The Standard, a leading U.S.–based provider of insurance, retirement, and investment products, has officially launched StanCorp Global Services India Private Limited (The Standard India) — a new Global Capability Center (GCC) designed to strengthen the company’s technology backbone, scale global operations, and drive long-term innovation.
The new India GCC represents a strategic investment in high-value digital talent and marks a significant expansion of The Standard’s global footprint.
A Strategic GCC Built for Innovation and Growth
The Standard India will play a central role in supporting the company’s modernization agenda, including cloud-native platforms, data-driven operations, automation, and next-generation customer experience initiatives. The GCC will serve as a multi-function hub covering:
Technology development and modernization
Data engineering and analytics
Digital operations
Process transformation
Customer experience innovation
The centre will initially be staffed by 175 employees who have transitioned from Allstate India Private Limited. These employees became full-time members of The Standard India following the company’s acquisition of Allstate’s Employer Voluntary Benefits (EVB) business earlier this year.
Experienced Leadership to Drive India Operations
The Standard has appointed Mohua Sengupta as Senior Vice President and Country Head for India. With nearly three decades of leadership experience across BFSI and IT services, and past roles at Novartis India GCC, Accenture, Wipro, Royal Bank of Canada, and IGATE, Sengupta brings extensive expertise in scaling global operations.
She will oversee:
GCC operations across Bengaluru and Pune
Talent strategy and workforce development
Compliance and regulatory responsibilities
Technology transformation programs
Collaboration with global business and IT teams
Her leadership is expected to fast-track the GCC’s transition into a high-impact digital delivery engine for The Standard’s U.S. operations.
Why India? Deep Talent, Digital Strength, and Scale
India has become one of the fastest-growing GCC destinations globally, driven by its availability of specialised digital talent, strong STEM pipeline, and ability to support enterprise-wide technology transformation.
For The Standard, the India GCC will be instrumental in:
Accelerating modernization of legacy systems
Scaling platform engineering and data capabilities
Improving operational efficiency
Enhancing customer experience across product lines
Supporting innovation in insurance and workplace benefits
Greg Chandler, Executive Vice President of Information Technology at The Standard, said Sengupta’s leadership and the India GCC’s capabilities will be “incredible assets” as the company continues to transform its technology landscape.
Building a Future-Ready Workforce
The Standard India aims to create a strong talent engine capable of supporting emerging digital initiatives. The team will focus on:
Cloud and AI-driven platforms
Advanced analytics and decision intelligence
Modern software development
Digital operations
Automation and workflow optimization
The GCC will also contribute to enterprise-wide modernization programs and serve as a long-term strategic lever for technology-driven innovation.
A New Chapter in The Standard’s Global Growth
The launch of The Standard India signals the company’s commitment to scaling its global delivery model and building a resilient digital-first foundation for future growth.
By combining deep insurance expertise with India’s advanced technology capabilities, The Standard is well-positioned to deliver faster innovation, stronger operational performance, and enhanced customer value across its global markets.
