Digital Insurance recently featured Greg Chandler, The Standard's executive vice president of Information Technology, in their AI and Insurtech Predictions for 2026 piece. Greg shared that "AI can now enhance the way businesses interact with customers and create solutions to improve the customer experience.”
How can you confidently guide clients and prospects toward the legacy outcome they envision? Paul Garofoli, FLMI, RICP®, regional vice president of sales in Individual Annuities at The Standard, provides some answers.
Alan Assner, vice president of Individual Annuities at The Standard, was recently quoted in an InsuranceNewsNet article about the challenges and opportunities for indexed products.
Alan Assner, vice president of Individual Annuities at The Standard, was recently quoted in an InsuranceNewsNet article about the effects of interest rate changes in the financial services industry.
Leaving a meaningful legacy is important to many retirees. John Williams, CLU®, regional vice president for Individual Annuities at The Standard, discusses the legacy planning benefits of a fixed index annuity.
Finding the perfect annuity for a client is a lot like matchmaking. Age, preferences and long-term goals all play a role in landing the ideal fit. The Standard's Paul Garofoli, FLMI, RICP® writes about using annuity expertise like a dating app algorithm to spark lasting financial connections.
Women are set to control up to $30 trillion in financial assets by 2030. Yet many feel overwhelmed by investment decisions. This is an opportunity for financial professionals to empower women with personalized guidance and confidence-building strategies.
Instead of surrendering a life insurance policy and facing immediate tax liabilities, policyholders can use a 1035 exchange to transfer funds into a fixed indexed annuity tax-free. John Williams, a regional vice president at The Standard, discusses the strategic advantages of a 1035 exchange in Aspire Magazine. Read the article for more details.
Amy Malagamba, The Standard's assistant vice president of Marketing, spoke with PLANSPONSOR recently about new Gen Z research from The Standard: “What the research found was: Instead of matching up with the sensibilities of Millennials, Gen Z is matching much more closely to the sensibilities of Gen X.” Read the full article for more insights.
“If companies want to look attractive to young employees, The Standard suggests they invest in mentoring Gen Z workers and take steps to ease financial burdens.”