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Kemper Announces Resignation of Director Thomas Goldstein
CHICAGO, January 29, 2019 - Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced today that Thomas M. Goldstein has resigned from the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately, to focus on his health and family.
“Tom’s been a trusted colleague, advisor and friend for many years, and we thank him for his thoughtful service on our Board,” said Joseph P. Lacher, Jr., Kemper’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “It’s been an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to be associated with Tom, and we send best wishes and strong support to him and his family.”
Goldstein joined the Kemper Board of Directors in August 2016 after a distinguished career in the financial services industry that included senior leadership roles at Allstate Corporation, The GRG Group LLC, Madison Dearborn Partners, and LaSalle Bank. He is also a director of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac).
“My tenure on Kemper’s Board has been a tremendously positive experience,” Goldstein said. “I have great confidence in the management team’s vision and strategy for where they want to take the company.”
“The Board would like to express our profound sense of gratitude for Tom’s guidance and leadership,” said Robert J. Joyce, Chairman of Kemper’s Board of Directors. “He will be missed by the Kemper family and we wish him and his family the best.”
About Kemper
The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading insurers. With $11 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by offering personalized solutions for individuals, families and businesses. Through our businesses, Kemper:
| • | Offers insurance for auto, home, life, health and valuables |
| • | Services approximately seven million policies |
| • | Is represented by more than 30,000 agents and brokers |
| • | Employs over 7,800 associates dedicated to providing exceptional service |
| • | Is licensed to sell insurance in 50 states and the District of Columbia |
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