The Standard Promotes Jason Kurz to Second Vice President of Specialty Market Sales and Partnerships

PORTLAND, Ore. — Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced today that Jason Kurz has been promoted to second vice president of Specialty Market Sales and Partnerships in Employee Benefits.

Since joining The Standard in 2005, Kurz has held various leadership roles in Employee Benefits and Specialty Market Sales. For the past 15 months, he has served in an interim assignment as second vice president of Specialty Market Sales. In his new role, Kurz will assume the additional responsibility of the Strategic Partnership team. The Specialty Market Sales and Partnership team includes our national accounts practice leaders, voluntary practice leaders, absence management practice leaders and technology solutions consultants.

“I’m excited to announce this well-deserved promotion. Jason’s deep industry knowledge and strong leadership experience at The Standard make him perfectly suited for his new role,” said Rick Johnstone, vice president of Employee Benefits Sales.

Kurz earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Penn State 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, paid family leave and 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.