Kemper reports Q1 adjusted EPS $1.65, consensus $1.49

Reports Q1 revenue $1.193B, consensus $1.21B. “Kemper (KMPR) delivered another quarter of very strong financial results, led by continued robust profitable growth in our Specialty Auto business, which saw a very strong 92% underlying combined ratio, 14% year-over-year policy growth, and 24% written premium growth,” said President and CEO Joseph Lacher, Jr. “We improved our capital and liquidity position, significantly reducing our debt-to-capital ratio and producing operating cash flows approaching all-time highs. We’ve invested significant effort over the past few years in building a stronger, more resilient company-positioning us well to navigate the current market uncertainty. We remain confident in our continued ability to create long-term shareholder value.”