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: September 13, 2010

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, 2010 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 8.01: Other Events

On September 13, 2010, the Company issued a press release regarding Louis G. Lower II, its President and Chief Executive Officer, which is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press release dated September 13, 2010 regarding Louis G. Lower II, President and Chief Executive Officer of Horace Mann Educators Corporation.

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

Date: September 13, 2010

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

[Horace Mann Educators Corporation logo]

Horace Mann Board of Directors Announces Situation Involving CEO

Reaffirms Confidence in CEO Louis Lower

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., September 13, 2010 – The Board of Directors of Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) announced today a situation involving President and Chief Executive Officer Louis G. Lower.

Lower was involved in a traffic accident in Florida over Memorial Day weekend, and was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence (DUI) with property damage or personal injury. Lower pled guilty to the charge and last Wednesday, September 8^th, at the conclusion of due process, was sentenced to serve time in the county jail. Lower began serving his sentence that same day.

“There are no excuses to offer other than a lapse of personal character for which I take full responsibility,” said Lower. “My promise is to learn from this extremely challenging period in my life, move forward and emerge a stronger person.”

Upon learning of Lower’s sentence, the Board held meetings over the weekend to discuss the situation. “The Board was understandably dismayed by this situation, placed Mr. Lower on leave of absence and will be considering whether additional disciplinary actions are appropriate,” said Gabriel Shaheen, Chairman of the Board of Horace Mann Educators Corporation. “Nonetheless, the Board continues to have full confidence in the company’s direction, its strategic initiatives and the progress being made on those initiatives. That direction and the strategic initiatives supporting that direction were developed and were being implemented under Mr. Lower’s leadership. And in light of his exemplary service in the Springfield and insurance communities, his contrition and acceptance of full responsibility for his actions, and the fact that this is his first offense, he will return to his CEO responsibilities in late October or early November,” said Shaheen.

“I have asked Chief Financial Officer Peter Heckman to assume the additional responsibility of interim CEO with the direction to both him and the senior management team to ensure that we continue to conduct business as usual,” said Shaheen. “The Board and I have complete confidence in Mr. Heckman and the senior team and we know Horace Mann is in extremely capable hands.”

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.

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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 and 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 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2010 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.

Investor Contacts: Dwayne D. Hallman, Sr. Vice President-Finance of Horace Mann Educators Corporation, +1-217-788-5708 (or) Todd D. Nelson, Vice President-Finance of Horace Mann Educators Corporation, +1-217-788-5738

Media Contact: Richard Madden, Vice President-Communications of Horace Mann Educators Corporation, +1-217-788-5700

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