Lincoln Financial Group Careers, Benefits, Review

Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our ability to deliver on our promise to help customers secure their financial futures. We believe diversity of thought, background, experience and people drive innovation. It is through our inclusive culture that we can attract the best employees, empower our customers, and help our communities achieve great things.

At Lincoln Financial, diversity broadly encompasses: attributes of people such as mindset, physical and sociological traits including, but not limited to, race; ethnicity; gender; age; physical abilities; socio-economic status; sexual orientation and gender identity and expression; veteran status; religious beliefs; political beliefs; and other ideologies and perspectives in the workplace, marketplace and communities in which we operate.

By inclusion, we mean a sense of belonging: feeling respected, valued for who you are; feeling a level of supportive energy and commitment from others so that you can do your best work.

Lincoln Financial is honored that many of the practices we have established, refined and implemented have been acknowledged with industry awards and recognition.

Our more than 11,000 employees are Lincoln Financial Group’s most important asset. Diversity and inclusion strengthen our organizational culture, attract the best and brightest talent and create a rewarding work experience for all.

Workplace initiatives

Our employees bring their knowledge, resources and experiences to contribute to our long-term success through:

• Initiatives and programs for women and other groups to enable them to grow in the financial sector
• Employee organizations, such as Business Resource Groups (BRGs) and Multicultural Awareness Committees (MACs), that drive employee engagement, education and business innovation
  • Lincoln’s BRGs include: African American, Asian American, Latino, LGBTQ, People with disAbilities, Veterans and Women.
• Opportunities that provide culturally relevant insights on our products
• Comprehensive training and development programs that allow employees to advance in their areas of expertise in an inclusive work environment

Spotlight: progress and positive outcomes

Lincoln Financial continues to see progress and positive outcomes in the workplace resulting from our D&I strategy. Over the last decade, our women and minority executive and general populations have reflected incremental, positive change year-over-year; today, Lincoln Financial exceeds industry and government benchmarks in the majority of these categories. We are especially proud that women comprise 61 percent of our total workforce, and women hold 50 percent of all management positions.

Since 1905, President Abraham Lincoln’s ideals have guided our organization as we strive to build a better world with greater financial security and opportunity for all. We embrace the future with integrity, our unwavering commitment to do the right thing and support our customers every step of the way. Our core business areas — Life Insurance, Annuities, Retirement Plan Services and Group Protection — focus on supporting, preserving and enhancing people’s lifestyles and retirement outcomes. 

Explore our open roles and take your career to the next level. You'll receive the support and tools needed to achieve your career goals through ongoing feedback, a culture of collaboration and exciting learning and development opportunities. Most importantly, make a meaningful impact with the work that you do by having a positive impact on both the people and communities we serve.  

We offer job opportunities across an extensive range of fields such as Actuarial, Customer Service, Claims, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Marketing, Sales, Underwriting and more. 

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Our benefits are designed to enhance your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. 

• Annual bonus program. 
• Very competitive 401(k) contribution where Lincoln contributes 4% of eligible earnings regardless of whether or not you contribute and a dollar-for-dollar company match of up to 6% of eligible earnings. 
• Competitive paid time off policy, including parental leave for new parents. 
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans with domestic partner eligibility including healthcare savings and flexible spending accounts. 
• Wellness programs including health and financial coaching, employee assistance program, fertility and parental support and more. 
• Tuition assistance.  

Flexible Work Arrangements 

Our long-term work model provides regular flexible-working opportunities for employees, while keeping our offices and in-person collaboration as important components of the way we work together. Through focusing on intentional opportunities to come together in-person and remotely to foster social connectedness, we are building an even greater sense of community and sustaining Lincoln’s amazing culture — a culture based on trust, integrity, inclusivity and collaboration. 

Lincoln provides financial protection and security to millions of people and families. At Lincoln, we’re not only focused on what we do, but it is how we do it that matters. All of our actions are guided by three core values: 

• Pursue excellence (ME) represents each member of Team Lincoln and our respective commitment and contributions – our personal ethics, passion and accountability. 
• Be one Team Lincoln (US) signifies our connection to one another across the organization, how we collaborate and foster an inclusive and transparent environment. 
• Win for customers and stakeholders (WE) is about delivering our best as one Team Lincoln for customers and stakeholders, in all we do. 

Diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skill sets are valued, and contributions are recognized and celebrated. We cultivate a culture where employees feel confident showing up as their authentic selves and are inspired to do their best work. Our culture is built on trust, integrity, inclusivity and teamwork.  Everyone has a seat at the table, and we welcome you exactly as you are and where you are. Learn about what we’re doing to empower our company, communities and the broader marketplace. 

Our company was founded with a spirit of philanthropy and giving back. When we formally established the not-for-profit Lincoln Financial Foundation in 1962, we gave solid form to our rich tradition of giving. Learn how we continue to empower and improve lives.