The Standard Names Rob Kerscher Regional Vice President in Retirement Plans

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) welcomes Rob Kerscher as a regional vice president in Retirement Plans. In this role, he will collaborate with advisors, plan sponsors and third-party administrators within an assigned territory in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia.

“Rob’s extensive experience and proven track record in serving retirement clients and advisors make him an ideal fit for The Standard,” said Kevin Mannino, divisional vice president at The Standard. “He is joining us at an exciting time as we continue to move up-market and meet the diverse needs of our customers.”

Kerscher has more than 25 years of experience in the retirement plans industry, most recently specializing in mid-market retirement plan sales at Principal. Throughout his career, he has held progressive positions in sales, relationship management and client service. He earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Miami University in Ohio and a master’s degree from Franklin University. Kerscher holds FINRA Series 6 and 63 licenses.

About The Standard

Established in 1906, The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. We are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individual customers. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, absence management and paid family leave services, retirement plans products and services and annuities for employers and individual customers. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries. StanCorp Equities, Inc., member FINRA, wholesales a group annuity contract issued by Standard Insurance Company and a mutual fund trust platform for retirement plans. Standard Retirement Services, Inc., provides financial recordkeeping and plan administration services. Investment advisory services are provided by StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., a registered investment advisor. StanCorp Equities, Inc., Standard Insurance Company, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., are subsidiaries of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and all are Oregon corporations.