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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Horace Mann Educators Corporation and Its Subsidiaries
OLDWICK, N.J., September 12, 2025--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "a" (Excellent) of the property/casualty (P/C) and life/health (L/H) members of Horace Mann Educators Corporation (HMEC) (headquartered in Springfield, IL) [NYSE: HMN]. Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of "bbb" (Good) of HMEC and the associated Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs). The outlook of thes
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