[8-K] KEMPER Corp Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kemper Corporation reported a leadership change. On October 20, 2025, the company determined that Duane A. Sanders will depart his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Claims Officer, P&C, effective October 22, 2025. He will continue as Executive Vice President, Executive Advisor through December 31, 2025 to support a transition.

The company expects to enter into a Separation and Release Agreement with Mr. Sanders tied to his termination without cause, with specific compensation and benefits to be disclosed in a subsequent filing.

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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): October 20, 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 October 20, 2025, Kemper Corporation (the “Company”) determined that Duane A. Sanders will depart from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Claims Officer, P&C of the Company, effective October 22, 2025, and continue to serve as Executive Vice President, Executive Advisor until December 31, 2025 to help ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.

In connection with Mr. Sanders’ termination by the Company without cause on October 22, 2025, the Company expects to enter into a Separation and Release Agreement pursuant to which he will receive certain compensation and benefits to be determined by the Company in exchange for Mr. Sanders’ execution of a release of claims and agreement to certain restrictive covenants in favor of the Company, which will be disclosed in a subsequent Form 8-K.

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:

October 24, 2025

/s/    C. Thomas Evans, Jr.

C. Thomas Evans, Jr.

Interim Chief Executive Officer, Secretary & General Counsel

FAQ

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

Kemper announced that Duane A. Sanders will depart as EVP and Chief Claims Officer, P&C, effective October 22, 2025, and will serve as Executive Advisor through December 31, 2025.

When is Duane A. Sanders’ departure effective at Kemper (KMPB)?

His departure from the EVP and Chief Claims Officer, P&C role is effective October 22, 2025.

Will Duane A. Sanders remain with Kemper (KMPB) after leaving his role?

Yes. He will serve as Executive Vice President, Executive Advisor until December 31, 2025 to help transition responsibilities.

How is the departure characterized by Kemper (KMPB)?

It is a termination by the company without cause.

Will Kemper (KMPB) disclose separation compensation details?

Yes. The company expects to enter a Separation and Release Agreement with details to be disclosed in a subsequent filing.