarily in
common stocks of U.S. companies with medium-sized market capitalizations and the
potential  for  above-average  growth.  The Series may also invest in securities
other  than  U.S.  common  stocks,  including  foreign  securities,  convertible
securities,  and warrants.  The Series may use derivative  instruments,  such as
options  and futures  contracts,  for hedging  purposes  and to maintain  market
exposure.  These instruments are subject to transaction costs and certain risks,
such as unanticipated  changes in securities  prices. If the Series uses futures
and options, it is exposed to additional volatility and potential losses.


The  Series may sell  securities  for a variety  of  reasons,  such as to secure
gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.

The SAI has more  information  about  the  Series'  authorized  investments  and
strategies, as well as the risks and restrictions that may apply to them.

THE  SUB-ADVISER  AND  PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The  sub-adviser  to the T.  Rowe
Price/JNL  Mid-Cap  Growth Series is T. Rowe Price  Associates,  Inc. (T. Rowe),
located at 100 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. T. Rowe was founded
in 1937. T. Rowe and its  affiliates  provide  investment  advisory  services to
individual and institutional investor accounts.

The  Series has an  Investment  Advisory  Committee  composed  of the  following
members: Brian W. Berghuis,  Chairman,  James A.C. Kennedy, and John F. Wakeman.
The Committee Chairman has day to day responsibility for managing the Series and
works with the  Committee in developing  and  executing  the Series'  investment
program.  Mr.  Berghuis,  a  Managing  Director  of T. Rowe,  has been  managing
investments since joining T. Rowe in 1985. The Investment Advisory Committee has
had day-to-day responsibility for managing the Series since the inception of the
Series.


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T. ROWE PRICE/JNL VALUE SERIES

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  The investment  objective of the T. Rowe Price/JNL Value
Series is to provide  long-term  capital  appreciation  by  investing  in common
stocks believed to be undervalued. Income is a secondary objective.


PRINCIPAL  INVESTMENT  STRATEGIES.  In  taking a value  approach  to  investment
selection,  at least 65% of total  assets will be invested in common  stocks the
portfolio manager regards as undervalued. Stock holdings are expected to consist
primarily of large-company  issues, but may also include smaller  companies.  In
selecting investments, the sub-adviser generally looks for the following:

     o    low  price/earnings,  price/book  value,  or  price/cash  flow  ratios
          relative  to the  S&P  500  Index,  the  company's  peers,  or its own
          historic norm;

     o    low stock price relative to a company's underlying asset values;

     o    a plan to improve the business through restructuring; and

     o    a sound balance sheet and other positive financial characteristics.


PRINCIPAL  RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE SERIES.  An investment in the Series is not
guaranteed. As with any mutual fund, the value of the Series' shares will change
and you could lose money by  investing  in the Series.  A variety of factors may
influence its investment performance, such as:

     o    Market risk.  Because the Series invests in stocks of U.S. and foreign
          companies,  it is subject to stock market risk. Stock prices typically
          fluctuate more than the values of other types of securities, typically
          in response to changes in the particular company's financial condition
          and factors affecting the market in general. For example,  unfavorable
          or unanticipated  poor earnings  performance of the company may result
          in a decline in its stock's price,  and a broad-based  market drop may
          also  cause  a  stock's  price  to  fall.   Investing  in  small-  and
          medium-company  stocks generally involves greater risks than investing
          in larger,  more  established  ones.  Valueinvesting  risk.  The value
          approach  carries  the risk  that the  market  will  not  recognize  a
          security's  intrinsic value for a long time, or that a stock judged to
          be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced.


     o    Foreign investing risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically
          associated with U.S.  investment.  These risks include,  among others,
          adverse  fluctuations  in foreign  currency  values as well as adverse
          political,  social  and  economic  developments  affecting  a  foreign
          country.  In  addition,   foreign  investing  involves  less  publicly
          available  information  and  more  volatile  or less  liquid  markets.
          Investments  in foreign  countries  could be  affected  by factors not
          present in the U.S.,  such as restrictions on receiving the investment
          proceeds  from a foreign  country,  foreign  tax laws,  and  potential
          difficulties  in enforcing  contractual  obligations.  Transactions in
          foreign  securities  may  be  subject  to  less  efficient  settlement
          practices,   including  extended  clearance  and  settlement  periods.
          Foreign  accounting  may be less  revealing  than American  accounting
          practices.  Foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.  Owning
          foreign  securities  could cause the Series'  performance to fluctuate
          more than if it held only U.S. securities.

     o    Derivatives  risk.  Investing  in  derivative  instruments,   such  as
          options,  futures  contracts,   forward  currency  contracts,  indexed
          securities and  asset-backed  securities,  involves special risks. The
          Series sub-adviser must correctly predict price movements,  during the
          life of a derivative,  of the underlying asset in order to realize the
          desired results from the investment. The value of derivatives may rise
          or fall more  rapidly than other  investments,  which may increase the
          volatility  of the  Series  depending  on the nature and extent of the
          derivatives  in  the  Series'  portfolio.   If  the  sub-adviser  uses
          derivatives in attempting to manage or "hedge" the overall risk of the
          portfolio,  the strategy might not be successful,  for example, due to
          changes in the value of the  derivatives  that do not  correlate  with
          price movements in the rest of the portfolio.

     o    Currency  risk. The value of the Series' shares may change as a result
          of changes in exchange  rates  reducing  the value of the U.S.  dollar
          value of the Series' foreign investments.  Currency exchange rates can
          be volatile and  affected by a number of factors,  such as the general
          economics of a country, the actions of U.S. and foreign governments or
          central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and speculation.


In addition,  the performance of the Series depends on the sub-adviser's ability
to effectively implement the investment strategies of the Series.

PERFORMANCE.  This Series will  commence  investment  operations on or about the
date of this Prospectus. Therefore, a bar chart and table have not been included
for this Series.

COMPARABLE PERFORMANCE

Public Fund  Performance.  The T. Rowe Price/JNL Value Series has  substantially
similar  investment  objectives,  policies and investment  strategies as certain
mutual funds whose  shares are sold to the public.  The T. Rowe Price Value Fund
is a public  mutual fund  managed by T. Rowe Price  Associates,  Inc.,  the same
Sub-Adviser which manages each of the corresponding Series.

The historical  performance of the T. Rowe Price Value Fund is shown below. This
performance data should not be considered as an indication of future performance
of the Series. The public mutual fund performance figures shown below:

     o    reflects the  historical  fees and expenses  paid by the T. Rowe Value
          Fund and not those paid by the Series.

     o    do not reflect  Contract fees or charges  imposed by Jackson  National
          Life.  Investors should refer to the separate  account  prospectus for
          information  describing the Contract fees and charges.  These fees and
          charges will have a detrimental effect on Series performance.

The Series and their  corresponding  public  mutual fund series are  expected to
hold  similar  securities.  However,  their  investment  results are expected to
differ for the following reasons:

     o    differences  in asset size and cash flow  resulting from purchases and
          redemptions  of  Series  shares  may  result  in  different   security
          selections

     o    differences in the relative weightings of securities

     o    differences in the price paid for particular portfolio holdings

     o    differences relating to certain tax matters

However,  the differences  cited do not alter the conclusion that the Funds have
substantially similar investment objectives, policies and strategies.

The chart below shows performance  information for the T. Rowe Price Value Fund,
a retail  mutual fund managed by the Series'  sub-advisor  with assets of $851.4
million at 12/31/99.

ANNUALIZED RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 12/31/99 (1)
------------------- ------------------------------- ---------------------------
                         T. ROWE PRICE VALUE FUND          LIPPER MULTI-CAP
                                                        VALUE FUNDS AVERAGE (2)
------------------- ------------------------------- ---------------------------
1 Year                             9.16%                         6.34%
------------------- ------------------------------- ---------------------------
3 Years                           14.66%                        13.15%
------------------- ------------------------------- ---------------------------
5 Years                           22.06%                        18.12%
------------------- ------------------------------- ---------------------------
Since Inception*                  21.61%                        16.83%
------------------- ------------------------------- ---------------------------
*Inception September 30, 1994.

(1) Source: T. Rowe Price  Associates,  Inc. Total returns were calculated using
the actual fees and expenses of the T. Rowe Value Fund.  These fees and expenses
are less than the fees charged by the Series. The performance returns would have
been lower if the actual  expenses of the Series had been used. The returns were
calculated using the  standardized  Securities and Exchange  Commission  method.
Actual  account  performance  will vary depending on the size of a portfolio and
applicable fee schedule. Performance figures are based on historical performance
and do not guarantee future results.  Performance for the T. Rowe Price/JNL Vale
Series will vary based on different fees, different implementation of investment
policies,  different  cash flows  into and out of the  portfolio  and  different
sizes.

(2) The Lipper Multi-Cap Value Funds Average consistS of all the mutual funds in
this  particular  category as tracked by Lipper Inc.  The  Multi-Cap  Value Fund
category  includes  funds  that by  portfolio  practice,  invest in a variety of
market capitalization  ranges,  without concentrating 75% of their equity assets
in any one  market  capitalization  range  over an  extended  period of time.  A
Series'  performance  may be  affected  by risks  specific  to certain  types of
investments, such as foreign securities, derivative investments,  non-investment
grade  debt  securities,  initial  public  offerings  (IPOs) or  companies  with
relatively small market  capitalizations.  IPOs and other investment  techniques
may have  magnified  performance  impact on a Series with a small asset base.  A
Series may not experience similar performance as its assets grow.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTHER INVESTMENT STRATEGIES,  OTHER INVESTMENTS
AND RISKS OF THE  SERIES.  The  Series  may sell  securities  for a  variety  of
reasons,  such as to secure gains,  limit losses,  or redeploy  assets into more
promising opportunities.


The Series  may invest up to 25% of its total  assets  (excluding  reserves)  in
foreign securities.  Although the Series will invest primarily in common stocks,
the Series may invest in any type of security or instrument  (including  certain
potentially   high-risk   derivatives)  whose  investment   characteristics  are
consistent with the Series' investment program. These may include:

     o    preferred stocks

     o    convertible securities and warrants

     o    fixed  income   securities,   including  lower  quality   (high-yield,
          high-risk  bonds)  commonly   referred  to  as  "junk  bonds"  ohybrid
          instruments which combine the  characteristics of securities,  futures
          and options o private placements


If the Series uses futures and options,  it is exposed to additional  volatility
and potential  losses.The SAI has more information about the Series'  authorized
investments and strategies.

SUB-ADVISER AND PORTFOLIO  MANAGEMENT.  The sub-adviser to the T. Rowe Price/JNL
Value Series is T. Rowe Price  Associates,  Inc. (T. Rowe),  located at 100 East
Pratt Street,  Baltimore,  Maryland  21202. T. Rowe was founded in 1937. T. Rowe
and its  affiliates  provide  investment  advisory  services to  individual  and
institutional investor accounts.

The Series has an Investment  Advisory  Committee  with the  following  members:
Brian C. Rogers,  Chairman,  Stephen W. Boesel,  Richard P. Howard, Kara Cheseby
Landers,  Robert W. Sharps,  and David J. Wallack.  The  committee  chairman has
day-to-day  responsibility  for  managing  the  portfolio  and  works  with  the
committee in developing and executing the fund's investment program.  Mr. Rogers
is the lead  portfolio  manager.  He joined  T. Rowe  Price in 1982 and has been
managing investments since 1983.


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MORE ABOUT THE INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND RISKS OF ALL SERIES

The investment  objectives of the respective  Series are not fundamental and may
be changed by the Trustees without shareholder approval.


<PAGE>
                             MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST

INVESTMENT ADVISER

Under  Massachusetts law and the Trust's  Declaration of Trust and By-Laws,  the
management of the business and affairs of the Trust is the responsibility of the
Trustees.


Jackson National Financial Services,  LLC (JNFS), 5901 Executive Drive, Lansing,
Michigan  48911,  is the investment  adviser to the Trust and provides the Trust
with professional investment supervision and management.  JNFS is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Jackson  National Life Insurance  Company (JNL),  which is in turn
wholly owned by Prudential plc, a life insurance  company in the United Kingdom.
JNFS is a successor to Jackson National Financial Services, Inc. which served as
investment  adviser to the Trust from the  inception  of the Trust until July 1,
1998, when it transferred its duties as investment  adviser and its professional
staff for investment advisory services to JNFS.


MANAGEMENT FEE


As  compensation  for its services,  JNFS receives a fee from the Trust computed
separately  for each Series,  accrued daily and payable  monthly.  The fee which
JNFS received  from each Series for the fiscal year ended  December 31, 1999, is
set forth below as an annual  percentage  of the net assets of the Series'  fee.
Each  JNL/S&P  Series  will  indirectly  bear its pro rata  share of fees of the
Underlying Series in addition to the fees shown for that Series.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
                                                                                   Advisory Fee (Annual Rate Based
                                                                                    on Average Net Assets of each
Series                                         Assets                                          Series)

---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
<S>                                            <C>                                                           <C>
JNL/Alger Growth Series                        $0 to $300 million                                             .975%
                                               $300 million to $500 million                                    .95%
                                               Over $500 million                                               .90%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/Alliance Growth Series                     $0 to $250 million                                             .775%
                                               Over $250 million                                               .70%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/Eagle Core Equity Series                   $0 to $50 million                                               .90%
                                               $50 million to $300 million                                     .85%
                                               Over $300 million                                               .75%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/Eagle SmallCap Equity Series               $0 to $150 million                                              .95%
                                               $150 million to $500 million                                    .90%
                                               Over $500 million                                               .85%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/Janus Aggressive Growth Series             $0 to $150 million                                              .95%
                                               $150 million to $300 million                                    .90%
                                               Over $300 million                                               .85%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/Janus Balanced Series                      $0 to $300 million                                              .95%
                                               Over $300 million                                               .90%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/Janus Capital Growth Series                $0 to $150 million                                              .95%
                                               $150 million to $300 million                                    .90%
                                               Over $300 million                                               .85%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/Janus Global Equities Series               $0 to $150 million                                             1.00%
                                               $150 million to $300 million                                    .95%
                                               Over $300 million                                               .90%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/Putnam Growth Series                       $0 to $150 million                                              .90%
                                               $150 million to $300 million                                    .85%
                                               Over $300 million                                               .80%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/Putnam International Equity Series         $0 to $50 million                                              1.10%
                                               $50 million to $150 million                                    1.05%
                                               $150 million to $300 million                                   1.00%
                                               $300 million to $500 million                                    .95%
                                               Over $500 million                                               .90%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/Putnam Value Equity Series                 $0 to $150 million                                              .90%
                                               $150 million to $300 million                                    .85%
                                               Over $300 million                                               .80%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------

JNL/Putnam Midcap Growth Series                $0 to $300 million                                              .95%
                                               Over $300 million                                               .90%

---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/S&P Conservative Growth Series I           $0 to $500 million                                              .20%
                                               Over $500 million                                               .15%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/S&P Moderate Growth Series I               $0 to $500 million                                              .20%
                                               Over $500 million                                               .15%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/S&P Aggressive Growth Series I             $0 to $500 million                                              .20%
                                               Over $500 million                                               .15%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/S&P Very Aggressive Growth Series I        $0 to $500 million                                              .20%
                                               Over $500 million                                               .15%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/S&P Equity Growth Series I                 $0 to $500 million                                              .20%
                                               Over $500 million                                               .15%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
JNL/S&P Equity Aggressive Growth Series I      $0 to $500 million                                              .20%
                                               Over $500 million                                               .15%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
PPM America/JNL Balanced Series                $0 to $50 million                                               .75%
                                               $50 million to $150 million                                     .70%
                                               $150 million to $300 million                                   .675%
                                               $300 million to $500 million                                    .65%
                                               Over $500 million                                              .625%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
PPM America/JNL High Yield Bond Series         $0 to $50 million                                               .75%
                                               $50 million to $150 million                                     .70%
                                               $150 million to $300 million                                   .675%
                                               $300 million to $500 million                                    .65%
                                               Over $500 million                                              .625%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
PPM America/JNL Money Market Series            $0 to $150 million                                              .60%
                                               $150 million to $300 million                                   .575%
                                               $300 million to $500 million                                    .55%
                                               Over $500 million                                              .525%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Salomon Brothers/JNL Global Bond Series        $0 to $150 million                                              .85%
                                               $150 million to $500 million                                    .80%
                                               Over $500 million                                               .75%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Salomon Brothers/JNL U.S. Government &         $0 to $150 million                                              .70%
Quality Bond Series                            $150 million to $300 million                                    .65%
                                               $300 million to $500 million                                    .60%
                                               Over $500 million                                               .55%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
T. Rowe Price/JNL Established Growth Series    $0 to $150 million                                              .85%
                                               Over $150 million                                               .80%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
T. Rowe Price/JNL Mid-Cap Growth Series        $0 to $150 million                                              .95%
                                               Over $150 million                                               .90%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
T. Rowe Price/JNL Value Series                 $0 to $300 million                                              .90%
                                               Over $300 million                                               .85%
---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
</TABLE>

SUB-ADVISORY ARRANGEMENTS


JNFS  selects,  contracts  with  and  compensates  sub-advisers  to  manage  the
investment  and  reinvestment  of the assets of the  Series of the  Trust.  JNFS
monitors the compliance of such sub-advisers with the investment  objectives and
related policies of each Series and reviews the performance of such sub-advisers
and reports periodically on such performance to the Trustees of the Trust.


Under  the  terms  of  each  of  the  Sub-Advisory  Agreements  with  JNFS,  the
sub-adviser  manages  the  investment  and  reinvestment  of the  assets  of the
assigned  Series,  subject to the supervision of the Trustees of the Trust.  The
sub-adviser  formulates  a  continuous  investment  program for each such Series
consistent  with  its  investment  objectives  and  policies  outlined  in  this
Prospectus.  Each sub-adviser implements such programs by purchases and sales of
securities  and  regularly  reports to JNFS and the  Trustees  of the Trust with
respect to the implementation of such programs.

As  compensation  for its services,  each  sub-adviser  receives a fee from JNFS
computed separately for the applicable Series, stated as an annual percentage of
the net assets of such  Series.  The SAI  contains a schedule of the  management
fees JNFS currently is obligated to pay the sub-advisers out of the advisory fee
it receives from the Series.

                               ADMINISTRATIVE FEE

In addition to the  investment  advisory fee, each Series,  the JNL/S&P  Series,
pays to JNFS an  Administrative  Fee of .10% of the average  daily net assets of
the Series.  The JNL/S&P Series do not pay an Administrative  Fee. In return for
the fee, JNFS provides or procures all  necessary  administrative  functions and
services for the operation of the Series. In addition, JNFS, at its own expense,
arranges for legal, audit, fund accounting,  custody,  printing and mailing, and
all other  services  necessary for the operation of each Series.  Each Series is
responsible for trading expenses including brokerage  commissions,  interest and
taxes, and other non-operating expenses.

                           INVESTMENT IN TRUST SHARES


Shares  of the Trust are  currently  sold to  separate  accounts  (Accounts)  of
Jackson National Life Insurance Company, 5901 Executive Drive, Lansing, Michigan
48911, and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York, 2900 Westchester
Avenue,  Purchase,  New York 10577, to fund the benefits under certain  variable
annuity  contracts  (Contracts) and to qualified  retirement plans. An insurance
company  purchases  the  shares of the  Series at their  net asset  value  using
premiums  received on Contracts  issued by the  insurance  company.  There is no
sales charge.


Shares of the Series are not available to the general public  directly.  Some of
the Series are managed by  sub-advisers  who manage publicly traded mutual funds
having similar names and investment objectives.  While some of the Series may be
similar  to, and may in fact be modeled  after  publicly  traded  mutual  funds,
Contract purchasers should understand that the Series are not otherwise directly
related  to any  publicly  traded  mutual  fund.  Consequently,  the  investment
performance  of publicly  traded mutual funds and any  corresponding  Series may
differ substantially.

The net  asset  value per share of each  Series  is  determined  at the close of
regular  trading on the New York Stock  Exchange  (normally  4:00 p.m.,  Eastern
time) each day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. The net asset value per
share is calculated by adding the value of all  securities and other assets of a
Series,  deducting  its  liabilities,  and  dividing  by the  number  of  shares
outstanding.  Generally,  the value of  exchange-listed or -traded securities is
based on their  respective  market  prices,  bonds  are  valued  based on prices
provided by an independent  pricing  service and short-term  debt securities are
valued at amortized cost, which  approximates  market value. A Series may invest
in securities  primarily listed on foreign exchanges and that trade on days when
the Series does not price its shares. As a result, a Series' net asset value may
change on days when  shareholders are not able to purchase or redeem the Series'
shares.

All  investments in the Trust are credited to the  shareholder's  account in the
form of full and  fractional  shares of the  designated  Series  (rounded to the
nearest 1/1000 of a share). The Trust does not issue share certificates.

                                SHARE REDEMPTION

An Account redeems shares to make benefit or withdrawal payments under the terms
of its  Contracts.  Redemptions  are  processed on any day on which the Trust is
open for business and are effected at net asset value next determined  after the
redemption order, in proper form, is received by the Trust's transfer agent.

The Trust may suspend the right of redemption  only under the following  unusual
circumstances:

     o    when the New York Stock  Exchange is closed  (other than  weekends and
          holidays) or trading is restricted;

     o    when an emergency exists,  making disposal of portfolio  securities or
          the valuation of net assets not reasonably practicable; or

     o    during any period when the SEC has by order  permitted a suspension of
          redemption for the protection of shareholders.

                                   TAX STATUS

Each Series' policy is to meet the  requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal
Revenue Code (Code) necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company. Each
Series intends to distribute all its net investment income and net capital gains
to shareholders and,  therefore,  will not be required to pay any federal income
taxes.

Each  Series is treated  as a separate  corporation  for  purposes  of the Code.
Therefore,  the assets,  income, and distributions of each Series are considered
separately for purposes of determining  whether or not the Series qualifies as a
regulated investment company.


Because the  shareholders  of each Series are Accounts and qualified  retirement
plans,  there  are no tax  consequences  to  shareholders  of  buying,  holding,
exchanging and selling shares of the Series.  Distributions  from the Series are
not taxable to those shareholders.  However,  owners of Contracts should consult
the applicable  Account  prospectus for more detailed  information on tax issues
related to the Contracts.



<PAGE>
                              FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS


The  following  table  provides  selected  per share  data for one share of each
Series.  The  information  does not reflect  any  charges  imposed by an Account
investing in shares of the Series.  You should refer to the appropriate  Account
prospectus for additional information regarding such charges.

The  information  for  each of the  periods  shown  below  has been  audited  by
PricewaterhouseCoopers  LLP,  independent  accountants,  and  should  be read in
conjunction with the financial  statements and notes thereto,  together with the
report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP thereon, in the Annual Report.

JNL/ALGER GROWTH SERIES

Financial Highlights

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                       PERIOD FROM     PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                         APRIL 1,      OCTOBER 16,
                                                                                                         1996 TO         1995* TO
                                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,              DECEMBER 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                            1999            1998            1997           1996            1996
                                                       ---------------- -------------- ------------ ----------------- --------------
<S>                                                        <C>          <C>             <C>            <C>            <C>
Selected Per Share Data

Net asset value, beginning of period ...................   $   18.95    $      13.56    $     11.16    $     10.38    $    10.00
                                                           ---------    ------------    -----------    -----------    ----------
Income from operations:
Net investment income (loss) ...........................       (0.03)             --          (0.01)            --            --
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments .......        6.42            6.20           2.93           0.78          0.38
                                                           ---------    ------------    -----------    -----------    ----------
Total income from operations ...........................        6.39            6.20           2.92           0.78          0.38
                                                           ---------    ------------    -----------    -----------    ----------

Less distributions:
From net investment income .............................          --              --             --             --            --
From net realized gains on investment transactions .....       (2.43)          (0.81)         (0.52)            --            --
                                                           ---------    ------------    -----------    -----------    ----------
Total distributions ....................................       (2.43)          (0.81)         (0.52)            --            --
                                                           ---------    ------------    -----------    -----------    ----------
Net increase ...........................................        3.96            5.39           2.40           0.78          0.38
                                                           ---------    ------------    -----------    -----------    ----------

Net asset value, end of period .........................   $   22.91    $      18.95    $     13.56    $     11.16    $    10.38
                                                           =========    ============    ===========    ===========    ==========

Total Return (a) .......................................   $    0.34    $       0.46          26.20%          7.51%         3.80%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) ...............   $ 400,639    $    164,948    $    85,877    $    38,252    $    8,649
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ............        1.07 %          1.06 %         1.10 %         1.07 %        1.03 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (b) .       (0.22)%         (0.02)%        (0.07)%        (0.02)%       (0.17)%
Portfolio turnover .....................................      122.58 %        121.39 %       125.44 %        59.92 %       50.85 %

Ratio information assuming no expense reimbursement
or fees paid indirectly:
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ............         n/a            1.06 %         1.10 %         1.19 %        1.89 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (b) .         n/a           (0.02)%        (0.07)%        (0.14)%       (1.03)%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not  annualized  for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

<PAGE>
JNL/ALLIANCE GROWTH SERIES

Financial Highlights
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                       PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                                         MARCH 2,
                                                                                                        YEAR ENDED       1998* TO
                                                                                                       DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                           1999            1998
                                                                                                      --------------- --------------
<S>                                                                                                   <C>              <C>
      SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

      NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD .....................................                      $   13.28        $  10.00
                                                                                                      --------------- --------------
      INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
        Net investment income loss .............................................                          (0.01)          (0.01)
        Net realized and unrealized gains on investments .......................                           3.76            3.29
                                                                                                      --------------- --------------
        Total income from operations ...........................................                           3.75            3.28
                                                                                                      --------------- --------------

      LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
        From net investment income .............................................                             --              --
        From net realized gains on investment transactions .....................                          (0.39)             --
                                                                                                      --------------- --------------
        Total distributions ....................................................                          (0.39)             --
                                                                                                      --------------- --------------
        Net increase ...........................................................                           3.36            3.28
                                                                                                      --------------- --------------
      NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD ...........................................                      $   16.64        $  13.28
                                                                                                      =============== ==============

      TOTAL RETURN (A) .........................................................                          28.23 %         32.80 %

      RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
        Net assets, end of period (in thousands) ...............................                      $  18,256        $  4,573
        Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ............................                          0.875 %         0.925 %
        Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (b) .................                          (0.07)%         (0.08)%
        Portfolio turnover .....................................................                          51.15 %        136.69 %


      RATIO INFORMATION ASSUMING NO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT:
        Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ............................                            n/a            2.13 %
        Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (b) .................                            n/a           (1.28)%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions  and  a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

<PAGE>
JNL/EAGLE CORE EQUITY SERIES

Financial Highlights

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                                    PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                                    SEPTEMBER 16,
                                                                                                                      1996* TO
                                                                           YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,                   DECEMBER 31,
                                                                   1999              1998             1997              1996
                                                              ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
<S>                                                                <C>            <C>              <C>              <C>
Selected Per Share Data

Net asset value, beginning of period ...........................   $     15.91    $     13.75      $     10.62      $    10.00
                                                                   -----------    -----------      -----------      ----------
Income from operations:
Net investment income ..........................................          0.11           0.10             0.08            0.03
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments and
options written ................................................          3.63           2.17             3.35            0.62
                                                                   -----------    -----------      -----------      ----------
Total income from operations ...................................          3.74           2.27             3.43            0.65
                                                                   -----------    -----------      -----------      ----------

Less distributions:
From net investment income .....................................         (0.11)         (0.09)           (0.08)          (0.03)
From net realized gains on investment transactions .............         (1.07)         (0.02)           (0.22)             --
                                                                   -----------    -----------      -----------      ----------
Total distributions ............................................         (1.18)         (0.11)           (0.30)          (0.03)
                                                                   -----------    -----------      -----------      ----------
Net increase ...................................................          2.56           2.16             3.13            0.62
                                                                   -----------    -----------      -----------      ----------

Net asset value, end of period .................................   $     18.47    $     15.91      $     13.75      $    10.62
                                                                   ===========    ===========      ===========      ==========

Total Return (a) ...............................................         23.55 %        16.54 %          32.35 %          6.47 %

Ratios and Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) .......................   $    95,329    $    37,169      $    11,896      $    1,954
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ....................          0.99 %         1.05 %           1.05 %          1.05 %
Ratio of income to average net assets (b) ......................          0.97 %         1.07 %           1.00 %          1.10 %
Portfolio turnover .............................................        124.71 %        67.04 %          51.48 %          1.36 %


Ratio information assuming no expense reimbursement:
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ....................           n/a          1.17 %           1.54 %           4.57 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets (b) .....................................................           n/a          0.95 %           0.51 %          (2.42)%
</TABLE>


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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

<PAGE>
JNL/EAGLE SMALLCAP EQUITY SERIES

Financial Highlights
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                                      PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                                     SEPTEMBER 16,
                                                                                                                        1996* TO
                                                                              YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,                  DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     1999              1998             1997              1996
                                                               ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------
<S>                                                                 <C>             <C>              <C>              <C>
Selected Per Share Data

Net asset value, beginning of period ............................   $    14.82      $     14.73      $     11.54      $    10.00
                                                                    ----------      -----------      -----------      ----------
Income from operations:
Net investment loss .............................................        (0.04)           (0.06)           (0.07)          (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments ................         2.88             0.23             3.26            1.55
                                                                    ----------      -----------      -----------      ----------
Total income from operations ....................................         2.84             0.17             3.19            1.54
                                                                    ----------      -----------      -----------      ----------

Less distributions:
From net investment income ......................................           --               --               --              --
From net realized gains on investment transactions ..............        (0.69)           (0.08)              --              --
                                                                    ----------      -----------      -----------      ----------
Total distributions .............................................        (0.69)           (0.08)              --              --
                                                                    ----------      -----------      -----------      ----------
Net increase ....................................................         2.15             0.09             3.19            1.54
                                                                    ----------      -----------      -----------      ----------

Net asset value, end of period ..................................   $    16.97      $     14.82      $     14.73      $    11.54
                                                                    ==========      ===========      ===========      ==========

Total Return (a) ................................................        19.27 %           1.18 %          27.64 %         15.40 %

Ratios and Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) ........................   $   61,504      $    34,953      $    13,493      $    1,944
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) .....................         1.05 %           1.10 %           1.10 %          1.10 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (b) ..........        (0.35)%          (0.42)%          (0.54)%         (0.26)%
Portfolio turnover ..............................................        61.69 %          51.90 %          60.78 %         28.01 %


Ratio information assuming no expense reimbursement:
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) .....................         n/a              1.17 %           1.51 %          4.77 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (b) ..........         n/a             (0.49)%          (0.95)%         (3.93)%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

<PAGE>
JNL/JANUS AGGRESSIVE GROWTH SERIES

Financial Highlights
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                       PERIOD FROM     PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                         APRIL 1,        MAY 15,
                                                                                                         1996 TO         1995* TO
                                                                    YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,            DECEMBER 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                                1999          1998           1997          1996            1996
                                                             ----------- --------------  ------------- ------------- ---------------
<S>                                                          <C>           <C>             <C>           <C>           <C>
Selected Per Share Data

Net asset value, beginning of period .....................   $    22.09    $      14.53    $     13.38   $     13.13   $     10.00
                                                             ----------    ------------    -----------   -----------   -----------
Income from operations:
Net investment income (loss) .............................        (0.06)          (0.06)          0.04          0.05          0.01
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments and
foreign currency related items ...........................        20.87            8.45           1.65          1.10          3.53
                                                             ----------    ------------    -----------   -----------   -----------
Total income from operations .............................        20.81            8.39           1.69          1.15          3.54
                                                             ----------    ------------    -----------   -----------   -----------

Less distributions:
From net investment income ...............................           --           (0.05)            --         (0.05)           --
From net realized gains on investment transactions .......        (2.93)          (0.78)         (0.54)        (0.71)        (0.41)
Return of capital ........................................           --              --             --         (0.14)           --
                                                             ----------    ------------    -----------   -----------   -----------
Total distributions ......................................        (2.93)          (0.83)         (0.54)        (0.90)        (0.41)
                                                             ----------    ------------    -----------   -----------   -----------
Net increase .............................................        17.88            7.56           1.15          0.25          3.13
                                                             ----------    ------------    -----------   -----------   -----------
Net asset value, end of period ...........................   $    39.97    $      22.09    $     14.53   $     13.38   $     13.13
                                                             ==========    ============    ===========   ===========   ===========

Total Return (a) .........................................        94.43 %         57.66 %         12.67 %       8.72 %       35.78 %

Ratios and Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) .................   $  654,546    $    161,842    $     78,870  $    29,555   $     8,527
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ..............         1.01 %          1.10 %         1.10 %        1.09 %        1.09 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets (b) ...............................................        (0.40)%         (0.35)%         0.39 %        0.77 %        0.27 %

Portfolio turnover .......................................        95.06 %        114.51 %       137.26 %       85.22 %      163.84 %


Ratio information assuming no expense reimbursement
or fees paid indirectly:
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ..............          n/a            1.10 %         1.17 %        1.40 %        2.77 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets (b) ...............................................          n/a           (0.35)%         0.32 %        0.46 %       (1.41)%
</TABLE>
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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.


<PAGE>
JNL/JANUS CAPITAL GROWTH SERIES

Financial Highlights

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                       PERIOD FROM     PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                         APRIL 1,        MAY 15,
                                                                                                         1996 TO         1995* TO
                                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,              DECEMBER 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                            1999            1998            1997           1996            1996
                                                       --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- --------------

<S>                                                         <C>          <C>             <C>            <C>           <C>
Selected Per Share Data

Net asset value, beginning of period ....................   $   20.73    $      16.50    $     14.46    $     13.86   $    10.00
                                                            ---------    ------------    -----------    -----------   ----------
Income from operations:
Net investment income (loss) ............................       (0.13)          (0.12)         (0.06)          0.06           --
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments and
foreign currency related items ..........................       25.85            5.92           2.23           0.70         4.70
                                                            ---------    ------------    -----------    -----------   ----------
Total income from operations ............................       25.72            5.80           2.17           0.76         4.70
                                                            ---------    ------------    -----------    -----------   ----------

Less distributions:
From net investment income ..............................          --              --          (0.02)            --           --
From net realized gains on investment transactions ......       (2.83)          (1.57)         (0.04)         (0.16)       (0.84)
Return of capital .......................................          --              --          (0.07)            --           --
                                                            ---------    ------------    -----------    -----------   ----------
Total distributions .....................................       (2.83)          (1.57)         (0.13)         (0.16)       (0.84)
                                                            ---------    ------------    -----------    -----------   ----------
Net increase ............................................       22.89            4.23           2.04           0.60         3.86
                                                            ---------    ------------    -----------    -----------   ----------
Net asset value, end of period ..........................   $   43.62    $      20.73    $     16.50  $       14.46 $      13.86
                                                            =========    ============    ===========    ===========   ==========

Total Return (a) ........................................      124.19 %         35.16 %        15.01 %        5.45 %        47.94 %

Ratios and Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) ................   $ 509,086    $    111,037    $    73,749     $   36,946    $   9,578
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) .............        1.03 %          1.09 %         1.10 %         1.09 %       1.09 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets (b) ..............................................       (0.75)%         (0.68)%        (0.30)%         0.91 %      (0.49)%

Portfolio turnover ......................................      102.26 %        128.95 %       131.43 %       115.88 %     128.56 %

Ratio information assuming no expense reimbursement
or fees paid indirectly:
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) .............         n/a             1.09 %        1.11 %         1.27 %       2.08 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets (b) ..............................................         n/a            (0.68)%       (0.31)%         0.73 %      (1.48)%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.
<PAGE>
JNL/JANUS GLOBAL EQUITIES SERIES

Financial Highlights
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                       PERIOD FROM     PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                         APRIL 1,        MAY 15,
                                                                                                         1996 TO         1995* TO
                                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,              DECEMBER 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                            1999            1998            1997           1996            1996
                                                       --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- --------------

<S>                                                        <C>         <C>             <C>             <C>            <C>
Selected Per Share Data

Net asset value, beginning of period ...................   $   22.11   $      17.48    $      15.20    $    13.75     $    10.00
                                                           ---------   ------------    ------------    ----------     ----------
Income from operations:
Net investment income ..................................          --           0.04            0.07          0.03           0.10
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments and
foreign currency related items .........................       14.27           4.66            2.84          2.72           4.02
                                                           ---------   ------------    ------------    ----------     ----------
Total income from operations ...........................       14.27           4.70            2.91          2.75           4.12
                                                           ---------   ------------    ------------    ----------     ----------

Less distributions:
From net investment income .............................          --          (0.07)             --         (0.08)            --
From net realized gains on investment transactions .....       (0.69)            --           (0.63)        (0.90)         (0.37)
Return of capital ......................................          --             --              --         (0.32)            --
                                                           ---------   ------------    ------------    ----------     ----------
Total distributions ....................................       (0.69)         (0.07)          (0.63)        (1.30)         (0.37)
                                                           ---------   ------------    ------------    ----------     ----------
Net increase ...........................................       13.58           4.63            2.28          1.45           3.75
                                                           ---------   ------------    ------------    ----------     ----------
Net asset value, end of period .........................   $   35.69 $        22.11    $      17.48 $       15.20  $       13.75
                                                           =========   ============    ============    ==========     ==========

Total Return (a) .......................................       64.58 %        26.87 %         19.12 %       19.99 %        41.51 %

Ratios and Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) ...............   $ 597,241   $    240,385    $    151,050    $   48,638     $   16,141
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ............        1.06 %         1.14 %          1.15 %        1.14 %         1.15 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (b)        0.01 %         0.13 %          0.33 %        0.37 %         0.39 %
Portfolio turnover .....................................       61.60 %        81.46 %         97.21 %       52.02 %       142.36 %

Ratio information assuming no expense reimbursement
or fees paid indirectly:
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ............         n/a           1.30 %         1.37 %        1.63 %         2.25 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets (b) .............................................         n/a          (0.03)%         0.11 %       (0.12)%        (0.71)%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.


<PAGE>
JNL/PUTNAM GROWTH SERIES

Financial Highlights
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                        PERIOD FROM     PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                          APRIL 1,        MAY 15,
                                                                                                          1996 TO         1995* TO
                                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,               DECEMBER 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                            1999            1998            1997            1996            1996
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------
<S>                                                          <C>          <C>            <C>              <C>          <C>
Selected Per Share Data

Net asset value, beginning of period .....................   $   22.88    $     16.99    $     14.21      $  12.50     $  10.00
                                                             ---------    -----------    -----------      --------     --------
Income from operations:
Net investment income (loss) .............................       (0.04)         (0.01)          0.04          0.04         0.01
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments .........        6.76           5.94           3.07          2.12         3.66
                                                             ---------    -----------    -----------      --------     --------
Total income from operations .............................        6.72           5.93           3.11          2.16         3.67
                                                             ---------    -----------    -----------      --------     --------

Less distributions:
From net investment income ...............................          --          (0.01)         (0.02)        (0.05)          --
From net realized gains on investment transactions .......       (1.15)         (0.03)         (0.31)        (0.40)       (1.17)
                                                             ---------    -----------    -----------      --------     --------
Total distributions ......................................       (1.15)         (0.04)         (0.33)        (0.45)       (1.17)
                                                             ---------    -----------    -----------      --------     --------
Net increase .............................................        5.57           5.89           2.78          1.71         2.50
                                                             ---------    -----------    -----------      --------     --------

Net asset value, end of period ...........................   $   28.45    $     22.88    $     16.99 $       14.21 $      12.50
                                                             =========    ===========    ===========      ========     ========

Total Return (a) .........................................       29.41 %        34.93 %         21.88 %      17.28 %      37.69 %

Ratios and Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) .................   $ 454,393    $   182,097    $     83,612     $ 22,804      $ 2,518
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) (c) ..........        0.97 %         1.01 %          1.13 %       1.04 %       0.95 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets (b)                                                       (0.21)%        (0.07)%          0.31 %       0.94 %       0.28 %

Portfolio turnover .......................................       74.67 %        70.55 %        194.81 %     184.33 %     255.03 %

Ratio information assuming no expense reimbursement
or fees paid indirectly:
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ..............         n/a           1.01 %         1.13 %        1.27 %       5.38 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
assets (b) ...............................................         n/a          (0.07)%         0.31 %        0.71 %      (4.15)%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)  For the year ended  December 31, 1997, the ratio of expenses to average net
     assets excluding non-operating expenses was 1.05%.

<PAGE>
JNL/PUTNAM VALUE EQUITY SERIES

Financial Highlights

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                        PERIOD FROM     PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                          APRIL 1,        MAY 15,
                                                                                                          1996 TO         1995* TO
                                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,               DECEMBER 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                            1999            1998            1997            1996            1996
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------
<S>                                                        <C>           <C>            <C>             <C>            <C>
Selected Per Share Data

Net asset value, beginning of period ...................   $    18.24    $     16.82    $     14.50     $    12.77     $   10.00
Income from operations:
Net investment income ..................................         0.19           0.16           0.13           0.10          0.23
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
  on investments .......................................        (0.38)          1.94           3.03           1.97          2.86
Total income (loss) from operations ....................        (0.19)          2.10           3.16           2.07          3.09

Less distributions:
From net investment income .............................        (0.20)         (0.16)         (0.13)         (0.15)        (0.17)
From net realized gains on investment transactions .....        (1.07)         (0.52)         (0.71)         (0.19)        (0.15)
Total distributions ....................................        (1.27)         (0.68)         (0.84)         (0.34)        (0.32)
Net increase (decrease) ................................        (1.46)          1.42           2.32           1.73          2.77

Net asset value, end of period .........................   $    16.78    $     18.24 $        16.82     $    14.50     $   12.77

Total Return (a) .......................................        (1.04)%        12.48 %        21.82%         16.25%        31.14%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) ...............   $  319,454    $   195,936    $   108,565     $   17,761     $   3,365
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ............         0.98 %         1.01 %         1.03 %         0.85 %        0.87 %
Ratio of net investment income to average
  net assets (b) .......................................         1.19 %         1.06 %         1.43 %         2.29 %        2.33 %
Portfolio turnover .....................................        72.23 %        77.80 %       112.54 %        13.71 %       30.12 %


Ratio information assuming no expense reimbursement
or fees paid indirectly:
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ............          n/a           1.01 %         1.09 %         1.53 %        2.28 %
Ratio of net investment income to average
  net assets (b) .......................................          n/a           1.06 %         1.37 %         1.61 %        0.91 %
</TABLE>
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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

<PAGE>
JNL/S&P CONSERVATIVE GROWTH SERIES I

  Financial Highlights
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                                     PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                                      APRIL 9,
                                                                                                    YEAR ENDED        1998* TO
                                                                                                   DECEMBER 31,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                       1999             1998
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
<S>                                                                                              <C>               <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ...........................................                 $     10.47       $     10.00
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income ........................................................                        0.37              0.38
  Net realized and unrealized gains on investments .............................                        1.67              0.09
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
  Total income from operations .................................................                        2.04              0.47
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
  From net investment income ...................................................                       (0.06)               --
  From net realized gains on investment transactions ...........................                          --                --
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
  Total distributions ..........................................................                       (0.06)               --
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
  Net increase .................................................................                        1.98              0.47
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------

NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD .................................................                 $     12.45       $     10.47
                                                                                                 ================= =================

TOTAL RETURN (A) ...............................................................                       19.52%             4.70%

RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
  Net assets, end of period (in thousands) .....................................                 $    72,998      $     10,026
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ..................................                        0.20%             0.20%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (b) .....................                       10.35%            14.15%
  Portfolio turnover ...........................................................                       12.96%            36.08%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

<PAGE>
JNL/S&P MODERATE GROWTH SERIES I

Financial Highlights

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                                  PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                                   APRIL 9,
                                                                                                   YEAR ENDED      1998* TO
                                                                                                  DECEMBER 31,   DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                      1999           1998
                                                                                                 --------------- ---------------
<S>                                                                                              <C>             <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ...........................................                 $       10.63   $       10.00
                                                                                                 --------------- ---------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income ........................................................                          0.46            0.36
  Net realized and unrealized gains on investments .............................                          2.38            0.27
                                                                                                 --------------- ---------------
  Total income from operations .................................................                          2.84            0.63
                                                                                                 --------------- ---------------

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
  From net investment income ...................................................                         (0.05)             --
  From net realized gains on investment transactions ...........................                            --              --
                                                                                                 --------------- ---------------
  Total distributions ..........................................................                         (0.05)             --
                                                                                                 --------------- ---------------
  Net increase .................................................................                          2.79            0.63
                                                                                                 --------------- ---------------

NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD .................................................                 $       13.42   $       10.63
                                                                                                 =============== ===============

TOTAL RETURN (A) ...............................................................                         26.74%           6.30%

RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
  Net assets, end of period (in thousands) .....................................                 $     110,608   $      12,612
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ..................................                          0.20%           0.20%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (b) .....................                         11.55%          13.74%
  Portfolio turnover ...........................................................                         17.15%          57.96%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.


<PAGE>
JNL/S&P AGGRESSIVE GROWTH SERIES I

Financial Highlights
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                                     PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                                      APRIL 8,
                                                                                                    YEAR ENDED        1998* TO
                                                                                                   DECEMBER 31,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                       1999             1998
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
<S>                                                                                              <C>               <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ...........................................                 $       10.88     $      10.00
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income ........................................................                          0.64              0.27
  Net realized and unrealized gains on investments .............................                          3.21              0.61
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
  Total income from operations .................................................                          3.85              0.88
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
  From net investment income ...................................................                         (0.04)               --
  From net realized gains on investment transactions ...........................                            --                --
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
  Total distributions ..........................................................                         (0.04)               --
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
  Net increase .................................................................                          3.81              0.88
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------

NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD .................................................                 $       14.69     $       10.88
                                                                                                 ================= =================

TOTAL RETURN (A) ...............................................................                         35.38%             8.80%

RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
  Net assets, end of period (in thousands) .....................................                 $      41,329     $       4,425
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ..................................                          0.20%             0.20%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (b) .....................                         13.46%             7.34%
  Portfolio turnover ...........................................................                         26.50%           126.18%
</TABLE>
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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

<PAGE>
JNL/S&P VERY AGGRESSIVE GROWTH SERIES I

Financial Highlights

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                                   PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                                    APRIL 1,
                                                                                                   YEAR ENDED       1998* TO
                                                                                                  DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                      1999            1998
                                                                                                  --------------- ---------------
<S>                                                                                               <C>             <C>
  SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

  NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD .........................................                  $      11.19    $      10.00
                                                                                                  --------------- ---------------
  INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
    Net investment income ......................................................                          0.88            0.24
    Net realized and unrealized gains on investments ...........................                          4.59            0.95
                                                                                                  --------------- ---------------
    Total income from operations ...............................................                          5.47            1.19
                                                                                                  --------------- ---------------

  LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
    From net investment income .................................................                         (0.04)             --
    From net realized gains on investment transactions .........................                         (0.01)             --
                                                                                                  --------------- ---------------
    Total distributions ........................................................                         (0.05)             --
                                                                                                  ---------------  ---------------
    Net increase ...............................................................                          5.42            1.19
                                                                                                  --------------- ---------------

  NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD ...............................................                  $      16.61    $      11.19
                                                                                                  =============== ===============

  TOTAL RETURN (A) .............................................................                         48.86%          11.90%

  RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
    Net assets, end of period (in thousands) ...................................                  $     23,588    $      2,441
    Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ................................                          0.20%           0.20%
    Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (b) ...................                         16.71%           5.73%
    Portfolio turnover .........................................................                        141.89%         121.03%
</TABLE>
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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

<PAGE>
JNL/S&P EQUITY GROWTH SERIES I

Financial Highlights
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                                  PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                                   APRIL 13,
                                                                                                  YEAR ENDED       1998* TO
                                                                                                 DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                     1999            1998
                                                                                                 --------------- ---------------
<S>                                                                                              <C>             <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ...........................................                 $       10.64   $       10.00
                                                                                                 --------------- ---------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income ........................................................                          0.70            0.21
  Net realized and unrealized gains on investments .............................                          3.89            0.43
                                                                                                 --------------- ---------------
  Total income from operations .................................................                          4.59            0.64
                                                                                                 --------------- ---------------

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
  From net investment income ...................................................                         (0.02)             --
  From net realized gains on investment transactions ...........................                            --              --
                                                                                                 --------------- ---------------
  Total distributions ..........................................................                         (0.02)             --
                                                                                                 --------------- ---------------
  Net increase .................................................................                          4.57            0.64
                                                                                                 --------------- ---------------

NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD .................................................                 $       15.21   $       10.64
                                                                                                 =============== ===============

TOTAL RETURN (A) ...............................................................                         43.19%           6.40%

RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
  Net assets, end of period (in thousands) .....................................                 $       60,879  $       5,035
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ..................................                          0.20%           0.20%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (b) .....................                         14.02%           6.93%
  Portfolio turnover ...........................................................                         34.62%          72.69%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

<PAGE>
JNL/S&P EQUITY AGGRESSIVE GROWTH SERIES I

Financial Highlights

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                                     PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                                      APRIL 15,
                                                                                                   YEAR ENDED         1998* TO
                                                                                                  DECEMBER 31,      DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                      1999              1998
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
<S>                                                                                              <C>               <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ...........................................                 $       10.75     $       10.00
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income ........................................................                          0.79              0.21
  Net realized and unrealized gains on investments .............................                          4.07              0.54
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
  Total income from operations .................................................                          4.86              0.75
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
  From net investment income ...................................................                         (0.05)               --
  From net realized gains on investment transactions ...........................                            --                --
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
  Total distributions ..........................................................                         (0.05)               --
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------
  Net increase .................................................................                          4.81              0.75
                                                                                                 ----------------- -----------------

NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD .................................................                 $       15.56     $       10.75
                                                                                                 ================= =================

TOTAL RETURN (A) ...............................................................                         45.25%             7.50%

RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
  Net assets, end of period (in thousands) .....................................                 $      18,680     $      3,238
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ..................................                          0.20%             0.20%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (b) .....................                         13.54%             7.01%
  Portfolio turnover ...........................................................                         41.60%            67.88%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

<PAGE>
PPM AMERICA/JNL BALANCED SERIES

Financial Highlights
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                        PERIOD FROM     PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                          APRIL 1,        MAY 15,
                                                                                                          1996 TO        1995* TO
                                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,               DECEMBER 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                            1999            1998            1997            1996           1996
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------
<S>                                                      <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ...............     $   13.48       $   13.06       $   11.92       $   11.17      $   10.00
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income ............................          0.44            0.47            0.36            0.10           0.25
  Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on
    investments ....................................         (0.45)           0.84            1.83            0.98           1.40
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------
  Total income (loss) from operations ..............         (0.01)           1.31            2.19            1.08           1.65
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
  From net investment income .......................         (0.44)          (0.47)          (0.36)          (0.15)         (0.19)
  From net realized gains on investment transactions         (0.43)          (0.42)          (0.69)          (0.18)         (0.29)
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------
  Total distributions ..............................         (0.87)          (0.89)          (1.05)          (0.33)         (0.48)
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------
  Net increase (decrease) ..........................         (0.88)           0.42            1.14            0.75           1.17
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------

NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD .....................   $     12.60       $   13.48       $   13.06       $   11.92      $   11.17
                                                       =============== =============== =============== ============== ==============

TOTAL RETURN (A) ...................................       (0.11)%           10.06%          18.43%           9.72%         16.60%

RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
  Net assets, end of period (in thousands) .........   $   143,012       $  95,974       $  59,694       $  24,419      $   4,761
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ......          0.82%           0.85%           0.93%           1.04%          1.01%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net
    assets (b) .....................................          3.71%           3.87%           3.72%           2.39%          2.99%
  Portfolio turnover ...............................         35.02%          33.74%         160.88%         158.15%        115.84%

RATIO INFORMATION ASSUMING NO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
  OR FEES PAID INDIRECTLY:
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ......           n/a            0.85%           0.94%           1.22%          3.71%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net
    assets (b) .....................................           n/a            3.87%           3.71%           2.21%          0.29%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.


<PAGE>
PPM AMERICA/JNL HIGH YIELD BOND SERIES

Financial Highlights
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                        PERIOD FROM    PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                          APRIL 1,       MAY 15,
                                                                                                          1996 TO        1995* TO
                                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,               DECEMBER 31,    MARCH 31,
                                                            1999            1998            1997           1996            1996
                                                       --------------- --------------- ------------------------------ --------------
<S>                                                    <C>               <C>             <C>            <C>             <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ..............    $   10.89         $   11.48       $   10.67      $   10.23       $   10.00
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income ...........................         0.88              0.91            0.59           0.51            0.73
  Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on
  investments .....................................        (0.76)           (0.47)            1.02           0.64            0.04
                                                        -------------- --------------- ------------ ----------------- --------------
  Total income from operations ....................         0.12             0.44             1.61           1.15            0.77
                                                        -------------- --------------- ------------ ----------------- --------------

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
  From net investment income ......................        (0.88)           (0.91)           (0.59)         (0.69)          (0.54)
  From net realized gains on investment transactions          --            (0.12)           (0.21)         (0.02)             --
                                                        -------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- --------------
  Total distributions .............................        (0.88)           (1.03)           (0.80)         (0.71)          (0.54)
                                                        -------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- --------------
  Net increase (decrease) .........................        (0.76)           (0.59)            0.81           0.44            0.23
                                                        -------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- --------------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD ....................     $  10.13         $  10.89       $    11.48      $   10.67       $   10.23
                                                        ============== =============== ============== =============== ==============
TOTAL RETURN (A) ..................................         1.09%            3.84%           15.05%         11.24%           7.82%

RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: .....................
  Net assets, end of period (in thousands)              $147,023        $ 101,485      $    62,712      $  13,396       $   6,156
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) .....         0.82%            0.83%            0.90%          0.88%           0.88%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net
  assets (b) ......................................         9.22%            8.62%            8.15%          8.64%           8.34%
  Portfolio turnover ..............................        61.03%          129.85%          189.25%        113.08%         186.21%

RATIO INFORMATION ASSUMING NO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
  OR FEES PAID INDIRECTLY:
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) .....          n/a             0.83%            0.90%          1.21%           1.50%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net
  assets (b) ......................................          n/a             8.62%            8.15%          8.31%           7.72%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

<PAGE>
PPM AMERICA/JNL MONEY MARKET SERIES

Financial Highlights

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                        PERIOD FROM     PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                          APRIL 1,        MAY 15,
                                                                                                          1996 TO        1995* TO
                                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,               DECEMBER 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                            1999            1998            1997            1996           1996
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -----------------------------
<S>                                                    <C>             <C>               <C>             <C>           <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ................  $        1.00   $        1.00     $      1.00     $      1.00   $     1.00
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- ------------- --------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income .............................           0.05            0.05            0.05            0.04         0.04
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- ------------- --------------

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
  From net investment income ........................          (0.05)          (0.05)          (0.05)          (0.04)       (0.04)
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- ------------- --------------
  Net increase ......................................             --              --              --              --           --
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- ------------- --------------

NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD ......................  $        1.00     $      1.00     $      1.00     $      1.00   $     1.00
                                                       =============== =============== =============== ============= ==============

TOTAL RETURN (A) ....................................           4.67%           4.99%           5.01%           3.61%        4.59%

RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
  Net assets, end of period (in thousands) ..........  $     164,446     $    56,349    $     41,808    $     23,752   $    6,816
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) .......           0.70%           0.74%           0.75%           0.75%        0.75%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net
  assets (b) ........................................           4.63%           4.87%           4.92%           4.75%        5.06%

RATIO INFORMATION ASSUMING NO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
  OR FEES PAID INDIRECTLY:
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) .......            n/a            0.75%           0.76%           0.85%        1.30%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net
  assets (b) ........................................            n/a            4.86%           4.91%           4.65%        4.51%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

<PAGE>
SALOMON BROTHERS/JNL GLOBAL BOND SERIES

Financial Highlights
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                        PERIOD FROM    PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                          APRIL 1,       MAY 15,
                                                                                                          1996 TO        1995* TO
                                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,               DECEMBER 31,    MARCH 31,
                                                            1999            1998            1997            1996           1996
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -----------------------------
<S>                                                    <C>              <C>              <C>             <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ................  $   10.67        $     11.12      $   10.63       $   10.46      $   10.00
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income .............................       0.62               0.72           0.54            0.42           0.81
  Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on
   investments and foreign currency
   related items ....................................      (0.42)             (0.45)          0.59            0.70           0.24
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------
  Total income from operations ......................       0.20               0.27           1.13            1.12           1.05
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
  From net investment income ........................      (0.62)             (0.72)         (0.58)          (0.69)         (0.56)
  From net realized gains on investment transactions          --                 --          (0.05)          (0.26)         (0.03)
  Return of capital .................................         --                 --          (0.01)             --             --
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------
  Total distributions ...............................      (0.62)             (0.72)         (0.64)          (0.95)         (0.59)
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------
  Net increase (decrease) ...........................      (0.42)             (0.45)          0.49            0.17           0.46
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------

NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD ......................  $   10.25        $     10.67     $    11.12      $    10.63      $   10.46
                                                       =============== =============== =============== =============== =============

TOTAL RETURN (A) ....................................       1.87%              2.46%         10.66%          10.68%         10.74%

RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
  Net assets, end of period (in thousands) ..........  $  81,061        $    48,167     $   36,725      $   12,483      $   6,380
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) (c) ...       0.95%              1.00%          1.01%           0.99%          1.00%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net .....
  assets (b) ........................................       7.22%              7.05%          6.83%           7.52%          9.01%
  Portfolio turnover ................................      98.01%            261.87%        134.55%         109.85%        152.89%


RATIO INFORMATION ASSUMING NO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
  OR FEES PAID INDIRECTLY:
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) .......        n/a               1.01%          1.08%           1.44%          2.14%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net
  assets (b) ........................................        n/a               7.04%          6.76%           7.07%          7.87%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)  For the year ended  December 31, 1997, the ratio of expenses to average net
     assets excluding non-operating expenses was 1.00%.

<PAGE>
SALOMON BROTHERS/JNL U.S. GOVERNMENT & QUALITY BOND SERIES

Financial Highlights

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                       PERIOD FROM     PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                         APRIL 1,        MAY 15,
                                                                                                         1996 TO        1995* TO
                                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,              DECEMBER 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                            1999            1998            1997           1996           1996
                                                       --------------- --------------- ------------------------------ --------------
<S>                                                    <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ...............   $    11.15      $     10.69     $     10.20     $    10.09     $     10.00
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income ............................         0.51             0.41            0.44           0.24            0.45
  Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on
  investments ......................................        (0.79)            0.60            0.49           0.24            0.02
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------
  Total income (loss) from operations ..............        (0.28)            1.01            0.93           0.48            0.47
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
  From net investment income .......................        (0.51)           (0.41)          (0.42)         (0.34)          (0.34)
  From net realized gains on investment transactions           --            (0.14)          (0.02)         (0.03)          (0.04
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------
  Total distributions ..............................        (0.51)           (0.55)          (0.44)         (0.37)          (0.38)
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------
  Net increase (decrease)                                   (0.79)            0.46            0.49           0.11            0.09
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------

NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD .....................   $    10.36        $   11.15       $   10.69      $   10.20       $   10.09
                                                       =============== =============== =============== ============== ==============

TOTAL RETURN (A) ...................................        (2.50)%           9.40%           9.16%          4.82%           4.65%

RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
  Net assets, end of period (in thousands) .........   $  106,329        $  63,785       $  25,389      $   9,832       $   3,007
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ......         0.80%            1.28%           0.94%          0.84%           0.84%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net
  assets (b) .......................................         5.45%            5.33%           5.99%          5.72%           5.41%
  Portfolio turnover ...............................       122.72%          429.70%         378.59%        218.50%         253.37%


RATIO INFORMATION ASSUMING NO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
  OR FEES PAID INDIRECTLY:
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ......          n/a             1.29%           1.05%          1.37%           2.53%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net
  assets (b) .......................................          n/a             5.32%           5.88%          5.19%           3.72%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)  For the years ended  December  31, 1998 and 1997,  the ratio of expenses to
     average  net assets  excluding  non-operating  expenses  was 0.85% for each
     year.

<PAGE>
T. ROWE PRICE/JNL ESTABLISHED GROWTH SERIES

Financial Highlights

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                       PERIOD FROM     PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                         APRIL 1,        MAY 15,
                                                                                                         1996 TO         1995* TO
                                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,              DECEMBER 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                            1999            1998            1997           1996            1996
                                                       --------------- --------------- ------------------------------ --------------
<S>                                                    <C>                <C>             <C>            <C>             <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ................. $    19.06         $  15.62        $  12.56       $  11.36        $  10.00
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income ..............................       0.03             0.05            0.06           0.03            0.07
  Net realized and unrealized gains on investments
   and foreign currency related items ................       4.12             4.29           3.64           1.81            2.68
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------
  Total income from operations .......................       4.15             4.34           3.70           1.84            2.75
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
  From net investment income .........................      (0.03)           (0.06)          (0.03)         (0.04)          (0.06)
  From net realized gains on investment transactions .      (1.48)           (0.84)          (0.61)         (0.09)          (1.33)
  Return of capital ..................................         --               --              --          (0.51)             --
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------
  Total distributions ................................      (1.51)           (0.90)          (0.64)         (0.64)          (1.39)
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------
  Net increase .......................................       2.64             3.44            3.06           1.20            1.36
                                                       --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------

NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD ....................... $    21.70      $     19.06     $     15.62       $  12.56        $  11.36
                                                       =============== =============== =============== ============== ==============

TOTAL RETURN (A) .....................................      21.77%           27.78%          29.47%         16.12%          28.23%

RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
  Net assets, end of period (in thousands) ........... $  351,338      $   216,599     $   124,022       $ 32,291        $  8,772
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ........       0.93%            0.95%           0.98%          1.00%           1.00%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net
  assets (b) .........................................       0.16%            0.38%           0.43%           0.59%          0.75%
  Portfolio turnover .................................      61.45%           54.93%          47.06%          36.41%        101.13%

RATIO INFORMATION ASSUMING NO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
  OR FEES PAID INDIRECTLY:
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) ........        n/a             0.95%           0.98%          1.11%           2.09%
  Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
   net assets (b) ....................................        n/a             0.38%           0.43%          0.48%         (0.34)%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at  net  asset  value  at  the  beginning  of  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions  and  a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

<PAGE>
T. ROWE PRICE/JNL INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INVESTMENT SERIES

Financial Highlights

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                     PERIOD FROM    PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                       APRIL 1,       MAY 15,
                                                                                                       1996 TO        1995* TO
                                                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,             DECEMBER 31,    MARCH 31,
                                                            1999           1998           1997           1996           1996
                                                       ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                    <C>              <C>             <C>           <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ................  $   13.62        $    12.09      $   12.08     $   11.25      $   10.00
                                                       ---------------  --------------  ------------  -------------  -------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income .............................       0.09              0.16          0.09           0.06           0.04
  Net realized and unrealized gains on
   investments and
   foreign currency related items ...................       4.28              1.58          0.23           0.90           1.21
                                                       ---------------  --------------  ------------  -------------  -------------
  Total income from operations ......................       4.37              1.74          0.32           0.96           1.25
                                                       ---------------  --------------  ------------  -------------  -------------

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
  From net investment income ........................      (0.16)            (0.19)        (0.08)         (0.12)            --
  From net realized gains on investment transactions       (0.14)            (0.02)        (0.23)         (0.01)            --
                                                       ---------------  --------------  ------------  -------------  -------------
  Total distributions ...............................      (1.20)            (0.21)        (0.31)         (0.13)            --
                                                       ---------------  --------------  ------------  -------------  -------------
  Net increase ......................................       3.17              1.53          0.01           0.83           1.25
                                                       ---------------  --------------  ------------  -------------  -------------

NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD ......................  $   16.79          $  13.62      $   12.09     $   12.08      $   11.25
                                                       ===============  ==============  ============  =============  =============

TOTAL RETURN (A) ....................................      32.11%            14.43%          2.65%         8.54%         12.50%

RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
  Net assets, end of period (in thousands) ..........  $ 105,034         $  70,927      $  78,685      $  48,204      $  24,211
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) .......       1.18%             1.23%          1.24%          1.25%          1.25%
  Ratio of net investment income to average net
  assets (b) ........................................       0.63%             0.88%          0.74%          1.09%          0.78%
  Portfolio turnover ................................      26.19%            16.39%         18.81%          5.93%         16.45%


RATIO INFORMATION ASSUMING NO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
  OR FEES PAID INDIRECTLY:
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) .......        n/a              1.28%          1.32%          1.29%          2.14%
  Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
   net assets (b) ...................................        n/a              0.83%          0.66%          1.05%         (0.11)%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

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T. ROWE PRICE/JNL MID-CAP GROWTH SERIES

Financial Highlights


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                       PERIOD FROM     PERIOD FROM
                                                                                                         APRIL 1,        MAY 15,
                                                                                                         1996 TO         1995* TO
                                                                  YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,              DECEMBER 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                            1999            1998           1997            1996            1996
                                                       --------------- ------------------------------ --------------- --------------
<S>                                                    <C>             <C>              <C>           <C>             <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA

NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ................  $    20.43      $  17.37         $   14.89     $     13.43     $   10.00
                                                       --------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- --------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income (loss) ......................       (0.05)        (0.07)            (0.03)          (0.05)         0.06
  Net realized and unrealized gains on
   investments and foreign currency
   related items ....................................        4.93          3.80              2.74            1.92          3.90
                                                       --------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- --------------
  Total income from operations ......................        4.88          3.73              2.71            1.87          3.96
                                                       --------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- --------------

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:
  From net investment income ........................          --            --                --           (0.05)           --
  From net realized gains on investment transactions        (1.60)        (0.67)            (0.23)          (0.36)        (0.53)
                                                       --------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- --------------
  Total distributions ...............................       (1.60)        (0.67)            (0.23)          (0.41)        (0.53)
                                                       --------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- --------------
  Net increase ......................................        3.28          3.06              2.48            1.46          3.43
                                                       --------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------- --------------

NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD ......................  $    23.71      $  20.43         $   17.37     $     14.89     $   13.43
                                                       =============== ================ ============= =============== ==============

TOTAL RETURN (A) ....................................       24.01%        21.49%            18.21%          13.91%        40.06%

RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
  Net assets, end of period (in thousands) ..........  $  286,502      $189,636         $ 127,052     $    47,104     $  10,545
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) .......        1.03%         1.04%             1.06%           1.10%         1.10%
  Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
   net assets (b) ...................................       (0.28)%       (0.37)%           (0.26)%         (0.18)%        0.82%
  Portfolio turnover ................................       56.68%        50.92%            41.43%          25.05%        66.04%

RATIO INFORMATION ASSUMING NO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
  OR FEES PAID INDIRECTLY:
  Ratio of expenses to average net assets (b) .......         n/a          1.04%             1.06%           1.14%         2.10%
  Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets          n/a         (0.37)%           (0.26)%         (0.22)%       (0.18)%
</TABLE>

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*    Commencement of operations.
(a)  Assumes  investment  at net asset  value at the  beginning  of the  period,
     reinvestment  of  all  distributions,  and a  complete  redemption  of  the
     investment at the net asset value at the end of the period. Total Return is
     not annualized for periods less than one year.
(b)  Annualized for periods less than one year.


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                                   PROSPECTUS

                                   MAY 1, 2000

                                JNL SERIES TRUST

You can find more information about the Trust in:

         o    The Trust's STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (SAI) dated May 1,
              2000, which contains further  information  about the Trust and the
              Series,  particularly their investment practices and restrictions.
              The  current  SAI is on file  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange
              Commission  (SEC)  and is  incorporated  into  the  Prospectus  by
              reference (which means the SAI is legally part of the Prospectus).

         o    The Trust's ANNUAL AND SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS to shareholders,  which
              show  the  Series'  actual   investments  and  include   financial
              statements as of the close of the particular annual or semi-annual
              period. The Annual Report also discusses the market conditions and
              investment  strategies  that  significantly  affected each Series'
              performance during the year covered by the report.

You  can  obtain  a  copy  of the  current  SAI or the  most  recent  Annual  or
Semi-Annual  Reports without charge,  or make other inquiries,  by calling (800)
766-4683,  or writing the JNL Series  Trust  Service  Center,  P.O.  Box 378002,
Denver, Colorado 80237-8003.


You can also obtain  information  about the Trust (including its current SAI and
most  recent  Annual  and  Semi-Annual  Reports)  from the SEC's  Internet  site
(http://www.sec.gov),  by electronic request  ([email protected]) or by writing
the SEC's Public Reference Section Washington, D.C. 20549-0102. You can find out
about the  operation  of the Public  Reference  Section and  copying  charges by
calling 1-202-942-8090.


                                        The Trust's SEC file number is: 811-8894


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