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Fintech Startup The Standard Promotes Taylor Shaw to Assistant Vice President

Jul 21, 2026 | By Devin Jacobs

Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) has promoted Taylor Shaw to Assistant Vice President and Actuary in its Corporate Actuarial and Risk Management team.

SUMMARY

  • The Standard has promoted Taylor Shaw to Assistant Vice President and Actuary.
  • The Standard is a financial services company that provides insurance, retirement, and employee benefits solutions.
  • Shaw will lead the company's Actuarial Modeling team, improve modeling capabilities, and support its long-term growth.

In his new role, Shaw will lead the companys centralized Actuarial Modeling team. He will focus on improving modeling capabilities, setting team standards, and working with business leaders to support strategic goals, innovation, and regulatory requirements.

During his nine years at The Standard, Shaw has earned a strong reputation for his expertise in actuarial modeling and for working closely with teams across the company. His efforts have helped improve service, project delivery and support the company's business goals.

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With his experience and leadership, Shaw will continue to strengthen collaboration across the actuarial team and help drive innovation and continued growth within the organization.

“Taylor has consistently demonstrated strong technical expertise, thoughtful leadership and a collaborative mindset,” said Lauren Canfield, executive vice president, chief actuary and chief risk officer at The Standard. “His ability to translate complex modeling insights into meaningful business outcomes positions him well to advance our actuarial capabilities and long-term strategy.”

About The Standard

Founded in 1906, The Standard is a financial services company that helps individuals, families, and businesses protect their financial future. The company offers a wide range of products, and services, including life and disability insurance, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, annuities, absence management, paid family leave, and other employee benefits.

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