Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced today that the Ward Group named Kemper’s subsidiary, United Insurance Company of America, to the 2016 Ward’s 50 Top Performers list of life insurance companies. 2016 marks the sixth consecutive year that Kemper’s life business achieved this status.

“We are proud that Ward Group recognized our life insurance business for delivering outstanding performance once again,” said Mark A. Green, President of Kemper Life & Health Division. “I want to thank and congratulate each member of our life insurance team for delivering excellent service, products and support to our customers.”

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.

United Insurance Company of America is Kemper’s flagship life insurance business and the award includes business written by its subsidiaries, The Reliable Life Insurance Company and Union National Life Insurance Company. Ward Group has recognized the business as a Top 50 Life & Health insurer seven times in the past nine years, including 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

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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