Operator
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Kemper s Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call. My name is Matt, and I will be your coordinator today. [Operator Instructions] Later, we will conduct a question-and-answer session and instructions will follow at this time. [Operator Instructions]
I would now like to introduce your host for today s conference call Christine Patrick, Kemper s Vice President of Investor Relations. Ms. Patrick, you may begin.
Christine Patrick
Vice President of Investor Relations
Thank you operator. Good afternoon everyone, and welcome to Kemper s discussion of our fourth quarter 2020 results. This afternoon, you ll hear from Joe Lacher, Kemper s President and Chief Executive Officer; Jim McKinney, Kemper s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; and Duane Sanders Kemper s Executive Vice President and the Property & Casualty Division President. We ll make a few opening remarks to provide context around our fourth q
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Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced that Ismat Aziz has joined the company as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Chief Administrative Officer. Aziz will report to Joseph P. Lacher, Jr., Kemper President and CEO, and will be based at Kemper’s headquarters office in Chicago.
Ismat Aziz Joins Kemper as Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Administrative Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
Aziz will be responsible for Kemper’s compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, talent management, employee relations, and learning and development. She will also have oversight for diversity, equity and inclusion, communications, branding and corporate philanthropy.
“I’m pleased to welcome Ismat to our leadership team in a key role to help us advance our human resources strategies and policies in an era of high growth for Kemper,” said Lacher. “She brings deep expertise in talent development, ch
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