Case Study 6Hands On Absence Management ExpertiseInternal Review

Success Story: Hands-On Absence Management Expertise Gallagher and The Standard Client: This group was looking for a better A comprehensive wastewater and stormwater leave administration and partner that management service company could simplify their current processes. 951 eligible employees The Standard did an excellent job for this group, and they continue to be THE CHALLENGES very happy with their decision. • Wanted to consolidate plans under one carrier • Sought full outsourcing of Family and Medical Leave Act and Americans with Disabilities Act services • Poor service experience with absence provider THE SOLUTIONS A JOINT WIN FOR GALLAGHER • Automated portability and conversion notice to remove AND THE STANDARD administrative burden Expertise in Absence Management • Single point of contact for disability and absence claims The Standard and Gallagher highlighted our management hands-on approach to absence management. • Increased life conversion period from 31 to 60 days This client appreciated our unique expertise and • Remove suicide exclusion from child life insurance contract creative solutions to their problems in claims • Simplified administration of Voluntary Short Term Disability plan by administration. replacing evidence of insurability with 60-day late entrant provision Competitive Savings • Fully indemnified absence and Americans with Disabilities Act Customized and flexible solutions meant our Amendments Act administration client was able to save on the things that matter. • $25,000 reasonable accommodation benefit for Workplace For example, they received fully indemnified Possibilities services absence and Americans with Disabilities Act • $15,000 implementation credit Amendments Act administration and a $25,000 Products offered: reasonable accommodation benefit for Workplace Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance · Voluntary Possibilities services. Life and AD&D insurance · Voluntary Short Term Disability insurance Responsive Support · Long Term Disability insurance · Family and Medical Leave Act Our tenured local support team members services · Americans with Disabilities Act services answered calls and emails promptly. They went above and beyond to meet the client’s needs. Standard Insurance Company | standard.com Standard Insurance Company Internal Data as of June 30, 2018. The Standard is a marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. and subsidiaries. Insurance products are off ered by Standard Insurance Company of Portland, Oregon in all states except New York. Product features and availability vary by state and are solely the responsibility of Standard Insurance Company. SI 00000 (0/00)