Lincoln Financial Group, whose companies hold assets totaling $146 billion, has named Nicole Jones senior vice president and general counsel, effective as of May 24. She will report directly to President and CEO Dennis Glass and will sit on the company's senior management committee.

In her new role, Jones will serve as the chief legal officer of the corporation and will oversee all law, compliance, corporate secretary, and federal relations activities for Lincoln Financial, as well as provide strategic counsel to the board of directors and senior management.

Jones comes to Lincoln Financial from CIGNA Corporation, where she served as deputy general counsel, chief counsel, and corporate secretary. Prior to CIGNA, Jones served in progressively responsible positions for Johnson & Johnson; Davis Polk & Wardwell; MCI; and International Paper Corporation.