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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: November 27, 2023

HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware1-1089037-0911756
(State of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


1 Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, Illinois 62715‑0001
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 217‑789‑2500

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par valueHMNNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 5.04: Temporary Suspension of Trading Under Registrant's Employee Benefit Plans
On November 27, 2023, Horace Mann Educators Corporation (the “Company”) received a notice required by Section 101(i)(2)(E) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, regarding a blackout period, described below, under the Horace Mann 401(k) Plan (the “401(k) Plan”). The Trust Provider for the 401(k) Plan is being changed and the blackout period is necessary to facilitate this change. During the blackout period, 401(k) Plan participants and beneficiaries temporarily will be unable to (1) direct or diversify investments in their individual accounts or (2) obtain a distribution, withdrawal or loan from the 401(k) Plan. The blackout period is expected to begin on December 28, 2023 and is expected to end on or about January 5, 2024 (the “Blackout Period”). Notification of the Blackout Period was sent to all participants or beneficiaries under the 401(k) Plan on November 27, 2023.
Because the 401(k) Plan includes Company common stock as an investment option, on November 27, 2023, the Company sent a notice of the Blackout Period (the “Blackout Period Notice”) to its executive officers and directors in accordance with Section 306 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Section 104 of Regulation BTR of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, informing them of the restrictions during the Blackout Period on purchasing and selling, or otherwise acquiring, disposing or transferring shares of the Company’s common stock (including derivative securities pertaining to such shares) that they acquire or have previously acquired in connection with their service or employment as a director or executive officer of the Company. A copy of the Blackout Period Notice is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
During the Blackout Period and for a period of two years after the ending date of the Blackout Period, Company stockholders, 401(k) Plan participants or beneficiaries, or other interested persons may obtain, without charge, information about the Blackout Period, including the actual beginning and ending dates of the Blackout Period, by contacting Don Carley, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, in writing at Horace Mann Educators Corporation, 1 Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, Illinois 62715-0001 or by telephone at 217-789-2500.
Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)Exhibits.
Exhibit 104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL)

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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION
By:/s/ Kimberly A. Johnson
Name:Kimberly A. Johnson
Title:Senior Vice President & Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: November 27, 2023
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Exhibit 99.1
Important Notice Concerning Your Rights Under the
Horace Mann 401(k) Plan
Date of Notice: November 27, 2023

•This notice is to inform you that the Horace Mann 401(k) Plan will be changing Trust Service Provider for their Retirement Plan (the “Plan”). As a result, the Trust Service Provider is changing from Northern Trust Services to State Street Bank and Trust Services (“SSBT”) effective January 1, 2024.
•As a result of these changes, you will be temporarily unable to direct or diversify investments in your individual account, obtain a loan, or obtain a distribution from the Plan. This period, during which you will be unable to exercise these rights otherwise available under the Plan, is called a “blackout period.” Whether or not you are planning retirement in the near future, we encourage you to carefully consider how this blackout period may affect your retirement planning, as well as your overall financial plan.
•The blackout period for the Plan is expected to begin as of the close of business at 4:00pm Eastern Time on December 28, 2023, and end during the week ending January 5, 2024. During this time, you can determine whether the blackout period has started or ended by calling your provider, Transamerica, toll-free at 1-800-713-2858.
•As previously mentioned, during the blackout period, you will be unable to direct or diversify the assets held in your Plan account. For this reason, it is important that you review and consider the appropriateness of your current investments considering your inability to direct or diversify those investments during the blackout period. For your long-term retirement security, you should consider the importance of a well-balanced and diversified investment portfolio, considering all your assets, income, and investments.
•If you have any questions concerning this notice, you should contact:
Jean Winn
Director, Benefits & Vendor Relations
The Horace Mann Companies 217.788.5108 – Phone
jean.winn@horacemann.com


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Entity Registrant Name HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION
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City Area Code 217
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