The Standard Promotes Chris Herington to Second Vice President of Individual Disability Insurance Shared Services

November 1, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Standardannounced today that Chris Herington has been promoted to second vice president of Individual Disability Insurance Shared Services.

Herington has worked at The Standard since 2014, most recently as a senior director leading the teams that provide end-to-end service to one of The Standard's largest customers. In his new role, Herington will assume responsibility for a variety of critical functions and teams including Individual Disability Insurance Claims, Operations and Business Improvement and System Support.

"Chris is a respected leader with a proven track record of successfully leading teams across multiple disciplines," said Jeremy Horner, vice president of Individual Disability Insurance and Corporate Development at The Standard. "His focus on customer service, continuous improvement and operational excellence will benefit the IDI Shared Services teams as well as the rest of the division."

Herington earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Washington.

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.