The Standard Promotes Brian Lenius to Second Vice President and Associate Actuary

Standard Insurance Company (“The Standard”) announced today that Brian Lenius has been promoted to second vice president and associate actuary.

Brian Lenius, second vice president and associate actuary, The Standard (Photo: Business Wire)

Lenius has been with The Standard for 23 years, working in actuarial positions in The Standard’s Retirement Plans and Employee Benefits divisions, as a portfolio manager in the Investments Division and most recently as an actuarial leader in The Standard’s Corporate Actuarial Department.

In his new role, Brian will be a key member of The Standard’s asset/liability management team and will provide leadership in the strategy, architecture and implementation for market risk management solutions.

“Brian brings a unique set of capabilities, combining deep expertise and understanding of actuarial and market concepts with the ability to design and develop the tools necessary to turn those concepts into value-added opportunities for the organization,” said Sally Manafi, vice president and corporate actuary at The Standard. “His skills will be invaluable as we continue growing and navigating the complex and changing external environment.”

Lenius earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the University of Washington. He is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries.

About The Standard

The Standard is a leading provider of financial products and services, including retirement plan products and services, group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and vision insurance, absence management services, individual annuities and investment advisory services. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com.

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.

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