Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]

Stock Based Awards Granted Table [Text Block]

Awards
10-year LNC stock options		828,674
Performance shares		278,943
SARs		80,225
Restricted stock units		604,226
Non-employee:
	Agent stock options	99,268
	Director stock options	51,140
	Director restricted stock units	10,128