UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Item 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On July 22, 2016, Mark E. Konen, President, Insurance and Retirement Solutions notified Lincoln National Corporation (the "Company" or "LNC") that he has decided to retire from the Company effective as of February 28, 2017.  Prior to his retirement from the Company, Mr. Konen will focus on ensuring an effective transition of his executive leadership responsibilities.

A copy of the press release announcing this change is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Date:  July 25, 2016

 

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