Annuity Buzz

Certain annuity owners can expect to see Required Minimum Distribution notifications by the end of January. See which owners will get this news.

Thank you for trusting The Standard with your clients' fixed annuities. We value your business and support. From our family to yours, cheers to a happy holiday season!

Rich Lane
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Individual Annuities

The Standard will stop offering the Advantage Growth Annuity on Jan. 1, 2020. All AGA business must have an effective date that’s no later than Dec. 31, 2019.

Our culture of caring extends beyond our walls. If you’re new to selling The Standard or want to know what sets us apart, learn about our culture of caring.

Do you have clients who are foreign nationals working for a U.S. company? The Standard offers them a unique opportunity to purchase annuities.

Our customers are never just a number to us. Watch the final video in our series to see how we go above and beyond to serve them.

Rich Lane
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Individual Annuities

The holiday season and end of 2019 are quickly approaching. To meet your clients’ service expectations during this busy time, put some important dates in your calendar.

Each year, the Portland Business Journal celebrates businesses and nonprofit organizations who partner to meet community needs. This year, the publication’s Corporate Philanthropy Awards recognized The Standard in the enterprise category.

Are your clients trying to keep pace with the ups and downs of the market? An annuity from The Standard can help provide balance in your client’s portfolio.

The third quarter of 2019 was mixed for markets throughout the world. U.S. large-cap equities, as represented by the S&P 500 Index, gained 1.70% for the quarter and are now up 20.55% year-to-date.