Editing Lincoln National

{{Infobox Company
| name = Lincoln National Corporation
| image =
| image_caption = Lincoln Financial headquarters
| type = Publicly traded (NYSE: LNC)
| industry = Insurance, financial services
| address = 1300 South Clinton Street
| neighborhood = Center City (Radnor headquarters)
| coordinates = 40.0460,-75.3570
| phone =
| website = https://www.lincolnfinancial.com
| established = 1905
| founder = Robert Todd Lincoln (licensed name)
| ceo =
| employees = 10,000+
| revenue = $18+ billion
| status = Active
}}

'''Lincoln National Corporation''', operating as '''Lincoln Financial Group''', is a '''Fortune 500 insurance and financial services''' company with significant operations in the [[Philadelphia]] region. Founded in '''1905''' in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the company is named after '''Abraham Lincoln''' (with permission from his son Robert Todd Lincoln) and has grown into one of America's largest life insurers. Lincoln Financial provides life insurance, annuities, retirement plan services, and investment management, serving millions of customers through its Lincoln Financial Field naming rights deal with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], which has made it one of the most recognized financial brands in the region.<ref name="lincoln-official">{{cite web |url=https://www.lincolnfinancial.com |title=Lincoln Financial |publisher=Lincoln Financial Group |access-date=December 31, 2025}}</ref>

== History ==

=== Origins (1905) ===

Lincoln National was founded in '''1905''':

'''Beginning:'''
* Founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana
* '''Arthur Hall''' as key founder
* Obtained permission from '''Robert Todd Lincoln''' to use Lincoln name
* Abraham Lincoln image and association

=== Early Growth ===

'''Building the company:'''
* Life insurance focus
* Midwestern expansion
* Conservative management
* Steady growth

=== Expansion ===

'''20th century:'''
* Became national insurer
* Added product lines
* Acquisitions expanded reach
* Fortune 500 status

=== Philadelphia Connection ===

'''Regional presence:'''
* Operations expanded to Philadelphia region
* Radnor, PA headquarters established
* [[Lincoln Financial Field]] naming rights (2002)
* Major regional employer

== Products and Services ==

=== Life Insurance ===

'''Core business:'''
* Term life insurance
* Universal life
* Variable life
* Executive benefits

=== Annuities ===

'''Retirement income:'''
* Fixed annuities
* Variable annuities
* Indexed annuities
* Retirement income solutions

=== Retirement Plan Services ===

'''Employer plans:'''
* 401(k) administration
* Defined contribution plans
* Plan consulting
* Participant services

=== Group Benefits ===

'''Employer offerings:'''
* Group life insurance
* Disability insurance
* Dental and vision
* Leave management

=== Investment Management ===

'''Asset management:'''
* Institutional asset management
* Mutual funds
* Investment strategies
* Multi-manager solutions

== Lincoln Financial Field ==

=== Naming Rights ===

'''Eagles stadium:'''
* Purchased naming rights in 2002
* 20+ year deal
* Home of [[Philadelphia Eagles]]
* Major brand visibility

=== Brand Awareness ===

'''Marketing value:'''
* NFL Sunday visibility
* National television exposure
* Philadelphia market penetration
* Sports association

=== Community Connection ===

'''Local engagement:'''
* Eagles games, events
* Philadelphia identification
* Community involvement
* Regional marketing

== Philadelphia Region Operations ==

=== Radnor Headquarters ===

'''Main office:'''
* Radnor, Pennsylvania location
* Suburban Philadelphia headquarters
* Corporate functions
* Major employer

=== Employment ===

'''Workforce:'''
* Thousands of regional employees
* Insurance, finance, IT
* Operations centers
* Career opportunities

=== Economic Impact ===

'''Regional contribution:'''
* Significant employer
* Professional services jobs
* Tax revenue
* Economic multiplier

== Financial Performance ==

=== Revenue ===

'''Scale:'''
* $18+ billion in revenue
* Fortune 500 company
* Major insurer nationally
* Diversified income streams

=== Assets ===

'''Balance sheet:'''
* Hundreds of billions in assets
* Insurance reserves
* Investment portfolios
* Policyholder obligations

== Industry Position ==

=== Competition ===

'''Major competitors:'''
* Prudential
* MetLife
* Principal Financial
* Northwestern Mutual
* Other major insurers

=== Market Share ===

'''Standing:'''
* Top-tier life insurer
* Leading annuity provider
* Significant retirement plan market share
* Competitive position

== Leadership ==

=== Corporate Governance ===

'''Structure:'''
* Public company (NYSE: LNC)
* Professional management
* Board oversight
* Shareholder accountability

=== Corporate Culture ===

'''Values:'''
* Customer focus
* Financial strength
* Integrity
* Community involvement

== Challenges ==

=== Industry Pressures ===

'''Challenges:'''
* Low interest rate environment (historical)
* Regulatory requirements
* Competition
* Market volatility

=== Product Evolution ===

'''Adaptation:'''
* Changing customer needs
* Digital transformation
* Distribution changes
* Product innovation

== Community Involvement ==

=== Philanthropy ===

'''Giving:'''
* Lincoln Financial Foundation
* Community grants
* Employee volunteerism
* Educational support

=== Eagles Partnership ===

'''Beyond naming rights:'''
* Community programs
* Youth initiatives
* Local charity support
* Philadelphia engagement

== Future ==

=== Strategy ===

'''Direction:'''
* Digital transformation
* Product innovation
* Market expansion
* Operational efficiency

=== Industry Trends ===

'''Adaptation:'''
* Retirement needs growing
* Technology integration
* Customer experience focus
* Regulatory navigation

== See Also ==
* [[Lincoln Financial Field]]
* [[Philadelphia Businesses]]
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]]

== References ==
<references />

== External Links ==
* [https://www.lincolnfinancial.com Lincoln Financial]

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