Horace Mann Completes Acquisition of Employee Services, LLC
Business Wire•01/10/2026•16:15 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Horace Mann (HMN) completes acquisition of Employee Services, LLC (ESI)
- ➤ESI expands employee assistance, counseling and work-life services for employers
- ➤Acquisition broadens Horace Mann’s solutions for school districts and employers
- ➤Reserve National and MedMutual Life transaction expected to close in Q1 2027
- ➤Reserve National transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions
Expert Statements
Marita Zuraitis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Horace Mann
“The addition of ESI represents an important step in expanding how Horace Mann serves school districts and other employers, as well as the people who work for them”
Marita Zuraitis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Horace Mann
“Our mission is centered on helping educators and others who serve their communities succeed, and that begins with understanding the full range of challenges they face. These new capabilities give us another way to deliver on that mission and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.”
Tyson Sanders, Senior Vice President, Supplement & Group Benefits at Horace Mann
“We’re pleased to welcome the ESI team to Horace Mann”
Tyson Sanders, Senior Vice President, Supplement & Group Benefits at Horace Mann
“ESI has built a strong business grounded in responsive service and a deep understanding of employer and employee needs. The team is poised to continue its growth as part of our company. We look forward to extending this Horace Mann employee assistance program to our customers and clients.”
Acquisition expands Horace Mann’s ability to help school districts and other employers support employee well-being
Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE: HMN) today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of all outstanding membership interests of Employee Services, LLC (ESI) from Medical Mutual of Ohio.
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