Mercury General Corp. News

Mercury General Corp.’s 4Q Net Premiums Up Slightly; Declares Quarterly Dividend

Mercury General Corp. announced on Monday that net premiums written were $618.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, a 0.2 percent increase compared from the fourth quarter of 2010, and net premiums were $2.6 billion for the year, a …

Backers of Calif. Auto Insurance Discount Claim Signatures to Make 2012 Ballot

Backers of a persistency initiative on Wednesday said they have gathered the signatures they need to qualify it for the Nov. 6 2012 ballot in California. A campaign consultant for the backers of the campaign, the American Agents Alliance, said …

Mercury Reports Dip in Operating Income in 3Q, Increases Quarterly Dividend

Mercury General Corp. (NYSE: MCY) on Monday reported a dip in operating income for the third quarter, and announced a dividend increase. Operating income was $39.7 million, or 72 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2011 compared …