Horace Mann Educators Corp ownership update: Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 1,985,505.96 shares of Common Stock, representing 4.91% of the class as disclosed in an Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G/A.
The filing states Fuller & Thaler has sole voting power of 1,954,855.96 shares and sole dispositive power of 1,985,505.96 shares. The reporting person is a California corporation with its address at 411 Borel Avenue, Suite 300, San Mateo, CA 94402.
Horace Mann Educators Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $41.2 million, up from $38.2 million a year earlier, as improved underwriting offset softer investment results. Total revenues rose to $429.3 million from $416.4 million, driven mainly by growth in property, casualty, and supplemental products.
Net premiums and contract charges earned increased 4.9% to $313.0 million, while benefits, claims and settlement expenses fell to $176.4 million on lower catastrophe and underlying losses. Net investment income declined to $110.7 million from $115.9 million, and operating expenses rose to $103.5 million, partly reflecting an early retirement offering. Diluted EPS improved to $1.00 from $0.92, and book value per share grew to $36.40.
Horace Mann Educators Corp. President & CEO Marita Zuraitis reported small open-market stock sales executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. She sold a total of 405 shares of common stock at weighted average prices around $46 per share and continues to directly hold 315,325.55 shares, consisting of vested restricted stock units and common stock.
HMN reporting person Marita Zuraitis reported sales of 14,984 shares of Common Stock. The filing lists four sales on 04/23/2026, 05/01/2026, 05/04/2026, and 05/05/2026 generating aggregate proceeds of $691,641.53.
The filing also notes a Restricted Stock Vesting event dated 03/05/2025. These entries are Rule 144 sale notices of previously held shares.
Horace Mann Educators Corporation reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, highlighted by record core earnings and improved profitability. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, total revenues were $429.3 million, up 3.1% from $416.4 million a year earlier. Net income was $41.2 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, compared with $38.2 million, or $0.92, up 7.9% per share. Core earnings rose to $52.5 million, or $1.28 per diluted share, an increase of 17.4% and 19.6%, respectively.
The Property & Casualty segment delivered a combined ratio of 83.3%, improving more than 5 points year over year, showing stronger underwriting results. Reported book value per share was $36.40, with adjusted book value per share of $40.68 and tangible book value per share of $35.87. Trailing 12‑month core return on equity reached 12.7%, up from 10.6%.
The company returned $33 million of capital to shareholders in the quarter, including $18 million of share repurchases, and maintained its full‑year 2026 core EPS guidance of $4.20–$4.50. Management emphasized diversification, a solid balance sheet and an ongoing focus on delivering consistent value to educators and shareholders.
HMN filed a Form 144 reporting proposed sales of Common Stock by Marita Zuraitis. The filing lists sales on 04/23/2026 of 7,500 shares for $346,213.32, on 05/01/2026 of 6,815 shares for $314,602.29, and on 05/04/2026 of 266 shares for $12,277.74. The record also notes a 03/05/2025 restricted stock vesting event.
Horace Mann Educators President & CEO Marita Zuraitis reported open‑market sales of a total of 7,081 shares of Common Stock. She sold 6,815 shares on May 1, 2026 and 266 shares on May 4, 2026 at weighted average prices around $46 per share.
The transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 23, 2025. After these sales, she holds 315,730.550 shares directly, consisting of 215,890.550 vested restricted stock units and 99,840 shares of Common Stock.
HMN: A Form 144 notice reports proposed and recent sales of Common Stock by or for holders associated with the issuer. The filing lists proposed sales tied to restricted stock vesting (266 shares) and two recent dispositions by Marita Zuraitis: 7,500 shares on 04/23/2026 and 6,815 shares on 05/01/2026, with dollar amounts shown. The trades are routed through Fidelity Brokerage Services (NYSE).
Marita Zuraitis reported proposed and recent transactions in HMN common stock. The filing lists 6,815 shares offered under a Restricted Stock Vesting entry dated 03/05/2025 and discloses a prior sale of 7,500 shares on 04/23/2026 valued at $346,213.32.
Horace Mann Educators Corp Schedule 13G shows Vanguard Capital Management beneficially owned 2,135,847 shares of Common Stock, equal to 5.28% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard exercises sole dispositive power over the 2,135,847 shares and sole voting power over 311,143 shares, and reports holdings on behalf of Vanguard funds and managed accounts.