StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. to Host an Investor Meeting on May 22, 2012

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. ("StanCorp") (NYSE: SFG) announced today it will host an investor meeting on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time.

Further information, including webcast details, will be announced prior to the May 22^nd meeting.

About StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.

StanCorp, through its subsidiaries marketed as The Standard — Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, StanCorp Mortgage Investors, StanCorp Investment Advisers, StanCorp Real Estate and StanCorp Equities — is a leading provider of financial products and services. StanCorp's subsidiaries offer group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, absence management services, retirement plans products and services, individual annuities and investment advice. For more information about StanCorp, visit its investor website at www.stancorpfinancial.com.

Contacts:

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.
Investor Relations and Financial Media
Jeff Hallin
971-321-6127
[e-mail]
or
General Media
Bob Speltz
971-321-3162
[e-mail]