X0306 4 2014-05-09 false 0001079577 STANCORP FINANCIAL GROUP INC SFG 0001191463 MURAI KEVIN M 1100 SW 6TH AVE PORTLAND OR 97204 true false false false common stock 2014-05-09 4 M false 800 0 A 800 D Director Stock Grant 0 2014-05-09 4 M false 800 0 D 2014-05-09 2014-05-09 common stock 800 0 D Director Stock Grant 05/12/14 0 2014-05-12 4 A false 1602 0 A 2015-05-08 2015-05-08 common stock 1602 1602 D The Director Stock Grant represents the right to receive a number of shares of common stock determined by dividing $100,000 by the closing market price on the date of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The shares are issued on the business day preceding the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders. For a Director appointed between Annual Meetings (like Mr. Murai), the Director Stock Grant is for a prorated dollar amount based on the portion of the year remaining until the next Annual Meeting, and with the determination of the number of shares based on the closing market price of the stock on the date of the Director's appointment to the Board. Price not applicable. The Director Stock Grant represents the right to receive a number of shares of common stock determined by dividing $100,000 by the closing market price on the date of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The shares are issued on the business day preceding the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Holley Franklin 2014-05-13