Welcome to our dedicated page for Kemper news (Ticker: KMPR), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Kemper stock.
Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) is a diversified insurance company with Specialty Property & Casualty and Life Insurance operations, and its news flow reflects both segment performance and corporate actions. The company’s releases regularly cover quarterly operating results, highlighting net income or net loss attributable to common shareholders, adjusted consolidated net operating income, and the impact of catastrophe losses and related loss adjustment expenses.
Investors following KMPR news will see detailed updates on the Specialty Property & Casualty segment, which focuses on personal and commercial automobile insurance. Kemper reports metrics such as earned premiums, policies in force, underlying combined ratios, and the effects of rate increases, claim severity, and prior-year development. The Life Insurance segment is also featured in news items, with commentary on net operating income, net investment income, and mortality experience on life products.
Kemper’s news releases also address capital and shareholder return decisions. Recent announcements include quarterly cash dividends, a new share repurchase authorization, and an accelerated share repurchase transaction under existing repurchase programs. These items are accompanied by management commentary on capital deployment, liquidity at the parent company, and the company’s view of its share valuation.
Corporate governance and leadership developments are another recurring theme. News and related Form 8-K filings describe CEO succession, the appointment of an interim chief executive officer, retention awards for senior executives, and separation arrangements for departing leaders. Credit rating actions by AM Best on Kemper’s property/casualty and life subsidiaries, as well as on parent-level debt, also appear in the news stream and provide additional context on balance sheet strength and operating performance.
By monitoring this KMPR news page, readers can review earnings releases, capital management announcements, rating agency updates, and governance disclosures that together outline how Kemper’s insurance businesses and corporate strategy are evolving over time.
Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) reported a Q4 2025 net loss of $8.0 million (loss of $0.13 per diluted share) versus net income of $97.4 million in Q4 2024. Adjusted consolidated net operating income was $14.6 million ($0.25 per share) versus $115.1 million a year earlier.
Specialty P&C results were pressured by elevated Specialty Personal Automobile severity and a $35.0 million Florida statutory refund. Life segment produced modest results. Trailing 12-month operating cash flow remained near an all-time high at ~$585 million. Parent liquidity exceeded $1.0 billion and ROE was 5.1% for FY2025.
Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share. The dividend is payable on March 3, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 17, 2026.
Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) will release its Q4 2025 earnings and financial supplement after market close on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The company expects to file its Form 10-K shortly after the release. All documents will be posted in the investor section of kemper.com once published.
Conference call: Wednesday, February 4 at 5:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM CT. Telephone dial-in: 800.549.8228, Conference ID 50950. Webcast access requires registration at the investor section of kemper.com at least 15 minutes before the session; a replay will be available online.
Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) reported a net loss of $21.0 million (−$0.34 per share) for Q3 2025 versus net income of $73.7 million in Q3 2024. Adjusted consolidated net operating income fell to $20.4 million ($0.33/share) from $105.0 million ($1.62/share) a year earlier. Specialty P&C results weakened, with segment adjusted NOI down to $7.6 million and an Underlying Combined Ratio of 99.6% (vs. 91.3%).
Positive cash metrics include trailing 12-month operating cash flow of ~$585 million, book value per share of $45.38 (+4.8% YoY), adjusted ROE YTD of 10.8%, and ~ $1.0 billion of parent liquidity; the company repurchased ~5.1 million shares for ~$266 million year-to-date through Oct 31, 2025.
Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share. The dividend is payable on December 3, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 17, 2025.
Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) announced it will release its third quarter 2025 earnings, financial supplement, and Form 10-Q after market close on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. These documents will be posted in the investor section of kemper.com.
Conference call: Kemper will discuss results on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET (4:00 PM CT). The call is available by phone at 800.549.8228 (Conference ID 39494) and via webcast; investors should register on the investor site at least 15 minutes before the webcast. A replay will be posted online.
Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) announced a leadership transition on October 15, 2025: Joseph P. Lacher, Jr. is stepping down as President and CEO and resigning from the Board, effective immediately, after nearly a decade in the role. Lacher will remain in an advisory role through the end of the year to support the transition. The Board has formed a search committee to identify a new CEO and appointed C. Thomas Evans, Jr. as Interim CEO; Evans joined Kemper in 1992 and has served in multiple leadership roles. Management will provide a Q3 financial update in early November.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings for Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) and its subsidiaries, with a stable outlook. The ratings reflect Kemper Property & Casualty Group's very strong balance sheet strength, marginal operating performance, and appropriate enterprise risk management.
The company has shown significant improvement in 2024-2025, including paying down $450 million in senior unsecured notes and returning to underwriting gains. Kemper Life's strategic initiative with Kemper Bermuda, involving an 80% business cession, along with a reserve review, has resulted in over $600 million in dividends to the parent company.
Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) has announced a $150 million accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with Goldman Sachs. The buyback will be executed under Kemper's existing $550 million share repurchase authorization.
Starting August 14, 2025, Kemper will receive an initial delivery of 2,279,203 shares, representing the majority of the total repurchase. The final share count will be determined based on the volume-weighted average price during the ASR period, which is expected to complete within three months.
Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) has announced two significant shareholder-focused initiatives. The company's Board of Directors has authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program, which will be executed based on market conditions and other factors. Additionally, Kemper declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share, payable on September 2, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 18, 2025.
President and CEO Joseph P. Lacher, Jr. emphasized the company's commitment to a balanced capital strategy, highlighting these actions as indicators of Kemper's strong financial position and business performance confidence.
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