UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 12, 2007
CONSECO, INC.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

   Delaware                               001-31792               75-3108137
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(State or other                          (Commission          (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of                          File Number)        Identification No.)
organization)

11825 North Pennsylvania Street
        Carmel, Indiana                                             46032
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(Address of principal executive offices)                          (Zip Code)	

(317) 817-6100
 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
 (Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 12, 2007, Conseco, Inc. (the "Company") announced that Dan R. Bardin will join Conseco as president of Conseco Insurance Group, effective December 10, 2007, succeeding Michael J. Dubes, who is retiring. A copy of the Company's press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release of Conseco, Inc.
 
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
CONSECO, INC.
November 13, 2007

By:  /s/ John R. Kline
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     John R. Kline
       Senior Vice President and
       Chief Accounting Officer	

Exhibit 99.1
NEWS
For Release Immediate
Contacts (News Media) Tony Zehnder, Corporate Communications 312.396.7086 (Investors) Joe Clarke, 317.817.2893
Bardin joins Conseco as President, Conseco Insurance Group
Carmel, Ind., November 12, 2007: Conseco, Inc. (NYSE:CNO), announced today that Dan R. Bardin will join Conseco as president of Conseco Insurance Group, effective Dec. 10, 2007, succeeding Michael J. Dubes, who is retiring.
"Dan Bardin brings exceptional industry expertise, management experience and leadership skill to Conseco," CEO Jim Prieur said. "Dan has an impressive record of achievement, and I am enthusiastic about the role he will play in helping develop Conseco's strategies and furthering our success as we transform the firm.
"We also wish to congratulate Mike Dubes on his retirement, and we thank him for his many contributions and hard work over the past two and one-half years," Prieur said.
"Conseco has a tremendous future," Bardin said. "It is well positioned in its marketplace, with exceptional opportunities for growth and value creation, and I am truly excited about working with Jim Prieur and his leadership team to fulfill those opportunities."
Bardin, who has been an industry consultant during the past year, previously was chief executive of insurance for Prudential Corporation, Asia, based in Hong Kong, where he managed operations for 12 life insurance companies and a services company. Prior to that, he was a general manager with American International Group in Thailand, and before that, was a territorial manager with Allstate Insurance Company.
Bardin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University. He is a board member of LIMRA International, and is chairman of the International Advisory Group of LIMRA International.
Conseco, Inc.'s insurance companies help protect working American families and seniors from financial adversity: Medicare supplement, long-term care, cancer, heart/stroke and accident policies protect people against major unplanned expenses; annuities and life insurance products help people plan for their financial futures. For more information, visit Conseco's web site at www.conseco.com.
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