Horace Mann To Acquire Employee Services and Reserve National, Adding Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance

July 23, 2026

Horace Mann Educators Corporation agreed to acquire Employee Services, LLC (ESI) and Reserve National Insurance Company from Medical Mutual of Ohio for a combined net purchase price of approximately $240 million. The deals also include reinsurance of Medical Mutual’s group life and disability business to Horace Mann, expanding employer-focused offerings and distribution reach.

Buyers
Horace Mann Educators Corporation
Targets
Employee Services, LLC (ESI), Reserve National Insurance Company (RNIC), MedMutual Life Insurance Company's group life and disability business
Sellers
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Industry
Insurance
Location
Illinois, United States
Transaction Type
Buyout

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