Financial Performance - Insurance premiums and contract charges for the year ended December 31, 2020, were $930.7 million, with insurance premiums written and contract deposits totaling $1.4 billion[21]. - Net income for the year ended December 31, 2020, was $133.3 million, and total assets reached $13.5 billion[21]. - Direct premiums earned were $650.3 million, defined as earned premiums before reinsurance[94]. - Catastrophe losses for 2020 totaled $84.4 million, with significant events including Hurricane Laura ($9.5 million) and Derecho ($6.5 million)[53]. - The average face amount of individual life insurance policies issued in 2020 was approximately $192,000, while the average face amount of all life insurance policies in force was approximately $98,000[86]. - As of December 31, 2020, the total investment portfolio was valued at $7,262.2 million, with a carrying value of $5,582.7 million and an amortized cost of $6,705.5 million[105]. - The maximum amount of dividends that can be paid from insurance subsidiaries without prior regulatory approval in 2021 is $248.7 million[109]. - The company reported goodwill of $24.1 million and intangible assets of $158.5 million related to acquisitions, which could be impaired if expected returns are not met[153]. Market Position and Growth Opportunities - The company serves approximately 470,000 educator households, with significant growth opportunities in the K-12 public school market, which has about 6.5 million educators nationwide[26]. - The acquisition of NTA Life Enterprises in 2019 expanded the company's market share and added supplemental insurance products, including cancer and disability coverage[15][32]. - The company aims to increase its share of the education market by leveraging its market leadership and enhancing relationships with educators[30]. - Approximately 20% of households added from the NTA acquisition are public sector employees, such as firefighters, indicating potential market expansion[27]. - The company has a total of five reporting segments: Property and Casualty, Supplemental, Retirement, Life, and Corporate and Other, allowing for targeted performance evaluation[46]. Operational Strategies and Technology - The company has implemented a multi-year infrastructure upgrade, including the Guidewire platform, to enhance customer experience and streamline operations[39]. - In 2020, the company accelerated virtual engagement efforts, including online financial wellness webinars and social media campaigns, to adapt to the pandemic[35][40]. - The company has entered into third-party vendor agreements to market 529 college savings programs, enhancing its product offerings[75]. - The ability to effectively implement new technology systems is critical for the company's growth strategy, with challenges in modernizing legacy systems[168]. Risk Management - Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is integral to the company's operations, involving risk identification, assessment, and coordinated management strategies[120]. - The company acknowledges that climate change may lead to increased frequency and severity of weather-related catastrophes, adversely affecting financial results[137]. - The company maintains loss reserves for estimated ultimate liabilities, but these reserves may prove inadequate, impacting financial condition[139]. - The company faces risks related to interest rate fluctuations, which could negatively affect net interest margins from fixed annuity and life insurance products[143]. - The company limits reinsurance participation to financially strong reinsurers, but remains at risk if these reinsurers fail to meet obligations[178]. Regulatory Environment - The insurance industry is highly regulated, and changes in regulations could affect profitability and operational flexibility[186]. - The company is subject to risk-based capital requirements that could impact its ability to write business and maintain financial strength ratings[187]. - Compliance with new regulations, such as the SEC's Regulation Best Interest, may increase operational costs and impact business practices[194]. - Legislative efforts to expand insurance regulations may adversely affect the financial condition of the company[189]. Employee Engagement and Culture - The company emphasizes a strong employee engagement strategy, with nearly 90% of employees stating that serving educators is a key motivation for their work[41]. - The company faces intense competition for qualified employees, particularly in specialized areas such as underwriting and data analytics[171]. - Loss of key personnel could materially impact the business due to their skills and industry experience[172]. Investment Strategy - The investment strategy focuses on generating income to support product liabilities, primarily through investment grade fixed maturity securities[101]. - The fixed maturity securities portfolio comprised 91.4% investment grade securities, with an average credit quality of A+ and an average option-adjusted duration of 6.4 years[107]. - The company is experiencing lower investment earnings due to historically low interest rates, which may not be fully offset by lower crediting rates on fixed annuity products[144]. Litigation and Reputation Risks - The company faces substantial litigation risks, which may adversely affect its financial condition and profitability due to claims and disputes, including class action lawsuits[199]. - Negative public perception from events such as regulatory investigations or cyber incidents could harm the company's reputation, potentially reducing demand for its insurance products[200]. - Compliance with increasingly complex cybersecurity regulations may lead to legal liabilities and reputational harm, resulting in substantial remediation costs[202].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported fourth quarter core earnings of $1.13 per diluted share, a significant increase over the prior year, contributing to full-year 2020 core earnings of $3.40 per diluted share, more than 50% higher than the prior year and the highest annual core earnings ever [9][32] - Core return on equity increased to 10.5%, up from 7.3% in 2019 [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Property and Casualty (P&C) core earnings were up 40.9% for the year, reflecting a 3.8-point improvement in the reported combined ratio [35] - Supplemental segment added $130.7 million in premiums and $43.1 million to core earnings, with premium persistency rising to 90.5% [48] - Life segment core earnings were on track with expectations at $10.2 million, with sales below last year in the fourth quarter [52] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Premiums for the P&C segment were down about 7% due to lower new sales and pandemic-related premium credits [36] - Annuity contract deposits were up 4.5% for the year, indicating continued interest from educator customers [56] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging strategic enhancements made over the past several years to optimally position for growth, including the rollout of a new P&C administration system and the integration of Supplemental agents [21][22] - The commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion was emphasized, with initiatives such as establishing a DEI Council and unconscious bias training for leaders [27][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in returning to growth post-pandemic, citing strategic initiatives and improved relationships with the education community [70][81] - The guidance for 2021 core earnings per share is in the range of $3.00 to $3.20, reflecting expectations for recovery from pandemic effects and continued progress on strategic initiatives [19][34] Other Important Information - The company highlighted the importance of adapting to the changing educational environment and providing solutions to educators facing challenges due to the pandemic [12][17] - The company reported a commitment to capital generation and shareholder value creation, with plans for dividends and opportunistic share buybacks [64] Q&A Session Summary Question: Growth post-pandemic - Management discussed the focus on growth and the strategic initiatives in place to leverage a leadership position within the education market [68][71] Question: ROE definition and guidance - ROE is calculated based on fixed income realized gains and average equity, with guidance reflecting targeted capital levels [82][84] Question: Recovery in claim frequency - Management expects a gradual recovery in claim frequency and growth in both P&C and Supplemental segments throughout 2021 [87][88] Question: Impact of behavioral changes on Supplemental products - Management noted that the pandemic has influenced behavior but believes the need for coverage will remain stable [95][98] Question: Physical versus virtual school environments - Management indicated that while schools are operating in various environments, there is a strong belief in the necessity of physical education [104][106] Question: Catastrophe loss assumptions - The higher catastrophe load assumption for 2021 is based on historical averages and recent experiences, not on early 2021 data [108][109]

Full-year 2020 Investor Presentation February 3, 2020 Information as of December 31, 2020 Safe Harbor Statement and Non-GAAP Measures Certain statements made in this presentation should be considered forward-looking as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give expectations or forecasts of future events. These statements are related to our intentions, beliefs, projections, estimations or forecasts of future events or our future financial performance and ...

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Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) Q3 2020 Earnings Conference Call November 3, 2020 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Heather Wietzel - VP, IR Marita Zuraitis - President and CEO Bret Conklin - EVP and CFO Mark Desrochers - SVP and Chief Corporate Actuary Conference Call Participants John Barnidge - Piper Sandler Matt Carletti - JMP Securities Gary Ransom - Dowling & Partners Meyer Shields - KBW John Barnidge - Piper Sandler Operator Good morning, and welcome to Horace Mann Educators Third Quarter ...

Third Quarter 2020 Investor Presentation November 3, 2020 Information as of September 30, 2020 Safe Harbor Statement and Non-GAAP Measures Certain statements made in this presentation should be considered forward-looking as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give expectations or forecasts of future events. These statements are related to our intentions, beliefs, projections, estimations or forecasts of future events or our future financial performance ...

Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2020 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Heather Wietzel - VP, IR Marita Zuraitis - President & CEO Bret Conklin - EVP & CFO Mark Desrochers - SVP & Chief Corporate Actuary Ryan Greenier - SVP Finance Conference Call Participants Matt Carletti - JMP Securities John Barnidge - Piper Sandler Meyer Shields - KBW Gary Ransom - Dowling & Partners Operator Good morning and welcome to the Horace Mann Second Quarter 2020 Results Con ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 or ☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to ________ Commission file number 1-10890 HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 37-0911756 (State or ...

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ______ to ______ Commission file number 1-10890 HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incor ...