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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: December 2, 2003
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
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Item 5: Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On December 2, 2003, Moody's Investors Service, Inc. issued a press release
announcing downgrades of Horace Mann Educators Corporation's insurance financial
strength ratings (to "A3" from "A2") and senior debt ratings (to "Baa3" from
"Baa2"). The outlook for the senior debt rating and the insurance financial
strength rating for the property and casualty operating subsidiaries remains
negative. The outlook for the insurance financial strength rating for the life
operating subsidiary is stable. A copy of the press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7: Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release issued by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
on December 2, 2003 regarding the insurance financial
strength and senior debt ratings of Horace Mann Educators
Corporation.
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
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Name: Bret A. Conklin
Title: Senior Vice President & Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: December 3, 2003
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