{"product_id":"lnc-business-model-canvas","title":"(LNC) Lincoln National Corporation Business Model Canvas Research","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-List-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLincoln National’s Business Model Canvas: Value, Risks, and Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Lincoln National Corporation’s Business Model Canvas to see how it creates value, serves customers, and generates revenue in a competitive insurance and retirement landscape. This concise, company-specific snapshot makes it easier to spot strengths, risks, and growth opportunities. Get the full canvas for deeper strategic insight in a ready-to-use format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePartnerships\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConsultants, brokers, planners, agents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsultants, brokers, planners, and agents are Lincoln National Corporation’s core distribution network, selling annuities, life insurance, and group protection to individual and employer buyers. This advice-led channel fits complex retirement and protection choices, where trusted intermediaries often drive the sale more than direct marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThird-party administrators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird-party administrators help Lincoln National Corporation run retirement plan services and group benefits by handling recordkeeping, plan administration, and workflow coordination. This adds scale and flexibility, letting Lincoln National serve more employers and participants without growing internal teams at the same pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Partnerships-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinancial advisors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinancial advisors are Lincoln National Corporation's main link to retirement and wealth planning clients, especially for variable and indexed products that need clear guidance. They also help keep customers longer through ongoing relationship-based servicing, which matters in a business where advice can shape repeat sales and persistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEmployers and plan sponsors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmployers are key customers and operating partners for Lincoln National Corporation in retirement and group protection because they sponsor defined contribution plans and employee benefit programs. Their participation drives scale in workplace distribution, which is central to retirement-plan and group coverage growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan sponsors enable workplace access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey fund retirement and benefits programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey support scalable distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAsset managers and fund providers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, Lincoln National Corporation used asset managers and fund providers to power mutual fund-based retirement plans and variable annuities, giving contract holders a wider menu of underlying investment options. This setup helps broaden choice, support diversification, and keep products aligned with different risk and return needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies underlying fund choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports retirement and annuity products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps diversify contract portfolios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLincoln’s key partners fuel 2025 sales, scale, and cross-sell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s key partnerships are with financial advisors, brokers, planners, and employers, who drive access to annuities, life insurance, retirement plans, and group benefits. These partners matter because advice-led sales and workplace channels support scale, persistence, and cross-sell in a complex 2025 product mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePartner\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2025 impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvisors and brokers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistribution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain sales channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmployers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlan access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkplace scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsset managers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFund supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports product choice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-includes__container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"product-includes-title\" class=\"product-includes__title\"\u003eWhat is included in the product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-includes__grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"include-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"include-card__icon-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"include-card__icon\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Word-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Detailed Word Document icon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"include-card__heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Word Document\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"include-card__text\"\u003eA concise, real-world Business Model Canvas for Lincoln National Corporation, covering its strategy, customers, channels, and value creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"include-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"include-card__icon-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"include-card__icon\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Excel-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Customizable Excel Spreadsheet icon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"include-card__heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Excel Spreadsheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"include-card__text\"\u003eQuickly spot Lincoln National Corporation’s key business model pain points with a clean, one-page canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"include-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"include-card__icon-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"include-card__icon\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Reference-Icon.svg\" alt=\"References icon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"include-card__heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference Sources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"include-card__text\"\u003eLists credible sources behind Lincoln National Corporation insights, helping users verify assumptions quickly and make better decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderwriting and risk pricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation prices mortality, longevity, disability, and lapse risk across its insurance lines, and underwriting sets both eligibility and premium levels. Strong risk selection is still key to profit, because even small misses can pressure claim costs and reserve results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePolicy and contract administration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation administers annuities, life policies, and group benefit contracts across more than 16 million customers and about $300 billion in account balances\/assets. Enrollment, servicing, policy changes, and payout processing must be exact, because even small errors can trigger compliance and claims risk in regulated products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Activities-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRetirement plan recordkeeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetirement Plan Services’ recordkeeping is core to Lincoln National Corporation’s employer retirement business: it tracks participant accounts, plan activity, and compliance reporting. In the U.S., 401(k) assets topped $8.9 trillion in 2025, so accurate recordkeeping and compliance support are what keep large employer plans running smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClaims and benefit payment management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s claims and benefit payment management is a core service in group protection and life insurance, where disability, leave, and death claims must be handled fast and accurately. Fast payout cycles matter because a single delayed claim can hit trust, and Lincoln National Corporation serves 3 claim types that directly shape customer retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisability, leave, and death claims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimely benefit payments protect trust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast handling supports retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistribution support and product design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation designs retirement and protection products for advisors, brokers, and employers, then backs sales with illustrations, education, and onboarding tools. In 2025, the key test was fit: product features, pricing, and service had to track demand in retirement and protection, where small design gaps can slow adoption and hurt persistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign for advisor and employer needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport sales with tools and education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch retirement and protection demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLincoln National Serves 16M+ Customers and Manages $300B+ in Assets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s key activities are pricing risk, underwriting policies, and paying claims across life, annuities, retirement, and group protection. It also runs recordkeeping and servicing for more than 16 million customers and about $300 billion of account balances\/assets, where accuracy and compliance protect margins and trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLatest data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustomer base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16M+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccount balances\/assets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout $300B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e401(k) assets in U.S.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$8.9T in 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3BB77E;\"\u003eDelivered as Displayed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Business Model Canvas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Lincoln National Corporation Business Model Canvas preview is a real excerpt from the exact document you’ll receive after purchase. It is not a mockup or sample—what you see here is the same professionally formatted file delivered in full. Once purchased, you’ll get instant access to the complete document, ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Explore-Preview-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Resources-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInsurance licenses and regulatory approvals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s insurance licenses and regulatory approvals let it sell and service protection and retirement products across all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. That compliance access is a core resource because the company must operate inside state insurance rules and retirement oversight every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntermediary distribution network\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation's intermediary network of brokers, agents, planners, and advisors is its main go-to-market engine, and in 2025 it still anchored sales across annuities, life insurance, and group benefits. The channel matters because Lincoln National Corporation is built to move products through third parties, with about $300 billion in account values and assets under management driving new business origination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Resources-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActuarial, underwriting, and claims expertise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation relies on actuarial, underwriting, and claims teams to price risk, set reserves, and adjudicate benefits across its insurance and retirement lines. These specialists are hard to copy and central to controlling loss volatility, with 3 core functions that directly shape margins and capital use in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCapital reserves and investment portfolio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s key resource is its capital base and general account investment portfolio, which back policy claims and generate spread income. Balance sheet strength matters because insurance operations depend on disciplined asset-liability matching and enough capital to meet obligations and support growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacks insurance liabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrives spread-based earnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports balance-sheet strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnology and recordkeeping systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation relies on core recordkeeping platforms to run retirement accounts, store policy data, and process claims, which keeps administration, compliance, and customer service aligned. Technology matters here because it supports scale, data accuracy, and faster servicing across insurance and retirement products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetirement account administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolicy data management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaims processing and servicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance and audit support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLincoln National’s $300B platform powers retirement and protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s key resources are its insurance licenses, adviser-led distribution, actuarial talent, and capital-heavy balance sheet. In 2025, about $300 billion of account values and assets under management flowed through its retirement and protection platform, while its general account backed policy liabilities and spread income.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey resource\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2025 data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccount values and AUM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout $300 billion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 states and Washington, D.C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore functions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderwriting, claims, recordkeeping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Value-Propositions-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eValue Propositions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRetirement income solutions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s retirement income solutions include fixed, variable, and indexed variable annuities that turn savings into steady income and help manage longevity risk, especially for pre-retirees and retirees. The appeal is clear: more than 1 in 5 Americans will be 65+ by 2030, so demand for predictable retirement cash flow keeps rising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEmployer retirement plan services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation's Retirement Plan Services supports employers' defined contribution plans, including 401(k) and 403(b) programs, with recordkeeping, compliance checks, and participant education. That setup cuts sponsor admin work and helps keep plans running cleanly for workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Value-Propositions-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLife protection with rider options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National gives customers 4 life insurance paths-term, universal, variable universal, and indexed universal life-so they can match coverage to income, savings, and risk needs. Riders like critical illness and long-term care add extra support, letting families shape protection around health costs and changing life stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGroup disability and leave administration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s Group Protection unit sells non-medical employee benefits to employers, including short-term and long-term disability, paid family and medical leave administration, and absence management. It helps employers reduce workforce risk by keeping pay, leave, and job-protection rules organized in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisability coverage for payroll continuity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave admin for compliance support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsence management to cut disruption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvisor-supported financial planning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, Lincoln National Corporation used advisors and other intermediaries to deliver personalized retirement and protection advice, helping customers make long-term choices that can shape 20+ years of financial security. This model fits complex products, where human guidance matters more than a one-size-fits-all pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvisor-led, personalized recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports retirement and protection needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps with long-duration decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLincoln National: Retirement Income, Protection, and Advisor-Led Solutions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s value proposition is broad retirement and protection coverage: annuities, life insurance, and group benefits that help customers turn savings into income, protect paychecks, and manage life-stage risk. Its advisor-led model fits complex choices, with 2025 Retirement Plan Services and Group Protection supporting employers and households at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2025 focus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnuities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncome + longevity risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLife insurance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 policy types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetirement plans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e401(k), 403(b)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Relationships-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Relationships\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvisor-led relationship model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s advisor-led model fits complex products because most customer relationships start with brokers, planners, and financial advisors who recommend and service policies. In 2025, this third-party channel helped distribute a business built around life insurance, annuities, and retirement products, where trust and ongoing advice matter more than direct self-service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong-term contract servicing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s annuities and life insurance are multi-year contracts, so policy administration and account servicing stay central to retention. In 2025, that means the relationship is built on reliable servicing over time, because even small misses can hurt persistency, fees, and renewals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Relationships-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEmployer account management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmployer account management is central to Lincoln National Corporation’s retirement and group protection business, where 401(k) assets hit $8.9 trillion at year-end 2024, showing the scale of employer-led relationships. Dedicated service teams handle plan setup, reporting, and issue fixes, so these account-based ties stay recurring and sticky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClaims and support interactions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims and benefits administration are the moments that most shape trust at Lincoln National Corporation. Fast, clear responses and plain payout decisions help keep policyholders from churning, and service quality can lift renewals and referrals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast claims handling builds trust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear outcomes reduce friction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter service supports renewals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive experiences drive referrals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital self-service access\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital self-service access fits Lincoln National Corporation’s customer relationships because participants now expect to check balances, download documents, file claims, and review plan details online. In 2025, Lincoln National Corporation reported serving millions of policyholders and retirement participants, so moving routine servicing to digital channels helps cut call-center load and lowers friction at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalances and plan data online\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocuments available on demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaims handled with less friction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess servicing volume for Lincoln National Corporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvisor-Led Relationships Drive Lincoln National’s Customer Retention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s customer relationships are advisor-led and service-heavy: brokers and financial advisors drive most sales, while policyholders and plan sponsors stay tied through claims, account servicing, and retirement administration. Digital self-service lowers friction at scale, but trust still depends on fast, clear service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e401(k) assets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$8.9 trillion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore relationship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvisor-led\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey retention driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClaims service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Channels-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChannels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConsultants, brokers, planners, agents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsultants, brokers, planners, and agents are Lincoln National Corporation’s main route to market, especially for annuities and life insurance. In 2024, these third-party channels remained critical for reaching both individual buyers and employer plans, where trust and advice drive sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis channel mix helps Lincoln National Corporation scale without a large direct-sales force, but it also raises distribution costs and keeps growth tied to advisor relationships and market demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinancial advisors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinancial advisors are a core higher-touch channel for Lincoln National Corporation, using planning relationships to place retirement and protection products inside broader wealth plans. This matters because 2025 U.S. retirement assets topped $40 trillion, and advisor-led advice helps convert that scale into more targeted sales and better product fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Channels-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThird-party administrators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird-party administrators help Lincoln National Corporation reach employers and plan participants in retirement and benefits, and they also handle key post-sale work like enrollments, recordkeeping, and claims support. This channel matters because Lincoln National Corporation’s workplace business relies on smooth administration as well as distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEmployer and institutional platforms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmployer and institutional platforms are Lincoln National Corporation’s main scale channel for workplace benefits and retirement plans, reaching employees through sponsor-run programs. This channel matters because the retirement plan business serves millions of participants and drives fee-based assets; Lincoln National reported $147.8 billion of retirement account value at year-end 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmployer-sponsored distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScales across many employees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore to retirement plan services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital portals and service centers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation uses digital portals and service centers to handle account management, claims, routine servicing, and document delivery, which cuts manual contact and speeds up customer support. In 2025, this kind of self-service model is critical because insurers keep shifting more policy work online to improve convenience and reduce service costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline portals support self-service tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService teams handle claims and documents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster service improves customer convenience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLincoln National’s Advisor-Driven Channel Mix Powers Retirement Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation sells mainly through financial advisors, brokers, consultants, and employer platforms, with digital service centers supporting routine account work. In 2025, this channel mix mattered because Lincoln National reported $147.8 billion of retirement account value at year-end, showing how advisor-led and workplace distribution drive scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChannel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2025 data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvisors and brokers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary sales route\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore to retirement and life sales\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmployer platforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkplace reach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$147.8 billion retirement account value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital service centers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccount and claims support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower-cost servicing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Segments-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Segments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEmployers and plan sponsors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmployers and plan sponsors buy Lincoln National Corporation’s retirement plan services and group protection offerings, mainly for administration, compliance, and employee benefit support. The relationships are recurring and contract-based, with plans often built around 401(k) and other qualified retirement programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEmployees and plan participants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmployees and plan participants are Lincoln National Corporation’s core users: they enroll in employer retirement plans, use group benefits, and rely on account tools, education, and claims support. U.S. defined contribution plans covered about 90 million participants, so their daily needs drive steady platform use and service demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Customer-Segments-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndividuals seeking annuities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividuals seeking annuities are mostly pre-retirees and retirees who want steady income, with fixed, variable, and indexed variable annuities used for either growth or payout. U.S. annuity sales hit $434.1 billion in 2024, showing strong demand for retirement stability, and this segment values protection, tax-deferred accumulation, and predictable income.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndividuals and families seeking life coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividuals and families buy Lincoln National Corporation term and universal life products to protect income, pay debts, and replace earnings if a breadwinner dies. Many also add critical illness or long-term care riders, because the segment is focused on long-term financial security and predictable protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerm life for temporary needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal life for lifelong coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders for illness and care costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoal: protect family finances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEmployer groups seeking protection benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmployer groups seeking protection benefits are Lincoln National Corporation Group Protection’s core buyers: they add disability, leave, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness cover for employees, with funding split between employer and payroll deduction. The value prop is simple: broad benefits and admin help that reduce HR work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers: employers and HR teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage: disability, leave, dental, vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunding: employer-paid or shared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed: breadth plus admin support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLincoln National: Retirement, Annuity, and Protection Demand at Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation serves employers, employees, retirees, and families: retirement-plan sponsors and participants, annuity buyers, and life and group protection customers. The mix is demand-driven, with U.S. defined contribution plans near 90 million participants and U.S. annuity sales at $434.1 billion in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSegment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmployers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdmin and benefits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParticipants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccounts and claims\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetirees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncome security\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Cost-Structure-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCost Structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClaims and benefit payments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, claims and benefit payments remained Lincoln National Corporation’s biggest variable cost, driven by disability, life, and other policy payouts. These cash outflows move with insured risk, and higher claim severity or frequency can quickly pressure margins and reduce profitability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissions and distribution expenses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National pays brokers, agents, planners, and advisors to place products and keep client ties, so commissions and distribution are a core cost line. In advice-led insurance and retirement markets, these costs stay material because sales depend on third-party channels, not direct self-service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Cost-Structure-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEmployee compensation and service operations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s cost base includes salaried underwriters, claims staff, admin teams, and client service reps, so pay is a core fixed cost. In 2025, that labor still drives policy processing speed, claims accuracy, and service quality, because specialized insurance work depends on trained people, not just systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnology, systems, and recordkeeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s technology, systems, and recordkeeping costs stay high because administration platforms, data processing, participant records, and customer portals need constant upgrades. For regulated products, system uptime and audit-ready records are not optional; they protect policy servicing and compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing platform upkeep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure data and recordkeeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomer portal support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulatory compliance needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegulatory, compliance, and capital costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s cost base includes heavy regulatory, compliance, and capital charges because its insurance and retirement units sit under strict state and federal supervision. These are not optional costs: the business must keep capital and reserves at regulated levels, and it also funds ongoing reporting, controls, and audit work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrict insurance supervision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing compliance spending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapital and reserve support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural, non-discretionary costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLincoln National’s 2025 Costs: Claims, Commissions, and Fixed Overhead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, Lincoln National Corporation’s cost structure was led by claims and benefit payments, plus commissions to brokers and advisors, while payroll, tech, and compliance kept fixed costs high. That mix makes margins sensitive to claim volatility and distribution volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost item\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2025 role\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClaims and benefits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLargest variable cost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommissions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore distribution cost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaff, tech, compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy fixed costs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper_heading\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Revenue-Streams-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRevenue Streams\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLife and group insurance premiums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife and group insurance premiums are Lincoln National Corporation’s core recurring revenue, coming from term life, universal life, disability, and other protection products. Employer groups add premium income through benefits coverage, giving the business steady cash flow tied to policy persistency and workplace demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnnuity contract charges and spread income\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnuity contract charges and spread income are Lincoln National Corporation's core annuity revenues: the Company earns fees on contract values and the spread between portfolio yields and credited rates. In 2025, this stream still depended on billions in annuity account value, so higher assets under management and tight crediting margins stayed key to profit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/CANVAS-Content-Revenue-Streams-Image.png\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRetirement plan administration fees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetirement plan administration fees come from plan sponsors paying for recordkeeping, compliance, and participant services, with pricing tied to account volumes or service bundles. For Lincoln National Corporation, this fee stream supports the Retirement Plan Services segment and stays sticky when plans keep assets and participants onboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAsset-based fees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsset-based fees at Lincoln National Corporation come from variable and investment-linked products, where charges move with contract values. In 2025, this fee line stayed tied to market and account balance changes, making it a core driver in retirement and insurance products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFee rises with higher balances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFalls when markets drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey in market-linked products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvestment income on general account assets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation earns investment income on general account assets from premiums and reserves held in bonds, mortgages, and other fixed-income holdings. This income helps meet policyholder obligations and supports profit; for insurers, portfolio yield and credit losses are major earnings drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunds reserves and claims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports spread-based profit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment yield drives earnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-box-border\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Checkmark-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLincoln National’s 2025 Revenue Engine: Premiums, Fees, and Spread Income\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln National Corporation’s revenue streams in 2025 stayed centered on insurance premiums, annuity fees and spread income, retirement-plan administration fees, and asset-based charges. 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