Reisenwitz will lead Distribution, Claims and Operations for the
business. In addition, Carl Jones is promoted to Head of Sales for Group
Protection.
RADNOR, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) announced today that Eric Reisenwitz
has been named chief operating officer of its Group Protection Business,
effective immediately. In this expanded role, Reisenwitz will continue
to lead Distribution and will now oversee Claims and Operations for
Group Protection.
“With a continued commitment to developing top-tier leadership across
the organization, we are extremely pleased to tap into the broad and
deep talent within our Group Protection business,” said Dennis R. Glass,
president and chief executive officer, Lincoln Financial Group. “I look
forward to Eric’s many contributions as he steps into his new role.”
Reisenwitz has more than 30 years of experience in the group insurance
industry and has been with Lincoln Financial since 2012. Over the course
of his time at Lincoln he has served as senior vice president, Group
Protection Operations and senior vice president, Group Protection
Distribution. With his promotion, the organization is recruiting to fill
the senior vice president, Group Protection Distribution role, which
will lead a team of more than 500 distribution professionals with
expertise across all employer-size markets. This role will report
directly to Reisenwitz.
“I am thrilled to be able to leverage Eric’s leadership and knowledge
more broadly across the Group Protection business,” said Dick Mucci,
president, Group Protection, Lincoln Financial Group. “He is a strategic
and thoughtful leader and his expanded role will draw on his deep
industry knowledge as we continue to enhance the customer experience for
our employer and employee customers and our distribution partners.”
Additionally, Carl Jones has been named vice president, head of sales
for Group Protection. For the past five years, Jones has led the
top-performing west sales region for the Group Protection business and
has been with Lincoln Financial since 2012. He has more than 16 years of
industry experience and is a proven sales leader.
“The employee benefit solutions we offer are critically important to our
customers and provide financial peace of mind to millions of Americans,”
Mucci said. “With these changes, we are positioning the business for
continued profitable growth.”
About Lincoln Financial Group
Lincoln Financial Group provides advice and solutions that help empower
people to take charge of their financial lives with confidence and
optimism. Today, more than 17 million customers trust our retirement,
insurance and wealth protection expertise to help address their
lifestyle, savings and income goals, as well as to guard against
long-term care expenses. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln
Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation
(NYSE:LNC) and its affiliates. The company had $253 billion in assets
under management as of March 31, 2019. Lincoln Financial Group is a
committed corporate citizen included on major sustainability indices
including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and
FTSE4Good. Additionally, Lincoln is dedicated to upholding a diverse and
inclusive organization and was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best
Large Employers, Best Employers for Diversity, and Best Employers for
Women and received a perfect score of 100 percent in on both the
Corporate Equality Index and Disability Equality Index. Learn more at: www.LincolnFinancial.com.
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Lincoln Financial Group
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