- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Leroy A. Lincoln
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
1936 - 1951
Finance
b. 1880
| Education |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yale University |
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1880 - 1957 |
| Birthplace | New York (NY) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Professional |
Under Lincoln’s leadership, Metropolitan became an ardent supporter and provider of public health education while his company achieved record levels of profitability. For many years, the company promoted health and safety through advertisements in press, radio shows and through the distribution of a billion informative leaflets. His marketing efforts enabled Metropolitan to secure a leadership position in personal life insurance.