Marita Zuraitis is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Horace Mann Educators Corporation, a position she has held since 2009. With a career spanning over three decades in the insurance and financial services industry, Zuraitis has a wealth of experience that she brings to her role at Horace Mann. Prior to joining Horace Mann, she held several leadership positions, including President and CEO of St. Paul Travelers' commercial lines business, and Executive Vice President of Chubb & Son, where she was responsible for the company's personal lines business. Under Zuraitis's leadership, Horace Mann has undergone significant transformation, focusing on serving the needs of educators and their families. She has led the company through a strategic shift to become a more diversified financial services organization, offering a range of insurance and investment products tailored to the unique needs of educators. Zuraitis has been instrumental in driving growth and profitability at Horace Mann, with the company achieving record financial results under her tenure. Her vision and strategic direction have been key to Horace Mann's success in becoming a leading provider of financial solutions for educators. As President and CEO, Zuraitis oversees all aspects of Horace Mann's operations, including strategy development, financial performance, and risk management. She is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the organization, and to delivering exceptional value to Horace Mann's customers, shareholders, and employees. Zuraitis is a respected leader in the insurance industry, and her contributions to Horace Mann and the broader financial services sector have been widely recognized. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Villanova University and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.