Kemper (NYSE: KMPR) reported Q2 EPS of $0.41, $0.24 better than the analyst estimate of $0.17. Revenue for the quarter came in at $684.4 million versus the consensus estimate of $564.4 million.

(emphasis Street Insider) “Overall, Kemper had a strong quarter driven by improved performance in our nonstandard auto business and stable Life & Health division results,” commented Joseph P. Lacher, Jr., Kemper’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “It’s encouraging to see the financial results of the actions we took last year to reposition the nonstandard auto business. While there is still work to do, we feel good about the position of the business and are looking to appropriately grow market share.

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