CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR)
announced today that its Board of Directors has declared an increase in
the company’s quarterly dividend to $0.25 per share, an increase of 4%
or one cent over the previous quarter’s dividend. The dividend is
payable on March 5, 2019 to its shareholders of record as of February
19, 2019. The new quarterly dividend represents an annualized dividend
amount of $1.00 per share as compared to the current annualized dividend
amount of $0.96 per share.
“We are pleased that the continued success of the strategic plan we
announced in 2016 has allowed us to increase the dividend we pay to our
shareholders,” said Joseph P. Lacher, Jr., Kemper President and Chief
Executive Officer. “A growing dividend is a sign of our confidence in
the direction of the company and a key part of our value proposition for
shareholders.”
About Kemper
The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading insurers.
With $11 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance
by offering personalized solutions for individuals, families and
businesses. Through our businesses, Kemper:
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Offers insurance for auto, home, life, health and valuables
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Services approximately seven million policies
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Is represented by more than 30,000 agents and brokers
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Employs over 7,800 associates dedicated to providing exceptional
service
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Is licensed to sell insurance in 50 states and the District of Columbia
Learn more about Kemper.
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that includes or is based on forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give
expectations or forecasts of future events, and can be identified by the
fact that they relate to future actions, performance or results rather
than strictly to historical or current facts.
Any or all forward-looking statements may turn out to be wrong, and,
accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such
statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties
that are difficult to predict, and are not guarantees of future
performance. Among the general factors that could cause actual results
and financial condition to differ materially from estimated results and
financial condition are those listed in periodic reports filed by Kemper
with the SEC. No assurances can be given that the results and financial
condition contemplated in any forward-looking statements will be
achieved or will be achieved in any particular timetable. Kemper assumes
no obligation to publicly correct or update any forward-looking
statements as a result of events or developments subsequent to the date
of this press release. The reader is advised, however, to consult any
further disclosures Kemper makes on related subjects in its filings with
the SEC.
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