HMN: Financial results

Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition On November 3, 2026, the Company issued a news release reporting its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. The Company’s Investor Supplement and Investor Presentation will also be posted on the investors page of its website, investors.horacemann.com. Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits. Exhibit 99.1 Glossary of Selected Terms. Exhibit 99.2 News release dated November 3, 2026 reporting financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL) 1 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/ Ryan E. Greenier Name: Ryan E. Greenier Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: November 3, 2026 2