Kemper Corp. Q2 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Kemper Corp. (KMPR) reported second-quarter net income of $34.0 million, or $0.59 per share, compared to $2.3 million, or $0.04 per share, last year. Consolidated net operating income was $31.7 million, or $0.55 per share, for the second quarter of 2013.

On average, five analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.29 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total revenues were $588.9 million, compared to $608.9 million in 2012. Earned premiums decreased $17.0 million, predominantly from planned reductions at Kemper Direct and Kemper Specialty. Analysts expected revenue of $588.39 million for the quarter.