The Standard Hires CrisDee Plambeck as Assistant Vice President, Product and Business Development

PORTLAND, Ore., — Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) has hired CrisDee Plambeck as assistant vice president of Product and Business Development for the Insurance Services Group. In this role, Plambeck will effectively manage current products, develop future ones and create product plans across all stages of the product lifecycle — from concept through implementation and management as well the company’s response to complex RFIs and RFPs.

Plambeck joins The Standard with more than 20 years of product development and strategic planning in the group insurance industry. During her career, she was responsible for the financial plan commitments of Life, Supplemental Health, Disability and Absence products and services, and has overseen investment initiatives in capabilities such as customer data integration and enrollment.

“Given her deep expertise and proven leadership, I am thrilled to have CrisDee join our team,” said Tom Foran, vice president of Underwriting and Product Development at The Standard.

Plambeck earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business administration from Midland University.

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 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, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., StanCorp Real Estate, LLC, and StanCorp Equities, Inc.