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ImageThe Horace Mann Companies Signs on as a Strategic Partner

RESTON, VA, December 14, 2010 -

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) welcomes The Horace Mann Companies (NYSE: HMN), the nation's largest multiline insurance company focusing on educators' financial needs, as a strategic partner.

In this new role as a strategic partner — the highest level of partnership available to industry partners — Horace Mann will deepen its relationship with school business officials.

“For more than 65 years, Horace Mann has been committed to meeting the insurance and financial planning needs of the educational community,” said Rick Schulenburg, vice president, National Market Alliance.   “We provide a full range of tailored insurance and financial products and are pleased to partner with ASBO and support the needs of school business officials.”

Horace Mann provides auto and homeowners insurance, retirement annuities, life insurance and other financial solutions. Founded by educators for educators® in 1945, the company is headquartered in Springfield, IL. For more information visit www.horacemann.com.

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