Horace Mann Educators Corp ownership filing: Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 2,872,342 shares of Common Stock as of 03/31/2026. The stake represents 7.10% of the class and Vanguard Portfolio Management reports sole dispositive power over 2,872,342 shares and sole voting power for 30,658 shares. The filing clarifies holdings include securities held by Vanguard funds and certain affiliates. The form is signed by Ashley Grim on 04/29/2026.
Horace Mann Educators Corporation ownership schedule reports that Franklin Resources, Inc. (and related investment management subsidiaries) beneficially owned 2,999,476 shares of Common Stock, equal to 7.4% of the class as of March 31, 2026. The filing lists constituent managers (e.g., Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC) and explains aggregation after an internal realignment.
Horace Mann Educators Corp ownership was reported as 0 shares (0.0%) by Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC in an Amendment No. 8 to a Schedule 13G/A. The filing explains that Franklin Resources, Inc. resumed aggregated reporting for holdings attributed to Franklin Mutual Advisers as of the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The amendment is signed by Thomas C. Mandia on April 28, 2026.
Horace Mann Educators Corp. President & CEO Marita Zuraitis sold 7,500 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction on April 23, 2026 at a weighted average price of about $46.16 per share, with individual trades ranging from $46.00 to $46.36.
The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Zuraitis on December 23, 2025. After this transaction, she directly holds a total of 322,811.55 shares, consisting of 215,890.55 vested restricted stock units and 106,921 shares of Common Stock.
HMN filed a Form 144 notice reporting proposed sales of Common stock by an affiliate through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC.
The filing lists 7,500 (third-party field) and cash-settled stock option exercises and a restricted stock vesting schedule: 115 shares (11/07/2024), 2,787 shares (11/08/2024), 3,063 shares (11/11/2024), and 1,535 shares (03/05/2025). The filing shows a dollar figure of $346,213.32 and a date 04/23/2026.
Horace Mann Educators Corporation is asking shareholders to vote at its virtual May 20, 2026 annual meeting on three items: electing nine directors, approving an advisory “Say on Pay” vote for named executive officers, and ratifying KPMG LLP as auditor for 2026.
The proxy highlights 2025 net income of $162.1 million, or $3.90 per share, and record core earnings of $195.8 million, or $4.71 per share, with core return on equity of 12.4%. Total revenue grew 7%, aided by 7.2% growth in net premiums and contract charges and higher net investment income. Reported book value per share reached $36.47, up 15.7% from 2024.
The company returned $57.1 million to shareholders via dividends in 2025, marking the 17th consecutive annual dividend increase, and repurchased nearly 500,000 shares for $21 million, with $56 million remaining on its buyback authorization at year-end. The proxy also details Board composition, committee structures, director compensation and the pay-for-performance design linking most senior executive pay to performance-based and equity incentives.
Horace Mann Educators Corp. director Beverley J. McClure sold 1,081 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $42.54 per share. The trade was executed on April 1, 2026 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
After the sale, McClure directly owns a total of 14,797.075 shares, consisting of 14,298.075 vested restricted stock units and 499 shares of Common Stock. The transaction represents a relatively small portion of her overall reported holdings.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC filed a Form 144 related to 1,081 shares of Common stock described as Restricted Stock Units with an indicated date of 06/01/2025. The filing also references 10b5-1 sales by Beverley McClure dated 01/02/2026.
Horace Mann Educators Corp (HMN) Chief Marketing Officer Steven R. Chauby bought shares of company stock in the open market. On March 26, he purchased 180 shares of common stock at $42.40 per share, bringing his directly held stake to 4,643.023 shares. The filing also shows an additional 500 shares held indirectly through a domestic partner.
Horace Mann Educators Corporation reported that Chief Accounting Officer Maureen Temchuk will take a temporary maternity leave beginning on or about March 30, 2026, and is expected to return around July 6, 2026. During this period, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ryan Greenier will serve as Interim Chief Accounting Officer while continuing in his current role and compensation arrangements. The company states there are no special arrangements related to his selection and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure, and it expects Temchuk to resume her position after her leave.