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The Standard Names Winston Hall Second Vice President, Engagement and Strategy, Actuarial Transformation

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced today that Winston Hall has been named second vice president for Engagement and Strategy, Actuarial Transformation.

In his new role, Hall will work with the company’s actuarial community and business units to ensure the actuarial team’s transformative work meets The Standard’s expanding business and talent needs.

Prior to joining The Standard, Hall was a finance actuary at Legal & General Retirement America. He previously held various actuarial and leadership roles focused on model development, risk assessment, finance and governance at MassMutual, GE Capital, Voya Financial and ING.

“His people-first mindset, practical approach to maximizing actuarial talent, and passion for connecting employees with an organization’s purpose and strategy make Winston a great fit for this role,” said Lauren Canfield, assistant vice president and actuary, Actuarial Transformation, at The Standard.

Hall earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, actuarial science and applied mathematics at The University of Texas at Austin.

Hall is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.

About The Standard

The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individuals. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries: Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, Inc., StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., StanCorp Real Estate, LLC, and StanCorp Equities, Inc.

Contacts

Bob Speltz
971.212.9549
bob.speltz@standard.com

The Standard

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Headquarters: Portland, OR
CEO: Dan McMillan
Employees: 5,232
Organization: PRI

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The Standard announced today that Winston Hall has been named second vice president for Engagement and Strategy, Actuarial Transformation.
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Contacts

Bob Speltz
971.212.9549
bob.speltz@standard.com

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