Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced today that its subsidiary, United Insurance Company of America, was named to the 2015 Ward’s 50 Top Performers list of life insurance companies. 2015 marks the fifth consecutive year that Kemper’s life business achieved this status.

“We are honored that the Ward Group once again recognized Kemper’s life insurance business for delivering outstanding performance,” said Tom Myers, President of Kemper Home Service Companies. “Our dedicated team remains committed to providing excellent products, service and support to our customers. Congratulations to each member of the life insurance team for this outstanding award.”

Ward Group is the leading provider of benchmarking and best practices studies for the insurance industry. Each year, the group analyzes the performance of nearly 800 life and health insurance companies over a five year period and evaluates them based on financial stability, revenue growth, capital/surplus positions, underwriting results and financial returns. Ward Group then identifies the top 50 achievers of superior performance in all categories.

Kemper’s United Insurance Company of America is part of the Kemper Home Service Companies business. Ward Group has recognized the business as a Top 50 Life & Health insurer six times in the past eight years, including 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

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:

  • Offer insurance for home, auto, life, health and valuables
  • Service six million policies
  • Are represented by more than 20,000 independent agents and brokers
  • Employ 6,000 associates dedicated to providing exceptional service
  • Are licensed to sell insurance in 50 states and the District of Columbia

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