Kemper Announces Sale of Newins Distribution Operation
Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) completed the sale of its Newins property-and-casualty distribution operation to Confie on April 21, 2026.
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The transaction includes the sale of Newins Insurance Agency Holdings, LLC, which operates under the Illinois Vehicle, A-Abana, and Access Auto Insurance brands in a limited number of states. The operation was acquired by Kemper as part of the American Access Insurance Company transaction in 2021.
“This transaction is consistent with our focus on improving performance in our core operations,” said C. Thomas Evans, Jr., Interim CEO. “It allows us to further concentrate on our independent agent distribution channel for specialty auto and direct our resources toward areas where we see the greatest opportunity for long-term value. We have a strong relationship with Confie and believe they are well positioned to support the continued growth of the Newins operations.”
Employees associated with the business have transitioned to Confie as part of the transaction.
About Kemper
The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately
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Source: Kemper Corporation