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Lincoln National LNC Retirement Plan Services — Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost
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Reported directly by Lincoln National in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCosts.
The source filing: Lincoln National’s 10-Q, filed May 7, 2026.
- Filed
- May 7, 2026, 4:23 PM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q1 FY2026
- Calendar quarter
- Q1 2026
- Accession
- 0000059558-26-000035
| Line item | Variable Annuities | Fixed Annuities | Traditional Life | UL and Other | Group Protection | Retirement Plan Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance as of beginning-of-year | $4,008 | $452 | $1,281 | $6,057 | $198 | $242 |
| Deferrals | 142 | 46 | 24 | 106 | 30 | 5 |
| Amortization | (108) | (19) | (35) | (83) | (32) | (4) |
| Balance as of end-of-period | $4,042 | $479 | $1,270 | $6,080 | $196 | $243 |
Item 1. Financial Statements
FAQ
- What is Lincoln National's retirement plan services — deferred policy acquisition cost?
- Lincoln National (LNC) reported retirement plan services — deferred policy acquisition cost of $243M in Q1 2026.
- How has Lincoln National's retirement plan services — deferred policy acquisition cost changed year-over-year?
- Lincoln National's retirement plan services — deferred policy acquisition cost increased by 0.4% year-over-year, from $242M to $243M.
- What is the long-term trend for Lincoln National's retirement plan services — deferred policy acquisition cost?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Lincoln National's retirement plan services — deferred policy acquisition cost has grown at a 0.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $951M to $967M.
- What does retirement plan services — deferred policy acquisition cost mean?
- This represents the capitalized costs directly related to the successful acquisition of new insurance and retirement contracts, such as commissions and underwriting expenses. These costs are deferred and recognized as an expense over the life of the policy to match revenue recognition. It serves as a key indicator of the company's investment in business growth and customer acquisition efficiency.
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