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Kemper Corp (NYSE: KMPB) CEO receives new stock and option grants

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Kemper Corp President and CEO Stephen J. McAnena received new equity compensation awards. He was granted 27,945 shares of common stock as restricted stock units valued at $25.05 per share under the Kemper Corporation 2026 Inducement Plan. These units are subject to forfeiture and other restrictions until they vest under the plan and award agreement.

He was also granted employee stock options covering 111,777 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $25.05 per share. The options include a tandem stock appreciation right and vest in three equal annual installments beginning on June 1, 2027, and expire on June 1, 2036. Following these awards, McAnena directly holds 27,945 shares of common stock and 111,777 stock options.

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Insider McAnena Stephen J
Role President and CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Employee Stock Option 111,777 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 27,945 $25.05 $700K
Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option — 111,777 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 27,945 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Award of restricted stock units under the Kemper Corporation 2026 Inducement 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 annual consecutive installments beginning on 6/1/27.
Restricted stock units granted 27,945 shares Common stock RSUs granted to CEO on June 1, 2026
RSU grant value $25.05 per share Reference price for RSU award
Options granted 111,777 options Employee stock options granted June 1, 2026
Option exercise price $25.05 per share Strike price for employee stock options
Option expiration June 1, 2036 Expiration date of employee stock options
Option vesting start June 1, 2027 First of three equal annual vesting installments
Shares held after grant 27,945 shares Direct common stock holdings following RSU award
Options held after grant 111,777 options Total employee stock options following award
restricted stock units financial
"Award of restricted stock units under the Kemper Corporation 2026 Inducement Plan"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Inducement Plan financial
"under the Kemper Corporation 2026 Inducement Plan ("Plan"), subject to forfeiture"
An inducement plan is a program a company creates to encourage employees or new hires to stay or join by offering special benefits or rewards. It’s like a company giving extra bonuses or perks to persuade someone to choose their job over others, helping the company attract and keep talented workers.
tandem stock appreciation right financial
"Option to buy stock with tandem stock appreciation right."
Employee Stock Option financial
"Employee Stock Option, transaction type derivative with underlying common stock"
An employee stock option is a promise that lets a worker buy company shares later at a predetermined price, often after they stay for a certain period or meet performance goals — think of it like a coupon that locks in today's price for a future purchase. It matters to investors because options align employees’ incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution) when exercised, and represent a compensation cost that affects reported profits and shareholder value.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
McAnena Stephen J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
200 EAST RANDOLPH STREET
SUITE 3300

(Street)
CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60601

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KEMPER Corp [ KMPR ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/01/2026A27,945(1)A$25.0527,945D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option(2)$25.0506/01/2026A111,77706/01/2027(3)06/01/2036Common Stock111,777$0111,777D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Award of restricted stock units under the Kemper Corporation 2026 Inducement Plan ("Plan"), subject to forfeiture and other restrictions until vested pursuant to the Plan and the award agreement.
2. Option to buy stock with tandem stock appreciation right.
3. Option shares vest in three equal annual consecutive installments beginning on 6/1/27.
Remarks:
/s/ Baird S. Allis, as Attorney-in-Fact05/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What equity awards did Kemper Corp (KMPB) CEO Stephen J. McAnena receive?

Stephen J. McAnena received 27,945 restricted stock units and options on 111,777 shares of Kemper common stock. The RSUs were granted at a reference value of $25.05 per share, and the options have a $25.05 exercise price with multi-year vesting.

Are Stephen J. McAnena’s new Kemper (KMPB) share awards open-market purchases?

No, the transactions are compensation grants, not open-market purchases. The filing shows award-type acquisitions coded as “A,” including restricted stock units and stock options, all granted under Kemper’s 2026 Inducement Plan and related award terms rather than through market buying.

How many Kemper (KMPB) restricted stock units were granted to the CEO?

Stephen J. McAnena was granted 27,945 restricted stock units of Kemper common stock. These units are subject to forfeiture and other restrictions until they vest under the Kemper Corporation 2026 Inducement Plan and the specific terms of his award agreement.

What are the key terms of Stephen J. McAnena’s new Kemper stock options?

McAnena received employee stock options for 111,777 shares at a $25.05 exercise price. The options include a tandem stock appreciation right, vest in three equal annual installments starting June 1, 2027, and will expire on June 1, 2036 if not exercised.

How many Kemper (KMPB) shares does Stephen J. McAnena hold after these grants?

After the reported grants, McAnena directly holds 27,945 shares of Kemper common stock and options covering 111,777 underlying shares. These awards increase his equity-based exposure to the company through both restricted stock units and long-dated employee stock options.

Under which plan were the new Kemper (KMPB) CEO equity awards granted?

The restricted stock units were granted under the Kemper Corporation 2026 Inducement Plan. The filing states that these RSUs are subject to forfeiture and other restrictions until vested under this plan and the associated award agreement governing McAnena’s grant terms.