Auto Insurance Comparison

Foremost vs Kemper

Side-by-side comparison of Foremost vs Kemper auto insurance — ratings, cost, coverage, customer experience, pros, cons. No sales pitch, just the research.

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Quick verdict

Foremost edges ahead Kemper in our overall scoring — but each carrier wins on different dimensions. See the breakdown below before deciding.

Head-to-head

Overall scores, key facts, and what each is known for.

 
Foremost
Kemper
Overall score
3.65 /5
Highest overall
3.55 /5
Best for Foremost Insurance is Farmers' specialty arm, originally known for manufactured-home insurance and now writing non-standard auto, RV, motorcycle, and seasonal-property coverage Kemper is a diversified carrier with a major non-standard auto presence and several specialty sub-brands
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Rating breakdown

How each carrier scores on the dimensions we weight.

Category Foremost Kemper
Customer experience 3.60 3.30
Coverage breadth 3.80 3.60
Affordability 3.50 3.70

Pros and cons, side by side

What each carrier wins on, and where each one falls short.

Foremost

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Pros

  • Strong specialty positioning for manufactured homes, RVs, and motorcycles
  • Backed by Farmers financial strength
  • Accepts non-standard auto risk
  • Available across all 50 states for at least some lines

Cons

  • Not a fit for standard-risk auto shoppers
  • Customer satisfaction trends mid-pack
  • Best for specialty lines, not mainstream auto

Pros

  • Strong specialty positioning for non-standard auto and Hispanic-market customers
  • Quick online quoting with bilingual service in key markets
  • Backed by parent company financial strength
  • Accepts SR-22 and high-risk profiles

Cons

  • Kemper does not have a telematics program. 
  • Kemper does provide a mobile application, but its capabilities are restricted, and its website is sparse.

Coverage at a glance

What each carrier offers in standard policies.

Foremost

Kemper

The bottom line

Foremost

Foremost makes sense for specialty needs — manufactured-home, RV, motorcycle — or non-standard auto. For mainstream auto coverage, look at GEICO, Progressive, or Farmers' main book.

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Kemper

Kemper makes sense for non-standard risk or Spanish-language service needs in its core states. For standard-risk shoppers, mainstream carriers typically price more aggressively.

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Before you decide

Rankings are a starting point — your profile decides the rest.

These scores reflect our editorial research across cost, coverage, and customer experience. The right carrier for you still depends on your record, location, and vehicle, so read the full reviews before you commit.