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Our President and CEO, Marita Zuraitis (joined by Hootie!) had the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, along with 2026 Horace Mann Educator of the Year Matt Maton. Hundreds of Horace Mann employees were also on-site to cheer for educators and the talented women of the Women's Pro Baseball League. Whether in the classroom, the boardroom or on the baseball field, seeing people pursue their passions and lead with purpose inspires the next generation to do the same. We're proud to partner with the WPBL and celebrate the educators who help make dreams like these possible. We’ll see you at the ballpark! #HoraceMann #WPBL #WomenInSports

Horace Mann is proud to be a Founding Partner of the Women's Pro Baseball League during its historic inaugural season in Springfield, Illinois. Through Horace Mann Educator Appreciation Nights, we'll recognize the educators who inspired these athletes while celebrating teachers, their families and the communities they serve. "Supporting educators is at the heart of everything we do," said Marita Zuraitis, President and CEO of Horace Mann. "Partnering with the Women's Professional Baseball League gives us another meaningful way to celebrate educators while supporting a historic moment in women's sports."   We can't wait to take part in this historic season and recognize the lasting impact educators make every day!

The Kidzeum is officially 8 years old! Horace Mann was proud to help make this day of family fun possible for over 900 people. The Horace Mann Educators Foundation also supported a free book giveaway, helping inspire a love of reading by putting more books into the hands of children. “Seeing kids using their imaginations to play and learn was great!” one Horace Mann volunteer shared. “I’m proud to be part of a company that made this possible.” Horace Mann is honored to be part of the Kidzeum mission and we look forward to many more years of supporting children and families in our community. #KidzeumofHealthandScience #SpringfieldIL #Route66Centennial #UnitedWayofCentralIllinois #DollyPartonImaginationLibrary  

Today, Horace Mann announced it has entered into agreements with Medical Mutual of Ohio to acquire three complementary businesses. This investment expands our ability to support educators, employers and those who serve their communities with more solutions to meet their evolving needs. In the months ahead, we're excited to welcome new colleagues to Horace Mann. Their expertise and shared commitment will help us make an even greater impact for the customers and communities we serve. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gqTnWHtc

We're excited to welcome Lisa Castonguay to Horace Mann as our new Vice President of Finance Systems.

When people dedicate their lives to making a difference for others, they deserve someone looking out for them, too. Robert “Bobby” Marshall's story illustrates how access to expert guidance can help educators transform their financial futures. In his case, the guidance from Horace Mann’s Student Loan Solutions program led to more than $185,000 in student loan forgiveness. Read his story:

Horace Mann employees in Springfield came together to assemble more than 500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for PBJ Springfield, helping provide meals for local families. Thank you to Jessica Spears for organizing this effort and to our Property & Casualty employees who donated supplies and volunteered their time to make it happen. It's another example of our employees living our commitment to making a positive impact in the communities we call home!

One of the most rewarding parts of working at Horace Mann is helping educators achieve greater financial well-being. Through our Student Loan Solutions program, educators receive expert guidance on repayment options and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. In 2025 alone, the program helped identify $24.5 million in projected loan forgiveness opportunities. From helping educators protect what matters most to guiding them through complex loan forgiveness programs, we're proud to look out for the people who spend their careers looking out for others.

Horace Mann is featured in Education Insider Magazine! The article highlights our continued mission of helping educators protect what they have today while preparing for a successful tomorrow. Thank you to our employees, agents and partners who make this mission possible every day!

Please join us in welcoming Ryan Hayman to Horace Mann! Ryan Hayman brings a wealth of experience in compensation strategy, HR operations and transformation, with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and building HR capabilities that help organizations grow and evolve. He is passionate about creating exceptional employee and leader experiences and leading meaningful change in complex environments. We’re excited for the expertise, leadership and perspective Ryan brings to our team as we continue advancing our culture and strategic priorities. Welcome, Ryan!