BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 6,729,878 shares of Kemper Corp common stock, representing 11.4% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing attributes these holdings to certain reporting business units of BlackRock and shows sole voting power of 6,627,764 and sole dispositive power of 6,729,878.
The Schedule 13G notes that iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF holds more than 5% of Kemper common stock and the filing was signed by a BlackRock Managing Director on 04/07/2026.
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Large passive position disclosed: 6.73M shares (11.4%).
BlackRock's Schedule 13G shows a sizable passive stake in Kemper Corp, with beneficial ownership reported as 6,729,878 shares and 11.4% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing attributes holdings to reporting business units rather than a single portfolio.
Holder voting and disposition counts are specified—6,627,764 sole voting power and 6,729,878 sole dispositive power—which clarifies BlackRock's internal allocation. Subsequent filings could show changes if ETFs or sub-advisory mandates rebalance.
Schedule 13G used for passive investment disclosure; classification matters.
The filing is structured under Schedule 13G conventions and emphasizes holdings held by BlackRock reporting business units. It identifies a >5% interest by an affiliate, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, as required by Item 6.
Signatory details and an Exhibit 24 power of attorney are included. The filing signals passive ownership; any shift to active intent would require amendment to a Schedule 13D.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:6,729,878 sharesPercent of class:11.4%Sole voting power:6,627,764 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Beneficial ownership6,729,878 sharesBeneficially owned as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class11.4%Percent of Kemper common stock
Sole voting power6,627,764 sharesSole power to vote (Item 4)
Sole dispositive power6,729,878 sharesSole power to dispose (Item 4)
Affiliate >5% holderiShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETFIdentified in Item 6 as holding >5%
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, Reporting Business Units
4 terms
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998)"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficially ownedfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: 6729878 (b) Percent of class: 11.4 %"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole dispositive powerfinancial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6729878"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Reporting Business Unitsregulatory
"securities beneficially owned... by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units")"
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
KEMPER CORP
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
488401100
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
488401100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BlackRock, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
6,627,764.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
6,729,878.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
6,729,878.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
11.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
KEMPER CORP
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
200 E. RANDOLPH ST., SUITE 3300 CHICAGO IL 60601
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
BlackRock, Inc.
In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)
Citizenship:
See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
488401100
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
6729878
(b)
Percent of class:
11.4 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
6627764
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
6729878
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The interest of 1 such person, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, in the common stock of KEMPER CORP is more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit 99
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What stake does BlackRock hold in Kemper Corp (KMPB)?
BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 6,729,878 shares, equal to 11.4% of Kemper common stock as of 03/31/2026. Voting and dispositive powers are broken out in the filing.
Does the Schedule 13G indicate active control by BlackRock?
No. The filing is a Schedule 13G passive ownership disclosure stating holdings are reported by certain BlackRock business units. It does not assert activist or control intent that would require a Schedule 13D.
How much voting power does BlackRock have in Kemper?
BlackRock reports sole voting power of 6,627,764 shares and shared voting power of 0, as shown in the Item 4 voting-power breakdown in the filing.
Which BlackRock entity holds more than 5% of Kemper stock?
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF is identified in Item 6 as having an interest exceeding 5% of Kemper's outstanding common stock per the Schedule 13G filing.
When was the Schedule 13G signed for BlackRock's Kemper holdings?
The filing was signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director, on 04/07/2026, and reports ownership as of 03/31/2026, per the cover information and signature block.
