The Standard's Theodore Schmelzle, JD, CIPP, vice president of Retirement Plans Service, was interviewed in a recent USA TODAY story with retirement tips for readers. Ted emphasized that successful retirement saving is less about hitting a specific dollar target and more about building early, consistent habits, noting that “time is the most precious” factor in long‑term financial growth.
Jason Burlie, The Standard's vice president of Retirement Plan Sales, spoke with PLANSPONSOR recently about the trends and advances that mattered most in 2024.
We’re thrilled to make the list! Life Annuity Specialist called us one of “five upstart carriers” for sales of individual annuity products. Get the details.
The Standard created a new executive role to “harness AI capabilities” for the company and its customers.
“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.”
Paid Family and Medical Leave and Paid Family Leave laws vary across states, which can be difficult to keep track of. In HR Daily Advisor, Jessica Bolar, product manager at The Standard, and Samantha Reed, senior statutory business consultant at The Standard, share tips and best practices to manage the ever-changing landscape of PFML and PFL.