Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Springfield, Ill., Horace Mann sells retirement annuities and automobile, homeowner and life insurance to the nation’s educators and their families. Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two educators in Springfield, Ill., who believed teachers deserved affordable auto insurance. Originally called the Illinois Education Association Mutual Insurance Company, our name was changed to honor the father of the American public education system, Horace Mann. We are proud to share his name.