Kemper sets executive RSU retention grants with 50/50 vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kemper Corporation disclosed RSU retention awards for senior executives to support leadership continuity. The Committee approved grants for three named officers: Bradley T. Camden ($775,000), John M. Boschelli ($675,000), and Matthew A. Hunton ($775,000). Fifty percent vests on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remainder on the second anniversary, each subject to continued service. The grant date is expected to be the first trading day in December 2025.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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 4, 2025 

Kemper Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 001-18298

DE						95-4255452
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)						(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60601

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

312-661-4600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share			KMPR			NYSE
5.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2062			KMPB			NYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging Growth Company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition

period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of

the Exchange Act.    ¨

Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On November 4, 2025, the Human Resources and Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of Kemper Corporation (the “Company” or “Kemper”) approved retention awards (“Retention Awards”) for certain senior executives of the Company, including Bradley T. Camden, John M. Boschelli and Matthew A. Hunton, all of whom are named executive officers of the Company. The Retention Awards were made, following consultation with the Committee’s independent compensation consultant, to reflect the Committee’s belief in the critical role played by each of these executives and to support the retention of each recipient following the recently announced leadership changes at Kemper.

The Retention Awards made to the Company’s named executive officers (other than the retention award granted to the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, which was disclosed on a Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed November 7, 2025) are shown in the table below:

Named Executive Officer			Retention Award
Bradley T. Camden Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer			$775,000
John M. Boschelli Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer			$675,000
Matthew A. Hunton Executive Vice President and President, Kemper Auto			$775,000

The Retention Awards are in the form of restricted stock units, with fifty percent of the award vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remaining fifty percent of the award vesting on the second anniversary of the grant date, in each case subject to the recipient’s continued service with the Company. The grant date of the Retention Awards is expected to be the first trading day in the month of December 2025.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number			Exhibit Description
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.

Kemper Corporation

Date:

November 10, 2025

/s/    Baird Allis

Baird Allis

Assistant Secretary

FAQ

What did Kemper (KMPB) announce in this 8-K?

Kemper approved RSU retention awards for three named executive officers to support retention following recent leadership changes.

Which executives received awards and in what amounts at Kemper (KMPB)?

Bradley T. Camden $775,000; John M. Boschelli $675,000; Matthew A. Hunton $775,000.

What is the vesting schedule for the Kemper (KMPB) retention RSUs?

Awards vest 50% on the first anniversary and 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued service.

When is the expected grant date for Kemper (KMPB) retention awards?

The grant date is expected to be the first trading day in December 2025.

Why did Kemper (KMPB) issue these retention awards?

The Committee cited the executives’ critical roles and retention needs following recently announced leadership changes.

Are these awards in cash or equity for Kemper (KMPB)?

They are restricted stock units (RSUs).