UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q 

    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20212022
or
    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________ to ________
Commission file number 1-10890

HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware37-0911756
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1 Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, Illinois      62715-0001
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 217-789-2500
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par valueHMNNew York Stock Exchange


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.). Yes No

As of April 30, 2021,2022, the registrant had 41,483,52241,431,097 common shares, $0.001 par value, outstanding.



HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 20212022
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. I Consolidated Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Horace Mann Educators Corporation:

Results of Review of Interim Financial Information
We have reviewed the consolidated balance sheetsheets of Horace Mann Educators Corporation and subsidiaries (the Company) as of March 31, 2021,2022, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss)loss and changes in shareholders' equity for the three-month periodperiods ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, and cash flows for the three-month periodperiods ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated interim financial information). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the consolidated interim financial information for it to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheetsheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020,2021, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 26, 2021,25, 2022, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020,2021, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
Basis for Review Results
This consolidated interim financial information is the responsibility of the Company’s management. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of consolidated interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
 
/s/ KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP
  
Chicago, Illinois 
May 7, 20219, 2022 
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HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
($ in millions, except share data)
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Investments
Fixed maturity securities, available for sale, at fair value
(amortized cost, net 2021, $5,992.7; 2020, $5,788.6)
$6,356.3 $6,345.3 
Equity securities at fair value140.0 121.6 
Limited partnership interests505.2 449.0 
Short-term and other investments311.6 346.3 
Total investments7,313.1 7,262.2 
Cash39.4 22.3 
Deferred policy acquisition costs262.5 229.8 
Deposit asset on reinsurance2,442.2 2,420.9 
Intangible assets155.2 158.5 
Goodwill43.5 43.5 
Other assets436.7 443.2 
Separate Account (variable annuity) assets3,052.9 2,891.4 
Total assets$13,745.5 $13,471.8 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Policy liabilities
Investment contract and policy reserves$6,480.0 $6,445.3 
Unpaid claims and claim expenses452.5 438.8 
Unearned premiums250.3 264.5 
Total policy liabilities7,182.8 7,148.6 
Other policyholder funds885.1 751.3 
Other liabilities494.4 453.1 
Short-term debt135.0 135.0 
Long-term debt302.4 302.3 
Separate Account (variable annuity) liabilities3,052.9 2,891.4 
Total liabilities12,052.6 11,681.7 
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, authorized
1,000,000 shares; NaN issued
Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 75,000,000 shares;
issued, 2021, 66,408,710; 2020, 66,316,797
0.1 0.1 
Additional paid-in capital489.2 488.4 
Retained earnings1,460.8 1,434.6 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: 
Net unrealized investment gains on fixed maturity securities243.6 366.3 
Net funded status of benefit plans(11.2)(11.2)
Treasury stock, at cost, 2021, 24,942,064 shares;
2020, 24,902,579 shares
(489.6)(488.1)
Total shareholders’ equity1,692.9 1,790.1 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$13,745.5 $13,471.8 

March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
Assets
Investments
Fixed maturity securities, available for sale, at fair value
(amortized cost, net 2022, $5,970.7; 2021, $5,797.7)
$5,987.4 $6,239.3 
Equity securities at fair value126.8 147.2 
Limited partnership interests801.9 712.8 
Short-term and other investments337.0 350.2 
Total investments7,253.1 7,449.5 
Cash49.1 133.7 
Deferred policy acquisition costs323.5 248.0 
Reinsurance balances receivable510.9 153.2 
Deposit asset on reinsurance2,491.8 2,481.5 
Intangible assets200.6 145.4 
Goodwill56.3 43.5 
Other assets320.2 288.1 
Separate Account (variable annuity) assets3,221.9 3,441.0 
Total assets$14,427.4 $14,383.9 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Policy liabilities
Investment contract and policy reserves$7,020.2 $6,577.8 
Unpaid claims and claim expenses475.7 425.9 
Unearned premiums244.4 255.1 
Total policy liabilities7,740.3 7,258.8 
Other policyholder funds1,009.8 945.9 
Other liabilities415.9 428.2 
Short-term debt249.0 249.0 
Long-term debt253.7 253.6 
Separate Account (variable annuity) liabilities3,221.9 3,441.0 
Total liabilities12,890.6 12,576.5 
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, authorized
1,000,000 shares; none issued
— — 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 75,000,000 shares;
issued, 2022, 66,484,165; 2021, 66,436,821
0.1 0.1 
Additional paid-in capital496.6 495.3 
Retained earnings1,525.9 1,524.9 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: 
Net unrealized investment gains on fixed maturity securities20.0 290.7 
Net funded status of benefit plans(10.2)(10.2)
Treasury stock, at cost, 2022, 25,103,083 shares;
2021, 25,043,337 shares
(495.6)(493.4)
Total shareholders’ equity1,536.8 1,807.4 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$14,427.4 $14,383.9 






See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)LOSS (UNAUDITED)
($ in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020 20222021
Statements of OperationsStatements of OperationsStatements of Operations
RevenuesRevenuesRevenues
Premiums and contract charges earned$227.6 $236.3 
Net premiums and contract charges earnedNet premiums and contract charges earned$255.9 $227.6 
Net investment incomeNet investment income95.5 82.3 Net investment income97.9 95.5 
Net investment lossesNet investment losses(9.0)(18.5)Net investment losses(15.5)(9.0)
Other incomeOther income7.9 7.2 Other income8.5 7.9 
Total revenuesTotal revenues322.0 307.3 Total revenues346.8 322.0 
Benefits, losses and expensesBenefits, losses and expensesBenefits, losses and expenses
Benefits, claims and settlement expensesBenefits, claims and settlement expenses134.3 138.7 Benefits, claims and settlement expenses177.0 134.3 
Interest creditedInterest credited50.6 51.5 Interest credited40.8 50.6 
Operating expensesOperating expenses58.0 60.7 Operating expenses76.8 58.0 
DAC unlocking and amortization expenseDAC unlocking and amortization expense24.1 30.0 DAC unlocking and amortization expense26.4 24.1 
Intangible asset amortization expenseIntangible asset amortization expense3.3 3.7 Intangible asset amortization expense4.2 3.3 
Interest expenseInterest expense3.5 4.2 Interest expense3.9 3.5 
Total benefits, losses and expensesTotal benefits, losses and expenses273.8 288.8 Total benefits, losses and expenses329.1 273.8 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes48.2 18.5 Income before income taxes17.7 48.2 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense8.9 Income tax expense3.2 8.9 
Net incomeNet income$39.3 $18.5 Net income$14.5 $39.3 
Net income per shareNet income per shareNet income per share
BasicBasic$0.94 $0.44 Basic$0.35 $0.94 
DilutedDiluted$0.93 $0.44 Diluted$0.35 $0.93 
Weighted average number of shares and equivalent sharesWeighted average number of shares and equivalent sharesWeighted average number of shares and equivalent shares
BasicBasic41.9 41.8 Basic41.9 41.9 
DilutedDiluted42.1 42.0 Diluted42.1 42.1 
Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Statements of Comprehensive LossStatements of Comprehensive Loss
Net incomeNet income$39.3 $18.5 Net income$14.5 $39.3 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Change in net unrealized investment gains
(losses) on fixed maturity securities
Change in net unrealized investment gains
(losses) on fixed maturity securities
(122.7)(93.8)
Change in net unrealized investment gains
(losses) on fixed maturity securities
(270.7)(122.7)
Change in net funded status of benefit plansChange in net funded status of benefit plansChange in net funded status of benefit plans— — 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(122.7)(93.8)
Comprehensive income (loss)$(83.4)$(75.3)
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss(270.7)(122.7)
Comprehensive lossComprehensive loss$(256.2)$(83.4)








See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
($ in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021202020222021
Common stock, $0.001 par valueCommon stock, $0.001 par valueCommon stock, $0.001 par value
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$0.1 $0.1 Beginning balance$0.1 $0.1 
Options exercisedOptions exercised— — Options exercised— — 
Conversion of common stock unitsConversion of common stock units— — Conversion of common stock units— — 
Conversion of restricted stock unitsConversion of restricted stock units— — Conversion of restricted stock units— — 
Ending balanceEnding balance0.1 0.1 Ending balance0.1 0.1 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital
Beginning balanceBeginning balance488.4 481.0 Beginning balance495.3 488.4 
Options exercised and conversion of common stock units and
restricted stock units
Options exercised and conversion of common stock units and
restricted stock units
(1.2)(0.2)
Options exercised and conversion of common stock
units and restricted stock units
(0.6)(1.2)
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense2.0 1.1 Share-based compensation expense1.9 2.0 
Ending balanceEnding balance489.2 481.9 Ending balance496.6 489.2 
Retained earningsRetained earningsRetained earnings
Beginning balanceBeginning balance1,434.6 1,352.5 Beginning balance1,524.9 1,434.6 
Net incomeNet income39.3 18.5 Net income14.5 39.3 
Dividends, 2021, $0.31 per share; 2020, $0.30 per share(13.1)(12.7)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle— (0.5)
Dividends, 2022, $0.32 per share; 2021, $0.31 per shareDividends, 2022, $0.32 per share; 2021, $0.31 per share(13.5)(13.1)
Ending balanceEnding balance1,460.8 1,357.8 Ending balance1,525.9 1,460.8 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Beginning balanceBeginning balance355.1 219.7 Beginning balance280.5 355.1 
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) on fixed maturity
securities
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) on fixed maturity
securities
(122.7)(93.8)
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)
on fixed maturity securities
(270.7)(122.7)
Change in net funded status of benefit plansChange in net funded status of benefit plans— — Change in net funded status of benefit plans— — 
Ending balanceEnding balance232.4 125.9 Ending balance9.8 232.4 
Treasury stock, at costTreasury stock, at costTreasury stock, at cost
Beginning balanceBeginning balance(488.1)(486.0)Beginning balance(493.4)(488.1)
Acquisition of sharesAcquisition of shares(1.5)(2.1)Acquisition of shares(2.2)(1.5)
Ending balanceEnding balance(489.6)(488.1)Ending balance(495.6)(489.6)
Shareholders' equity at end of periodShareholders' equity at end of period$1,692.9 $1,477.6 Shareholders' equity at end of period$1,536.8 $1,692.9 

















See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
($ in millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021202020222021
Cash flows - operating activitiesCash flows - operating activitiesCash flows - operating activities
Net incomeNet income$39.3 $18.5 Net income$14.5 $39.3 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net investment losses Net investment losses9.0 18.5  Net investment losses15.5 9.0 
Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on
fixed maturity securities, net
0.2 0.9 
Depreciation and intangible asset amortization Depreciation and intangible asset amortization5.5 5.3  Depreciation and intangible asset amortization3.8 5.5 
Share-based compensation expense Share-based compensation expense2.2 1.2  Share-based compensation expense2.1 2.2 
Income from equity method investments, net of dividends or distributions Income from equity method investments, net of dividends or distributions1.6 (6.8)
Changes in: Changes in: Changes in:
Accrued investment income Accrued investment income(5.0)(9.5) Accrued investment income(4.5)(5.0)
Insurance liabilities Insurance liabilities78.0 65.7  Insurance liabilities450.5 80.8 
Premium receivables3.8 2.2 
Deferred policy acquisitions2.5 (4.4)
Reinsurance recoverables(1.2)0.3 
Amounts due under reinsurance agreements Amounts due under reinsurance agreements(357.7)(4.0)
Income tax liabilities Income tax liabilities8.9 1.1  Income tax liabilities3.4 8.9 
Other operating assets and liabilities Other operating assets and liabilities2.7 (15.8) Other operating assets and liabilities(31.0)9.0 
Other Other(3.9)3.4  Other(2.5)3.1 
Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash provided by operating activities142.0 87.4 Net cash provided by operating activities95.7 142.0 
Cash flows - investing activitiesCash flows - investing activities  Cash flows - investing activities  
Fixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securities  Fixed maturity securities  
PurchasesPurchases(478.4)(535.3)Purchases(397.4)(478.4)
SalesSales95.5 98.2 Sales168.3 95.5 
Maturities, paydowns, calls and redemptionsMaturities, paydowns, calls and redemptions176.3 237.9 Maturities, paydowns, calls and redemptions234.4 176.3 
Equity securitiesEquity securitiesEquity securities
PurchasesPurchases(28.4)(4.1)Purchases(1.1)(28.4)
Sales and repaymentsSales and repayments0.4 1.5 Sales and repayments6.8 0.4 
Limited partnership interestsLimited partnership interestsLimited partnership interests
PurchasesPurchases(58.6)(14.1)Purchases(111.0)(58.6)
SalesSales13.7 2.3 Sales20.5 13.7 
Change in short-term and other investments, netChange in short-term and other investments, net40.0 73.6 Change in short-term and other investments, net26.2 40.0 
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquiredAcquisition of business, net of cash acquired(164.4)— 
Net cash used in investing activities Net cash used in investing activities(239.5)(140.0)Net cash used in investing activities(217.7)(239.5)
Cash flows - financing activitiesCash flows - financing activities  Cash flows - financing activities  
Dividends paid to shareholdersDividends paid to shareholders(12.9)(12.4)Dividends paid to shareholders(13.2)(12.9)
Acquisition of treasury stockAcquisition of treasury stock(1.5)(2.1)Acquisition of treasury stock(2.2)(1.5)
Proceeds from exercise of stock optionsProceeds from exercise of stock options0.3 0.5 Proceeds from exercise of stock options— 0.3 
Withholding tax payments on RSUs tenderedWithholding tax payments on RSUs tendered(1.7)(1.3)Withholding tax payments on RSUs tendered(0.9)(1.7)
Annuity contracts: variable, fixed and FHLB funding agreements  
Annuity contracts: variable, fixed and FHLB funding agreements:Annuity contracts: variable, fixed and FHLB funding agreements:  
DepositsDeposits235.8 192.7 Deposits182.8 235.8 
Benefits, withdrawals and net transfers to
Separate Account (variable annuity) assets
Benefits, withdrawals and net transfers to
Separate Account (variable annuity) assets
(101.1)(101.7)Benefits, withdrawals and net transfers to
Separate Account (variable annuity) assets
(117.9)(101.1)
Life policy accounts 
Life policy accounts:Life policy accounts: 
DepositsDeposits2.2 2.5 Deposits2.2 2.2 
Withdrawals and surrendersWithdrawals and surrenders(1.1)(1.2)Withdrawals and surrenders(0.8)(1.1)
Change in deposit asset on reinsuranceChange in deposit asset on reinsurance(2.8)(13.3)Change in deposit asset on reinsurance(14.2)(2.8)
Change in book overdraftsChange in book overdrafts(2.6)4.6 Change in book overdrafts1.6 (2.6)
Net cash provided by financing activities Net cash provided by financing activities114.6 68.3 Net cash provided by financing activities37.4 114.6 
Net increase in cash17.1 15.7 
Net (decrease) increase in cashNet (decrease) increase in cash(84.6)17.1 
Cash at beginning of periodCash at beginning of period22.3 25.5 Cash at beginning of period133.7 22.3 
Cash at end of periodCash at end of period$39.4 $41.2 Cash at end of period$49.1 $39.4 



See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Business
Horace Mann Educators Corporation is a holding company for insurance subsidiaries that market and underwrite personal lines of property and casualty insurance products (primarily personal lines of automobileauto and property insurance), life insurance products, retirement products (primarily tax-qualified fixed and variable annuities), voluntary supplemental insurance products (primarily cancer, heart, hospital, supplemental disability and accident coverages), retirementand employer-sponsored group benefit products (primarily tax-qualified fixedshort-term and variable annuities)long-term group disability, and group term life insurance products,coverages), primarily to K-12 teachers, administrators and other employees of public schools and their families (collectively, HMEC, the Company or Horace Mann).
As described more fully in Note 2, the Company acquired Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc. (Madison National) effective January 1, 2022. In conjunction with the acquisition, management changed how it manages and conducts business resulting in three operating segments: (1) Property & Casualty, (2) Life & Retirement, and (3) Supplemental & Group Benefits (which includes the results of Madison National).
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP, but are not required for interim reporting purposes, have been omitted. These Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in Part II - Item 8 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto are unaudited. These financial statements reflect all adjustments (generally consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The Company's significant accounting policies are summarized in Part II - Item 8, Note 1 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.
The Company has reclassified the presentation of certain prior period information to conform to the current year's presentation.
Consolidation
All intercompany transactions and balances between HMEC and its subsidiaries and affiliates have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the reporting date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
The most significant critical accounting estimates include valuation of hard-to-value fixed maturity securities, (including evaluation of impairments),credit loss impairments for fixed maturity securities, evaluation of goodwill and intangible assets for impairment, valuation of annuity and life deferred policy acquisition costs, valuation of liabilities for property and casualty unpaid claims and claim expenses, and valuation of certain investment contracts and policy reserves.reserves and valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed under purchase accounting and purchase price allocation.
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NOTE 1 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Future Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Accounting for Long-Duration Insurance Contracts
In August 2018, the FASB issued accounting and disclosure guidance that contains targeted improvements to the accounting and disclosure guidance for long-duration insurance contracts. Under the new guidance, the cash flow assumptions used to measure the liability for future policy benefits for traditional insurance contracts will be required to be updated at least annually with changes recognized as a benefit expense (i.e., assumptions will no longer be locked-in).
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NOTE 1 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Insurance entities will be required to use a standard discount rate to measure the liabilities that will be equivalent to the yield from a high-quality bond. The new guidance also changes the amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (DAC) to be on a constant-level basis over the expected term of the related contracts with no interest accruing on the DAC balance. The new guidance also introduces a new category of contract features associated with deposit type contracts referred to as market risk benefits (MRBs). Contract features meeting the definition of a MRB will be measured at fair value. New disclosures will be required for long-duration insurance contracts in order to provide better transparency into the exposure of insurance entities and the drivers of their results. For public business entities, the guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those years. With regards to the liability for future policy benefits and DAC, the guidance applies to contracts in force as of the beginning of the earliest period presented and may be applied retrospectively. With regards to MRBs, the guidance is to be applied retrospectively at the beginning of the earliest period presented. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on the results of operations and financial position of the Company.
NOTE 2 - Acquisitions
Effective January 1, 2022, the Company acquired all the equity interests in Madison National pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement (Agreement) dated as of July 14, 2021. The adjusted purchase price of the transaction was $172.3 million. The seller of Madison National has a potential earn-out of up to $12.5 million payable in cash, if specified financial targets are achieved by the end of 2023. The adjusted purchase price is subject to finalization within 165 days of the acquisition date pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. As a result of the acquisition, Madison National became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Madison National is a leading writer of employer-sponsored benefits provided to educators by K-12 school districts. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Madison National offers short- term and long-term group disability, group term life, and worksite solutions products, including accident and critical illness.
Madison National's results are being reported in the operating segment titled "Supplemental & Group Benefits". The amount of revenues and pretax loss for Madison National since the date of acquisition included in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are $40.0 million and $(0.7) million (inclusive of the $1.2 million non-cash impact from amortization of intangible assets under purchase accounting), respectively.
The Company has not yet completed the process of estimating the fair value of Madison National assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including, but not limited to, intangible assets, policy reserves and certain tax-related balances. Accordingly, the Company’s preliminary estimates and the allocation of the adjusted purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are subject to change as the Company completes the process. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805, Business Combinations, changes if any, to the preliminary estimates and allocation of the adjusted purchase price will be reported in the Company’s financial statements as an adjustment to the opening balance sheet. Based on the Company’s preliminary allocation of the adjusted purchase price, the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were as follows:
Horace Mann Educators Corporation7Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q



NOTE 2 - Acquisitions (continued)
($ in millions)
Assets:
Investments$90.4 
Cash and short-term investments123.4 
Reinsurance recoverable356.0 
Intangible assets(1)
59.4 
Other assets23.2 
Liabilities:
Investment contract and policy reserves274.5 
Unpaid claims and claim expenses48.2 
Unearned premiums1.5 
Other policyholder funds152.8 
Other liabilities15.9 
Total identifiable net assets acquired159.5 
Goodwill(2)
12.8 
Purchase price$172.3 
(1)    Intangible assets consist of the value of business acquired, value of customer relationships and state licenses. The intangible assets that are amortizable have estimated lives of one to ten years. See Note 5 for further information.
(2)    The amount of goodwill that is expected to be deductible for federal income tax purposes is $18.6 million.
NOTE 3 - Investments
Net Investment Income
The components of net investment income for the following periods were as follows:
($ in millions)($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021202020222021
Fixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securities$58.0 $59.4 Fixed maturity securities$58.6 $58.0 
Equity securitiesEquity securities1.1 1.2 Equity securities1.3 1.1 
Limited partnership interestsLimited partnership interests11.3 (2.7)Limited partnership interests13.0 11.3 
Short-term and other investmentsShort-term and other investments2.8 2.9 Short-term and other investments2.7 2.8 
Investment expensesInvestment expenses(2.1)(2.2)Investment expenses(2.6)(2.1)
Net investment income - investment portfolioNet investment income - investment portfolio71.1 58.6 Net investment income - investment portfolio73.0 71.1 
Investment income - deposit asset on reinsuranceInvestment income - deposit asset on reinsurance24.4 23.7 Investment income - deposit asset on reinsurance24.9 24.4 
Total net investment incomeTotal net investment income$95.5 $82.3 Total net investment income$97.9 $95.5 
Net Investment Gains (Losses)Losses
Net investment (losses) gains (losses) for the following periods were as follows:
($ in millions)($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021202020222021
Fixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securities$(5.4)$1.1 Fixed maturity securities$(2.3)$(5.4)
Equity securitiesEquity securities(2.7)(14.7)Equity securities(15.5)(2.7)
Short-term investments and otherShort-term investments and other(0.9)(4.9)Short-term investments and other2.3 (0.9)
Net investment lossesNet investment losses$(9.0)$(18.5)Net investment losses$(15.5)$(9.0)

The Company, from time to time, sells invested assetsfixed maturity securities subsequent to the reporting date that were considered temporarily impaired at such reporting date. Such sales are due to issuer specific events occurring subsequent to the reporting date that result in a change in the Company's intent or ability to hold an invested asset.sell a fixed maturity security. The types of events that may result in a sale include significant changes in the economic facts and circumstances related to the invested asset, significant unforeseen changes in liquidity needs, or changes in the Company's investment strategy.
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NOTE 23 - Investments (continued)
Net Investment Gains (Losses)Losses by Transaction Type
The following table reconciles net investment gains (losses)losses by transaction type:
($ in millions)($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021202020222021
Credit loss impairments(1)
Credit loss impairments(1)
$(1.1)$
Credit loss impairments(1)
$(0.9)$(1.1)
Intent-to-sell impairmentsIntent-to-sell impairments(2.1)(3.7)Intent-to-sell impairments(0.9)(2.1)
Total impairments on investments recognized in net incomeTotal impairments on investments recognized in net income(3.2)(3.7)Total impairments on investments recognized in net income(1.8)(3.2)
Sales and other, netSales and other, net(2.1)4.5 Sales and other, net1.1 (2.1)
Change in fair value - equity securitiesChange in fair value - equity securities(2.8)(14.5)Change in fair value - equity securities(17.1)(2.8)
Change in fair value and gains (losses) realized
on settlements - derivatives
(0.9)(4.8)
Change in fair value and losses realized
on settlements - derivatives
Change in fair value and losses realized
on settlements - derivatives
2.3 (0.9)
Net investment lossesNet investment losses$(9.0)$(18.5)Net investment losses$(15.5)$(9.0)
(1)    For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized a valuation allowance of $0.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively, for credit loss impairments with respect to fixed maturity securities available for sale.
Allowance for Credit Loss Impairments on Fixed Maturity Securities
The following table presents changes in the allowance for credit loss impairments on fixed maturity securities classified as available for sale for the category of other asset-backed securities (no other categories of fixed maturity securities have an allowance for credit loss impairments):
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Beginning balance$7.7 $— 
Credit losses on fixed maturity securities for which credit losses were not previously reported— 1.1 
Net increase related to credit losses previously reported0.9 — 
Reduction of credit allowances related to sales— — 
Write-offs(0.3)— 
Ending balance$8.3 $1.1 

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NOTE 3 - Investments (continued)
Fixed Maturity Securities
The Company's investment portfolio is comprised primarily of fixed maturity securities. Amortized cost, net, gross unrealized investment gains (losses) and fair values of all fixed maturity securities in the portfolio were as follows:
($ in millions)($ in millions)Amortized
Cost, net
Gross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
($ in millions)Amortized
Cost, net
Gross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
March 31, 2021
March 31, 2022March 31, 2022
Fixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securities
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:(1)
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:(1)
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:(1)
Mortgage-backed securitiesMortgage-backed securities$627.1 $52.9 $1.7 $678.3 Mortgage-backed securities$613.4 $15.2 $13.1 $615.5 
Other, including U.S. Treasury securitiesOther, including U.S. Treasury securities444.2 25.4 11.3 458.3 Other, including U.S. Treasury securities372.5 11.5 20.9 363.1 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds1,609.9 161.7 3.5 1,768.1 Municipal bonds1,530.9 72.2 23.6 1,579.5 
Foreign government bondsForeign government bonds40.1 4.4 44.5 Foreign government bonds41.3 1.4 0.1 42.6 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds2,063.6 148.6 18.0 2,194.2 Corporate bonds2,308.1 63.4 75.5 2,296.0 
Other asset-backed securitiesOther asset-backed securities1,207.8 19.2 14.1 1,212.9 Other asset-backed securities1,104.5 7.1 20.9 1,090.7 
TotalsTotals$5,992.7 $412.2 $48.6 $6,356.3 Totals$5,970.7 $170.8 $154.1 $5,987.4 
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021
Fixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securities
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:(1)
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:(1)
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:(1)
Mortgage-backed securitiesMortgage-backed securities$605.5 $79.6 $0.3 $684.8 Mortgage-backed securities$612.1 $51.9 $1.5 $662.5 
Other, including U.S. Treasury securitiesOther, including U.S. Treasury securities395.0 39.2 1.0 433.2 Other, including U.S. Treasury securities342.5 27.7 4.3 365.9 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds1,612.3 215.7 0.5 1,827.5 Municipal bonds1,519.7 184.4 0.7 1,703.4 
Foreign government bondsForeign government bonds40.2 4.9 45.1 Foreign government bonds40.2 3.4 — 43.6 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds1,905.2 221.6 3.9 2,122.9 Corporate bonds2,217.7 176.2 5.2 2,388.7 
Other asset-backed securitiesOther asset-backed securities1,230.4 24.1 22.7 1,231.8 Other asset-backed securities1,065.5 16.6 6.9 1,075.2 
TotalsTotals$5,788.6 $585.1 $28.4 $6,345.3 Totals$5,797.7 $460.2 $18.6 $6,239.3 
(1)    Fair value includes securities issued by Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) of $373.3$346.8 million and $387.1$376.7 million; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC) of $333.6$303.7 million and $344.3$326.5 million; and Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) of $125.7$100.7 million and $132.3$112.1 million as of March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.
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NOTE 23 - Investments (continued)
The following table presents the fair value and gross unrealized losses for fixed maturity securities in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. The Company views the decrease in fair value of all of the fixed maturity securities with unrealized losses at March 31, 20212022 — which was driven largely by increasing interest rates, spread widening, financial market illiquidity and/or market volatility from the date of acquisition — as temporary. As of March 31, 2021,2022, the Company has not made the decision to sell and it is not more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the fixed maturity securities with unrealized losses before an anticipated recovery in value. Therefore, it was determined that the unrealized losses on the fixed maturity securities presented in the table below were not indicative of any impairments as of March 31, 2021.2022.
($ in millions)($ in millions)12 Months or LessMore than 12 MonthsTotal($ in millions)12 Months or LessMore than 12 MonthsTotal
Fair ValueGross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair ValueGross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair ValueGross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair ValueGross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair ValueGross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair ValueGross
Unrealized
Losses
March 31, 2021
March 31, 2022March 31, 2022
Fixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securities
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:
Mortgage-backed securitiesMortgage-backed securities$24.0 $1.5 $3.1 $0.2 $27.1 $1.7 Mortgage-backed securities$238.4 $10.7 $11.0 $2.4 $249.4 $13.1 
OtherOther172.4 11.3 172.4 11.3 Other116.2 9.2 50.4 11.7 166.6 20.9 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds126.5 3.4 5.4 0.1 131.9 3.5 Municipal bonds456.0 23.4 1.4 0.2 457.4 23.6 
Foreign government bondsForeign government bonds0.5 0.5 Foreign government bonds1.5 0.1 — — 1.5 0.1 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds382.1 16.4 47.1 1.6 429.2 18.0 Corporate bonds1,012.5 66.7 74.9 8.8 1,087.4 75.5 
Other asset-backed securitiesOther asset-backed securities137.1 1.3 359.4 12.8 496.5 14.1 Other asset-backed securities637.5 14.5 160.2 6.4 797.7 20.9 
TotalTotal$842.6 $33.9 $415.0 $14.7 $1,257.6 $48.6 Total$2,462.1 $124.6 $297.9 $29.5 $2,760.0 $154.1 
Number of positions with a
gross unrealized loss
Number of positions with a
gross unrealized loss
548 200 748 
Number of positions with a
gross unrealized loss
1,756 189 1,945 
Fair value as a percentage of total fixed
maturity securities at fair value
Fair value as a percentage of total fixed
maturity securities at fair value
13.3 %6.5 %19.8 %
Fair value as a percentage of total fixed
maturity securities at fair value
41.1 %5.0 %46.1 %
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021
Fixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securities
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:
Mortgage-backed securitiesMortgage-backed securities$4.9 $0.1 $2.6 $0.2 $7.5 $0.3 Mortgage-backed securities$67.4 $1.3 $3.9 $0.2 $71.3 $1.5 
OtherOther95.9 1.0 95.9 1.0 Other59.5 1.7 35.1 2.6 94.6 4.3 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds18.1 0.5 18.1 0.5 Municipal bonds56.8 0.7 0.6 — 57.4 0.7 
Foreign government bondsForeign government bondsForeign government bonds— — — — — — 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds126.6 3.7 10.9 0.2 137.5 3.9 Corporate bonds220.7 3.8 44.1 1.4 264.8 5.2 
Other asset-backed securitiesOther asset-backed securities316.9 17.2 409.3 5.5 726.2 22.7 Other asset-backed securities379.0 3.8 128.2 3.1 507.2 6.9 
TotalTotal$562.4 $22.5 $422.8 $5.9 $985.2 $28.4 Total$783.4 $11.3 $211.9 $7.3 $995.3 $18.6 
Number of positions with a
gross unrealized loss
Number of positions with a
gross unrealized loss
308 123 431 
Number of positions with a
gross unrealized loss
516 122 638 
Fair value as a percentage of total fixed
maturity securities at fair value
Fair value as a percentage of total fixed
maturity securities at fair value
8.9 %6.7 %15.6 %
Fair value as a percentage of total fixed
maturity securities at fair value
12.6 %3.4 %16.0 %

Fixed maturity securities with an investment grade rating represented 91.8%90.6% of the gross unrealized losses as of March 31, 2021.2022. With respect to fixed maturity securities involving securitized financial assets, the underlying collateral cash flows were stress tested to determine there was no adverse change in the present value of cash flows below the amortized cost basis.
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NOTE 23 - Investments (continued)
Maturities of Fixed Maturity Securities
The following table presents the distribution of the Company’s fixed maturity securities portfolio by estimated expected maturity. Estimated expected maturities differ from contractual maturities, reflecting assumptions regarding borrowers' utilization of the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. For structured securities, estimated expected maturities consider broker-dealer survey prepayment assumptions and are verified for consistency with the interest rate and economic environments.
($ in millions)($ in millions)Percent of Total Fair ValueMarch 31, 2021($ in millions)Percent of Total Fair ValueMarch 31, 2022
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost, net
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost, net
Estimated expected maturity:Estimated expected maturity:Estimated expected maturity:
Due in 1 year or lessDue in 1 year or less4.1 %4.0 %$261.3 $255.5 Due in 1 year or less4.1 %4.0 %$248.0 $248.0 
Due after 1 year through 5 yearsDue after 1 year through 5 years28.2 %28.3 %1,789.8 1,713.5 Due after 1 year through 5 years27.4 27.0 1,638.0 1,628.4 
Due after 5 years through 10 yearsDue after 5 years through 10 years28.3 %28.0 %1,799.7 1,669.5 Due after 5 years through 10 years27.2 27.7 1,626.1 1,599.9 
Due after 10 years through 20 yearsDue after 10 years through 20 years24.0 %24.6 %1,523.5 1,412.2 Due after 10 years through 20 years24.1 23.9 1,443.1 1,429.5 
Due after 20 yearsDue after 20 years15.4 %15.1 %982.0 942.0 Due after 20 years17.2 17.4 1,032.2 1,064.9 
TotalTotal100.0 %100.0 %$6,356.3 $5,992.7 Total100.0 %100.0 %$5,987.4 $5,970.7 
Average option-adjusted duration, in yearsAverage option-adjusted duration, in years6.66.4Average option-adjusted duration, in years6.66.7

Sales of Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities
Proceeds received from sales of fixed maturity and equity securities, each determined using the specific identification method, and gross gains and gross losses realized as a result of those sales for each period were as follows:
($ in millions)($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021202020222021
Fixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securities
Proceeds receivedProceeds received$95.5 $98.2 Proceeds received$168.3 $95.5 
Gross gains realizedGross gains realized1.2 4.8 Gross gains realized2.4 1.2 
Gross losses realizedGross losses realized(3.4)(0.3)Gross losses realized(2.9)(3.4)
Equity securitiesEquity securitiesEquity securities
Proceeds receivedProceeds received$0.4 $1.5 Proceeds received$5.8 $0.4 
Gross gains realizedGross gains realized0.1 0.3 Gross gains realized1.7 0.1 
Gross losses realizedGross losses realized(0.6)Gross losses realized(0.1)— 

Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) on Fixed Maturity Securities
The following table reconciles net unrealized investment gains (losses) on fixed maturity securities, net of tax, included in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), before the impact of DAC:
($ in millions)($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021202020222021
Net unrealized investment gains (losses)
on fixed maturity securities, net of tax
Net unrealized investment gains (losses)
on fixed maturity securities, net of tax
Net unrealized investment gains (losses)
on fixed maturity securities, net of tax
Beginning of periodBeginning of period$439.8 $264.4 Beginning of period$348.9 $439.8 
Change in net unrealized investment gains
(losses) on fixed maturity securities
Change in net unrealized investment gains
(losses) on fixed maturity securities
(159.0)(103.8)Change in net unrealized investment gains
(losses) on fixed maturity securities
(349.8)(159.0)
Reclassification of net investment (gains) losses
on securities to net income
6.4 (10.7)
Reclassification of net investment (gains) losses
on fixed maturity securities to net income
Reclassification of net investment (gains) losses
on fixed maturity securities to net income
14.1 6.4 
End of periodEnd of period$287.2 $149.9 End of period$13.2 $287.2 
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NOTE 23 - Investments (continued)
Limited Partnership Interests
Investments in limited partnership interests are accounted for using the equity method of accounting (EMA) and include interests in senior commercial mortgage loan funds, hedgeprivate equity funds, infrastructure debt funds, infrastructure equity funds and other funds. Principal factors influencing carrying amount appreciation or decline include operating performance, comparable public company earnings multiples, capitalization rates and the economic environment. The Company recognizes an impairment loss for equity methodEMA limited partnership interests when evidence demonstrates that the loss is other than temporary. Evidence of a loss in value that is other than temporary may include the absence of an ability to recover the carrying amount of the investment or the inability of the investee to sustain a level of earnings that would justify the carrying amount of the investment. The carrying amounts of equity methodEMA limited partnership interests were as follows:
($ in millions)($ in millions)March 31,December 31,($ in millions)
20212020March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Senior commercial mortgage loan funds$197.3 $149.6 
Hedge funds62.6 63.2 
Commercial mortgage loan fundsCommercial mortgage loan funds$429.2 $346.8 
Private equity fundsPrivate equity funds70.2 74.0 
Infrastructure debt fundsInfrastructure debt funds58.4 58.3 Infrastructure debt funds62.8 62.4 
Infrastructure equity fundsInfrastructure equity funds56.2 52.1 Infrastructure equity funds67.2 58.3 
Other(1)
130.7 125.8 
Other funds(1)
Other funds(1)
172.5 171.3 
TotalTotal$505.2 $449.0 Total$801.9 $712.8 
(1)Other consistsfunds consist primarily of limited partnership interests in hedge funds, real estate equity funds, private equity funds and corporate mezzanine funds.
Offsetting of Assets and Liabilities
The Company's derivatives are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements. Collateral support agreements associated with each master netting arrangement provide that the Company will receive or pledge financial collateral in the event minimum thresholds have been reached. Information regarding the Company's derivatives is contained in Part II - Item 8, Note 5 in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. The following table presents instruments that were subject to a master netting arrangement for the Company.
($ in millions)($ in millions)Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
Net Amounts
of Assets/
Liabilities
Presented
in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets
($ in millions)Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
Net Amounts
of Assets/
Liabilities
Presented
in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheets
Gross Amounts Not Offset
in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Gross
Amounts
Financial
Instruments
Cash
Collateral
Received
Net
Amount
Gross
Amounts
Financial
Instruments
Cash
Collateral
Received
Net
Amount
March 31, 2021
March 31, 2022March 31, 2022
Asset derivatives:Asset derivatives:Asset derivatives:
Free-standing derivativesFree-standing derivatives$17.5 $$17.5 $14.2 $3.3 $Free-standing derivatives$6.0 $— $6.0 $1.5 $5.2 $(0.7)
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021
Asset derivatives:Asset derivatives:Asset derivatives:
Free-standing derivativesFree-standing derivatives$16.8 $$16.8 $13.7 $2.6 $0.5 Free-standing derivatives$10.7 $— $10.7 $4.5 $6.4 $(0.2)
Deposits
At March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, fixed maturity securities with a fair value of $26.6$29.1 million and $26.9$26.2 million, respectively, were on deposit with governmental agencies as required by law in various states for which the insurance subsidiaries of HMEC conduct business. In addition, at March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, fixed maturity securities with a fair value of $844.1$921.0 million and $707.3$870.1 million, respectively, were on deposit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLB) as collateral for amounts subject to funding agreements, advances and borrowings which were equal to $774.5$847.5 million at March 31, 20212022 and $644.5$787.5 million at December 31, 2020.2021. The deposited securities are reported as Fixed maturity securities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.





Horace Mann Educators Corporation1113Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q



NOTE 34 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company is required to disclose estimated fair values for certain financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities. Fair values of the Company’s insurance contracts other than annuity contracts (which are investment contracts) and EMA limited partnership interests are not required to be disclosed. However, the estimated fair values of liabilities under all insurance contracts are taken into consideration in the Company’s overall management of interest rate risk through the matching of investment maturities with amounts due under insurance contracts.
Information regarding the three-level hierarchy presented below and the valuation methodologies utilized by the Company to estimate fair values at each reporting date is included in Part II - Item 8, Note 34 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.
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NOTE 34 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
Financial Instruments Measured and Carried at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table presents the Company's fair value hierarchy for those financial assets and financial liabilities measured and carried at fair value on a recurring basis. During the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. At March 31, 2021,2022, Level 3 invested assets comprised 5.1%5.9% of the Company’s total investment portfolio at fair value.
($ in millions)($ in millions) Fair Value Measurements at($ in millions)Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Fair Value Measurements at
Reporting Date Using
CarryingFairReporting Date Using Level 1Level 2Level 3
AmountValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
March 31, 2021
March 31, 2022March 31, 2022
Financial AssetsFinancial AssetsFinancial Assets
InvestmentsInvestmentsInvestments
Fixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securities
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:
Mortgage-backed securitiesMortgage-backed securities$678.3 $678.3 $$668.0 $10.3 Mortgage-backed securities$615.5 $615.5 $— $615.5 $— 
Other, including U.S. Treasury securitiesOther, including U.S. Treasury securities458.3 458.3 27.1 431.2 Other, including U.S. Treasury securities363.1 363.1 25.2 337.9 — 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds1,768.1 1,768.1 1,709.5 58.6 Municipal bonds1,579.5 1,579.5 — 1,525.4 54.1 
Foreign government bondsForeign government bonds44.5 44.5 44.5 Foreign government bonds42.6 42.6 — 42.6 — 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds2,194.2 2,194.2 14.4 2,030.7 149.1 Corporate bonds2,296.0 2,296.0 14.0 2,056.0 226.0 
Other asset-backed securitiesOther asset-backed securities1,212.9 1,212.9 1,091.0 121.9 Other asset-backed securities1,090.7 1,090.7 — 1,000.9 89.8 
Total fixed maturity securitiesTotal fixed maturity securities6,356.3 6,356.3 41.5 5,974.9 339.9 Total fixed maturity securities5,987.4 5,987.4 39.2 5,578.3 369.9 
Equity securitiesEquity securities140.0 140.0 38.1 101.6 0.3 Equity securities126.8 126.8 25.6 99.9 1.3 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments101.8 101.8 98.7 3.1 Short-term investments126.9 126.9 122.0 4.9 — 
Other investmentsOther investments42.8 42.8 42.8 Other investments38.1 38.1 — 38.1 — 
TotalsTotals$6,640.9 $6,640.9 $178.3 $6,122.4 $340.2 Totals$6,279.2 $6,279.2 $186.8 $5,721.2 $371.2 
Separate Account (variable annuity) assets(1)
Separate Account (variable annuity) assets(1)
$3,052.9 $3,052.9 $3,052.9 $$
Separate Account (variable annuity) assets(1)
$3,221.9 $3,221.9 $3,221.9 $— $— 
Financial LiabilitiesFinancial LiabilitiesFinancial Liabilities
Investment contract and policy reserves,
embedded derivatives
Investment contract and policy reserves,
embedded derivatives
$2.7 $2.7 $$2.7 $
Investment contract and policy reserves,
embedded derivatives
$1.5 $1.5 $— $1.5 $— 
Other policyholder funds, embedded derivativesOther policyholder funds, embedded derivatives$107.6 $107.6 $$$107.6 Other policyholder funds, embedded derivatives$99.1 $99.1 $— $— $99.1 
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021
Financial AssetsFinancial AssetsFinancial Assets
InvestmentsInvestmentsInvestments
Fixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securities
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:
U.S. Government and federally
sponsored agency obligations:
Mortgage-backed securitiesMortgage-backed securities$684.8 $684.8 $$673.7 $11.1 Mortgage-backed securities$662.5 $662.5 $— $662.5 $— 
Other, including U.S. Treasury securitiesOther, including U.S. Treasury securities433.1 433.1 18.3 414.8 Other, including U.S. Treasury securities365.9 365.9 17.7 348.2 — 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds1,827.5 1,827.5 1,767.9 59.6 Municipal bonds1,703.4 1,703.4 — 1,642.6 60.8 
Foreign government bondsForeign government bonds45.1 45.1 45.1 Foreign government bonds43.6 43.6 — 43.6 — 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds2,122.9 2,122.9 14.9 1,952.2 155.8 Corporate bonds2,388.7 2,388.7 14.9 2,163.5 210.3 
Other asset-backed securitiesOther asset-backed securities1,231.9 1,231.9 1,103.6 128.3 Other asset-backed securities1,075.2 1,075.2 — 976.3 98.9 
Total fixed maturity securitiesTotal fixed maturity securities6,345.3 6,345.3 33.2 5,957.3 354.8 Total fixed maturity securities6,239.3 6,239.3 32.6 5,836.7 370.0 
Equity securitiesEquity securities121.6 121.6 39.2 82.1 0.3 Equity securities147.2 147.2 35.2 110.6 1.4 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments141.8 141.8 137.7 4.1 Short-term investments157.8 157.8 157.8 — — 
Other investmentsOther investments36.3 36.3 36.3 Other investments43.6 43.6 — 43.6 — 
TotalsTotals$6,645.0 $6,645.0 $210.1 $6,079.8 $355.1 Totals$6,587.9 $6,587.9 $225.6 $5,990.9 $371.4 
Separate Account (variable annuity) assets(1)
Separate Account (variable annuity) assets(1)
$2,891.4 $2,891.4 $2,891.4 $$
Separate Account (variable annuity) assets(1)
$3,441.0 $3,441.0 $3,441.0 $— $— 
Financial LiabilitiesFinancial Liabilities     Financial Liabilities     
Investment contract and policy reserves,
embedded derivatives
Investment contract and policy reserves,
embedded derivatives
$2.5 $2.5 $$2.5 $
Investment contract and policy reserves,
embedded derivatives
$2.1 $2.1 $— $2.1 $— 
Other policyholder funds, embedded derivativesOther policyholder funds, embedded derivatives$104.5 $104.5 $$$104.5 Other policyholder funds, embedded derivatives$106.6 $106.6 $— $— $106.6 
(1)    Separate Account (variable annuity) liabilities are equal to the estimated fair value of the Separate Account (variable annuity) assets.
Horace Mann Educators Corporation1315Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q



NOTE 34 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
Changes in Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
The reconciliation for all financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) waswere as follows:
($ in millions)($ in millions)Financial Assets
Financial
Liabilities(1)
($ in millions)Financial Assets
Financial
Liabilities(1)
Municipal
Bonds
Corporate
Bonds

Mortgage-Backed
and Other
Asset-
Backed
Securities(2)
Total
Fixed
Maturity
Securities
Equity
Securities
Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2022Beginning balance, January 1, 2022$60.8 $210.3 $98.9 $370.0 $1.4 $371.4 $106.6 
Transfers into Level 3(3)
Transfers into Level 3(3)
— 67.5 4.7 72.2 — 72.2 — 
Transfers out of Level 3(3)
Transfers out of Level 3(3)
(3.2)— (4.8)(8.0)— (8.0)— 
Total gains or lossesTotal gains or losses
Net investment gains (losses)
included in net income related
to financial assets
Net investment gains (losses)
included in net income related
to financial assets
— — (0.9)(0.9)(0.1)(1.0)— 
Net investment (gains) losses
included in net income related
to financial liabilities
Net investment (gains) losses
included in net income related
to financial liabilities
— — — — — — (5.2)
Net unrealized investment gains
(losses) included in OCI
Net unrealized investment gains
(losses) included in OCI
(3.4)(6.4)(4.1)(13.9)— (13.9)— 
PurchasesPurchases— — — — — — — 
IssuancesIssuances— — — — — — 0.9 
SalesSales— — — — — — — 
SettlementsSettlements— — — — — — — 
Paydowns, maturities and distributionsPaydowns, maturities and distributions(0.1)(45.4)(4.0)(49.5)— (49.5)(3.2)
Ending balance, March 31, 2022Ending balance, March 31, 2022$54.1 $226.0 $89.8 $369.9 $1.3 $371.2 $99.1 
Municipal
Bonds
Corporate
Bonds

Mortgage-Backed and Other Asset-
Backed
Securities(2)
Total
Fixed
Maturity
Securities
Equity
Securities
Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2021Beginning balance, January 1, 2021$59.6 $155.8 $139.4 $354.8 $0.3 $355.1 $104.5 Beginning balance, January 1, 2021$59.6 $155.8 $139.4 $354.8 $0.3 $355.1 $104.5 
Transfers into Level 3(3)
Transfers into Level 3(3)
24.1 3.1 27.2 27.2 
Transfers into Level 3(3)
— 24.1 3.1 27.2 — 27.2 — 
Transfers out of Level 3(3)
Transfers out of Level 3(3)
(27.3)(5.9)(33.2)(33.2)
Transfers out of Level 3(3)
— (27.3)(5.9)(33.2)— (33.2)— 
Total gains or lossesTotal gains or lossesTotal gains or losses
Net investment gains (losses)
included in net income related
to financial assets
Net investment gains (losses)
included in net income related
to financial assets
— 
Net investment gains (losses)
included in net income related
to financial assets
— — — — — — — 
Net investment (gains) losses
included in net income related
to financial liabilities
Net investment (gains) losses
included in net income related
to financial liabilities
— — — — — — 4.3 
Net investment (gains) losses
included in net income related
to financial liabilities
— — — — — — 4.3 
Net unrealized investment gains
(losses) included in OCI
Net unrealized investment gains
(losses) included in OCI
(0.9)(2.0)(0.3)(3.2)(3.2)
Net unrealized investment gains
(losses) included in OCI
(0.9)(2.0)(0.3)(3.2)— (3.2)— 
PurchasesPurchasesPurchases— — — — — — — 
IssuancesIssuances0.7 Issuances— — — — — — 0.7 
SalesSalesSales— — — — — — — 
SettlementsSettlementsSettlements— — — — — — — 
Paydowns, maturities and distributionsPaydowns, maturities and distributions(0.1)(1.5)(4.1)(5.7)(5.7)(1.9)Paydowns, maturities and distributions(0.1)(1.5)(4.1)(5.7)— (5.7)(1.9)
Ending balance, March 31, 2021Ending balance, March 31, 2021$58.6 $149.1 $132.2 $339.9 $0.3 $340.2 $107.6 Ending balance, March 31, 2021$58.6 $149.1 $132.2 $339.9 $0.3 $340.2 $107.6 
Beginning balance, January 1, 2020$44.3 $104.0 $146.8 $295.1 $0.1 $295.2 $93.7 
Transfers into Level 3(3)
63.7 18.9 22.5 105.1 105.1 
Transfers out of Level 3(3)
(10.1)(2.9)(13.0)(13.0)
Total gains or losses
Net investment gains (losses)
included in net income related
to financial assets
— 
Net investment (gains) losses
included in net income related
to financial liabilities
— — — — — — (5.0)
Net unrealized investment gains
(losses) included in OCI
(3.0)(5.5)(24.4)(32.9)(32.9)
Purchases6.9 1.9 8.8 8.8 
Issuances1.3 
Sales
Settlements
Paydowns, maturities and distributions(0.1)(2.5)(3.4)(6.0)(6.0)(2.5)
Ending balance, March 31, 2020$104.9 $111.7 $140.5 $357.1 $0.1 $357.2 $87.5 
(1)Represents embedded derivatives, all related to the Company's fixed indexed annuity products, reported in Other policyholder funds in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)Includes U.S. Government and federally sponsored agency obligations for mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities.
(3)Transfers into and out of Level 3 during the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 were attributable to changes in the availability of observable market information for individual fixed maturity securities. The Company's policy is to recognize transfers into and out of the levels as having occurred at the end of the reporting period in which the transfers were determined.

For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020,2022, the Company had 0 net investment gains or losses onof $1.0 million and no net investment losses for the three months ended March 31, 2021, that were included in net income and were primarily attributable to credit loss impairments for Level 3 financial assets. For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, the Company had $4.3 million of net investment lossesgains of $5.2 million that were included in net income and were attributable to changes in the fair value of Level 3 financial liabilities; for the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021, the respective net investment gainslosses were $5.0$4.3 million.
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NOTE 34 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
The following table provides quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs for recurring fair value measurements categorized within Level 3.
($ in millions)
Financial
Assets
Fair Value at
March 31, 20212022
Valuation Technique(s)Unobservable Inputs
Range
(Weighted Average)
and Single Point Best Estimate(1)
Municipal bonds$58.654.1 discounted cash flow
Ioption adjusted spread(2)
307360 - 391409 bps
Corporate bonds149.1226.0 discounted cash flow
N spread(2)
213 - 379 bps
discounted cash flow
T spread(3)
272100 - 553560 bps
discounted cash flowyield2.7% - 10.7%
discounted cash flowdiscount rate11.3% - 12.0%
market comparableoption adjusted spread12.54%12.5%
OtherMortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities121.989.8 vendor pricehaircut3.00%3.0% - 5.00%5.0%
discounted cash flowconstant prepaymentdiscount margin14.6%
discounted cash flowdiscount rate8.5% - 20.0%
20.00%discounted cash flowmedian comparable yield10.0% - 22.0%
market comparablemedian price$28.54 - $92.06
discounted cash flow
N spread(2)
213 - 379 bps
discounted cash flow
T spread(4)(3)
235100 - 800560 bps
Equity securities1.3 Black-Scholesvolatilitylow 30.0% - high 42.1%
discounted cash flow
PDI interest margin(5)
7.13%
discounted cash flowvariable
SBL interest margin(6)
4.50%
Government mortgage-backed securities10.3 vendor pricehaircut3.00%$100.00 - 5.00%
Equity securities0.3 Black Scholesequity valuelow - 31.00%; high - 41.00%$121.95
($ in millions)($ in millions)($ in millions)
Financial
Liabilities
Financial
Liabilities
Fair Value at
March 31, 2021
Valuation Technique(s)Unobservable Inputs
Range
(Weighted Average)
and Single Point Best Estimate(1)
Financial
Liabilities
Fair Value at
March 31, 2022
Valuation Technique(s)Unobservable Inputs
Range
(Weighted Average)
and Single Point Best Estimate(1)
Derivatives
embedded in
fixed indexed annuity products
Derivatives
embedded in
fixed indexed annuity products
$107.6 discounted cash flowlapse rate5.30%Derivatives
embedded in
fixed indexed annuity products
$99.1 discounted cash flowlapse rate5.3%
mortality multiplier(7)
63.00%
mortality multiplier(4)
66.8%
  option budget 0.90% - 2.50%   option budget 0.9% - 2.5%
non-performance adjustment(8)
5.00%
non-performance adjustment(5)
5.0%
(1)    When a range of unobservable inputs is not readily available, the Company uses a single point best estimate.
(2)    "I spread" is the interpolated weighted average life point on the "on the run" (OTR) point of the curve.
(3)    "N spread" is the interpolated weighted average life point on the swap curve.
(4)(3)    "T spread" is a specific point on the OTR curve.
(5)    "PDI" stands for private debt investment.
(6)    "SBL" stands for broadly syndicated loans.
(7)(4)    Mortality multiplier is applied to the Annuity 2000 table.
(8)(5)    Determined as a percentage of athe risk-free rate.

The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement for financial assets and financial liabilities classified as Level 3 are subject to the control processes as described in Part II - Item 8, Note 34 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. Generally, valuation techniques for fixed maturity securities include spread pricing, matrix pricing and discounted cash flow methodologies; include inputs such as quoted prices for identical or similar securities that are less liquid; and are based on lower levels of trading activity than securities classified as Level 2. The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement for equity securities classified as Level 3 use similar valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs as those used for fixed maturity securities.
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NOTE 34 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
The sensitivity of the estimated fair values to changes in the significant unobservable inputs for fixed maturity and equity securities included in Level 3 include: benchmark yield, liquidity premium, estimated cash flows, prepayment and default speeds, spreads, weighted average life and credit rating. Significant spread widening in isolation will adversely impact the overall valuation, while significant tightening will lead to substantial valuation increases. Significant increases (decreases) in illiquidity premiums in isolation will result in substantially lower (higher) valuations. Significant increases (decreases) in expected default rates in isolation will result in substantially lower (higher) valuations.
Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value; Disclosure RequiredValue
The Company has various other financial assets and financial liabilities used in the normal course of business that are not carried at fair value, but for which fair value disclosure is required. These financial assets and financial liabilities are further described in Part II - Item 8, Note 34 in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. The following table presents the carrying amount, fair value and fair value hierarchy of these financial assets and financial liabilities.
($ in millions)($ in millions)Fair Value Measurements at($ in millions)Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Fair Value Measurements at
Reporting Date Using
CarryingFairReporting Date UsingLevel 1Level 2Level 3
AmountValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
March 31, 2021
March 31, 2022March 31, 2022
Financial AssetsFinancial AssetsFinancial Assets
Other investmentsOther investments$167.1 $170.8 $$$170.8 Other investments$172.0 $175.5 $— $— $175.5 
Deposit asset on reinsuranceDeposit asset on reinsurance2,442.2 2,796.3 2,796.3 Deposit asset on reinsurance2,491.8 2,628.4 — — 2,628.4 
Financial LiabilitiesFinancial LiabilitiesFinancial Liabilities
Investment contract and policy reserves,
fixed annuity contracts
Investment contract and policy reserves,
fixed annuity contracts
4,876.0 4,995.1 4,995.1 
Investment contract and policy reserves,
fixed annuity contracts
4,958.0 5,021.8 — — 5,021.8 
Investment contract and policy reserves,
account values on life contracts
Investment contract and policy reserves,
account values on life contracts
99.9 109.4 109.4 
Investment contract and policy reserves,
account values on life contracts
106.9 116.9 — — 116.9 
Other policyholder fundsOther policyholder funds777.4 777.4 720.7 56.7 Other policyholder funds910.7 910.7 — 842.9 67.8 
Short-term debtShort-term debt135.0 135.0 135.0 Short-term debt249.0 249.0 — — 249.0 
Long-term debtLong-term debt302.4 331.5 331.5 Long-term debt253.7 265.8 — 265.8 — 
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021
Financial AssetsFinancial AssetsFinancial Assets
Other investmentsOther investments$168.3 $172.1 $$$172.1 Other investments$148.8 $152.4 $— $— $152.4 
Deposit asset on reinsuranceDeposit asset on reinsurance2,420.9 3,030.6 3,030.6 Deposit asset on reinsurance2,481.5 2,935.1 — — 2,935.1 
Financial LiabilitiesFinancial Liabilities     Financial Liabilities     
Investment contract and policy reserves,
fixed annuity contracts
Investment contract and policy reserves,
fixed annuity contracts
4,847.6 4,963.3 4,963.3 
Investment contract and policy reserves,
fixed annuity contracts
4,941.3 5,004.9 — — 5,004.9 
Investment contract and policy reserves,
account values on life contracts
Investment contract and policy reserves,
account values on life contracts
98.7 108.4 108.4 
Investment contract and policy reserves,
account values on life contracts
105.4 115.4 — — 115.4 
Other policyholder fundsOther policyholder funds646.8 646.8 590.7 56.1 Other policyholder funds839.3 839.3 — 782.8 56.5 
Short-term debtShort-term debt135.0 135.0 135.0 Short-term debt249.0 249.0 — — 249.0 
Long-term debtLong-term debt302.3 331.1 331.1 Long-term debt253.6 277.4 — 277.4 — 













Horace Mann Educators Corporation1618Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q



NOTE 4 - Deposit Asset on Reinsurance
In the second quarter of 2019, the Company reinsured a $2.9 billion block of in force fixed and variable annuity business with a minimum crediting rate of 4.5%. This represented approximately 50% of the Company’s in force fixed annuity account balances. The arrangement contains investment guidelines and a trust to help meet the Company’s risk management objectives.
The annuity reinsurance transaction was effective April 1, 2019. Under the agreement, approximately $2.2 billion of fixed annuity reserves were reinsured on a coinsurance basis. The separate account assets and liabilities of approximately $0.7 billion were reinsured on a modified coinsurance basis and thus, remain on the Company's consolidated financial statements, but the related results of operations are fully reinsured.
The Company determined that the reinsurance agreement does not expose the reinsurer to a reasonable possibility of a significant loss from insurance risk. Therefore, the Company recognizes the reinsurance agreement using the deposit method of accounting. The assets transferred to the reinsurer as consideration paid is reported as a Deposit asset on reinsurance on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. As amounts are received or paid, consistent with the underlying reinsured contracts, the Deposit asset on reinsurance is adjusted. The Deposit asset on reinsurance is accreted to the estimated ultimate cash flows using the interest method and the adjustment is reported as Net investment income. Interest accreted on the Deposit asset on reinsurance was $24.4 million and $23.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
NOTE 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The Company conducts impairment testing for goodwill and intangible assets at least annually, or more often if events, changes or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. See Part II - Item 8, Note 1 in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 for further description ofmore information regarding impairment testing.
There were no changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit as of March 31, 20212022 was as follows:
($ in millions)March 31, 2021
Property and Casualty$9.5 
Supplemental19.6 
Retirement4.5 
Life9.9 
Total$43.5 
($ in millions)December 31, 2021ImpairmentAcquisitionMarch 31, 2022
Property & Casualty$9.5 $— $— $9.5 
Life & Retirement14.4 — — 14.4 
Supplemental & Group Benefits19.6 — 12.8 32.4 
Total$43.5 $— $12.8 $56.3 

As of March 31, 2021,2022, the outstanding amounts of definite-lived intangible assets subject to amortization are attributable to the acquisitions of Benefit Consultants Group, Inc. (BCG) and NTA Life Enterprises, LLC (NTA) during 2019. The2019, as well as the acquisition of Madison National during 2022. The acquisitions of BCG, NTA and Madison National resulted in initial recognition of definite-lived intangible assets subject to amortization in the amountamounts of $14.1 million, $160.4 million and the acquisition of NTA resulted in initial recognition of definite-lived intangible assets subject to amortization in the amount of $160.4 million.$56.5 million, respectively. As of March 31, 20212022 the outstanding amounts of definite-lived intangible assets subject to amortization were as follows:
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NOTE 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (continued)
($ in millions)($ in millions)Weighted Average($ in millions)Weighted Average
Useful Life (in Years)Useful Life (in Years)
At inception:At inception:At inception:
Value of business acquiredValue of business acquired30$94.4 Value of business acquired28$100.1 
Value of distribution acquiredValue of distribution acquired1754.0 Value of distribution acquired1754.0 
Value of agency relationshipsValue of agency relationships1417.0 Value of agency relationships1417.0 
Value of customer relationshipsValue of customer relationships109.1 Value of customer relationships1059.9 
TotalTotal23174.5 Total20231.0 
Accumulated amortization and impairments:Accumulated amortization and impairments:Accumulated amortization and impairments:
Value of business acquiredValue of business acquired(12.6)Value of business acquired(20.5)
Value of distribution acquiredValue of distribution acquired(9.4)Value of distribution acquired(12.4)
Value of agency relationshipsValue of agency relationships(4.6)Value of agency relationships(6.7)
Value of customer relationshipsValue of customer relationships(3.5)Value of customer relationships(4.5)
TotalTotal(30.1)Total(44.1)
Net intangible assets subject to amortization:Net intangible assets subject to amortization:$144.4 Net intangible assets subject to amortization:$186.9 
With regards to the definite-lived intangible assets in the table above, the value of business acquired intangible asset represents the present value of the expected underwriting profit within policies that were in force on the date of acquisition. The value of distribution acquired intangible asset represents the present value of future business to be written by the existing agency force. The value of agency relationships intangible asset represents the present value of the commission overrides retained by NTA. The value of customer relationships intangible asset represents the present value of the expected profits from existing BCG customers in force at the date of acquisition.acquisition as well as the present value of future business to be produced by Madison National's existing independent producing brokers. All of the aforementioned definite-lived intangible assets were valued using the income approach.
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NOTE 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (continued)
Estimated future amortization of the Company's definite-lived intangible assets were as follows:
($ in millions)($ in millions)($ in millions)
Year Ending December 31,Year Ending December 31,Year Ending December 31,
2021 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2021)$9.8 
202212.1 
2022 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2022)2022 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2022)$12.6 
2023202311.2 202315.5 
2024202410.5 202415.1 
202520259.8 202514.8 
2026202614.5 
ThereafterThereafter91.0 Thereafter114.4 
TotalTotal$144.4 Total$186.9 
The value of business acquired intangible asset is being amortized by product based on the present value of future premiums to be received. The value of distribution acquired intangible asset is being amortized on a straight-line basis. The value of agency relationships intangible asset is being amortized based on the present value of future premiums to be received. The value of customer relationships intangible asset isassets are being amortized based on the present value of future profits to be received.received for BCG and based on the present value of future premiums for Madison National.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (not subject to amortization) as of March 31, 20212022 were as follows:
($ in millions)
Trade names$7.9 
State licenses2.95.8 
Total$10.813.7 
The trade names intangible asset represents the present value of future savings accruing to NTA and BCG by virtue of not having to pay royalties for the use of the trade names, valued using the relief from royalty method. The state licenses intangible asset represents the regulatory licenses held by NTA and Madison National that were valued using the cost approach.
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NOTE 6 - Unpaid Claims and Claim Expenses
The following table is a summary reconciliation of the beginning and ending Property and& Casualty unpaid claims and claim expense reserves for the periods indicated. The table presents reserves on both a gross and net (after reinsurance) basis. The total net Property and& Casualty insurance claims and claim expense incurred amounts are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The end of the period gross reserve (before reinsurance) balances and the reinsurance recoverable balances are reflected on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
($ in millions)($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021202020222021
Property and Casualty
Property & CasualtyProperty & Casualty
Beginning gross reserves(1)
Beginning gross reserves(1)
$372.2 $387.0 
Beginning gross reserves(1)
$362.4 $372.2 
Less: reinsurance recoverablesLess: reinsurance recoverables112.9 120.5 Less: reinsurance recoverables110.3 112.9 
Net reserves, beginning of period(2)
Net reserves, beginning of period(2)
259.3 266.5 
Net reserves, beginning of period(2)
252.1 259.3 
Incurred claims and claim expenses:Incurred claims and claim expenses:Incurred claims and claim expenses:
Claims occurring in the current periodClaims occurring in the current period94.8 105.5 Claims occurring in the current period108.3 94.8 
Decrease in estimated reserves for claims occurring
in prior periods(3)
Decrease in estimated reserves for claims occurring
in prior periods(3)
(1.0)
Decrease in estimated reserves for claims occurring
in prior periods(3)
— — 
Total claims and claim expenses incurred(4)
Total claims and claim expenses incurred(4)
94.8 104.5 
Total claims and claim expenses incurred(4)
108.3 94.8 
Claims and claim expense payments
for claims occurring during:
Claims and claim expense payments
for claims occurring during:
Claims and claim expense payments
for claims occurring during:
Current periodCurrent period34.4 43.5 Current period33.8 34.4 
Prior periodsPrior periods58.1 64.3 Prior periods78.4 58.1 
Total claims and claim expense paymentsTotal claims and claim expense payments92.5 107.8 Total claims and claim expense payments112.2 92.5 
Net reserves, end of period(2)
Net reserves, end of period(2)
261.6 263.2 
Net reserves, end of period(2)
248.2 261.6 
Plus: reinsurance recoverablesPlus: reinsurance recoverables112.5 119.0 Plus: reinsurance recoverables108.0 112.5 
Ending gross reserves(1)
Ending gross reserves(1)
$374.1 $382.2 
Ending gross reserves(1)
$356.2 $374.1 
(1)Unpaid claims and claim expenses as reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets also include reserves for Supplemental,Life & Retirement and LifeSupplemental & Group Benefits of $78.4$119.5 million and $56.2$78.4 million as of March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively, in addition to Property and& Casualty reserves.
(2)Reserves net of anticipated reinsurance recoverables.
(3)Shows the amounts by which the Company decreased its reserves in each of the periods indicated for claims occurring in previous periods to reflect subsequent information on such claims and changes in their projected final settlement costs.
(4)Benefits, claims and settlement expenses as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations also include amounts for Supplemental,Life & Retirement and LifeSupplemental & Group Benefits of $39.5$68.7 million and$34.2 $39.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively, in addition to Property and& Casualty amounts.

NetThere were no net favorable development of total reserves for Property and& Casualty claims occurring in prior years was $0.0 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively. The favorable development for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was the result of favorable loss trends in automobile for accident years 2019 and prior.
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NOTE 7 - Reinsurance
The Company recognizes the cost of reinsurance premiums over the contract periods for such premiums in proportion to the insurance protection provided. Amounts recoverable from reinsurers for unpaid claims and claim settlement expenses, including estimated amounts for unsettled claims, claims incurred but not yet reported and policy benefits, are estimated in a manner consistent with the insurance liability associated with the policy. The effects of reinsurance on premiums written and contract deposits; premiums and contract charges earned; and benefits, claims and settlement expenses were as follows:
($ in millions)Gross
Amount
Ceded to
Other
Companies(1)
Assumed
from Other
Companies
Net
Amount
Three months ended March 31, 2021
Premiums written and contract deposits(2)
$320.6 $5.9 $1.5 $316.2 
Premiums and contract charges earned234.2 8.4 1.8 227.6 
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses135.6 2.5 1.2 134.3 
Three months ended March 31, 2020
Premiums written and contract deposits(2)
$333.7 $6.3 $1.4 $328.8 
Premiums and contract charges earned243.2 8.4 1.5 236.3 
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses139.5 1.9 1.1 138.7 
($ in millions)Direct
Amount
Ceded to
Other
Companies(1)
Assumed
from Other
Companies
Net
Amount
Three months ended March 31, 2022
Net premiums written and contract deposits(2)
$359.6 $14.9 $12.4 $357.1 
Net premiums and contract charges earned260.5 17.2 12.6 255.9 
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses179.5 11.5 9.0 177.0 
Three months ended March 31, 2021
Net premiums written and contract deposits(2)
$320.6 $5.9 $1.5 $316.2 
Net premiums and contract charges earned234.2 8.4 1.8 227.6 
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses135.6 2.5 1.2 134.3 
(1)    Excludes the annuity reinsurance transaction accounted for using the deposit method that is discussed in Note 4.method.
(2)    This measure is not based on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (non-GAAP). An explanation of this non-GAAP measure is contained in the Glossary of Selected Terms included as Exhibit 99.1 in the Company's reports filed with the SEC.
NOTE 8 - Commitments
Investment Commitments
The Company has outstanding commitments to fund investments primarily in limited partnership interests. Such unfunded commitments were $752.3$790.4 million and $571.9$858.1 million as of March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.
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NOTE 9 - Segment Information
The Company conducts and manages its business through 54 segments. The 43 operating segments, representing the major lines of business, are: (1) Property and& Casualty (primarily personal lines automobileof auto and property insurance products), (2) Life & Retirement (primarily tax-qualified fixed and variable annuities as well as life insurance products), and (3) Supplemental & Group Benefits (primarily cancer, heart, hospital, supplemental disability, accident, short-term and accidentlong-term group disability, and group term life coverages), Retirement (primarily tax-qualified fixed and variable annuities) and Life (life insurance products). The Company does not allocate the impact of corporate-level transactions to these operating segments, consistent with the basis for management's evaluation of the results of those segments, but classifies those items in the fifthfourth segment, Corporate and& Other. In addition to ongoing transactions such as corporate debt service, net investment gains (losses) and certain public company expenses, such items in Corporate & Other have also have included corporate debt retirement costs, when applicable.
In 2021 and prior, the Company conducted and managed its business through four operating segments: (1) Property & Casualty, (2) Supplemental, (3) Retirement, and (4) Life. The change in operating segments in 2022 aligns with leadership assignments and how the Company makes operating decisions and assesses performance as well as maintaining discrete financial information to evaluate performance and allocate resources. Accordingly, the presentation of prior period segment information has been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.
Summarized financial information for these segments is as follows:
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
Insurance premiums and contract charges earned
Property and Casualty$155.8 $166.5 
Supplemental31.7 33.0 
Retirement8.6 7.4 
Life31.5 29.4 
Total$227.6 $236.3 
Net investment income
Property and Casualty$10.8 $10.3 
Supplemental5.3 3.5 
Retirement60.4 53.5 
Life19.6 15.6 
Corporate and Other(0.1)
Intersegment eliminations(0.6)(0.5)
Total$95.5 $82.3 
Net income (loss)
Property and Casualty$27.9 $26.6 
Supplemental11.4 10.5 
Retirement10.6 (0.9)
Life0.7 0.6 
Corporate and Other(11.3)(18.3)
Total$39.3 $18.5 
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Net premiums and contract charges earned
Property & Casualty$150.2 $155.8 
Life & Retirement35.8 39.4 
Supplemental & Group Benefits69.9 32.4 
Total$255.9 $227.6 
Net investment income
Property & Casualty$7.2 $10.8 
Life & Retirement84.2 79.9 
Supplemental & Group Benefits7.1 5.4 
Corporate & Other— — 
Intersegment eliminations(0.6)(0.6)
Total$97.9 $95.5 
Net income (loss)
Property & Casualty$8.5 $27.9 
Life & Retirement11.8 11.4 
Supplemental & Group Benefits11.2 11.3 
Corporate & Other(17.0)(11.3)
Total$14.5 $39.3 
($ in millions)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Assets
Property and Casualty$1,298.9 $1,324.9 
Supplemental824.7 811.5 
Retirement9,455.6 9,198.7 
Life2,069.0 2,044.5 
Corporate and Other163.1 182.3 
Intersegment eliminations(65.8)(90.1)
Total$13,745.5 $13,471.8 
($ in millions)March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Assets
Property & Casualty$1,116.3 $1,243.4 
Life & Retirement11,707.5 12,064.7 
Supplemental & Group Benefits1,484.8 858.8 
Corporate & Other183.8 281.8 
Intersegment eliminations(65.0)(64.8)
Total$14,427.4 $14,383.9 

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NOTE 10 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI represents the accumulated change in shareholders’ equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-shareholder sources. For the Company, AOCI includes the after tax change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) on fixed maturity securities and the after tax change in net funded status of benefit plans for the periods as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity. The following table reconciles these components.
($ in millions)($ in millions)
Net Unrealized Investment
Gains (Losses)
on
Securities(1)(2)
Net Funded Status of
Benefit Plans
(1)
Total(1)
($ in millions)
Net Unrealized Investment
 Gains (Losses)
 on Securities(1)
Net Funded Status of
Benefit Plans(1)
Total(1)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2022Beginning balance, January 1, 2022$290.7 $(10.2)$280.5 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationsOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(284.8)— (284.8)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(2)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(2)
14.1 — 14.1 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(270.7)— (270.7)
Ending balance, March 31, 2022Ending balance, March 31, 2022$20.0 $(10.2)$9.8 
Beginning balance, January 1, 2021Beginning balance, January 1, 2021$366.3 $(11.2)$355.1 Beginning balance, January 1, 2021$366.3 $(11.2)$355.1 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationsOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(129.1)(129.1)Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(129.1)— (129.1)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI6.4 6.4 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(2)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(2)
6.4 — 6.4 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(122.7)(122.7)Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(122.7)— (122.7)
Ending balance, March 31, 2021Ending balance, March 31, 2021$243.6 $(11.2)$232.4 Ending balance, March 31, 2021$243.6 $(11.2)$232.4 
Beginning balance, January 1, 2020$230.4 $(10.7)$219.7 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(104.5)(104.5)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI10.7 10.7 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(93.8)(93.8)
Ending balance, March 31, 2020$136.6 $(10.7)$125.9 
(1)All amounts are net of tax.
(2)The pretax amounts reclassified from AOCI, $(8.1)$(17.9) million and $(13.6)$(8.1) million, are included in Net investment losses and the related income tax expenses, $(1.7)$(3.8) million and $(2.9)$(1.7) million, are included in Incomeincome tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three month periodsmonths ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021, respectively.

Comparative information for elements that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period is disclosed in Note 2.3.
NOTE 11 - Supplemental Consolidated Cash and Cash Flow Information
($ in millions)($ in millions)March 31,December 31,($ in millions)
20212020March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
CashCash$38.3 $21.8 Cash$48.3 $133.0 
Restricted cashRestricted cash1.1 0.5 Restricted cash0.8 0.7 
Total cash and restricted cash reported in the Consolidated Balance SheetsTotal cash and restricted cash reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets$39.4 $22.3 Total cash and restricted cash reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets$49.1 $133.7 
($ in millions)($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021202020222021
Cash paid (recovered) during the three months for:
Cash paid (recovered) for:Cash paid (recovered) for:
InterestInterest$0.6 $1.4 Interest$0.6 $0.6 
Income taxesIncome taxes(0.1)(0.7)Income taxes(0.3)(0.1)
Non-cash investing activities with respect to modifications or exchanges of fixed maturity securities as well as paid-in-kind activity for policy loans were insignificant for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively.







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ITEM 2. I Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)
($ in millions, except per share data)

Measures within this MD&A that are not based on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (non-GAAP) are marked with an asterisk (*) the first time they are presented within this Part I - Item 2. An explanation of these measures is contained in the Glossary of Selected Terms included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are reconciled to the most directly comparable measures prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) in the Appendix to the Company's First Quarter 20212022 Investor Supplement.
Increases or decreases in this MD&A that are not meaningful are marked "N.M.".
Forward-looking Information
Statements made in the following discussion that are not historical in nature are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Horace Mann Educators Corporation (referred to in Part I - Items 2 - 4 and Part II of this report as "we", "our", "us", the "Company", "Horace Mann" or "HMEC") is an insurance holding company. We are not under any obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. It is important to note that our actual results could differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements due to a number of risks and uncertainties inherent in our business. See Part I - Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 for additional information regarding risks and uncertainties.
This MD&A covers the following:
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Introduction
The purpose of this MD&A is to provide an understanding of our consolidated results of operations and financial condition. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto contained in Part I - Item 1 of this report.
HMEC is an insurance holding company focused on helping America’s educators and through itsothers who serve the community achieve lifelong financial success. Through our subsidiaries, we market and underwrite individual and group insurance and financial solutions tailored to the needs of the educational community including:
personal lines of property and casualty insurance, products, supplementalprimarily auto and property coverages
voluntary insurance products, including cancer, heart, hospital, supplemental disability and accident
employer-sponsored insurance products, primarily long-term disability and short-term disability
retirement products, primarily tax-qualified fixed and variable annuities
life insurance, primarily traditional term and whole life insurance products in the United States of America (U.S.).
We market our products primarily to K-12 teachers, administrators and other employees of public schools and their families.
This MD&A coversEffective January 1, 2022, we acquired all the equity interests in Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc., an insurance company organized under the laws of the State of Wisconsin (Madison National), for $172.3 million. The Seller will have a potential earn-out of up to $12.5 million payable in cash, if specified financial targets are achieved by the end of 2023. As a result of the acquisition, Madison National became a wholly owned subsidiary of HMEC.
Beginning in 2022, we are conducting and managing our consolidated financial highlights followed by consolidatedbusiness in three operating segments: (1) Property & Casualty, (2) Life & Retirement, and (3) Supplemental & Group Benefits. The Supplemental & Group Benefits segment includes the results of operations, an outlookMadison National. We do not allocate the impact of corporate-level transactions to the operating segments, consistent with the basis for future performance, details about critical accounting estimates,management's evaluation of the results of operations bythose segments, but classify those items in a separate reporting segment, investment results and liquidity and capital resources.Corporate & Other. See Part I - Item 1, Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in this report for more information.
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Considerations
Beginning in March 2020, the global pandemic associated with the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and related economic conditions introduced unprecedented challenges for our country. Those challenges are ongoing. We relied on our previously developed Corporate Pandemic Plan to address preparation, prevention and response measures specific to COVID-19 while allowing flexibility to quickly react to evolving circumstances and implement varying actions accordingly.
As discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020,2021, we successfully met the challenges of the pandemic environment and are now operating in a hybrid model. Our return to office plans are being guided by data fromIn the Center for Disease Control. We presently limit office occupancy to approximately half of pre-COVID-19 levels to enable effective social distancing. We have also implemented other prevention strategies to reduce the potential transmission of COVID-19, such as requiring face masks in common office areas.
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Wehybrid working environment, we continue to monitor cybersecurity including increasing security and network monitoring to proactively identify and prevent potential security threats and vulnerabilities. We also are identifying and assessing critical third-party vendors and ensuring their ability to continue to perform as anticipated.
Horace Mann markets primarily to K-12 teachers, administrators and other employees of public schools and their families and we estimate that 80% of our customer base areAlthough educators or other individuals employed by public school systems. Educators have largely remained employed through the pandemic, although they may be even busier than before, as many are being asked to devote time to both in-person teaching as well as remote learning to minimize the spreadimpact of COVID-19the pandemic resulted in their communities.
Growthslower growth in new sales, has slowed since the pandemic began, particularly sales generated from in-person events at schools. We continue to work with our network of exclusive agents to make sure they are using virtual and other tools thatso they can allow them to reach current and potential educator customers when face-to-face interactions are not possible. We are implementingregardless of the level of access they have to a variety of new and modified forums to provide access to the financial solutions we offer educators.specific school.
For further discussion regarding the current period and potential future impacts of COVID-19 and related economic conditions on HMEC, see Outlook for 2021 and other content within this MD&A as well as Part I - Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Consolidated Financial Highlights
(All comparisons vs. same periods in 2020, unless noted otherwise)
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021-2020
20212020Change %
Total revenues$322.0 $307.3 4.8 %
Net income39.3 18.5 112.4 %
Per diluted share:
Net income0.93 0.44 111.4 %
Net investment losses, after tax(0.17)(0.34)N.M.
Book value per share$40.83 $35.80 14.1 %
Net income return on equity - last twelve months9.3 %11.3 %
Net income return on equity - annualized9.0 %4.9 %

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, net income increased $20.8 million primarily due to higher net investment income, a lower level of net investment losses, lower deferred acquisition costs (DAC) unlocking and amortization expense partially offset by a higher effective income tax rate.

2021.
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Consolidated Financial Highlights
(All comparisons vs. same periods in 2021, unless noted otherwise)
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022-2021
20222021Change %
Total revenues$346.8 $322.0 7.7 %
Net income14.5 39.3 -63.1 %
Per diluted share:
Net income0.35 0.93 -62.4 %
Net investment losses after tax(0.29)(0.17)N.M.
Book value per share$37.14 $40.83 -9.0 %
Net income return on equity - last twelve months6.8 %9.3 %
Net income return on equity - annualized3.5 %9.0 %

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, net income decreased $24.8 million primarily due to an increase in auto loss frequency that is approaching pre-pandemic levels and higher auto severity due to inflation as well as higher net investment losses from changes in fair values of equity securities.
Consolidated Results of Operations
(All comparisons vs. same periods in 2020,2021, unless noted otherwise)
($ in millions)($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021-2020($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022-2021
20212020Change %20222021Change %
Premiums and contract charges earned$227.6 $236.3 -3.7 %
Net premiums and contract charges earnedNet premiums and contract charges earned$255.9 $227.6 12.4 %
Net investment incomeNet investment income95.5 82.3 16.0 %Net investment income97.9 95.5 2.5 %
Net investment lossesNet investment losses(9.0)(18.5)N.M.Net investment losses(15.5)(9.0)N.M.
Other incomeOther income7.9 7.2 9.7 %Other income8.5 7.9 7.6 %
Total revenuesTotal revenues322.0 307.3 4.8 %Total revenues346.8 322.0 7.7 %
Benefits, claims and settlement expensesBenefits, claims and settlement expenses134.3 138.7 -3.2 %Benefits, claims and settlement expenses177.0 134.3 31.8 %
Interest creditedInterest credited50.6 51.5 -1.7 %Interest credited40.8 50.6 -19.4 %
Operating expensesOperating expenses58.0 60.7 -4.4 %Operating expenses76.8 58.0 32.4 %
DAC unlocking and amortization expenseDAC unlocking and amortization expense24.1 30.0 -19.7 %DAC unlocking and amortization expense26.4 24.1 9.5 %
Intangible asset amortization expenseIntangible asset amortization expense3.3 3.7 -10.8 %Intangible asset amortization expense4.2 3.3 27.3 %
Interest expenseInterest expense3.5 4.2 -16.7 %Interest expense3.9 3.5 11.4 %
Total benefits, losses and expensesTotal benefits, losses and expenses273.8 288.8 -5.2 %Total benefits, losses and expenses329.1 273.8 20.2 %
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes48.2 18.5 160.5 %Income before income taxes17.7 48.2 -63.3 %
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense8.9 — N.M.Income tax expense3.2 8.9 -64.0 %
Net incomeNet income$39.3 $18.5 112.4 %Net income$14.5 $39.3 -63.1 %

Net Premiums and Contract Charges Earned
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, net premiums and contract charges earned decreased $8.7increased $28.3 million, primarily due to the inclusion of Madison National partially offset by lower net premiums earned by Property and& Casualty.
Net Investment Income
Excluding accreted investment income on the deposit asset on reinsurance, for the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, net investment income increased $12.5$1.9 million, as more favorableprimarily due to an increase in commercial mortgage fund income, partially offset by lower returns on other limited partnership interests continued to offset slightly lower yields on fixed maturity securities.interests. Investment yields
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continue to be impacted by the low interest rate environment of recent years. The annualized investment yield on the portfolio excluding limited partnership interests* was as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
Investment yield, excluding limited partnership interests, pretax - annualized*4.2%4.5%
Investment yield, excluding limited partnership interests, after tax - annualized*3.4%3.6%
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Investment yield, excluding limited partnership interests,
pretax - annualized*
4.3%4.2%
Investment yield, excluding limited partnership interests,
after tax - annualized*
3.4%3.3%

During the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, we continued to identify and purchase investments with attractive risk-adjusted yields relative to market conditions without venturing into asset classes or individual securities that would be inconsistent with our overall investment guidelines for the core portfolio. We also funded a modest level ofcontinue to fund commercial mortgage loan funds and limited partnership interests in line with our intent to expandincrease our allocation to this portion of our portfolio to increase yields while balancing principal protection and risk.
Net Investment Losses
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, pretax net investment losses were $9.5increased $6.5 million, lower than last year primarily due to $15.2 million of after-tax losses on changes in fair valuevalues of equity securities and derivatives recognized in the prior year period due to equity-related market volatility.securities. The breakdown of net investment losses by transaction type were as follows:
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($ in millions)($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021202020222021
Impairments on investments recognized in net incomeImpairments on investments recognized in net income$(3.2)$(3.7)Impairments on investments recognized in net income$(1.8)$(3.2)
Sales and other, netSales and other, net(2.1)4.5 Sales and other, net1.1 (2.1)
Change in fair value - equity securitiesChange in fair value - equity securities(2.8)(14.5)Change in fair value - equity securities(17.1)(2.8)
Change in fair value and losses realized on settlements - derivativesChange in fair value and losses realized on settlements - derivatives(0.9)(4.8)Change in fair value and losses realized on settlements - derivatives2.3 (0.9)
Net investment lossesNet investment losses$(9.0)$(18.5)Net investment losses$(15.5)$(9.0)

From time to time, we may sell fixed maturity securities subsequent to the reporting date that were considered temporarily impaired at thesuch reporting date. Such sales are due to issuer specific events occurring subsequent to the reporting date that result in a change in our intent to sell a fixed maturity security.
Other Income
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, other income was comparableincreased $0.6 million, primarily due to the prior year period.inclusion of Madison National.
Benefits, Claims and Settlement Expenses
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, benefits, claims and settlement expenses decreased $4.4increased $42.7 million, driven primarily by favorable automobiledue to an increase in underlying auto loss experience and the inclusion of Madison National, partially offsetreduced by unfavorable mortality and property loss experience.an offsetting $10.3 million change in interest credited.
Interest Credited
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, interest credited decreased $0.9$9.8 million driven primarily by lower interest rates on Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLB) funding agreements.an offsetting $10.3 million change in benefits, claims and settlement expenses. Under the deposit method of accounting, the interest credited on the reinsured annuity block continues to be reported. The average deferred annuity credited rate, excluding the reinsured annuity block, was 2.4% and 2.5% atas of March 31, 20212022 and March 31, 2020,2021, respectively.
Operating Expenses
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, operating expenses decreased $2.7increased $18.8 million, primarily due to a continued lower levelthe inclusion of expenses related to changes made due to COVID-19 as well as business optimization initiatives.
Deferred Acquisition Costs Unlocking and Amortization Expense
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, DAC unlocking and amortization expense decreased $5.9 million, primarily due to prior year period unfavorable DAC unlocking in Retirement from market performance.
Intangible Asset Amortization Expense
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, intangible asset amortization expense decreased $0.4 million.
Interest Expense
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, interest expense decreased $0.7 million due to lower interest rates on our senior revolving credit facility.
Income Tax Expense
The effective income tax rate, including net investment gains (losses), was 18.5% and 0.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Income from investments in tax-advantaged securities reduced the effective income tax rates by 3.9 and 7.5 percentage points for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Total income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020, included a benefit of $2.8 million related to the CARES Act, which reduced the effective income tax rate by 2.8 percentage points, to reflect a net operating loss carryback to taxable years when the corporate rate was 35% compared to the current corporate rate of 21%.

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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (DAC) Unlocking and Amortization Expense
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, DAC unlocking and amortization expense increased $2.3 million, primarily due to unfavorable market-related DAC unlocking in the Life & Retirement segment.
Intangible Asset Amortization Expense
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, intangible asset amortization expense increased $0.9 million, due to the inclusion of Madison National.
Interest Expense
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, interest expense increased $0.4 million.
Income Tax Expense
The effective income tax rate, including net investment (losses) gains, was 18.1% and 18.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Income from investments in tax-advantaged securities reduced the effective income tax rates by 6.3 and 3.9 percentage points for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
We record liabilities for uncertain tax filing positions where it is more likely than not that the position will not be sustainable upon audit by taxing authorities. These liabilities are reevaluated routinely and are adjusted appropriately based on changes in facts or law. We have no unrecorded liabilities from uncertain tax filing positions.
At March 31, 2021,2022, our federal income tax returns for years prior to 2014 are no longer subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. We do not anticipate any assessments for tax years that remain subject to examination to have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
Outlook for 20212022
The following discussion provides outlook information for our results of operations and capital position.
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic conditions on the Company's results continue to be highly uncertain and outside the Company's control. The scope, duration and magnitude of the direct and indirect effects of the pandemic continue to evolve in ways that are difficult or impossible to anticipate. For additional information on the risks posed by the pandemic, see “A large-scale pandemic, the occurrence of terrorism or military actions may have an adverse effect on our business” included in Part I - Item 1A—Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
At the time of issuance of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, due to the impact of inflation on our nearer-term auto results as well as the potential impact of market volatility on DAC unlocking, we estimate that 2021 full-year net income willnow believe our 2022 core earnings per share is more likely to be within aat the lower end of the guidance range of $3.00 to $3.20 per diluted share, generating a core return on equity* of over 9%. The outlook assumes a federal statutory corporate tax rate of 21%. This range is unchanged from$3.45-$3.65 discussed in our Outlook for 2021 we discussed2022 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. The outlook assumes a federal statutory corporate tax rate of 21%.
Property and Casualty Segment
Premiums written*Horace Mann’s outlook for 2021 are anticipated to be below 2020 levels. We expect sales* will remain under pressure while COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out across the country, with a return to pre-pandemic sales levels likely to begin in the fourth quarter.
We expect the pandemic's impact on automobile loss costs will continue in 2021, reflecting continued lower frequency related to new driving patterns,2022 reflects accretion from newly acquired Madison National as well as a partial offset becauseestimates of the anticipated uptick in uninsured/underinsured motorist claims. Over the courseinitial contributions of 2021, we anticipate loss ratios will gradually rise toward our long-term target levels. Our outlook presumes that some changes to driving patterns will become more permanent, but those would be offset by some of the factors that increased severity in 2020. We anticipate fairly stable automobile rates in 2021.
We expect the underlying property loss ratio* will be stable in 2021 with rates expected to rise in the low-single digits.
As a result, the Property and Casualty full-year combined ratio is expected to be 95% - 96%, assuming catastrophe losses add approximately 9.0 to 9.5 points. Net income for Property and Casualty is anticipated to be in the range of $54 million to $58 million.
Supplemental Segment
Over the course of 2021, we expect Supplemental's pretax profit margin will move closer to our long-term mid 20% target range, as the favorable trends in benefits paid from changes in policyholder behavior due to COVID-19 significantly decline in 2021 while sales* gradually return to pre-pandemic levels. Net investment income should continue to benefit from the portfolio repositioning. Including these factors, net income for Supplemental is anticipated to be in the range of $33 million to $35 million.
Retirement Segment
We expect Retirement to generate net income in the range of $38 million to $40 million in 2021, reflecting higherstrategic growth initiatives. Full-year net investment income from the alternativesmanaged portfolio is estimated to be in line with 2021, with limited partnership portfolio returns modeled closer to the historical averages. We expect that the increase of interest rates in the capital markets that are being experienced may have a significant impact to net unrealized investment gains (losses) on fixed maturity securities reported in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Results for each segment will reflect different considerations:
Property & Casualty Segment
In 2022, the underlying auto loss ratio is now expected to be higher in the near term than anticipated in the original guidance due to inflation. The longer-term combined ratio target remains 95-96%. The assumption for catastrophe losses continues to be approximately 9.5 points on the combined ratio, in line with the 10-year average. Net investment income in 2022 is expected to be lower than prior year in this segment, as well asit benefited from strong limited partnership returns in 2021.
Life & Retirement Segment
Net investment income is expected to be up slightly compared to 2021, maintaining the net investment spread near the 2021 level. Market volatility may cause DAC unlocking to have an increase in feesoutsized impact on our annuity business.segment earnings. The assumption for mortality is a return to actuarial expectations.

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LifeSupplemental & Group Benefits Segment
We expect Life to generate net income between $17 million and $19 million in 2021, reflecting modeled mortality costs and increased net investment income from the alternatives portfolio. Total sales* are expected to gradually return to pre-pandemic levels.
Investments
For 2021, we expect total net investment income between $370 million and $390 million, including approximately $100 million of accreted investment income on the deposit asset on reinsurance in the Retirement segment. The return on the alternatives portfolioClaims utilization is expected to be in the mid-near pre-pandemic levels leading to high-single digits in 2021, compared with a below-target 5% in 2020 duefull-year benefit ratios of about 35% for voluntary products and about 50% for employer-sponsored products. Amortization of intangible assets is expected to market volatility early in the year.be approximately $13 million, or 30 cents per share (after tax).
As described in Critical Accounting Estimates, certain of our significant accounting measurements require the use of estimates and assumptions. As additional information becomes available, adjustments may be required. Those adjustments are charged or credited to net income for the period in which the adjustments are made and may impact actual results compared to our estimates above. Additionally, see Forward-looking Informationforward-looking information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as well as Part I - Items 1 and 1A of ourthis Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 concerning other important factors that could impact actual results. We believe that a projection of net income is not appropriate on a forward-looking basis because it is not possible to provide a valid forecast of net investment gains (losses), which can vary substantially from one period to another and may have a significant impact on net income.
Application of Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions based on information available at the time the consolidated financial statements are prepared. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of our consolidated assets, liabilities, shareholders' equity and net income. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to our consolidated financial statements and because of the possibility that subsequent events and available information may differ markedly from management's judgments at the time the consolidated financial statements were prepared. We have discussed with the Audit Committee the quality, not just the acceptability, of our accounting principles as applied in our financial reporting. The discussions generally included such matters as the consistency of our accounting policies and their application, and the clarity and completeness of our consolidated financial statements, which include related disclosures.
Information regarding our accounting policies pertaining to these topics is located in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part II - Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
We2021. In addition, discussion of accounting policies, including certain sensitivity information, was presented in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Application of Critical Accounting Estimates in that Form 10-K within which we have identified the following accounting estimates as critical in that they involve a higher degree of judgment and are subject to a significant degree of variability:
Valuation of hard-to-value fixed maturity securities including evaluation
Evaluation of credit loss impairments for maturity securities
Evaluation of goodwill and intangible assets for impairment
Valuation of annuity and life deferred policy acquisition costs
Valuation of liabilities for property and casualty unpaid claims and claim expenses
Valuation of certain investment contract and policy reserves
Compared to December 31, 2020, atExcept as noted below, as of March 31, 2021,2022, there were no material changes to accounting policies for areas most subject to significant management judgments identified above.
Valuation of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed under Purchase Accounting and Purchase Price Allocation
In addition to disclosures in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-Kaccounting for the year ended December 31, 2020, discussionacquisition of accounting policies,Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc. (Madison National), assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized based on estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price when compared to the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired is recognized as goodwill. A significant amount of judgment is involved in estimating the individual fair values of tangible assets, intangible assets, and other assets and liabilities. We used all available information to make these fair value determinations and engaged third-party consultants for valuation assistance. The fair value of assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date were estimated using a combination of approaches, including certain sensitivity information, was presented in Management's Discussionthe income approach, which requires us to project future cash flows and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Critical Accounting Estimates in that Form 10-K.

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appropriate discount rate; the cost approach, which required estimates of replacement costs and depreciation and obsolescence estimates; and the market approach. The estimates used in determining fair values were based on assumptions believed to be reasonable but which are inherently uncertain. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from the projected results used to determine fair value.
The value of business acquired intangible asset (VOBA) represents the present value of the expected underwriting profit within policies that were in force on the date of acquisition. The value of relationships acquired intangible asset was valued based on the actuarial appraisal method net of VOBA. This represents expected future premiums arising from ongoing relationships and includes assumed growth in premium in the first projection year as well as all premiums in projection years two through ten. The state licenses intangible asset represents the regulatory licenses held by Madison National that were valued using the cost approach. The valuation of Madison National's policy reserves represents the present value of expected future benefits and expenses associated with the policies, valued using the actuarial appraisal approach.
The valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Madison National noted above required management to make multiple judgments and assumptions to project future cash flows. Assumptions included future policy and contract charges, premiums, morbidity and mortality, and persistency by product, as well as expenses, investment returns, growth rates and other factors. One of the most significant inputs in these calculations is the discount rate used to arrive at the present value of the net cash flows. Actual experience on the purchased business may vary from these projections and the recovery of the net assets recorded is dependent upon the future profitability of the related business.
Results of Operations by Segment
Consolidated financial results primarily reflect the operating results of our fourthree operating segments (Property & Casualty, Life & Retirement, and Supplemental & Group Benefits) as noted in the Introduction and Outlook for 2022 sections of this MD&A, as well as the corporate and other line. These reporting segments are defined based on financial information we usemanagement uses to evaluate performance and to determine the allocation of resources.
Property and Casualty
Supplemental
Retirement
Life
Corporate and Other
The determination of segment data is described in more detail in Part I - Item 1, Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in this report. The following sections provide analysis and discussion of the results of operations for each of the reporting segments as well as investment results.
Property and& Casualty
(All comparisons vs. same periods in 2020,2021, unless noted otherwise)
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, net income reflected the following factors:
Premiums written*Auto loss frequency closer to pre-pandemic levels and premiums earned reduced by lower new business and lower miles drivenhigher auto loss severity due to inflation
1.9 pointsA decrease in net investment income due to less favorable returns on limited partnership interests
Higher underlying property loss ratio* due to higher fire losses offset by lower levels of improvement in the reported loss ratio as the lower automobile loss frequency more than offset a 1.7 point increase from catastrophe losses
4.2 pointsNo recognition of improvement inprior years' reserve development for the Propertycurrent and Casualty underlying loss ratio* driven by lower automobile loss frequency reflecting changing driving patterns due to the pandemic
Higher income tax expense as the prior year period benefited from a one-time tax benefit of $2.0 million as a result of the CARES Actperiods
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The following table provides certain financial information for Property and& Casualty for the periods indicated.
($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021-2020
20212020Change
Financial Data:
Premiums written*:
Automobile$99.2 $109.4 -9.3 %
Property and other42.6 44.2 -3.6 %
Total premiums written141.8 153.6 -7.7 %
Change in unearned premiums14.0 12.9 8.5 %
Total premiums earned155.8 166.5 -6.4 %
Incurred claims and claims expenses:
Claims occurring in the current year94.7 105.4 -10.2 %
Prior years' reserve development
— 1.0 -100.0 %
Total claims and claim expenses incurred94.7 104.4 -9.3 %
Operating expenses, including DAC amortization39.5 43.2 -8.6 %
Underwriting gain21.6 18.9 14.3 %
Net investment income10.8 10.3 4.9 %
Income before income taxes34.4 29.8 15.4 %
Net income / core earnings*27.9 26.6 4.9 %
Operating Statistics:
Automobile
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio59.1 %65.8 %-6.7 pts
Expense ratio25.1 %25.9 %-0.8 pts
Combined ratio:84.2 %91.7 %-7.5 pts
Prior years' reserve development— %-0.9 %0.9 pts
Catastrophe losses0.3 %0.2 %0.1 pts
Underlying combined ratio*83.9 %92.4 %-8.5 pts
Property
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio64.1 %56.5 %7.6 pts
Expense ratio26.0 %26.2 %-0.2 pts
Combined ratio:90.1 %82.7 %7.4 pts
Prior years' reserve development— %— %— pts
Catastrophe losses20.1 %15.8 %4.3 pts
Underlying combined ratio*70.0 %66.9 %3.1 pts
Risks in force (in thousands)
Automobile(1)
393 424 -7.3 %
Property182 192 -5.2 %
Total575 616 -6.7 %
($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022-2021
20222021Change
Financial Data:
Net premiums written*:
Auto$94.5 $99.2 -4.7 %
Property and other45.1 42.6 5.9 %
Total net premiums written139.6 141.8 -1.6 %
Change in unearned net premiums10.6 14.0 -24.3 %
Total net premiums earned150.2 155.8 -3.6 %
Incurred claims and claims expenses:
Claims occurring in the current year108.3 94.7 14.4 %
Prior years' reserve development(1)
— — — %
Total claims and claim expenses incurred108.3 94.7 14.4 %
Operating expenses, including DAC amortization39.4 39.5 -0.3 %
Underwriting gain2.5 21.6 -88.4 %
Net investment income7.2 10.8 -33.3 %
Income before income taxes10.5 34.4 -69.5 %
Net income / Core earnings*8.5 27.9 -69.5 %
Operating Statistics:
Auto
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio76.0 %59.1 %16.9 pts
Expense ratio25.8 %25.1 %0.7 pts
Combined ratio:101.8 %84.2 %17.6 pts
Prior years' reserve development(1)
— %— %— pts
Catastrophe losses0.5 %0.3 %0.2 pts
Underlying combined ratio*101.3 %83.9 %17.4 pts
Property
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio65.0 %64.1 %0.9 pts
Expense ratio27.3 %26.0 %1.3 pts
Combined ratio:92.3 %90.1 %2.2 pts
Prior years' reserve development(1)
— %— %— pts
Catastrophe losses12.7 %20.1 %-7.4 pts
Underlying combined ratio*79.6 %70.0 %9.6 pts
Risks in force (in thousands)
Auto(2)
372 393 -5.3 %
Property175 182 -3.8 %
Total547 575 -4.9 %
(1)(Favorable) unfavorable.
(2)    Includes assumed risks in force of 4.

On a reported basis, the 17.6 point increase in the auto combined ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was mainly attributable to a 16.7 point increase in the auto underlying loss ratio*. The increase in the auto underlying loss ratio reflects a return to more normal driving patterns as well as an increase in severity trends due to inflation. The reported property combined ratio increased 2.2 points and the property underlying loss ratio* increased 8.3 points for the three months ended March 31, 2022 reflecting higher non-catastrophe fire
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On alosses, while the reported basis, the 7.5 points of improvement in the automobile combined ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was mainly attributable to a 7.7 point reduction in the automobile underlying loss ratio*. The decline in average automobile loss costs in the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to the prior year period was largely due to decreased frequency experienced subsequent to COVID-19 lockdowns that began in March 2020. The reported property combined ratio increased 7.4 points for0.9 pts as the three months ended March 31, 2021 due to a 4.3 point increaseincreases in catastrophefire losses with the remaining increase due to higher non-catastrophe weather losses and non-weather waterwere offset by lower catastrophe losses.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, total net premiums written* decreased $11.8$2.2 million primarilyas the benefit of stronger retention is being offset by new business volumes that remain below historical levels due to a reduction in automobile written premiums*. For the remainderlingering effect of 2021, we anticipate the rate environment will be relatively stable, resulting in low-single digit average rate increases (including states with no rate actions) for both automobile and property for the full year. Average approved rate changes for the three months ended March 31, 2021 were insignificant. Growth inpandemic on sales* has slowed due to COVID-19..
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, automobile2022, auto net premiums written* decreased $10.2$4.7 million, as the number of automobileauto risks in force has declined and we have implemented a lower level of rate increases. Further, the averagecontinues to decline. Average net premium written and average net premium earned decreased 2.5% and 1.5%, respectively,were flat. The auto rate plan for 2022 now reflects rate increases in the three months ended March 31, 2021, partly because miles driven is lower.high single digit to low double digit range in states representing almost 80% of our auto premiums. The automobile 12 month retention rate for new and renewalnumber of educator risks was 81.9% which was up 0.6 points comparedhas been over 80% relative to a year ago. Educatoroverall auto risks as a percentage of overall automobile risks remained stable at 85.2% as of March 31, 2021.in force over the past two years.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, property and other net premiums written* decreased $1.6increased $2.5 million, due to increases in average net premium written and average net premium earned which increased 6.5% and 4.0%, respectively, as inflation adjustments to coverage values began to take effect. With inflationary pressure continuing, adjustments to coverage values and rates are expected to continue to play a role in the coming quarters. We anticipate average rate increases in the low single digits for property. The number of educator risks has been over 80% relative to overall property risks in force has declined, however,over the average premium written and average premium earned increased 2.4% and 2.6%, respectively. The 12 month retention rate for new and renewal risks increased to 87.3% from 87.1% at March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Educator risks as a percentage of overall property risks remained stable at 82.4% as of March 31, 2021.past two years.
We continue to evaluate and implement actions to further mitigate our exposure in catastrophe-prone areas of the country. Such actions could include, but are not limited to, non-renewal of property policies, restricted agent geographic placement, limitations on agent new business sales, further tightening of underwriting standards and increased utilization of third-party vendor products.
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Supplemental
(All comparisons vs. same periods in 2020, unless noted otherwise)
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, net income reflected the following factors:
Favorable business trends including short-term benefit from changes in policyholder behavior due to COVID-19
Improved net investment income driven by more favorable returns on limited partnership interests







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The following table provides certain information for Supplemental for the periods indicated.
($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021-2020
20212020Change
Financial Data:
Premiums written and contract deposits*$31.6 $32.6 -3.1 %
Premiums and contract charges earned31.7 33.0 -3.9 %
Net investment income5.3 3.5 51.4 %
Benefits and settlement expenses9.7 10.5 -7.6 %
Operating expenses (includes DAC unlocking and amortization expense)10.4 10.1 3.0 %
Intangible asset amortization expense2.9 3.2 -9.4 %
Income before income taxes14.6 13.4 9.0 %
Net income / core earnings*11.4 10.5 8.6 %
Operating Statistics:
Supplemental insurance in force (thousands)284 297 -4.4 %
Benefits ratio(1)
30.6 %31.8 %-1.2 pts
Operating expense ratio(2)
27.6 %27.1 %0.5 pts
Pretax profit margin(2)
38.7 %36.0 %2.7 pts
Persistency91.5 %89.2 %2.3 pts
(1)    Benefits ratio measured to earned premium.
(2)    Operating expense ratio and pretax profit margin measured to total revenues.

Supplemental sales* were $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2021 compared to $3.7 million in the first quarter of 2020. Across the industry, supplemental products have traditionally been sold through a worksite enrollment model and have been the most impacted by the limitations of a virtual-only model. Horace Mann agents continue to cross sell supplemental products to their existing educator customers and we continue to support benefit enrollments. Persistency was up 2.3 points at 91.5%.








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Life & Retirement
(All comparisons vs. same periods in 2020,2021, unless noted otherwise)
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, net income increased $11.5 million, reflectingreflected the following factors:
$6.9 million increase inStrong annualized net investment income driven by favorable returnsinterest spread on limited partnership interestsfixed annuities of 286 bps for the three months ended March 31, 2022
$0.8Continued growth in net annuity contract deposits* that increased $6.2 million of favorable DAC unlocking infor the current period, compared with $4.0 million of unfavorable DAC unlocking from market performance in the prior year periodthree months ended March 31, 2022
Lower mortality costs benefiting Life results
























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The following table provides certain information for Retirement for the periods indicated.
($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021-2020
20212020Change
Financial Data:
Contract charges earned$8.6 $7.4 16.2 %
Net investment income60.4 53.5 12.9 %
Interest credited39.3 40.3 -2.5 %
Net interest margin without net investment gains (losses)22.2 14.1 57.4 %
Net interest margin - reinsured block(1.1)(0.9)-22.2 %
Mortality loss and other reserve charges1.1 1.6 -31.3 %
Operating expenses16.0 16.2 -1.2 %
DAC and intangible asset amortization expense, excluding DAC unlocking5.5 5.2 5.8 %
DAC unlocking(0.8)4.0 -120.0 %
Income (loss) before income taxes12.6 (1.1)N.M.
Net income (loss)10.6 (0.9)N.M.
Core earnings10.6 (0.9)N.M.
Operating Statistics:
Annuity contract deposits, net*
Variable$61.6 $57.8 6.6 %
Fixed44.2 48.0 -7.9 %
Total105.8 105.8 — %
Single57.2 53.3 7.3 %
Recurring48.6 52.5 -7.4 %
Total105.8 105.8 — %
Assets under administration (AUA)
Annuity assets under management(1)
4,991.7 4,026.6 24.0 %
Broker and advisory assets under administration2,388.1 2,093.9 14.1 %
Recordkeeping assets under administration1,546.3 1,260.8 22.6 %
Total8,926.1 7,381.3 20.9 %
Persistency
Variable annuities95.1 %94.5 %0.6 pts
Fixed annuities95.0 %94.0 %1.0 pts
Total95.0 %94.1 %0.9 pts
Annuity contracts in force (thousands)230 229 0.4 %
Fixed spread - YTD annualized (basis points)253 151 102 bps
(1)    Amounts reported as of March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020 exclude $782.8 million and $539.6 million, respectively, of assets under management held under modified coinsurance reinsurance.

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, total annuity contract deposits, net* for variable and fixed annuities were comparable to the prior year period. Educators continue to find value in our Retirement savings products, including our competitively priced annuity products. Cash value persistency remained strong at 95.1% for variable annuities and 95.0% for fixed annuities.
At March 31, 2021, annuity assets under management were $965.1 million above a year ago primarily due to market appreciation and positive net inflows. Variable assets under management, excluding amounts held under the modified coinsurance agreement, increased by $855.5 million from a year ago primarily due to market appreciation and positive net inflows. Assets under administration, which includes Retirement Advantage® and other advisory and recordkeeping assets were up 20.9% from a year ago, as assets under management rose primarily due to strong market appreciation over the past 12 months. The year-to-date annualized net interest spread on fixed annuities, excluding reinsurance, increased 102 basis points, reflecting higher net investment income.
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The following table provides certain information for Life & Retirement for the periods indicated.
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022-2021
20222021Change
Life & Retirement
Net premiums written and contract deposits*$136.4 $130.3 4.7 %
Net premiums and contract charges earned35.8 39.4 -9.1 %
Net investment income84.2 79.9 5.4 %
Other income4.9 4.8 2.1 %
Life mortality costs12.2 14.6 -16.4 %
Interest credited40.7 50.5 -19.4 %
Change in reserves21.7 15.0 44.7 %
Operating expenses25.8 23.7 8.9 %
DAC amortization expense, excluding unlocking7.4 6.9 7.2 %
DAC unlocking2.5 (0.6)N.M.
Intangible asset amortization expense0.3 0.4 -25.0 %
Income before income taxes14.3 13.6 5.1 %
Income tax expense2.5 2.2 13.6 %
Net income11.8 11.4 3.5 %
Core earnings*11.8 11.4 3.5 %
Life policies in force (in thousands)163 163 — %
Life insurance in force$19,595 $19,028 3.0 %
Life persistency - LTM96.2 %96.1 %0.1 pts
Annuity contracts in force (in thousands)229 230 -0.4 %
Retirement Advantage® contracts in force (in thousands)
16 13 23.1 %
Cash value persistency - LTM94.3 %95.0 %-0.7 pts

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, life annualized sales* were slightly below the prior year period with persistency for life products of 96.2% remaining in line with prior year periods.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, net annuity contract deposits for variable and fixed annuities increased $6.2 million. Our relationship with educators often begins with our 403(b) retirement savings products, including our attractive annuity products, which provide encouraging cross-sell opportunities. Cash value persistency remained strong at 94.3%.
As of March 31, 2022, annuity assets under management were up $193.9 million, or 3.9%, compared to a year ago primarily due to market appreciation. Assets under administration, which includes Retirement Advantage® and other advisory and recordkeeping assets were up $152.7 million, or 1.7%, from a year ago, as assets under management also rose primarily due to market appreciation over the past 12 months. The year-to-date annualized net interest spread on fixed annuities, excluding reinsurance, increased 33 basis points, primarily reflecting higher net investment income.
We actively manage our interest rate risk exposure, considering a variety of factors, including earned interest rates, credited interest rates and the relationship between the expected durations of assets and liabilities. We estimate that over the next 12 months approximately $458.2$802.6 million of the Retirement and Life combined& Retirement investment portfolio and related investable cash flows will be reinvested at current market rates. As interest rates remain at low levels, borrowers may prepay or redeem the securities with greater frequency in order to borrow at lower market rates, which could increase investable cash flows and exacerbate the reinvestment risk.
As a general guideline, for a 100 basis point decline in the average reinvestment rate and based on our existing policies and investment portfolio, the impact from investing in that lower interest rate environment could further
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reduce Life & Retirement net investment income by approximately $1.7$3.1 million in year one and $5.2$9.2 million in year two, further reducing the annualized net interest spread on fixed annuities by approximately 611 basis points and 1730 basis points in the respective periods, compared to the current period annualized net interest spread on fixed annuities. We could also consider potential changes in rates credited to policyholders, tempered by any restrictions on the ability to adjust policyholder rates due to guaranteed minimum guaranteed crediting rates.
The expectation for future annualized net interest spreads on fixed annuities is also an important component in the amortization of DAC. In terms of the sensitivity of this amortization to the annualized net interest spread on fixed annuities, based on DAC as of March 31, 20212022 and assuming all other assumptions are met, a 10 basis point deviation in the current year targeted annualized net interest rate spread on the fixed annuities assumption would impact amortization between $0.4$0.3 million and $0.5$0.4 million. This result may change depending on the magnitude and direction of any actual deviations but represents a range of reasonably likely experience for the noted assumption.
The annuity reinsurance agreement entered in the second quarter of 2019, which reinsured the $2.2We reinsure a $2.4 billion block of in force fixed annuities with a minimum crediting rate of 4.5%, which helps mitigate the risk of not being able to generate appropriate spreads on the annuity business. Information regarding the interest crediting rates and balances equal to the guaranteed minimum guaranteed ratecrediting rates for deferred annuity account values excluding the reinsured block is shown below.
($ in millions)($ in millions)March 31, 2021($ in millions)March 31, 2022
Deferred Annuities atTotal Deferred AnnuitiesDeferred Annuities at
Minimum Guaranteed Rate
Total Deferred AnnuitiesMinimum Guaranteed RatePercent
of Total
Accumulated
Value (AV)
Percent of
Total Deferred
Annuities AV
Percent
of Total
Accumulated
Value
Percent
of Total
Accumulated
Value (AV)
Percent of
Total Deferred
Annuities AV
Percent
of Total
Accumulated
Value
Minimum guaranteed interest rates:
Guaranteed minimum crediting rates:Guaranteed minimum crediting rates:
Less than 2%Less than 2%54.8 %$1,369.2 59.1 %42.8 %$809.7 Less than 2%55.8 %$1,411.1 74.8 %49.6 %$1,056.2 
Equal to 2% but less than 3%Equal to 2% but less than 3%11.5 %287.5 83.3 %12.7 %239.6 Equal to 2% but less than 3%11.2 283.5 83.6 11.1 236.9 
Equal to 3% but less than 4%Equal to 3% but less than 4%24.9 %622.9 99.9 %32.9 %622.4 Equal to 3% but less than 4%24.6 622.8 99.9 29.2 622.4 
Equal to 4% but less than 5%Equal to 4% but less than 5%6.8 %170.5 100.0 %9.0 %170.5 Equal to 4% but less than 5%6.5 165.7 100.0 7.8 165.7 
5% or higher5% or higher2.0 %49.9 100.0 %2.6 %49.9 5% or higher1.9 48.0 100.0 2.3 48.0 
TotalTotal100.0 %$2,500.0 75.7 %100.0 %$1,892.1 Total100.0 %$2,531.1 84.1 %100.0 %$2,129.2 

We will continue to be disciplined in executing strategies to mitigate the negative impact on profitability of a sustained low interest rate environment. However, the success of these strategies may be affected by the factors discussed in Part I - Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 and other factors in this report.

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Life
(All comparisons vs. same periods in 2020, unless noted otherwise)
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, net income increased $0.1 million, reflecting the following factors:
Higher mortality costs offset by
Higher net investment income driven by favorable returns on limited partnership interests
The following table provides certain information for Life for the periods indicated.








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($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021-2020
20212020Change
Financial Data:
Premiums written and contract deposits*$25.2 $24.8 1.6 %
Premiums and contract charges earned31.5 29.4 7.1 %
Net investment income19.6 15.6 25.6 %
Benefits and settlement expenses28.8 22.2 29.7 %
Interest credited11.2 11.2 — %
Operating expenses8.3 9.1 -8.8 %
DAC amortization expense, excluding unlocking1.8 1.9 -5.3 %
DAC unlocking0.2 (0.1)300.0 %
Income before income taxes0.9 0.7 28.6 %
Net income / core earnings*0.7 0.6 16.7 %
Operating Statistics:
Life insurance in force$19,936 $19,295 3.3 %
Number of policies in force (thousands)201 201 — %
Average face amount in force (in dollars)$99,368 $96,225 3.3 %
Lapse ratio (ordinary life insurance in force)3.9 %4.7 %-0.8 pts
Mortality costs$14.6 $10.1 44.6 %

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, annualized Life sales* were unchanged compared to the prior year period on steady new sales of recurring term and whole life policies, and lower new sales of indexed universal life policies. Full-year persistency for life products of 96.1% improved from the prior year period.

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Supplemental & Group Benefits
(All comparisons vs. same periods in 2021, unless noted otherwise)
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, net income reflected the following factors:
Inclusion of Madison National's results
Improved net investment income driven by favorable returns on limited partnership interests









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The following table provides certain information for Supplemental & Group Benefits for the periods indicated.
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022-2021
20222021Change
Supplemental & Group Benefits
Net premiums and contract charges earned$69.9 $32.4 115.7 %
Net investment income7.1 5.4 31.5 %
Other income1.6 0.7 128.6 %
Benefits, settlement expenses and change in reserves34.8 10.0 248.0 %
Interest credited0.1 0.1 — %
Operating expenses (includes DAC unlocking and amortization
expense)
25.5 11.0 131.8 %
Intangible asset amortization expense3.9 2.9 34.5 %
Income before income taxes14.3 14.5 -1.4 %
Net income / Core earnings*11.2 11.3 -0.9 %
Benefits ratio(1)
49.9 %31.2 %18.7 pts
Operating expense ratio(2)
32.4 %28.6 %3.8 pts
Pretax profit margin(3)
18.2 %37.7 %-19.5 pts
Voluntary products benefits ratio29.3 %30.9 %-1.6 pts
Voluntary premium persistency (rolling 12 months)92.1 %91.5 %0.6 pts
Employer-sponsored products benefits ratio66.1 %— %N.M.
(1)    Ratio of benefits to net premiums earned.
(2)    Ratio of operating expenses to total revenues.
(3)    Ratio of income before taxes to total revenues.

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, total sales* were $3.7 million. Sales of voluntary products* were $1.4 million, a 40.0% increase from the prior year period, with persistency up 0.6 pts at 92.1%. Sales of employer-sponsored products* added another $2.3 million, in line with management's expectations.
Net income was flat compared to the prior year period. The current period includes the results of Madison National which is driving the increases in (1) benefits, settlement expenses and change in reserves, (2) operating expenses (includes DAC unlocking and amortization), and (3) intangible asset amortization expense. The non-cash impact of amortization of intangible assets under purchase accounting reduced net income by $3.9 million
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pretax for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Pretax profit margin declined because of the newly acquired employer-sponsored products, which are expected to generate a lower margin than voluntary products. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, benefits paid also reflected normal seasonality for the employer-sponsored products.
Corporate and& Other
(All comparisons vs. same periods in 2020,2021, unless noted otherwise)
The following table provides certain financial information for Corporate and& Other for the periods indicated.
($ in millions)($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021-2020($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022-2021
20212020Change %20222021Change %
Interest expenseInterest expense$3.4 $4.0 -15.0 %Interest expense$3.9 $3.4 14.7 %
Net investment losses pretaxNet investment losses pretax(9.0)(18.5)N.M.Net investment losses pretax(15.5)(9.0)N.M.
Tax on net investment losses(1.9)(4.0)N.M.
Operating expensesOperating expenses(2.0)(1.9)-5.3 %
Net investment losses after taxNet investment losses after tax(7.1)(14.5)N.M.Net investment losses after tax(12.2)(7.1)N.M.
Net lossNet loss(11.3)(18.3)38.3 %Net loss(17.0)(11.3)-50.4 %
Core earnings (loss)*(4.2)(3.8)-10.5 %
Core earnings loss*Core earnings loss*(4.8)(4.2)-14.3 %

For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, the net loss decreased becauseincreased primarily due to an increase in net investment losses in the current period were lower. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the net loss reflected $15.2 million after-tax of net investment losses onlosses. This was mainly due to changes in fair value forvalues of equity securities and derivatives - all due to COVID-19 related market volatility.securities.
Investment Results
(All comparisons vs. same periods in 2020,2021, unless noted otherwise)
Our investment strategy is primarily focused on generating income to support product liabilities, and balances principal protection and risk. Total net investment income includes net investment income from our investment portfolio as well as accreted investment income from the deposit asset on reinsurance related to our reinsured block of approximately $2.9$2.4 billion of policyfixed annuity liabilities related to legacy individual annuitiespolicies written in 2002 or earlier.
($ in millions)($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021-2020($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022-2021
20212020Change %20222021Change %
Net investment income - Investment portfolio$71.1 $58.6 21.3 %
Investment income - Deposit asset on reinsurance24.4 23.7 3.0 %
Net investment income - investment portfolioNet investment income - investment portfolio$73.0 $71.1 2.7 %
Investment income - deposit asset on reinsuranceInvestment income - deposit asset on reinsurance24.9 24.4 2.0 %
Total net investment incomeTotal net investment income95.5 82.3 16.0 %Total net investment income97.9 95.5 2.5 %
Pretax net investment gains (losses)(9.0)(18.5)N.M.
Pretax net investment lossesPretax net investment losses(15.5)(9.0)N.M.
Pretax net unrealized investment gains on fixed maturity securitiesPretax net unrealized investment gains on fixed maturity securities363.6 189.7 91.7 %Pretax net unrealized investment gains on fixed maturity securities16.7 363.6 -95.4 %

Excluding accreted investment income on the deposit asset on reinsurance, net investment income increased $12.5$1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, as more favorable2022, primarily due to an increase in commercial mortgage fund income, partially offset by lower returns on other limited partnership interests continued to offset slightly lower yields on fixed maturity securities.interests.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, pretax net investment losses decreased $9.5increased $6.5 million, primarily because pretax net investment losses ondue to the change in fair value of equity securities and derivatives were higher in the prior year period.securities. Pretax net unrealized investment gains on fixed maturity securities were down $193.1$424.9 million, or 96.2%, compared to December 31, 2020,2021, reflecting aan 83 basis pointspoint increase in the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield that more than offset tighterand wider credit spreads across most asset classes.
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Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities Portfolios
The table below presents our fixed maturity and equity securities portfolios by major asset class, including the 10 largest sectors of our corporate bond holdings (based on fair value).
($ in millions)($ in millions)March 31, 2021($ in millions)March 31, 2022
Number of
Issuers
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost, net
Pretax Net
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Number of
Issuers
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost, net
Pretax Net
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Fixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securities
Corporate bondsCorporate bondsCorporate bonds
Banking & FinanceBanking & Finance145 $492.0 $460.9 $31.1 Banking & Finance170 $531.8 $535.2 $(3.4)
EnergyEnergy94 179.0 177.4 1.6 
InsuranceInsurance50 185.0 168.2 16.8 Insurance56 173.2 165.9 7.3 
Energy(1)
77 175.5 164.7 10.8 
Healthcare, PharmacyHealthcare, Pharmacy82 161.2 152.7 8.5 Healthcare, Pharmacy89 160.8 163.7 (2.9)
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous37 144.9 146.1 (1.2)
UtilitiesUtilities78 138.8 141.5 (2.7)
TransportationTransportation51 107.9 109.5 (1.6)
Real EstateReal Estate43 125.4 119.5 5.9 Real Estate45 105.0 106.4 (1.4)
Utilities68 115.9 109.5 6.4 
Misc.29 110.3 109.9 0.4 
Transportation47 101.4 95.5 5.9 
Technology44 98.9 94.4 4.5 
Food and BeverageFood and Beverage35 79.1 70.6 8.5 Food and Beverage36 86.6 84.2 2.4 
Consumer ProductsConsumer Products56 79.7 83.3 (3.6)
All other corporates(2)(1)
All other corporates(2)(1)
356 549.5 517.6 31.9 
All other corporates(2)(1)
362 588.3 594.9 (6.6)
Total corporate bondsTotal corporate bonds976 2,194.2 2,063.5 130.7 Total corporate bonds1,074 2,296.0 2,308.1 (12.1)
Mortgage-backed securitiesMortgage-backed securitiesMortgage-backed securities
U.S. Government and federally sponsored agenciesU.S. Government and federally sponsored agencies266 475.1 441.2 33.9 U.S. Government and federally sponsored agencies256 419.3 422.4 (3.1)
Commercial(3)(2)
Commercial(3)(2)
130 329.5 310.0 19.5 
Commercial(3)(2)
137 297.5 296.0 1.5 
OtherOther40 49.3 49.7 (0.4)Other31 17.6 17.8 (0.2)
Municipal bonds(4)(3)
Municipal bonds(4)(3)
602 1,768.1 1,609.9 158.2 
Municipal bonds(4)(3)
613 1,579.5 1,530.9 48.6 
Government bondsGovernment bondsGovernment bonds
U.S.U.S.40 458.3 444.3 14.0 U.S.43 365.9 375.3 (9.4)
ForeignForeign44.5 40.2 4.3 Foreign42.5 41.3 1.2 
Collateralized loan obligations(5)(4)
Collateralized loan obligations(5)(4)
173 675.0 673.1 1.9 
Collateralized loan obligations(5)(4)
210 679.4 680.6 (1.2)
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities113 362.3 360.8 1.5 Asset-backed securities106 289.7 298.3 (8.6)
Total fixed maturity securitiesTotal fixed maturity securities2,347 $6,356.3 $5,992.7 $363.6 Total fixed maturity securities2,478 $5,987.4 $5,970.7 $16.7 
Equity securitiesEquity securitiesEquity securities
Non-redeemable preferred stocksNon-redeemable preferred stocks25 $110.2 Non-redeemable preferred stocks28 $108.3 
Common stocksCommon stocks93 8.6 Common stocks17 0.5 
Closed-end fundClosed-end fund21.2 Closed-end fund18.0 
Total equity securitiesTotal equity securities119 $140.0 Total equity securities46 $126.8 
TotalTotal2,466 $6,496.3 Total2,524 $6,114.2 
(1)At March 31, 2021, the fair value amount included $343.2 million which were non-investment grade.
(2)The All other corporates category contains 1918 additional industry sectors. BroadcastingTechnology, telecommunications, industry manufacturing, broadcasting and media consumer products, telecommunications, metal and mining, and industry manufacturingleisure entertainment represented $275.2$319.8 million of fair value at March 31, 2021,2022, with the remaining 1413 sectors each representing less than $242.5$268.5 million.
(3)(2)At March 31, 2021, 99.6%2022, 100% were investment grade, with an overall credit rating of AA+, and the positions were well diversified by property type, geography and sponsor.
(4)(3)Holdings are geographically diversified, 52.2%47.7% are tax-exempt and 77.1%76.5% are revenue bonds tied to essential services, such as mass transit, water and sewer. The overall credit quality of the municipal bond portfolio was AA- at March 31, 2021.2022.
(5)(4)Based on fair value, 95.0%93.6% of the collateralized loan obligation securities were rated investment grade based on ratings assigned by Standard and Poor's Global Inc. (S&P), Moody's Investors Service, Inc. (Moody's) and/or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch) at March 31, 2021.a nationally recognized statistical ratings organization (NRSO).
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AtAs of March 31, 2021,2022, our diversified fixed maturity securities portfolio consisted of 3,7343,818 investment positions, issued by 2,3472,478 entities, and totaled approximately $6.4$6.0 billion in fair value. This portfolio was 89.4%85.4% investment grade, based on fair value, with an average quality rating of A+. Our investment guidelines target single corporate issuer concentrations to 0.5% of invested assets for AAA or AA rated securities, 0.35% of invested assets for A or BBB rated securities, and $5.0 million for non-investment grade securities.
Rating of Fixed Maturity Securities and Equity Securities(1)
The following table presents the composition and fair value of our fixed maturity and equity securities portfolios by rating category. AtAs of March 31, 2021, 88.8%2022, 85.1% of these combined portfolios were investment grade, based on fair value, with an overall average quality rating of A+. We have classified the entire fixed maturity securities portfolio as available for sale, which is carried at fair value.
($ in millions)($ in millions)Percent of Portfolio  ($ in millions)Percent of Portfolio
Fair Value
March 31, 2022
Fair ValueMarch 31, 2021
December 31, 2020March 31, 2021Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost, net
December 31, 2021March 31, 2022Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost, net
Fixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securitiesFixed maturity securities
AAAAAA11.6 %11.4 %$722.2 $705.7 AAA10.1 %10.0 %$595.8 $599.3 
AA(2)
AA(2)
40.0 38.7 2,458.2 2,304.0 
AA(2)
36.7 37.2 2,230.0 2,221.4 
AA18.7 17.8 1,133.6 1,049.0 A17.4 16.9 1,014.1 991.7 
BBBBBB21.2 21.5 1,368.2 1,276.5 BBB21.3 21.3 1,272.7 1,274.9 
BBBB2.4 2.6 168.3 161.1 BB3.1 3.0 180.2 183.0 
BB1.1 1.2 75.2 73.7 B1.3 1.4 84.5 86.0 
CCC or lowerCCC or lower0.1 0.1 4.8 4.7 CCC or lower— — 0.8 0.8 
Not rated(3)
Not rated(3)
4.9 6.7 425.8 418.0 
Not rated(3)
10.1 10.2 609.3 613.6 
Total fixed maturity securitiesTotal fixed maturity securities100.0 %100.0 %$6,356.3 $5,992.7 Total fixed maturity securities100.0 %100.0 %$5,987.4 $5,970.7 
Equity securitiesEquity securitiesEquity securities
AAAAAA— %— %$— AAA— — $— 
AAAA— — — AA— — — 
AA0.7 0.6 0.8 A0.5 %0.5 %0.7 
BBBBBB62.2 59.8 83.7 BBB67.3 70.4 89.3 
BBBB10.9 9.2 12.9 BB12.7 13.6 17.2 
BB— — — B— — — 
CCC or lowerCCC or lower— — — CCC or lower— — — 
Not ratedNot rated26.2 30.4 42.6 Not rated19.5 15.5 19.6 
Total equity securitiesTotal equity securities100.0 %100.0 %$140.0 Total equity securities100.0 %100.0 %$126.8 
TotalTotal$6,496.3 Total$6,114.2 
(1)Ratings are as assigned primarily by S&Pan NRSRO when available, with remaining ratings as assigned onIf no rating is available from an equivalent basis by Moody's or Fitch.NRSRO, then an internally developed rating is used. Ratings for publicly traded securities are determined when the securities are acquired and are updated monthly to reflect any changes in ratings.
(2)At March 31, 2021,2022, the AA rated fair value amount included $454.2$356.2 million of U.S. Government and federally sponsored agency securities and $666.3$605.0 million of mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities issued by U.S. Government and federally sponsored agencies.
(3)This category primarily represents private placement and municipal securities not rated by either S&P, Moody's or Fitch.an NRSRO.

AtAs of March 31, 2021,2022, the fixed maturity securities portfolio had $48.6$154.1 million of pretax gross unrealized investment losses on $1,257.6$2,760.0 million of fair value related to 7481,945 positions. Of the investment positions with gross unrealized losses, there were 1636 trading below 80.0% of the carrying value atas of March 31, 2021.2022.
We view the pretax gross unrealized investment losses of all our fixed maturity securities atas of March 31, 20212022 as temporary. Future changes in circumstances related to these and other securities could require subsequent recognition of impairment.




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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
AtAs of March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or for other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As such, we are not exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we engaged in such relationships.
Investments
Information regarding our investment portfolio, which is comprised primarily of investment grade fixed maturity securities, is presented in Part I - Item 1, Note 23 of the Consolidated Financial Statements as well as Part I - Item 2 - InvestmentsInvestment Results in this report.
Cash Flow
Our short-term liquidity requirements, within a 12 month operating cycle, are for the timely payment of claims and benefits to policyholders, operating expenses, interest payments and federal income taxes. Cash flow generated from operations has been, and is expected to be, adequate to meet our operating cash needs in the next 12 months. Cash flow in excess of operational needs has been used to fund business growth, pay dividends to shareholders and repurchase shares of our common stock. Long-term liquidity requirements, beyond one year, are principally for the payment of future insurance and annuity policy claims and benefits, as well as retirement of debt. The following table summarizes our consolidated cash flows activity for the periods indicated.
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021-2020
20212020Change %
Net cash provided by operating activities$142.0 $87.4 62.5 %
Net cash used in investing activities(239.5)(140.0)-71.1 %
Net cash provided by financing activities114.6 68.3 67.8 %
Net increase in cash17.1 15.7 8.9 %
Cash at beginning of period22.3 25.5 -12.5 %
Cash at end of period$39.4 $41.2 -4.4 %

($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022-2021
20222021Change %
Net cash provided by operating activities$95.7 $142.0 -32.6 %
Net cash used in investing activities(217.7)(239.5)9.1 %
Net cash provided by financing activities37.4 114.6 -67.4 %
Net (decrease) increase in cash(84.6)17.1 N.M.
Cash at beginning of period133.7 22.3 N.M.
Cash at end of period$49.1 $39.4 24.6 %
Operating Activities
As a holding company, we conduct our principal operations in the personal lines segment of the property and casualty, supplemental and life insurance industries through our subsidiaries. Our insurance subsidiaries generate cash flow from premium and investment income, generally well in excess of their immediate needs for policy obligations, operating expenses and other cash requirements. Cash provided by operating activities primarily reflects net cash flows generated by the insurance subsidiaries.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, net cash provided by operating activities increased $54.6decreased $46.3 million, primarily due to lowerhigher claims paid on insurance policies and higher investment income collected.policies.
Investing Activities
Our insurance subsidiaries maintain significant investments in fixed maturity securities to meet future contractual obligations to policyholders. In conjunction with our management of liquidity and other asset/liability management objectives, we, from time to time, will sell fixed maturity securities prior to maturity, and reinvest the proceeds into other investments with different interest rates, maturities or credit characteristics. Accordingly, we have classified the entire fixed maturity securities portfolio as available for sale.
Investing activities includes our acquisition of Madison National for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

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Financing Activities
Financing activities include primarily payment of dividends, receipt and withdrawal of funds by annuity contractholders, changes in the deposit asset on reinsurance, issuances and repurchases of our common stock, fluctuations in book overdraft balances, and borrowings, repayments and repurchases related to debt facilities.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, net cash provided by financing activities increased $46.3decreased $77.2 million compared to the prior year period, primarily due to a $55.0$70.0 million increasenet decrease in cash inflows from advances received under FHLBFederal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLB) funding agreements.
The following table shows activity from FHLB funding agreements for the periods indicated.
($ in millions)($ in millions)Three Months Ended March 31,($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022-20212022-2021
20212020Change $Change %20222021Change $Change %
Balance at beginning of the periodBalance at beginning of the period$590.5 $495.0 Balance at beginning of the period$782.5 $590.5 $192.0 32.5 %
Advances received from FHLB funding agreementsAdvances received from FHLB funding agreements130.0 75.0 $55.0 73.3 %Advances received from FHLB funding agreements60.0 130.0 (70.0)-53.8 %
Principal repayment on FHLB funding agreements— — 
Principal repayments on FHLB funding agreementsPrincipal repayments on FHLB funding agreements— — — N.M.
Balance at end of the periodBalance at end of the period$720.5 $570.0 Balance at end of the period$842.5 $720.5 $122.0 16.9 %

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Liquidity Sources and Uses
Our potential sources and uses of funds principally include the following activities:
Property and& CasualtySupplementalLife & RetirementLifeSupplemental & Group BenefitsCorporate and& Other
Activities for potential sources of funds
Receipt of insurance premiums,
contractholder charges and fees
Recurring service fees, commissions
and overrides
Contractholder fund deposits
Reinsurance and indemnification
program recoveries
Receipts of principal, interest and
dividends on investments
Sales of investments
Funds from FHLB and line of credit
agreements
Intercompany loans
Capital contributions from parent
Dividends or return of capital from
subsidiaries
Tax refunds/settlements
Funds from periodic issuance of
additional securities
Proceeds from debt issuances
Proceeds from senior revolving credit facility
Receipt of intercompany settlements
related to employee benefit plans
Activities for potential uses of funds
Payment of claims and related
expenses
Payment of contract benefits,
surrenders and withdrawals
Reinsurance cessions and
indemnification program payments
Operating costs and expenses
Purchase of investments
Repayment of FHLB and line of credit
agreements
Payment or repayment of
intercompany loans
Capital contributions to subsidiaries
Dividends or return of capital to
shareholders/parent company
Tax payments/settlements
Common share repurchases
Debt service expenses and
repayment
Repayment on senior revolving credit facility
Payments related to employee benefit
plans
Payments for acquisitions

We actively manage our financial position and liquidity levels in light of changing market, economic and business conditions. Liquidity is managed at both the entity and enterprise level across HMEC and is assessed on both base and stressed level liquidity needs. We believe we have sufficient liquidity to meet these needs. Additionally, we have existing intercompany agreements in place that facilitate liquidity management across HMEC to enhance flexibility.
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As of March 31, 2021,2022, we held $1.2 billion$997.2 million of cash, U.S. government and agency fixed maturity securities and public equity securities (excluding non-redeemable preferred stocks and foreign equity securities) which, under normal market conditions, could be rapidly liquidated.
Certain remote events and circumstances could constrain our liquidity. Those events and circumstances include, for example, a catastrophe resulting in extraordinary losses, a downgrade of our Senior Notes rating to non-investment grade status or a downgrade in our insurance subsidiaries' financial strength ratings. The rating
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agencies also consider the interdependence of our individually rated entities; therefore, a rating change in one entity could potentially affect the ratings of other related entities.
Capital Resources
We have determined the amount of capital that is needed to adequately fund and support business growth, primarily based on risk-based capital formulas, including those developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Historically, our insurance subsidiaries have generated capital in excess of such needed levels. These excess amounts have been paid to us through dividends. We have then utilized these dividends and our access to the capital markets to fund growth initiatives, service and retire debt, pay dividends to our shareholders, repurchase shares of our common stock and for other corporate purposes. If necessary, we also have other potential sources of liquidity that could provide for additional funding to meet corporate obligations or pay shareholder dividends, including a revolving line of credit, as well as issuances of various securities.
The insurance subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory restrictions whichthat limit the amount of annual dividends or other distributions, including loans or cash advances, available to us without prior approval of the insurance regulatory authorities. The aggregate amount of dividends that may be paid in 20212022 from all of our insurance subsidiaries without prior regulatory approval is $248.7$131.9 million, excluding the impact and timing of prior dividends, of which $9.0$82.0 million was paid during the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022. We anticipate that our sources of capital will continue to generate sufficient capital to meet the needs for business growth, debt interest payments, shareholder dividends and our share repurchase program. Additional information is contained in Part II - Item 8, Note 1314 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.
Total capital was $2,130.3$2,039.5 million atas of March 31, 2021,2022, including $437.4$502.7 million of short-term and long-term debt. Total debt represented 20.5%24.6% of total capital including net unrealized investment gains on fixed maturity securities (23.2%(24.9% excluding net unrealized investment gains on fixed maturity securities*) at March 31, 2021,2022, which was below our long-term target of 25%.
Shareholders' equity was $1,692.9$1,536.8 million atas of March 31, 2021,2022, including net unrealized investment gains on fixed maturity securities of $243.6$20.0 million after taxes and the related impact of DAC associated with annuity contracts and life insurance products with account values. The market value of our common stock and the market value per share were $1,791.8$1,731.0 million and $43.21,$41.83, respectively, atas of March 31, 2021.2022. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share* was $40.83 at$37.14 and $36.65, respectively, as of March 31, 2021 ($34.95 excluding net unrealized investment gains on fixed maturity securities*).2022.
Additional information regarding net unrealized investment gains on fixed maturity securities atas of March 31, 20212022 is included in Part I - Item 1, Note 23 of the Consolidated Financial Statements as well as in Part I - Item 2 - Investment Results in this report.
Total shareholder dividends paid was $12.9$13.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022. In March 2021,2022, the Board of Directors (Board) approved an increase in the regular quarterly dividend to $0.31dividends of $0.32 per share.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, we repurchased 39,48559,746 shares of our common stock at an average price per share of $38.44$37.14 under our share repurchase program, which is further described in Part II - Item 8, Note 1213 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. As of March 31, 2021, $19.12022, $13.1 million remained authorized for future share repurchases under the share repurchase program.
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The following table summarizes our debt obligations.
($ in millions)($ in millions)Interest
Rates
Final
Maturity
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020($ in millions)Interest
Rates
Final
Maturity
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
($ in millions)Interest
Rates
Final
Maturity
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Short-term debtShort-term debtShort-term debt
Bank Credit FacilityBank Credit FacilityVariable2024$135.0 $135.0 Bank Credit FacilityVariable2026$249.0 $249.0 
Long-term debt(1)
Long-term debt(1)
Long-term debt(1)
4.50% Senior Notes, Aggregate principal
amount of $250.0 less unaccrued
discount of $0.3 and $0.4 and unamortized
debt issuance costs of $1.3 and $1.3
4.50%2025248.4 248.3 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowing0.41%202254.0 54.0 
4.50% Senior Notes, Aggregate principal
amount of $250.0 less unaccrued
discount of $0.3 and $0.3 and unamortized
debt issuance costs of $1.0 and $1.1
4.50% Senior Notes, Aggregate principal
amount of $250.0 less unaccrued
discount of $0.3 and $0.3 and unamortized
debt issuance costs of $1.0 and $1.1
4.50%2025248.7 248.6 
FHLB borrowingsFHLB borrowings0.00%20225.0 5.0 
TotalTotal$437.4 $437.3 Total$502.7 $502.6 
(1)    We designate debt obligations as "long-term" based on maturity date at issuance.

As of March 31, 2021,2022, we had outstanding $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% Senior Notes (Senior Notes), which will mature on December 1, 2025, issued at a discount resulting in an effective yield of 4.53%. Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually at a rate of 4.50%. Detailed information regarding the redemption terms of the Senior Notes is contained in the Part II - Item 8, Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. The Senior Notes are traded in the open market (HMN 4.50).
As of March 31, 2021,2022, we had $54.0$5.0 million of borrowings outstanding with FHLB. The Board has authorized a maximum amount equal to 15% of net aggregate admitted assets less separate account assets of the insurance subsidiaries for FHLB borrowing and funding agreements which is below our maximum FHLB borrowing capacity. For theThe total $54.0$5.0 million received $4.0 million matures on May 17, 2021, $25.0 million matures on October 5,16, 2022 and $25.0 million matures on December 2, 2022. Interest on the borrowings accrue at an annual weighted average rate of 0.41% as of March 31, 2021. The $54.0 million of FHLB borrowings is reported as Long-term debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
On June 21, 2019,Effective July 12, 2021, we, as borrower, replacedamended our current line of credit with a new five-year Credit Agreement (Bank Credit Facility). The newamended Bank Credit Facility increased the amount available on thisthe senior revolving credit facility tofrom $225.0 million from $150.0to $325.0 million. PNC Capital Markets, LLCBank, National Association and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. servedserve as joint leads onlead arrangers under the new agreement,amended Bank Credit Facility, with The Northern Trust Company, KeyBank National Association, U.S. Bank National Association, KeyBankIllinois National Association,Bank, and Comerica Bank and Illinois National Bankas lenders participating in the syndicate. Terms and conditions of the newamended Bank Credit Facility are substantially consistent with the prior agreement, with an interest rate based on LIBOR plus 115 basis points.
As of MarchOn December 31, 2021, the amount outstanding onwe utilized $114.0 million of the senior revolving credit facility was $135.0 million.to fund a portion of the acquisition of Madison National that occurred effective January 1, 2022, resulting in an amount outstanding of $249.0 million under the senior revolving credit facility. We expect that the unused portion of the senior revolving credit facility will be available for ongoing working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate expenditures. The $90.0 million unused portion of the Bank Credit Facility is available for use and subject to a variable commitment fee, which was 0.15% on an annual basis at March 31, 2021.2022.
To provide additional capital management flexibility, we filed a "universal shelf" registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 10, 2021. The registration statement, which registered the offer and sale from time to time of an indeterminate amount of various securities, which may include debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, delayed delivery contracts and/or units that include any of these securities, was automatically effective on March 10, 2021. Unless withdrawn by us earlier, this registration statement will remain effective through March 10, 2024. No securities associated with the registration statement have been issued at the time of issuance of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
On March 13, 2018, we filed a "shelf" registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC which became effective on May 2, 2018. Under this registration statement, we may from time to time offer and issue up to 5,000,000 shares of our common stock in connection with future acquisitions of other businesses, assets or securities. Unless withdrawn by us, this registration statement will remain effective indefinitely. No securities associated with the registration statement have been issued at the time of issuance of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Financial Ratings
Our principal insurance subsidiaries are rated by A.M. Best Company, Inc. (A.M. Best), Fitch, Moody's and S&P. These rating agencies have also assigned ratings to our Senior Notes. The ratings that are assigned by these agencies, which are subject to change, can impact, among other things, our access to sources of capital, cost of capital, and competitive position. These ratings are not a recommendation to buy or hold any of our securities.
All four agencies currently have assigned the same insurance financial strength ratings to our Property and& Casualty and Life insurance subsidiaries. Only A.M. Best currently rates our Supplemental segment's& Group Benefits subsidiaries. A.M. Best currently rates our NTA Life subsidiary at the same level as our Property & Casualty and Life & Retirement subsidiaries and our Madison National subsidiary is rated A- (Excellent). Assigned ratings and respective affirmation/review dates as of April 30, 20212022 were as follows:
Insurance FinancialAffirmed/
Strength Ratings (Outlook)Debt Ratings (Outlook)Reviewed
A.M. Best7/2/2020
HMEC (parent company)N.A.bbb(stable)7/14/2021
HMEC's Life subsidiary& Retirement subsidiariesA(stable)N.A.7/14/2021
HMEC's Property and& Casualty subsidiariesA(stable)N.A.7/14/2021
HMEC's Supplemental & Group Benefits
subsidiaries
Madison National Life Insurance CompanyA-(stable)N.A.2/9/2022
National Teachers Associates Life
Insurance Company
A(stable)N.A.7/14/2021
FitchA(stable)BBB(stable)9/22/202014/2021
Moody'sA2(stable)Baa2(stable)10/8/202028/2021
S&PA(stable)BBB(stable)2/18/202114/2022
Reinsurance Programs
Information regarding the reinsurance programs for our Property and& Casualty, Supplemental, Retirement and Life segments is located in Part II - Item 8, Note 86 and Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Effective April 1, 2019, we reinsured a block of approximately $2.9 billion of individual annuity policy liabilities to AA- S&P rated RGA Reinsurance Company, a subsidiary of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA). The block includes $2.2 billion of fixed annuities reinsured under coinsurance and $0.7 billion of variable annuities reinsured under modified coinsurance. RGA's financial obligations for the general account liabilities of the reinsured annuity contracts are secured by its assets placed in a comfort trust for our sole use and benefit. Upon RGA's material breach of the reinsurance agreement, deterioration of its risk-based capital ratio to a certain level, or certain other events, we may recapture the reinsured business.2021.
ITEM 3. I Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Market value risk, our primary market risk exposure, is the risk that our invested assets will decrease in value. This decrease in value may be due to (1) a change in the yields realized on our assets and prevailing market yields for similar assets, (2) an unfavorable change in the liquidity of an investment, (3) an unfavorable change in the financial prospects of the issuer of an investment, or (4) a downgrade in the credit rating of the issuer of an investment. Also see Consolidated Results of Operations in Part I - Item 2 of this report regarding net investment gains (losses).
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Significant changes in interest rates expose us to the risk of experiencing losses or earning a reduced level of income based on the difference between the interest rates earned on our investments and the credited interest rates on our insurance and investment contract liabilities. Also see Consolidated Results of Operations in Part I - Item 2 of this report regarding interest credited to policyholders.
We seek to manage our market value risk by coordinating the projected cash inflows of assets with the projected cash outflows of liabilities. For all of our assets and liabilities, we seek to maintain reasonable durations, consistent with the maximization of income without sacrificing investment quality, while providing for liquidity and diversification. The investment risk associated with variable annuity deposits and the underlying mutual funds is assumed by those contractholders, and not by us. Certain fees that we earn from variable annuity deposits are based on the market value of the funds deposited.
More detailed descriptions of our exposure to market value risks and the management of those risks is contained in Part II - Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.
ITEM 4. I Controls and Procedures
Management's Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (Exchange Act), as of March 31, 2021.2022. Based on this evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to us (including our consolidated subsidiaries) that is required to be included in our periodic SEC filings. No material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures were identified in the evaluation and therefore, no corrective actions were taken. There were no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
ThereExcept as noted below, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Effective January 1, 2022, we completed our acquisition of Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc. (Madison National). We are in the process of integrating Madison National and our controls over financial reporting. As a result of these integration activities, certain controls will be evaluated and may be changed. Therefore, we have elected to exclude Madison National from our assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2022.
Concurrent with the acquisition of Madison National, changes were made to the relevant business processes and the related control activities over purchase accounting in order to monitor and maintain appropriate controls over financial reporting.
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1A. I Risk Factors
At the time of issuance of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we believe there are no material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in Part I - Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.
ITEM 2. I Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
On September 30, 2015, the Board authorized a share repurchase program allowing repurchases of up to $50.0 million of our common stock, par value $0.001 (Program). The Program authorizes the repurchase of our common stock in open market or privately negotiated transactions, from time to time, depending on market conditions. The Program does not have an expiration date and may be limited or terminated at any time without notice. During the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, we repurchased shares of our common stock under the Program as follows:
PeriodPeriod

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased



Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased
under the Program
Approximate Dollar Value
 of Shares that may yet be
Purchased under the
Program
Period

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased



Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased
under the Program
Approximate Dollar Value
 of Shares that may yet be
Purchased under the
Program
January 1 - 31January 1 - 31— — — $20.6 millionJanuary 1 - 3153,874 $37.13 53,874 $13.3 million
February 1 - 28February 1 - 2839,485 $38.44 39,485 $19.1 millionFebruary 1 - 285,872 37.21 5,872 $13.1 million
March 1 - 31March 1 - 31— — — $19.1 millionMarch 1 - 31— — — $13.1 million
TotalTotal39,485 $38.44 39,485 $19.1 millionTotal59,746 $37.14 59,746 $13.1 million
ITEM 5. I Other Information
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. I Exhibits
The following items are filed as Exhibits. Management contracts and compensatory plans are indicated by an asterisk (*).
Exhibit
No.Description
(3) Articles of incorporation and bylaws:
3.1
3.2
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(4) Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures:
4.1
4.1(a)
4.2
4.3
(10) Material contracts:
10.1
10.1(a)
10.1(b)
10.2*
10.2(a)*
10.2(b)*
10.2(c)*
10.2(d)*
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10.2(e)*
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10.3*
10.3(a)*
10.3(b)*
10.3(c)*
10.3(d)*
10.3(e)*
10.3(f)*
10.3(g)*
10.4*
10.5*
10.6*
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10.8*
10.9*
10.10*
10.10(a)*
10.11*
10.11(a)*
10.11(b)*
10.12
10.13
10.14
(31) Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002:
31.1
31.2
(32) Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002:
32.1
32.2
(99) Additional exhibits:
99.1
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(99) Additional exhibits:
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SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
DateMay 7, 20219, 2022/s/ Marita Zuraitis
Marita Zuraitis
President and Chief Executive Officer
DateMay 7, 20219, 2022/s/ Bret A. Conklin
Bret A. Conklin
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
DateMay 7, 20219, 2022/s/ Kimberly A. Johnson
Kimberly A. Johnson
Senior Vice President, Controller and
Principal Accounting Officer

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