Horace Mann Educators Corporation HMN

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Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) announced a partnership with Crayola to roll out a new professional development program for teachers. The program uses Crayola's research-backed Creative Styles Tool to help educators identify and apply their own creative leadership styles in classrooms. Horace Mann plans to distribute the training nationwide, aligning elements of the rollout with Crayola's existing Creativity Week initiative for schools. This new Horace Mann and Crayola educator program is...

OLDWICK, N.J., September 25, 2026--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). 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 these Credit Rat

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Horace Mann Educators Corp (NYSE:HMN) recently announced a total dividend of $0.36 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-09-16. This upcoming payment includes a $0.36 per share cash dividend payable on 2026-09-30. As investors look forward to this payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates.

CURI, HMN and LCUT made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 2, 2026.

LCUT, SLDE and HMN made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on September 2, 2026.