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The Standard Names Latrina Edwards Second Vice President of Litigation and Employment

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced today that Latrina Edwards was named second vice president of Litigation and Employment.

“Latrina has extensive leadership experience, insurance expertise and deep legal knowledge,” said Liz Fouts, vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary at The Standard. “I’m delighted to welcome her to the Legal and Compliance team.”

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In this role, Edwards will oversee and manage all aspects of the company’s litigation and employment legal matters.

“Latrina has extensive leadership experience, insurance expertise and deep legal knowledge,” said Liz Fouts, vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary at The Standard. “I’m delighted to welcome her to the Legal and Compliance team.”

Edwards began her career as a claims litigation attorney at The Auto Club Group where she held several in-house positions over the course of 15 years. Most recently, she was vice president, general counsel, corporate secretary and chief compliance officer for AAA Life Insurance Company.

Edwards earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Eastern Michigan University and her Juris Doctor from Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan.

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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