HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORP /DE/

The following discussion provides outlook information for our results of operations and capital position.

Consolidated Results

At the time of issuance of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we estimate that 2025 full year core earnings* will be within a range of $4.15 to $4.45 per diluted share, generating a core return on equity* of 10%+. These results anticipate the following:

•Property & Casualty segment target profitability of Auto in the mid-90s Combined Ratio and Property at a 90 or below Combined ratio with ~$90 million of catastrophe losses, in line with five-year historical averages

•Life & Retirement segment long-term target net interest spread between 220 and 230 bps and mortality in line with actuarial assumptions

•Supplemental & Group Benefits segment target blended benefit ratio of 39%

•Net investment income between $470 million and $480 million pre-tax, or $370-$380 million excluding the accreted investment income on the deposit asset on reinsurance in the Life & Retirement segment

•Approximately $35 million to $40 million in corporate Interest expense and other items included in results for the Corporate & Other segment

As described in Application of 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 information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as well as Part I - Items 1 and 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 concerning other important factors that could impact actual results. Our projections due not include a forecast of net investment gains (losses), which can vary substantially from one period to another and may have a significant impact on net income.