What do the performance share units and restricted stock awards mean for Kemper Corp (KMPB) executive compensation?

Wade earned 1,462 common shares from 2023 performance share unit awards and received 4,739 restricted stock units under Kemper’s 2023 Omnibus Plan. These equity awards tie his compensation to company performance and long-term share value, subject to vesting conditions and forfeiture provisions.

Kemper EVP Wade granted stock, options in Form 4

Kemper Corp executive Flint Christopher Wade reported multiple equity compensation transactions.

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Kemper Corp executive Flint Christopher Wade reported multiple equity compensation transactions. On February 3, 2026, he acquired 1,462 shares of common stock earned from 2023 performance share units and was granted 4,739 restricted stock units under the Kemper Corporation Second A&R 2023 Omnibus Plan.

On the same date, 507 shares of common stock were withheld at $38.09 per share to cover tax obligations upon vesting of performance units. Wade also received an employee stock option for 18,956 shares at an exercise price of $38.09 per share, expiring on February 3, 2036, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on February 7, 2027. Following these transactions, he directly owned 27,939 shares of common stock and 18,956 options.

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4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Flint Christopher Wade

Role EVP, President, Kemper Life

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Employee Stock Option	18,956	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,462	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	507	$38.09	$19K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	4,739	$38.09	$181K

Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option — 18,956 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 27,939 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

F1. Earned pursuant to the terms of performance share unit awards granted in 2023.
F2. Withholding of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligation due upon vesting of performance units.
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.
F4. Option to buy stock with tandem stock appreciation right.
F5. Option shares vest in three equal consecutive annual installments beginning on 2/7/27.

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What insider transactions did Kemper Corp (KMPB) report for Flint Christopher Wade?

Kemper executive Flint Christopher Wade reported equity awards on February 3, 2026, including earned performance shares, new restricted stock units, and an employee stock option grant. Some shares were withheld to cover tax obligations tied to vesting of performance-based awards.

How many Kemper Corp (KMPB) common shares does Flint Wade own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Flint Christopher Wade directly beneficially owned 27,939 shares of Kemper common stock. This figure reflects earned performance shares, newly granted restricted stock units, and shares withheld for taxes, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What are the details of Flint Wade’s employee stock option grant at Kemper Corp (KMPB)?

Flint Christopher Wade received an employee stock option for 18,956 shares of Kemper common stock at an exercise price of $38.09 per share. The option expires on February 3, 2036 and vests in three equal annual installments beginning on February 7, 2027.

Why were 507 Kemper Corp (KMPB) shares withheld in Flint Wade’s Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 507 Kemper common shares were withheld at $38.09 per share. The filing explains this represented shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations that arose when performance units vested, a common mechanism in equity compensation programs.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/05/2026 - 05:00 PM

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

OMB APPROVAL

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Flint Christopher Wade

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

200 EAST RANDOLPH STREET

SUITE 3300

(Street)

CHICAGO

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)
	EVP, President, Kemper Life

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	02/03/2026		A		1,462⁽¹⁾	A	$0	23,707	D
Common Stock	02/03/2026		F		507⁽²⁾	D	$38.09	23,200	D
Common Stock	02/03/2026		A		4,739⁽³⁾	A	$38.09	27,939	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Employee Stock Option⁽⁴⁾	$38.09	02/03/2026		A		18,956		02/07/2027⁽⁵⁾	02/03/2036	Common Stock	18,956	$0	18,956	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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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR