CNO Financial Group Extends Title Sponsorship of Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Through 2028
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CNO Financial Group (NYSE:CNO) announced a multi-year extension of its title sponsorship of the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon through 2028. CNO has been title sponsor since 2016, supporting the marathon, half marathon and 5K in partnership with nonprofit Beyond Monumental.
The event is now among the 15 largest U.S. marathons. In 2025, it recorded its 13th consecutive sellout with more than 17,500 participants from all 50 states and 22 countries. Registration for the 2026 race is open and expected to sell out faster than ever.
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News Market Reaction – CNO
In the Jun 17 session, CNO gained 0.35%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12 | Annual meeting results | Positive | -0.3% | Shareholders approved directors, executive pay, and auditor ratification. |
| May 06 | Dividend increase | Positive | +0.4% | Announced quarterly dividend hike to $0.18 per share. |
| Apr 30 | Earnings release | Positive | +0.4% | Reported Q1 2026 net and operating income with premium growth. |
| Apr 16 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +1.5% | Announced timing and call details for Q1 2026 earnings release. |
| Mar 04 | Product launch | Positive | +0.9% | Launched Enhanced Death Benefit Rider for GLIA products. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent corporate, product, and capital return updates have generally seen modest positive price reactions, with only one mild negative move after the annual meeting results.
Over the past few months, CNO has reported several shareholder- and product-focused updates. Q1 2026 results on Apr 30 showed net income of $38M and net operating income of $101M, with higher premiums and Medicare policy growth. A dividend increase to $0.18 per share was announced on May 6, followed by annual meeting voting results on May 12. Earlier, Bankers Life introduced an Enhanced Death Benefit Rider with premium limits up to $2M, supporting annuity offerings.
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Since 2016, CNO has served as title sponsor of the marathon, half marathon and 5K, partnering with Beyond Monumental, the 501(c)3 nonprofit responsible for the event.
"Extending our partnership with Beyond Monumental reflects our commitment to the health and well-being of the central
As title sponsor of the marathon, CNO has supported the growth of the event, which has become one of the 15 largest marathons in
"We're excited to continue our partnership with CNO, which has been instrumental in the growth of the Monumental Marathon," said Jed Cornforth, President and Chief Executive Officer of Beyond Monumental. "Their support helps us expand the reach of the event and strengthen programs that promote health and wellness for local students. We are proud of what we've achieved together and will accomplish in the years ahead."
2025 marked the event's 13th consecutive sellout, with a field of more than 17,500 participants—the largest in its history. Participants represented all 50 states and 22 countries, underscoring the marathon's continued growth and expanding global reach.
Registration for the 2026 CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is open and expected to sell out faster than ever. For more information or to register, visit monumentalmarathon.com.
About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities and financial services through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise and Washington National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.3 million policies and
About Beyond Monumental
Beyond Monumental, the 501(c)3 non-profit responsible for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, provides the Indianapolis community with a complement of activities built around their premiere event that promotes healthy living & fitness for all ages. Beyond Monumental gives back to the Indianapolis community by supporting youth programming that reinforces healthy lifestyles for young people, with an emphasis on working with urban students and Indianapolis Public Schools, donating over
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