Unitrin announced its new name will be Kemper Corp., effective Aug. 25, when the company also will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the KMPR ticker symbol.

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY) gave awards to six insurance companies at the group’s annual Capital Event.

Unitrin has bought the “Kemper” name from Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co., finally permanently putting the name with the company that operates under it.

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York recognized six insurance companies as outstanding partners this year.