Kemper Corporation Announces Superstorm Sandy Loss Estimate

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Kemper Corporation KMPR today announced its estimate of catastrophe losses from Superstorm Sandy. The company expects fourth quarter 2012 earnings will include approximately $45 million in pre-tax catastrophe losses related to the storm. The company does not anticipate any recoveries under its catastrophe reinsurance program.

Don Southwell, Kemper's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer commented: “Our thoughts are with those individuals who have been affected by Superstorm Sandy. Our service teams remain hard at work assisting customers as they rebuild and recover from the impacts of the storm.”

Kemper made charitable donations totaling $25,000 to The Salvation Army and American Red Cross to assist those affected by Superstorm Sandy. Kemper will also match employee donations to these organizations.

About Kemper

Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company with subsidiaries that provide an array of products to the individual and small business markets:

• Auto insurance
• Homeowners insurance
• Renters insurance
• Life insurance
• Health insurance

Kemper markets to its customers through a network of independent agents, brokers and career agents.

Additional information about Kemper is available by visiting kemper.com.

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