Founder Profile
Perry A. Randall
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Perry A. Randall?
Perry A. Randall is a founder of Lincoln National Corporation, which was founded in 1905 with Arthur F. Hall.
- Company founded
- Lincoln National Corporation
- Founded
- 1905
- Co-founders
- Arthur F. Hall
Background
Prominent lawyer and businessman in Indiana.
Founding Story
Perry A. Randall organized the founding of the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company in 1905 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He famously spearheaded the initiative to write directly to Robert Todd Lincoln (Abraham Lincoln's son) to secure the absolute exclusive permission to use the former President's name and likeness, securing an incredible brand advantage for the new insurer. (Exact birth year remains publicly undisclosed).
Sources
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- Lincoln National FY2025 Form 10-K (Lincoln National Corporation)
- Lincoln Financial Investor Relations (Lincoln National Corporation)