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The Standard Names Nicola Barrett Second Vice President and Actuary, Actuarial Governance and Enterprise Risk Management

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced today that Nicola Barrett has been named second vice president and actuary, Actuarial Governance and Enterprise Risk Management.

“Nicola brings a wealth of experience to this role and our team,” said Lauren Canfield, vice president, corporate actuary and chief risk officer at The Standard.

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In this role, Barrett will have responsibility for actuarial governance and enterprise risk management including the implementation of effective and agile actuarial and risk governance at all levels of the organization.

“Nicola brings a wealth of experience to this role and our team,” said Lauren Canfield, vice president, corporate actuary and chief risk officer at The Standard. “Nicola’s career spans both consulting and industry, spanning multiple products and actuarial functions including internal audit and risk transfer strategies. We’re thrilled to welcome her to this role.”

Prior to joining The Standard, Barrett led forecast model development for the financial planning and pricing strategy department at MassMutual. Barrett’s previous roles include positions at Milliman, Ernst & Young, MetLife and Prudential.

Barrett earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in decision sciences and a Master of Actuarial Science degree from Georgia State University. She is also a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and President-elect of the Caribbean Actuarial Association.

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 individuals. 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 individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Melissa Wilmot
The Standard
melissa.wilmot@standard.com
971.403.6984

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Headquarters: Portland, OR
CEO: Dan McMillan
Employees: 5,232
Organization: PRI

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The Standard
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971.403.6984

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