CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR)
announced today that it appointed C. Thomas Evans, Jr. as Kemper’s
General Counsel. Evans will report directly to Donald G. Southwell,
Kemper’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. In conjunction
with this promotion, Kemper also promoted Nan Hoff to Deputy General
Counsel, reporting to Evans. These moves follow the previously announced
planned retirement of the company’s former General Counsel, Scott
Renwick, at the end of June 2015.
In addition, the company announced today the promotion of Kemper’s Chief
Investment Officer, John Boschelli, to Senior Vice President from Vice
President. Boschelli will continue to report to Southwell.
“Tom has been an integral part of our legal department for 23 years, and
brings valuable insights from his most recent role as Associate General
Counsel and Secretary. Additionally, Nan has contributed greatly in her
role as Associate General Counsel and most recently as Interim General
Counsel for Kemper. She did an outstanding job in this capacity,” said
Southwell.
“John’s leadership of Kemper investments has enabled us to deliver
excellent portfolio returns despite the low interest rate environment.
We are pleased to promote John to the Senior Vice President level as he
continues to lead investments. I look forward to the contributions from
each of these senior executives,” concluded Southwell.
Evans has been Kemper’s Associate General Counsel and Secretary since
2011. He joined the company’s legal department in 1992. Prior to joining
the company, Evans was a corporate litigator with Winston & Strawn.
Evans earned his Bachelor of Arts at Centre College and Juris Doctor
from the University of Notre Dame. He is a member of the Illinois Bar.
Hoff joined the company in 2004. Prior to joining Kemper, she was
Assistant General Counsel at APAC Customer Services, Inc. and Counsel at
FMC Corporation. Hoff earned her Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor
from University of Illinois, Champaign. She is a member of the Illinois
Bar.
Boschelli has been Kemper’s Chief Investment Officer since 2009 and a
Vice President of the company since 2007. He has 25 years of corporate
finance experience, with all but one year at Kemper. Boschelli earned
his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University
and Masters of Business Administration in Finance from the University of
Illinois, Chicago. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation
and is a Certified Public Accountant as well as a Fellow, Life
Management Institute.
About Kemper
The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading insurers.
With $8 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by
offering personalized solutions for individuals, families and
businesses. Kemper's businesses collectively:
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Offer insurance for home, auto, life, health and valuables
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Service six million policies
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Are represented by more than 20,000 independent agents and brokers
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Employ 6,000 associates dedicated to providing exceptional service
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Are licensed to sell insurance in 50 states and the District of
Columbia
Learn more about Kemper.
Kemper Corporation
Investors:
Diana Hickert-Hill
312.661.4930
investor.relations@kemper.com
Source: Kemper Corporation