Kemper Corporation — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Kemper Corporation reported preliminary third-quarter 2026 net income of approximately $52 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, a significant improvement from the $465 million loss recorded in the second quarter. Adjusted consolidated net operating income rose to roughly $60 million, driven by a 4.8 percentage point improvement in the Specialty Auto combined ratio to 99.2%, which included $23 million of favorable prior-year reserve development. Life insurance operating earnings increased to $20 million, while consolidated net investment income reached $107 million. The company plans to release its complete financial results on November 9, 2026, followed by an earnings conference call on November 10.