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 Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) reported Q2 2025 net income of $72.6 million ($1.12 per diluted share), compared to $75.4 million ($1.16 per share) in Q2 2024. Adjusted net operating income was $84.1 million ($1.30 per share), down from $91.7 million ($1.42 per share) year-over-year.
Key highlights include: 10% ROE and 15% Adjusted ROE, with book value per share increasing 12.0% YoY. The Specialty P&C segment achieved 8% PIF growth and a 93.6% underlying combined ratio. Total revenues increased by $95.7 million to $1,225.6 million, driven primarily by higher Specialty Property & Casualty Insurance premiums.
The company maintained strong parent liquidity of $1.1 billion and repurchased $80 million of stock between April-July. A quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share was declared and paid in June 2025.
Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will publish its Q2 2025 earnings release, financial supplement, and Form 10-Q after market close on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
The earnings conference call will be held the same day at 5:00 PM Eastern (4:00 PM Central). Investors can access the call via telephone at 800.549.8228 (Conference ID: 56442) or through a webcast on Kemper's investor relations website. A replay will be available online afterward.
Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) has announced a quarterly dividend payment of $0.32 per share. The dividend will be distributed on June 3, 2025, to shareholders who are recorded as of May 19, 2025. This dividend declaration demonstrates the company's commitment to providing regular returns to its shareholders.
Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release for Wednesday, May 7, after market close. The company will simultaneously publish its financial supplement and Form 10-Q documents.
A conference call to discuss Q1 2025 results is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, at 5:00 pm Eastern (4:00 pm Central). Investors and analysts can access the call through:
- Phone: 800.549.8228 (Conference ID: 51413)
- Webcast: Available via kemper.com investor section
Participants planning to join the webcast should register at least 15 minutes before the event to install necessary software. A replay will be accessible through the investor section of kemper.com after the call.
Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) has announced its participation in the Raymond James 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference. The company's President and CEO Joseph P. Lacher, Jr., along with Executive Vice President and CFO Bradley T. Camden, will engage in a fireside chat scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, at 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
The event will be accessible through a live webcast on Kemper's investor relations website section. Interested participants are advised to register at least 15 minutes before the webcast at kemper.com's investor section to ensure proper software installation. An archived version of the fireside chat will also be made available.
Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) has announced the completion of its previously disclosed redemption of $450 million of 4.350% Senior Notes that were due in 2025. The company utilized available cash to execute this debt redemption, demonstrating its commitment to debt management and financial optimization.
Kemper (KMPR) reported strong Q4 2024 financial results with net income of $97.4 million ($1.51 per diluted share), compared to $51.4 million ($0.80 per share) in Q4 2023. The company's adjusted consolidated net operating income reached $115.1 million ($1.78 per share), up from $50.5 million ($0.78 per share) in Q4 2023.
Key highlights include a 14.0% ROE and 21.4% Adjusted ROE for the quarter, with Specialty P&C achieving 5.1% year-over-year policy growth and a 91.5% annual underlying combined ratio. The company maintains strong parent liquidity of $1.3 billion and repurchased approximately $14 million of stock while increasing its quarterly dividend.
Total revenues for Q4 2024 slightly decreased to $1,186.8 million. The Specialty Property & Casualty segment reported adjusted net operating income of $101.2 million, while the Life Insurance segment contributed $23.5 million. Book value per share increased 12% to $43.68 from year-end 2023.
Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) has announced a quarterly dividend increase of 3.1%, raising it by one cent to $0.32 per share. This adjustment brings the annual dividend to $1.28 per share, up from the previous $1.24. The dividend will be paid on March 4, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 18, 2025. President and CEO Joseph P. Lacher, Jr. stated that this increase reflects the company's confidence in achieving consistent, long-term growth for shareholders.
Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) has announced its schedule for the release of fourth quarter 2024 earnings. The company will publish its earnings release and financial supplement after market close on Wednesday, February 5, followed by the filing of its annual report on Form 10-K.
The company has also provided preliminary insight into its first quarter 2025 California wildfire exposure, reporting estimated losses of less than $1 million. A conference call to discuss Q4 2024 results will be held on February 5 at 5:00 pm Eastern (4:00 pm Central), accessible via webcast and telephone.