Latest News About Standard

Here are the latest headlines about The Standard (the insurer) as of spring 2026:

• The Standard and Ignite Partners announced Thrive Plus, a fixed indexed annuity, in late April 2026. This marks a new product collaboration aimed at retirement income strategies. [Press release coverage from The Standard’s newsroom][1]
• The Standard expanded its Workplace Possibilities program with interactive centers in Portland (April 2026) and Dallas (April 2026), broadening return-to-work and accommodation learning experiences for employers and employees. [Press releases in April 2026][1]
• The Standard partnered with the University of Texas at Dallas to increase access to actuarial science education through scholarships, announced in March 2026. [Press release][1]
• Leadership and organizational updates continued in 2026, including the promotion of executives in areas like Employee Voluntary Benefits and Retirement Plans, reflecting ongoing internal growth. [Press releases][1]
• The Standard and OneDigital expanded the Secure Future Pooled Employer Plan nationwide, announced in February 2026. [Press release][1]
• The Standard’s research in early 2026 highlighted financial well-being challenges for women and how employer benefits can help retention and budgeting, with related press coverage. [Research highlights / press release][1]

If you’d like, I can pull specific articles or summarize any one of these announcements in more detail, or search for more recent developments from The Standard’s newsroom.[2][1]