CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Board of Directors of Kemper Corporation
(NYSE: KMPR) announced today the appointment of Susan D. Whiting as a
director of the company, effective immediately. Ms. Whiting’s
appointment expands the Kemper Board of Directors to ten directors.
Ms. Whiting served as Vice Chair of Nielsen Holdings plc, a global
performance management company that provides a comprehensive
understanding of what consumers watch and purchase, until 2014. She held
numerous executive positions during her 35-year career with Nielsen,
including President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer
and Chairman of Nielsen Media Research, as well as Global Executive Vice
President.
“Susan will add a valuable perspective to our Board of Directors, and
Kemper will benefit from her expertise in consumer behavior,” said
Kemper Chairman Robert J. Joyce. “I welcome Susan’s talent, judgment and
counsel to our Board.”
Ms. Whiting currently serves on the board of directors for Alliant
Energy Corporation, Moxie Software and PageVault. She is also involved
in a number of community, educational and environmental organizations,
including The National Women’s History Museum, where she is the Board
Chair, as well as serving as a board trustee for Denison University, The
Trust for Public Land, and The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago.
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 5,750 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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Todd Barton
Kemper Investor Relations
312.661.4930
investors@kemper.com
Source: Kemper Corporation