Kemper (KMPR) 10-K 14 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 13, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'KEMPER Corporation	'	'
Trading Symbol	'KMPR	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000860748	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	55,510,825	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$1.90
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'	'
Fixed Maturities at Fair Value (Amortized Cost: 2013 - $4,370.5; 2012 - $4,283.8)	$4,575	$4,860.20
Equity Securities at Fair Value (Cost: 2013 - $530.0; 2012 - $462.7)	598.5	521.9
Equity Method Limited Liability Investments at Cost Plus Cumulative Undistributed Earnings	245.1	253
Short-term Investments at Cost which Approximates Fair Value	284.7	327.5
Other Investments	448	497.5
Total Investments	6,151.30	6,460.10
Cash	66.5	96.3
Receivables from Policyholders	331.6	369.3
Other Receivables	193.1	206.1
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	302.9	303.4
Goodwill	311.8	311.8
Current and Deferred Income Tax Assets	31.8	5.4
Other Assets	267.4	256.7
Total Assets	7,656.40	8,009.10
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:	'	'
Life and Health Insurance Reserves	3,217.50	3,161.60
Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves	843.5	970.6
Total Insurance Reserves	4,061	4,132.20
Unearned Premiums	598.9	650.9
Liabilities for Income Taxes	8.3	21.5
Notes Payable at Amortized Cost (Fair Value: 2013 - $667.1; 2012 - $675.5)	606.9	611.4
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	329.8	431.4
Total Liabilities	5,604.90	5,847.40
Shareholders’ Equity:	'	'
Common Stock, $0.10 Par Value Per Share, 100 Million Shares Authorized; 55,653,437 Shares Issued and Outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 58,454,390 Shares Issued and Outstanding at December 31, 2012	5.6	5.8
Paid-in Capital	694.8	725
Retained Earnings	1,215.80	1,118.20
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	135.3	312.7
Total Shareholders’ Equity	2,051.50	2,161.70
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$7,656.40	$8,009.10

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Co

Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Amortized Cost of Fixed Maturity Securities	$4,370.50	$4,283.80
Equity Securities at Cost	530	462.7
Fair Value of Notes Payable	$667.10	$675.50
Common Stock, Par Value	$0.10	$0.10
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	55,653,437	58,454,390
Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	55,653,437	58,454,390

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues:	'	'	'
Earned Premiums	$2,025.80	$2,107.10	$2,173.60
Net Investment Income	314.7	295.9	298
Other Income	0.8	0.8	1
Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	99.1	65.4	33.7
Other-than-temporary Impairment Losses:	'	'	'
Total Other-than-temporary Impairment Losses	-15.8	-7.2	-11.4
Portion of Losses Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	1.9	0.3	0.1
Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	-13.9	-6.9	-11.3
Total Revenues	2,426.50	2,462.30	2,495
Expenses:	'	'	'
Policyholders’ Benefits and Incurred Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses	1,357.20	1,582.10	1,645.70
Insurance Expenses	654.4	672.3	683.6
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	0	0	13.5
Interest and Other Expenses	100.5	85.5	83.9
Total Expenses	2,112.10	2,339.90	2,426.70
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes	314.4	122.4	68.3
Income Tax Expense	-99.9	-30.6	-6.6
Income from Continuing Operations	214.5	91.8	61.7
Discontinued Operations:	'	'	'
Income from Discontinued Operations	3.2	11.6	12.8
Net Income	$217.70	$103.40	$74.50
Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share:	'	'	'
Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share - Basic	$3.75	$1.55	$1.02
Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share - Diluted	$3.74	$1.54	$1.02
Net Income Per Unrestricted Share:	'	'	'
Net Income Per Unrestricted Share - Basic	$3.81	$1.75	$1.23
Net Income Per Unrestricted Share - Diluted	$3.80	$1.74	$1.23
Dividends Paid to Shareholders Per Share	$0.96	$0.96	$0.96

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Income	$217.70	$103.40	$74.50
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses)	-362.8	96.7	201.2
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	0.2	1.6	0.4
Decrease (Increase) in Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	86.6	-13.2	-45.2
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	-276	85.1	156.4
Other Comprehensive Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	98.6	-30.4	-55.8
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	-177.4	54.7	100.6
Total Comprehensive Income	$40.30	$158.10	$175.10

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating Activities:	'	'	'
Net Income	$217.70	$103.40	$74.50
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities:	'	'	'
Decrease (Increase) in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	0.5	-9.4	-7.8
Amortization of Life VIF and P&C Customer Relationships	8.3	8	11.4
Impairment of P&C Customer Relationships	0	0	13.5
Equity in Earnings of Equity Method Limited Liability Investments	-26.4	-9.3	-9.6
Distribution of Accumulated Earnings of Equity Method Limited Liability Investments	15.4	15.4	0
Amortization of Investment Securities and Depreciation of Investment Real Estate	16.2	15.2	16
Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	-99.1	-65.4	-34.1
Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	13.9	6.9	11.3
Gain on Sale of Portfolio of Automobile Loan Receivables	0	-12.9	-4.5
Benefit for Loan Losses	0	-2	-42
Depreciation of Property and Equipment	17.4	15.3	10.9
Decrease (Increase) in Other Receivables	43.5	13.9	-0.2
Decrease in Insurance Reserves	-72.5	-1.1	-52.1
Decrease in Unearned Premiums	-52	-15.2	-12.4
Change in Income Taxes	57.9	-14.9	17.2
Decrease in Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	-54.8	-15.6	-47.5
Other, Net	36.1	33.4	30.4
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities	122.1	65.7	-25
Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Sales, Paydowns and Maturities of Fixed Maturities	664.4	914.4	650.3
Purchases of Fixed Maturities	-744.5	-872.6	-663.4
Sales of Equity Securities	182.1	70.8	248.3
Purchases of Equity Securities	-213.4	-137.7	-199.2
Acquisition and Improvements of Investment Real Estate	-5.4	-5.5	-6.4
Sales of Investment Real Estate	102.7	6	0.3
Sales of and Return of Investment of Equity Method Limited Liability Investments	31.3	56	57
Acquisitions of Equity Method Limited Liability Investments	-20.5	-31	-25.7
Decrease (Increase) in Short-term Investments	41.8	-80	155.5
Receipts from Automobile Loan Receivables	0	2	166.5
Net Proceeds from Sale of Portfolio of Automobile Loan Receivables	0	16.7	220.7
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested	3.8	0	0
Increase in Other Investments	-9.1	-12.4	-15.6
Acquisition of Software	-15.2	-26.5	-23.2
Other, Net	-13.2	-6.4	-0.5
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities	4.8	-106.2	564.6
Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Repayments of Certificates of Deposits	0	0	-321.8
Proceeds from Issuance of Notes Payable	0	0	95
Repayments of Notes Payable	-5.5	0	-95
Common Stock Repurchases	-100.4	-60.7	-27.4
Cash Dividends Paid to Shareholders	-54.9	-56.9	-58.2
Cash Exercise of Stock Options	1.7	1.3	0.2
Excess Tax Benefits from Share-based Awards	1.3	0.5	0.2
Other, Net	1.1	1.4	1.4
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities	-156.7	-114.4	-405.6
Increase (Decrease) in Cash	-29.8	-154.9	134
Cash, Beginning of Year	96.3	251.2	117.2
Cash, End of Year	$66.50	$96.30	$251.20

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$2,023.10	$6.10	$751.10	$1,108.50	$157.40
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010	'	61.1	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income	74.5	'	'	74.5	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	100.6	'	'	'	100.6
Cash Dividends to Shareholders	-58.2	'	'	-58.2	'
Repurchases of Common Stock	-27.4	-0.1	-11.6	-15.7	'
Repurchases of Common Stock, shares	-0.9	-0.9	'	'	'
Equity-based Compensation Cost (note 9)	5.3	'	5.3	'	'
Equity-based Awards, Net of Shares Exchanged (note 9)	-1.3	'	-0.9	-0.4	'
Equity-based Awards, Net of Shares Exchanged, shares (note 9)	'	0.1	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	2,116.60	6	743.9	1,108.70	258
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	'	60.3	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income	103.4	'	'	103.4	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	54.7	'	'	'	54.7
Cash Dividends to Shareholders	-56.9	'	'	-56.9	'
Repurchases of Common Stock	-60.7	-0.2	-24.9	-35.6	'
Repurchases of Common Stock, shares	-2	-2	'	'	'
Equity-based Compensation Cost (note 9)	5.8	'	5.8	'	'
Equity-based Awards, Net of Shares Exchanged (note 9)	-1.2	'	0.2	-1.4	'
Equity-based Awards, Net of Shares Exchanged, shares (note 9)	'	0.2	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	2,161.70	5.8	725	1,118.20	312.7
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	'	58.5	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income	217.7	'	'	217.7	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-177.4	'	'	'	-177.4
Cash Dividends to Shareholders	-54.9	'	'	-54.9	'
Repurchases of Common Stock	-100.4	-0.2	-36.8	-63.4	'
Repurchases of Common Stock, shares	-3	-3	'	'	'
Equity-based Compensation Cost (note 9)	5.5	'	5.5	'	'
Equity-based Awards, Net of Shares Exchanged (note 9)	-0.7	'	1.1	-1.8	'
Equity-based Awards, Net of Shares Exchanged, shares (note 9)	'	0.2	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$2,051.50	$5.60	$694.80	$1,215.80	$135.30
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	'	55.7	'	'	'

Basis_of_Presentation_And_Sign

Basis of Presentation And Significant Estimates	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Significant Estimates	'
	NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ESTIMATES
	The Consolidated Financial Statements included herein have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of Kemper Corporation (“Kemper”) and its subsidiaries (individually and collectively referred to herein as the “Company”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates and assumptions.
	The fair values of the Company’s Investments in Fixed Maturities, Investments in Equity Securities, Short-term Investments, Trading Securities and Notes Payable are estimated using a hierarchal framework which prioritizes and ranks market price observability. The carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate fair value for Cash, Short-term Investments and certain other assets and other liabilities because of their short-term nature. The actual value at which financial instruments could actually be sold or settled with a willing buyer or seller may differ from estimated fair values depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, current and future economic conditions, the quantity sold or settled, the presence of an active market and the availability of a willing buyer or seller.
	The process of estimating and establishing reserves for losses and LAE for property and casualty insurance is inherently uncertain and the actual ultimate net cost of known and unknown claims may vary materially from the estimated amounts reserved. The reserving process is particularly imprecise for claims involving long-tailed exposures, which may not be discovered or reported until years after the insurance policy period has ended. Management considers a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, past claims experience, current claim trends and relevant legal, economic and social conditions, in estimating reserves. A change in any one or more factors is likely to result in the ultimate net claim costs to differ from the estimated reserve. Changes in such estimates may be material and would be recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements when such estimates change.
	The process of determining whether an asset is impaired or recoverable relies on projections of future cash flows, operating results and market conditions. Projections are inherently uncertain and, accordingly, actual future cash flows may differ materially from projected cash flows. As a result, the Company’s assessment of the impairment of long-lived assets is susceptible to the risk inherent in making such projections.

Summary_Of_Accounting_Policies

Summary Of Accounting Policies And Accounting Changes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Accounting Policies And Accounting Changes	'
	NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ACCOUNTING CHANGES
	Investments
	Investments in Fixed Maturities include bonds, notes and redeemable preferred stocks. Investments in Fixed Maturities are classified as available for sale and reported at fair value. Net Investment Income, including amortization of purchased premiums and accretion of market discounts, on Investments in Fixed Maturities is recognized as interest earned using the effective yield method.
	Investments in Equity Securities include common and non-redeemable preferred stocks and other equity interests and are reported at fair value. Investments in common and non-redeemable preferred stocks with readily determinable fair values are classified as available for sale. Dividend income on investments in common and non-redeemable preferred stocks is recognized on the ex-dividend date. Other equity interests primarily consist of exchange traded funds and interests in limited liability companies and limited partnerships in which the Company’s interests are deemed minor. The Company’s share of distributed earnings from other equity interests is recognized as dividend income when received.
	Unrealized appreciation or depreciation, net of applicable deferred income taxes, on fixed maturities and equity securities is reported in AOCI included in Shareholders’ Equity.
	Equity Method Limited Liability Investments include investments in limited liability investment companies and limited partnerships in which the Company’s interests are not deemed minor and are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
	NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ACCOUNTING CHANGES (Continued)
	Short-term Investments include fixed maturities that mature within one year from the date of purchase, U.S. Treasury bills, money market mutual funds and repurchase agreements. Short-term Investments are reported at cost, which approximates fair value.
	Other Investments primarily include loans to policyholders and real estate. Loans to policyholders are carried at unpaid principal balance. Real estate is carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Real estate is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset using the straight-line method of depreciation. Real estate is evaluated for impairment when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. An impairment on real estate is recognized when the carrying value exceeds the sum of undiscounted projected future cash flows.
	Gains and losses on sales of investments are computed on the specific identification method and are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the period in which the sales occur. The Company regularly reviews its investment portfolio for factors that may indicate that a decline in fair value of an investment is other than temporary. Losses are computed on the specific identification method and reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the period that the decline is determined to be other than temporary. The portion of an impairment of an investment in a fixed maturity attributed to a credit loss is reported in Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings in the Consolidated Statement of Income, with the portion of the impairment that is not attributed to a credit loss reported in AOCI.
	Fair Value Measurements
	The Company uses a hierarchal framework which prioritizes and ranks the market observability of inputs used in fair value measurements. Market price observability is affected by a number of factors, including the type of asset or liability and the characteristics specific to the asset or liability being measured. Assets and liabilities with readily available, active, quoted market prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally are deemed to have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value. The Company classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into one of three levels as follows:
	•	Level 1 — Quoted prices in an active market for identical assets or liabilities;
	•	Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, and model-derived prices whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable; and
	•	Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability being measured.
	Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs are based on the Company’s market assumptions. Unobservable inputs require significant management judgment or estimation. In some cases, the inputs used to measure an asset or liability may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In those cases, the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire measurement. Such determination requires significant management judgment. In accordance with GAAP, the Company is not permitted to adjust quoted market prices in an active market.
	Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
	Costs directly associated with the successful acquisition of business, principally commissions and certain premium taxes and policy issuance costs, are deferred. Costs deferred on property and casualty insurance contracts and short duration health insurance contracts are amortized over the period in which premiums are earned. Costs deferred on traditional life insurance products and other long-duration insurance contracts are primarily amortized over the anticipated premium-paying period of the related policies in proportion to the ratio of the annual premiums to the total premiums anticipated, which is estimated using the same assumptions used in calculating policy reserves.
	Goodwill
	The cost of an acquired entity over the fair value of net assets acquired is reported as Goodwill. Goodwill is not amortized, but rather is tested annually for recoverability or when certain triggering events require testing.
	NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ACCOUNTING CHANGES (Continued)
	Insurance Reserves
	Reserves for losses and LAE on property and casualty insurance coverage and health insurance coverage represent the estimated claim cost and loss adjustment expense necessary to cover the ultimate net cost of investigating and settling all losses incurred and unpaid. Such estimates are based on individual case estimates for reported claims and estimates for incurred but not reported losses. These estimates are adjusted in the aggregate for ultimate loss expectations based on historical experience patterns and current economic trends, with any change in the estimated ultimate liabilities being reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the period of change. Changes in such estimates may be material.
	For traditional life insurance products, the reserves for future policy benefits are estimated on the net level premium method based on rates for expected mortality, lapse rates and interest rates, including provisions for adverse mortality. These assumptions vary by such characteristics as plan, age at issue and policy duration. Mortality assumptions are based on the Company’s historical experience and industry standards. Interest rate assumptions principally range from 3% to 7%. Lapse rate assumptions are based on actual and industry experience.
	Other Receivables
	Other Receivables primarily include reinsurance recoverables and accrued investment income.
	Other Assets
	Other Assets primarily include property and equipment, internal use software, insurance licenses acquired in business combinations, the value of other intangible assets acquired and prepaid expenses. Property and equipment is depreciated over the useful lives of the assets, generally using the straight-line or double declining balance methods of depreciation depending on the asset involved. Internal use software is primarily amortized over the useful life of the asset using the straight-line method of amortization. Insurance licenses acquired in business combinations and other indefinite life intangibles are not amortized, but rather tested periodically for recoverability. Insurance Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes a charge of $1.4 million to write down the value of insurance licenses acquired for one of Kemper’s insurance subsidiaries to its estimated fair value.
	The Company accounts for the present value of the future profits embedded in life insurance in force acquired (“Life VIF”) based on actuarial estimates of the present value of estimated net cash flows. Life VIF was $41.2 million and $46.4 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Life VIF is amortized using the effective interest method using interest rates consistent with the rates in the underlying insurance contracts. The Company estimates that it will record Life VIF amortization, net of interest, of $4.6 million in 2014, $4.2 million in 2015, $3.7 million in 2016, $3.2 million in 2017 and $2.9 million in 2018. The Company evaluates the Life VIF for recoverability annually.
	The Company accounts for the present value of the future profits embedded in Property and Casualty Insurance Customer Relationships Acquired (“P&C Customer Relationships”) based on the present value of estimated future cash flows from the customer relationships acquired. P&C Customer Relationships was $15.8 million and $18.7 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. P&C Customer Relationships is amortized using the effective interest method. P&C Customer Relationships is tested for recoverability using undiscounted projections of future cash flows and written down to estimated fair value if the carrying value exceeds the sum of such projections of undiscounted cash flows. The Company recorded a loss of $13.5 million before tax for the year ended December 31, 2011 to write down the carrying value of P&C Customer Relationships related to the acquisition of Direct Response to its estimated fair value.
	Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
	Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities primarily include accrued salaries and commissions, pension benefits, postretirement medical benefits and accrued taxes, licenses and fees.
	Recognition of Earned Premiums and Related Expenses
	Property and casualty insurance and short duration health insurance premiums are deferred when written and recognized and earned ratably over the periods to which the premiums relate. Unearned Premiums represent the portion of the premiums written related to the unexpired portion of policies in force which has been deferred and is reported as a liability. A premium deficiency reserve is established if the sum of expected claim costs, claim adjustment expenses, unamortized deferred policy acquisition costs and
	NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ACCOUNTING CHANGES (Continued)
	maintenance costs exceeds the related unearned premiums. For each business segment, the analysis is performed at a product line level, namely automobile insurance, homeowners insurance and other insurance, which is consistent with the manner in which the Company acquires, services and measures profitability. Anticipated investment income is excluded from such analysis.
	Traditional life insurance premiums are recognized as revenue when due. Policyholders’ benefits are associated with related premiums to result in recognition of profits over the periods for which the benefits are provided using the net level premium method.
	Policyholders’ Benefits and Incurred Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses include provisions for future policy benefits under life and certain accident and health insurance contracts and provisions for reported claims, estimates for claims incurred but not reported and loss adjustment expenses. Benefit payments in excess of policy account balances are expensed.
	Reinsurance
	In the normal course of business, Kemper’s insurance subsidiaries reinsure certain risks above certain retention levels with other insurance enterprises. These reinsurance agreements do not relieve Kemper’s insurance subsidiaries of their legal obligations to the policyholder. Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are included in Other Receivables.
	Gains related to long-duration reinsurance contracts are deferred and amortized over the life of the underlying reinsured policies. Losses related to long-duration reinsurance contracts are recognized immediately. Any gain or loss associated with reinsurance agreements for which Kemper’s insurance subsidiaries have been legally relieved of their obligations to the policyholder is recognized in the period of relief.
	Income Taxes
	Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is maintained for the portion of deferred income tax assets that the Company does not expect to recover. Increases in the valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets are recognized as
	income tax expense. Decreases in the valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets are recognized as income tax benefit. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period in which the change is enacted.
	The Company reports a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, in an income tax return. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
	Adoption of New Accounting Standard
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The new standard amends and enhances disclosure requirements by requiring an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in a statement of income. The Company adopted the standard in the first quarter of 2013. Except for the additional disclosure requirements, the initial application of the standard did not have an impact on the Company.
	Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
	The FASB issues ASUs to amend the authoritative literature in ASC. There were twelve ASUs issued in 2013 that amend the original text of the ASC. Except as described in the following paragraph and also under the caption “Adoption of New Accounting Standard” above, the ASUs are not expected to have a material impact on the Company.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. The standard is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2013 with early adoption permitted. The standard amends ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, to provide guidance and reduce diversity in practice on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. Except for the changes, if any, in the Company’s presentation, the initial application of the standard will not impact the Company.

Investments

Investments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Investments	'
	NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS
	The amortized cost and estimated fair values of the Company’s Investments in Fixed Maturities at December 31, 2013 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS		Amortized			Gross Unrealized						Fair Value
			Cost			Gains			Losses
	U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities		$	351.1		$	22.8		$	(11.7	)	$	362.2
	States and Political Subdivisions		1,327.40			53.8			(20.2		)	1,361.00
	Corporate Securities:
	Bonds and Notes		2,636.40			205			(47.7		)	2,793.70
	Redeemable Preferred Stocks		6.6			0.8			—			7.4
	Mortgage and Asset-backed		49			1.8			(0.1		)	50.7
	Investments in Fixed Maturities		$	4,370.50		$	284.2		$	(79.7	)	$	4,575.00
	Included in the fair value of Mortgage and Asset-backed investments at December 31, 2013 are $44.7 million of collateralized loan obligations, $4.6 million of collateralized debt obligations, $1.2 million of non-governmental residential mortgage-backed securities and $0.2 million of other asset-backed securities.
	The amortized cost and estimated fair values of the Company’s Investments in Fixed Maturities at December 31, 2012 were:
			Amortized			Gross Unrealized						Fair Value
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS		Cost			Gains			Losses
	U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities		$	384		$	45.1		$	(0.2	)	$	428.9
	States and Political Subdivisions		1,251.00			150.5			(0.1		)	1,401.40
	Corporate Securities:
	Bonds and Notes		2,615.50			385.4			(7.5		)	2,993.40
	Redeemable Preferred Stocks		30.1			2.5			—			32.6
	Mortgage and Asset-backed		3.2			1			(0.3		)	3.9
	Investments in Fixed Maturities		$	4,283.80		$	584.5		$	(8.1	)	$	4,860.20
	Included in the fair value of Mortgage and Asset-backed investments at December 31, 2012 are $2.3 million of collateralized debt obligations, $1.3 million of non-governmental residential mortgage-backed securities and $0.3 million of other asset-backed securities.
	The amortized cost and estimated fair values of the Company’s Investments in Fixed Maturities at December 31, 2013 by contractual maturity were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS		Amortized Cost			Fair Value
	Due in One Year or Less		$	81.3		$	82.9
	Due after One Year to Five Years		724.8			766
	Due after Five Years to Ten Years		1,304.40			1,324.40
	Due after Ten Years		2,051.10			2,183.40
	Asset-backed Securities Not Due at a Single Maturity Date		208.9			218.3
	Investments in Fixed Maturities		$	4,370.50		$	4,575.00
	The expected maturities of the Company’s Investments in Fixed Maturities may differ from the contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Investments in Asset-backed Securities Not Due at a Single Maturity Date at December 31, 2013 consisted of securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association with a fair value of $155.9 million, securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association with a fair value of $11.3 million, securities issued by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation with a fair value of $0.4 million and securities of other non-governmental issuers with a fair value of $50.7 million.
	NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS (Continued)
	Other Receivables at December 31, 2013 includes a receivable of $2.5 million primarily from sales of Investments in Fixed Maturities that settled in January 2014. There were no unsettled purchases of Investments in Fixed Maturities at December 31, 2013. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities at December 31, 2012 includes a payable of $1.5 million for purchases of Investments in Fixed Maturities that settled in January 2013. There were no unsettled sales of Investments in Fixed Maturities at December 31, 2012.
	Gross unrealized gains and gross unrealized losses on the Company’s Investments in Equity Securities at December 31, 2013 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS		Cost			Gross Unrealized						Fair Value
						Gains			Losses
	Preferred Stocks:
	Finance, Insurance and Real Estate		$	85.4		$	2.9		$	(2.5	)	$	85.8
	Other Industries		20.1			4.4			(0.1		)	24.4
	Common Stocks:
	Manufacturing		83.4			21.3			(0.1		)	104.6
	Other Industries		68.8			17			(0.9		)	84.9
	Other Equity Interests:
	Exchange Traded Funds		122			3.9			(1.0		)	124.9
	Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships		150.3			25.2			(1.6		)	173.9
	Investments in Equity Securities		$	530		$	74.7		$	(6.2	)	$	598.5
	Gross unrealized gains and gross unrealized losses on the Company’s Investments in Equity Securities at December 31, 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS					Gross Unrealized
			Cost			Gains			Losses			Fair Value
	Preferred Stocks:
	Finance, Insurance and Real Estate		$	75.4		$	3.9		$	(0.1	)	$	79.2
	Other Industries		18.4			3.8			(0.9		)	21.3
	Common Stocks:
	Manufacturing		67			20.9			(0.4		)	87.5
	Other Industries		59.1			8.1			(0.5		)	66.7
	Other Equity Interests:
	Exchange Traded Funds		119.6			6.3			—			125.9
	Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships		123.2			19.5			(1.4		)	141.3
	Investments in Equity Securities		$	462.7		$	62.5		$	(3.3	)	$	521.9
	NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS (Continued)
	An aging of unrealized losses on the Company’s Investments in Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities at December 31, 2013 is presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS		Less Than 12 Months						12 Months or Longer						Total
		Fair			Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value			Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
Fixed Maturities:
U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities		$	95.8		$	(10.9	)	$	4.4		$	(0.8	)	$	100.2	$	(11.7	)
States and Political Subdivisions		222.9			(20.1		)	2			(0.1		)	224.9		(20.2		)
Corporate Securities:
Bonds and Notes		699.8			(39.4		)	103.2			(8.3		)	803		(47.7		)
Mortgage and Asset-backed		13.9			(0.1		)	1.1			—			15		(0.1		)
Total Fixed Maturities		1,032.40			(70.5		)	110.7			(9.2		)	1,143.10		(79.7		)
Equity Securities:
Preferred Stocks:
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate		22.5			(2.5		)	2.5			—			25		(2.5		)
Other Industries		4.3			(0.1		)	0.7			—			5		(0.1		)
Common Stocks:
Manufacturing		5			(0.1		)	0.2			—			5.2		(0.1		)
Other Industries		14.2			(0.9		)	0.5			—			14.7		(0.9		)
Other Equity Interests:
Exchange Traded Funds		67.6			(1.0		)	—			—			67.6		(1.0		)
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships		53.1			(0.9		)	5			(0.7		)	58.1		(1.6		)
Total Equity Securities		166.7			(5.5		)	8.9			(0.7		)	175.6		(6.2		)
Total		$	1,199.10		$	(76.0	)	$	119.6		$	(9.9	)	$	1,318.70	$	(85.9	)
The Company regularly reviews its investment portfolio for factors that may indicate that a decline in fair value of an investment is other than temporary. The credit loss portions of the declines in the fair values of investments that are determined to be other than temporary are reported as losses in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the periods when such determinations are made.
NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Unrealized losses on fixed maturities, which the Company has determined to be temporary at December 31, 2013, were $79.7 million, of which $9.2 million was related to fixed maturities that were in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer. There were no unrealized losses at December 31, 2013 related to securities for which the Company has recognized credit losses in earnings in the preceding table under the heading “Less Than 12 Months.” Included in the preceding table under the heading “12 Months or Longer” there were unrealized losses of $0.3 million at December 31, 2013 related to securities for which the Company has recognized credit losses in earnings. Investment-grade fixed maturity investments comprised $74.2 million and below-investment-grade fixed maturity investments comprised $5.5 million of the unrealized losses on investments in fixed maturities at December 31, 2013. For below-investment-grade fixed maturity investments in an unrealized loss position, the unrealized loss amount, on average, was less than 5% of the amortized cost basis of the investment. At December 31, 2013, the Company did not have the intent to sell these investments and it was not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell these investments before recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be at maturity. Based on the Company’s evaluation at December 31, 2013 of the prospects of the issuers, including, but not limited to, the credit ratings of the issuers of the investments in the fixed maturities, and the Company’s intention to not sell and its determination that it would not be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost of such investments, the Company concluded that the declines in the fair values of the Company’s investments in fixed maturities presented in the preceding table were temporary at the evaluation date.
For equity securities, the Company considers various factors when determining whether a decline in the fair value is other than temporary, including, but not limited to:
•	The financial condition and prospects of the issuer;
•	The length of time and magnitude of the unrealized loss;
•	The volatility of the investment;
•	Analyst recommendations and near term price targets;
•	Opinions of the Company’s external investment managers;
•	Market liquidity;
•	Debt-like characteristics of perpetual preferred stocks and issuer ratings; and
•	The Company’s intentions to sell or ability to hold the investments until recovery.
The Company concluded that the unrealized losses on its investments in preferred and common stocks at December 31, 2013 were temporary based on various factors, including the relative short length and magnitude of the losses and overall market volatility. The Company’s investments in other equity interests include investments in limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships that primarily invest in distressed debt, mezzanine debt and secondary transactions. By the nature of their underlying investments, the Company believes that its investments in the limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships also exhibit debt-like characteristics which, among other factors, the Company considers when evaluating these investments for impairment. Based on Company’s evaluations of the factors in the preceding paragraph, the Company concluded that the declines in the fair values of the Company’s investments in equity securities presented in the preceding table were temporary at December 31, 2013.
NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS (Continued)
An aging of unrealized losses on the Company’s Investments in Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities at December 31, 2012 is presented below:
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS		Less Than 12 Months						12 Months or Longer						Total
		Fair			Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value			Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
Fixed Maturities:
U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities		$	40.8		$	(0.2	)	$	—		$	—		$	40.8	$	(0.2	)
States and Political Subdivisions		6.3			(0.1		)	0.3			—			6.6		(0.1		)
Corporate Securities:
Bonds and Notes		268.5			(5.2		)	38.1			(2.3		)	306.6		(7.5		)
Redeemable Preferred Stocks		—			—			0.4			—			0.4		—
Mortgage and Asset-backed		—			—			1.7			(0.3		)	1.7		(0.3		)
Total Fixed Maturities		315.6			(5.5		)	40.5			(2.6		)	356.1		(8.1		)
Equity Securities:
Preferred Stocks:
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate		—			—			2.4			(0.1		)	2.4		(0.1		)
Other Industries		2.3			(0.8		)	3.7			(0.1		)	6		(0.9		)
Common Stocks:
Manufacturing		6.3			(0.4		)	—			—			6.3		(0.4		)
Other Industries		14.2			(0.4		)	1.3			(0.1		)	15.5		(0.5		)
Other Equity Interests:
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships		5.5			(0.5		)	6.7			(0.9		)	12.2		(1.4		)
Total Equity Securities		28.3			(2.1		)	14.1			(1.2		)	42.4		(3.3		)
Total		$	343.9		$	(7.6	)	$	54.6		$	(3.8	)	$	398.5	$	(11.4	)
Unrealized losses on fixed maturities, which the Company determined to be temporary at December 31, 2012, were $8.1 million, of which $2.6 million was related to fixed maturities that were in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer. Included in the preceding table under the heading “Less Than 12 Months” there were unrealized losses of $0.3 million at December 31, 2012 related to securities for which the Company has recognized credit losses in earnings. There were no unrealized losses at December 31, 2012 related to securities for which the Company has recognized credit losses in earnings in the preceding table under the heading “12 Months or Longer.” Included in the preceding table under the heading “12 Months or Longer” are unrealized losses of $0.1 million at December 31, 2012 related to securities for which the Company has recognized foreign currency losses in earnings. Investment-grade fixed maturity investments comprised $3.8 million and below-investment-grade fixed maturity investments comprised $4.3 million of the unrealized losses on investments in fixed maturities at December 31, 2012. Unrealized losses for below-investment-grade fixed maturities included unrealized losses totaling $0.1 million for one issuer that the Company recognized foreign currency impairment losses in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the other remaining below-investment-grade fixed maturity investments in an unrealized loss position, the unrealized loss amount, on average, was less than 3% of the amortized cost basis of the investment. At December 31, 2012, the Company did not have the intent to sell these investments and it was not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell these investments before recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be at maturity. Based on the Company’s evaluation at December 31, 2012 of the prospects of the issuers, including, but not limited to, the credit ratings of the issuers of the investments in the fixed maturities, and the Company’s intention to not sell and its determination that it would not be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost of such investments, the Company concluded that the declines in the fair values of the Company’s investments in fixed maturities presented in the preceding table were temporary at the evaluation date.
The Company concluded that the unrealized losses on its investments in preferred and common stocks at December 31, 2012 were temporary based on the relative short length and magnitude of the losses and overall market volatility. The Company’s investments in other equity interests include investments in limited liability partnerships that primarily invest in distressed debt,
NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS (Continued)
mezzanine debt and secondary transactions. By the nature of their underlying investments, the Company believes that its investments in the limited liability partnerships also exhibit debt-like characteristics which, among other factors, the Company considers when evaluating these investments for impairment. Based on evaluations of the factors described above that the Company considers when determining whether a decline in the fair value of an investment in equity securities is other than temporary, the Company concluded that the declines in the fair values of the Company’s investments in equity securities presented in the preceding table were temporary at December 31, 2012.
The following table sets forth the pre-tax amount of OTTI credit losses, recognized in Retained Earnings for Investments in Fixed Maturities held by the Company as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, for which a portion of the OTTI loss has been recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, and the corresponding changes in such amounts.
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS		2013			2012			2011
Balance at Beginning of Year		$	4.6		$	3.9		$	2.4
Additions for Previously Unrecognized OTTI Credit Losses		1.8			1.1			2.2
Increases to Previously Recognized OTTI Credit Losses		7.3			—			—
Reductions to Previously Recognized OTTI Credit Losses		—			(0.1		)	(0.7		)
Reductions for Change in Impairment Status:
From Status of Credit Loss to Status of Intent-to-sell or Required-to-sell		(3.2		)	—			—
Reductions for Investments Sold During Period		(0.6		)	(0.3		)	—
Balance at End of Year		$	9.9		$	4.6		$	3.9
Equity Method Limited Liability Investments include investments in limited liability investment companies and limited partnerships in which the Company’s interests are not deemed minor and are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company’s investments in Equity Method Limited Liability Investments are generally of a passive nature in that the Company does not take an active role in the management of the investment entity. In 2012, aggregate investment income (losses) from Equity Method Limited Liability Investments exceeded 10% of the Company’s pretax consolidated net income. Accordingly, the Company is disclosing aggregated summarized financial data for its Equity Method Limited Liability Investments. Such aggregated summarized financial data does not represent the Company’s proportionate share of the Equity Method Limited Liability Investment assets or earnings. Aggregate total assets of the Equity Method Limited Liability Investments in which the Company invested totaled $3,392.1 million and $3,643.6 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Aggregate total liabilities of the Equity Method Limited Liability Investments in which the Company invested totaled $576.3 million and $421.0 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Aggregate net income of the Equity Method Limited Liability Investments in which the Company invested totaled $181.1 million and $134.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Aggregate net loss of the Equity Method Limited Liability Investments in which the Company invested totaled $13.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The aggregate summarized financial data is based on the most recent and sufficiently-timely financial information available to the Company as of the respective reporting dates and periods. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss at December 31, 2013 is limited to the total carrying value of $245.1 million. In addition, the Company had outstanding commitments totaling approximately $50.4 million to fund Equity Method Limited Liability Investments at December 31, 2013.
NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS (Continued)
The carrying values of the Company’s Other Investments at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS		2013			2012
Loans to Policyholders at Unpaid Principal		$	275.4		$	266.3
Real Estate at Depreciated Cost		167.1			226.2
Trading Securities at Fair Value		5			4.5
Other		0.5			0.5
Total		$	448		$	497.5
In the third quarter of 2013, the Company sold the 41-story office building where Kemper’s corporate offices are headquartered for a gain of $43.6 million before income taxes. Proceeds from the sale, net of transaction costs, were $101.5 million.

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill	'
	NOTE 4. GOODWILL
	Goodwill balances by business segment at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013		2012
	Kemper Preferred	$	49.6	$	49.6
	Kemper Specialty	42.8		42.8
	Life and Health Insurance	219.4		219.4
	Total	$	311.8	$	311.8
	The Company tests goodwill for recoverability on an annual basis at the beginning of the first quarter and, if circumstances or events indicate that the fair value of a reporting unit may have declined below its carrying value, such tests are performed at intervening interim periods. The Company principally used projections of discounted future cash flows to estimate the fair values of the reporting units tested. For each reporting unit tested, the estimated fair value exceeded the carrying value of the reporting unit, and the Company concluded that the associated goodwill was recoverable at the aforementioned dates tested.

Property_and_Casualty_Insuranc

Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Abstract]	'
Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves	'
	NOTE 5. PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE RESERVES
	Property and Casualty Insurance Reserve activity for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Beginning Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves:
	Gross of Reinsurance at Beginning of Year	$	970.6		$	1,029.10		$	1,118.70
	Less Reinsurance Recoverables and Indemnification at Beginning of Year	66.2			74.5			78.1
	Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves, Net of Reinsurance and Indemnification at Beginning of Year	904.4			954.6			1,040.60
	Incurred Losses and LAE related to:
	Current Year:
	Continuing Operations	1,056.50			1,253.10			1,338.50
	Prior Years:
	Continuing Operations	(59.8		)	(25.2		)	(35.0		)
	Discontinued Operations	(4.8		)	(6.3		)	1.9
	Total Incurred Losses and LAE related to Prior Years	(64.6		)	(31.5		)	(33.1		)
	Total Incurred Losses and LAE	991.9			1,221.60			1,305.40
	Paid Losses and LAE related to:
	Current Year:
	Continuing Operations	682.2			801.4			887.7
	Prior Years:
	Continuing Operations	421.7			451.2			472.9
	Discontinued Operations	12.3			19.2			30.8
	Total Paid Losses and LAE related to Prior Years	434			470.4			503.7
	Total Paid Losses and LAE	1,116.20			1,271.80			1,391.40
	Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves, Net of Reinsurance and Indemnification at End of Year	780.1			904.4			954.6
	Plus Reinsurance and Indemnification Recoverables at End of Year	63.4			66.2			74.5
	Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves, Gross of Reinsurance at End of Year	$	843.5		$	970.6		$	1,029.10
	Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves are estimated based on historical experience patterns and current economic trends. Actual loss experience and loss trends are likely to differ from these historical experience patterns and economic conditions. Loss experience and loss trends emerge over several years from the dates of loss inception. The Company monitors such emerging loss trends on a quarterly basis. Changes in such estimates are included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the period of change.
	In 2013, the Company reduced its property and casualty insurance reserves by $64.6 million to recognize favorable development of losses and LAE from prior accident years. Personal lines insurance loss and LAE reserves developed favorably by $56.8 million and commercial lines insurance loss and LAE reserves developed favorably by $7.8 million. Personal automobile insurance loss and LAE reserves developed favorably by $30.1 million, homeowners insurance loss and LAE reserves developed favorably by $20.1 million and other personal lines loss and LAE reserves developed favorably by $6.6 million. The personal lines insurance losses and LAE reserves developed favorably due primarily to the emergence of more favorable loss patterns than expected for the four most recent accident years. Commercial lines insurance loss and LAE reserves included favorable development of $3.0 million from continuing operations and $4.8 million from discontinued operations. Commercial lines insurance losses and LAE reserves developed favorably from continuing operations due primarily to the emergence of more favorable loss patterns than expected for the 2011, 2010 and 2009 accident years, partially offset by less favorable loss patterns than expected for the 2012 accident year.
	NOTE 5. PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE RESERVES (Continued)
	In 2012, the Company reduced its property and casualty insurance reserves by $31.5 million to recognize favorable development of losses and LAE from prior accident years. Personal lines insurance loss and LAE reserves developed favorably by $12.6 million and commercial lines insurance loss and LAE reserves developed favorably by $18.9 million. Personal automobile insurance loss and LAE reserves developed adversely by $2.2 million, homeowners insurance loss and LAE reserves developed favorably by $11.7 million and other personal lines loss and LAE reserves developed favorably by $3.1 million. Personal automobile loss and LAE reserves developed adversely for the 2011 accident year and developed favorably for the 2010, 2009 and 2008 accident years. Homeowners insurance loss and LAE reserves developed favorably due primarily to the emergence of more favorable loss patterns than expected for the 2011, 2010 and 2009 accident years and favorable development on certain catastrophes. Commercial lines insurance loss and LAE reserves included favorable development of $12.6 million from continuing operations and $6.3 million from discontinued operations. Commercial lines insurance losses and LAE reserves developed favorably from continuing operations due primarily to the emergence of more favorable loss patterns than expected for the four most recent accident years. Commercial lines insurance loss and LAE reserves developed favorably from discontinued operations due primarily to the commutation of certain insurance liabilities that had been previously assumed.
	In 2011, the Company reduced its property and casualty insurance reserves by $33.1 million to recognize favorable development of losses and LAE from prior accident years. Personal lines insurance loss and LAE reserves developed favorably by $29.3 million and commercial lines insurance loss and LAE reserves developed favorably by $3.8 million. Personal lines insurance loss and LAE reserves developed favorably due primarily to the emergence of more favorable loss patterns than expected for the 2010, 2009 and 2008 accident years and favorable development on certain catastrophes.
	The Company cannot predict whether loss and LAE reserves will develop favorably or unfavorably from the amounts reported in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company believes that any such development will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, but could have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial results for a given period.
	Reinsurance and indemnification recoverables on property and casualty insurance reserves were $63.4 million and $66.2 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These recoverables are concentrated with several reinsurers, the vast majority of which are highly rated by one or more of the principal investor and/or insurance company rating agencies. While most of these recoverables were unsecured at December 31, 2013 and 2012, the agreements with the reinsurers generally provide for some form of collateralization upon the occurrence of certain events.

Notes_Payable

Notes Payable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Notes Payable	'
	NOTE 6. NOTES PAYABLE
	Total amortized cost of debt outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012
	Senior Notes:
	6.00% Senior Notes due May 15, 2017	$	357.9		$	357.3
	6.00% Senior Notes due November 30, 2015	249			248.6
	Mortgage Note Payable due September 1, 2013	—			5.5
	Total Notes Payable	$	606.9		$	611.4
	NOTE 6. NOTES PAYABLE (Continued)
	Interest Expense, including facility fees, accretion of discount and write-off of unamortized credit agreement issuance costs for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	$	1.4		$	1.9		$	2
	Senior Notes Payable:
	6.00% Senior Notes due May 15, 2017	22.2			22.1			22
	6.00% Senior Notes due November 30, 2015	15.4			15.4			15.4
	Mortgage Note Payable	0.2			0.4			0.4
	Interest Expense before Capitalization of Interest	39.2			39.8			39.8
	Capitalization of Interest	(0.9		)	(1.8		)	(2.5		)
	Total Interest Expense	$	38.3		$	38		$	37.3
	Interest Paid on Notes Payable, including facility fees, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	$	0.8		$	2.3		$	1.2
	Senior Notes Payable:
	6.00% Senior Notes due May 15, 2017	21.6			21.6			21.6
	6.00% Senior Notes due November 30, 2015	15			15			15.2
	Mortgage Note Payable	0.3			0.4			0.4
	Total Interest Paid	$	37.7		$	39.3		$	38.4
	On March 7, 2012, Kemper entered into the 2016 Credit Agreement, a four-year, $325.0 million, unsecured, revolving credit agreement, expiring March 7, 2016, with a group of financial institutions. Effective December 31, 2013, Kemper amended the 2016 Credit Agreement to, among other things, reduce the amount of the aggregate commitments under the 2016 Credit Agreement by $100.0 million, bringing the amount of aggregate commitments to $225.0 million, and to increase the amount of indebtedness that may be incurred and outstanding in the aggregate at any time in connection with borrowings from the FHLB or issuances of surplus notes by $150.0 million, to $250.0 million, provided that the aggregate indebtedness incurred and outstanding in connection with issuances of surplus notes may not exceed $100.0 million at any one time. The action resulted from the completion in December 2013 of a process initiated by Kemper’s subsidiaries, United Insurance and Trinity, to become members of the FHLBs of Chicago and Dallas, respectively. The FHLB memberships provide United Insurance and Trinity with access to additional sources of liquidity and consequently reduce the need for such liquidity at the parent company level.
	The 2016 Credit Agreement replaced Kemper’s Former Credit Agreement, a $245.0 million, unsecured, revolving credit agreement which was scheduled to expire on October 30, 2012 and was terminated on March 7, 2012. There were no borrowings under the Former Credit Agreement at either December 31, 2011 or at its termination. The 2016 Credit Agreement provides for fixed and floating rate advances for periods up to six months at various interest rates. The 2016 Credit Agreement contains various financial covenants, including limits on total debt to total capitalization, consolidated net worth and minimum risk-based capital ratios for Kemper’s largest insurance subsidiaries, United Insurance and Trinity. Proceeds from advances under the 2016 Credit Agreement may be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of existing indebtedness. There were no outstanding borrowings under the 2016 Credit Agreement at December 31, 2013, and accordingly, $225.0 million was available for future borrowings.
	In connection with the finalization of their FHLB memberships, United Insurance and Trinity purchased capital stock in the FHLBs of Chicago and Dallas, respectively. In addition, to complete Trinity’s membership in the FHLB of Dallas, which became effective as of December 31, 2013, Trinity and the FHLB of Dallas entered into agreements pursuant to which Trinity may obtain advances from the FHLB of Dallas. The specific terms of each advance, including the amount and rate of interest, will be specified in a written or electronic confirmation of advance. The amount of advances that may be obtained by Trinity will be determined as of any particular date based on a multiple of the amount of capital stock in the FHLB of Dallas that has been purchased by Trinity as of such date, as determined in accordance with the policies and procedures for members of the
	NOTE 6. NOTES PAYABLE (Continued)
	FHLB of Dallas, subject to any applicable limitations under the 2016 Credit Agreement. Advances are subject to collateral requirements as specified in the agreements. There were no advances from the FHLB of Dallas outstanding at December 31, 2013.
	In 2011, Kemper borrowed and repaid $95.0 million under the Former Credit Agreement. Kemper had no outstanding advances under the Former Credit Agreement at December 31, 2011.
	In 2010, Kemper issued $250 million of its 6.00% senior notes due November 30, 2015. The 2015 Senior Notes are unsecured and may be redeemed in whole at any time or in part from time to time at Kemper’s option at specified redemption prices. Kemper issued the 2015 Senior Notes for proceeds of $247.8 million, net of transaction costs, for an effective yield of 6.21%.
	In 2007, Kemper issued $360 million of its 6.00% senior notes due May 15, 2017. The 2017 Senior Notes are unsecured and may be redeemed in whole at any time or in part from time to time at Kemper’s option at specified redemption prices. Kemper issued the 2017 Senior Notes for proceeds of $354.8 million, net of transaction costs, for an effective yield of 6.19%.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Leases	'
	NOTE 7. LEASES
	The Company leases certain office space under non-cancelable operating leases, with initial terms typically ranging from one to twelve years, along with options that permit renewals for additional periods. The Company also leases certain equipment under non-cancelable operating leases, with initial terms typically ranging from one to five years. Minimum rent is expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
	Net rental expense for operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Minimum Rental Expense	$	28.3		$	33.2		$	31.5
	Less Sublease Rental Income	(1.8		)	(2.5		)	(2.1		)
	Net Rental Expense	$	26.5		$	30.7		$	29.4
	Future minimum lease payments under capital and operating leases at December 31, 2013 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Capital			Operating
		Leases			Leases
	2014	$	4.7		$	25.1
	2015	2.2			18.7
	2016	2.1			16.7
	2017	1.5			15.1
	2018	0.1			8.9
	2019 and Thereafter	—			15.3
	Total Future Payments	$	10.6		$	99.8
	Less Imputed Interest	(1.1		)
	Present Value of Minimum Capital Lease Payments	$	9.5
	The total of minimum rentals to be received in the future under non-cancelable subleases was $5.5 million at December 31, 2013.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	NOTE 8. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Kemper is authorized to issue 20 million shares of $0.10 par value preferred stock and 100 million shares of $0.10 par value common stock. No preferred shares were issued or outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012. There were 55,653,437 shares and 58,454,390 shares of common stock outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Common stock outstanding included 278,427 shares and 313,424 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that have been issued, subject to certain vesting and other requirements, in connection with the Company’s long-term equity compensation plans. See Note 9, “Long-Term Equity-based Compensation,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the restrictions and vesting provisions.
	On August 4, 2004, the Board of Directors declared a dividend distribution of one preferred share purchase right for each outstanding share of common stock of Kemper, pursuant to a shareholder rights plan. The rights have a term of 10 years. The description and terms of the rights are set forth in a rights agreement between Kemper and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as rights agent.
	Kemper repurchased and retired 3.0 million shares of its common stock in open market transactions at an aggregate cost of $100.4 million in 2013. Kemper repurchased and retired 2.0 million shares of its common stock in open market transactions at an aggregate cost of $60.7 million in 2012. Kemper repurchased and retired 0.9 million shares of its common stock in open market transactions at an aggregate cost of $27.4 million in 2011.
	Various state insurance laws restrict the amount that an insurance subsidiary may pay in the form of dividends, loans or advances without the prior approval of regulatory authorities. Also, that portion of an insurance subsidiary’s net equity which results from differences between statutory insurance accounting practices and GAAP would not be available for cash dividends, loans or advances. Kemper’s insurance subsidiaries paid dividends of $95.0 million in cash to Kemper in 2013. In 2014, Kemper’s insurance subsidiaries would be able to pay $217 million in dividends to Kemper without prior regulatory approval. Kemper’s insurance subsidiaries had net assets of $2.4 billion, determined in accordance with GAAP, that were restricted from payment to Kemper without prior regulatory approval at December 31, 2013.
	Kemper’s insurance subsidiaries are required to file financial statements prepared on the basis of statutory insurance accounting practices, a comprehensive basis of accounting other than GAAP. Statutory capital and surplus for the Company’s life and health insurance subsidiaries was $430.2 million and $457.8 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Statutory net income for the Company’s life and health insurance subsidiaries was $81.5 million, $102.0 million and $116.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Statutory capital and surplus for the Company’s property and casualty insurance subsidiaries was $989.7 million and $844.8 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Statutory net income for the Company’s property and casualty insurance subsidiaries was $138.8 million, $40.6 million and $30.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Statutory capital and surplus and statutory net income exclude parent company operations.
	Kemper’s insurance subsidiaries are also required to hold minimum levels of statutory capital and surplus to satisfy regulatory requirements. The minimum statutory capital and surplus, or company action level RBC, necessary to satisfy regulatory requirements for the Company’s life and health insurance subsidiaries collectively was $123.7 million at December 31, 2013. The minimum statutory capital and surplus necessary to satisfy regulatory requirements for the Company’s property and casualty insurance subsidiaries collectively was $286.4 million at December 31, 2013. Company action level RBC is the level at which a company is required to file a corrective action plan with its regulators and is equal to 200% of the authorized control level RBC.
	In 2013, Kemper paid dividends of $54.9 million to its shareholders. Except for certain financial covenants under the 2016 Credit Agreement, there are no restrictions on Kemper’s ability to pay dividends to its shareholders. Certain financial covenants, namely minimum net worth and a maximum debt to total capitalization ratio, under the 2016 Credit Agreement could limit the amount of dividends that Kemper may pay to shareholders at December 31, 2013. Kemper had the ability to pay without restrictions $407 million in dividends to its shareholders and still be in compliance with all financial covenants under the 2016 Credit Agreement at December 31, 2013.

Longterm_Equitybased_Compensat

Long-term Equity-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Equity-Based Compensation	'
	NOTE 9. LONG-TERM EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION
	On May 4, 2011, Kemper’s shareholders approved the 2011 Omnibus Equity Plan (“Omnibus Plan”). The Omnibus Plan replaced the Company’s previous employee stock option plans, director stock option plan and restricted stock plan (collectively, the “Prior Plans”). Awards previously granted under the Prior Plans remain outstanding in accordance with their original terms. Beginning May 4, 2011, equity-based compensation awards may only be granted under the Omnibus Plan. A maximum number of 10,000,000 shares of Kemper common stock may be issued under the Omnibus Plan (the “Share Authorization”). As of December 31, 2013, there were 8,750,768 common shares available for future grants under the Omnibus Plan, of which 390,486 shares were reserved for future grants based on the achievement of performance goals under the terms of outstanding performance-based restricted stock awards.
	The design of the Omnibus Plan provides for fungible use of shares to determine the number of shares available for future grants, with a fungible conversion factor of three to one, such that the Share Authorization will be reduced at two different rates, depending on the type of award granted. Each share of Kemper common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options or stock appreciation rights will reduce the number of shares available for future grant under the Share Authorization by one share, while each share of Kemper common stock issued pursuant to “full value awards” will reduce the number of shares available for future grant under the Share Authorization by three shares. “Full value awards” are awards, other than stock options or stock appreciation rights, that are settled by the issuance of shares of Kemper common stock and include restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, if settled with stock, and other stock-based awards.
	Outstanding awards under the Omnibus Plan and Prior Plans at December 31, 2013 consisted of tandem stock option and stock appreciation rights (“Tandem Awards”), time-vested restricted stock, performance-based restricted stock and deferred stock units (“DSUs”). Recipients of restricted stock receive full dividend and voting rights on the same basis as all other outstanding shares of Kemper common stock, and all awards are subject to forfeiture until certain restrictions have lapsed.
	For equity-based compensation awards with a graded vesting schedule, the Company recognizes compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately-vesting portion of the awards as if each award were, in substance, multiple awards. Compensation expense is recognized only for those awards expected to vest, with forfeitures estimated at the date of grant based on the Company’s historical experience and future expectations. Equity-based compensation expense was $5.5 million, $5.8 million and $5.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Total unamortized compensation expense related to nonvested awards at December 31, 2013 was $5.4 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years.
	The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, or the Board’s authorized designee, has sole discretion to determine the persons to whom awards under the Omnibus Plan are granted, and the material terms of the awards. For Tandem Awards, material terms include the number of shares covered by such awards and the exercise price, vesting and expiration dates of such awards. Tandem Awards are non-transferable. The exercise price is the fair value of Kemper’s common stock on the date of grant. Employee Tandem Awards generally vest, beginning six months after date of grant, in four equal annual installments over a period of three and one-half years and expire ten years from the date of grant.
	Each new member of the Board of Directors who is not employed by the Company (“Non-Employee Director”) receives an initial option to purchase 4,000 shares of Kemper common stock immediately upon becoming a director. Thereafter, on the date of each annual meeting of Kemper’s shareholders, eligible Non-Employee Directors automatically receive annual grants of options to purchase 4,000 shares of common stock. Prior to May 1, 2013, such options granted to Non-Employee Directors were exercisable one year from the date of grant at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of Kemper’s common stock on the date of grant and expire ten years from the date of grant. Effective May 1, 2013, new grants of such options are fully vested and exercisable on the date of grant at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of Kemper’s common stock on the date of grant. In addition to the option awards, effective May 1, 2013, annual awards to each Non-employee Director include 500 DSUs. DSUs give the recipient the right to receive one share of Kemper common stock for each DSU issued. The DSUs granted to Non-Employee Directors are fully vested on the date of grant. Holders of DSUs are entitled to receive dividend equivalents in cash in the amount and at the time that dividends would have been payable if the DSUs were shares of Kemper common stock. Conversion of the DSUs into shares of Kemper’s common stock is deferred until the date a director’s board service terminates. On May 1, 2013, the Company issued 4,000 DSUs at a fair value of $31.50 per DSU.
	All of the Company’s prior stock option plans included provisions, subject to certain limitations, to automatically grant restorative, or reload stock options (“Restorative Options”), to replace shares of previously owned Kemper common stock that an exercising option holder surrenders, either actually or constructively, to satisfy the exercise price and/or tax withholding obligations relating to the exercise. The restorative feature was eliminated prospectively for original option awards granted on or after February 3, 2009. Restorative Options may still be granted, subject to certain limitations, in connection with the
	NOTE 9. LONG-TERM EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
	exercise of original options granted before February 3, 2009. Restorative Options are subject to the same terms and conditions as the original options, including the expiration date, except that the exercise price is equal to the fair value of Kemper common stock on the date of grant of a Restorative Option and cannot be exercised until six months after the date of grant. The grant of a Restorative Option does not result in an increase in the total number of shares and options held by an employee, but changes the mix of the two.
	The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of each option on the date of grant. The expected terms of options are developed by considering the Company’s historical share option exercise experience, demographic profiles, historical share retention practices of employees and assumptions about their propensity for early exercise in the future. Further, the Company aggregates individual awards into relatively homogenous groups that exhibit similar exercise behavior to obtain a more refined estimate of the expected term of options. Expected volatility is estimated using weekly historical volatility. The Company believes that historical volatility is currently the best estimate of expected volatility. The dividend yield in 2013, 2012 and 2011 was calculated by taking the natural logarithm of the annualized yield divided by the Kemper common stock price on the date of grant. The risk free interest rate was the yield on the grant date of U.S. Treasury zero coupon issues with a maturity comparable to the expected term of the option.
	The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes pricing model for options granted during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, were as follows:
			2013					2012					2011
	RANGE OF VALUATION ASSUMPTIONS
	Expected Volatility		39.1	%	-	48.23	%	29.36	%	-	53.84	%	41.26	%	-	55.16	%
	Risk Free Interest Rate		0.62		-	1.38		0.16		-	1.26		1.3		-	2.87
	Expected Dividend Yield		2.83		-	3		2.92		-	3.26		3.15		-	3.38
	WEIGHTED-AVERAGE EXPECTED LIFE IN YEARS
	Employee Grants		4		-	7		1		-	7		3.5		-	7
	Director Grants		6					6					6
	Option and SAR activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 is presented below:
			Shares			Weighted-			Weighted-		Aggregate
			Subject to			average			average		Intrinsic
			Options			Exercise Price			Remaining		Value
						Per Share ($)			Contractual		($ In Millions)
									Life (in Years)
	Outstanding at Beginning of the Year		3,192,054			$	40.53
	Granted		283,750			33.2
	Exercised		(364,750	)		25.32
	Forfeited or Expired		(567,381	)		42.83
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		2,543,673			41.38			3.57		$	9.3
	Vested and Expected to Vest at December 31, 2013		2,512,512			$	41.51		3.51		$	9
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013		2,226,795			$	42.81		2.87		$	6.3
	NOTE 9. LONG-TERM EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
	The weighted-average grant-date fair values of options granted during 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $10.20, $9.40 and $9.11, respectively. Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $4.1 million, $3.0 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Cash received from option exercises was $1.7 million, $1.3 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Total tax benefits realized for tax deductions from option exercises were $1.4 million, $1.0 million and $0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Information pertaining to options outstanding at December 31, 2013 is presented below:
								Outstanding								Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Prices ($)							Shares			Weighted-			Weighted-		Shares		Weighted-
								Subject to			average			average		Subject to		average
								Options			Exercise Price			Remaining		Options		Exercise Price
											Per Share ($)			Contractual				Per Share ($)
														Life (in Years)
	$	10		-	$	15		16,750			$	13.55		5.1		16,750		$	13.55
	15.01			-	20			8,000			16.48			5.35		8,000		16.48
	20.01			-	25			38,250			23.43			6.07		38,250		23.43
	25.01			-	30			404,000			28.87			7.58		250,812		28.77
	30.01			-	35			255,375			33.19			9.08		91,685		32.72
	35.01			-	40			314,500			37.22			3.97		314,500		37.22
	40.01			-	45			311,868			43.57			0.71		311,868		43.57
	45.01			-	50			958,222			48.64			1.85		958,222		48.64
	50.01			-	55			236,708			50.51			0.36		236,708		50.51
	10			-	55			2,543,673			41.38			3.57		2,226,795		42.81
	The grant-date fair values of time-based restricted stock awards are determined using the closing price of Kemper common stock on the date of grant. Activity related to nonvested time-based restricted stock for the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:
		Time-based Restricted			Weighted-
		Shares			average
					Grant-date
					Fair Value
					Per Share
	Nonvested Balance at Beginning of the Year	126,349			$	26.19
	Granted	75,625			33.33
	Vested	(59,065	)		24.99
	Forfeited	(41,282	)		27.98
	Nonvested Balance at End of Period	101,627			$	31.48
Prior to February 3, 2009, only awards of time-vested restricted stock had been granted. Beginning on February 3, 2009, in addition to time-vested restricted stock granted to certain employees and officers, the Company began awarding performance-based restricted stock to certain officers and employees. The initial number of shares awarded to each participant of a performance-based restricted stock award represents the shares that would vest if the performance goals were achieved at the “target” performance level. The final payout of these awards will be determined based on Kemper’s total shareholder return over a three-year performance period relative to a peer group comprised of all the companies in the S&P Supercomposite Insurance Index.
NOTE 9. LONG-TERM EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
Performance-based restricted stock awards are earned over a three-year performance period. If, at the end of the performance period, the Company’s relative performance:
•	exceeds the “target” performance level, additional shares of stock will be issued to the award recipient;
•	is below the “target” performance level, but at or above a “minimum” performance level, only a portion of the shares of performance-based restricted stock originally issued to the award recipient will vest; or
•	is below a “minimum” performance level, none of the shares of performance-based restricted stock originally issued to the award recipient will vest.
The grant date fair values of the performance-based restricted stock awards are determined using the Monte Carlo simulation method. The Monte Carlo simulation model produces a risk-neutral simulation of the daily returns on the common stock of Kemper and each of the other companies included in the peer group. Returns generated by the simulation depend on the risk-free interest rate used and the volatilities of, and the correlation between, these stocks. The model simulates stock prices and dividend payouts to the end of the three-year performance period. Total shareholder returns are generated for each of these stocks based on the simulated prices and dividend payouts. The total shareholder returns are then ranked, and Kemper’s simulated ranking is converted to a payout percentage based on the terms of the performance-based restricted stock awards. The payout percentage is applied to the simulated stock price at the end of the performance period, reinvested dividends are added back, and the total is discounted to the valuation date at the risk-free rate. This process is repeated approximately ten thousand times, and the grant date fair value is equal to the average of the results from these trials.
Activity related to nonvested performance-based restricted stock for the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:
	Performance-based Restricted			Weighted-
	Shares			average-
				Grant-date
				Fair Value
				Per Share
Nonvested Balance at Beginning of the Year	187,075			$	36.7
Granted	70,675			42.12
Vested	(53,118	)		33.14
Forfeited	(27,832	)		39.16
Nonvested Balance at End of Period	176,800			$	39.54
The number of additional shares that would be granted if the Company were to meet or exceed the maximum performance levels related to the outstanding performance-based shares for the 2013 and 2012 three-year performance periods was 60,150 common shares and 59,775 common shares, respectively, (as “full value awards,” the equivalent of 180,450 shares and 179,325 shares, respectively, under the Share Authorization) at December 31, 2013. For the 2011 three-year performance period, the Company exceeded target performance levels with a payout percentage of 118%. Accordingly, an additional 9,014 shares of stock were issued to award recipients on February 1, 2014. For the 2010 three-year performance period, the Company exceeded target performance levels with a payout percentage of 114%. Accordingly, an additional 6,996 shares of stock were issued to award recipients on February 2, 2013 (the “2010 Additional Shares”). For the 2009 three-year performance period, the Company exceeded target performance levels with a payout percentage of 183%. Accordingly, an additional 40,727 shares of stock were issued to award recipients on January 31, 2012 (the “2009 Additional Shares”).
The total fair value of restricted stock, including the 2010 Additional Shares, that vested during the year ended December 31, 2013 was $4.1 million and the tax benefits for tax deductions realized from the vesting on such restricted stock was $1.4 million. The total fair value of restricted stock, including the 2009 Additional Shares, that vested during the year ended December 31, 2012 was $4.0 million and the tax benefits for tax deductions realized from the vesting on such restricted stock was $1.4 million. The total fair value of restricted stock that vested during the year ended December 31, 2011 was $1.4 million and the tax benefits for tax deductions realized from the vesting on such restricted stock was $0.5 million.

Restructuring_Expenses

Restructuring Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Expenses [Abstract]	'
Restructuring Expenses	'
	NOTE 10. RESTRUCTURING EXPENSES
	Activity related to restructuring costs from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013		2012		2011
	Liability at the Beginning of Year:
	Employee Termination Costs	$	2.6	$	0.7	$	0.6
	Early Lease Termination Costs	2.3		1		0.1
	Other Associated Costs	—		—		—
	Liability at the Beginning of Year	4.9		1.7		0.7
	Expenses Incurred:
	Employee Termination Costs	1.8		5.1		2.1
	Early Lease Termination Costs	—		2		1.4
	Other Associated Costs	—		0.1		0.1
	Total Expenses Incurred	1.8		7.2		3.6
	Payments of:
	Employee Termination Costs	2.8		3.2		2
	Early Lease Termination Costs	1.4		0.7		0.5
	Other Associated Costs	—		0.1		0.1
	Total Payments	4.2		4		2.6
	Liability at End of Year:
	Employee Termination Costs	1.6		2.6		0.7
	Early Lease Termination Costs	0.9		2.3		1
	Other Associated Costs	—		—		—
	Liability at End of Year	$	2.5	$	4.9	$	1.7

Income_From_Continuing_Operati

Income From Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share	'
	NOTE 11. INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS PER UNRESTRICTED SHARE
	The Company’s awards of restricted common stock contain a right to receive non-forfeitable dividends and participate in the undistributed earnings with common shareholders. Accordingly, the Company is required to apply the two-class method of computing basic and diluted earnings per share.
	A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of Basic Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share and Diluted Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS
	Income from Continuing Operations	$	214.5	$	91.8	$	61.7
	Less Income from Continuing Operations Attributed to Restricted Shares	1.1		0.5		0.3
	Income from Continuing Operations Attributed to Unrestricted Shares	213.4		91.3		61.4
	Dilutive Effect on Income of Kemper Equity-based Compensation Equivalent Shares	—		—		—
	Diluted Income from Continuing Operations Attributed to Unrestricted Shares	$	213.4	$	91.3	$	61.4
	SHARES IN THOUSANDS
	Weighted-average Unrestricted Shares Outstanding	56,856.90		58,857.30		60,262.60
	Kemper Equity-based Compensation Equivalent Shares	126.7		141.7		103.9
	Weighted-Average Unrestricted Shares and Equivalent Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution	56,983.60		58,999.00		60,366.50
	PER UNRESTRICTED SHARE IN WHOLE DOLLARS
	Basic Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share	$	3.75	$	1.55	$	1.02
	Diluted Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share	$	3.74	$	1.54	$	1.02
	Options outstanding to purchase 2.1 million, 2.8 million and 3.3 million shares of Kemper common stock were excluded from the computation of Kemper Equity-based Compensation Equivalent Shares and Weighted-average Unrestricted Shares and Equivalent Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, because the exercise price exceeded the average market price.

Other_Comprehensive_Income_And

Other Comprehensive Income And Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Other Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	NOTE 12. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	The components of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes:
	Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) Arising During the Period Year Reclassification Adjustment	$	(324.9	)	$	157.9		$	232.1
	Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	(37.9		)	(61.2		)	(30.9		)
	Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses)	(362.8		)	96.7			201.2
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Arising During the Year Before Reclassification Adjustment	0.2			1.6			0.4
	Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	—			—			—
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	0.2			1.6			0.4
	Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	61.6			(29.4		)	(53.9		)
	Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	25			16.2			8.7
	Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	86.6			(13.2		)	(45.2		)
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	$	(276.0	)	$	85.1		$	156.4
	The components of Other Comprehensive Income Tax Benefit (Expense) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Income Tax Benefit (Expense):
	Unrealized Holding Gains and Losses Arising During the Year Before Reclassification Adjustment	$	115.9		$	(55.9	)	$	(82.5	)
	Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	13.2			21.5			10.9
	Unrealized Holding Gains and Losses	129.1			(34.4		)	(71.6		)
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Arising During the Year Before Reclassification Adjustment	(0.1		)	(0.6		)	(0.1		)
	Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	—			—			—
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	(0.1		)	(0.6		)	(0.1		)
	Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	(21.6		)	10.3			19
	Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	(8.8		)	(5.7		)	(3.1		)
	Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	(30.4		)	4.6			15.9
	Other Comprehensive Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	$	98.6		$	(30.4	)	$	(55.8	)
	The components of AOCI at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012
	Unrealized Gains on Investments, Net of Income Taxes:
	Available for Sale Fixed Maturities with Portion of OTTI Recognized in Earnings	$	0.3		$	1.4
	Other Net Unrealized Gains on Investments	175.5			408.1
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, Net of Income Taxes	0.8			0.7
	Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs, Net of Income Taxes	(41.3		)	(97.5		)
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	$	135.3		$	312.7
	NOTE 12. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Continued)
	Components of AOCI were reclassified to the following lines of the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Reclassification of AOCI from Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available For Sale Securities to:
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	$	51.8		$	65		$	35
	Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	(13.9		)	(3.8		)	(4.1		)
	Total Before Income Taxes	37.9			61.2			30.9
	Income Tax Expense	(13.2		)	(21.5		)	(10.9		)
	Reclassification from AOCI, Net of Income Taxes	24.7			39.7			20
	Reclassification of AOCI from Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs to:
	Interest and Other Expenses	(25.0		)	(16.2		)	(8.7		)
	Income Tax Benefit	8.8			5.7			3.1
	Reclassification from AOCI, Net of Income Taxes	(16.2		)	(10.5		)	(5.6		)
	Total Reclassification from AOCI to Net Income	$	8.5		$	29.2		$	14.4

Income_From_Investments

Income From Investments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment Income, Net [Abstract]	'
Income From Investments	'
	NOTE 13. INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS
	Net Investment Income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Investment Income:
	Interest and Dividends on Fixed Maturities	$	235.5		$	246.1		$	246.6
	Dividends on Equity Securities	38			25.7			25.2
	Equity Method Limited Liability Investments	26.4			9.3			9.6
	Short-term Investments	0.1			0.2			0.1
	Real Estate	20.8			27.4			26
	Loans to Policyholders	19.8			18.9			17.7
	Other	—			0.1			0.3
	Total Investment Income	340.6			327.7			325.5
	Investment Expenses:
	Real Estate	18.3			26.1			25.9
	Other Investment Expenses	7.6			5.7			1.6
	Total Investment Expenses	25.9			31.8			27.5
	Net Investment Income	$	314.7		$	295.9		$	298
	Other Receivables includes accrued investment income of $66.7 million and $72.4 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	NOTE 13. INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS (Continued)
	The components of Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Fixed Maturities:
	Gains on Sales	$	30.9		$	56.9		$	14.2
	Losses on Sales	(0.4		)	(0.1		)	(0.1		)
	Equity Securities:
	Gains on Sales	21.8			8.3			34
	Losses on Sales	(0.5		)	(0.2		)	(13.5		)
	Equity Method Limited Liability Investments:
	Gains on Sales	2.5			—			—
	Real Estate:
	Gains on Sales	44.2			0.2			0.1
	Other Investments:
	Gains on Sales	0.1			—			—
	Losses on Sales	(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
	Net Gains (Losses) on Trading Securities	0.6			0.3			(0.9		)
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	$	99.1		$	65.4		$	33.7
	Gross Gains on Sales	$	99.5		$	65.4		$	48.3
	Gross Losses on Sales	(1.0		)	(0.3		)	(13.7		)
	Net Gains (Losses) on Trading Securities	0.6			0.3			(0.9		)
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	$	99.1		$	65.4		$	33.7
	The components of Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Fixed Maturities	$	(10.3	)	$	(1.9	)	$	(2.2	)
	Equity Securities	(3.6		)	(1.9		)	(1.9		)
	Real Estate	—			(3.1		)	(7.2		)
	Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	$	(13.9	)	$	(6.9	)	$	(11.3	)

Insurance_Expenses

Insurance Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Insurance Expenses [Abstract]	'
Insurance Expenses	'
	NOTE 14. INSURANCE EXPENSES
	Insurance Expenses for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Commissions	$	345.7		$	366.1		$	363.5
	General Expenses	257.1			262.9			270.1
	Taxes, Licenses and Fees	42.8			44.7			46.4
	Total Costs Incurred	645.6			673.7			680
	Policy Acquisition Costs:
	Deferred	(253.4		)	(266.4		)	(268.5		)
	Amortized	253.9			257			260.7
	Net Policy Acquisition Costs Amortized (Deferred)	0.5			(9.4		)	(7.8		)
	Life VIF and P&C Customer Relationships Amortized	8.3			8			11.4
	Insurance Expenses	$	654.4		$	672.3		$	683.6
	Commissions for servicing policies are expensed as incurred, rather than deferred and amortized.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	NOTE 15. INCOME TAXES
	Current and Deferred Income Tax Assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012
	Current Income Tax Assets	$	—		$	5.4
	Deferred Income Tax Assets	31.8			6.6
	Valuation Allowance for State Income Taxes	—			(6.6		)
	Current and Deferred Income Tax Assets	$	31.8		$	5.4
	The components of Liabilities for Income Taxes at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012
	Current Income Tax Liabilities	$	1.5		$	—
	Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	—			15.1
	Unrecognized Tax Benefits	6.8			6.4
	Liabilities for Income Taxes	$	8.3		$	21.5
	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the Company’s Net Deferred Income Tax Assets and Deferred Income Tax Liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012
	Deferred Income Tax Assets:
	Insurance Reserves	$	76.4		$	79.3
	Unearned Premium Reserves	40.2			44.1
	Tax Capitalization of Policy Acquisition Costs	73.3			73.6
	Payroll and Employee Benefit Accruals	38.8			79.9
	Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	53.3			100.7
	Other	12.6			10.7
	Total Deferred Income Tax Assets	294.6			388.3
	Deferred Income Tax Liabilities:
	Investments	80			208.4
	Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	106			104.1
	Life VIF and P&C Customer Relationships	20.2			25.2
	Goodwill and Licenses	26.8			23.5
	Depreciable Assets	26			29.3
	Other	3.8			6.3
	Total Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	262.8			396.8
	Valuation Allowance for State Income Taxes	—			6.6
	Net Deferred Income Tax Assets (Liabilities)	$	31.8		$	(15.1	)
	NOTE 15. INCOME TAXES (Continued)
	Deferred Income Tax Assets include net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of $53.3 million and $100.7 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which include federal NOL carryforwards of $53.3 million and $94.4 million, respectively, and a state NOL carryforwards of $6.3 million at December 31, 2012. The state NOL carryforwards relate to FAF, the majority of which are scheduled to expire in 2029. Deferred tax asset valuation allowances of $6.6 million were required at December 31, 2012 related to these state NOL carryforwards and other deferred state income tax assets. In 2013, the Company wrote off $6.6 million of deferred state income tax assets that had been previously reserved for in the valuation allowance.
	The expiration of the federal net operating loss carryforwards and the related deferred income tax assets is presented below by year of expiration.
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	NOL Carryforwards			Deferred Tax Asset
	Expiring in:
	2020	$	19		$	6.7
	2021 through 2025	32.9			11.5
	2026 through 2030	30			10.5
	2031 through 2032	70.4			24.6
	Total All Years	$	152.3		$	53.3
	Except for the federal NOL carryforwards scheduled to expire in 2031 through 2032, all of the federal NOL carryforwards were acquired in connection with business acquisitions made in prior years and are subject to annual usage limitations under the Internal Revenue Code. The Company expects to fully utilize these federal NOL carryforwards.
	The Company has not provided Federal income taxes on $14.7 million of Mutual Savings Life’s income earned prior to 1984 which is not subject to income taxes under certain circumstances. Federal income taxes of $5.1 million would be paid on such income if it is distributed to shareholders in the future or if it does not continue to meet certain limitations.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012				2011
	Balance at Beginning of Year	$	6.4		$	6.2			$	7.8
	Additions (Reductions) for Tax Positions of Current Period	0.1			—				(1.8		)
	Additions for Tax Positions of Prior Years	0.3			0.2				0.2
	Balance at End of Year	$	6.8		$	6.4			$	6.2
	The statute of limitations related to Kemper and its eligible subsidiaries’ consolidated Federal income tax returns is closed for all tax years up to and including 2006. The expiration of the statute of limitations related to the various state income tax returns that Kemper and its subsidiaries file varies by state.
	During the first quarter of 2012, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) began an audit of the Company’s 2009 and 2010 federal income tax returns. The Company reported a capital loss and a net operating loss in its 2009 federal income tax return and a net operating loss in its 2010 federal income tax return. The Company has carried these losses back to earlier tax years. Even though the Company has already received the refunds from carrying these losses back to such earlier tax years, approval by the Joint Committee on Taxation (“JCT”) is still required by law. The JCT has requested that the IRS perform an audit of these years before approving the refunds. During the second quarter of 2013, the Company extended the federal statute of limitations related to its 2007 through 2010 tax years to December 31, 2014. The extension was requested by the IRS to provide additional time for the IRS to finish processing its audit of the Company’s 2009 and 2010 federal income tax returns and related refund claims and for the IRS to prepare the necessary documentation for the JCT’s review required by statute. The Company does not anticipate a material modification to the filed returns or the related refunds that have been received.
	NOTE 15. INCOME TAXES (Continued)
	During 2012, the Illinois Department of Revenue began an audit of the 2009 and 2010 tax years. The Company does not anticipate a material modification to the filed returns.
	Unrecognized Tax Benefits at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 include $3.4 million, $3.5 million and $3.7 million, respectively, for tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. Because of the impact of deferred income tax accounting, other than for interest and penalties, the disallowance of the shorter deductibility period would not affect the effective income tax rate but would accelerate the payment of cash to the taxing authority to an earlier period.
	The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The liability for Unrecognized Tax Benefits included accrued interest of $3.4 million, $2.9 million and $2.5 million at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Tax expense includes interest expense of $0.4 million related to unrecognized tax benefits for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	The components of Income Tax Expense from Continuing Operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012				2011
	Current Income Tax Expense	$	(49.4	)	$	(43.3	)		$	(43.4	)
	Deferred Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	(50.1		)	12.9				35.2
	Decrease (Increase) Unrecognized Tax Benefits	(0.4		)	(0.2		)		1.6
	Income Tax Expense	$	(99.9	)	$	(30.6	)		$	(6.6	)
Net income taxes paid were $42.4 million and $52.2 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively. Income taxes refunded, net of income tax paid of $57.1 million, were $4.1 million in 2011.
A reconciliation of the Statutory Federal Income Tax Expense and Rate to the Company’s Effective Income Tax Expense and Rate from Continuing Operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013						2012						2011
	Amount			Rate			Amount				Rate		Amount			Rate
Statutory Federal Income Tax Expense	$	(110.0	)	35	%		$	(42.8	)		35	%	$	(23.9	)	35	%
Tax-exempt Income and Dividends Received Deduction	10.6			(3.4	)		13.9				(11.4	)	17.7			(26.0	)
State Income Taxes	(0.2		)	0.1			(0.8		)		0.7		(1.0		)	1.5
Other, Net	(0.3		)	0.1			(0.9		)		0.7		0.6			(1.0	)
Effective Income Tax Expense from Continuing Operations	$	(99.9	)	31.8	%		$	(30.6	)		25	%	$	(6.6	)	9.5	%
Comprehensive Income Tax Expense included in the Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012				2011
Income Tax Expense:
Continuing Operations	$	(99.9	)	$	(30.6	)		$	(6.6	)
Discontinued Operations	(1.7		)	(7.3		)		(6.7		)
Unrealized Depreciation (Appreciation) on Securities	129.1			(34.4		)		(71.6		)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments on Investments	(0.1		)	(0.6		)		(0.1		)
Tax Effects from Postretirement Benefit Plans	(30.4		)	4.6				15.9
Tax Effects from Long-Term Equity-based Compensation included in Paid-in Capital	0.2			(0.1		)		(1.0		)
Comprehensive Income Tax Expense	$	(2.8	)	$	(68.4	)		$	(70.1	)

Pension_Benefits

Pension Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Benefits [Abstract]	'
Pension Benefits	'
	NOTE 16. PENSION BENEFITS
	The Company sponsors a qualified defined benefit pension plan (the “Pension Plan”). The Pension Plan covers approximately 9,000 participants and beneficiaries, of which 2,400 are active employees. The Pension Plan is generally non-contributory, but participation requires or required some employees to contribute 3% of pay, as defined, per year. Benefits for participants who are or were required to contribute to the Pension Plan are based on compensation during plan participation and the number of years of participation. Benefits for the vast majority of participants who are not required to contribute to the Pension Plan are based on years of service and final average pay, as defined. The Company funds the Pension Plan in accordance with the requirements of ERISA.
	Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets and Changes in Projected Benefit Obligation for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS
		2013				2012
	Fair Value of Plan Assets at Beginning of Year	$	457.6			$	441.3
	Actual Return on Plan Assets	34.5				38
	Employer Contributions	55				—
	Benefits Paid	(22.6		)		(21.5		)
	Settlement Benefits	—				(0.2		)
	Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	524.5				457.6
	Projected Benefit Obligation at Beginning of Year	553.9				499.2
	Service Cost	10.8				10.8
	Interest Cost	22.4				22.4
	Benefits Paid	(22.6		)		(21.5		)
	Settlement Benefits	—				(0.2		)
	Actuarial Losses (Gains)	(49.0		)		43.2
	Projected Benefit Obligation at End of Year	515.5				553.9
	Funded Status—Plan Assets in Excess (Deficit) of Projected Benefit Obligation	$	9			$	(96.3	)
	Amount Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
	Accumulated Actuarial Loss	$	(86.3	)		$	(166.4	)
	Prior Service Cost	—				0.1
	Amount Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	$	(86.3	)		$	(166.3	)
	Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$	496.2			$	531.3
	The measurement dates of the assets and liabilities at end of year presented in the preceding table under the headings, “2013” and “2012” were December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
	NOTE 16. PENSION BENEFITS (Continued)
	The weighted-average discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used to estimate the components of the Projected Benefit Obligation at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
		2013			2012
	Discount Rate	4.9	%		4.05	%
	Rate of Increase in Future Compensation Levels	3.05			3.08
	Weighted-average asset allocations at December 31, 2013 and 2012 by asset category were:
	ASSET CATEGORY	2013			2012
	Cash and Short-term Investments	8	%		12	%
	Corporate Bonds and Notes	27			33
	Common and Preferred Stocks	34			31
	Exchange Traded Funds	22			17
	Other Assets	9			7
	Total	100	%		100	%
	The investment objective of the Pension Plan is to produce current income and long-term capital growth through a combination of equity and fixed income investments which, together with appropriate employer contributions and any required employee contributions, is adequate to provide for the payment of the benefit obligations of the Pension Plan. The assets of the Pension Plan may be invested in fixed income and equity investments or any other investment vehicle or financial instrument deemed appropriate. Fixed income investments may include cash and short-term instruments, U.S. Government securities, corporate bonds, mortgages and other fixed income investments. Equity investments may include various types of stock, such as large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap stocks, and may also include investments in investment companies and Kemper common stock (subject to Section 407 and other requirements of ERISA). The Pension Plan has not invested in Kemper common stock.
	The trust investment committee for the Pension Plan, along with its third party fiduciary advisor, periodically reviews the performance of the Pension Plan’s investments and asset allocation. Several external investment managers, one of which is Fayez Sarofim & Co. (“FS&C”) (see Note 24, “Related Parties,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements), manage the equity investments of the trust for the Pension Plan. Each manager is allowed to exercise investment discretion, subject to limitations, if any, established by the trust investment committee for the Pension Plan. An independent fiduciary had sole investment discretion with respect to shares of Intermec common stock contributed by the Company to the Pension Plan in 2011 until such shares were fully disposed of in 2012. All other investment decisions are made by the Company, subject to general guidelines as set by the trust investment committee for the Pension Plan.
	The Company determines its Expected Long Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets based primarily on the Company’s expectations of future returns, with consideration to historical returns, for the Pension Plan’s investments, based on target allocations of the Pension Plan’s investments.
	NOTE 16. PENSION BENEFITS (Continued)
	Fair value measurements for the Pension Plan’s assets at December 31, 2013 are summarized below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Quoted Prices				Significant				Significant			Fair Value
		in Active Markets				Other				Unobservable
		for Identical				Observable				Inputs
		Assets				Inputs				(Level 3)
		(Level 1)				(Level 2)
	Fixed Maturities:
	U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities	$	12.1			$	—			$	—		$	12.1
	States and Political Subdivisions	—				3.1				—			3.1
	Corporate Bonds and Notes	—				127				—			127
	Equity Securities:
	Preferred Stocks:
	Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	—				4				—			4
	Common Stocks:
	Manufacturing	97.5				7.8				—			105.3
	Other Industries	67.2				1.8				—			69
	Other Equity Interests:
	Exchange Traded Funds	111.7				—				—			111.7
	Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships	—				—				46.9			46.9
	Short-term Investments	42.6				—				—			42.6
	Receivables and Other	2.3				—				0.5			2.8
Total	$	333.4			$	143.7			$	47.4		$	524.5
Additional information pertaining to the changes in the fair value of the Pension Plan’s assets classified as Level 3 for the year ended December 31, 2013 is presented below:
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Other Equity				Receivables				Total
	Interests				and Other
Balance at Beginning of Year	$	26.9			$	0.6			$	27.5
Return on Plan Assets Held	3.5				—				3.5
Purchases, Sales and Settlements, Net	16.5				(0.1		)		16.4
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	46.9			$	0.5			$	47.4
NOTE 16. PENSION BENEFITS (Continued)
Fair value measurements for the Pension Plan’s assets at December 31, 2012 are summarized below:
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Quoted Prices				Significant				Significant			Fair Value
	in Active Markets				Other				Unobservable
	for Identical				Observable				Inputs
	Assets				Inputs				(Level 3)
	(Level 1)				(Level 2)
Fixed Maturities:
U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities	$	6.1			$	—			$	—		$	6.1
States and Political Subdivisions	—				3.3				—			3.3
Corporate Bonds and Notes	—				142.7				—			142.7
Equity Securities:
Preferred Stocks:
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	—				3.4				—			3.4
Common Stocks:
Manufacturing	82.2				5.6				—			87.8
Other Industries	48.2				0.7				—			48.9
Other Equity Interests:
Exchange Traded Funds	79.6				—				—			79.6
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships	—				—				26.9			26.9
Short-term Investments	55.8				—				—			55.8
Receivables and Other	2.5				—				0.6			3.1
Total	$	274.4			$	155.7			$	27.5		$	457.6
Additional information pertaining to the changes in the fair value of the Pension Plan’s assets classified as Level 3 for the year ended December 31, 2012 is presented below:
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Corporate Bonds				Other Equity				Receivables			Total
					Interests				and Other
Balance at Beginning of Year	$	1			$	37.2			$	3.2		$	41.4
Return on Plan Assets Held	—				1.7				0.1			1.8
Purchases, Sales and Settlements, Net	—				(12.0		)		(2.7		)	(14.7		)
Transfers out of Level 3	(1.0		)		—				—			(1.0		)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	—			$	26.9			$	0.6		$	27.5
The components of Comprehensive Pension (Income) Expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013				2012				2011
Service Cost Earned During the Year	$	10.8			$	10.8			$	10.2
Interest Cost on Projected Benefit Obligation	22.4				22.4				22.9
Expected Return on Plan Assets	(29.7		)		(29.8		)		(24.4		)
Amortization of Actuarial Loss	26.2				18.8				9.4
Settlements	—				0.3				—
Pension Expense Recognized in Consolidated Statements of Income	29.7				22.5				18.1
Unrecognized Pension (Gain) Loss Arising During the Year	(53.8		)		34.8				52.4
Amortization of Accumulated Unrecognized Pension Loss	(26.2		)		(18.8		)		(9.4		)
Comprehensive Pension (Income) Expense	$	(50.3	)		$	38.5			$	61.1
NOTE 16. PENSION BENEFITS (Continued)
The Company estimates that Pension Expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 will include expense of $9.2 million resulting from the amortization of the related accumulated actuarial loss included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at December 31, 2013.
Total Pension Expense Recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income as presented in the preceding table includes service cost benefits earned and reported in discontinued operations of $0.5 million and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
The weighted-average discount rate, rate of increase in future compensation levels and expected long-term rate of return on plan assets used to develop the components of the Pension Expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	2013			2012			2011
Discount Rate	4.05	%		4.6	%		5.35	%
Rate of Increase in Future Compensation Levels	3.08			3.27			2.47
Expected Long Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	7			7			7
On September 3, 2013, the Company made a voluntary cash contribution of $55.0 million to its defined benefit pension plan.
The Company does not expect that it will be required to contribute to its Pension Plan in 2014, but could make a voluntary contribution pursuant to the maximum funding limits under ERISA.
On September 14, 2011, the Company made a voluntary contribution of $83.7 million to its defined benefit pension plan. The contribution consisted of $32.2 million in cash and 7,309,764 shares of Intermec common stock with a fair value of $51.5 million on the date of contribution. On May 23, 2011, the Company requested a waiver from the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) related to the prohibited transaction rules under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code for the one-time in-kind contribution of the shares of Intermec common stock. On January 19, 2012, the DOL granted relief, from the prohibited transaction rules retroactive to September 1, 2011.
The following benefit payments (net of participant contributions), which consider expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Years Ending December 31,
	2014				2015				2016			2017			2018		2019-2023
Pension Benefits	$	24.4			$	25.4			$	26.7		$	27.9		$	29.1	$	163.4
The Company also sponsors a non-qualified supplemental defined benefit pension plan (the “Supplemental Plan”). The unfunded liability related to the Supplemental Plan was $23.3 million and $24.0 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Pension expense for the Supplemental Plan was $1.8 million, $1.8 million and $3.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. An actuarial gain of $1.5 million before tax, an actuarial loss of $1.3 million before tax and an actuarial gain of $2.9 million before tax is included Other Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
The Company also sponsors several defined contribution benefit plans covering most of its employees. The Company made contributions to those plans of $7.3 million, $7.8 million and $7.3 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Under these plans, the participants have several investment alternatives, including Kemper’s common stock held through the Kemper Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) Fund and the Dreyfus Appreciation Fund. FS&C (see Note 24, “Related Parties,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements) is a sub-investment advisor of the Dreyfus Appreciation Fund. The fair value of participants’ investments in Kemper’s ESOP Fund was $19.3 million, or 5.6% of the total investments in the defined contribution benefit plans at December 31, 2013. The fair value of participants’ investments in the Dreyfus Appreciation Fund was $22.5 million, or 6.5% of the total investments in the defined contribution benefit plans at December 31, 2013.

Postretirement_Benefits_Other_

Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions (Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions	'
	NOTE 17. POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS
	The Company sponsors an other than pension postretirement employee benefit plan (“OPEB”) that provides medical, dental and/or life insurance benefits to approximately 600 retired and 300 active employees (the “OPEB Plan”). The Company generally is self-insured for the benefits under the OPEB Plan. The medical plan generally provides for a limited number of years of medical insurance benefits at retirement based on the participant’s attained age at retirement and number of years of service until specified dates and generally requires participant contributions, with most contributions adjusted annually.
	Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets and Changes in Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS
		2013				2012
	Fair Value of Plan Assets at Beginning of Year	$	—			$	—
	Employer Contributions	2.9				3
	Plan Participants’ Contributions	1.2				1
	Benefits Paid	(4.1		)		(4.0		)
	Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	—				—
	Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation at Beginning of Year	42.8				44.7
	Service Cost	0.2				0.2
	Interest Cost	1.2				1.6
	Plan Participants’ Contributions	1.2				1
	Benefits Paid	(4.1		)		(4.0		)
	Medicare Part D Subsidy Received	—				1
	Actuarial Gains	(6.2		)		(5.5		)
	Obligations Transferred Into Plan	—				3.8
	Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation at End of Year	35.1				42.8
	Funded Status—Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets	$	(35.1	)		$	(42.8	)
	Actuarial Gain Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	$	18.4			$	13.4
	The measurement dates of the assets and liabilities at end of year in the preceding table under the headings “2013” and “2012” were December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
	The weighted-average discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used to develop the components of the Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
		2013			2012
	Discount Rate	4	%		3.15	%
	Rate of Increase in Future Compensation Levels	2.1			2.1
	The assumed health care cost trend rate used in measuring the Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation at December 31, 2013 was 8.5% for 2014, gradually declining to 5.0% in the year 2021 and remaining at that level thereafter for medical benefits and 8.0% for 2014, gradually declining to 5.0% in the year 2022 and remaining at that level thereafter for prescription drug benefits. The assumed health care cost trend rate used in measuring the Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation at December 31, 2012 was 7.0% for 2013, gradually declining to 5.0% in the year 2017 and remaining at that level thereafter for medical benefits and 8.5% for 2013, gradually declining to 5.0% in the year 2020 and remaining at that level thereafter for prescription drug benefits.
	A one-percentage point increase in the assumed health care cost trend rate for each year would increase the Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation at December 31, 2013 by $2.1 million and 2013 OPEB expense by $0.1 million. A one-percentage point increase in the assumed health care cost trend rate for each year would increase the Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation at December 31, 2012 by $2.8 million and 2012 OPEB expense by $0.1 million.
	NOTE 17. POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS (Continued)
	The components of Comprehensive OPEB (Income) Expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013				2012				2011
	Service Cost Earned During the Year	$	0.2			$	0.2			$	0.1
	Interest Cost on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation	1.2				1.6				1.9
	Amortization of Actuarial Gain	(1.2		)		(1.2		)		(0.6		)
	OPEB Expense Recognized in Consolidated Statements of Income	0.2				0.6				1.4
	Unrecognized OPEB (Gain) Loss Arising During the Year	(6.2		)		(5.5		)		4.4
	Amortization of Accumulated Unrecognized OPEB Gain	1.2				1.2				0.6
	Comprehensive OPEB (Income) Expense	$	(4.8	)		$	(3.7	)		$	6.4
	The Company estimates that OPEB Expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 will include income of $1.5 million resulting from the amortization of the related accumulated actuarial gain included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at December 31, 2013.
	The weighted-average discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used to develop OPEB Expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
		2013			2012			2011
	Discount Rate	3.15	%		4.25	%		4.4	%
	Rate of Increase in Future Compensation Levels	2.1			2.1			1.5
	The Company expects to contribute $3.7 million, net of the expected Medicare Part D subsidy, to its OPEB Plan to fund benefit payments in 2014.
	The following benefit payments (net of participant contributions), which consider expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Years Ending December 31,
		2014				2015				2016			2017			2018			2019-2023
	Benefit Payments:
	Excluding Medicare Part D Subsidy	$	4.1			$	4.2			$	4.2		$	4.1		$	3.9		$	16.4
	Expected Medicare Part D Subsidy	(0.4		)		(0.4		)		(0.4		)	(0.4		)	(0.4		)	(2.0		)
	Net Benefit Payments	$	3.7			$	3.8			$	3.8		$	3.7		$	3.5		$	14.4

Business_Segments

Business Segments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business Segments	'
	NOTE 18. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
	The Company is engaged, through its subsidiaries, in the property and casualty insurance and life and health insurance businesses. The Company conducts its operations through four operating segments: Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty, Kemper Direct and Life and Health Insurance.
	The Kemper Preferred segment provides preferred and standard risk personal automobile insurance, homeowners insurance and other personal insurance through independent agents. The Kemper Specialty segment provides automobile insurance to individuals and businesses in the non-standard market through independent agents. The non-standard automobile insurance market consists of individuals and companies that have difficulty obtaining standard or preferred risk insurance, usually because of their adverse driving records or claim or credit histories. The Kemper Direct segment currently distributes personal automobile, homeowners and renters insurance products through employer-sponsored voluntary benefit programs and other affinity relationships. Prior to ceasing direct-to-consumer marketing activities in the third quarter of 2012, Kemper Direct also distributed its products directly to consumers through a variety of direct-to-consumer websites, including its own websites. The Life and Health Insurance segment provides individual life, accident, health and property insurance.
	The Company’s earned premiums are derived in the United States. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2, “Summary of Accounting Policies and Accounting Changes,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Capital expenditures for long-lived assets by operating segment are immaterial.
	It is the Company’s management practice to allocate certain corporate expenses, primarily compensation costs for corporate employees and related facility costs, included in Interest and Other Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income to its insurance operations. The amount of such allocated corporate expenses was $39.7 million, $31.7 million and $33.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company does not allocate Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments, Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings, interest expense on debt or postretirement benefit plans, and actuarial gains and losses on its postretirement benefit plans to its operating segments.
	Segment Assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012
	SEGMENT ASSETS
	Kemper Preferred	$	1,600.90		$	1,562.00
	Kemper Specialty	655.4			684.6
	Kemper Direct	392.3			453.3
	Life and Health Insurance	4,545.60			4,781.80
	Corporate and Other, Net	462.2			527.4
	Total Assets	$	7,656.40		$	8,009.10
	NOTE 18. BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Continued)
	Segment Revenues for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	REVENUES
	Kemper Preferred:
	Earned Premiums	$	876.7		$	879.4		$	859.8
	Net Investment Income	55.7			45			48.8
	Other Income	0.2			0.4			0.3
	Total Kemper Preferred	932.6			924.8			908.9
	Kemper Specialty:
	Earned Premiums	392.8			419.8			445.2
	Net Investment Income	21.8			19			22.8
	Other Income	0.3			0.3			0.5
	Total Kemper Specialty	414.9			439.1			468.5
	Kemper Direct:
	Earned Premiums	123.4			168			222.7
	Net Investment Income	13.4			13.9			17.4
	Other Income	—			—			0.1
	Total Kemper Direct	136.8			181.9			240.2
	Life and Health Insurance:
	Earned Premiums	632.9			639.9			645.9
	Net Investment Income	209.9			204.3			200.5
	Other Income	0.2			0.1			0.1
	Total Life and Health Insurance	843			844.3			846.5
	Total Segment Revenues	2,327.30			2,390.10			2,464.10
	Net Realized Gains on the Sales of Investments	99.1			65.4			33.7
	Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	(13.9		)	(6.9		)	(11.3		)
	Other	14			13.7			8.5
	Total Revenues	$	2,426.50		$	2,462.30		$	2,495.00
	NOTE 18. BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Continued)
	Segment Operating Profit for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	SEGMENT OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS)
	Kemper Preferred	$	87.7		$	(28.0	)	$	(40.6	)
	Kemper Specialty	12.3			(2.8		)	24.2
	Kemper Direct	39.6			(4.8		)	(47.2		)
	Life and Health Insurance	136.9			140.4			152.3
	Total Segment Operating Profit	276.5			104.8			88.7
	Corporate and Other Operating Loss	(47.3		)	(40.9		)	(42.8		)
	Total Operating Profit	229.2			63.9			45.9
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	99.1			65.4			33.7
	Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	(13.9		)	(6.9		)	(11.3		)
	Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes	$	314.4		$	122.4		$	68.3
	Segment Net Operating Income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	SEGMENT NET OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
	Kemper Preferred	$	63.1		$	(11.2	)	$	(17.6	)
	Kemper Specialty	10.4			1.2			19.8
	Kemper Direct	27.1			(0.9		)	(27.5		)
Life and Health Insurance	89.3			90.8			98.9
Total Segment Net Operating Income	189.9			79.9			73.6
Unallocated Net Operating Loss	(30.7		)	(26.1		)	(26.5		)
Consolidated Net Operating Income	159.2			53.8			47.1
Net Income (Loss) From:
Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	64.4			42.5			21.9
Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	(9.1		)	(4.5		)	(7.3		)
Income from Continuing Operations	$	214.5		$	91.8		$	61.7
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs by Operating Segment for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
Kemper Preferred	$	148.3		$	147.8		$	144.4
Kemper Specialty	54.3			58.7			62.6
Kemper Direct	4.6			6.1			8.8
Life and Health Insurance	46.7			44.4			44.9
Total Amortization	$	253.9		$	257		$	260.7
NOTE 18. BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Continued)
Earned Premiums by product line for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
EARNED PREMIUMS
Life	$	392.7		$	393.4		$	395.1
Accident and Health	161.4			165.2			166.3
Property and Casualty:
Personal Lines:
Automobile	959.1			1,050.10			1,129.40
Homeowners	326.2			318			304.1
Other Personal	134.1			136.9			138.7
Total Personal Lines	1,419.40			1,505.00			1,572.20
Commercial Automobile	52.3			43.5			40
Total Earned Premiums	$	2,025.80		$	2,107.10		$	2,173.60

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	NOTE 19. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	The Company accounts for Kemper’s subsidiary, FAF, and the Company’s former Unitrin Business Insurance operations as discontinued operations.
	Summary financial information included in Income from Discontinued Operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS	2013			2012			2011
	Interest, Loan Fees and Earned Discounts	$	—		$	—		$	31.8
	Other Automobile Finance Revenues	—			—			1.4
	Gain on Sale of Loan Portfolios	—			12.9			4.5
	Total Automobile Finance Revenues	—			12.9			37.7
	Net Investment Income	—			—			0.5
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	—			—			0.4
	Total Revenues Included in Discontinued Operations	$	—		$	12.9		$	38.6
	Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations before Income Taxes:
	Results of Operations	$	—		$	(0.2	)	$	18.7
	Gain on Sale of Loan Portfolios	—			12.9			4.5
	Change in Estimate of Retained Liabilities Arising from Discontinued Operations	4.9			6.2			(3.7		)
	Income from Discontinued Operations before Income Taxes	4.9			18.9			19.5
	Income Tax Expense	(1.7		)	(7.3		)	(6.7		)
	Income from Discontinued Operations	$	3.2		$	11.6		$	12.8
	Income from Discontinued Operations Per Unrestricted Share:
	Basic	$	0.06		$	0.2		$	0.21
	Diluted	$	0.06		$	0.2		$	0.21
	NOTE 19. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Continued)
	During 2011, FAF sold its active portfolio of automobile loan receivables at a gain of $4.5 million, net of transaction and other costs, while retaining its inactive portfolio of loans that had been previously charged-off (the “Inactive Portfolio”). The Inactive Portfolio was not carried on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. During 2012, FAF sold $283 million of loans in the Inactive Portfolio at a gain of $12.9 million, net of transaction, shutdown and other costs of $13.3 million, of which $1.0 million was unpaid at December 31, 2013.
	In 2008, the Company sold its Unitrin Business Insurance operations. The Company retained Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves for unpaid insured losses that occurred prior to the date of the sale. Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves reported in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets include $82.0 million and $99.2 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for the retained liabilities. In accordance with GAAP, changes in the Company’s estimate of such retained liabilities after the sale are reported as a separate component of the results of discontinued operations. See Note 5, “Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Catatrophe_Reinsurance

Catatrophe Reinsurance	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Reinsurance Transactions [Abstract]	'
Catastrophe Reinsurance	'
	NOTE 20. CATASTROPHE REINSURANCE
	Catastrophes and natural disasters are inherent risks of the property and casualty insurance business. These catastrophic events and natural disasters include, without limitation, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, hailstorms, wildfires, high winds and winter storms. Such events result in insured losses that are, and will continue to be, a material factor in the results of operations and financial position of the Company’s property and casualty insurance companies. Further, because the level of these insured losses occurring in any one year cannot be accurately predicted, these losses may contribute to material year-to-year fluctuations in the results of operations and financial position of these companies. Specific types of catastrophic events are more likely to occur at certain times within the year than others. This factor adds an element of seasonality to property and casualty insurance claims. The Company has adopted the industry-wide catastrophe classifications of storms and other events promulgated by ISO to track and report losses related to catastrophes. ISO classifies a disaster as a catastrophe when the event causes $25.0 million or more in direct insured losses to property and affects a significant number of policyholders and insurers. ISO-classified catastrophes are assigned a unique serial number recognized throughout the insurance industry. The discussions that follow utilize ISO’s definition of catastrophes.
	The Company manages its exposure to catastrophes and other natural disasters through a combination of geographical diversification, restrictions on the amount and location of new business production in certain regions, and reinsurance. To limit its exposures to catastrophic events, the Company maintains various catastrophe reinsurance programs for its property and casualty insurance businesses.
	Coverage for each catastrophe reinsurance program effective January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 is provided in various layers as presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Catastrophe Losses and				Percentage
		LAE				of Coverage
		In Excess of		Up to
	Kemper Preferred, Kemper Direct and Kemper Specialty Segments:
	Retained	$	—	$	50	—	%
	1st Layer of Coverage	50		100		65
	2nd Layer of Coverage	100		200		95
	3rd Layer of Coverage	200		350		90
	4th Layer of Coverage	350		450		50
	The catastrophe reinsurance program for the Kemper Preferred segment in 2013 also included reinsurance coverage, under a policy that expired on June 1, 2013, for catastrophe losses in North Carolina at retentions lower than those presented in the preceding table. The catastrophe reinsurance program for the Life and Health Insurance and Kemper Direct segments in 2013 also included reinsurance coverage from the FHCF for hurricane losses in Florida at retentions lower than those described above.
	NOTE 20. CATASTROPHE REINSURANCE (Continued)
	Coverage for each catastrophe reinsurance program effective January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 is provided in various layers as presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Catastrophe Losses and				Percentage
		LAE				of Coverage
		In Excess of		Up to
	Kemper Preferred, Kemper Direct and Kemper Specialty Segments:
	Retained	$	—	$	50	—	%
	1st Layer of Coverage	50		100		65
	2nd Layer of Coverage	100		200		95
	3rd Layer of Coverage	200		350		90
	4th Layer of Coverage	350		450		50
	Life and Health Segment—Property Insurance Operations:
	Retained	$	—	$	8	—	%
	1st Layer of Coverage	8		15		70
	2nd Layer of Coverage	15		40		70
	The catastrophe reinsurance program for the Kemper Preferred segment in 2012 also included reinsurance coverage for catastrophe losses in North Carolina at retentions lower than those presented in the preceding table. The catastrophe reinsurance program for the Life and Health Insurance and Kemper Direct segments in 2012 also included reinsurance coverage from the FHCF for hurricane losses in Florida at retentions lower than those described above.
	Coverage for each catastrophe reinsurance program effective January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 is provided in various layers as presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Catastrophe Losses and				Percentage
		LAE				of Coverage
		In Excess of		Up to
	Kemper Preferred Segment:
	Retained	$	—	$	50	—	%
	1st Layer of Coverage	50		100		65
	2nd Layer of Coverage	100		200		95
	3rd Layer of Coverage	200		350		90
	Kemper Direct and Kemper Specialty Segments:
	Retained	$	—	$	3	—	%
	1st Layer of Coverage	3		16		100
	Life and Health Segment—Property Insurance Operations:
	Retained	$	—	$	8	—	%
	1st Layer of Coverage	8		15		70
	2nd Layer of Coverage	15		40		100
	The catastrophe reinsurance program for the Kemper Preferred segment in 2011 also included reinsurance coverage for catastrophe losses in North Carolina at retentions lower than those presented in the preceding table. The catastrophe reinsurance program for the Life and Health Insurance and Kemper Direct segments in 2011 also included reinsurance coverage from the FHCF for hurricane losses in Florida at retentions lower than those described above.
	In the event that the Company’s incurred catastrophe losses and LAE covered by any of its catastrophe reinsurance programs presented in the three preceding tables exceed the retention for that particular layer, each of the programs required one reinstatement of such coverage. In such an instance, the Company is required to pay a reinstatement premium to the reinsurers to reinstate the full amount of reinsurance available under such layer. The reinstatement premium is a percentage of the original premium based on the ratio of the losses in excess of the Company’s retention to the reinsurers’ coverage limit.
	NOTE 20. CATASTROPHE REINSURANCE (Continued)
	Reinsurance premiums for the Company’s primary catastrophe reinsurance programs, the Kemper Preferred NC Program and the FHCF Program reduced earned premiums for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 by the following:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013		2012		2011
	Kemper Preferred	$	23.2	$	24.6	$	20
	Kemper Specialty	0.1		0.1		0.1
	Kemper Direct	0.3		0.4		0.8
	Life and Health Insurance	—		2		2.3
	Total Ceded Catastrophe Reinsurance Premiums	$	23.6	$	27.1	$	23.2
	Catastrophe losses and LAE (including reserve development), net of reinsurance recoveries, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 by business segment are presented below.
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013		2012		2011
	Kemper Preferred	$	29.2	$	99.2	$	138.7
	Kemper Specialty	3.7		4.9		3.9
	Kemper Direct	1.7		8		7.2
	Life and Health Insurance	1.6		6.1		7.6
	Total Catastrophe Losses and LAE	$	36.2	$	118.2	$	157.4
Total Catastrophe loss and LAE reserves, net of reinsurance recoverables, developed favorably by $14.5 million, $6.3 million and $6.4 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Kemper Preferred segment reported favorable catastrophe reserve development of $11.9 million, $6.2 million and $5.5 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Life and Health Insurance segment reported favorable catastrophe reserve development of $2.0 million and $1.5 million in 2013 and 2011, respectively, and adverse catastrophe reserve development of $0.1 million in 2012.
In late October 2012, Superstorm Sandy, at one point a level two hurricane while over the Atlantic Ocean, caused a significant amount of damage in several northeastern states. Catastrophe losses and LAE for the year ended December 31, 2012 include $48.5 million related to Superstorm Sandy, of which $44.0 million is included in the Kemper Preferred segment.
In the second quarter of 2011, the United States experienced a high volume of spring storms, including a record level of tornadoes in April. In the third quarter of 2011, the Company incurred claims related to Hurricane Irene. Catastrophe losses and LAE for the year ended December 31, 2011 include $23.0 million related to Hurricane Irene, of which $22.1 million is included in the Kemper Preferred segment.
The process of estimating and establishing reserves for catastrophe losses is inherently uncertain and the actual ultimate cost of a claim, net of actual reinsurance recoveries, may vary materially from the estimated amount reserved. The Company’s estimates of direct catastrophe losses are generally based on inspections by claims adjusters and historical loss development experience for areas that have not been inspected or for claims that have not yet been reported. The Company’s estimates of direct catastrophe losses are based on the coverages provided by its insurance policies. The Company’s homeowners and dwelling insurance policies do not provide coverage for losses caused by floods, but generally provide coverage for physical damage caused by wind or wind driven rain. Accordingly, the Company’s estimates of direct losses for homeowners and dwelling insurance do not include losses caused by flood. Depending on the policy, automobile insurance may provide coverage for losses caused by flood. Estimates of the number and severity of claims ultimately reported are influenced by many variables, including, but not limited to, repair or reconstruction costs and determination of cause of loss that are difficult to quantify and will influence the final amount of claim settlements. All these factors, coupled with the impact of the availability of labor and material on costs, require significant judgment in the reserve setting process. A change in any one or more of these factors is likely to result in an ultimate net claim cost different from the estimated reserve. The Company’s estimates of indirect losses from wind pools and joint underwriting associations are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, actual or estimated assessments provided by or received from such entities, insurance industry estimates of losses, and estimates of the Company’s market share in the assessable states. Actual assessments may differ materially from these estimated amounts.

Other_Reinsurance

Other Reinsurance	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Other Reinsurance	'
	NOTE 21. OTHER REINSURANCE
	In addition to the reinsurance programs described in Note 20, “Catastrophe Reinsurance,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Kemper’s insurance subsidiaries utilize other reinsurance arrangements to limit their maximum loss, provide greater diversification of risk and to minimize exposures on larger risks. The ceding of insurance does not discharge the primary liability of the original insurer. Accordingly, insurance reserve liabilities are reported gross of any estimated recovery from reinsurers in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the insurance reserve liability and are included in Other Receivables in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Earned Premiums ceded on long-duration and short-duration policies were $33.9 million, $42.5 million and $40.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Certain insurance subsidiaries assume business from other insurance companies and involuntary pools. Earned Premiums assumed on long-duration and short-duration policies were $52.7 million, $44.0 million and $43.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Trinity and Capitol are parties to a quota share reinsurance agreement whereby Trinity assumes 100% of the business written by Capitol. Earned Premiums assumed by Trinity from Capitol were $22.4 million, $25.0 million and $27.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Capitol is a mutual insurance company and, accordingly, is owned by its policyholders. In the second quarter of 2012, Capitol requested regulatory approval to amend such agreement with Trinity, effective April 1, 2012, whereby ceded losses for dwelling coverage were capped. In the third quarter of 2012, Capitol received such regulatory approval. Incurred losses and LAE assumed by Trinity were reduced by $2.6 million in the third quarter of 2012 in conjunction with such amendment. Trinity and ORCC, a subsidiary of Capitol, are also parties to a quota share reinsurance agreement whereby prior to 2013, Trinity assumed 100% of the business written by ORCC. Earned Premiums assumed by Trinity from ORCC were $7.2 million, $8.2 million and $9.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In the second quarter of 2013, ORCC received regulatory approval to amend its agreement with Trinity, effective January 1, 2013, whereby Trinity continues to assume 100% of the business written by ORCC, subject to a cap for ceded losses for dwelling coverage.
	Five employees of the Company serve as directors of Capitol’s five member board of directors. Nine employees of the Company also serve as directors of ORCC’s nine member board of directors. Kemper’s subsidiary, United Insurance, provides claims and administrative services to Capitol and ORCC. In addition, agents appointed by Kemper’s subsidiary, The Reliable Life Insurance Company, and who are employed by United Insurance, are also appointed by Capitol and ORCC to sell property insurance products for the Company’s Life and Health Insurance segment. The Company also provides certain investment services to Capitol and ORCC.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures	'
	NOTE 22. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	The Company classifies its Investments in Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities as available for sale and reports these investments at fair value. The Company classifies certain investments in mutual funds included in Other Investments as trading securities and reports these investments at fair value. The Company has no material liabilities that are measured and reported at fair value.
	The valuation of assets measured at fair value in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2013 is summarized below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Fair Value Measurements											Fair Value
		Quoted Prices				Significant				Significant
		in Active Markets				Other				Unobservable
		for Identical				Observable				Inputs
		Assets				Inputs				(Level 3)
		(Level 1)				(Level 2)
	Fixed Maturities:
	U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities	$	121.2			$	241			$	—		$	362.2
	States and Political Subdivisions	—				1,361.00				—			1,361.00
	Corporate Securities:
	Bonds and Notes	—				2,429.60				364.1			2,793.70
	Redeemable Preferred Stocks	—				—				7.4			7.4
	Mortgage and Asset-backed	—				1.5				49.2			50.7
	Total Investments in Fixed Maturities	121.2				4,033.10				420.7			4,575.00
	Equity Securities:
	Preferred Stocks:
	Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	—				80.8				5			85.8
	Other Industries	—				10.5				13.9			24.4
	Common Stocks:
	Manufacturing	95.1				7.3				2.2			104.6
	Other Industries	71.7				2.2				11			84.9
	Other Equity Interests:
	Exchange Traded Funds	124.9				—				—			124.9
	Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships	—				—				173.9			173.9
	Total Investments in Equity Securities	291.7				100.8				206			598.5
	Other Investments:
	Trading Securities	5				—				—			5
	Total	$	417.9			$	4,133.90			$	626.7		$	5,178.50
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had unfunded commitments to invest an additional $121.1 million in certain limited liability companies and limited partnerships that are reportable as Other Equity Interests.
	NOTE 22. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)
	The valuation of assets measured at fair value in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2012 is summarized below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Fair Value Measurements											Fair Value
		Quoted Prices				Significant				Significant
		in Active Markets				Other				Unobservable
		for Identical				Observable				Inputs
		Assets				Inputs				(Level 3)
		(Level 1)				(Level 2)
	Fixed Maturities:
	U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities	$	135.8			$	293.1			$	—		$	428.9
	States and Political Subdivisions	—				1,401.40				—			1,401.40
	Corporate Securities:
	Bonds and Notes	—				2,632.40				361			2,993.40
	Redeemable Preferred Stocks	—				27.9				4.7			32.6
	Mortgage and Asset-backed	—				3.8				0.1			3.9
	Total Investments in Fixed Maturities	135.8				4,358.60				365.8			4,860.20
	Equity Securities:
	Preferred Stocks:
	Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	—				79.2				—			79.2
	Other Industries	—				15.3				6			21.3
	Common Stocks:
	Manufacturing	79.6				6				1.9			87.5
	Other Industries	60.1				1.2				5.4			66.7
	Other Equity Interests:
	Exchange Traded Funds	125.9				—				—			125.9
	Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships	—				—				141.3			141.3
	Total Investments in Equity Securities	265.6				101.7				154.6			521.9
	Other Investments:
	Trading Securities	4.5				—				—			4.5
	Total	$	405.9			$	4,460.30			$	520.4		$	5,386.60
	The Company’s investments in Fixed Maturities that are classified as Level 1 in the two preceding tables primarily consist of U.S. Treasury Bonds and Notes. The Company’s investments in Equity Securities that are classified as Level 1 in the two preceding tables consist of either investments in publicly-traded common stocks or exchange traded funds. The Company’s investments in Fixed Maturities that are classified as Level 2 in the two preceding tables primarily consist of investments in corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stocks, states and political subdivisions, and bonds and mortgage-backed securities of U.S. government agencies. The Company’s investments in Equity Securities that are classified as Level 2 in the two preceding tables primarily consist of investments in preferred stocks. The Company uses a leading, nationally recognized provider of market data and analytics to price the vast majority of the Company’s Level 2 measurements. The provider utilizes evaluated pricing models that vary by asset class and incorporate available trade, bid and other market information. Because many fixed maturity securities do not trade on a daily basis, the provider’s evaluated pricing applications apply available information through processes such as benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and matrix pricing to prepare evaluations. In addition, the provider uses model processes to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios. The pricing provider’s models and processes also take into account market convention. For each asset class, teams of its evaluators gather information from market sources and integrate relevant credit information, perceived market movements and sector news into the evaluated pricing applications and models. The Company generally validates the measurements obtained from its primary pricing provider by comparing them with measurements obtained from one additional pricing provider that provides either prices from recent market transactions or quotes in inactive markets or evaluations based on its own proprietary models.
NOTE 22. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)
The Company investigates significant differences related to the values provided. On completion of its investigation, management exercises judgment to determine the price selected and whether adjustments, if any, to the price obtained from the Company’s primary pricing provider would warrant classification of the price as Level 3. In instances where a measurement cannot be obtained from either pricing provider, the Company generally will evaluate bid prices from one or more binding quotes obtained from market makers to value investments in inactive markets and classified by the Company as Level 2. The Company generally classifies securities when it receives non-binding quotes or indications as Level 3 securities unless the Company can validate the quote or indication against recent transactions in the market. For securities classified as Level 3, the Company either uses valuations provided by third party fund managers, third party appraisers, the Company’s own internal valuations or net asset values provided for Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships. These valuations typically employ various valuation techniques, including earnings multiples based on comparable public securities, comparable market yields as well as industry specific non-earnings based multiples or discounted cash flow models. Valuations classified as Level 3 by the Company generally consist of investments in various private placement securities of non-rated entities. In rare cases, if the private placement security has only been outstanding for a short amount of time, the Company, after considering the initial assumptions used in acquiring an investment, considers the original purchase price as representative of the fair value.
The majority of Investments in Fixed Maturities that are classified as Level 3 are priced using a market yield approach. A market yield approach uses a risk-free rate plus a credit spread depending on the underlying credit profile of the security. For floating rate securities, the risk free rate used in the market yield is the contractual floating rate of the security. For each individual security, the Company or the Company’s third party appraiser gathers information from market sources, relevant credit information, perceived market movements and sector news and determines an appropriate market yield for each security. The market yield selected is then used to discount the estimated future cash flows of the security to determine the fair value. The Company separately evaluates market yields based upon asset class to assess the reasonableness of the recorded fair value. For Investments in Fixed Maturities, corporate bonds and notes makes up the majority of the Company’s investments classified as Level 3. For corporate bonds and notes, the primary asset classes are investment grade private placements, non-investment grade senior debt, non-investment grade junior debt and other debt. Non-investment grade senior debt includes those securities that receive first priority in a liquidation and non-investment grade junior debt includes any fixed maturity security with other than first priority in a liquidation.
The table below presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized by the Company in determining fair values for investments in corporate bonds and notes classified as Level 3 at December 31, 2013.
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Unobservable Input		Total Fair Value				Range of Unobservable Inputs					Weighted Average Yield
Investment Grade	Market Yield		$	108.5			1	%	-	6	%	4.3	%
Non-investment Grade:
Senior Debt	Market Yield		93.9				4.2		-	15.6		8.6
Junior Debt	Market Yield		153.5				8.8		-	26.6		14.2
Other Debt	Various		8.2
Bonds and Notes Classified as Level 3			$	364.1
The table below presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized by the Company in determining fair values for investments in corporate bonds and notes classified as Level 3 at December 31, 2012.
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Unobservable Input		Total Fair Value				Range of Unobservable Inputs					Weighted Average Yield
Investment Grade	Market Yield		$	94.6			1.3	%	-	6.3	%	4	%
Non-investment Grade:
Senior Debt	Market Yield		77.7				5.7		-	18		9.1
Junior Debt	Market Yield		173.2				8.8		-	21.4		14.8
Other Debt	Various		15.5
Bonds and Notes Classified as Level 3			$	361
NOTE 22. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)
For an investment in a fixed maturity security, an increase in the yield used to determine the fair value of the security will decrease the fair value of the security. A decrease in the yield used to determine fair value will increase the fair value of the security, but the fair value increase is generally limited to par if the security is currently callable.
Information by security type pertaining to the changes in the fair value of the Company’s investments classified as Level 3 for the year ended December 31, 2013 is presented below:
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Fixed Maturities											Equity Securities
	Corporate				Redeemable				Mortgage			Preferred			Other			Total
	Bonds				Preferred				and Asset-			and			Equity
	and				Stocks				backed			Common			Interests
	Notes											Stocks
Balance at Beginning of Year	$	361			$	4.7			$	0.1		$	13.3		$	141.3		$	520.4
Total Gains (Losses):
Included in Consolidated Statement of Income	(7.9		)		0.2				0.3			(1.0		)	(1.6		)	(10.0		)
Included in Other Comprehensive Income	(7.8		)		(1.3		)		(0.1		)	4.6			5.6			1
Purchases	145.1				5.1				48.6			15.9			55.4			270.1
Settlements	(123.2		)		(1.3		)		(0.1		)	—			(26.8		)	(151.4		)
Sales	(0.1		)		—				(2.0		)	(0.7		)	—			(2.8		)
Transfers into Level 3	5.8				—				2.4			—			—			8.2
Transfers out of Level 3	(8.8		)		—				—			—			—			(8.8		)
Balance at End of Year	$	364.1			$	7.4			$	49.2		$	32.1		$	173.9		$	626.7
The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers between levels as of the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 or Levels 1 and 3 for the year ended December 31, 2013. The transfers into Level 3 and out of Level 3 for the year ended December 31, 2013 were due to changes in the availability of market observable inputs.
Information by security type pertaining to the changes in the fair value of the Company’s investments classified as Level 3 for the year ended December 31, 2012 is presented below:
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Fixed Maturities											Equity Securities						Total
	Corporate				Redeemable				Mortgage			Preferred			Other
	Bonds				Preferred				and Asset-			and			Equity
	and				Stocks				backed			Common			Interests
	Notes											Stocks
Balance at Beginning of Year	$	235.1			$	6.1			$	0.3		$	13.5		$	93.1		$	348.1
Total Gains (Losses):
Included in Consolidated Statement of Income	4				(0.4		)		—			3.2			—			6.8
Included in Other Comprehensive Income	1.4				0.5				—			(1.3		)	8.3			8.9
Purchases	199.7				0.1				—			1.6			52			253.4
Settlements	(73.1		)		(1.6		)		(0.2		)	—			(12.1		)	(87.0		)
Sales	(0.9		)		—				—			(3.7		)	—			(4.6		)
Transfers into Level 3	0.9				—				—			—			—			0.9
Transfers out of Level 3	(6.1		)		—				—			—			—			(6.1		)
Balance at End of Year	$	361			$	4.7			$	0.1		$	13.3		$	141.3		$	520.4
The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers between levels as of the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 or Levels 1 and 3 for the year ended December 31, 2012. The transfers into Level 3 and out of Level 3 for the year ended December 31, 2012 were due to changes in the availability of market observable inputs.
NOTE 22. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)
The fair value of Notes Payable is estimated using quoted prices in markets that are not active. The inputs used in the valuation are considered Level 2 measurements. The fair value of Short-term Investments is estimated using inputs that are considered Level 1 or Level 2 measurements.

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contingencies	'
	NOTE 23. CONTINGENCIES
	In the ordinary course of its businesses, the Company is involved in legal proceedings, including lawsuits, regulatory examinations and inquiries. Except with regard to the matters discussed below, based on currently available information, the Company does not believe that it is reasonably possible that any of its pending legal proceedings will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	Over the last several years, certain state insurance regulators, legislators, treasurers/controllers, and their respective agents have been involved in an array of initiatives that seek, in various ways, to impose new duties on life insurance companies to proactively search for deaths of their insureds and contact the insureds’ beneficiaries even though such beneficiaries may not have submitted claims, including due proof of death, as required under the terms of state-approved life insurance policy forms.
	Legislation has been enacted in Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, New York, North Dakota and Vermont, with varying effective dates (the “DMF Statutes”), that requires life insurance companies to compare on a regular basis their records for all in-force policies (including those policies issued prior to the effective dates of the legislation) against the database of reported deaths maintained by the Social Security Administration or a comparable database (a “Death Master File”). In contrast, New Mexico has enacted legislation that also requires such comparisons, but exempts life insurance companies, like Kemper’s life insurance subsidiaries (the “Life Companies”), that have not previously utilized a Death Master File, and instead only requires that such companies conduct Death Master File comparisons for life insurance policies issued and delivered in New Mexico after the legislation’s effective date. Likewise, Alabama has enacted a statute that requires such comparisons, but only with respect to policies issued on or after January 1, 2016.
	In November 2012, certain of the Life Companies filed a declaratory judgment action in state court in Kentucky asking the court to construe the Kentucky DMF Statute to apply only prospectively - i.e., only with respect to those life insurance policies issued in Kentucky on or after the effective date of the Kentucky DMF Statute - consistent with what the Life Companies believe are the requirements of applicable Kentucky statutory law and Kentucky and federal constitutional provisions. On April 1, 2013, the trial court denied the subject Life Companies’ motion for summary judgment and held that the requirements of the Kentucky DMF Statute apply to life insurance policies issued before the statute’s January 1, 2013 effective date. The subject Life Companies believe that the court did not correctly apply governing law and have appealed the trial court’s decision to the Kentucky Court of Appeals, which issued a stay of enforcement of the Kentucky DMF Statute against the subject Life Companies pending the appeal. A decision by the Court of Appeals is unlikely before the second half of 2014.
	In July 2013, certain of the Life Companies filed a declaratory judgment action in state court in Maryland, asking the court to construe the Maryland DMF Statute to apply only to policies issued in Maryland after the effective date of the statute for essentially the same reasons asserted in the Kentucky proceeding. The State of Maryland defendants filed a motion to dismiss the action, contending that the subject Life Companies did not exhaust their administrative remedies before filing their action in the trial court. A hearing on the state’s motion to dismiss is scheduled in March 2014.
	The Life Companies are the subject of an unclaimed property compliance audit (the “Treasurers’ Audit”) being conducted by a private audit firm retained by the treasurers/controllers of thirty-eight states (the “Audit Firm”). In July 2013, the California State Controller (the “CA Controller”) filed a complaint for injunctive relief against the Life Companies in state court in California, seeking an order requiring the Life Companies to produce all of their in-force policy records to the Audit Firm to enable the firm to perform a comparison of such records against a Death Master File and to ascertain whether any of the insureds under such policies may be deceased. As described below, the Life Companies have filed a counterclaim in this case against the CA Controller.
	The Life Companies are the subject of a multi-state market conduct examination by six state insurance regulators that is focused on the Life Companies’ claim settlement and policy administration practices, and specifically their compliance with state unclaimed property statutes (the “Multi-State Exam”). The Multi-State Exam was originated in June 2012 as a single-state examination by the Illinois Insurance Director. Insurance regulators from five additional states - California, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and
	NOTE 23. CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
	North Dakota - joined the examination in May 2013. In July 2013, the Life Companies received requests from the Illinois Department of Insurance, as the managing lead state for the Multi-State Exam, for a significant volume of additional information, including their records of in-force policies and other information of the type previously requested by the Audit Firm as part of the Treasurers’ Audit and which is the subject of the CA Controller’s complaint.
	In September 2013, certain of the Life Companies filed declaratory judgment actions against the insurance regulators in the states of California, Florida, Illinois and Pennsylvania, asking the courts in those states to declare that applicable law does not require life insurers to search a Death Master File to ascertain whether insureds are deceased. The subject Life Companies are also asking the courts to declare that regulators in those states do not have the legal authority to (i) obtain life insurers’ policy records for the purpose of comparing those records against a Death Master File, and (ii) impose payment obligations on life insurers before a claim and due proof of death have been submitted. The declaratory judgment action in California was filed as a counterclaim to the CA Controller’s complaint, joining the California Insurance Commissioner and the Audit Firm as parties to the counterclaim. These cases are in various stages procedurally and a decision in any of them is unlikely before the second quarter of 2014.
	The results of the Treasurers’ Audit, Multi-State Exam and the various litigation described above cannot currently be predicted. The Life Companies continue to maintain that states lack the legal authority to establish new requirements that have the effect of changing the terms of existing life insurance contracts with regard to basic claims handling obligations and processes. If these state officials are able to apply such new requirements retroactively to the Life Companies’ existing life insurance policies, it will fundamentally alter the nature and timing of their responsibilities under such policies by effectively eliminating contractual terms that condition claim settlement and payment on the receipt of a claim, including “due proof of death” of an insured. The outcome of the various state initiatives and related litigation could have a significant effect on, including acceleration of, the Life Companies’ payment and/or escheatment of policy benefits, and significantly increase their claims handling costs. Kemper cannot reasonably estimate the amount of loss that it would recognize if the Life Companies were subjected to such requirements on a retroactive basis.

Related_Parties

Related Parties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Parties	'
	NOTE 24. RELATED PARTIES
	Mr. Fayez Sarofim, who served as a director of Kemper until May 1, 2013, is the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and the majority shareholder of FS&C, a registered investment advisory firm. Mr. Christopher B. Sarofim, who currently is a director of Kemper and was elected as a director of Kemper on May 1, 2013, is Vice Chairman of FS&C. Kemper’s subsidiary, Trinity, is party to an agreement with FS&C whereby FS&C provides investment management services with respect to certain assets of Trinity for a fee based on the fair market value of the assets under management. Such agreement is terminable by either party at any time upon 30 days advance written notice. Trinity had $154.7 million, $125.2 million and $115.2 million in assets managed by FS&C at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Investment Expenses incurred in connection with such agreement were $0.4 million, $0.3 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	FS&C also provides investment management services with respect to certain funds of the Company’s Pension Plan. The Company’s Pension Plan had $148.6 million, $120.7 million and $107.1 million in assets managed by FS&C at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company’s Pension Plan incurred, in the aggregate, expenses of $0.3 million, $0.3 million and $0.3 million to FS&C for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	With respect to the Company’s defined contribution plans, one of the alternative investment choices afforded to participating employees is the Dreyfus Appreciation Fund, an open-end, diversified managed investment fund. FS&C provides investment management services to the Dreyfus Appreciation Fund as a sub-investment advisor. According to published reports filed by FS&C with the SEC, the Dreyfus Appreciation Fund pays monthly fees to FS&C according to a graduated schedule computed at an annual rate based on the value of the Dreyfus Appreciation Fund’s average daily net assets. The Company does not compensate FS&C for services provided to the Dreyfus Appreciation Fund. Participants in the Company’s defined contribution plans had allocated $22.8 million, $20.4 million and $19.3 million for investment in the Dreyfus Appreciation Fund at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, representing 6%, 7% and 7% of the total amount invested in the Company’s defined contribution plans at such dates.
	The Company believes that the transactions described above have been provided on terms no less favorable to the Company than could have been negotiated with non-affiliated third parties.
	As described in Note 21, “Other Reinsurance,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company also has certain relationships with Capitol, a mutual insurance company which is owned by its policyholders, and its subsidiary, ORCC.

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio

Quarterly Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Information	'
	NOTE 25. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended (Unaudited)												Year Ended
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS	Mar 31,			Jun 30,			Sep 30,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,
		2013			2013			2013			2013			2013
	Revenues:
	Earned Premiums	$	509.9		$	512.8		$	507.5		$	495.6		$	2,025.80
	Net Investment Income	80.8			74.6			82.4			76.9			314.7
	Other Income	0.2			0.2			0.1			0.3			0.8
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	26.9			2.3			49.1			20.8			99.1
	Other-than-temporary Impairment Losses:
	Total Other-than-temporary Impairment Losses	(2.4		)	(2.3		)	(3.5		)	(7.6		)	(15.8		)
	Portion of Losses Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	0.5			1.3			0.1			—			1.9
	Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	(1.9		)	(1.0		)	(3.4		)	(7.6		)	(13.9		)
	Total Revenues	615.9			588.9			635.7			586			2,426.50
	Expenses:
	Policyholders’ Benefits and Incurred Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses	349.2			354.2			338.3			315.5			1,357.20
	Insurance Expenses	158.3			163.1			170.1			162.9			654.4
	Interest and Other Expenses	23.8			25.2			25.3			26.2			100.5
	Total Expenses	531.3			542.5			533.7			504.6			2,112.10
	Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes	84.6			46.4			102			81.4			314.4
	Income Tax Expense	(26.0		)	(13.9		)	(33.4		)	(26.6		)	(99.9		)
	Income from Continuing Operations	58.6			32.5			68.6			54.8			214.5
	Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	(0.2		)	1.5			1.5			0.4			3.2
	Net Income	$	58.4		$	34		$	70.1		$	55.2		$	217.7
	Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share:
	Basic	$	1		$	0.56		$	1.21		$	0.98		$	3.75
	Diluted	$	1		$	0.56		$	1.21		$	0.98		$	3.74
	Net Income Per Unrestricted Share:
	Basic	$	1		$	0.59		$	1.24		$	0.99		$	3.81
	Diluted	$	1		$	0.59		$	1.23		$	0.99		$	3.8
	Dividends Paid to Shareholders Per Share	$	0.24		$	0.24		$	0.24		$	0.24		$	0.96
	The sum of quarterly per share amounts does not equal per share amounts for the year due to differences in weighted-average shares and/or equivalent shares outstanding for each of the periods presented.
	NOTE 25. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
		Three Months Ended (Unaudited)												Year Ended
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS	Mar 31,			Jun 30,			Sep 30,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,
		2012			2012			2012			2012			2012
	Revenues:
	Earned Premiums	$	529.2		$	529.8		$	527.3		$	520.8		$	2,107.10
	Net Investment Income	77.4			75.2			70.4			72.9			295.9
	Other Income	0.2			0.2			0.2			0.2			0.8
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	4.9			4.1			50.9			5.5			65.4
	Other-than-temporary Impairment Losses:
	Total Other-than-temporary Impairment Losses	(0.5		)	(0.4		)	(3.2		)	(3.1		)	(7.2		)
	Portion of Losses Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	—			—			—			0.3			0.3
	Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	(0.5		)	(0.4		)	(3.2		)	(2.8		)	(6.9		)
	Total Revenues	611.2			608.9			645.6			596.6			2,462.30
	Expenses:
	Policyholders’ Benefits and Incurred Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses	376.6			423.8			368.7			413			1,582.10
	Insurance Expenses	162.4			167.7			172.7			169.5			672.3
	Interest and Other Expenses	21.8			20.9			22.7			20.1			85.5
	Total Expenses	560.8			612.4			564.1			602.6			2,339.90
	Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes	50.4			(3.5		)	81.5			(6.0		)	122.4
	Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	(14.1		)	5.1			(25.9		)	4.3			(30.6		)
	Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations	36.3			1.6			55.6			(1.7		)	91.8
	Income from Discontinued Operations	7.3			0.7			—			3.6			11.6
	Net Income	$	43.6		$	2.3		$	55.6		$	1.9		$	103.4
	Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share:
	Basic	$	0.61		$	0.03		$	0.95		$	(0.03	)	$	1.55
	Diluted	$	0.6		$	0.03		$	0.95		$	(0.03	)	$	1.54
	Net Income Per Unrestricted Share:
	Basic	$	0.73		$	0.04		$	0.95		$	0.03		$	1.75
	Diluted	$	0.72		$	0.04		$	0.95		$	0.03		$	1.74
	Dividends Paid to Shareholders Per Share	$	0.24		$	0.24		$	0.24		$	0.24		$	0.96
The sum of quarterly per share amounts does not equal per share amounts for the year due to differences in weighted-average shares and/or equivalent shares outstanding for each of the periods presented.

Schedule_1_Investments_Other_T

Schedule 1 - Investments Other Than Investments in Related Parties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Investments Other than Investments in Related Parties	'
	SCHEDULE I
	KEMPER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
	INVESTMENTS OTHER THAN INVESTMENTS IN RELATED PARTIES
	DECEMBER 31, 2013
	(Dollars in Millions)
		Amortized		Fair Value		Amount
		Cost				Carried in
						Balance Sheet
	Fixed Maturities:
	Bonds and Notes:
	United States Government and Government Agencies and Authorities	$	351.1	$	362.2	$	362.2
	States and Political Subdivisions	1,327.40		1,361.00		1,361.00
	Corporate Securities:
	Other Bonds and Notes	2,685.40		2,844.40		2,844.40
	Redeemable Preferred Stocks	6.6		7.4		7.4
	Total Investments in Fixed Maturities	4,370.50		4,575.00		4,575.00
	Equity Securities:
	Preferred Stocks	105.5		110.2		110.2
	Common Stocks	152.2		189.5		189.5
	Other Equity Interests	272.3		298.8		298.8
	Total Investments in Equity Securities	530		598.5		598.5
	Equity Method Limited Liability Investments at Cost Plus Cumulative Undistributed Earnings	245.1		XXX.X		245.1
	Loans, Real Estate and Other Investments	448		XXX.X		448
	Short-term Investments	284.7		XXX.X		284.7
	Total Investments	$	5,878.30			$	6,151.30
	See Accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

Schedule_2_Parent_Company_Fina

Schedule 2 - Parent Company Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Parent Company Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Parent Company Financial Statements	'
	SCHEDULE II
	KEMPER CORPORATION
	PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEETS
	(Dollars in Millions)
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	ASSETS
	Investments in Subsidiaries	$	2,614.00		$	2,744.00
	Equity Securities at Fair Value (Cost: 2013 – $4.7; 2012 – $4.9)	5			4.5
	Short-term Investments	130.8			183.5
	Cash	20.8			2.2
	Other Receivables	4.9			7.2
	Deferred Income Taxes	35			75.4
	Other Assets	7.3			6.3
	Total Assets	$	2,817.80		$	3,023.10
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Senior Notes Payable, 6.00% due 2017 (Fair Value: 2013 – $395.5; 2012 – $393.7)	$	357.9		$	357.3
	Senior Notes Payable, 6.00% due 2015 (Fair Value: 2013 – $271.6; 2012 – $276.3)	249			248.6
	Liabilities for Income Taxes	90.5			77.6
	Liabilities for Benefit Plans	63.9			172.8
	Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	5			5.1
	Total Liabilities	766.3			861.4
	Shareholders’ Equity:
	Common Stock	5.6			5.8
	Additional Paid-in Capital	694.8			725
	Retained Earnings	1,215.80			1,118.20
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	135.3			312.7
	Total Shareholders’ Equity	2,051.50			2,161.70
	Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	2,817.80		$	3,023.10
	See Accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
	KEMPER CORPORATION
	PARENT COMPANY STATEMENTS OF INCOME
	(Dollars in Millions)
		For The Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Net Investment Income	$	0.2		$	0.2		$	0.4
	Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Sales of Investments	0.6			0.3			(0.2		)
	Total Revenues	0.8			0.5			0.2
	Interest Expense	39			39.5			39.4
	Other Operating Expenses	21.6			13.6			10.3
	Total Operating Expenses	60.6			53.1			49.7
	Loss before Income Taxes and Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	(59.8		)	(52.6		)	(49.5		)
	Income Tax Benefit	20.8			18.2			18.6
	Loss before Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	(39.0		)	(34.4		)	(30.9		)
	Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	256.7			137.8			105.4
	Net Income	$	217.7		$	103.4		$	74.5
	See Accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
	KEMPER CORPORATION
	PARENT COMPANY STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	(Dollars in Millions)
		For The Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Net Income	$	217.7		$	103.4		$	74.5
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
	Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) Arising During the Year:
	Securities Held by Subsidiaries	(324.9		)	157.9			231.5
	Securities Held by Parent	—			—			0.6
	Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income:
	Securities Held by Subsidiaries	(37.9		)	(61.2		)	(30.2		)
	Securities Held by Parent	—			—			(0.7		)
	Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses)	(362.8		)	96.7			201.2
	Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	61.6			(29.4		)	(53.9		)
	Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	25			16.2			8.7
Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	86.6			(13.2		)	(45.2		)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	0.2			1.6			0.4
Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	—			—			—
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	0.2			1.6			0.4
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	(276.0		)	85.1			156.4
Income Tax Benefit (Expense):
Unrealized Holding Gains and Losses Arising During the Year:
Securities Held by Subsidiaries	115.9			(55.9		)	(82.3		)
Securities Held by Parent	—			—			(0.2		)
Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income:
Securities Held by Subsidiaries	13.2			21.5			10.7
Securities Held by Parent	—			—			0.2
Unrealized Holding Gains and Losses	129.1			(34.4		)	(71.6		)
Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	(21.6		)	10.3			19
Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	(8.8		)	(5.7		)	(3.1		)
Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	(30.4		)	4.6			15.9
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(0.1		)	(0.6		)	(0.1		)
Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	—			—			—
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(0.1		)	(0.6		)	(0.1		)
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	98.6			(30.4		)	(55.8		)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(177.4		)	54.7			100.6
Total Comprehensive Income	$	40.3		$	158.1		$	175.1
See Accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
KEMPER CORPORATION
PARENT COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Millions)
	For The Years Ended December 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Operating Activities:
Net Income	$	217.7		$	103.4		$	74.5
Adjustment Required to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operations:
Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	(256.7		)	(137.8		)	(105.4		)
Cash Dividends from Subsidiaries	95			95			70.8
Cash Contribution to Defined Benefit Plan	(55.0		)	—			(32.2		)
Net Realized (Gains) Losses on Sales of Investments	(0.6		)	(0.3		)	0.2
Other, Net	67.3			8.5			35.5
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	67.7			68.8			43.4
Investing Activities:
Capital Distribution from Subsidiary	50.5			20			250
Sales, Paydowns and Maturities of Fixed Maturities	—			13.1			—
Purchases of Common Stocks from Subsidiary	—			—			(50.8		)
Change in Short-term Investments	52.7			(106.3		)	(35.4		)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities	103.2			(73.2		)	163.8
Financing Activities:
Notes Payable Proceeds:
Revolving Credit Agreement	—			—			95
Notes Payable Payments:
Revolving Credit Agreement	—			—			(95.0		)
Cash Dividends Paid	(54.9		)	(56.9		)	(58.2		)
Common Stock Repurchases	(100.4		)	(60.7		)	(27.4		)
Cash Exercise of Stock Options	1.7			1.3			0.2
Excess Tax Benefits on Share Based Awards	1.3			0.5			0.2
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities	(152.3		)	(115.8		)	(85.2		)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash	18.6			(120.2		)	122
Cash, Beginning of Year	2.2			122.4			0.4
Cash, End of Year	$	20.8		$	2.2		$	122.4
See Accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

Schedule_3_Supplementary_Insur

Schedule 3 - Supplementary Insurance Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplementary Insurance Information [Abstract]	'
Supplementary Insurance Information	'
	KEMPER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
	SUPPLEMENTARY INSURANCE INFORMATION
	(Dollars in Millions)
			Year Ended December 31,															December 31,
			Premiums		Premiums		Other		Net		Insurance		Amortization		Other			Deferred		Insurance		Unearned
					Written		Income		Investment		Claims		Of Deferred		Insurance			Policy		Reserves		Premiums
									Income		and		Policy		Expenses			Acquisition
											Policy-		Acquisition					Costs
											holders’		Costs
											Benefits
	2013
	Kemper Preferred		$	876.7	$	847.8	$	0.2	$	55.7	$	592.4	$	148.3	$	104.2		$	68	$	412.8	$	418.6
	Kemper Specialty		392.8		383.1		0.3		21.8		314.4		54.3		33.9			16.5		196.4		119.6
	Kemper Direct		123.4		111.3		—		13.4		62.5		4.6		30.1			1.2		133.4		32.1
	Life and Health (1)		632.9		N/A		0.2		209.9		387.9		46.7		271.5			217.2		3,222.80		28.6
	Other		—		N/A		0.1		13.9		—		—		(39.2		)	—		95.6		—
	Total		$	2,025.80	N/A		$	0.8	$	314.7	$	1,357.20	$	253.9	$	400.5		$	302.9	$	4,061.00	$	598.9
	2012
	Kemper Preferred		$	879.4	$	891.7	$	0.4	$	45	$	709	$	147.8	$	96		$	72.7	$	452.3	$	447.6
	Kemper Specialty		419.8		415.1		0.3		19		350.4		58.7		32.8			17.9		215.9		129.4
	Kemper Direct		168		147.3		—		13.9		129.5		6.1		51.1			1.5		177.8		44.3
	Life and Health (1)		639.9		N/A		0.1		204.3		393.1		44.4		266.4			211.3		3,168.60		29.6
	Other		—		N/A		—		13.7		—		—		(31.0		)	—		117.6		—
	Total		$	2,107.10	N/A		$	0.8	$	295.9	$	1,582.00	$	257	$	415.3		$	303.4	$	4,132.20	$	650.9
	2011
	Kemper Preferred		$	859.8	$	868.8	$	0.3	$	48.8	$	709.6	$	144.4	$	95.4
	Kemper Specialty		445.2		438.2		0.5		22.8		352.8		62.6		28.9
	Kemper Direct		222.7		209		0.1		17.4		197.6		8.8		67.5
	Life and Health (1)		645.9		N/A		0.1		200.5		385.7		44.9		263.7
	Other		—		N/A		—		8.5		—		—		(32.6		)
	Total		$	2,173.60	N/A		$	1	$	298	$	1,645.70	$	260.7	$	422.9
	-1	The Company’s Life and Health Insurance employee-agents also market certain property and casualty insurance products under common management. Accordingly, the Company includes the results of these property and casualty insurance products in its Life and Health Insurance segment.
	See Accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

Schedule_4_Reinsurance_Schedul

Schedule 4 - Reinsurance Schedule	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Abstract]	'
Reinsurance Schedule	'
	SCHEDULE IV
	KEMPER CORPORATION
	REINSURANCE SCHEDULE
	FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013, 2012 AND 2011
	(Dollars in Millions)
		Gross		Ceded to		Assumed		Net		Percentage
		Amount		Other		from Other		Amount		of Amount
				Companies		Companies				Assumed to
										Net
	Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Life Insurance in Force	$	21,006.00	$	576.4	$	229.5	$	20,659.10	1.1	%
	Premiums:
	Life Insurance	$	392.4	$	1.5	$	1.8	$	392.7	0.5	%
	Accident and Health Insurance	161.9		0.6		0.1		161.4		0.1	%
	Property and Liability Insurance	1,452.70		31.8		50.8		1,471.70		3.5	%
	Total Premiums	$	2,007.00	$	33.9	$	52.7	$	2,025.80	2.6	%
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Life Insurance in Force	$	21,340.40	$	610.4	$	242.9	$	20,972.90	1.2	%
	Premiums:
	Life Insurance	$	392.8	$	1.4	$	2	$	393.4	0.5	%
	Accident and Health Insurance	165.5		0.4		0.1		165.2		0.1	%
	Property and Liability Insurance	1,547.30		40.7		41.9		1,548.50		2.7	%
	Total Premiums	$	2,105.60	$	42.5	$	44	$	2,107.10	2.1	%
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Life Insurance in Force	$	21,627.80	$	662	$	256.9	$	21,222.70	1.2	%
	Premiums:
	Life Insurance	$	394.3	$	1.5	$	2.3	$	395.1	0.6	%
	Accident and Health Insurance	166.5		0.3		0.1		166.3		0.1	%
	Property and Liability Insurance	1,609.80		38.9		41.3		1,612.20		2.6	%
	Total Premiums	$	2,170.60	$	40.7	$	43.7	$	2,173.60	2	%
	See Accompanying Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

Summary_Of_Accounting_Policies1

Summary Of Accounting Policies And Accounting Changes (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Investments	'
	Investments
	Investments in Fixed Maturities include bonds, notes and redeemable preferred stocks. Investments in Fixed Maturities are classified as available for sale and reported at fair value. Net Investment Income, including amortization of purchased premiums and accretion of market discounts, on Investments in Fixed Maturities is recognized as interest earned using the effective yield method.
	Investments in Equity Securities include common and non-redeemable preferred stocks and other equity interests and are reported at fair value. Investments in common and non-redeemable preferred stocks with readily determinable fair values are classified as available for sale. Dividend income on investments in common and non-redeemable preferred stocks is recognized on the ex-dividend date. Other equity interests primarily consist of exchange traded funds and interests in limited liability companies and limited partnerships in which the Company’s interests are deemed minor. The Company’s share of distributed earnings from other equity interests is recognized as dividend income when received.
	Unrealized appreciation or depreciation, net of applicable deferred income taxes, on fixed maturities and equity securities is reported in AOCI included in Shareholders’ Equity.
	Equity Method Limited Liability Investments include investments in limited liability investment companies and limited partnerships in which the Company’s interests are not deemed minor and are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
	NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ACCOUNTING CHANGES (Continued)
	Short-term Investments include fixed maturities that mature within one year from the date of purchase, U.S. Treasury bills, money market mutual funds and repurchase agreements. Short-term Investments are reported at cost, which approximates fair value.
	Other Investments primarily include loans to policyholders and real estate. Loans to policyholders are carried at unpaid principal balance. Real estate is carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Real estate is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset using the straight-line method of depreciation. Real estate is evaluated for impairment when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. An impairment on real estate is recognized when the carrying value exceeds the sum of undiscounted projected future cash flows.
	Gains and losses on sales of investments are computed on the specific identification method and are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the period in which the sales occur. The Company regularly reviews its investment portfolio for factors that may indicate that a decline in fair value of an investment is other than temporary. Losses are computed on the specific identification method and reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the period that the decline is determined to be other than temporary. The portion of an impairment of an investment in a fixed maturity attributed to a credit loss is reported in Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings in the Consolidated Statement of Income, with the portion of the impairment that is not attributed to a credit loss reported in AOCI.
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	The Company uses a hierarchal framework which prioritizes and ranks the market observability of inputs used in fair value measurements. Market price observability is affected by a number of factors, including the type of asset or liability and the characteristics specific to the asset or liability being measured. Assets and liabilities with readily available, active, quoted market prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally are deemed to have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value. The Company classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into one of three levels as follows:
	•	Level 1 — Quoted prices in an active market for identical assets or liabilities;
	•	Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, and model-derived prices whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable; and
	•	Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability being measured.
	Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs are based on the Company’s market assumptions. Unobservable inputs require significant management judgment or estimation. In some cases, the inputs used to measure an asset or liability may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In those cases, the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire measurement. Such determination requires significant management judgment. In accordance with GAAP, the Company is not permitted to adjust quoted market prices in an active market.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	'
	Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
	Costs directly associated with the successful acquisition of business, principally commissions and certain premium taxes and policy issuance costs, are deferred. Costs deferred on property and casualty insurance contracts and short duration health insurance contracts are amortized over the period in which premiums are earned. Costs deferred on traditional life insurance products and other long-duration insurance contracts are primarily amortized over the anticipated premium-paying period of the related policies in proportion to the ratio of the annual premiums to the total premiums anticipated, which is estimated using the same assumptions used in calculating policy reserves.
Goodwill	'
	Goodwill
	The cost of an acquired entity over the fair value of net assets acquired is reported as Goodwill. Goodwill is not amortized, but rather is tested annually for recoverability or when certain triggering events require testing.
Insurance Reserves	'
	Insurance Reserves
	Reserves for losses and LAE on property and casualty insurance coverage and health insurance coverage represent the estimated claim cost and loss adjustment expense necessary to cover the ultimate net cost of investigating and settling all losses incurred and unpaid. Such estimates are based on individual case estimates for reported claims and estimates for incurred but not reported losses. These estimates are adjusted in the aggregate for ultimate loss expectations based on historical experience patterns and current economic trends, with any change in the estimated ultimate liabilities being reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the period of change. Changes in such estimates may be material.
	For traditional life insurance products, the reserves for future policy benefits are estimated on the net level premium method based on rates for expected mortality, lapse rates and interest rates, including provisions for adverse mortality. These assumptions vary by such characteristics as plan, age at issue and policy duration. Mortality assumptions are based on the Company’s historical experience and industry standards. Interest rate assumptions principally range from 3% to 7%. Lapse rate assumptions are based on actual and industry experience.
Other Receivables	'
	Other Receivables
	Other Receivables primarily include reinsurance recoverables and accrued investment income.
Other Assets	'
	Other Assets
	Other Assets primarily include property and equipment, internal use software, insurance licenses acquired in business combinations, the value of other intangible assets acquired and prepaid expenses. Property and equipment is depreciated over the useful lives of the assets, generally using the straight-line or double declining balance methods of depreciation depending on the asset involved. Internal use software is primarily amortized over the useful life of the asset using the straight-line method of amortization. Insurance licenses acquired in business combinations and other indefinite life intangibles are not amortized, but rather tested periodically for recoverability. Insurance Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes a charge of $1.4 million to write down the value of insurance licenses acquired for one of Kemper’s insurance subsidiaries to its estimated fair value.
	The Company accounts for the present value of the future profits embedded in life insurance in force acquired (“Life VIF”) based on actuarial estimates of the present value of estimated net cash flows. Life VIF was $41.2 million and $46.4 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Life VIF is amortized using the effective interest method using interest rates consistent with the rates in the underlying insurance contracts. The Company estimates that it will record Life VIF amortization, net of interest, of $4.6 million in 2014, $4.2 million in 2015, $3.7 million in 2016, $3.2 million in 2017 and $2.9 million in 2018. The Company evaluates the Life VIF for recoverability annually.
	The Company accounts for the present value of the future profits embedded in Property and Casualty Insurance Customer Relationships Acquired (“P&C Customer Relationships”) based on the present value of estimated future cash flows from the customer relationships acquired. P&C Customer Relationships was $15.8 million and $18.7 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. P&C Customer Relationships is amortized using the effective interest method. P&C Customer Relationships is tested for recoverability using undiscounted projections of future cash flows and written down to estimated fair value if the carrying value exceeds the sum of such projections of undiscounted cash flows. The Company recorded a loss of $13.5 million before tax for the year ended December 31, 2011 to write down the carrying value of P&C Customer Relationships related to the acquisition of Direct Response to its estimated fair value.
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	'
	Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
	Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities primarily include accrued salaries and commissions, pension benefits, postretirement medical benefits and accrued taxes, licenses and fees.
Recognition of Earned Premiums and Related Expenses	'
	Recognition of Earned Premiums and Related Expenses
	Property and casualty insurance and short duration health insurance premiums are deferred when written and recognized and earned ratably over the periods to which the premiums relate. Unearned Premiums represent the portion of the premiums written related to the unexpired portion of policies in force which has been deferred and is reported as a liability. A premium deficiency reserve is established if the sum of expected claim costs, claim adjustment expenses, unamortized deferred policy acquisition costs and
	NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ACCOUNTING CHANGES (Continued)
	maintenance costs exceeds the related unearned premiums. For each business segment, the analysis is performed at a product line level, namely automobile insurance, homeowners insurance and other insurance, which is consistent with the manner in which the Company acquires, services and measures profitability. Anticipated investment income is excluded from such analysis.
	Traditional life insurance premiums are recognized as revenue when due. Policyholders’ benefits are associated with related premiums to result in recognition of profits over the periods for which the benefits are provided using the net level premium method.
	Policyholders’ Benefits and Incurred Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses include provisions for future policy benefits under life and certain accident and health insurance contracts and provisions for reported claims, estimates for claims incurred but not reported and loss adjustment expenses. Benefit payments in excess of policy account balances are expensed.
Reinsurance	'
	Reinsurance
	In the normal course of business, Kemper’s insurance subsidiaries reinsure certain risks above certain retention levels with other insurance enterprises. These reinsurance agreements do not relieve Kemper’s insurance subsidiaries of their legal obligations to the policyholder. Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are included in Other Receivables.
	Gains related to long-duration reinsurance contracts are deferred and amortized over the life of the underlying reinsured policies. Losses related to long-duration reinsurance contracts are recognized immediately. Any gain or loss associated with reinsurance agreements for which Kemper’s insurance subsidiaries have been legally relieved of their obligations to the policyholder is recognized in the period of relief.
Income Tax	'
	Income Taxes
	Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is maintained for the portion of deferred income tax assets that the Company does not expect to recover. Increases in the valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets are recognized as
	income tax expense. Decreases in the valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets are recognized as income tax benefit. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period in which the change is enacted.
	The Company reports a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, in an income tax return. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments	'
	An aging of unrealized losses on the Company’s Investments in Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities at December 31, 2013 is presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Less Than 12 Months						12 Months or Longer						Total
		Fair			Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value			Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
	Fixed Maturities:
	U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities	$	95.8		$	(10.9	)	$	4.4		$	(0.8	)	$	100.2	$	(11.7	)
	States and Political Subdivisions	222.9			(20.1		)	2			(0.1		)	224.9		(20.2		)
	Corporate Securities:
	Bonds and Notes	699.8			(39.4		)	103.2			(8.3		)	803		(47.7		)
	Mortgage and Asset-backed	13.9			(0.1		)	1.1			—			15		(0.1		)
	Total Fixed Maturities	1,032.40			(70.5		)	110.7			(9.2		)	1,143.10		(79.7		)
	Equity Securities:
	Preferred Stocks:
	Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	22.5			(2.5		)	2.5			—			25		(2.5		)
	Other Industries	4.3			(0.1		)	0.7			—			5		(0.1		)
	Common Stocks:
	Manufacturing	5			(0.1		)	0.2			—			5.2		(0.1		)
	Other Industries	14.2			(0.9		)	0.5			—			14.7		(0.9		)
	Other Equity Interests:
	Exchange Traded Funds	67.6			(1.0		)	—			—			67.6		(1.0		)
	Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships	53.1			(0.9		)	5			(0.7		)	58.1		(1.6		)
	Total Equity Securities	166.7			(5.5		)	8.9			(0.7		)	175.6		(6.2		)
	Total	$	1,199.10		$	(76.0	)	$	119.6		$	(9.9	)	$	1,318.70	$	(85.9	)
	An aging of unrealized losses on the Company’s Investments in Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities at December 31, 2012 is presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Less Than 12 Months						12 Months or Longer						Total
		Fair			Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value			Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
	Fixed Maturities:
	U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities	$	40.8		$	(0.2	)	$	—		$	—		$	40.8	$	(0.2	)
	States and Political Subdivisions	6.3			(0.1		)	0.3			—			6.6		(0.1		)
	Corporate Securities:
	Bonds and Notes	268.5			(5.2		)	38.1			(2.3		)	306.6		(7.5		)
	Redeemable Preferred Stocks	—			—			0.4			—			0.4		—
	Mortgage and Asset-backed	—			—			1.7			(0.3		)	1.7		(0.3		)
	Total Fixed Maturities	315.6			(5.5		)	40.5			(2.6		)	356.1		(8.1		)
	Equity Securities:
	Preferred Stocks:
	Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	—			—			2.4			(0.1		)	2.4		(0.1		)
	Other Industries	2.3			(0.8		)	3.7			(0.1		)	6		(0.9		)
	Common Stocks:
	Manufacturing	6.3			(0.4		)	—			—			6.3		(0.4		)
	Other Industries	14.2			(0.4		)	1.3			(0.1		)	15.5		(0.5		)
	Other Equity Interests:
	Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships	5.5			(0.5		)	6.7			(0.9		)	12.2		(1.4		)
	Total Equity Securities	28.3			(2.1		)	14.1			(1.2		)	42.4		(3.3		)
	Total	$	343.9		$	(7.6	)	$	54.6		$	(3.8	)	$	398.5	$	(11.4	)
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings	'
	The following table sets forth the pre-tax amount of OTTI credit losses, recognized in Retained Earnings for Investments in Fixed Maturities held by the Company as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, for which a portion of the OTTI loss has been recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, and the corresponding changes in such amounts.
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Balance at Beginning of Year	$	4.6		$	3.9		$	2.4
	Additions for Previously Unrecognized OTTI Credit Losses	1.8			1.1			2.2
	Increases to Previously Recognized OTTI Credit Losses	7.3			—			—
	Reductions to Previously Recognized OTTI Credit Losses	—			(0.1		)	(0.7		)
	Reductions for Change in Impairment Status:
	From Status of Credit Loss to Status of Intent-to-sell or Required-to-sell	(3.2		)	—			—
	Reductions for Investments Sold During Period	(0.6		)	(0.3		)	—
	Balance at End of Year	$	9.9		$	4.6		$	3.9
	The components of Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Fixed Maturities	$	(10.3	)	$	(1.9	)	$	(2.2	)
	Equity Securities	(3.6		)	(1.9		)	(1.9		)
	Real Estate	—			(3.1		)	(7.2		)
	Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	$	(13.9	)	$	(6.9	)	$	(11.3	)
Schedule of Other Investments	'
	The carrying values of the Company’s Other Investments at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012
	Loans to Policyholders at Unpaid Principal	$	275.4		$	266.3
	Real Estate at Depreciated Cost	167.1			226.2
	Trading Securities at Fair Value	5			4.5
	Other	0.5			0.5
	Total	$	448		$	497.5
Investments in Fixed Maturities [Member]	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation	'
	The amortized cost and estimated fair values of the Company’s Investments in Fixed Maturities at December 31, 2012 were:
		Amortized			Gross Unrealized						Fair Value
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Cost			Gains			Losses
	U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities	$	384		$	45.1		$	(0.2	)	$	428.9
	States and Political Subdivisions	1,251.00			150.5			(0.1		)	1,401.40
	Corporate Securities:
	Bonds and Notes	2,615.50			385.4			(7.5		)	2,993.40
	Redeemable Preferred Stocks	30.1			2.5			—			32.6
	Mortgage and Asset-backed	3.2			1			(0.3		)	3.9
	Investments in Fixed Maturities	$	4,283.80		$	584.5		$	(8.1	)	$	4,860.20
	The amortized cost and estimated fair values of the Company’s Investments in Fixed Maturities at December 31, 2013 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Amortized			Gross Unrealized						Fair Value
		Cost			Gains			Losses
	U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities	$	351.1		$	22.8		$	(11.7	)	$	362.2
	States and Political Subdivisions	1,327.40			53.8			(20.2		)	1,361.00
	Corporate Securities:
	Bonds and Notes	2,636.40			205			(47.7		)	2,793.70
	Redeemable Preferred Stocks	6.6			0.8			—			7.4
	Mortgage and Asset-backed	49			1.8			(0.1		)	50.7
	Investments in Fixed Maturities	$	4,370.50		$	284.2		$	(79.7	)	$	4,575.00
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date	'
	The amortized cost and estimated fair values of the Company’s Investments in Fixed Maturities at December 31, 2013 by contractual maturity were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Amortized Cost			Fair Value
	Due in One Year or Less	$	81.3		$	82.9
	Due after One Year to Five Years	724.8			766
	Due after Five Years to Ten Years	1,304.40			1,324.40
	Due after Ten Years	2,051.10			2,183.40
	Asset-backed Securities Not Due at a Single Maturity Date	208.9			218.3
	Investments in Fixed Maturities	$	4,370.50		$	4,575.00
Investments in Equity Securities [Member]	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation	'
	Gross unrealized gains and gross unrealized losses on the Company’s Investments in Equity Securities at December 31, 2013 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Cost			Gross Unrealized						Fair Value
					Gains			Losses
	Preferred Stocks:
	Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	$	85.4		$	2.9		$	(2.5	)	$	85.8
	Other Industries	20.1			4.4			(0.1		)	24.4
	Common Stocks:
	Manufacturing	83.4			21.3			(0.1		)	104.6
	Other Industries	68.8			17			(0.9		)	84.9
	Other Equity Interests:
	Exchange Traded Funds	122			3.9			(1.0		)	124.9
	Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships	150.3			25.2			(1.6		)	173.9
	Investments in Equity Securities	$	530		$	74.7		$	(6.2	)	$	598.5
	Gross unrealized gains and gross unrealized losses on the Company’s Investments in Equity Securities at December 31, 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS				Gross Unrealized
		Cost			Gains			Losses			Fair Value
	Preferred Stocks:
	Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	$	75.4		$	3.9		$	(0.1	)	$	79.2
	Other Industries	18.4			3.8			(0.9		)	21.3
	Common Stocks:
	Manufacturing	67			20.9			(0.4		)	87.5
	Other Industries	59.1			8.1			(0.5		)	66.7
	Other Equity Interests:
	Exchange Traded Funds	119.6			6.3			—			125.9
	Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships	123.2			19.5			(1.4		)	141.3
	Investments in Equity Securities	$	462.7		$	62.5		$	(3.3	)	$	521.9

Goodwill_Tables

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Goodwill	'
	Goodwill balances by business segment at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013		2012
	Kemper Preferred	$	49.6	$	49.6
	Kemper Specialty	42.8		42.8
	Life and Health Insurance	219.4		219.4
	Total	$	311.8	$	311.8

Property_and_Casualty_Insuranc1

Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Abstract]	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims Adjustment Expense by Expense Type	'
	Property and Casualty Insurance Reserve activity for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Beginning Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves:
	Gross of Reinsurance at Beginning of Year	$	970.6		$	1,029.10		$	1,118.70
	Less Reinsurance Recoverables and Indemnification at Beginning of Year	66.2			74.5			78.1
	Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves, Net of Reinsurance and Indemnification at Beginning of Year	904.4			954.6			1,040.60
	Incurred Losses and LAE related to:
	Current Year:
	Continuing Operations	1,056.50			1,253.10			1,338.50
	Prior Years:
	Continuing Operations	(59.8		)	(25.2		)	(35.0		)
	Discontinued Operations	(4.8		)	(6.3		)	1.9
	Total Incurred Losses and LAE related to Prior Years	(64.6		)	(31.5		)	(33.1		)
	Total Incurred Losses and LAE	991.9			1,221.60			1,305.40
	Paid Losses and LAE related to:
	Current Year:
	Continuing Operations	682.2			801.4			887.7
	Prior Years:
	Continuing Operations	421.7			451.2			472.9
	Discontinued Operations	12.3			19.2			30.8
	Total Paid Losses and LAE related to Prior Years	434			470.4			503.7
	Total Paid Losses and LAE	1,116.20			1,271.80			1,391.40
	Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves, Net of Reinsurance and Indemnification at End of Year	780.1			904.4			954.6
	Plus Reinsurance and Indemnification Recoverables at End of Year	63.4			66.2			74.5
	Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves, Gross of Reinsurance at End of Year	$	843.5		$	970.6		$	1,029.10

Notes_Payable_Tables

Notes Payable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	'
	Total amortized cost of debt outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012
	Senior Notes:
	6.00% Senior Notes due May 15, 2017	$	357.9		$	357.3
	6.00% Senior Notes due November 30, 2015	249			248.6
	Mortgage Note Payable due September 1, 2013	—			5.5
	Total Notes Payable	$	606.9		$	611.4
Schedule of Interest Expense	'
	Interest Expense, including facility fees, accretion of discount and write-off of unamortized credit agreement issuance costs for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	$	1.4		$	1.9		$	2
	Senior Notes Payable:
	6.00% Senior Notes due May 15, 2017	22.2			22.1			22
	6.00% Senior Notes due November 30, 2015	15.4			15.4			15.4
	Mortgage Note Payable	0.2			0.4			0.4
	Interest Expense before Capitalization of Interest	39.2			39.8			39.8
	Capitalization of Interest	(0.9		)	(1.8		)	(2.5		)
	Total Interest Expense	$	38.3		$	38		$	37.3
Schedule of Interest Paid	'
	Interest Paid on Notes Payable, including facility fees, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	$	0.8		$	2.3		$	1.2
	Senior Notes Payable:
	6.00% Senior Notes due May 15, 2017	21.6			21.6			21.6
	6.00% Senior Notes due November 30, 2015	15			15			15.2
	Mortgage Note Payable	0.3			0.4			0.4
	Total Interest Paid	$	37.7		$	39.3		$	38.4

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Rent Expense	'
	Net rental expense for operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Minimum Rental Expense	$	28.3		$	33.2		$	31.5
	Less Sublease Rental Income	(1.8		)	(2.5		)	(2.1		)
	Net Rental Expense	$	26.5		$	30.7		$	29.4
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital and Operating Leases	'
	Future minimum lease payments under capital and operating leases at December 31, 2013 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Capital			Operating
		Leases			Leases
	2014	$	4.7		$	25.1
	2015	2.2			18.7
	2016	2.1			16.7
	2017	1.5			15.1
	2018	0.1			8.9
	2019 and Thereafter	—			15.3
	Total Future Payments	$	10.6		$	99.8
	Less Imputed Interest	(1.1		)
	Present Value of Minimum Capital Lease Payments	$	9.5

Longterm_Equitybased_Compensat1

Long-term Equity-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	'
	The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes pricing model for options granted during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, were as follows:
			2013					2012					2011
	RANGE OF VALUATION ASSUMPTIONS
	Expected Volatility		39.1	%	-	48.23	%	29.36	%	-	53.84	%	41.26	%	-	55.16	%
	Risk Free Interest Rate		0.62		-	1.38		0.16		-	1.26		1.3		-	2.87
	Expected Dividend Yield		2.83		-	3		2.92		-	3.26		3.15		-	3.38
	WEIGHTED-AVERAGE EXPECTED LIFE IN YEARS
	Employee Grants		4		-	7		1		-	7		3.5		-	7
	Director Grants		6					6					6
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award	'
	Option and SAR activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 is presented below:
			Shares			Weighted-			Weighted-		Aggregate
			Subject to			average			average		Intrinsic
			Options			Exercise Price			Remaining		Value
						Per Share ($)			Contractual		($ In Millions)
									Life (in Years)
	Outstanding at Beginning of the Year		3,192,054			$	40.53
	Granted		283,750			33.2
	Exercised		(364,750	)		25.32
	Forfeited or Expired		(567,381	)		42.83
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		2,543,673			41.38			3.57		$	9.3
	Vested and Expected to Vest at December 31, 2013		2,512,512			$	41.51		3.51		$	9
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013		2,226,795			$	42.81		2.87		$	6.3
Schedule of Options Outstanding	'
	Information pertaining to options outstanding at December 31, 2013 is presented below:
								Outstanding								Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Prices ($)							Shares			Weighted-			Weighted-		Shares		Weighted-
								Subject to			average			average		Subject to		average
								Options			Exercise Price			Remaining		Options		Exercise Price
											Per Share ($)			Contractual				Per Share ($)
														Life (in Years)
	$	10		-	$	15		16,750			$	13.55		5.1		16,750		$	13.55
	15.01			-	20			8,000			16.48			5.35		8,000		16.48
	20.01			-	25			38,250			23.43			6.07		38,250		23.43
	25.01			-	30			404,000			28.87			7.58		250,812		28.77
	30.01			-	35			255,375			33.19			9.08		91,685		32.72
	35.01			-	40			314,500			37.22			3.97		314,500		37.22
	40.01			-	45			311,868			43.57			0.71		311,868		43.57
	45.01			-	50			958,222			48.64			1.85		958,222		48.64
	50.01			-	55			236,708			50.51			0.36		236,708		50.51
	10			-	55			2,543,673			41.38			3.57		2,226,795		42.81
Time Vested Restricted Stock [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity	'
	Activity related to nonvested time-based restricted stock for the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:
		Time-based Restricted			Weighted-
		Shares			average
					Grant-date
					Fair Value
					Per Share
	Nonvested Balance at Beginning of the Year	126,349			$	26.19
	Granted	75,625			33.33
	Vested	(59,065	)		24.99
	Forfeited	(41,282	)		27.98
	Nonvested Balance at End of Period	101,627			$	31.48
Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity	'
	Activity related to nonvested performance-based restricted stock for the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:
		Performance-based Restricted			Weighted-
		Shares			average-
					Grant-date
					Fair Value
					Per Share
	Nonvested Balance at Beginning of the Year	187,075			$	36.7
	Granted	70,675			42.12
	Vested	(53,118	)		33.14
	Forfeited	(27,832	)		39.16
	Nonvested Balance at End of Period	176,800			$	39.54

Restructuring_Expenses_Tables

Restructuring Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Expenses [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	'
	Activity related to restructuring costs from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013		2012		2011
	Liability at the Beginning of Year:
	Employee Termination Costs	$	2.6	$	0.7	$	0.6
	Early Lease Termination Costs	2.3		1		0.1
	Other Associated Costs	—		—		—
	Liability at the Beginning of Year	4.9		1.7		0.7
	Expenses Incurred:
	Employee Termination Costs	1.8		5.1		2.1
	Early Lease Termination Costs	—		2		1.4
	Other Associated Costs	—		0.1		0.1
	Total Expenses Incurred	1.8		7.2		3.6
	Payments of:
	Employee Termination Costs	2.8		3.2		2
	Early Lease Termination Costs	1.4		0.7		0.5
	Other Associated Costs	—		0.1		0.1
	Total Payments	4.2		4		2.6
	Liability at End of Year:
	Employee Termination Costs	1.6		2.6		0.7
	Early Lease Termination Costs	0.9		2.3		1
	Other Associated Costs	—		—		—
	Liability at End of Year	$	2.5	$	4.9	$	1.7

Income_From_Continuing_Operati1

Income From Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share	'
	A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of Basic Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share and Diluted Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS
	Income from Continuing Operations	$	214.5	$	91.8	$	61.7
	Less Income from Continuing Operations Attributed to Restricted Shares	1.1		0.5		0.3
	Income from Continuing Operations Attributed to Unrestricted Shares	213.4		91.3		61.4
	Dilutive Effect on Income of Kemper Equity-based Compensation Equivalent Shares	—		—		—
	Diluted Income from Continuing Operations Attributed to Unrestricted Shares	$	213.4	$	91.3	$	61.4
	SHARES IN THOUSANDS
	Weighted-average Unrestricted Shares Outstanding	56,856.90		58,857.30		60,262.60
	Kemper Equity-based Compensation Equivalent Shares	126.7		141.7		103.9
	Weighted-Average Unrestricted Shares and Equivalent Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution	56,983.60		58,999.00		60,366.50
	PER UNRESTRICTED SHARE IN WHOLE DOLLARS
	Basic Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share	$	3.75	$	1.55	$	1.02
	Diluted Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share	$	3.74	$	1.54	$	1.02

Other_Comprehensive_Income_And1

Other Comprehensive Income And Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The components of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes:
	Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) Arising During the Period Year Reclassification Adjustment	$	(324.9	)	$	157.9		$	232.1
	Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	(37.9		)	(61.2		)	(30.9		)
	Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses)	(362.8		)	96.7			201.2
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Arising During the Year Before Reclassification Adjustment	0.2			1.6			0.4
	Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	—			—			—
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	0.2			1.6			0.4
	Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	61.6			(29.4		)	(53.9		)
	Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	25			16.2			8.7
	Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	86.6			(13.2		)	(45.2		)
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	$	(276.0	)	$	85.1		$	156.4
	The components of Other Comprehensive Income Tax Benefit (Expense) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Income Tax Benefit (Expense):
	Unrealized Holding Gains and Losses Arising During the Year Before Reclassification Adjustment	$	115.9		$	(55.9	)	$	(82.5	)
	Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	13.2			21.5			10.9
	Unrealized Holding Gains and Losses	129.1			(34.4		)	(71.6		)
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Arising During the Year Before Reclassification Adjustment	(0.1		)	(0.6		)	(0.1		)
	Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	—			—			—
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	(0.1		)	(0.6		)	(0.1		)
	Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	(21.6		)	10.3			19
	Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	(8.8		)	(5.7		)	(3.1		)
	Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	(30.4		)	4.6			15.9
	Other Comprehensive Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	$	98.6		$	(30.4	)	$	(55.8	)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The components of AOCI at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012
	Unrealized Gains on Investments, Net of Income Taxes:
	Available for Sale Fixed Maturities with Portion of OTTI Recognized in Earnings	$	0.3		$	1.4
	Other Net Unrealized Gains on Investments	175.5			408.1
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, Net of Income Taxes	0.8			0.7
	Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs, Net of Income Taxes	(41.3		)	(97.5		)
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	$	135.3		$	312.7
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Reclassification of AOCI from Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available For Sale Securities to:
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	$	51.8		$	65		$	35
	Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	(13.9		)	(3.8		)	(4.1		)
	Total Before Income Taxes	37.9			61.2			30.9
	Income Tax Expense	(13.2		)	(21.5		)	(10.9		)
	Reclassification from AOCI, Net of Income Taxes	24.7			39.7			20
	Reclassification of AOCI from Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs to:
	Interest and Other Expenses	(25.0		)	(16.2		)	(8.7		)
	Income Tax Benefit	8.8			5.7			3.1
	Reclassification from AOCI, Net of Income Taxes	(16.2		)	(10.5		)	(5.6		)
	Total Reclassification from AOCI to Net Income	$	8.5		$	29.2		$	14.4

Income_From_Investments_Tables

Income From Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment Income, Net [Abstract]	'
Investment Income	'
	Net Investment Income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Investment Income:
	Interest and Dividends on Fixed Maturities	$	235.5		$	246.1		$	246.6
	Dividends on Equity Securities	38			25.7			25.2
	Equity Method Limited Liability Investments	26.4			9.3			9.6
	Short-term Investments	0.1			0.2			0.1
	Real Estate	20.8			27.4			26
	Loans to Policyholders	19.8			18.9			17.7
	Other	—			0.1			0.3
	Total Investment Income	340.6			327.7			325.5
	Investment Expenses:
	Real Estate	18.3			26.1			25.9
	Other Investment Expenses	7.6			5.7			1.6
	Total Investment Expenses	25.9			31.8			27.5
	Net Investment Income	$	314.7		$	295.9		$	298
Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments	'
	The components of Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Fixed Maturities:
	Gains on Sales	$	30.9		$	56.9		$	14.2
	Losses on Sales	(0.4		)	(0.1		)	(0.1		)
	Equity Securities:
	Gains on Sales	21.8			8.3			34
	Losses on Sales	(0.5		)	(0.2		)	(13.5		)
	Equity Method Limited Liability Investments:
	Gains on Sales	2.5			—			—
	Real Estate:
	Gains on Sales	44.2			0.2			0.1
	Other Investments:
	Gains on Sales	0.1			—			—
	Losses on Sales	(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
	Net Gains (Losses) on Trading Securities	0.6			0.3			(0.9		)
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	$	99.1		$	65.4		$	33.7
	Gross Gains on Sales	$	99.5		$	65.4		$	48.3
	Gross Losses on Sales	(1.0		)	(0.3		)	(13.7		)
	Net Gains (Losses) on Trading Securities	0.6			0.3			(0.9		)
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	$	99.1		$	65.4		$	33.7
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings	'
	The following table sets forth the pre-tax amount of OTTI credit losses, recognized in Retained Earnings for Investments in Fixed Maturities held by the Company as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, for which a portion of the OTTI loss has been recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, and the corresponding changes in such amounts.
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Balance at Beginning of Year	$	4.6		$	3.9		$	2.4
	Additions for Previously Unrecognized OTTI Credit Losses	1.8			1.1			2.2
	Increases to Previously Recognized OTTI Credit Losses	7.3			—			—
	Reductions to Previously Recognized OTTI Credit Losses	—			(0.1		)	(0.7		)
	Reductions for Change in Impairment Status:
	From Status of Credit Loss to Status of Intent-to-sell or Required-to-sell	(3.2		)	—			—
	Reductions for Investments Sold During Period	(0.6		)	(0.3		)	—
	Balance at End of Year	$	9.9		$	4.6		$	3.9
	The components of Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Fixed Maturities	$	(10.3	)	$	(1.9	)	$	(2.2	)
	Equity Securities	(3.6		)	(1.9		)	(1.9		)
	Real Estate	—			(3.1		)	(7.2		)
	Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	$	(13.9	)	$	(6.9	)	$	(11.3	)

Insurance_Expenses_Tables

Insurance Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Insurance Expenses [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Insurance Expenses	'
	Insurance Expenses for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Commissions	$	345.7		$	366.1		$	363.5
	General Expenses	257.1			262.9			270.1
	Taxes, Licenses and Fees	42.8			44.7			46.4
	Total Costs Incurred	645.6			673.7			680
	Policy Acquisition Costs:
	Deferred	(253.4		)	(266.4		)	(268.5		)
	Amortized	253.9			257			260.7
	Net Policy Acquisition Costs Amortized (Deferred)	0.5			(9.4		)	(7.8		)
	Life VIF and P&C Customer Relationships Amortized	8.3			8			11.4
	Insurance Expenses	$	654.4		$	672.3		$	683.6

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Current and Deferred Income Tax Assets Table	'
	Current and Deferred Income Tax Assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012
	Current Income Tax Assets	$	—		$	5.4
	Deferred Income Tax Assets	31.8			6.6
	Valuation Allowance for State Income Taxes	—			(6.6		)
	Current and Deferred Income Tax Assets	$	31.8		$	5.4
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Liabilities Table	'
	The components of Liabilities for Income Taxes at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012
	Current Income Tax Liabilities	$	1.5		$	—
	Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	—			15.1
	Unrecognized Tax Benefits	6.8			6.4
	Liabilities for Income Taxes	$	8.3		$	21.5
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the Company’s Net Deferred Income Tax Assets and Deferred Income Tax Liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012
	Deferred Income Tax Assets:
	Insurance Reserves	$	76.4		$	79.3
	Unearned Premium Reserves	40.2			44.1
	Tax Capitalization of Policy Acquisition Costs	73.3			73.6
	Payroll and Employee Benefit Accruals	38.8			79.9
	Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	53.3			100.7
	Other	12.6			10.7
	Total Deferred Income Tax Assets	294.6			388.3
	Deferred Income Tax Liabilities:
	Investments	80			208.4
	Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	106			104.1
	Life VIF and P&C Customer Relationships	20.2			25.2
	Goodwill and Licenses	26.8			23.5
	Depreciable Assets	26			29.3
	Other	3.8			6.3
	Total Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	262.8			396.8
	Valuation Allowance for State Income Taxes	—			6.6
	Net Deferred Income Tax Assets (Liabilities)	$	31.8		$	(15.1	)
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards	'
	The expiration of the federal net operating loss carryforwards and the related deferred income tax assets is presented below by year of expiration.
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	NOL Carryforwards			Deferred Tax Asset
	Expiring in:
	2020	$	19		$	6.7
	2021 through 2025	32.9			11.5
	2026 through 2030	30			10.5
	2031 through 2032	70.4			24.6
	Total All Years	$	152.3		$	53.3
Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012				2011
	Balance at Beginning of Year	$	6.4		$	6.2			$	7.8
	Additions (Reductions) for Tax Positions of Current Period	0.1			—				(1.8		)
	Additions for Tax Positions of Prior Years	0.3			0.2				0.2
	Balance at End of Year	$	6.8		$	6.4			$	6.2
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	The components of Income Tax Expense from Continuing Operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012				2011
	Current Income Tax Expense	$	(49.4	)	$	(43.3	)		$	(43.4	)
	Deferred Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	(50.1		)	12.9				35.2
	Decrease (Increase) Unrecognized Tax Benefits	(0.4		)	(0.2		)		1.6
	Income Tax Expense	$	(99.9	)	$	(30.6	)		$	(6.6	)
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
	A reconciliation of the Statutory Federal Income Tax Expense and Rate to the Company’s Effective Income Tax Expense and Rate from Continuing Operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013						2012						2011
		Amount			Rate			Amount				Rate		Amount			Rate
	Statutory Federal Income Tax Expense	$	(110.0	)	35	%		$	(42.8	)		35	%	$	(23.9	)	35	%
	Tax-exempt Income and Dividends Received Deduction	10.6			(3.4	)		13.9				(11.4	)	17.7			(26.0	)
	State Income Taxes	(0.2		)	0.1			(0.8		)		0.7		(1.0		)	1.5
	Other, Net	(0.3		)	0.1			(0.9		)		0.7		0.6			(1.0	)
	Effective Income Tax Expense from Continuing Operations	$	(99.9	)	31.8	%		$	(30.6	)		25	%	$	(6.6	)	9.5	%
Comprehensive Income Tax Benefit and Expenses	'
	Comprehensive Income Tax Expense included in the Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012				2011
	Income Tax Expense:
	Continuing Operations	$	(99.9	)	$	(30.6	)		$	(6.6	)
	Discontinued Operations	(1.7		)	(7.3		)		(6.7		)
	Unrealized Depreciation (Appreciation) on Securities	129.1			(34.4		)		(71.6		)
	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments on Investments	(0.1		)	(0.6		)		(0.1		)
	Tax Effects from Postretirement Benefit Plans	(30.4		)	4.6				15.9
	Tax Effects from Long-Term Equity-based Compensation included in Paid-in Capital	0.2			(0.1		)		(1.0		)
	Comprehensive Income Tax Expense	$	(2.8	)	$	(68.4	)		$	(70.1	)

Pension_Benefits_Tables

Pension Benefits (Tables) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets	'
	Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets and Changes in Projected Benefit Obligation for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS
		2013				2012
	Fair Value of Plan Assets at Beginning of Year	$	457.6			$	441.3
	Actual Return on Plan Assets	34.5				38
	Employer Contributions	55				—
	Benefits Paid	(22.6		)		(21.5		)
	Settlement Benefits	—				(0.2		)
	Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	524.5				457.6
	Projected Benefit Obligation at Beginning of Year	553.9				499.2
	Service Cost	10.8				10.8
	Interest Cost	22.4				22.4
	Benefits Paid	(22.6		)		(21.5		)
	Settlement Benefits	—				(0.2		)
	Actuarial Losses (Gains)	(49.0		)		43.2
	Projected Benefit Obligation at End of Year	515.5				553.9
	Funded Status—Plan Assets in Excess (Deficit) of Projected Benefit Obligation	$	9			$	(96.3	)
	Amount Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
	Accumulated Actuarial Loss	$	(86.3	)		$	(166.4	)
	Prior Service Cost	—				0.1
	Amount Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	$	(86.3	)		$	(166.3	)
	Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$	496.2			$	531.3
Schedule of Assumptions Used	'
	The weighted-average discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used to estimate the components of the Projected Benefit Obligation at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
		2013			2012
	Discount Rate	4.9	%		4.05	%
	Rate of Increase in Future Compensation Levels	3.05			3.08
	used to develop the components of the Pension Expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
		2013			2012			2011
	Discount Rate	4.05	%		4.6	%		5.35	%
	Rate of Increase in Future Compensation Levels	3.08			3.27			2.47
	Expected Long Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	7			7			7
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	'
	Weighted-average asset allocations at December 31, 2013 and 2012 by asset category were:
	ASSET CATEGORY	2013			2012
	Cash and Short-term Investments	8	%		12	%
	Corporate Bonds and Notes	27			33
	Common and Preferred Stocks	34			31
	Exchange Traded Funds	22			17
	Other Assets	9			7
	Total	100	%		100	%
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure	'
	Fair value measurements for the Pension Plan’s assets at December 31, 2013 are summarized below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Quoted Prices				Significant				Significant			Fair Value
		in Active Markets				Other				Unobservable
		for Identical				Observable				Inputs
		Assets				Inputs				(Level 3)
		(Level 1)				(Level 2)
	Fixed Maturities:
	U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities	$	12.1			$	—			$	—		$	12.1
	States and Political Subdivisions	—				3.1				—			3.1
	Corporate Bonds and Notes	—				127				—			127
	Equity Securities:
	Preferred Stocks:
	Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	—				4				—			4
	Common Stocks:
	Manufacturing	97.5				7.8				—			105.3
	Other Industries	67.2				1.8				—			69
	Other Equity Interests:
	Exchange Traded Funds	111.7				—				—			111.7
	Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships	—				—				46.9			46.9
	Short-term Investments	42.6				—				—			42.6
	Receivables and Other	2.3				—				0.5			2.8
	Total	$	333.4			$	143.7			$	47.4		$	524.5
	Fair value measurements for the Pension Plan’s assets at December 31, 2012 are summarized below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Quoted Prices				Significant				Significant			Fair Value
		in Active Markets				Other				Unobservable
		for Identical				Observable				Inputs
		Assets				Inputs				(Level 3)
		(Level 1)				(Level 2)
	Fixed Maturities:
	U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities	$	6.1			$	—			$	—		$	6.1
	States and Political Subdivisions	—				3.3				—			3.3
	Corporate Bonds and Notes	—				142.7				—			142.7
	Equity Securities:
	Preferred Stocks:
	Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	—				3.4				—			3.4
	Common Stocks:
	Manufacturing	82.2				5.6				—			87.8
	Other Industries	48.2				0.7				—			48.9
	Other Equity Interests:
	Exchange Traded Funds	79.6				—				—			79.6
	Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships	—				—				26.9			26.9
	Short-term Investments	55.8				—				—			55.8
	Receivables and Other	2.5				—				0.6			3.1
	Total	$	274.4			$	155.7			$	27.5		$	457.6
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	'
	The following benefit payments (net of participant contributions), which consider expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Years Ending December 31,
		2014				2015				2016			2017			2018		2019-2023
	Pension Benefits	$	24.4			$	25.4			$	26.7		$	27.9		$	29.1	$	163.4
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The components of Comprehensive Pension (Income) Expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013				2012				2011
	Service Cost Earned During the Year	$	10.8			$	10.8			$	10.2
	Interest Cost on Projected Benefit Obligation	22.4				22.4				22.9
	Expected Return on Plan Assets	(29.7		)		(29.8		)		(24.4		)
	Amortization of Actuarial Loss	26.2				18.8				9.4
	Settlements	—				0.3				—
	Pension Expense Recognized in Consolidated Statements of Income	29.7				22.5				18.1
	Unrecognized Pension (Gain) Loss Arising During the Year	(53.8		)		34.8				52.4
	Amortization of Accumulated Unrecognized Pension Loss	(26.2		)		(18.8		)		(9.4		)
	Comprehensive Pension (Income) Expense	$	(50.3	)		$	38.5			$	61.1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets	'
	Additional information pertaining to the changes in the fair value of the Pension Plan’s assets classified as Level 3 for the year ended December 31, 2013 is presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Other Equity				Receivables				Total
		Interests				and Other
	Balance at Beginning of Year	$	26.9			$	0.6			$	27.5
	Return on Plan Assets Held	3.5				—				3.5
	Purchases, Sales and Settlements, Net	16.5				(0.1		)		16.4
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	46.9			$	0.5			$	47.4
	Additional information pertaining to the changes in the fair value of the Pension Plan’s assets classified as Level 3 for the year ended December 31, 2012 is presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Corporate Bonds				Other Equity				Receivables			Total
						Interests				and Other
	Balance at Beginning of Year	$	1			$	37.2			$	3.2		$	41.4
	Return on Plan Assets Held	—				1.7				0.1			1.8
	Purchases, Sales and Settlements, Net	—				(12.0		)		(2.7		)	(14.7		)
	Transfers out of Level 3	(1.0		)		—				—			(1.0		)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	—			$	26.9			$	0.6		$	27.5

Postretirement_Benefits_Other_1

Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions (Tables) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets	'
	Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets and Changes in Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS
		2013				2012
	Fair Value of Plan Assets at Beginning of Year	$	—			$	—
	Employer Contributions	2.9				3
	Plan Participants’ Contributions	1.2				1
	Benefits Paid	(4.1		)		(4.0		)
	Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	—				—
	Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation at Beginning of Year	42.8				44.7
	Service Cost	0.2				0.2
	Interest Cost	1.2				1.6
	Plan Participants’ Contributions	1.2				1
	Benefits Paid	(4.1		)		(4.0		)
	Medicare Part D Subsidy Received	—				1
	Actuarial Gains	(6.2		)		(5.5		)
	Obligations Transferred Into Plan	—				3.8
	Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation at End of Year	35.1				42.8
	Funded Status—Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets	$	(35.1	)		$	(42.8	)
	Actuarial Gain Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	$	18.4			$	13.4
Schedule of Assumptions Used	'
	The weighted-average discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used to develop OPEB Expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
		2013			2012			2011
	Discount Rate	3.15	%		4.25	%		4.4	%
	Rate of Increase in Future Compensation Levels	2.1			2.1			1.5
	The weighted-average discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used to develop the components of the Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
		2013			2012
	Discount Rate	4	%		3.15	%
	Rate of Increase in Future Compensation Levels	2.1			2.1
Schedule of Comprehensive Other Postretirement Employee Benefit Expense	'
	The components of Comprehensive OPEB (Income) Expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013				2012				2011
	Service Cost Earned During the Year	$	0.2			$	0.2			$	0.1
	Interest Cost on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation	1.2				1.6				1.9
	Amortization of Actuarial Gain	(1.2		)		(1.2		)		(0.6		)
	OPEB Expense Recognized in Consolidated Statements of Income	0.2				0.6				1.4
	Unrecognized OPEB (Gain) Loss Arising During the Year	(6.2		)		(5.5		)		4.4
	Amortization of Accumulated Unrecognized OPEB Gain	1.2				1.2				0.6
	Comprehensive OPEB (Income) Expense	$	(4.8	)		$	(3.7	)		$	6.4
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	'
	The following benefit payments (net of participant contributions), which consider expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Years Ending December 31,
		2014				2015				2016			2017			2018			2019-2023
	Benefit Payments:
	Excluding Medicare Part D Subsidy	$	4.1			$	4.2			$	4.2		$	4.1		$	3.9		$	16.4
	Expected Medicare Part D Subsidy	(0.4		)		(0.4		)		(0.4		)	(0.4		)	(0.4		)	(2.0		)
	Net Benefit Payments	$	3.7			$	3.8			$	3.8		$	3.7		$	3.5		$	14.4

Business_Segments_Tables

Business Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Assets	'
	Segment Assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012
	SEGMENT ASSETS
	Kemper Preferred	$	1,600.90		$	1,562.00
	Kemper Specialty	655.4			684.6
	Kemper Direct	392.3			453.3
	Life and Health Insurance	4,545.60			4,781.80
	Corporate and Other, Net	462.2			527.4
	Total Assets	$	7,656.40		$	8,009.10
Segment Revenues	'
	Segment Revenues for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	REVENUES
	Kemper Preferred:
	Earned Premiums	$	876.7		$	879.4		$	859.8
	Net Investment Income	55.7			45			48.8
	Other Income	0.2			0.4			0.3
	Total Kemper Preferred	932.6			924.8			908.9
	Kemper Specialty:
	Earned Premiums	392.8			419.8			445.2
	Net Investment Income	21.8			19			22.8
	Other Income	0.3			0.3			0.5
	Total Kemper Specialty	414.9			439.1			468.5
	Kemper Direct:
	Earned Premiums	123.4			168			222.7
	Net Investment Income	13.4			13.9			17.4
	Other Income	—			—			0.1
	Total Kemper Direct	136.8			181.9			240.2
	Life and Health Insurance:
	Earned Premiums	632.9			639.9			645.9
	Net Investment Income	209.9			204.3			200.5
	Other Income	0.2			0.1			0.1
	Total Life and Health Insurance	843			844.3			846.5
	Total Segment Revenues	2,327.30			2,390.10			2,464.10
	Net Realized Gains on the Sales of Investments	99.1			65.4			33.7
	Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	(13.9		)	(6.9		)	(11.3		)
	Other	14			13.7			8.5
	Total Revenues	$	2,426.50		$	2,462.30		$	2,495.00
Segment Operating Profit	'
	Segment Operating Profit for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	SEGMENT OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS)
	Kemper Preferred	$	87.7		$	(28.0	)	$	(40.6	)
	Kemper Specialty	12.3			(2.8		)	24.2
	Kemper Direct	39.6			(4.8		)	(47.2		)
	Life and Health Insurance	136.9			140.4			152.3
	Total Segment Operating Profit	276.5			104.8			88.7
	Corporate and Other Operating Loss	(47.3		)	(40.9		)	(42.8		)
	Total Operating Profit	229.2			63.9			45.9
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	99.1			65.4			33.7
	Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	(13.9		)	(6.9		)	(11.3		)
	Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes	$	314.4		$	122.4		$	68.3
Segment Net Income (Loss)	'
	Segment Net Operating Income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	SEGMENT NET OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
	Kemper Preferred	$	63.1		$	(11.2	)	$	(17.6	)
	Kemper Specialty	10.4			1.2			19.8
	Kemper Direct	27.1			(0.9		)	(27.5		)
	Life and Health Insurance	89.3			90.8			98.9
	Total Segment Net Operating Income	189.9			79.9			73.6
	Unallocated Net Operating Loss	(30.7		)	(26.1		)	(26.5		)
	Consolidated Net Operating Income	159.2			53.8			47.1
	Net Income (Loss) From:
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	64.4			42.5			21.9
	Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	(9.1		)	(4.5		)	(7.3		)
	Income from Continuing Operations	$	214.5		$	91.8		$	61.7
Segment Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	'
	Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs by Operating Segment for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	Kemper Preferred	$	148.3		$	147.8		$	144.4
	Kemper Specialty	54.3			58.7			62.6
	Kemper Direct	4.6			6.1			8.8
	Life and Health Insurance	46.7			44.4			44.9
	Total Amortization	$	253.9		$	257		$	260.7
Earned Premiums by Product Line	'
	Earned Premiums by product line for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013			2012			2011
	EARNED PREMIUMS
	Life	$	392.7		$	393.4		$	395.1
	Accident and Health	161.4			165.2			166.3
	Property and Casualty:
	Personal Lines:
	Automobile	959.1			1,050.10			1,129.40
	Homeowners	326.2			318			304.1
	Other Personal	134.1			136.9			138.7
	Total Personal Lines	1,419.40			1,505.00			1,572.20
	Commercial Automobile	52.3			43.5			40
	Total Earned Premiums	$	2,025.80		$	2,107.10		$	2,173.60

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures	'
	Summary financial information included in Income from Discontinued Operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS	2013			2012			2011
	Interest, Loan Fees and Earned Discounts	$	—		$	—		$	31.8
	Other Automobile Finance Revenues	—			—			1.4
	Gain on Sale of Loan Portfolios	—			12.9			4.5
	Total Automobile Finance Revenues	—			12.9			37.7
	Net Investment Income	—			—			0.5
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	—			—			0.4
	Total Revenues Included in Discontinued Operations	$	—		$	12.9		$	38.6
	Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations before Income Taxes:
	Results of Operations	$	—		$	(0.2	)	$	18.7
	Gain on Sale of Loan Portfolios	—			12.9			4.5
	Change in Estimate of Retained Liabilities Arising from Discontinued Operations	4.9			6.2			(3.7		)
	Income from Discontinued Operations before Income Taxes	4.9			18.9			19.5
	Income Tax Expense	(1.7		)	(7.3		)	(6.7		)
	Income from Discontinued Operations	$	3.2		$	11.6		$	12.8
	Income from Discontinued Operations Per Unrestricted Share:
	Basic	$	0.06		$	0.2		$	0.21
	Diluted	$	0.06		$	0.2		$	0.21

Catatrophe_Reinsurance_Tables

Catatrophe Reinsurance (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Reinsurance Transactions [Abstract]	'
Reinsurance Retention Policy	'
	Coverage for each catastrophe reinsurance program effective January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 is provided in various layers as presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Catastrophe Losses and				Percentage
		LAE				of Coverage
		In Excess of		Up to
	Kemper Preferred, Kemper Direct and Kemper Specialty Segments:
	Retained	$	—	$	50	—	%
	1st Layer of Coverage	50		100		65
	2nd Layer of Coverage	100		200		95
	3rd Layer of Coverage	200		350		90
	4th Layer of Coverage	350		450		50
	Life and Health Segment—Property Insurance Operations:
	Retained	$	—	$	8	—	%
	1st Layer of Coverage	8		15		70
	2nd Layer of Coverage	15		40		70
	Coverage for each catastrophe reinsurance program effective January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 is provided in various layers as presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Catastrophe Losses and				Percentage
		LAE				of Coverage
		In Excess of		Up to
	Kemper Preferred, Kemper Direct and Kemper Specialty Segments:
	Retained	$	—	$	50	—	%
	1st Layer of Coverage	50		100		65
	2nd Layer of Coverage	100		200		95
	3rd Layer of Coverage	200		350		90
	4th Layer of Coverage	350		450		50
	Coverage for each catastrophe reinsurance program effective January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 is provided in various layers as presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Catastrophe Losses and				Percentage
		LAE				of Coverage
		In Excess of		Up to
	Kemper Preferred Segment:
	Retained	$	—	$	50	—	%
	1st Layer of Coverage	50		100		65
	2nd Layer of Coverage	100		200		95
	3rd Layer of Coverage	200		350		90
	Kemper Direct and Kemper Specialty Segments:
	Retained	$	—	$	3	—	%
	1st Layer of Coverage	3		16		100
	Life and Health Segment—Property Insurance Operations:
	Retained	$	—	$	8	—	%
	1st Layer of Coverage	8		15		70
	2nd Layer of Coverage	15		40		100
Catastrophe Reinsurance Premiums	'
	Reinsurance premiums for the Company’s primary catastrophe reinsurance programs, the Kemper Preferred NC Program and the FHCF Program reduced earned premiums for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 by the following:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013		2012		2011
	Kemper Preferred	$	23.2	$	24.6	$	20
	Kemper Specialty	0.1		0.1		0.1
	Kemper Direct	0.3		0.4		0.8
	Life and Health Insurance	—		2		2.3
	Total Ceded Catastrophe Reinsurance Premiums	$	23.6	$	27.1	$	23.2
Catastrophe Losses and LAE, Net Reinsurance Recoveries	'
	Catastrophe losses and LAE (including reserve development), net of reinsurance recoveries, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 by business segment are presented below.
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	2013		2012		2011
	Kemper Preferred	$	29.2	$	99.2	$	138.7
	Kemper Specialty	3.7		4.9		3.9
	Kemper Direct	1.7		8		7.2
	Life and Health Insurance	1.6		6.1		7.6
	Total Catastrophe Losses and LAE	$	36.2	$	118.2	$	157.4

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'
	The valuation of assets measured at fair value in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2013 is summarized below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Fair Value Measurements											Fair Value
		Quoted Prices				Significant				Significant
		in Active Markets				Other				Unobservable
		for Identical				Observable				Inputs
		Assets				Inputs				(Level 3)
		(Level 1)				(Level 2)
	Fixed Maturities:
	U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities	$	121.2			$	241			$	—		$	362.2
	States and Political Subdivisions	—				1,361.00				—			1,361.00
	Corporate Securities:
	Bonds and Notes	—				2,429.60				364.1			2,793.70
	Redeemable Preferred Stocks	—				—				7.4			7.4
	Mortgage and Asset-backed	—				1.5				49.2			50.7
	Total Investments in Fixed Maturities	121.2				4,033.10				420.7			4,575.00
	Equity Securities:
	Preferred Stocks:
	Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	—				80.8				5			85.8
	Other Industries	—				10.5				13.9			24.4
	Common Stocks:
	Manufacturing	95.1				7.3				2.2			104.6
	Other Industries	71.7				2.2				11			84.9
	Other Equity Interests:
	Exchange Traded Funds	124.9				—				—			124.9
	Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships	—				—				173.9			173.9
	Total Investments in Equity Securities	291.7				100.8				206			598.5
	Other Investments:
	Trading Securities	5				—				—			5
	Total	$	417.9			$	4,133.90			$	626.7		$	5,178.50
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had unfunded commitments to invest an additional $121.1 million in certain limited liability companies and limited partnerships that are reportable as Other Equity Interests.
	NOTE 22. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)
	The valuation of assets measured at fair value in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2012 is summarized below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Fair Value Measurements											Fair Value
		Quoted Prices				Significant				Significant
		in Active Markets				Other				Unobservable
		for Identical				Observable				Inputs
		Assets				Inputs				(Level 3)
		(Level 1)				(Level 2)
	Fixed Maturities:
	U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities	$	135.8			$	293.1			$	—		$	428.9
	States and Political Subdivisions	—				1,401.40				—			1,401.40
	Corporate Securities:
	Bonds and Notes	—				2,632.40				361			2,993.40
	Redeemable Preferred Stocks	—				27.9				4.7			32.6
	Mortgage and Asset-backed	—				3.8				0.1			3.9
	Total Investments in Fixed Maturities	135.8				4,358.60				365.8			4,860.20
	Equity Securities:
	Preferred Stocks:
	Finance, Insurance and Real Estate	—				79.2				—			79.2
	Other Industries	—				15.3				6			21.3
	Common Stocks:
	Manufacturing	79.6				6				1.9			87.5
	Other Industries	60.1				1.2				5.4			66.7
	Other Equity Interests:
	Exchange Traded Funds	125.9				—				—			125.9
	Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships	—				—				141.3			141.3
	Total Investments in Equity Securities	265.6				101.7				154.6			521.9
	Other Investments:
	Trading Securities	4.5				—				—			4.5
	Total	$	405.9			$	4,460.30			$	520.4		$	5,386.60
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information	'
	The table below presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized by the Company in determining fair values for investments in corporate bonds and notes classified as Level 3 at December 31, 2013.
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Unobservable Input		Total Fair Value				Range of Unobservable Inputs					Weighted Average Yield
	Investment Grade	Market Yield		$	108.5			1	%	-	6	%	4.3	%
	Non-investment Grade:
	Senior Debt	Market Yield		93.9				4.2		-	15.6		8.6
	Junior Debt	Market Yield		153.5				8.8		-	26.6		14.2
	Other Debt	Various		8.2
	Bonds and Notes Classified as Level 3			$	364.1
	The table below presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized by the Company in determining fair values for investments in corporate bonds and notes classified as Level 3 at December 31, 2012.
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Unobservable Input		Total Fair Value				Range of Unobservable Inputs					Weighted Average Yield
	Investment Grade	Market Yield		$	94.6			1.3	%	-	6.3	%	4	%
	Non-investment Grade:
	Senior Debt	Market Yield		77.7				5.7		-	18		9.1
	Junior Debt	Market Yield		173.2				8.8		-	21.4		14.8
	Other Debt	Various		15.5
	Bonds and Notes Classified as Level 3			$	361
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	'
	Information by security type pertaining to the changes in the fair value of the Company’s investments classified as Level 3 for the year ended December 31, 2013 is presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Fixed Maturities											Equity Securities
		Corporate				Redeemable				Mortgage			Preferred			Other			Total
		Bonds				Preferred				and Asset-			and			Equity
		and				Stocks				backed			Common			Interests
		Notes											Stocks
	Balance at Beginning of Year	$	361			$	4.7			$	0.1		$	13.3		$	141.3		$	520.4
	Total Gains (Losses):
	Included in Consolidated Statement of Income	(7.9		)		0.2				0.3			(1.0		)	(1.6		)	(10.0		)
	Included in Other Comprehensive Income	(7.8		)		(1.3		)		(0.1		)	4.6			5.6			1
	Purchases	145.1				5.1				48.6			15.9			55.4			270.1
	Settlements	(123.2		)		(1.3		)		(0.1		)	—			(26.8		)	(151.4		)
	Sales	(0.1		)		—				(2.0		)	(0.7		)	—			(2.8		)
	Transfers into Level 3	5.8				—				2.4			—			—			8.2
	Transfers out of Level 3	(8.8		)		—				—			—			—			(8.8		)
	Balance at End of Year	$	364.1			$	7.4			$	49.2		$	32.1		$	173.9		$	626.7
	Information by security type pertaining to the changes in the fair value of the Company’s investments classified as Level 3 for the year ended December 31, 2012 is presented below:
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS	Fixed Maturities											Equity Securities						Total
		Corporate				Redeemable				Mortgage			Preferred			Other
		Bonds				Preferred				and Asset-			and			Equity
		and				Stocks				backed			Common			Interests
		Notes											Stocks
	Balance at Beginning of Year	$	235.1			$	6.1			$	0.3		$	13.5		$	93.1		$	348.1
	Total Gains (Losses):
	Included in Consolidated Statement of Income	4				(0.4		)		—			3.2			—			6.8
	Included in Other Comprehensive Income	1.4				0.5				—			(1.3		)	8.3			8.9
	Purchases	199.7				0.1				—			1.6			52			253.4
	Settlements	(73.1		)		(1.6		)		(0.2		)	—			(12.1		)	(87.0		)
	Sales	(0.9		)		—				—			(3.7		)	—			(4.6		)
	Transfers into Level 3	0.9				—				—			—			—			0.9
	Transfers out of Level 3	(6.1		)		—				—			—			—			(6.1		)
	Balance at End of Year	$	361			$	4.7			$	0.1		$	13.3		$	141.3		$	520.4

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio1

Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	'
		Three Months Ended (Unaudited)												Year Ended
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS	Mar 31,			Jun 30,			Sep 30,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,
		2013			2013			2013			2013			2013
	Revenues:
	Earned Premiums	$	509.9		$	512.8		$	507.5		$	495.6		$	2,025.80
	Net Investment Income	80.8			74.6			82.4			76.9			314.7
	Other Income	0.2			0.2			0.1			0.3			0.8
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	26.9			2.3			49.1			20.8			99.1
	Other-than-temporary Impairment Losses:
	Total Other-than-temporary Impairment Losses	(2.4		)	(2.3		)	(3.5		)	(7.6		)	(15.8		)
	Portion of Losses Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	0.5			1.3			0.1			—			1.9
	Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	(1.9		)	(1.0		)	(3.4		)	(7.6		)	(13.9		)
	Total Revenues	615.9			588.9			635.7			586			2,426.50
	Expenses:
	Policyholders’ Benefits and Incurred Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses	349.2			354.2			338.3			315.5			1,357.20
	Insurance Expenses	158.3			163.1			170.1			162.9			654.4
	Interest and Other Expenses	23.8			25.2			25.3			26.2			100.5
	Total Expenses	531.3			542.5			533.7			504.6			2,112.10
	Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes	84.6			46.4			102			81.4			314.4
	Income Tax Expense	(26.0		)	(13.9		)	(33.4		)	(26.6		)	(99.9		)
	Income from Continuing Operations	58.6			32.5			68.6			54.8			214.5
	Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations	(0.2		)	1.5			1.5			0.4			3.2
	Net Income	$	58.4		$	34		$	70.1		$	55.2		$	217.7
	Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share:
	Basic	$	1		$	0.56		$	1.21		$	0.98		$	3.75
	Diluted	$	1		$	0.56		$	1.21		$	0.98		$	3.74
	Net Income Per Unrestricted Share:
	Basic	$	1		$	0.59		$	1.24		$	0.99		$	3.81
	Diluted	$	1		$	0.59		$	1.23		$	0.99		$	3.8
	Dividends Paid to Shareholders Per Share	$	0.24		$	0.24		$	0.24		$	0.24		$	0.96
	The sum of quarterly per share amounts does not equal per share amounts for the year due to differences in weighted-average shares and/or equivalent shares outstanding for each of the periods presented.
	NOTE 25. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
		Three Months Ended (Unaudited)												Year Ended
	DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS	Mar 31,			Jun 30,			Sep 30,			Dec 31,			Dec 31,
		2012			2012			2012			2012			2012
	Revenues:
	Earned Premiums	$	529.2		$	529.8		$	527.3		$	520.8		$	2,107.10
	Net Investment Income	77.4			75.2			70.4			72.9			295.9
	Other Income	0.2			0.2			0.2			0.2			0.8
	Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	4.9			4.1			50.9			5.5			65.4
	Other-than-temporary Impairment Losses:
	Total Other-than-temporary Impairment Losses	(0.5		)	(0.4		)	(3.2		)	(3.1		)	(7.2		)
	Portion of Losses Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	—			—			—			0.3			0.3
	Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	(0.5		)	(0.4		)	(3.2		)	(2.8		)	(6.9		)
	Total Revenues	611.2			608.9			645.6			596.6			2,462.30
	Expenses:
	Policyholders’ Benefits and Incurred Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses	376.6			423.8			368.7			413			1,582.10
	Insurance Expenses	162.4			167.7			172.7			169.5			672.3
	Interest and Other Expenses	21.8			20.9			22.7			20.1			85.5
	Total Expenses	560.8			612.4			564.1			602.6			2,339.90
	Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes	50.4			(3.5		)	81.5			(6.0		)	122.4
	Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	(14.1		)	5.1			(25.9		)	4.3			(30.6		)
	Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations	36.3			1.6			55.6			(1.7		)	91.8
	Income from Discontinued Operations	7.3			0.7			—			3.6			11.6
	Net Income	$	43.6		$	2.3		$	55.6		$	1.9		$	103.4
	Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share:
	Basic	$	0.61		$	0.03		$	0.95		$	(0.03	)	$	1.55
	Diluted	$	0.6		$	0.03		$	0.95		$	(0.03	)	$	1.54
	Net Income Per Unrestricted Share:
	Basic	$	0.73		$	0.04		$	0.95		$	0.03		$	1.75
	Diluted	$	0.72		$	0.04		$	0.95		$	0.03		$	1.74
	Dividends Paid to Shareholders Per Share	$	0.24		$	0.24		$	0.24		$	0.24		$	0.96
	The sum of quarterly per share amounts does not equal per share amounts for the year due to differences in weighted-average shares and/or equivalent shares outstanding for each of the periods presented.

Summary_Of_Accounting_Policies2

Summary Of Accounting Policies And Accounting Changes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounting Policy Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	$1.40	'	'
Traditional Life, Interest Rate, Low End	3.00%	'	'
Traditional Life, Interest Rate, High End	7.00%	'	'
Impairment of P&C Customer Relationships Acquired	0	0	13.5
Life Insurance Product Line [Member]	'	'	'
Accounting Policy Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'
Present Value of Future Insurance Profits	41.2	46.4	'
Expected Amortization Expense of Ending Present Value of Future Insurance Profits, Year One	4.6	'	'
Expected Amortization Expense of Ending Present Value of Future Insurance Profits, Year Two	4.2	'	'
Expected Amortization Expense of Ending Present Value of Future Insurance Profits, Year Three	3.7	'	'
Expected Amortization Expense of Ending Present Value of Future Insurance Profits, Year Four	3.2	'	'
Expected Amortization Expense of Ending Present Value of Future Insurance Profits, Year Five	2.9	'	'
Property and Casualty Insurance [Member]	'	'	'
Accounting Policy Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'
Present Value of Future Insurance Profits	$15.80	$18.70	'

Investments_Amortized_Cost_and

Investments - Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of investments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Amortized Cost	$4,370.50	$4,283.80
Gross Unrealized Gains	284.2	584.5
Gross Unrealized Losses	-79.7	-8.1
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	4,575	4,860.20
US Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Amortized Cost	351.1	384
Gross Unrealized Gains	22.8	45.1
Gross Unrealized Losses	-11.7	-0.2
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	362.2	428.9
States and Political Subdivisions [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Amortized Cost	1,327.40	1,251
Gross Unrealized Gains	53.8	150.5
Gross Unrealized Losses	-20.2	-0.1
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	1,361	1,401.40
Corporate Bonds and Notes [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Amortized Cost	2,636.40	2,615.50
Gross Unrealized Gains	205	385.4
Gross Unrealized Losses	-47.7	-7.5
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	2,793.70	2,993.40
Redeemable Preferred Stocks [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Amortized Cost	6.6	30.1
Gross Unrealized Gains	0.8	2.5
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	7.4	32.6
Mortgage and Asset Backed [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Amortized Cost	49	3.2
Gross Unrealized Gains	1.8	1
Gross Unrealized Losses	-0.1	-0.3
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	50.7	3.9
Collateralized Loan Obligations [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	44.7	'
Collateralized Debt Obligations [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	4.6	2.3
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	1.2	1.3
Other Asset Backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	$0.20	$0.30

Investments_Schedule_of_Contra

Investments - Schedule of Contractual Maturity (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Due in One Year or Less, Amortized Cost	$81.30	'
Due in One Year or Less, Fair Value	82.9	'
Due after One Year to Five Years, Amortized Cost	724.8	'
Due after One Year to Five Years, Fair Value	766	'
Due after Five Years to Ten Years, Amortized Cost	1,304.40	'
Due after Five Years to Ten Years, Fair Value	1,324.40	'
Due after Ten Years, Amortized Cost	2,051.10	'
Due after Ten Years, Fair Value	2,183.40	'
Asset-backed Securities Not Due at a Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost	208.9	'
Asset-backed Securities Not Due at a Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	218.3	'
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Amortized Cost	4,370.50	4,283.80
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	4,575	4,860.20
Other Non-Governmental Issuers [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Asset-backed Securities Not Due at a Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	50.7	'
Government National Mortgage Association Certificates and Obligations (GNMA) [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Asset-backed Securities Not Due at a Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	155.9	'
Federal National Mortgage Association Certificates and Obligations (FNMA) [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Asset-backed Securities Not Due at a Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	11.3	'
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Certificates and Obligations (FHLMC) [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Asset-backed Securities Not Due at a Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	$0.40	'

Investments_Unrealized_Gains_a

Investments - Unrealized Gains and Gross Unrealized Losses in Investment in Equity Securities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Equity Securities at Cost	$530	$462.70
Gross Unrealized Gains	74.7	62.5
Gross Unrealized Losses	-6.2	-3.3
Equity Securities at Fair Value	598.5	521.9
Preferred Stocks Finance, Insurance and Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Equity Securities at Cost	85.4	75.4
Gross Unrealized Gains	2.9	3.9
Gross Unrealized Losses	-2.5	-0.1
Equity Securities at Fair Value	85.8	79.2
Preferred Stocks Other Industries [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Equity Securities at Cost	20.1	18.4
Gross Unrealized Gains	4.4	3.8
Gross Unrealized Losses	-0.1	-0.9
Equity Securities at Fair Value	24.4	21.3
Common Stocks Manufacturing [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Equity Securities at Cost	83.4	67
Gross Unrealized Gains	21.3	20.9
Gross Unrealized Losses	-0.1	-0.4
Equity Securities at Fair Value	104.6	87.5
Common Stock Other Industries [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Equity Securities at Cost	68.8	59.1
Gross Unrealized Gains	17	8.1
Gross Unrealized Losses	-0.9	-0.5
Equity Securities at Fair Value	84.9	66.7
Exchange Traded Funds [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Equity Securities at Cost	122	119.6
Gross Unrealized Gains	3.9	6.3
Gross Unrealized Losses	-1	0
Equity Securities at Fair Value	124.9	125.9
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Equity Securities at Cost	150.3	123.2
Gross Unrealized Gains	25.2	19.5
Gross Unrealized Losses	-1.6	-1.4
Equity Securities at Fair Value	$173.90	$141.30

Investments_Aging_of_Unrealize

Investments - Aging of Unrealized Losses on Investments in Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
	issuer
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Other Receivables	$206,100,000	$193,100,000
Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	343,900,000	1,199,100,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-7,600,000	-76,000,000
Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	54,600,000	119,600,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-3,800,000	-9,900,000
Available-for-sale-Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Securities that have had Recognized Credit Losses in Earnings, Aggregate Losses	-300,000	0
Available For Sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Securities that have had Recognized Credit Losses in Earnings, Aggregate Losses	0	-300,000
Fair Value	398,500,000	1,318,700,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-11,400,000	-85,900,000
Available For Sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Related to Securities that have Previously Recognized Foregin Currency Impairment	100,000	'
US Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	40,800,000	95,800,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-200,000	-10,900,000
Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	4,400,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	0	-800,000
Fair Value	40,800,000	100,200,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-200,000	-11,700,000
States and Political Subdivisions [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	6,300,000	222,900,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-100,000	-20,100,000
Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	300,000	2,000,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	0	-100,000
Fair Value	6,600,000	224,900,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-100,000	-20,200,000
Corporate Bonds and Notes [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	268,500,000	699,800,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-5,200,000	-39,400,000
Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	38,100,000	103,200,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-2,300,000	-8,300,000
Fair Value	306,600,000	803,000,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-7,500,000	-47,700,000
Investments in Fixed Maturities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Other Receivables	0	2,500,000
Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	315,600,000	1,032,400,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-5,500,000	-70,500,000
Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	40,500,000	110,700,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-2,600,000	-9,200,000
Fair Value	356,100,000	1,143,100,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-8,100,000	-79,700,000
Redeemable Preferred Stocks [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	0	'
Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	400,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	0	'
Fair Value	400,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	0	'
Mortgage and Asset Backed [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0	13,900,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	0	-100,000
Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	1,700,000	1,100,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-300,000	0
Fair Value	1,700,000	15,000,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-300,000	-100,000
Preferred Stocks Finance, Insurance and Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0	22,500,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	0	-2,500,000
Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	2,400,000	2,500,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-100,000	0
Fair Value	2,400,000	25,000,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-100,000	-2,500,000
Preferred Stocks Other Industries [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	2,300,000	4,300,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-800,000	-100,000
Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	3,700,000	700,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-100,000	0
Fair Value	6,000,000	5,000,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-900,000	-100,000
Common Stocks Manufacturing [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	6,300,000	5,000,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-400,000	-100,000
Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	200,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	0	0
Fair Value	6,300,000	5,200,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-400,000	-100,000
Common Stock Other Industries [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	14,200,000	14,200,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-400,000	-900,000
Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	1,300,000	500,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-100,000	0
Fair Value	15,500,000	14,700,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-500,000	-900,000
Exchange Traded Funds [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	'	67,600,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	'	-1,000,000
Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	'	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	'	0
Fair Value	'	67,600,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	'	-1,000,000
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	5,500,000	53,100,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-500,000	-900,000
Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	6,700,000	5,000,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-900,000	-700,000
Fair Value	12,200,000	58,100,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-1,400,000	-1,600,000
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	28,300,000	166,700,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-2,100,000	-5,500,000
Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	14,100,000	8,900,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-1,200,000	-700,000
Fair Value	42,400,000	175,600,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-3,300,000	-6,200,000
External Credit Rating, Investment Grade [Member] | Investments in Fixed Maturities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-3,800,000	-74,200,000
External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member] | Investments in Fixed Maturities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses Accumulated in Investments	-4,300,000	-5,500,000
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Aggregate Losses Related to Securities that have Previously Recognized Foregin Currency Impairment	($100,000)	'
Number of Issuers of Available for Sales Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Possition Aggregate Losses Related to Securities that have Previously Recognized Foreign Currency impairment	1	'
Percentage of Unrealized Loss Postion to Amortized Cost Basis of Available for Sale Security Average	3.00%	5.00%

Investments_OTTI_losses_Recogn

Investments - OTTI losses Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (Fixed Maturities [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fixed Maturities [Member]	'	'	'
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Year	$4.60	$3.90	$2.40
Additions for Previously Unrecognized OTTI Credit Losses	1.8	1.1	2.2
Increases to Previously Recognized OTTI Credit Losses	7.3	0	0
Reductions to Previously Recognized OTTI Credit Losses	0	-0.1	-0.7
Reduction due to Intent to Sell Investments	-3.2	0	0
Reductions for Investments Sold During Period	-0.6	-0.3	0
Balance at End of Year	$9.90	$4.60	$3.90

Investments_Equity_Method_LLCs

Investments - Equity Method LLCs (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investments Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale-Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Securities that have had Recognized Credit Losses in Earnings, Aggregate Losses	$0	($300,000)	'
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets	3,392,100,000	3,643,600,000	'
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities	576,300,000	421,000,000	'
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)	181,100,000	134,600,000	-13,800,000
Equity Method Limited Liability Investments at Cost Plus Cumulative Undistributed Earnings	245,100,000	253,000,000	'
Outstanding Commitments to Fund Equity Method Limited Liability Investments	$50,400,000	'	'

Investments_Other_Investments_

Investments - Other Investments Carrying Values (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013
				The Kemper Building [Member]
Investments Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Loans to Policyholders at Unpaid Principal	$275.40	$266.30	'	'
Real Estate at Depreciated Cost	167.1	226.2	'	'
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	5	4.5	'	'
Other	0.5	0.5	'	'
Total Investments	448	497.5	'	'
Investment Holdings [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Investment Real Estate	'	'	'	43.6
Sales of Investment Real Estate	$102.70	$6	$0.30	$101.50

Investments_Estimated_Fair_Val

Investments - Estimated Fair Value of Investments in Fixed Maturities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	$284,200,000	$584,500,000
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss Accumulated in Investments	79,700,000	8,100,000
Other Receivables	193,100,000	206,100,000
Asset-backed Securities Not Due at a Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	218,300,000	'
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	4,575,000,000	4,860,200,000
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	329,800,000	431,400,000
US Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	22,800,000	45,100,000
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss Accumulated in Investments	11,700,000	200,000
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	362,200,000	428,900,000
Government National Mortgage Association Certificates and Obligations (GNMA) [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Asset-backed Securities Not Due at a Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	155,900,000	'
Federal National Mortgage Association Certificates and Obligations (FNMA) [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Asset-backed Securities Not Due at a Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	11,300,000	'
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Certificates and Obligations (FHLMC) [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Asset-backed Securities Not Due at a Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	400,000	'
States and Political Subdivisions [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	53,800,000	150,500,000
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss Accumulated in Investments	20,200,000	100,000
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	1,361,000,000	1,401,400,000
Corporate Bonds and Notes [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	205,000,000	385,400,000
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss Accumulated in Investments	47,700,000	7,500,000
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	2,793,700,000	2,993,400,000
Redeemable Preferred Stocks [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	800,000	2,500,000
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss Accumulated in Investments	0	0
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	7,400,000	32,600,000
Mortgage and Asset Backed [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,800,000	1,000,000
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss Accumulated in Investments	100,000	300,000
Investments in Fixed Maturities, Fair Value	50,700,000	3,900,000
Investments in Fixed Maturities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Other Receivables	2,500,000	0
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	$0	$1,500,000

Goodwill_Details

Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill	$311.80	$311.80
Kemper Preferred [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill	49.6	49.6
Kemper Specialty [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill	42.8	42.8
Life and Health Insurance [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Goodwill	$219.40	$219.40

Property_and_Casualty_Insuranc2

Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Beginning Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves, Gross of Reinsurance at Beginning of Year	$970.60	$1,029.10	$1,118.70
Less Reinsurance Recoverables and Indemnification at Beginning of Year	66.2	74.5	78.1
Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves, Net of Reinsurance and Indemnification at Beginning of Year	904.4	954.6	1,040.60
Incurred Losses and LAE related to:	'	'	'
Prior Years - Incurred Losses and LAE	-64.6	-31.5	-33.1
Total Incurred Losses and LAE	991.9	1,221.60	1,305.40
Paid Losses and LAE related to:	'	'	'
Prior Years - Paid Losses and LAE	434	470.4	503.7
Total Paid Losses and LAE	1,116.20	1,271.80	1,391.40
Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves, Net of Reinsurance and Indemnification at End of Year	780.1	904.4	954.6
Plus Reinsurance and Indemnifcation Recoverables at End of Year	63.4	66.2	74.5
Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves, Gross of Reinsurance at End of Year	843.5	970.6	1,029.10
Personal Lines [Member]	'	'	'
Incurred Losses and LAE related to:	'	'	'
Prior Years - Incurred Losses and LAE	-56.8	-12.6	-29.3
Commercial Lines [Member]	'	'	'
Incurred Losses and LAE related to:	'	'	'
Prior Years - Incurred Losses and LAE	-7.8	-18.9	-3.8
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Incurred Losses and LAE related to:	'	'	'
Current Year - Incurred Losses and LAE	1,056.50	1,253.10	1,338.50
Prior Years - Incurred Losses and LAE	-59.8	-25.2	-35
Paid Losses and LAE related to:	'	'	'
Current Year - Paid Losses and LAE	682.2	801.4	887.7
Prior Years - Paid Losses and LAE	421.7	451.2	472.9
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] | Commercial Lines [Member]	'	'	'
Incurred Losses and LAE related to:	'	'	'
Prior Years - Incurred Losses and LAE	-3	-12.6	'
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Incurred Losses and LAE related to:	'	'	'
Prior Years - Incurred Losses and LAE	-4.8	-6.3	1.9
Paid Losses and LAE related to:	'	'	'
Prior Years - Paid Losses and LAE	12.3	19.2	30.8
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member] | Commercial Lines [Member]	'	'	'
Incurred Losses and LAE related to:	'	'	'
Prior Years - Incurred Losses and LAE	-4.8	-6.3	'
Personal Automobile [Member] | Personal Lines [Member]	'	'	'
Incurred Losses and LAE related to:	'	'	'
Prior Years - Incurred Losses and LAE	-30.1	2.2	'
Homeowners [Member] | Personal Lines [Member]	'	'	'
Incurred Losses and LAE related to:	'	'	'
Prior Years - Incurred Losses and LAE	-20.1	-11.7	'
Other Personal Lines [Member] | Personal Lines [Member]	'	'	'
Incurred Losses and LAE related to:	'	'	'
Prior Years - Incurred Losses and LAE	($6.60)	($3.10)	'

Notes_Payable_Debt_Outstanding

Notes Payable - Debt Outstanding (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 07, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
			Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Mortgage Note Payable [Member]	Mortgage Note Payable [Member]
			Former Credit Agreement [Member]	Former Credit Agreement [Member]	Former Credit Agreement [Member]	Senior Notes, 6% Due May 15, 2017 [Member]	Senior Notes, 6% Due May 15, 2017 [Member]	Senior Notes, 6% Due November 30, 2015 [Member]	Senior Notes, 6% Due November 30, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	'	'	$245,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notes Payable	606,900,000	611,400,000	'	'	'	357,900,000	357,300,000	249,000,000	248,600,000	0	5,500,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	'	'	'	$0	$0	'	'	'	'	'	'

Notes_Payable_Interest_Expense

Notes Payable - Interest Expense on Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Costs Incurred	$39.20	$39.80	$39.80
Capitalization of Interest	-0.9	-1.8	-2.5
Total Interest Expense	38.3	38	37.3
Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Costs Incurred	1.4	1.9	2
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes, 6% Due May 15, 2017 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Costs Incurred	22.2	22.1	22
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes, 6% Due November 30, 2015 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Costs Incurred	15.4	15.4	15.4
Mortgage Note Payable [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Costs Incurred	$0.20	$0.40	$0.40

Notes_Payable_Interest_Paid_on

Notes Payable - Interest Paid on Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Paid	$37.70	$39.30	$38.40
Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Paid	0.8	2.3	1.2
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes, 6% Due May 15, 2017 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Paid	21.6	21.6	21.6
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes, 6% Due November 30, 2015 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Paid	15	15	15.2
Mortgage Note Payable [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest Paid	$0.30	$0.40	$0.40

Notes_Payable_Details

Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 07, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 07, 2012	Dec. 31, 2007	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 24, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013
		Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	Notes Payable under Revolving Credit Agreement	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]
		2016 Credit Agreement [Member]	2016 Credit Agreement [Member]	2016 Credit Agreement [Member]	Former Credit Agreement [Member]	Former Credit Agreement [Member]	Former Credit Agreement [Member]	Senior Notes, 6% Due May 15, 2017 [Member]	Senior Notes, 6% Due May 15, 2017 [Member]	Senior Notes, 6% Due November 30, 2015 [Member]	Senior Notes, 6% Due November 30, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Length of Agreement	'	'4 years	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	'	'	$225,000,000	$325,000,000	'	$245,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Increase in Maximum Indebtedness Related to Advances from FHLB and Issuance of Surplus Notes	150,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal Home Loan Bank, Advances, General Debt Obligations, Maximum Amount Available	250,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum Indebtedness, Issuance of Surplus Notes	100,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Reduction of Borrowing Capacity	'	'	100,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	'	'	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	'	'	225,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revolving Credit Agreement	'	'	'	'	95,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6.00%	'	6.00%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	360,000,000	'	250,000,000	'
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$354,800,000	'	$247,800,000	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6.19%	'	6.21%	'

Leases_Details

Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Minimum Rental Expense	$28.30	$33.20	$31.50
Less: Sublease Rental Income	-1.8	-2.5	-2.1
Net Rental Exense	26.5	30.7	29.4
Future Minimum Lease Payments, Capital and Operating Leases	'	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2013	4.7	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2014	2.2	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2015	2.1	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2016	1.5	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2017	0.1	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2018 and Thereafter	0	'	'
Capital Leases, Total Future Payments	10.6	'	'
Less: Imputed Interest	-1.1	'	'
Present Value of Minimum Capital Lease Payments	9.5	'	'
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2013	25.1	'	'
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2014	18.7	'	'
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2015	16.7	'	'
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2016	15.1	'	'
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2017	8.9	'	'
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2018 and Thereafter	15.3	'	'
Operating Leases, Total Future Payments	99.8	'	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals	$5.50	'	'
Office Space [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating Lease, Term	'1 year	'	'
Office Space [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating Lease, Term	'12 years	'	'
Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating Lease, Term	'1 year	'	'
Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating Lease, Term	'5 years	'	'

Shareholders_Equity_Details

Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2004	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	years
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	'	20,000,000	'	'
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	'	$0.10	'	'
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	'	0	0	'
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	'	100,000,000	100,000,000	'
Common Stock, Par Value	'	$0.10	$0.10	'
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	0	0	'
Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	55,653,437	58,454,390	'
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared, Preferred Stock Purchase Right, Number	$1	'	'	'
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared, Preferred Stock Purchase Right, Term	10	'	'	'
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares	'	-3,000,000	-2,000,000	-900,000
Repurchases of Common Stock	'	($100,400,000)	($60,700,000)	($27,400,000)
Company Action Level RBC, as Percentage of Authorized Control Level RBC	'	200.00%	'	'
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock	'	54,900,000	56,900,000	58,200,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Available for Dividend Payment	'	407,000,000	'	'
Kemper's Insurance Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash Dividends Paid by Kemper's Insurance Subsidiaries to Kemper	'	95,000,000	'	'
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments	'	217,000,000	'	'
Amount of Restricted Net Assets for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries	'	2,400,000,000	'	'
Life and Health [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance	'	430,200,000	457,800,000	'
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Income Amount	'	81,500,000	102,000,000	116,200,000
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus Required	'	123,700,000	'	'
Property and Casualty Insurance [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance	'	989,700,000	844,800,000	'
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Income Amount	'	138,800,000	40,600,000	30,600,000
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus Required	'	$286,400,000	'	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	278,427	313,424	'

Longterm_Equitybased_Compensat2

Long-term Equity-based Compensation (Details) (USD $)

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36 Months Ended

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36 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

2-May-13

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

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Feb. 01, 2014

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Feb. 02, 2013

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Dec. 31, 2011

Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]

Options Granted Prior to May 1, 2013 [Domain]

Performance Period, 2012 to 2014 [Member]

Performance Period, 2011 to 2013 [Member]

Performance Period, 2011 to 2013 [Member]

Performance Period, 2010 to 2012 [Member]

Performance Period, 2010 to 2012 [Member]

Performance Period, 2013 to 2015 [Member]

Performance Period, 2009 to 2011 [Member]

Performance Period, 2009 to 2011 [Member]

Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]

Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]

Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]

Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]

Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]

Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]

Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]

Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

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Annual Awards of Deferred Stock Units to be Issued to each Non-Employee Director

500

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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized

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10,000,000

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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant

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8,750,768

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Reduction in Share Authorization if Maximum Performance Level is Met or Exceeded

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390,486

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179,325

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180,450

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Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense

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$5.50

$5.80

$5.30

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Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized

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$5.40

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Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition

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'1 year 4 months 24 days

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Share-based Compensation,Initial Grant For Non-Employee Director, Shares

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4,000

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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Automatic Annual Grant, Non-Employee Directors, Options

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4,000

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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Automatic Annual Grant, Non-Employee Directors, Options, Vesting Period

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'1 year

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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Automatic Annual Grant, Non-Employee Directors, Options, Expiration Date

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'10 years

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Performance Period

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'3 years

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Number of Additional Shares To Be Granted If Maximum Perfornance Level Is Met or Exceeded

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59,775

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60,150

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Payout Percentage for Exceeding Performance Target

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118.00%

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114.00%

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183.00%

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures

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9,014

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6,996

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40,727

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Deferred Stock Units Issued

4,000

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Fair Value per Deferred Stock Unit Issued

$31.50

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Longterm_Equitybased_Compensat3

Long-term Equity-based Compensation - Black-Scholes Pricing Model For Options (Details) (Stock Options [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum	39.10%	29.36%	41.26%
Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum	48.23%	53.84%	55.16%
Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum	0.62%	0.16%	1.30%
Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum	1.38%	1.26%	2.87%
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected Dividend Yield Rate	2.83%	2.92%	3.15%
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected Dividend Yield Rate	3.00%	3.26%	3.38%
Employee [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected Term	'4 years	'1 year	'3 years 6 months
Employee [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected Term	'7 years	'7 years	'7 years
Director [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected Term	'6 years	'6 years	'6 years

Longterm_Equitybased_Compensat4

Long-term Equity-based Compensation - Option and SAR Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Shares Subject to Options at Beginning of Year	3,192,054	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share at Beginning of Year	$40.53	'	'
Grants in Period	283,750	'	'
Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$33.20	'	'
Exercises in Period	-364,750	'	'
Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$25.32	'	'
Forfeitures and Expirations in Period	-567,381	'	'
Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$42.83	'	'
Shares Subject to Options at End of Year	2,543,673	3,192,054	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share at End of Year	$41.38	$40.53	'
Outstanding at End of Year, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'3 years 6 months 26 days	'	'
Outstanding at End of Year, Intrinsic Value	$9.30	'	'
Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding at End of Year	2,512,512	'	'
Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$41.51	'	'
Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'3 years 6 months 4 days	'	'
Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	9	'	'
Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable at End of Year	2,226,795	'	'
Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable at End of Year, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$42.81	'	'
Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable at End of Year, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'2 years 10 months 13 days	'	'
Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable at End of Year, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	6.3	'	'
Option Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$10.20	$9.40	$9.11
Option Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value	4.1	3	0.3
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	1.7	1.3	0.2
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised	$1.40	$1	$0.10

Longterm_Equitybased_Compensat5

Long-term Equity-based Compensation - Schedule of Outstanding Options (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding Shares Subject to Options	2,543,673	3,192,054
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price	$41.38	$40.53
Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'3 years 6 months 26 days	'
Range of Exercise Prices $10.00 - $15.00	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$10	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$15	'
Outstanding Shares Subject to Options	16,750	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price	$13.55	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'5 years 1 month 6 days	'
Exercisable Shares Subject to Options	16,750	'
Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price	$13.55	'
Range of Exercise Prices $15.01 - $20.00	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$15.01	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$20	'
Outstanding Shares Subject to Options	8,000	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price	$16.48	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'5 years 4 months 6 days	'
Exercisable Shares Subject to Options	8,000	'
Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price	$16.48	'
Range of Exercise Prices $20.01 - $25.00	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$20.01	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$25	'
Outstanding Shares Subject to Options	38,250	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price	$23.43	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'6 years 0 months 26 days	'
Exercisable Shares Subject to Options	38,250	'
Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price	$23.43	'
Range of Exercise Prices $25.01 - $30.00	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$25.01	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$30	'
Outstanding Shares Subject to Options	404,000	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price	$28.87	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'7 years 6 months 29 days	'
Exercisable Shares Subject to Options	250,812	'
Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price	$28.77	'
Range of Exercise Prices $30.01 - $35.00	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$30.01	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$35	'
Outstanding Shares Subject to Options	255,375	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price	$33.19	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'9 years 0 months 29 days	'
Exercisable Shares Subject to Options	91,685	'
Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price	$32.72	'
Range of Exercise Prices $35.01 - $40.00	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$35.01	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$40	'
Outstanding Shares Subject to Options	314,500	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price	$37.22	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'3 years 11 months 19 days	'
Exercisable Shares Subject to Options	314,500	'
Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price	$37.22	'
Range of Exercise Prices $40.01 - $45.00	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$40.01	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$45	'
Outstanding Shares Subject to Options	311,868	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price	$43.57	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'0 years 8 months 16 days	'
Exercisable Shares Subject to Options	311,868	'
Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price	$43.57	'
Range of Exercise Prices $45.01 - $50.00	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$45.01	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$50	'
Outstanding Shares Subject to Options	958,222	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price	$48.64	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'1 year 10 months 6 days	'
Exercisable Shares Subject to Options	958,222	'
Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price	$48.64	'
Range of Exercise Prices $50.01 - $55.00	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$50.01	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$55	'
Outstanding Shares Subject to Options	236,708	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price	$50.51	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'0 years 4 months 10 days	'
Exercisable Shares Subject to Options	236,708	'
Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price	$50.51	'
Range of Exercise Prices $10.00 - $55.00	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit	$10	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit	$55	'
Outstanding Shares Subject to Options	2,543,673	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price	$41.38	'
Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	'3 years 6 months 26 days	'
Exercisable Shares Subject to Options	2,226,795	'
Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price	$42.81	'

Longterm_Equitybased_Compensat6

Long-term Equity-based Compensation - Activity Related to Nonvested Restricted Stock (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended						0 Months Ended	36 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	Restricted Stock [Member]	Restricted Stock [Member]	Restricted Stock [Member]	Time Vested Restricted Stock [Member]	Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]	Performance Period, 2012 to 2014 [Member]	Performance Period, 2011 to 2013 [Member]	Performance Period, 2011 to 2013 [Member]
						Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]	Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]	Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Nonvested Balance at Beginning of Year, Restricted Shares	'	'	'	126,349	187,075	'	'	'
Nonvested at Beginning of Year, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	'	$26.19	$36.70	'	'	'
Grants in Period	'	'	'	75,625	70,675	'	'	'
Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	'	$33.33	$42.12	'	'	'
Vested in Period	'	'	'	-59,065	-53,118	'	'	'
Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	'	$24.99	$33.14	'	'	'
Forfeited in Period	'	'	'	-41,282	-27,832	'	'	'
Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	'	$27.98	$39.16	'	'	'
Nonvested Balance at End of Year, Restricted Shares	'	'	'	101,627	176,800	'	'	'
Nonvested at End of Year, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	'	$31.48	$39.54	'	'	'
Number of Additional Shares To Be Granted If Maximum Perfornance Level Is Met or Exceeded	'	'	'	'	'	59,775	'	'
Reduction in Share Authorization if Maximum Performance Level is Met or Exceeded	'	'	'	'	390,486	179,325	'	'
Payout Percentage for Exceeding Performance Target	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	118.00%
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,014	'
Vested in Period, Total Fair Value	$4.10	$4	$1.40	'	'	'	'	'
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation	$1.40	$1.40	$0.50	'	'	'	'	'

Restructuring_Expenses_Details

Restructuring Expenses (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve at Beginning of Year	$4.90	$1.70	$0.70
Restructuring Reserve, Expenses Incurred	1.8	7.2	3.6
Restructuring Reserve, Paid	4.2	4	2.6
Restructuring Reserve at End of Year	2.5	4.9	1.7
Employee Termination Costs [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve at Beginning of Year	2.6	0.7	0.6
Restructuring Reserve, Expenses Incurred	1.8	5.1	2.1
Restructuring Reserve, Paid	2.8	3.2	2
Restructuring Reserve at End of Year	1.6	2.6	0.7
Early Lease Termination Costs [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve at Beginning of Year	2.3	1	0.1
Restructuring Reserve, Expenses Incurred	0	2	1.4
Restructuring Reserve, Paid	1.4	0.7	0.5
Restructuring Reserve at End of Year	0.9	2.3	1
Other Associated Costs [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve at Beginning of Year	0	0	0
Restructuring Reserve, Expenses Incurred	0	0.1	0.1
Restructuring Reserve, Paid	0	0.1	0.1
Restructuring Reserve at End of Year	$0	$0	$0

Income_From_Continuing_Operati2

Income From Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from Continuing Operations	$54.80	$68.60	$32.50	$58.60	($1.70)	$55.60	$1.60	$36.30	$214.50	$91.80	$61.70
Dilutive Effect on Income of Kemper Equity-based Compensation Equivalent Shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Diluted Income from Continuing Operations Attributed to Unrestricted Shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	213.4	91.3	61.4
Weighted-Average Unrestricted Shares Outstanding	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	56,856,900	58,857,300	60,262,600
Kemper Equity-based Compensation Equivalent Shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	126,700	141,700	103,900
Weighted-Average Unrestricted Shares and Equivalent Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	56,983,600	58,999,000	60,366,500
Basic Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share	$0.98	$1.21	$0.56	$1	($0.03)	$0.95	$0.03	$0.61	$3.75	$1.55	$1.02
Diluted Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share	$0.98	$1.21	$0.56	$1	($0.03)	$0.95	$0.03	$0.60	$3.74	$1.54	$1.02
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from Continuing Operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.1	0.5	0.3
Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from Continuing Operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$213.40	$91.30	$61.40

Income_From_Continuing_Operati3

Income From Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share - Antidilutive Securities (Details) (Stock Options [Member])	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Options Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	2.1	2.8	3.3

Other_Comprehensive_Income_And2

Other Comprehensive Income And Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes:	'	'	'
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) Arising During the Period Before Reclassification Adjustment	($324.90)	$157.90	$232.10
Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	-37.9	-61.2	-30.9
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses)	-362.8	96.7	201.2
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Arising During the Period Before Reclassification Adjustment	0.2	1.6	0.4
Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	0	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	0.2	1.6	0.4
Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	61.6	-29.4	-53.9
Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	25	16.2	8.7
Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	86.6	-13.2	-45.2
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	-276	85.1	156.4
Income Tax Benefit (Expense):	'	'	'
Unrealized Holding Gains and Losses Arising During the Period Before Reclassification Adjustment	115.9	-55.9	-82.5
Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	13.2	21.5	10.9
Unrealized Holding Gains and Losses	129.1	-34.4	-71.6
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Arising During the Period Before Reclassification Adjustment	-0.1	-0.6	-0.1
Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	0	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	-0.1	-0.6	-0.1
Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	-21.6	10.3	19
Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	-8.8	-5.7	-3.1
Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	-30.4	4.6	15.9
Other Comprehensive Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	$98.60	($30.40)	($55.80)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

- Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Unrealized Gains on Investments, Net of Income Taxes:	'	'
Available for Sale Fixed Maturities with Portion of OTTI Recognized in Earnings	$0.30	$1.40
Other Net Unrealized Gains on Investments	175.5	408.1
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, Net of Income Taxes	0.8	0.7
Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs, Net of Income Taxes	-41.3	-97.5
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	$135.30	$312.70

Other_Comprehensive_Income_And3

Other Comprehensive Income And Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassification from AOCI to Consolidated Statements of Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Sales of Investments	$20.80	$49.10	$2.30	$26.90	$5.50	$50.90	$4.10	$4.90	$99.10	$65.40	$33.70
Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	-7.6	-3.4	-1	-1.9	-2.8	-3.2	-0.4	-0.5	-13.9	-6.9	-11.3
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	-6	81.5	-3.5	50.4	'	122.4	'
Income Tax Expense	-26.6	-33.4	-13.9	-26	4.3	-25.9	5.1	-14.1	-99.9	-30.6	-6.6
Net Income	55.2	70.1	34	58.4	1.9	55.6	2.3	43.6	217.7	103.4	74.5
Interest and Other Expenses	-26.2	-25.3	-25.2	-23.8	-20.1	-22.7	-20.9	-21.8	-100.5	-85.5	-83.9
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8.5	29.2	14.4
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Sales of Investments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	51.8	65	35
Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-13.9	-3.8	-4.1
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	37.9	61.2	30.9
Income Tax Expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-13.2	-21.5	-10.9
Net Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	24.7	39.7	20
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8.8	5.7	3.1
Net Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-16.2	-10.5	-5.6
Interest and Other Expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($25)	($16.20)	($8.70)

Income_From_Investments_Net_In

Income From Investments - Net Investment Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investment Income:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Short-term Investments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0.10	$0.20	$0.10
Loans to Policyholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	19.8	18.9	17.7
Real Estate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20.8	27.4	26
Equity Method Limited Liability Investments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	26.4	9.3	9.6
Other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0.1	0.3
Total Investment Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	340.6	327.7	325.5
Investment Expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other Investment Expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	25.9	31.8	27.5
Net Investment Income	76.9	82.4	74.6	80.8	72.9	70.4	75.2	77.4	314.7	295.9	298
Accrued Investment Income Receivable	66.7	'	'	'	72.4	'	'	'	66.7	72.4	'
Real Estate Investment [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Investment Expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other Investment Expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	18.3	26.1	25.9
Other Investment [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Investment Expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other Investment Expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7.6	5.7	1.6
Fixed Maturities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Investment Income:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest and Dividends on Fixed Maturities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	235.5	246.1	246.6
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Investment Income:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends on Equity Securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$38	$25.70	$25.20

Income_From_Investments_Net_Re

Income From Investments - Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Investment Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Realized Investment Gains	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$99.50	$65.40	$48.30
Realized Investment Losses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1	-0.3	-13.7
Trading Securities Net Gains (Losses)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.6	0.3	-0.9
Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Sales of Investments	20.8	49.1	2.3	26.9	5.5	50.9	4.1	4.9	99.1	65.4	33.7
Fixed Maturities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Investment Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gains on Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	30.9	56.9	14.2
Losses on Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.4	-0.1	-0.1
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Investment Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gains on Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21.8	8.3	34
Losses on Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.5	-0.2	-13.5
Investee [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Investment Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Equity Method Limited Liability Investment, Gains on Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2.5	0	0
Real Estate Investment [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Investment Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Real Estate, Gain on Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	44.2	0.2	0.1
Other Investment [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Investment Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Realized Investment Gains	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.1	0	0
Realized Investment Losses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($0.10)	$0	($0.10)

Income_From_Investments_Net_Im

Income From Investments - Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Investment Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	($7.60)	($3.40)	($1)	($1.90)	($2.80)	($3.20)	($0.40)	($0.50)	($13.90)	($6.90)	($11.30)
Fixed Maturities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Investment Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-10.3	-1.9	-2.2
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Investment Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3.6	-1.9	-1.9
Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Investment Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0	($3.10)	($7.20)

Insurance_Expenses_Details

Insurance Expenses (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Insurance Expenses [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Commissions	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$345.70	$366.10	$363.50
General Expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	257.1	262.9	270.1
Taxes, Licenses and Fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	42.8	44.7	46.4
Total Costs Incurred	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	645.6	673.7	680
Policy Acquisition Costs:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-253.4	-266.4	-268.5
Amortized	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	253.9	257	260.7
Net Policy Acquisition Costs Deferred	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.5	-9.4	-7.8
Amortization of Value of Business Acquired and Customer Relationships Acquired	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8.3	8	11.4
Insurance Expenses	$162.90	$170.10	$163.10	$158.30	$169.50	$172.70	$167.70	$162.40	$654.40	$672.30	$683.60

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes Paid	$42.40	$52.20	$57.10
Income Taxes Refunded, Net	'	'	4.1
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense	-0.4	0.4	0.4
Mutual Savings Life [Member]	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Cumulative Amount of Temporary Difference	14.7	'	'
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability	5.1	'	'
Fireside [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount	($6.60)	'	'

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Curre

Income Taxes - Schedule of Current and Deferred Income Tax Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Current Income Tax Assets	$0	$5.40
Deferred Income Tax Assets	31.8	6.6
Valuation Allowance for State Income Taxes	0	-6.6
Current and Deferred Income Tax Assets	$31.80	$5.40

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Liabi

Income Taxes - Schedule of Liabilities for Income Tax (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accrued Income Taxes, Current	$1.50	$0	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	0	15.1	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	6.8	6.4	6.2	7.8
Liabilities for Income Taxes	$8.30	$21.50	'	'

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Tempo

Income Taxes - Schedule of Temporary Differences That Give Rise to Net Deferred Income Tax Assets (Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred Income Tax Assets:	'	'
Insurance Reserves	$76.40	$79.30
Unearned Premium Reserves	40.2	44.1
Tax Capitalization of Policy Acquisition Costs	73.3	73.6
Net Operating Loss Carryforward	53.3	100.7
Payroll and Employee Benefit Accruals	38.8	79.9
Other	12.6	10.7
Total Deferred Income Tax Assets	294.6	388.3
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities:	'	'
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	106	104.1
Value of Insurance in Force Acquired	20.2	25.2
Investments	80	208.4
Depreciable Assets	26	29.3
Goodwill and Licenses	26.8	23.5
Other	3.8	6.3
Total Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	262.8	396.8
Valuation Allowance for State Income Taxes	0	6.6
Net Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	31.8	-15.1
Federal [Member]	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Assets:	'	'
Net Operating Loss Carryforward	53.3	94.4
State [Member]	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Assets:	'	'
Net Operating Loss Carryforward	'	6.3
Fireside [Member] | State [Member]	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities:	'	'
Valuation Allowance for State Income Taxes	'	6.6
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount	($6.60)	'

Income_Taxes_Summary_of_Federa

Income Taxes - Summary of Federal Net Operating Loss Carryforwards and Related Deferred Income Tax Aseets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	$53.30	$100.70
Federal [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	152.3	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	53.3	94.4
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	6.3
2017 through 2020 [Member] | Federal [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	19	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	6.7	'
2021 through 2025 [Member] | Federal [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	32.9	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	11.5	'
2026 through 2030 [Member] | Federal [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	30	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	10.5	'
2031 through 2032 [Member] | Federal [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	70.4	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	$24.60	'

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Year	$6.40	$6.20	$7.80
Reductions for Tax Positions of Current Period	0.1	0	-1.8
Additions for Tax Positions of Prior Years	0.3	0.2	0.2
Balance at End of Year	6.8	6.4	6.2
Unrecognized Tax Benefit that Would Not Impact Effective Tax Rate, Tax Position with Uncertain Timing of Deductibility	3.4	3.5	3.7
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued	3.4	2.9	2.5
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense	$0.40	($0.40)	($0.40)

Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Benefi

Income Taxes - Income Tax Benefit (Expense) from Continuing Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current Income Tax Expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($49.40)	($43.30)	($43.40)
Deferred Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-50.1	12.9	35.2
Unrecognized Tax Benefit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.4	-0.2	1.6
Income Tax Expense	($26.60)	($33.40)	($13.90)	($26)	$4.30	($25.90)	$5.10	($14.10)	($99.90)	($30.60)	($6.60)

Income_Taxes_Statutory_Federal

Income Taxes - Statutory Federal Income Tax Expense, Effective Income Tax Expense, Rates (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Statutory Federal Income Tax Expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($110)	($42.80)	($23.90)
Statutory Federal Income Tax Expense, Rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Tax-exempt Income and Dividends Received Deduction	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	10.6	13.9	17.7
Tax-exempt Income and Dividends Received Deduction, Rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3.40%	-11.40%	-26.00%
State Income Taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.2	-0.8	-1
State Income Taxes, Rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.10%	0.70%	1.50%
Other, Net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.3	-0.9	0.6
Other, Net, Rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.10%	0.70%	-1.00%
Income Tax Expense	($26.60)	($33.40)	($13.90)	($26)	$4.30	($25.90)	$5.10	($14.10)	($99.90)	($30.60)	($6.60)
Effective Income Tax Expense, Rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	31.80%	25.00%	9.50%

Income_Taxes_Comprehensive_Inc

Income Taxes - Comprehensive Income Tax Benefit and Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Benefit (Expense) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Expense	($26.60)	($33.40)	($13.90)	($26)	$4.30	($25.90)	$5.10	($14.10)	($99.90)	($30.60)	($6.60)
Income Tax Expense - Discontinued Operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1.7	-7.3	-6.7
Unrealized Appreciation on Securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	129.1	-34.4	-71.6
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments on Investments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.1	-0.6	-0.1
Tax Effects from Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-30.4	4.6	15.9
Tax Effects from Long-Term Equity-based Compensation included in Pain-in Capital	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.2	-0.1	-1
Comprehensive Income Tax Expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$2.80	$68.40	$70.10

Pension_Benefits_Details

Pension Benefits (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 14, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 04, 2013

Sep. 14, 2011

Sep. 14, 2011

Sep. 14, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]

Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]

Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Cash Contribution [Member]

Cash Contribution [Member]

Common Stock Intermec [Member]

Stock Contribution [Member]

Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]

Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]

Dreyfus Appreciation Fund [Member]

Kemper's ESOP Fund [Member]

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

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'

Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan

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'

'

$9

($96.30)

$23.30

$24

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'

'

'

'

'

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'

Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Number of Participants and Beneficiaries

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9,000

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'

'

'

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'

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'

Defined Benefit Pension Plans Active Employees

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2,400

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'

'

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'

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'

'

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'

'

'

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Percentage of Compensation, Defined Benefit Plan Employee Contribution

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3.00%

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer

'

'

'

55

0

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'

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83.7

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55

32.2

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51.5

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'

'

Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Shares of Equity Securities Contributed by Employer Included in Plan Assets

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7,309,764

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Pension Expense Recognized

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1.8

1.8

3.3

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29.7

22.5

18.1

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0.5

0.6

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Actuarial Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Before Tax

61.6

-29.4

-53.9

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1.5

1.3

2.9

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53.8

-34.8

-52.4

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Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized

7.3

7.8

7.3

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Defined Contribution Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets

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'

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$22.50

$19.30

Defined Contribution Plan, Percentage of Plan Assets Invested

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6.50%

5.60%

Pension_Benefits_Changes_in_Fa

Pension Benefits - Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets and Changes in Accumulated Benefit Obligations (Details) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets at Beginning of Year	$457.60	$441.30
Actual Return on Plan Assets	34.5	38
Employer Contributions	55	0
Benefits Paid	-22.6	-21.5
Settlement Benefits	0	-0.2
Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	524.5	457.6
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Benefit Obligations at Beginning of Year	553.9	499.2
Service Cost	10.8	10.8
Interest Cost	22.4	22.4
Benefits Paid	-22.6	-21.5
Settlement Benefits	0	-0.2
Actuarial Losses	49	-43.2
Benefit Obligations at End Of Year	515.5	553.9
Funded Status - Benefit Obligation In Excess of Plan Assets	9	-96.3
Amount Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:	'	'
Accumulated Actuarial Loss	-86.3	-166.4
Prior Service Cost	0	0.1
Amount Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	-86.3	-166.3
Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$496.20	$531.30

Pension_Benefits_Actuarial_Ass

Pension Benefits - Actuarial Assumptions for Project Benefit Obligations (Details) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member])	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'
Discount Rate	4.90%	4.05%
Rate of Increase in Future Compensation Levels	3.05%	3.08%

Pension_Benefits_Weighted_Aver

Pension Benefits - Weighted Average Asset Allocation for Pension Plans (Details) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member])	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	100.00%	100.00%
Cash and Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	8.00%	12.00%
Corporate Bonds and Notes [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	27.00%	33.00%
Common and Preferred Stocks [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	34.00%	31.00%
Exchange Traded Funds [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	22.00%	17.00%
Other Assets [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	9.00%	7.00%

Pension_Benefits_Fair_Value_Pl

Pension Benefits - Fair Value Plan Assets Measurements (Details) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$524.50	$457.60	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	333.4	274.4	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	143.7	155.7	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	47.4	27.5	41.4
US Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	12.1	6.1	'
US Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	12.1	6.1	'
US Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
US Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
States and Political Subdivisions [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	3.1	3.3	'
States and Political Subdivisions [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
States and Political Subdivisions [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	3.1	3.3	'
States and Political Subdivisions [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Corporate Bonds and Notes [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	127	142.7	'
Corporate Bonds and Notes [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Corporate Bonds and Notes [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	127	142.7	'
Corporate Bonds and Notes [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Preferred Stocks Finance, Insurance and Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	4	3.4	'
Preferred Stocks Finance, Insurance and Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Preferred Stocks Finance, Insurance and Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	4	3.4	'
Preferred Stocks Finance, Insurance and Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Common Stocks Manufacturing [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	105.3	87.8	'
Common Stocks Manufacturing [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	97.5	82.2	'
Common Stocks Manufacturing [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	7.8	5.6	'
Common Stocks Manufacturing [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Common Stock Other Industries [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	69	48.9	'
Common Stock Other Industries [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	67.2	48.2	'
Common Stock Other Industries [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	1.8	0.7	'
Common Stock Other Industries [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Exchange Traded Funds [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	111.7	79.6	'
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	111.7	79.6	'
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	46.9	26.9	'
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	46.9	26.9	'
Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	42.6	55.8	'
Short-term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	42.6	55.8	'
Short-term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Short-term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Receivables and Other [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	2.8	3.1	'
Receivables and Other [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	2.3	2.5	'
Receivables and Other [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	'
Receivables and Other [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$0.50	$0.60	$3.20

Pension_Benefits_Changes_in_Fa1

Pension Benefits - Changes in Fair Value of Pension Plans Level 3 (Details) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Transfers out of Level 3	'	($1)
Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	524.5	457.6
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets at Beginning of Year	27.5	41.4
Return on Plan Assets Still Held	3.5	1.8
Purchases, Sales and Settlements, Net	16.4	-14.7
Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	47.4	27.5
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets at Beginning of Year	'	1
Return on Plan Assets Still Held	'	0
Purchases, Sales and Settlements, Net	'	0
Transfers out of Level 3	'	-1
Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	'	0
Other Equity Interests [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets at Beginning of Year	26.9	37.2
Return on Plan Assets Still Held	3.5	1.7
Purchases, Sales and Settlements, Net	16.5	-12
Transfers out of Level 3	'	0
Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	46.9	26.9
Receivables and Other [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	2.8	3.1
Receivables and Other [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets at Beginning of Year	0.6	3.2
Return on Plan Assets Still Held	0	0.1
Purchases, Sales and Settlements, Net	-0.1	-2.7
Transfers out of Level 3	'	0
Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	$0.50	$0.60

Pension_Benefits_Components_Of

Pension Benefits - Components Of Comprehensive OPEB (Income) Expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrecognized Pension Loss Arising During the Year	($61.60)	$29.40	$53.90
Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	-25	-16.2	-8.7
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service Cost Earned During the Year	10.8	10.8	10.2
Interest Cost on Projected Benefit Obligation	22.4	22.4	22.9
Expected Return on Plan Assets	-29.7	-29.8	-24.4
Net Amortization and Deferral	26.2	18.8	9.4
Settlement Benefits	0	0.3	0
Pension Expense Recognized	29.7	22.5	18.1
Unrecognized Pension Loss Arising During the Year	-53.8	34.8	52.4
Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	-26.2	-18.8	-9.4
Comprehensive Pension Expense	-50.3	38.5	61.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year	9.2	'	'
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pension Expense Recognized	'	$0.50	$0.60

Pension_Benefits_Actuarial_Ass1

Pension Benefits - Actuarial Assumptions Pension Expense (Details) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount Rate	4.05%	4.60%	5.35%
Rate of Increase in Future Compensation Levels	3.08%	3.27%	2.47%
Expected Long Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	7.00%	7.00%	7.00%

Pension_Benefits_Pension_Benef

Pension Benefits - Pension Benefit Payments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	$61.60	($29.40)	($53.90)
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected Future Benefit Payments In 2013	24.4	'	'
Expected Future Benefit Payments in 2014	25.4	'	'
Expected Future Benefit Payments in 2015	26.7	'	'
Expected Future Benefit Payments in 2016	27.9	'	'
Expected Future Benefit Payments in 2017	29.1	'	'
Expected Future Benefit Payments in 2018-2022	163.4	'	'
Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	53.8	-34.8	-52.4
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	$1.50	$1.30	$2.90

Postretirement_Benefits_Other_2

Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	($25)	($16.20)	($8.70)
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	1.2	1.2	0.6
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Number of Retired Employees Covered	600	'	'
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Number of Active Employees Covered	300	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation	2.1	2.8	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components	0.1	0.1	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year	1.5	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	$3.70	'	'
Medical Benefits [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year	8.50%	7.00%	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Future Years	5.00%	5.00%	'
Prescription Drug Benefits [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year	8.00%	8.50%	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Future Years	5.00%	5.00%	'

Postretirement_Benefits_Other_3

Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions - Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets and Changes in Accumulated Benefit Obligations (Details) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets at Beginning of Year	$0	$0	'
Employer Contributions	2.9	3	'
Plan Participants' Contributions	1.2	1	'
Benefits Paid	-4.1	-4	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit Obligations at Beginning of Year	42.8	44.7	'
Service Cost	0.2	0.2	0.1
Interest Cost	1.2	1.6	1.9
Plan Participants' Contributions	1.2	1	'
Benefits Paid	-4.1	-4	'
Modernization Act Subsidy Received	0	1	'
Actuarial Losses	-6.2	-5.5	'
Obligations Transferred Into Plan	0	3.8	'
Benefit Obligations at End Of Year	35.1	42.8	44.7
Funded Status - Benefit Obligation In Excess of Plan Assets	-35.1	-42.8	'
Actuarial Gain Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	($18.40)	($13.40)	'

Postretirement_Benefits_Other_4

Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions - Actuarial Assumptions of OPEB Accumulated Benefit Obligation (Details) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member])	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Discount Rate	4.00%	3.15%
Rate of Increase in Future Compensation Levels	2.10%	2.10%

Postretirement_Benefits_Other_5

Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions - Components Of Comprehensive OPEB (Income) Expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	$61.60	($29.40)	($53.90)
Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	-25	-16.2	-8.7
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service Cost Earned During the Year	0.2	0.2	0.1
Interest Cost on Accumulated Benefit Obligation	1.2	1.6	1.9
Net Amortization and Deferral	-1.2	-1.2	-0.6
Pension Expense Recognized	0.2	0.6	1.4
Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	6.2	5.5	-4.4
Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	1.2	1.2	0.6
Comprehensive OPEB Expense	($4.80)	($3.70)	$6.40

Postretirement_Benefits_Other_6

Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions - Actuarial Assumptions of OPEB Expense (Details) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount Rate	3.15%	4.25%	4.40%
Rate of Increase in Future Compensation Levels	2.10%	2.10%	1.50%

Postretirement_Benefits_Other_7

Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions - Benefit Payments Net, Modernization Act Subsidy (Details) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Excluding Modernization Act Subsidy Year One	$4.10
Expected Modernization Act Subsidy, Year One	-0.4
Net OPEB Benefits Year One	3.7
Excluding Modernization Act Subsidy Year Two	4.2
Expected Modernization Act Subsidy, Year Two	-0.4
Net OPEB Benefits Year Two	3.8
Excluding Modernization Act Subsidy Year Three	4.2
Expected Modernization Act Subsidy, Year Three	-0.4
Net OPEB Benefits Year Three	3.8
Excluding Modernization Act Subsidy Year Four	4.1
Expected Modernization Act Subsidy, Year Four	-0.4
Net OPEB Benefits Year Four	3.7
Excluding Modernization Act Subsidy Year Five	3.9
Expected Modernization Act Subsidy, Year Five	-0.4
Net OPEB Benefits Year Five	3.5
Excluding Modernization Act Subsidy Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	16.4
Expected Modernization Act Subsidy, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	-2
Net OPEB Benefits Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	$14.40

Business_Segments_Details

Business Segments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	segments
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'	'	'
Number of Operating Segments	4	'	'
Allocated Interest and Other Expenses	$39.70	$31.70	$33

Business_Segments_Segment_Asse

Business Segments - Segment Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	$7,656.40	$8,009.10
Kemper Preferred [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	1,600.90	1,562
Kemper Specialty [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	655.4	684.6
Kemper Direct [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	392.3	453.3
Life and Health Insurance [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	4,545.60	4,781.80
Corporate and Other, Net [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	$462.20	$527.40

Business_Segments_Segment_Reve

Business Segments - Segment Revenues (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Earned Premiums	$495.60	$507.50	$512.80	$509.90	$520.80	$527.30	$529.80	$529.20	$2,025.80	$2,107.10	$2,173.60
Net Investment Income	76.9	82.4	74.6	80.8	72.9	70.4	75.2	77.4	314.7	295.9	298
Other Income	0.3	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.8	0.8	1
Total Revenues	586	635.7	588.9	615.9	596.6	645.6	608.9	611.2	2,426.50	2,462.30	2,495
Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	20.8	49.1	2.3	26.9	5.5	50.9	4.1	4.9	99.1	65.4	33.7
Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	-7.6	-3.4	-1	-1.9	-2.8	-3.2	-0.4	-0.5	-13.9	-6.9	-11.3
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,327.30	2,390.10	2,464.10
Kemper Preferred [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Earned Premiums	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	876.7	879.4	859.8
Net Investment Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	55.7	45	48.8
Other Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.2	0.4	0.3
Total Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	932.6	924.8	908.9
Kemper Specialty [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Earned Premiums	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	392.8	419.8	445.2
Net Investment Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21.8	19	22.8
Other Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.3	0.3	0.5
Total Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	414.9	439.1	468.5
Kemper Direct [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Earned Premiums	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	123.4	168	222.7
Net Investment Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	13.4	13.9	17.4
Other Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0.1
Total Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	136.8	181.9	240.2
Life and Health Insurance [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Earned Premiums	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	632.9	639.9	645.9
Net Investment Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	209.9	204.3	200.5
Other Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.2	0.1	0.1
Total Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	843	844.3	846.5
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$14	$13.70	$8.50

Business_Segments_Segment_Oper

Business Segments - Segment Operating Profit (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$229.20	$63.90	$45.90
Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	20.8	49.1	2.3	26.9	5.5	50.9	4.1	4.9	99.1	65.4	33.7
Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	-7.6	-3.4	-1	-1.9	-2.8	-3.2	-0.4	-0.5	-13.9	-6.9	-11.3
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes	81.4	102	46.4	84.6	'	'	'	'	314.4	122.4	68.3
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	276.5	104.8	88.7
Kemper Preferred [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	87.7	-28	-40.6
Kemper Specialty [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	12.3	-2.8	24.2
Kemper Direct [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	39.6	-4.8	-47.2
Life and Health Insurance [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	136.9	140.4	152.3
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($47.30)	($40.90)	($42.80)

Business_Segments_Segment_Net_

Business Segments - Segment Net Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$159.20	$53.80	$47.10
Income from Continuing Operations	54.8	68.6	32.5	58.6	-1.7	55.6	1.6	36.3	214.5	91.8	61.7
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	189.9	79.9	73.6
Kemper Preferred [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	63.1	-11.2	-17.6
Kemper Specialty [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	10.4	1.2	19.8
Kemper Direct [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	27.1	-0.9	-27.5
Life and Health Insurance [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	89.3	90.8	98.9
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-30.7	-26.1	-26.5
Net Realized Gains on Sale of Investments, Net of Tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	64.4	42.5	21.9
Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings, Net of Tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$9.10	$4.50	$7.30

Business_Segments_Amortization

Business Segments - Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquistions Costs By Segment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	$253.90	$257	$260.70
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	253.9	257	260.7
Kemper Preferred [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	148.3	147.8	144.4
Kemper Specialty [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	54.3	58.7	62.6
Kemper Direct [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	4.6	6.1	8.8
Life and Health Insurance [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	$46.70	$44.40	$44.90

Business_Segments_Earned_Premi

Business Segments - Earned Premiums by Product Line (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Entity-Wide Information, Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Life	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$392.70	$393.40	$395.10
Premiums Earned, Net, Accident and Health	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	161.4	165.2	166.3
Earned Premiums	495.6	507.5	512.8	509.9	520.8	527.3	529.8	529.2	2,025.80	2,107.10	2,173.60
Personal Lines [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Entity-Wide Information, Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,419.40	1,505	1,572.20
Automobile [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Entity-Wide Information, Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	959.1	1,050.10	1,129.40
Homeowners [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Entity-Wide Information, Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	326.2	318	304.1
Other Personal Lines [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Entity-Wide Information, Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	134.1	136.9	138.7
Commercial Automobile [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Entity-Wide Information, Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$52.30	$43.50	$40

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest, Loan Fees and Earned Discounts

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$0

$31.80

'

Other Automobile Finance Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

1.4

'

Gain on Sale of Loan Portfolios

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

12.9

4.5

'

Total Automobile Finance Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

12.9

37.7

'

Net Investment Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0.5

'

Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0.4

'

Total Revenues Included in Discontinued Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

12.9

38.6

'

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations before Income Taxes:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain on Sale of Loan Portfolios

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

12.9

4.5

'

Income from Discontinued Operations before Income Taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.9

18.9

19.5

'

Income Tax Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1.7

-7.3

-6.7

'

Income from Discontinued Operations

0.4

1.5

1.5

-0.2

3.6

0

0.7

7.3

3.2

11.6

12.8

'

Income from Discontinued Operations Per Unrestricted Share:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basic (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.06

$0.20

$0.21

'

Diluted (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.06

$0.20

$0.21

'

Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves

843.5

'

'

'

970.6

'

'

'

843.5

970.6

1,029.10

1,118.70

Fireside [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain on Sale of Loan Portfolios

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

12.9

4.5

'

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations before Income Taxes:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Results of Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-0.2

18.7

'

Gain on Sale of Loan Portfolios

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

12.9

4.5

'

Unitrin Business Insurance [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations before Income Taxes:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Results of Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.9

6.2

-3.7

'

Income from Discontinued Operations Per Unrestricted Share:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property and Casualty Insurance Reserves

82

'

'

'

99.2

'

'

'

82

99.2

'

'

Active Loan Portfolio [Member] | Fireside [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain on Sale of Loan Portfolios

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.5

'

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations before Income Taxes:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain on Sale of Loan Portfolios

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.5

'

Inactive Loan Portfolio [Member] | Fireside [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notional Amount of Sales of Loans Held-for-sale

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

283

'

'

Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Transaction, Shutdown, and Other Costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13.3

'

'

Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Transaction, Shutdown, and Other Costs

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain on Sale of Loan Portfolios

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12.9

'

'

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations before Income Taxes:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain on Sale of Loan Portfolios

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$12.90

'

'

Catatrophe_Reinsurance_Details

Catatrophe Reinsurance (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Reinsurance Transactions [Abstract]	'
Catastrophic Events Classification	$25

Catatrophe_Reinsurance_Coverag

Catatrophe Reinsurance - Coverage for Catastrophe Reinsurance (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

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Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty and Kemper Direct Segments [Member]

Kemper Preferred [Member]

Kemper Preferred [Member]

Kemper Preferred [Member]

Kemper Preferred [Member]

Kemper Preferred [Member]

Kemper Preferred [Member]

Kemper Preferred [Member]

Kemper Preferred [Member]

Kemper Preferred [Member]

Kemper Preferred [Member]

Kemper Preferred [Member]

Kemper Preferred [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Life and Health Segment - Property Insurance Operations [Member]

Kemper Direct and Kemper Specialty Segments [Member]

Kemper Direct and Kemper Specialty Segments [Member]

Kemper Direct and Kemper Specialty Segments [Member]

Kemper Direct and Kemper Specialty Segments [Member]

Kemper Direct and Kemper Specialty Segments [Member]

Kemper Direct and Kemper Specialty Segments [Member]

Retained [Member]

Retained [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

Second Layer of Coverage [Member]

Second Layer of Coverage [Member]

Third Layer of Coverage [Member]

Third Layer of Coverage [Member]

Fourth Layer of Coverage [Member]

Fourth Layer of Coverage [Member]

Minimum [Member]

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Minimum [Member]

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Maximum [Member]

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Maximum [Member]

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Retained [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

Second Layer of Coverage [Member]

Third Layer of Coverage [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

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Maximum [Member]

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Retained [Member]

Retained [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

Second Layer of Coverage [Member]

Second Layer of Coverage [Member]

Minimum [Member]

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Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Retained [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

Second Layer of Coverage [Member]

Second Layer of Coverage [Member]

Third Layer of Coverage [Member]

Third Layer of Coverage [Member]

Fourth Layer of Coverage [Member]

Fourth Layer of Coverage [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

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Third Layer of Coverage [Member]

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Fourth Layer of Coverage [Member]

Fourth Layer of Coverage [Member]

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First Layer of Coverage [Member]

Second Layer of Coverage [Member]

Third Layer of Coverage [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

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Second Layer of Coverage [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

Second Layer of Coverage [Member]

Second Layer of Coverage [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

First Layer of Coverage [Member]

Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]

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Reinsurance Retention Policy, Amount Retained

'

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$0

$0

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$50

$50

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$0

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$50

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$0

$0

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'

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$8

$8

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'

'

'

'

'

$0

'

$3

'

Reinsurance Retention Policy, Reinsured Risk, Percentage

0.00%

0.00%

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0.00%

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0.00%

0.00%

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0.00%

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Reinsurance Retention Policy, Excess Retention, Percentage

'

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65.00%

65.00%

95.00%

95.00%

90.00%

90.00%

50.00%

50.00%

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65.00%

95.00%

90.00%

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70.00%

70.00%

70.00%

100.00%

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100.00%

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Reinsurance Retention Policy, Excess Retention, Amount Reinsured

'

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$50

$50

$100

$100

$200

$200

$350

$350

'

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$100

$100

$200

$200

$350

$350

$450

$450

'

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'

'

$50

$100

$200

'

$100

$200

$350

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

$8

$8

$15

$15

'

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$15

$15

$40

$40

'

'

'

$3

'

$16

Catatrophe_Reinsurance_Catatro

Catatrophe Reinsurance - Catatrophe Reinsurance Premiums (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Ceded Catastrphoe Reinsurance Premiums	$33.90	$42.50	$40.70
Catastrophe [Member]	'	'	'
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Ceded Catastrphoe Reinsurance Premiums	23.6	27.1	23.2
Kemper Preferred [Member] | Catastrophe [Member]	'	'	'
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Ceded Catastrphoe Reinsurance Premiums	23.2	24.6	20
Kemper Specialty [Member] | Catastrophe [Member]	'	'	'
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Ceded Catastrphoe Reinsurance Premiums	0.1	0.1	0.1
Kemper Direct [Member] | Catastrophe [Member]	'	'	'
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Ceded Catastrphoe Reinsurance Premiums	0.3	0.4	0.8
Life and Health Insurance [Member] | Catastrophe [Member]	'	'	'
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Ceded Catastrphoe Reinsurance Premiums	$0	$2	$2.30

Catatrophe_Reinsurance_Catastr

Catatrophe Reinsurance - Catastrophe Losses and LAE (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Catastrophe Loss and LAE Reserves, (Unfavorable) Favorable Developement	($64.60)	($31.50)	($33.10)
Catastrophe Losses and LAE	991.9	1,221.60	1,305.40
Catastrophe [Member]	'	'	'
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Catastrophe Loss and LAE Reserves, (Unfavorable) Favorable Developement	-14.5	-6.3	-6.4
Catastrophe Losses and LAE	36.2	118.2	157.4
Catastrophe [Member] | Superstorm Sandy [Member]	'	'	'
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Catastrophe Losses and LAE	'	48.5	'
Catastrophe [Member] | Hurricane Irene [Member]	'	'	'
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Catastrophe Losses and LAE	'	'	23
Kemper Preferred [Member] | Catastrophe [Member]	'	'	'
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Catastrophe Loss and LAE Reserves, (Unfavorable) Favorable Developement	-11.9	-6.2	-5.5
Catastrophe Losses and LAE	29.2	99.2	138.7
Kemper Preferred [Member] | Catastrophe [Member] | Superstorm Sandy [Member]	'	'	'
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Catastrophe Losses and LAE	'	44	'
Kemper Preferred [Member] | Catastrophe [Member] | Hurricane Irene [Member]	'	'	'
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Catastrophe Losses and LAE	'	'	22.1
Kemper Specialty [Member] | Catastrophe [Member]	'	'	'
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Catastrophe Losses and LAE	3.7	4.9	3.9
Kemper Direct [Member] | Catastrophe [Member]	'	'	'
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Catastrophe Losses and LAE	1.7	8	7.2
Life and Health Insurance [Member] | Catastrophe [Member]	'	'	'
Liability for Catastrophe Claims [Line Items]	'	'	'
Catastrophe Loss and LAE Reserves, (Unfavorable) Favorable Developement	-2	0.1	-1.5
Catastrophe Losses and LAE	$1.60	$6.10	$7.60

Other_Reinsurance_Ceded_Insura

Other Reinsurance Ceded Insurance (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]	'	'	'
Ceded to Other Companies	$33.90	$42.50	$40.70
Assumed Premiums Earned	52.7	44	43.7
Non-Catastrophe Reinsurance [Member]	'	'	'
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]	'	'	'
Ceded to Other Companies	33.9	42.5	40.7
Assumed Premiums Earned	$52.70	$44	$43.70

Other_Reinsurance_Assumed_Insu

Other Reinsurance Assumed Insurance (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Capitol [Member]

ORCC [Member]

Capitol [Member]

Capitol [Member]

Capitol [Member]

Capitol [Member]

Capitol [Member]

ORCC [Member]

ORCC [Member]

ORCC [Member]

ORCC [Member]

Non-Catastrophe Reinsurance [Member]

Non-Catastrophe Reinsurance [Member]

Non-Catastrophe Reinsurance [Member]

employees

employees

Trinity [Member]

Trinity [Member]

Trinity [Member]

director

director

Assumed Insurance [Line Items]

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Assumed Premiums Earned

$52.70

$44

$43.70

'

'

$22.40

$25

$27.90

'

'

$7.20

$8.20

$9

'

$52.70

$44

$43.70

Earned Premiums Assumed, Percentage

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'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

Change in Policyholder Benefits and Incurred Losses and LAE as Result of Quota Share Revision

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($2.60)

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Company Employee Board Members

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5

9

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'

Number of Board of Director Members

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'

5

9

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'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Valuat

Fair Value Measurements - Valuation of Assets Measured at Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	$5	$4.50
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	5	4.5
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	417.9	405.9
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	4,133.90	4,460.30
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	626.7	520.4
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	5	4.5
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	5,178.50	5,386.60
US Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	121.2	135.8
US Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	241	293.1
US Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
US Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	362.2	428.9
States and Political Subdivisions [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
States and Political Subdivisions [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	1,361	1,401.40
States and Political Subdivisions [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
States and Political Subdivisions [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	1,361	1,401.40
Corporate Bonds and Notes [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Corporate Bonds and Notes [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	2,429.60	2,632.40
Corporate Bonds and Notes [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	364.1	361
Corporate Bonds and Notes [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	2,793.70	2,993.40
Redeemable Preferred Stocks [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Redeemable Preferred Stocks [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	27.9
Redeemable Preferred Stocks [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	7.4	4.7
Redeemable Preferred Stocks [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	7.4	32.6
Mortgage and Asset Backed [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Mortgage and Asset Backed [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	1.5	3.8
Mortgage and Asset Backed [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	49.2	0.1
Mortgage and Asset Backed [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	50.7	3.9
Investments in Fixed Maturities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	121.2	135.8
Investments in Fixed Maturities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	4,033.10	4,358.60
Investments in Fixed Maturities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	420.7	365.8
Investments in Fixed Maturities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	4,575	4,860.20
Preferred Stocks Finance, Insurance and Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Preferred Stocks Finance, Insurance and Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	80.8	79.2
Preferred Stocks Finance, Insurance and Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	5	0
Preferred Stocks Finance, Insurance and Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	85.8	79.2
Preferred Stocks Other Industries [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Preferred Stocks Other Industries [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	10.5	15.3
Preferred Stocks Other Industries [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	13.9	6
Preferred Stocks Other Industries [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	24.4	21.3
Common Stocks Manufacturing [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	95.1	79.6
Common Stocks Manufacturing [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	7.3	6
Common Stocks Manufacturing [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	2.2	1.9
Common Stocks Manufacturing [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	104.6	87.5
Common Stock Other Industries [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	71.7	60.1
Common Stock Other Industries [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	2.2	1.2
Common Stock Other Industries [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	11	5.4
Common Stock Other Industries [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	84.9	66.7
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	124.9	125.9
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	124.9	125.9
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	173.9	141.3
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	173.9	141.3
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	291.7	265.6
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	100.8	101.7
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	206	154.6
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	598.5	521.9
Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	$121.10	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Quanti

Fair Value Measurements - Quantitative Information about Significant Unobservable Inputs (Details) (Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member], Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other Debt Obligations [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	8.2	15.5
Investments in Fixed Maturities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	364.1	361
External Credit Rating, Investment Grade [Member] | Private Placement [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	108.5	94.6
External Credit Rating, Investment Grade [Member] | Private Placement [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	1.00%	1.30%
External Credit Rating, Investment Grade [Member] | Private Placement [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	6.00%	6.30%
External Credit Rating, Investment Grade [Member] | Private Placement [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	4.30%	4.00%
External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member] | Senior Debt Obligations [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	93.9	77.7
External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member] | Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	4.20%	5.70%
External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member] | Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	15.60%	18.00%
External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member] | Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	8.60%	9.10%
External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member] | Junior Subordinated Debt [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	153.5	173.2
External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member] | Junior Subordinated Debt [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	8.80%	8.80%
External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member] | Junior Subordinated Debt [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	26.60%	21.40%
External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade [Member] | Junior Subordinated Debt [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	14.20%	14.80%

Fair_Value_Measurements_Level_

Fair Value Measurements - Level 3 Inputs Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value, Level 1 to Level 2 Activity Transfers, Amount	$0	$0
Fair Value, Level 2 to Level 1 Activity Transfers, Amount	0	0
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Year	520.4	348.1
Included in Consolidated Statement of Income	-10	6.8
Included in Other Comprehensive Income	1	8.9
Purchases	270.1	253.4
Settlements	-151.4	-87
Sales	-2.8	-4.6
Transfers Into Level 3	8.2	0.9
Transfers out of Level 3	-8.8	-6.1
Balance at December 31, 2012	626.7	520.4
Corporate Bonds and Notes [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Year	361	235.1
Included in Consolidated Statement of Income	-7.9	4
Included in Other Comprehensive Income	-7.8	1.4
Purchases	145.1	199.7
Settlements	-123.2	-73.1
Sales	-0.1	-0.9
Transfers Into Level 3	5.8	0.9
Transfers out of Level 3	-8.8	-6.1
Balance at December 31, 2012	364.1	361
Redeemable Preferred Stocks [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Year	4.7	6.1
Included in Consolidated Statement of Income	0.2	-0.4
Included in Other Comprehensive Income	-1.3	0.5
Purchases	5.1	0.1
Settlements	-1.3	-1.6
Sales	0	0
Transfers Into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Balance at December 31, 2012	7.4	4.7
Mortgage and Asset Backed [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Year	0.1	0.3
Included in Consolidated Statement of Income	0.3	0
Included in Other Comprehensive Income	-0.1	0
Purchases	48.6	0
Settlements	-0.1	-0.2
Sales	-2	0
Transfers Into Level 3	2.4	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Balance at December 31, 2012	49.2	0.1
Preferred and Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Year	13.3	13.5
Included in Consolidated Statement of Income	-1	3.2
Included in Other Comprehensive Income	4.6	-1.3
Purchases	15.9	1.6
Settlements	0	0
Sales	-0.7	-3.7
Transfers Into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Balance at December 31, 2012	32.1	13.3
Other Equity Interests [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Year	141.3	93.1
Included in Consolidated Statement of Income	-1.6	0
Included in Other Comprehensive Income	5.6	8.3
Purchases	55.4	52
Settlements	-26.8	-12.1
Sales	0	0
Transfers Into Level 3	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Balance at December 31, 2012	$173.90	$141.30

Related_Parties_Details

Related Parties (Details) (Director [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction Amount of Assets in Defined Contributions Plans	$22.80	$20.40	$19.30
Related Party Transaction Percent of Assets in Defined Contribution Plan Assets	6.00%	7.00%	7.00%
Trinity [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Assets Managed by Investment Advisory Firm under Director's Management	154.7	125.2	115.2
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	0.4	0.3	0.3
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	0.3	0.3	0.3
Related Party Transaction Amount of Assets Under Management in Defined Benefit Plans	$148.60	$120.70	$107.10

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio2

Quarterly Financial Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Earned Premiums	$495.60	$507.50	$512.80	$509.90	$520.80	$527.30	$529.80	$529.20	$2,025.80	$2,107.10	$2,173.60
Net Investment Income	76.9	82.4	74.6	80.8	72.9	70.4	75.2	77.4	314.7	295.9	298
Other Income	0.3	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.8	0.8	1
Net Realized Gains on Sales of Investments	20.8	49.1	2.3	26.9	5.5	50.9	4.1	4.9	99.1	65.4	33.7
Other-than-temporary Impairment Losses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Other-than-temporary Impairment Losses	-7.6	-3.5	-2.3	-2.4	-3.1	-3.2	-0.4	-0.5	-15.8	-7.2	-11.4
Portion of Losses Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	0	0.1	1.3	0.5	0.3	0	0	0	1.9	0.3	0.1
Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings	-7.6	-3.4	-1	-1.9	-2.8	-3.2	-0.4	-0.5	-13.9	-6.9	-11.3
Total Revenues	586	635.7	588.9	615.9	596.6	645.6	608.9	611.2	2,426.50	2,462.30	2,495
Expenses [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Policyholders’ Benefits and Incurred Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses	315.5	338.3	354.2	349.2	413	368.7	423.8	376.6	1,357.20	1,582.10	1,645.70
Insurance Expenses	162.9	170.1	163.1	158.3	169.5	172.7	167.7	162.4	654.4	672.3	683.6
Interest and Other Expenses	26.2	25.3	25.2	23.8	20.1	22.7	20.9	21.8	100.5	85.5	83.9
Total Expenses	504.6	533.7	542.5	531.3	602.6	564.1	612.4	560.8	2,112.10	2,339.90	2,426.70
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	-6	81.5	-3.5	50.4	'	122.4	'
Income Tax Expense	-26.6	-33.4	-13.9	-26	4.3	-25.9	5.1	-14.1	-99.9	-30.6	-6.6
Income from Continuing Operations	54.8	68.6	32.5	58.6	-1.7	55.6	1.6	36.3	214.5	91.8	61.7
Income from Discontinued Operations	0.4	1.5	1.5	-0.2	3.6	0	0.7	7.3	3.2	11.6	12.8
Net Income	55.2	70.1	34	58.4	1.9	55.6	2.3	43.6	217.7	103.4	74.5
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share - Basic	$0.98	$1.21	$0.56	$1	($0.03)	$0.95	$0.03	$0.61	$3.75	$1.55	$1.02
Income from Continuing Operations Per Unrestricted Share - Diluted	$0.98	$1.21	$0.56	$1	($0.03)	$0.95	$0.03	$0.60	$3.74	$1.54	$1.02
Net Income (Loss) Per Unrestricted Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income Per Unrestricted Share - Basic	$0.99	$1.24	$0.59	$1	$0.03	$0.95	$0.04	$0.73	$3.81	$1.75	$1.23
Net Income Per Unrestricted Share - Diluted	$0.99	$1.23	$0.59	$1	$0.03	$0.95	$0.04	$0.72	$3.80	$1.74	$1.23
Dividends Paid to Shareholders Per Share	$0.24	$0.24	$0.24	$0.24	$0.24	$0.24	$0.24	$0.24	$0.96	$0.96	$0.96
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes	$81.40	$102	$46.40	$84.60	'	'	'	'	$314.40	$122.40	$68.30

Schedule_1_Investments_Other_T1

Schedule 1 - Investments Other Than Investments in Related Parties (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]	'
Amortized Cost	$5,878.30
Amount Carried in Balance Sheet	6,151.30
Fixed Maturities [Member]	'
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]	'
Amortized Cost	4,370.50
Fair Value	4,575
Amount Carried in Balance Sheet	4,575
US Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member]	'
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]	'
Amortized Cost	351.1
Fair Value	362.2
Amount Carried in Balance Sheet	362.2
States and Political Subdivisions [Member]	'
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]	'
Amortized Cost	1,327.40
Fair Value	1,361
Amount Carried in Balance Sheet	1,361
Other Corporate Bonds and Notes [Member]	'
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]	'
Amortized Cost	2,685.40
Fair Value	2,844.40
Amount Carried in Balance Sheet	2,844.40
Redeemable Preferred Stocks [Member]	'
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]	'
Amortized Cost	6.6
Fair Value	7.4
Amount Carried in Balance Sheet	7.4
Equity Securities, Investment Summary [Member]	'
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]	'
Amortized Cost	530
Fair Value	598.5
Amount Carried in Balance Sheet	598.5
Preferred Stock [Member]	'
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]	'
Amortized Cost	105.5
Fair Value	110.2
Amount Carried in Balance Sheet	110.2
Common Stock [Member]	'
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]	'
Amortized Cost	152.2
Fair Value	189.5
Amount Carried in Balance Sheet	189.5
Other Equity Interests [Member]	'
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]	'
Amortized Cost	272.3
Fair Value	298.8
Amount Carried in Balance Sheet	298.8
Equity Method Limited Liability Investments at Cost Plus Cumulative Undistributed Earnings [Member]	'
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]	'
Amortized Cost	245.1
Amount Carried in Balance Sheet	245.1
Loans, Real Estate and Other Investments [Member]	'
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]	'
Amortized Cost	448
Amount Carried in Balance Sheet	448
Short-term Investments [Member]	'
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]	'
Amortized Cost	284.7
Amount Carried in Balance Sheet	$284.70

Schedule_2_Parent_Company_Fina1

Schedule 2 - Parent Company Financial Statements - Balance Sheets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Investments in Subsidiaries	$245,100,000	$253,000,000	'	'
Fixed Maturities at Fair Value (Cost: )	4,575,000,000	4,860,200,000	'	'
Equity Securities at Fair Value (Cost: 2013 – $4.7; 2012 – $4.9)	5,000,000	4,500,000	'	'
Short-term Investments	284,700,000	327,500,000	'	'
Cash	66,500,000	96,300,000	251,200,000	117,200,000
Other Receivables	193,100,000	206,100,000	'	'
Deferred Income Taxes	294,600,000	388,300,000	'	'
Other Assets	267,400,000	256,700,000	'	'
Total Assets	7,656,400,000	8,009,100,000	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	'	'	'	'
Notes Payable	606,900,000	611,400,000	'	'
Liabilities for Income Taxes	8,300,000	21,500,000	'	'
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	329,800,000	431,400,000	'	'
Total Liabilities	5,604,900,000	5,847,400,000	'	'
Shareholders’ Equity:	'	'	'	'
Additional Paid-in Capital	694,800,000	725,000,000	'	'
Retained Earnings	1,215,800,000	1,118,200,000	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	135,300,000	312,700,000	'	'
Total Shareholders’ Equity	2,051,500,000	2,161,700,000	2,116,600,000	2,023,100,000
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	7,656,400,000	8,009,100,000	'	'
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Investments in Subsidiaries	2,614,000,000	2,744,000,000	'	'
Equity Securities at Fair Value (Cost: 2013 – $4.7; 2012 – $4.9)	5,000,000	4,500,000	'	'
Short-term Investments	130,800,000	183,500,000	'	'
Cash	20,800,000	2,200,000	122,400,000	400,000
Other Receivables	4,900,000	7,200,000	'	'
Deferred Income Taxes	35,000,000	75,400,000	'	'
Other Assets	7,300,000	6,300,000	'	'
Total Assets	2,817,800,000	3,023,100,000	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	'	'	'	'
Liabilities for Income Taxes	90,500,000	77,600,000	'	'
Liabilities for Benefit Plans	63,900,000	172,800,000	'	'
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	5,000,000	5,100,000	'	'
Total Liabilities	766,300,000	861,400,000	'	'
Shareholders’ Equity:	'	'	'	'
Common Stock	5,600,000	5,800,000	'	'
Additional Paid-in Capital	694,800,000	725,000,000	'	'
Retained Earnings	1,215,800,000	1,118,200,000	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	135,300,000	312,700,000	'	'
Total Shareholders’ Equity	2,051,500,000	2,161,700,000	'	'
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	2,817,800,000	3,023,100,000	'	'
Parent Company [Member] | Senior Notes, 6% Due May 15, 2017 [Member]	'	'	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	'	'	'	'
Notes Payable	357,900,000	357,300,000	'	'
Parent Company [Member] | Senior Notes, 6% Due November 30, 2015 [Member]	'	'	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	'	'	'	'
Notes Payable	$249,000,000	$248,600,000	'	'

Schedule_2_Parent_Company_Fina2

Schedule 2 - Parent Company Financial Statements - Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Amortized Cost of Fixed Maturity Securities	$4,370.50	$4,283.80
Fair Value of Notes Payable	667.1	675.5
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes Payable, 6.00% due 2017 [Member]	'	'
Senior Notes Payable, Interest Rate	6.00%	'
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes Payable, 6.00% due 2015 [Member]	'	'
Senior Notes Payable, Interest Rate	6.00%	'
Parent Company [Member]	'	'
Amortized Cost of Fixed Maturity Securities	0	0
Trading Securities, Cost	4.7	4.9
Parent Company [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes Payable, 6.00% due 2017 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value of Notes Payable	395.5	393.7
Senior Notes Payable, Interest Rate	6.00%	6.00%
Parent Company [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes Payable, 6.00% due 2015 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value of Notes Payable	$271.60	$276.30
Senior Notes Payable, Interest Rate	6.00%	6.00%

Schedule_2_Parent_Company_Fina3

Schedule 2 - Parent Company Financial Statements - Statements of Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Investment Income	$76.90	$82.40	$74.60	$80.80	$72.90	$70.40	$75.20	$77.40	$314.70	$295.90	$298
Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Sales of Investments	20.8	49.1	2.3	26.9	5.5	50.9	4.1	4.9	99.1	65.4	33.7
Total Revenues	586	635.7	588.9	615.9	596.6	645.6	608.9	611.2	2,426.50	2,462.30	2,495
Total Expenses	504.6	533.7	542.5	531.3	602.6	564.1	612.4	560.8	2,112.10	2,339.90	2,426.70
Loss before Income Taxes and Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	-6	81.5	-3.5	50.4	'	122.4	'
Income Tax Benefit	-26.6	-33.4	-13.9	-26	4.3	-25.9	5.1	-14.1	-99.9	-30.6	-6.6
Net Income	55.2	70.1	34	58.4	1.9	55.6	2.3	43.6	217.7	103.4	74.5
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Investment Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.2	0.2	0.4
Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Sales of Investments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.6	0.3	-0.2
Total Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.8	0.5	0.2
Interest Expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	39	39.5	39.4
Other Operating Expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21.6	13.6	10.3
Total Expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	60.6	53.1	49.7
Loss before Income Taxes and Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-59.8	-52.6	-49.5
Income Tax Benefit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20.8	18.2	18.6
Loss before Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-39	-34.4	-30.9
Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	256.7	137.8	105.4
Net Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$217.70	$103.40	$74.50

Schedule_2_Parent_Company_Fina4

Schedule 2 - Parent Company Financial Statements - Statements of Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income	$55.20	$70.10	$34	$58.40	$1.90	$55.60	$2.30	$43.60	$217.70	$103.40	$74.50
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) Arising During the Year:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Securities Held by Parent	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-324.9	157.9	232.1
Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Securities Held by Parent	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-37.9	-61.2	-30.9
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	362.8	-96.7	-201.2
Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	61.6	-29.4	-53.9
Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	86.6	-13.2	-45.2
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.2	1.6	0.4
Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.2	1.6	0.4
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-276	85.1	156.4
Income Tax Benefit (Expense):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Securities Held by Parent	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-115.9	55.9	82.5
Securities Held by Parent	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-13.2	-21.5	-10.9
Unrealized Holding Gains and Losses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	129.1	-34.4	-71.6
Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-21.6	10.3	19
Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-30.4	4.6	15.9
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.1	-0.6	-0.1
Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.1	-0.6	-0.1
Other Comprehensive Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	98.6	-30.4	-55.8
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-177.4	54.7	100.6
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	217.7	103.4	74.5
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) Arising During the Year:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Securities Held by Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-324.9	157.9	231.5
Securities Held by Parent	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0.6
Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Securities Held by Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-37.9	-61.2	-30.2
Securities Held by Parent	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	-0.7
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	362.8	-96.7	-201.2
Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	61.6	-29.4	-53.9
Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	25	16.2	8.7
Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	86.6	-13.2	-45.2
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.2	1.6	0.4
Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.2	1.6	0.4
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-276	85.1	156.4
Income Tax Benefit (Expense):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Securities Held by Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	115.9	-55.9	-82.3
Securities Held by Parent	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0.2
Securities Held by Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	13.2	21.5	10.7
Securities Held by Parent	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	-0.2
Unrealized Holding Gains and Losses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	129.1	-34.4	-71.6
Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs Arising During the Year	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-21.6	10.3	19
Amortization of Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-8.8	-5.7	-3.1
Net Unrecognized Postretirement Benefit Costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-30.4	4.6	15.9
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.1	-0.6	-0.1
Reclassification Adjustment for Amounts Included in Net Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-0.1	-0.6	-0.1
Other Comprehensive Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	98.6	-30.4	-55.8
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-177.4	54.7	100.6
Total Comprehensive Income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$40.30	$158.10	$175.10

Schedule_2_Parent_Company_Fina5

Schedule 2 - Parent Company Financial Statements - Statements of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating Activities:	'	'	'
Net Income	$217.70	$103.40	$74.50
Adjustment Required to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operations:	'	'	'
Net Realized (Gains) Losses on Sales of Investments	-99.1	-65.4	-33.7
Other, Net	36.1	33.4	30.4
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	122.1	65.7	-25
Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Sales, Paydowns and Maturities of Fixed Maturities	664.4	914.4	650.3
Purchases of Fixed Maturities	-744.5	-872.6	-663.4
Change in Short-term Investments	41.8	-80	155.5
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities	4.8	-106.2	564.6
Notes Payable Payments:	'	'	'
Cash Dividends Paid	-54.9	-56.9	-58.2
Common Stock Repurchases	-100.4	-60.7	-27.4
Cash Exercise of Stock Options	1.7	1.3	0.2
Excess Tax Benefits on Share Based Awards	1.3	0.5	0.2
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities	-156.7	-114.4	-405.6
Increase (Decrease) in Cash	-29.8	-154.9	134
Cash, Beginning of Year	96.3	251.2	117.2
Cash, End of Year	66.5	96.3	251.2
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'
Operating Activities:	'	'	'
Net Income	217.7	103.4	74.5
Adjustment Required to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operations:	'	'	'
Equity in Net Income of Subsidiaries	-256.7	-137.8	-105.4
Cash Dividends from Subsidiaries	95	95	70.8
Cash Contribution to Defined Benefit Plan	-55	0	-32.2
Net Realized (Gains) Losses on Sales of Investments	-0.6	-0.3	0.2
Other, Net	67.3	8.5	35.5
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	67.7	68.8	43.4
Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Capital Distribution from Subsidiary	50.5	20	250
Sales, Paydowns and Maturities of Fixed Maturities	0	13.1	0
Purchases of Common Stocks from Subsidiary	0	0	-50.8
Change in Short-term Investments	52.7	-106.3	-35.4
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities	103.2	-73.2	163.8
Notes Payable Proceeds:	'	'	'
Revolving Credit Agreement	0	0	95
Notes Payable Payments:	'	'	'
Revolving Credit Agreement	0	0	-95
Cash Dividends Paid	-54.9	-56.9	-58.2
Common Stock Repurchases	-100.4	-60.7	-27.4
Cash Exercise of Stock Options	1.7	1.3	0.2
Excess Tax Benefits on Share Based Awards	1.3	0.5	0.2
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities	-152.3	-115.8	-85.2
Increase (Decrease) in Cash	18.6	-120.2	122
Cash, Beginning of Year	2.2	122.4	0.4
Cash, End of Year	$20.80	$2.20	$122.40

Schedule_3_Supplementary_Insur1

Schedule 3 - Supplementary Insurance Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]	'		'		'
Premiums	$2,025.80		$2,107.10		$2,173.60
Other Income	0.8		0.8		1
Net Investment Income	314.7		295.9		298
Insurance Claims and Policyholders' Benefits	1,357.20		1,582		1,645.70
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	253.9		257		260.7
Other Insurance Expenses	400.5		415.3		422.9
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	302.9		303.4		'
Insurance Reserves	4,061		4,132.20		'
Unearned Premiums	598.9		650.9		'
Kemper Preferred [Member]	'		'		'
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]	'		'		'
Premiums	876.7		879.4		859.8
Premiums Written	847.8		891.7		868.8
Other Income	0.2		0.4		0.3
Net Investment Income	55.7		45		48.8
Insurance Claims and Policyholders' Benefits	592.4		709		709.6
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	148.3		147.8		144.4
Other Insurance Expenses	104.2		96		95.4
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	68		72.7		'
Insurance Reserves	412.8		452.3		'
Unearned Premiums	418.6		447.6		'
Kemper Specialty [Member]	'		'		'
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]	'		'		'
Premiums	392.8		419.8		445.2
Premiums Written	383.1		415.1		438.2
Other Income	0.3		0.3		0.5
Net Investment Income	21.8		19		22.8
Insurance Claims and Policyholders' Benefits	314.4		350.4		352.8
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	54.3		58.7		62.6
Other Insurance Expenses	33.9		32.8		28.9
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	16.5		17.9		'
Insurance Reserves	196.4		215.9		'
Unearned Premiums	119.6		129.4		'
Kemper Direct [Member]	'		'		'
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]	'		'		'
Premiums	123.4		168		222.7
Premiums Written	111.3		147.3		209
Other Income	0		0		0.1
Net Investment Income	13.4		13.9		17.4
Insurance Claims and Policyholders' Benefits	62.5		129.5		197.6
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	4.6		6.1		8.8
Other Insurance Expenses	30.1		51.1		67.5
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	1.2		1.5		'
Insurance Reserves	133.4		177.8		'
Unearned Premiums	32.1		44.3		'
Life and Health Insurance [Member]	'		'		'
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]	'		'		'
Premiums	632.9	[1]	639.9	[1]	645.9	[1]
Other Income	0.2	[1]	0.1	[1]	0.1	[1]
Net Investment Income	209.9	[1]	204.3	[1]	200.5	[1]
Insurance Claims and Policyholders' Benefits	387.9	[1]	393.1	[1]	385.7	[1]
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	46.7	[1]	44.4	[1]	44.9	[1]
Other Insurance Expenses	271.5	[1]	266.4	[1]	263.7	[1]
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	217.2	[1]	211.3	[1]	'
Insurance Reserves	3,222.80	[1]	3,168.60	[1]	'
Unearned Premiums	28.6	[1]	29.6	[1]	'
Other Segments [Member]	'		'		'
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]	'		'		'
Premiums	0		0		0
Other Income	0.1		0		0
Net Investment Income	13.9		13.7		8.5
Insurance Claims and Policyholders' Benefits	0		0		0
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	0		0		0
Other Insurance Expenses	-39.2		-31		-32.6
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	0		0		'
Insurance Reserves	95.6		117.6		'
Unearned Premiums	$0		$0		'
[1]	The Company’s Life and Health Insurance employee-agents also market certain property and casualty insurance products under common management. Accordingly, the Company includes the results of these property and casualty insurance products in its Life and Health Insurance segment.

Schedule_4_Reinsurance_Schedul1

Schedule 4 - Reinsurance Schedule (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ceded to Other Companies	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$33.90	$42.50	$40.70
Assumed Premiums Earned	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	52.7	44	43.7
Assumed Premiums, Life Insurance in Force	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	229.5	242.9	256.9
Premiums, Net, Life Insurance in Force	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20,659.10	20,972.90	21,222.70
Net Amount	495.6	507.5	512.8	509.9	520.8	527.3	529.8	529.2	2,025.80	2,107.10	2,173.60
Life Insurance in Force Premiums, Percentage Assumed to Net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.10%	1.20%	1.20%
Direct Premiums Earned	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,007	2,105.60	2,170.60
Premiums, Percentage Assumed to Net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2.60%	2.10%	2.00%
Direct Premiums, Life Insurance in Force	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21,006	21,340.40	21,627.80
Ceded Premiums, Life Insurance in Force	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	576.4	610.4	662
Life Insurance Product Line [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ceded to Other Companies	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.5	1.4	1.5
Assumed Premiums Earned	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.8	2	2.3
Net Amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	392.7	393.4	395.1
Direct Premiums Earned	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	392.4	392.8	394.3
Premiums, Percentage Assumed to Net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.50%	0.50%	0.60%
Accident and Health Insurance [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ceded to Other Companies	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.6	0.4	0.3
Assumed Premiums Earned	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.1	0.1	0.1
Net Amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	161.4	165.2	166.3
Direct Premiums Earned	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	161.9	165.5	166.5
Premiums, Percentage Assumed to Net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.10%	0.10%	0.10%
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ceded to Other Companies	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	31.8	40.7	38.9
Assumed Premiums Earned	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	50.8	41.9	41.3
Net Amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,471.70	1,548.50	1,612.20
Direct Premiums Earned	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1,452.70	$1,547.30	$1,609.80
Premiums, Percentage Assumed to Net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3.50%	2.70%	2.60%