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Kemper Corp (NYSE: KMPR) grants 30,738 restricted stock units to EVP Kappler

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Kappler Eric E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Kemper Corp reported that executive Eric E. Kappler, EVP and President, P&C, received an award of 30,738 restricted stock units tied to Kemper common stock on August 3, 2026. The units were granted under the 2026 Inducement Plan, are subject to forfeiture and other restrictions until vested, and result in 30,738 direct units reported as owned.

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Insider Kappler Eric E
Role EVP, President, P&C
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 30,738 $29.28 $900K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 30,738 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. 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.
Restricted stock units granted 30738.0000 shares Award to Eric E. Kappler on 2026-08-03
Grant price 29.2800 per share Reported transaction price per share for the RSU award
Holdings after transaction 30738.0000 shares Direct ownership reported following the 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")"
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.
subject to forfeiture financial
"subject to forfeiture and other restrictions until vested pursuant to the Plan"

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FAQ

What equity award did Kemper Corp (KMPR) grant to Eric E. Kappler?

Kemper Corp granted Eric E. Kappler 30,738 restricted stock units tied to its common stock on August 3, 2026. The grant reflects equity compensation and was reported as a direct holding, not an open-market purchase or sale of existing shares.

What was the reported value per unit of Eric Kappler’s Kemper (KMPR) award?

The filing reports a transaction price of $29.28 per share for Eric Kappler’s 30,738 restricted stock units. This price helps quantify the grant’s notional value for disclosure purposes but does not indicate a cash purchase in the open market.

Under which plan were Eric Kappler’s Kemper (KMPR) restricted stock units granted?

The award was issued under the Kemper Corporation 2026 Inducement Plan. According to the disclosure, these restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture and other restrictions until they vest under the terms of the plan and the specific award agreement.

Was Eric Kappler’s Kemper (KMPR) equity award made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox was not marked as an affirming trading plan, and the footnotes do not reference any Rule 10b5-1 arrangement. The transaction is characterized as a compensation-related grant, not a pre-planned trading program sale or purchase.

How many Kemper (KMPR) shares or units does Eric Kappler hold after this award?

Following this grant, Eric E. Kappler is reported as directly owning 30,738 units/shares related to Kemper common stock. The entire reported position arises from this restricted stock unit award, with no additional derivative positions disclosed in this filing.
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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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*
Kappler Eric E

(Last)(First)(Middle)
200 E RANDOLPH ST., 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)
EVP, President, P&C
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/03/2026
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 Stock08/03/2026A30,738(1)A$29.2830,738D
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
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.
Remarks:
/s/ Reed Kreger, Attorney-in-Fact08/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)