UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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¨ | | Preliminary Proxy Statement. |
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¨ | | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). |
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¨ | | Definitive Proxy Statement. |
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¨ | | Definitive Additional Materials. |
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x | | Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-11(c) or §240.14a-12 |
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Horace Mann Life Insurance Company Separate Account
Horace Mann Life Insurance Company Qualified Group Annuity Separate Account |
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) |
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Horace Mann Life Insurance Company |
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) |
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Good(morning, afternoon, evening), my name is(CALLER’S FULL NAME).
May I please speak withContract Owner’s FULL NAME)?
(Re-Greet If Necessary)
I am calling on behalf ofHorace Mann Life Insurance Company to confirm that you have received the proxy material dated October 12, 2015.
Have you received the information?
(Pause for response)
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If “Yes” or positive response: Have you submitted your vote? If Yes, thank you for your vote. If not, I can transfer you to the proxy vendor to record your voting instructions by phone. |
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| | | | Would you like to record your vote using the Automated Voice Response system? If Yes I will be glad to transfer you to our proxy vendor. If we get disconnected during the transfer the number is 888-227-9349. Then Transfer client to the AVR line at AST. If no, I will be glad to transfer you to our proxy vendor. If we get disconnected the number is 877-536-1557. Then transfer client to AST Operator line. |
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Horace Mann Life Insurance Company is requesting a vote to approve the proposals described in the proxy materials. |
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If “No” or negative response: I would be happy to transfer you to the proxy vendor so they can send you another set of the proxy materials. Horace Mann Life Insurance Company is requesting a vote to approve the proposals described in the proxy. |
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FOR INTERNAL DISTRIBUTION ONLY | | Updated 1-1-14 |
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Good(morning, afternoon, evening), my name is(CALLER’S FULL NAME).
May I please speak with(CONTRACT OWNER’S FULL NAME)?
(Re-Greet If Necessary)
I am calling on behalf ofHorace Mann Life Insurance Company to confirm that you have received the proxy material dated October 12, 2015.
Have you received the information?
(Pause for response)
If “Yes” or positive response:
Have you submitted your vote? If not, I can record your voting instructions by phone.
Horace Mann Life Insurance Company is requesting a vote to approve the proposals described in the proxy materials.
If yes, thank you for your vote.
If “No” or negative response:
I would be happy to send you another set of the proxy materials via the postal service.
Horace Mann Life Insurance Company is requesting a vote to approve the proposals described in the proxy materials.
*Confirmation – I am recording your(Recap Voting Instructions).
For confirmation purposes:
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| • | | According to our records, you reside in (city, state, zip code).(Pause) |
| • | | To ensure that we have the correct address for the written confirmation, please state your street address.(Pause) | |
Thank you. You will receive written confirmation of this vote within 3 to 5 business days. Upon receipt, please review and retain for your records. If you
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FOR INTERNAL DISTRIBUTION ONLY | | Updated 1-1-14 |
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should have any questions please call the toll free number listed on this confirmation. Mr. /Ms. , your vote is important and your time is greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a good(morning, afternoon, evening.)
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FOR INTERNAL DISTRIBUTION ONLY | | Updated 1-1-14 |
Horace Mann IVR script.
Thank you for calling Horace Mann Life Insurance Company. This call may be recorded for quality purposes. If you are calling to vote the proxy you recently received, please press 1. If you called to talk with a service representative, press 2.
On hold script
Our representatives are currently helping others at this time. If you are calling to vote the proxy you recently received, you can vote by going toproxyonline.com or calling 888-227-9349, or press 1 now. If you would still like to talk with one of our service representatives please stay on the line and they will be with you shortly. Thank you for your patience.
Office closed script
Thank you for calling Horace Mann Life Insurance Company. Our offices are closed at this time. If you are calling to vote the proxy you recently received, you can vote by going toproxyonline.com or by calling888-227-9349. This information will be repeated at the end of this message. If you would like to talk with one of our service representatives our normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time. Again, if you would like to vote the proxy, you can go toproxyonline.com or call888-227-9349. Thank you and have a nice day.