-

The Standard Promotes Nathan McKinstry to Senior Vice President of Employee Voluntary Benefits in IT

original Nathan McKinstry, Senior Vice President of Employee Voluntary Benefits in IT at The Standard.

Nathan McKinstry, Senior Vice President of Employee Voluntary Benefits in IT at The Standard.

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced today that Nathan McKinstry has been promoted to senior vice president of Employee Voluntary Benefits in IT.

“Nathan’s leadership has been instrumental during a period of significant growth and transformation,” said Greg Chandler, executive vice president of Information Technology at The Standard.

Share

In this new role, McKinstry will continue leading the operations, transformation, separation and migration of The Standard’s acquired business, American Heritage Life. His expanded responsibilities reflect the significant scope of leadership he has assumed in guiding complex integration efforts while ensuring business continuity and positioning the organization for long-term success.

McKinstry has worked at The Standard for nearly 20 years. During his career, he has led operations for architecture, application development and technology. Most recently, he was vice president of Employee Voluntary Benefits in IT.

“Nathan’s leadership has been instrumental during a period of significant growth and transformation,” said Greg Chandler, executive vice president of Information Technology at The Standard. “His deep technical expertise, strategic mindset and strong partnerships across the organization continue to drive positive results for our business.”

McKinstry earned a bachelor’s degree in information systems from the University of Washington and is a certified IBM consultant.

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, voluntary and supplemental benefits, 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.

Contacts

Melissa Wilmot
melissa.wilmot@standard.com
971.403.6984

Industry:

Standard Insurance Company

Details
Headquarters: Portland, OR
CEO: Dan McMillan
Employees: 5,232
Organization: PRI
Release Versions
English

Contacts

Melissa Wilmot
melissa.wilmot@standard.com
971.403.6984

Social Media Profiles
The Standard on Instagram
The Standard LinkedIn
More News From Standard Insurance Company

The Standard and OneDigital Expand Secure Future PEP Nationally

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Insurance Company (The Standard), working alongside OneDigital, announced the national expansion of OneDigital’s Secure Future Pooled Employer Plan. The Secure Future PEP is designed to help streamline plan administration, strengthen fiduciary support and reduce complexity for employers across the country. The Secure Future PEP was originally launched in 2021 as a regional offering and elevated to a national offering for advisory teams in 2025. Since th...

New Research From The Standard Finds Women Struggle to Balance Near‑Term Financial Pressures With Saving for the Future

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) has released new research revealing that female employees are more likely than their male counterparts to shoulder the combined financial pressures of protecting their households from unexpected expenses while trying to save for retirement. The findings show that women place a high value on benefits that safeguard their income and reduce financial risk, yet many lack access to the specific programs that would help them p...

The Standard Charitable Foundation Announces Grants to Five Nonprofits

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Standard Charitable Foundation, one of Standard Insurance Company’s giving programs, awarded grants totaling $200,000 to five nonprofit organizations in 2025: Dougy Center received $100,000 over two years to support its capital campaign for a new permanent home on the west side of the Portland metro area, a crucial step in meeting the region’s growing demand for grief-informed services. Dougy Center provides support and training locally, nationally and inter...
Back to Newsroom