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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001144204-17-006039
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20170204
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170206
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170206

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORP /DE/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000850141
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331]
		IRS NUMBER:				370911756
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-10890
		FILM NUMBER:		17573981

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1 HORACE MANN PLZ
		CITY:			SPRINGFIELD
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			62715-0001
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2177892500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1 HORACE MANN PLZ
		CITY:			SPRINGFIELD
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			62715-0001

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920108
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<P STYLE="margin-top: 0; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0">UNITED STATES</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt"><B>FORM 8-K/A</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">CURRENT REPORT</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center">Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center">of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">Date of Report:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>February
4, 2017</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt"><B>HORACE MANN
EDUCATORS CORPORATION</B></FONT></P>

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charter)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center">1 Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, Illinois 62715-0001</P>

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zip code)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center">Registrant&rsquo;s telephone number, including
area code: 217-789-2500</P>

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8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:</P>

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communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</FONT></TD>
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material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</FONT></TD>
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pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</FONT></TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><B>EXPLANATORY NOTE</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">This Form 8-K/A is filed as an amendment (&ldquo;Amendment No. 1&rdquo;)
to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Horace Mann Educators Corporation (the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;) under Items 5.02 and 9.01
on January 30, 2017 (the &ldquo;Original 8-K&rdquo;). Amendment No. 1 is being filed to update certain of the information included
in the Original 8-K.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><B>Item 5.02:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Departure of Directors or
Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Dwayne D.
Hallman, passed away on February 3, 2017 following a brief hospitalization. As disclosed in the Original 8-K, the Company announced
Mr. Hallman was on medical leave following a severe medical incident, and that Bret A. Conklin was named as acting Chief Financial
Officer.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Mr. Hallman was a remarkable leader and individual, and will be
missed by the entire, extended Horace Mann family. A copy of the press release reporting the foregoing is attached as exhibit 99.1
to this Amendment No. 1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</P>

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    <TD COLSPAN="2"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">By:</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;Donald
    M. Carley</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">Name: Donald M. Carley</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel
    and Corporate Secretary</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;February 4, 2017</FONT></TD>
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<P STYLE="font: bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: right">Exhibit 99.1</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center">[Horace Mann Educators Corporation logo]</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">Contact information:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Ryan Greenier</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Vice President, Investor Relations</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">217-788-5738</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Horace Mann Chief Financial Officer Dwayne D.
Hallman Passes Away After Brief Hospitalization<BR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">SPRINGFIELD, Ill. &mdash; February 4, 2017 &mdash; Horace Mann Educators
Corporation (NYSE: HMN) announced today its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Dwayne D. Hallman, passed away
following brief hospitalization. On Jan. 30, 2017, Horace Mann announced Mr. Hallman was on medical leave following a severe medical
incident, and they named Bret A. Conklin acting Chief Financial Officer.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&quot;We are greatly saddened by Dwayne's untimely passing. Dwayne
was a loving husband and father as well as a friend and mentor to many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Lee, their daughter
and the entire Hallman family,&quot; said Marita Zuraitis, President and Chief Executive Officer. &quot;Dwayne was an inspirational
leader and a true partner in establishing and executing our strategy and mission to serve educators. I, along with the rest of
the Horace Mann family, will miss his good humor, thoughtful leadership and ability to connect with employees. I'm grateful for
the many contributions he made during his fourteen years at Horace Mann &mdash; he has left an indelible mark on our people and
the company.&quot;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Mr. Hallman was an accomplished insurance executive, with over 30
years of experience in the industry. He joined the company in January 2003 as Senior Vice President, Finance, and was appointed
as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in October 2010. From September 2000 to December 2002, he served as the
Chief Financial Officer of Acceptance Insurance Companies, where he was responsible for financial reporting, investor relations,
the treasury and investment management functions and property-casualty operations. From July 1995 to August 2000, Mr. Hallman served
as Vice President, Finance and Treasurer at Highlands Insurance Group, where he was responsible for financial reporting, treasury
and planning. He served as Vice President and Controller of Ranger Insurance Company from 1988 to 1995. From 1984 to 1988, Mr.
Hallman was associated with KPMG Peat Marwick, specializing in its insurance industry practice.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Horace Mann &mdash; the largest national multiline insurance company
focusing on educators' financial needs &mdash; provides auto, homeowners and life insurance, retirement products and other financial
solutions. Founded by Educators for Educators<SUP>&reg;</SUP> in 1945, the company is headquartered in Springfield, Ill. For more
information, visit <U>www.horacemann.com</U>.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Statements included in this news release 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 certain
risks and uncertainties. Horace Mann is not under any obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Please refer to the
company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2016 and the company's past and future filings and reports
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning the important factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.</P>

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