Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced today that Thomas M. Goldstein and Lacy M. Johnson joined the company’s Board of Directors effective Wednesday, August 3, 2016.

The company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share. The dividend is payable on August 29, 2016 to its shareholders of record as of August 15, 2016.

Mr. Goldstein, 57, retired from Allstate Corporation in 2014, where he was the Chief Financial Officer of the Protection Division. In prior roles he was a Founding Partner with The GRG Group LLC, Managing Director/Chief Financial Officer with Madison Dearborn Partners, and held a series of senior executive roles with ABN AMRO, LaSalle Bank Corporation and Morgan Stanley.

Mr. Johnson, 63, is a Partner with Ice Miller LLP in the law firm’s Indianapolis office, where his practice focuses on public affairs and he serves as co-chair to the Public Affairs and Gaming Group. In prior roles he served as Government Relations attorney for Sagamore-Bainbridge, Inc., Director of Security for the Indiana State Lottery, and a number of senior leadership roles within the Indiana State Police. He is a former Lt. Commander of the United States Naval Intelligence Reserves.

“We’re pleased to have Tom and Lacy join our Board of Directors,” said Kemper Chairman Robert J. Joyce. “Tom brings extensive leadership and finance experience to the board in both the insurance and financial services sectors. Lacy’s extensive government relations and public services experience will augment the skills of our already seasoned board membership.”

Mr. Goldstein earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Union College and his Master of Business Administration degree from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Johnson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Purdue University and his Juris Doctorate degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Indiana.

With the addition of these two members Kemper’s Board of Directors will consist of nine members.

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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