0001144204-13-058362.txt : 20131104 0001144204-13-058362.hdr.sgml : 20131104 20131101181258 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-13-058362 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20131101 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20131104 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20131101 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORP /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000850141 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331] IRS NUMBER: 370911756 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10890 FILM NUMBER: 131187210 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 HORACE MANN PLZ CITY: SPRINGFIELD STATE: IL ZIP: 62715-0001 BUSINESS PHONE: 2177892500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 HORACE MANN PLZ CITY: SPRINGFIELD STATE: IL ZIP: 62715-0001 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920108 8-K 1 v359001_8k.htm FORM 8-K

 

 

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 1, 2013

 

 

HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 1-10890 37-0911756
(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))

 

 

 

 
 

 

Forward-looking Information

 

Statements included in the accompanying press release that state Horace Mann Educators Corporation's (the “Company”) or its management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of future events or the Company's future financial performance are forward-looking statements and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Horace Mann is not under any obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. It is important to note that the Company's actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Please refer to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 and the Company's past and future filings and reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.

 

Item 5.02: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

 

Announced Retirement of Executive Vice President, Property & Casualty

 

On November 1, 2013, the Company issued a press release announcing that Thomas C. Wilkinson, its Executive Vice President, Property & Casualty, will retire on December 31, 2013. That press release is incorporated by reference herein.

 

Appointment of Executive Vice President, Property & Casualty

 

The Company’s November 1, 2013 press release also announced the appointment of Stephen P. Cardinal, as its Executive Vice President, Property & Casualty, effective November 1, 2013. That press release is incorporated by reference herein.

 

The Company’s marketing, sales and distribution operations will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer, Marita Zuraitis.

 

Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)Exhibits.

 

99.1      Press release dated November 1, 2013 announcing leadership changes in the Company’s Property & Casualty segment.

 

 
 

 

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/ Bret A. Conklin
    Name:  Bret A. Conklin
Title:   Senior Vice President & Controller
           (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

Date: November 1, 2013

 

 

 

 EX-99.1 2 v359001_ex99-1.htm PRESS RELEASE
Exhibit 99.1
 
[Horace Mann Educators Corporation logo]
 

Horace Mann Announces Property and Casualty Leadership Changes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) announced today that Stephen P. Cardinal will be leading the Property and Casualty business effective immediately, as Executive Vice President, Property and Casualty. Cardinal succeeds Thomas C. Wilkinson, who will retire at the end of the year.

In his new role, Cardinal will be responsible for all facets of Property and Casualty strategy and operations, including the development of a full suite of products that protect the short term risks of educator customers throughout their lifetime, as well as moving the organization closer to achieving its financial goals.

To assist Cardinal, Horace Mann announced that William J. Caldwell, Jr. will join the company on November 4th in the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Personal Lines. Caldwell joins Horace Mann from QBE North America. He served as Head of Property Product at QBE and Senior Vice President of Product Management at Bank of America.

"The appointment of a seasoned Horace Mann leader that deeply understands the needs and purchasing habits of our niche educator market, combined with the hiring of Bill Caldwell, an innovative executive with extensive personal lines insurance experience and industry knowledge, bodes well for the future success of our Property and Casualty business," said Marita Zuraitis, President and CEO.

"As we continue to look at the structure of our organization and weigh it against the needs and challenges of our strategic direction, the distribution and marketing functions that previously reported to Steve will report directly to me. These changes put us on the right path to achieve our vision of being a more dominant player, providing top tier customer experiences and delivering segmented products to our educator customer base," added Zuraitis.

Cardinal joined Horace Mann in 2008 as Executive Vice President, Marketing, and has over 20 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. His career has included positions of increasing responsibility at MetLife, Allstate and Countrywide Insurance Services.

Caldwell has over 20 years of insurance industry experience. He has spent his career in positions of increasing responsibility at QBE North America, Bank of America, Unitrin, eCoverage, GE and Liberty Mutual.

Horace Mann -- the largest national multiline insurance company focusing on educators' financial needs -- provides auto and homeowners insurance, retirement annuities, life insurance and other financial solutions. Founded by Educators for Educators® in 1945, the company is headquartered in Springfield, Ill. For more information, visit www.horacemann.com.

Statements included in this news release that are not historical in nature are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Horace Mann is not under any obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Please refer to the company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as past and future filings and reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.



CONTACT: Investor Relations, Ryan Greenier, 217-788-5738, Ryan.Greenier@horacemann.com, or Media Relations, Michelle Eccles, 217-788-5394, Michelle.Eccles@horacemann.com