Kemper (KMPB) EVP Matthew Hunton receives 27,173 options and new RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kemper Corp executive Matthew A. Hunton, EVP and President of Kemper Auto, reported several equity-based compensation transactions dated February 3, 2026. He received 27,173 employee stock options with an exercise price of $38.09 per share, which vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 7, 2027.

Hunton also acquired 1,876 shares of common stock earned from 2023 performance share unit awards and had 781 shares withheld to cover taxes upon vesting of those performance units. In addition, he received an award of 6,794 restricted stock units under Kemper’s omnibus plan. Following these transactions, he directly owned 54,942 shares of common stock and 27,173 stock options.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 7,889 shares

Net Buy 4 txns

Insider Hunton Matthew A

Role Insider

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Employee Stock Option	27,173	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,876	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	781	$38.09	$30K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	6,794	$38.09	$259K

Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option — 27,173 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 54,942 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

1. F1. Earned pursuant to the terms of performance share unit awards granted in 2023.
2. F2. Withholding of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligation due upon vesting of performance units.
3. F3. Award of restricted stock units under the Kemper Corporation Second A&R 2023 Omnibus Plan ("Plan"), subject to forfeiture and other restrictions until vested pursuant to the Plan and the award agreement.
4. F4. Option to buy stock with tandem stock appreciation right.
5. F5. Option shares vest in three equal consecutive annual installments beginning on 2/7/27.

FAQ

What insider transactions did Kemper Corp (KMPB) executive Matthew Hunton report?

Matthew A. Hunton reported receiving employee stock options, performance-based shares, and restricted stock units, plus share withholding for taxes. These compensation-related moves adjusted his direct holdings of Kemper common stock and options as of February 3, 2026, without indicating an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Kemper Corp (KMPB) stock options did Matthew Hunton receive?

He received 27,173 employee stock options with a $38.09 exercise price. These options are paired with a stock appreciation right and represent a right to buy Kemper common shares in the future, subject to the specific vesting schedule disclosed in the filing’s footnotes.

When do Matthew Hunton’s new Kemper (KMPB) stock options vest?

The option shares vest in three equal consecutive annual installments beginning on February 7, 2027. This means portions of the 27,173 options become exercisable each year over three years, aligning his long-term incentives with Kemper’s future performance and share price.

What common stock changes did Matthew Hunton report for Kemper Corp (KMPB)?

He acquired 1,876 common shares earned from 2023 performance share units and had 781 shares withheld to cover tax obligations. He also received 6,794 restricted stock units. After these events, his direct common stock holdings totaled 54,942 shares according to the Form 4 disclosure.

What are the restricted stock units granted to Kemper (KMPB) executive Matthew Hunton?

Hunton was granted 6,794 restricted stock units under Kemper’s Second A&R 2023 Omnibus Plan. These units are subject to forfeiture and other restrictions until they vest under the plan and award agreement, at which point they typically convert into shares of common stock.

Did Matthew Hunton’s Kemper Corp (KMPB) Form 4 show a tax-related share withholding?

Yes. The filing reports 781 common shares with transaction code “F,” described as withholding to satisfy tax obligations at vesting of performance units. This reflects shares retained by the company for taxes rather than an open-market sale by the executive.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hunton Matthew A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 E. RANDOLPH STREET

SUITE 3300

(Street)

CHICAGO IL 60601

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KEMPER Corp [ KMPR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	X	Other (specify below)
			EVP, President, Kemper Auto

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/03/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/03/2026		A		1,876(1)	A	$0	48,929	D
Common Stock	02/03/2026		F		781(2)	D	$38.09	48,148	D
Common Stock	02/03/2026		A		6,794(3)	A	$38.09	54,942	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option(4)	$38.09	02/03/2026		A		27,173		02/07/2027(5)	02/03/2036	Common Stock	27,173	$0	27,173	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Earned pursuant to the terms of performance share unit awards granted in 2023.

2. Withholding of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligation due upon vesting of performance units.

3. Award of restricted stock units under the Kemper Corporation Second A&R 2023 Omnibus Plan ("Plan"), subject to forfeiture and other restrictions until vested pursuant to the Plan and the award agreement.

4. Option to buy stock with tandem stock appreciation right.

5. Option shares vest in three equal consecutive annual installments beginning on 2/7/27.

Remarks:

	/s/ Baird S. Allis, as Attorney-in-Fact	02/05/2026
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