Standard

The Standard is a leading provider of insurance, retirement, and investment products and services, tracing its origins back to 1906 when it was founded as Oregon Life Insurance Company in Portland by Leo Samuel. Its mission has always been to contribute to the well-being of the community by providing local services and financial peace of mind. Operating today as a remote-first company headquartered in Portland, Oregon, The Standard is part of the Meiji Yasuda family of companies and reports 5,232 employees and $74.89 billion in assets under administration, built on a legacy of integrity and a commitment to helping customers achieve financial well-being.

The company focuses heavily on Workplace Benefits, offering solutions such as Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Family and Medical Leave, Accident, Critical Illness, and a variety of Retirement Plans including 401(k) and 403(b) plans. A foundational commitment to community guides its operations, including annual multi-million dollar corporate giving programs and thousands of volunteer hours, with a focus on healthy communities and disability empowerment. The Standard’s people-first culture and workplace policies have earned it high honors, including being recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.