Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPB) auto segment president Hunton to depart role

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kemper Corporation reports a leadership change in its auto segment. On July 20, 2026 the company determined that Matthew A. Hunton will depart from his role as Executive Vice President and President, Kemper Auto, effective August 3, 2026. His separation is characterized as a termination by the company without cause. Hunton will be eligible for benefits under the existing Kemper Corporation Executive Severance Plan, as previously described in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated May 27, 2026.

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.

Key Figures

Decision date for departure: July 20, 2026 Effective departure date: August 3, 2026 Executive Severance Plan filing date: May 27, 2026 +3 more

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Decision date for departure July 20, 2026 Date Kemper determined Matthew A. Hunton will depart

Effective departure date August 3, 2026 Date Hunton’s role as EVP and President, Kemper Auto, ends

Executive Severance Plan filing date May 27, 2026 SEC filing date describing Kemper Corporation Executive Severance Plan

Debenture coupon rate 5.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2062 listed as KMPB

Debenture maturity year 2062 Maturity year of 5.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Debentures

Common stock par value $0.10 per share Par value of Kemper Corporation common stock listed as KMPR

Key Terms

Executive Severance Plan, Junior Subordinated Debentures, Inline XBRL, Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Executive Severance Plan financial

"eligible for benefits under the Company’s existing Kemper Corporation Executive Severance Plan"

Junior Subordinated Debentures financial

"5.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2062"

A junior subordinated debenture is a long-term loan a company issues to investors that sits low in the repayment order: holders get paid after most other creditors but usually before shareholders. Because it offers higher interest to compensate for greater risk, it can boost income for investors but also carries bigger chances of loss if the issuer faces financial trouble. Think of it as standing near the back of a line for repayment — you get a bigger reward but a smaller guarantee.

Inline XBRL technical

"Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)"

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Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory

"Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

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FAQ

What management change did Kemper Corporation (KMPB) disclose in this report?

Kemper Corporation disclosed that Matthew A. Hunton will depart as Executive Vice President and President, Kemper Auto. The company states his termination is without cause and that he will be eligible for benefits under its Executive Severance Plan.

When is Matthew A. Hunton’s departure from Kemper Auto effective for Kemper (KMPB)?

Matthew A. Hunton’s departure as Executive Vice President and President, Kemper Auto, is effective on August 3, 2026. The company determined this leadership change on July 20, 2026, providing advance notice of the effective date.

What severance benefits will Matthew A. Hunton receive from Kemper Corporation (KMPB)?

Matthew A. Hunton will be eligible for benefits under Kemper’s existing Executive Severance Plan. The company notes that this plan was previously described in a filing with the U.S. SEC on May 27, 2026, which outlines the applicable terms.

How does Kemper Corporation (KMPB) describe the reason for Matthew A. Hunton’s termination?

Kemper Corporation describes Matthew A. Hunton’s separation as a termination by the company without cause. This characterization is important because it determines his eligibility for benefits under Kemper’s Executive Severance Plan, consistent with its existing terms.

Which Kemper Corporation (KMPB) securities are listed on the NYSE?

Kemper has Common Stock with par value $0.10 per share listed under symbol KMPR and 5.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2062 listed under symbol KMPB, both trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

What prior SEC filing does Kemper Corporation (KMPB) reference regarding the Executive Severance Plan?

Kemper references a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated May 27, 2026. That filing describes the terms of the existing Kemper Corporation Executive Severance Plan under which Matthew A. Hunton will be eligible for benefits.

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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): July 20, 2026 

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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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 July 20, 2026, Kemper Corporation (the “Company”) determined that Matthew A. Hunton will depart from his role as Executive Vice President and President, Kemper Auto, effective August 3, 2026. In connection with Mr. Hunton’s termination by the Company without cause, Mr. Hunton will be eligible for benefits under the Company’s existing Kemper Corporation Executive Severance Plan, as described in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 27, 2026.

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:

July 21, 2026

/s/    Baird Allis

Baird Allis

Associate General Counsel

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA DOCUMENT 2.7 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION DEFINITION LINKBASE DOCUMENT 8.6 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE DOCUMENT 29.9 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT 19.8 KB