Lincoln Financial Group

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Latest News

Lincoln’s Q1 earnings buffeted, as ‘strategic realignment’ progresses

Doug Bailey May 2, 2024

Lincoln Financial executives said first quarter earnings exceeded their expectations and the company’s “strategic realignment” is progressing.

Lincoln Financial sees Q4 net loss of $1.2B

February 8, 2024

Lincoln Financial Group reported a net Q4 loss of $1.2 billion and a loss of $835 million for the full year of 2023.

Lincoln falls short in Q3, but sees ‘path to recovery’

November 3, 2023

Lincoln National Corp. conceded Thursday that the company’s Q3 financial results fell short, but said it’s making progress toward “recovery.”

Core Business Areas

Lincoln Financial Group specializes in several core business areas:

Life Insurance: Lincoln Financial Group provides a range of life insurance products, including term life, universal life, indexed universal life, and variable universal life insurance.
Retirement Solutions: Lincoln’s retirement savings plans include individual retirement accounts (IRAs), annuities, employer-sponsored retirement plans (such as 401(k) plans), and pension products.
Group Benefits: Lincoln Financial Group provides group benefits solutions to employers, helping them offer comprehensive insurance coverage to their employees. This encompasses group life insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and other employee benefits programs.
Investment Management: Lincoln operates an investment management division, which focuses on asset management services. They offer investment products and solutions for individuals, institutions, and financial advisors. These products include mutual funds, managed accounts, and institutional investment strategies.
Financial Planning: Lincoln offers financial planning services to individuals and families, helping them create customized financial strategies. This includes comprehensive financial assessments, retirement planning, estate planning, and guidance on wealth management.

Distribution Platforms

Lincoln Financial Group utilizes three primary distribution platforms to sell its diverse range of products:

Wholesale Distribution: Life insurance, annuities, and select defined contribution plans sold through financial intermediaries within the wholesale distribution channel.

Retail Distribution: The company’s retail wealth management organization, Lincoln Financial Network, serves as the platform for selling life insurance, annuities, and defined contribution plans. The network comprises independent advisors, agents, and representatives.

Worksite Sales: Group benefits and defined contribution plans are sold directly to employers or through intermediaries.

Latest Earnings

-$5.37

Lincoln National Corp · Earnings Per Share (EPS) · FY23 Q1

LIMRA Ranking

Ranked 9th • Total Annuity Sales, with $3.2 billion. Q1 2023.

About Lincoln Financial Group

Established in 1905, Lincoln Financial Group is a financial services company headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, with a workforce of over 11,000 employees.

Lincoln Financial Group serves both individual and institutional clients and has operations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “LNC” and is a component of the S&P 500 index.

Ellen G. Cooper has been the president and chief executive officer since May 2022.