The Standard Promotes Kerry Waterman to Assistant Vice President, Retirement Plans Operations

PORTLAND, Ore. — Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced today that Kerry Waterman has been promoted to assistant vice president, Retirement Plans Operations.

Waterman joined The Standard in 2004 and has held several leadership positions in Retirement Plans across both operations and finance, as well as a leadership role in Employee Benefits. In her new role, Waterman will lead all retirement plans operations across The Standard’s plan sponsor, participant, trade and investment and compliance operations teams.

“Kerry is highly regarded across The Standard for her deep expertise, continuous improvement mindset and strong network of relationships,” said Maria Gonzalez, vice president, Retirement Plan Services at The Standard. “Her leadership in this role will support our teams and ultimately our partners and customers.”

Waterman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business at Portland State University and a Master of Business Administration degree at George Fox University. She serves on the board of the Clark County Family YMCA.

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 and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, voluntary and supplemental benefits, absence management and paid family leave services, retirement plans products and services and individual annuities. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com and follow us on 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, StanCorp Mortgage Investors, StanCorp Investment Advisers, StanCorp Real Estate, StanCorp Equities, Anthem Life Insurance Company, Anthem Life & Disability Insurance Company and Greater Georgia Life Insurance Company.