X0306 4 2015-05-08 false 0001079577 STANCORP FINANCIAL GROUP INC SFG 0001404051 Clark Ranjana B 1100 SW 6TH AVE PORTLAND OR 97204 true false false false common stock 2015-05-08 4 M false 1279 0 A 1279 D Director Stock Grant 0 2015-05-08 4 M false 1279 0 D 2015-05-08 2015-05-08 common stock 1279 0 D Director Stock Grant 5/11/15 0 2015-05-11 4 A false 1354 0 A 2016-05-06 2016-05-06 common stock 1354 1354 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 Ms. Clark), 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. 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 Y. Franklin 2015-05-12