A letter from the Chairman, President and CEO
For more than a century, our team at Lincoln Financial has provided financial protection and security to millions of customers and their families. Every customer has their own Lincoln story to tell – maybe it’s about being prepared for the unexpected, protecting a loved one or living comfortably and confidently in retirement. No matter the story, employees like you are behind each one, as we enable the people we serve to confidently succeed their way.
Every day at Lincoln, we focus on living our core values: pursuing excellence in all we do with a focus on ethics, passion and accountability; operating as One Team Lincoln with an inclusive, collaborative and transparent culture; and winning for our customers and stakeholders with a laser focus on service and an eye toward the future. These values are the foundation of our culture and our success. And, as one of Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies®, it’s clear that our strong culture of integrity sets us apart. It’s up to all of us to carry on this tradition of excellence, and we should always look to the Code of Conduct for help when needed.
We encourage you to read the Code and refer to it often, speak up if you suspect anything violates the Code or our policies, and ask questions if something is not clear.
When we each commit to upholding our values, we are doing our part to maintain our reputation of integrity.
On behalf of the Senior Management Committee and our Board of Directors, thank you for your continued commitment to making Lincoln a company that always does business the right way.
Ellen Cooper
Chairman, President and CEO
Lincoln Financial
A Note from Steve Harris, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
As an employee of Lincoln Financial, you are part of a long and rich legacy of acting ethically, telling the truth and speaking up for what is right – three components of our long-standing success.
We are inseparable from the values of our Lincoln namesake, and, as employees, we all must share an unwavering commitment to acting with integrity. It is for this reason that ethical and accountable leadership are highlighted within our leadership attributes. It is also why Lincoln’s Code of Conduct is designed around our “Me,” “Us” and “We” core values, serving as a great resource to help you bring them to life within your role each day. Within the Code, you’ll find tools that will empower you to make the right decision in a variety of situations, and help you take responsibility not only for the work you do, but also for how you do it.
Carefully read the Code and refer to it often. If you are ever unsure about what to do, please ask for help. And if you suspect any potential violations of the Code, remember that it is your obligation to speak up — open, frequent communication and sharing concerns are the foundations of an ethical culture and paramount to Lincoln’s continued success.
Thank you for your continuing commitment to always do what is right: for each other, for our customers and for our communities.
Steve Harris
Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Lincoln Financial
A letter from the Chairman, President and CEO
For more than a century, our team at Lincoln Financial has provided financial protection and security to millions of customers and their families. Every customer has their own Lincoln story to tell – maybe it’s about being prepared for the unexpected, protecting a loved one or living comfortably and confidently in retirement. No matter the story, employees like you are behind each one, as we enable the people we serve to confidently succeed their way.
Every day at Lincoln, we focus on living our core values: pursuing excellence in all we do with a focus on ethics, passion and accountability; operating as One Team Lincoln with an inclusive, collaborative and transparent culture; and winning for our customers and stakeholders with a laser focus on service and an eye toward the future. These values are the foundation of our culture and our success. And, as one of Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies®, it’s clear that our strong culture of integrity sets us apart. It’s up to all of us to carry on this tradition of excellence, and we should always look to the Code of Conduct for help when needed.
We encourage you to read the Code and refer to it often, speak up if you suspect anything violates the Code or our policies, and ask questions if something is not clear.
When we each commit to upholding our values, we are doing our part to maintain our reputation of integrity.
On behalf of the Senior Management Committee and our Board of Directors, thank you for your continued commitment to making Lincoln a company that always does business the right way.
Ellen Cooper
Chairman, President and CEO
Lincoln Financial
A Note from Steve Harris, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
As an employee of Lincoln Financial, you are part of a long and rich legacy of acting ethically, telling the truth and speaking up for what is right – three components of our long-standing success.
We are inseparable from the values of our Lincoln namesake, and, as employees, we all must share an unwavering commitment to acting with integrity. It is for this reason that ethical and accountable leadership are highlighted within our leadership attributes. It is also why Lincoln’s Code of Conduct is designed around our “Me,” “Us” and “We” core values, serving as a great resource to help you bring them to life within your role each day. Within the Code, you’ll find tools that will empower you to make the right decision in a variety of situations, and help you take responsibility not only for the work you do, but also for how you do it.
Carefully read the Code and refer to it often. If you are ever unsure about what to do, please ask for help. And if you suspect any potential violations of the Code, remember that it is your obligation to speak up — open, frequent communication and sharing concerns are the foundations of an ethical culture and paramount to Lincoln’s continued success.
Thank you for your continuing commitment to always do what is right: for each other, for our customers and for our communities.
Steve Harris
Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Lincoln Financial
A letter from the Chairman, President and CEO
For more than a century, our team at Lincoln Financial has provided financial protection and security to millions of customers and their families. Every customer has their own Lincoln story to tell – maybe it’s about being prepared for the unexpected, protecting a loved one or living comfortably and confidently in retirement. No matter the story,
employees like you are behind each one, as we enable the people we serve to confidently succeed their way. Every day at Lincoln, we focus on living our core values: pursuing excellence in all we do with a focus on ethics, passion and accountability; operating as One Team Lincoln with an inclusive, collaborative and transparent culture; and winning for our customers and stakeholders with a laser focus on service and an eye toward the future. These values are the foundation of our culture and our success. And, as one of Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies®, it’s clear that our strong culture of integrity sets us apart. It’s up to all of us to carry on this tradition of excellence, and we should always look to the Code of Conduct for help when needed.
We encourage you to read the Code and refer to it often, speak up if you suspect anything violates the Code or our policies, and ask questions if something is not clear.
When we each commit to upholding our values, we are doing our part to maintain our reputation of integrity.
On behalf of the Senior Management Committee and our Board of Directors, thank you for your continued commitment to making Lincoln a company that always does business the right way.
Ellen Cooper
Chairman, President and CEO
Lincoln Financial
A Note from Steve Harris, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
As an employee of Lincoln Financial, you are part of a long and rich legacy of acting ethically, telling the truth and speaking up for what is right – three components of our long-standing success.
We are inseparable from the values of our Lincoln namesake, and, as employees,
we all must share an unwavering commitment to acting with integrity. It is for this reason that ethical and accountable leadership are highlighted within our leadership attributes. It is also why Lincoln’s Code of Conduct is designed around our “Me,” “Us” and “We” core values, serving as a great resource to help you bring them to life within your role each day. Within the Code, you’ll find tools that will empower you to make the right decision in a variety of situations, and help you take responsibility not only for the work you do, but also for how you do it.
Carefully read the Code and refer to it often. If you are ever unsure about what to do, please ask for help. And if you suspect any potential violations of the Code, remember that it is your obligation to speak up — open, frequent communication and sharing concerns are the foundations of an ethical culture and paramount to Lincoln’s continued success.
Thank you for your continuing commitment to always do what is right: for each other, for our customers and for our communities.
Steve Harris
Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Lincoln Financial
A letter from the Chairman, President and CEO
For more than a century, our team at Lincoln Financial has provided financial protection and security to millions of customers and their families. Every customer has their own Lincoln story to tell – maybe it’s about being prepared for the unexpected, protecting a loved one or living comfortably and confidently in retirement. No matter the story, employees like you are behind each one, as we enable the people we serve to confidently succeed their way.
Every day at Lincoln, we focus on living our core values: pursuing excellence in all we do with a focus on ethics, passion and accountability; operating as One Team Lincoln with an inclusive, collaborative and transparent culture; and winning for our customers and stakeholders with a laser focus on service and an eye toward the future. These values are the foundation of our culture and our success. And, as one of Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies®, it’s clear that our strong culture of integrity sets us apart. It’s up to all of us to carry on this tradition of excellence, and we should always look to the Code of Conduct for help when needed.
We encourage you to read the Code and refer to it often, speak up if you suspect anything violates the Code or our policies, and ask questions if something is not clear.
When we each commit to upholding our values, we are doing our part to maintain our reputation of integrity.
On behalf of the Senior Management Committee and our Board of Directors, thank you for your continued commitment to making Lincoln a company that always does business the right way.
Ellen Cooper
Chairman, President and CEO
Lincoln Financial
A Note from Steve Harris, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
As an employee of Lincoln Financial, you are part of a long and rich legacy of acting ethically, telling the truth and speaking up for what is right – three components of our long-standing success.
We are inseparable from the values of our Lincoln namesake, and, as employees, we all must share an unwavering commitment to acting with integrity. It is for this reason that ethical and accountable leadership are highlighted within our leadership attributes. It is also why Lincoln’s Code of Conduct is designed around our “Me,” “Us” and “We” core values, serving as a great resource to help you bring them to life within your role each day. Within the Code, you’ll find tools that will empower you to make the right decision in a variety of situations, and help you take responsibility not only for the work you do, but also for how you do it.
Carefully read the Code and refer to it often. If you are ever unsure about what to do, please ask for help. And if you suspect any potential violations of the Code, remember that it is your obligation to speak up — open, frequent communication and sharing concerns are the foundations of an ethical culture and paramount to Lincoln’s continued success.
Thank you for your continuing commitment to always do what is right: for each other, for our customers and for our communities.
Steve Harris
Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Lincoln Financial
