Patents Assigned to Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.
  • Patent number: 8756084
    Abstract: A computerized method and system for administering an unannuitized annuity plan having a guaranteed minimum withdrawal payment feature associated with a systematic withdrawal program includes the steps of and system for storing data, determining an amount of a maximum guaranteed withdrawal payment for a prescribed period (e.g., one year), periodically determining the account value, monitoring for an unscheduled withdrawal made under the plan and adjusting the amount of the maximum guaranteed withdrawal payment in response to the unscheduled withdrawal. Guaranteed withdrawal payments are periodically made to the account owner so long as withdrawals do not exceed the maximum guaranteed amount for the period, or the account value is greater than the payment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.
    Inventors: Denis G. Schwartz, Stephen H. Lewis, Jason H. Rickard, Jeffrey K. Dellinger
  • Patent number: 6611815
    Abstract: A data processing method for administering an annuity product having a guarantee of lifetime payments. The method includes establishing a charge for the guarantee of lifetime payments, determining an initial benefit payment and paying the initial payment to a beneficiary, determining a subsequent periodic payment, periodically determining an account value, and periodically paying the subsequent payment and reporting the account value to the beneficiary. A death benefit or cash surrender benefit may be provided, and either or both may be related to the account value. In certain embodiments, the account value is determined throughout the period between periodic reports to the beneficiary, and may be accessed upon demand by the beneficiary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.
    Inventors: Stephen H. Lewis, Denis G. Schwartz