CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR)
announced today that effective July 18, 2016, George “Chip” D. Dufala,
Jr. will join the company as President, Property & Casualty Division.
Dufala will report directly to Joseph P. Lacher, Jr., Kemper’s President
and Chief Executive Officer, and will be based in Chicago. Dufala’s
direct reports will include the executives who lead the Kemper Personal
and Commercial Lines, Kemper Specialty California and Alliance United
businesses as well as various P&C supporting functions.
“We are pleased to have Chip join the Kemper executive team. As a
seasoned and successful P&C leader, Chip will bring valuable experience
to the organization as well as to our agency relationships,” said
Lacher. “I’d also like to thank Joe Metz, who did an outstanding job
helping to lead the P&C Division during the transition period. Joe will
resume his dedicated focus on leading the Kemper Personal and Commercial
Lines business.”
Most recently Dufala was Executive Vice President, Services at Erie
Insurance Group, where he was responsible for claims and services, as
well as crisis prevention and management. His 23 year experience at Erie
also included a series of roles of increasing responsibility spanning
sales and operational leadership functions. He is particularly
experienced in helping turn around underperforming businesses.
Dufala earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from
Thiel College and recently completed the Advanced Management Program at
Harvard Business School.
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.
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Kemper Corporation
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Source: Kemper Corporation