Kemper (KMPB) interim CEO gets stock, RSUs and options grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kemper Corporation’s interim CEO, secretary and general counsel Carl Thomas Evans Jr. reported several equity awards dated 02/03/2026. He received 1,777 shares of common stock earned from 2023 performance share units at $0, while 521 shares at $38.09 were withheld to cover taxes on vesting.

He was also granted 4,989 restricted stock units at $38.09, leaving him with 91,216 common shares held directly after these transactions. In addition, he received an employee stock option for 19,953 shares at an exercise price of $38.09, vesting in three equal annual installments starting 02/07/2027 and expiring 02/03/2036.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Evans Carl Thomas Jr.

Role Interim CEO, Sec. & GC

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Employee Stock Option	19,953	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,777	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	521	$38.09	$20K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	4,989	$38.09	$190K

Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option — 19,953 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 86,748 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Earned pursuant to the terms of performance share unit awards granted in 2023. Withholding of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligation due upon vesting of performance units. 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. Option to buy stock with tandem stock appreciation right. Option shares vest in three equal consecutive annual installments beginning on 2/7/27.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Evans Carl Thomas Jr.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 EAST 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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Interim CEO, Sec. & GC

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		1,777(1)	A	$0	86,748	D
Common Stock	02/03/2026		F		521(2)	D	$38.09	86,227	D
Common Stock	02/03/2026		A		4,989(3)	A	$38.09	91,216	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		19,953		02/07/2027(5)	02/03/2036	Common Stock	19,953	$0	19,953	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
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Kemper (KMPB) report for its interim CEO on February 3, 2026?

On 02/03/2026, Kemper’s interim CEO received 1,777 common shares from 2023 performance share units, had 521 shares withheld for taxes, and was granted 4,989 restricted stock units and 19,953 employee stock options at an exercise price of $38.09.

How many Kemper (KMPB) common shares does the interim CEO hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported 02/03/2026 transactions, the interim CEO directly holds 91,216 shares of Kemper common stock. This figure reflects performance-based shares earned, tax withholding share reductions, and new restricted stock unit awards reported in the filing.

What are the key terms of the 19,953 Kemper (KMPB) employee stock options granted?

The interim CEO received 19,953 employee stock options with a $38.09 exercise price. These options vest in three equal annual installments beginning on 02/07/2027 and expire on 02/03/2036, and include a tandem stock appreciation right feature.

Why were 521 Kemper (KMPB) shares deducted in the interim CEO’s Form 4 filing?

The 521 common shares reported with transaction code F were withheld at $38.09 per share. According to the footnotes, these shares satisfied the tax withholding obligation that arose when performance share units vested into earned common stock.

What are the characteristics of the 4,989 restricted stock units granted by Kemper (KMPB)?

The interim CEO was awarded 4,989 restricted stock units under the Kemper Corporation Second A&R 2023 Omnibus Plan at a reference price of $38.09. These units are subject to forfeiture and other restrictions until they vest under the plan and award agreement.

How were the 1,777 Kemper (KMPB) common shares earned by the interim CEO?

The 1,777 common shares reported with transaction code A were earned under performance share unit awards granted in 2023. They represent shares delivered at $0 pursuant to those performance awards, as described in the filing’s explanatory footnotes.