Horace Mann Educators (HMN) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, to be held virtually at 9:00 AM CDT.

• Shareholders can vote online, by phone, mail, or during the virtual meeting.

• Proxy materials, including the Notice, Proxy Statement, and Annual Report/10-K, are available online.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of nine directors is proposed, with all nominees recommended by the board.

• Advisory vote to approve named executive officers' compensation is on the agenda.

• Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2026.

• Proxies may vote on other business that may properly come before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Director nominees include Thomas A. Bradley, Victor P. Fetter, Perry G. Hines, Mark E. Konen, Beverley J. McClure, H. Wade Reece, Aaliyah A. Samuel, EdD, Elaine A. Sarsynski, and Marita Zuraitis.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees.