HMN Horace Mann Educators Corporation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) has released two new annuity products, giving America's educators more choices to meet their financial needs. The Goal Planning Annuity (GPA) offers educators a variable annuity product with a fixed interest account option and two optional riders that enhance the death benefit feature of the product. And, in partnership with Wilshire & Associates, a leading pension and investment consultant, GPA provides educators the opportunity to invest with some of the finest fund families and fund offerings available. Choices include: T. Rowe Price, Fidelity, Alliance, Davis, Ariel Capital Management and Putnam, among others. By utilizing tools that provide assistance in determining needs and making asset allocation decisions, educators are able to choose the right investment mix to meet their personal risk tolerance and retirement goals. Expanding Horizons is a new fixed interest rate annuity contract for more conservative investors. This product offers educators a competitive rate of interest on their retirement dollars and the choice of bonuses to optimize their benefits at retirement. "These new annuity products were designed specifically to meet the financial needs of educators and their families," says Frank D'Ambra III, senior vice president, Life and Annuity. "Horace Mann was founded by teachers for teachers and our financial service offerings reflect our ongoing commitment to the educational community." 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, Illinois. For more information, visit http://www.horacemann.com/ . DATASOURCE: Horace Mann Educators Corporation CONTACT: Paul Wappel, AVP, Public Relations of The Horace Mann Companies, +1-217-788-5373, or Web site: http://www.horacemann.com/

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