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25 items- PRAfter the Fire: What Homeowners Should Do in the First 24 HoursMercury Insurance outlines six important steps to protect your family, document damage and begin the recovery processLOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The first 24 hours after a house fire can be overwhelming, leaving homeowners facing urgent decisions about their safety, belongings and next steps. Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is helping homeowners navigate those critical first hours with practical guidance on protecting their property, documenting losses and beginning the insurance claims process.Whether a fire causes limited damage to one room or forces a family from its home, knowing what to do next can help prevent additional losses and make the recovery process more ma
- PRFive Household Items Firefighters Wish People Would Stop Plugging Into Power StripsMercury Insurance Shares Simple Electrical Safety Tips That Can Help Reduce the Risk of a Home FireLOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Power strips make it easy to add outlets where families need them, but they aren't designed to handle every appliance in the home. Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is reminding homeowners that plugging certain high-powered appliances into a power strip can overload it, potentially causing overheating and increasing the risk of an electrical fire."Power strips are so common that it's easy to assume anything with a plug can safely go into one, but that's not the case," said Bonnie Lee, Vice President of Property Claims at Mercury Insurance. "Applian
- PRMERCURY GENERAL CORPORATION TO REPORT THIRD QUARTER RESULTS ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury General Corporation (NYSE:MCY) reported today that after the markets close on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Company will issue an earnings press release reporting its results for the third quarter of 2026, and will also file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The earnings press release should be read in conjunction with the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q.Mercury General Corporation and its subsidiaries are a multiple line insurance organization offering predominantly personal automobile and homeowners insurance through a network of independent producers and direct-to-consumer sales in many
- PRPark Here, Not There: Where You Leave Your Car During an El Niño Storm MattersMercury Insurance Offers Simple Ways Drivers Can Reduce Their Exposure to Storm-Related Vehicle DamageLOS ANGELES, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is encouraging drivers to think about something that can easily be overlooked when heavy rain is in the forecast: where they park their vehicles.El Niño can increase the likelihood of wetter, stormier conditions in parts of the United States, and drivers often focus on preparing for the hazards they'll encounter behind the wheel. But a vehicle doesn't have to be moving to be vulnerable to storm damage. Rising water, falling tree limbs, overwhelmed drainage systems and unstable slopes can all create problems for p
- PRYour Family Member Is Calling for Help. But Is It Really Them?Mercury Insurance Warns AI Voice Cloning Is Making Impersonation Scams Harder to SpotLOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A frantic phone call from a child, spouse or parent asking for money can trigger an immediate instinct to help. But with artificial intelligence making it easier for criminals to imitate a person's voice, consumers may need to stop and verify who is really on the other end of the line.With October being CyberSecurity Awareness Month, Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is encouraging consumers to recognize the growing threat of AI-powered impersonation scams and take simple steps to protect themselves and their families. According to the FBI's 2025 Internet Crime R
- PRHow Small Apartment Habits Can Help Renters Avoid Big Insurance ClaimsSimple everyday steps can help renters reduce the risk of fire, water damage, theft and liability lossesLOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Renters may not control the roof, plumbing system or electrical wiring in their apartment building, but what happens inside their unit can make a big difference. Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) says a handful of simple habits can help renters prevent common accidents from becoming costly insurance claims."Living in an apartment means your home is connected to other homes, so a problem in one unit can quickly affect several others," said Lauren Lewis, Director, HO Underwriting at Mercury Insurance. "Renters can't control everything about the
- PRReplacement Cost vs. Market Value: What Homeowners Need to UnderstandMercury Insurance explains why what your home is worth and what it costs to rebuild it can be two very different numbersLOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Homeowners may be surprised when the amount of insurance on their home doesn't match its current market value. Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) says the reason is simple: homeowners insurance generally focuses on what it could cost to rebuild the home, not what someone might pay to buy it."Market value and replacement cost measure two very different things," said Adam Bakonis, Director of Property Product Management at Mercury Insurance. "Market value reflects what a buyer may be willing to pay for a home and the land it sits
- PRBefore You Renovate, Put Insurance on the Project ChecklistMercury Insurance explains why homeowners should consider their coverage before, during and after a major remodeling projectLOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Homeowners planning a remodel typically make lists for contractors, budgets, permits and materials, but Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY)) says another conversation belongs near the beginning of the project: homeowners insurance. Major renovations can change a home's physical characteristics, replacement cost or liability exposure, making it important to keep insurance coverage aligned as the property changes.Americans continue to invest heavily in their homes. The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies projects annual s
- PRNo Tickets. No Accidents. So Why Did Your Auto Insurance Premium Change?Mercury Insurance explains how rising repair costs, increasingly complex vehicles and expensive injury claims can affect the cost of auto insurance even when your driving hasn't changed LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- You haven't had an accident. You haven't received a ticket. You're driving the same car and your commute hasn't changed. So why can your auto insurance premium still change?A driver's individual record is an important part of auto insurance pricing, but it isn't the only thing affecting what insurance costs. Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) says drivers also need to consider a less visible part of the equation: what it costs to repair vehicles, replace totaled
- PRThe Home Insurance Savings Hiding in Plain SightMercury Insurance says an annual policy review can help homeowners identify potential savings tied to improvements they've already made and features they may already haveLOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is encouraging homeowners to take a fresh look at their insurance policies because some potential savings may be hiding in plain sight. Home improvements, protective devices, changes in the community and even a homeowner's claims history may qualify for discounts, but some of those savings opportunities can be easy to overlook if a policy hasn't been reviewed recently.Homeowners routinely make changes to their properties without thinking about
- PRMercury Insurance Named One of America's Greatest Companies for 2026 by NewsweekFour-star recognition underscores Mercury's strength across financial performance, innovation, workplace excellence and sustainability LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) has been named one of America's Greatest Companies 2026 by Newsweek, earning a four-star rating in a nationwide evaluation of leading U.S. companies based on financial leadership, innovation, performance as an employer, and sustainability.Unlike a traditional numbered "Top 100" style ranking, America's Greatest Companies 2026 recognizes 650 U.S. companies that earned five-, 4.5- or four-star ratings. Mercury earned four stars based on its performance across the study's broad ran
- PRMercury Insurance Helps Homeowners Make the Most of Wildfire Mitigation DiscountsHome hardening and defensible space can reduce wildfire risk, and the work may be worth checking for potential insurance savingsLOS ANGELES, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Homeowners who have invested time and money to make their properties more resistant to wildfire may have another reason to feel good about the work they've done: They may qualify for savings on their homeowners insurance.Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) encourages homeowners to review the wildfire mitigation improvements they've made and talk with their insurance agent about discounts that may be available to them. Mercury offers wildfire mitigation discounts for qualifying homeowners in multiple states where it writes
- PRThe High Cost of 'I'll Get to It Later': Mercury Insurance Identifies Small Home Repairs That Can Become Big ExpensesRoutine maintenance and early repairs can help homeowners prevent minor problems from turning into costly damageLOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every homeowner has a list of small repairs that can wait until next weekend. Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is reminding homeowners that some of those seemingly minor problems can become much more expensive when "I'll get to it later" turns into weeks, months or even years.A slow drip, clogged gutter or damaged roof shingle may not feel urgent, particularly when everything else in the home appears to be working normally. But homes have a way of making small problems bigger when water, weather and time are involved."Home maintenance
- SECMercury General Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - MERCURY GENERAL CORP (0000064996) (Filer)
- PRMercury Announces the Passing of Founder and Chairman George JosephMercury honors the legacy of its founder and longtime Chairman while reaffirming the continuity of the Joseph family ownership, the Company's leadership and its commitment to customers, agents, employees, and shareholders.LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury General Corporation (NYSE:MCY) (the "Company") today announced the passing of George Joseph, the Company's founder and longtime Chairman. He was 104 years old.Joseph founded Mercury, and the Company sold its first policy in 1962. He believed Mercury could innovate using more mathematics, actuarial discipline and data to create fairer and more equitable rates for a broader range of drivers.He served as chairman from the Comp
- PRThe Wildfire Calendar Has Changed; Has Yours?Mercury Insurance Encourages Homeowners to Make Wildfire Preparedness a Year-Round RoutineLOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For generations, homeowners have thought about wildfire preparedness as a seasonal task: clear brush in the spring, clean the gutters, prepare an evacuation kit and get ready for the hottest months of the year. Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) says that calendar needs an update.Wildfire risk can extend well beyond the months traditionally associated with fire season, making year-round preparedness increasingly important for homeowners in wildfire-prone areas. Conditions can change quickly as vegetation grows and dries, debris accumulates around homes, wind
- PRThe Damage You Don't See: Mercury Insurance Shares What Homeowners Should Know About Service Line FailuresUnderground water, sewer and utility lines can create costly problems with little warningLOS ANGELES, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the most important parts of a home are the ones homeowners rarely see. Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is reminding homeowners that underground service lines connecting a house to water, sewer, electrical and other essential services can fail, and repairing them may be more complicated and expensive than many homeowners expect.Service lines typically run underground between a home and the street or another connection point. Depending on the property and local utility responsibilities, homeowners may be responsible for portions of those lines locate
- PRMercury Insurance Named to Forbes' 2026 List of America's Best Employers for WomenRecognition, informed by team member feedback, highlights Mercury's focus on career growth, leadership development and long-term opportunity for women.LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women 2026, honoring the company's commitment to fostering an environment where women have opportunities to grow, lead and build rewarding careers.The Forbes recognition is informed by independent team member feedback and considers factors including workplace culture, professional development, work-life balance, pay equity, parental leave and the representation of women in leadership."Women have
- PRBack to School Means Back to Traffic: Mercury Insurance Urges Drivers to Reset Their CommuteNational crash data underscores the risks as school buses, pedestrians, bicycles and busy drop-off zones return to America's roadsLOS ANGELES, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is urging drivers to reset their commuting habits as students head back to school, with federal data showing more than 1,000 people have been killed in school-transportation-related traffic crashes over the past decade.National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data shows 1,069 people were killed in school-transportation-related crashes from 2015 through 2024, an average of more than 100 fatalities each year. The total included 204 school-age children.The risks extend well
- PRMercury Gives Oklahoma Homeowners More Ways to Save and Strengthen Their Homes Against Hail and WildfireNew enhanced homeowners insurance product offers an estimated average savings of $420 for hail-resistant roofing, an option to upgrade to a stronger roof after a covered loss, and new wildfire mitigation discountsLOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) has launched a new enhanced homeowners insurance product that gives Oklahoma homeowners more ways to lower their insurance costs, strengthen their properties against severe weather, and choose coverage that better fits their homes.The enhancements can provide qualifying homeowners with:Estimated average savings of $420, or 12.4%, for eligible hail-resistant roofing.Estimated average savings of $290, or 8.5%, fo
- PRMercury Insurance Reveals the 10 Most Affordable New Electric and Hybrid Vehicles to Insure for 2026Hybrids dominate this year's rankings as drivers embrace more electrified choicesLOS ANGELES, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers shopping for electric and hybrid vehicles have more choices than ever before. Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) today released its annual ranking of the 10 most affordable new 2026 model year electric and hybrid vehicles to insure, helping buyers better understand one of the ongoing costs of vehicle ownership. "Electric vehicles have become increasingly mainstream," said Chong Gao, Director of R&D for Mercury Insurance. "Understanding insurance costs before making a purchase can help drivers c
- SECSEC Form 10-Q filed by Mercury General Corporation10-Q - MERCURY GENERAL CORP (0000064996) (Filer)
- SECMercury General Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition8-K - MERCURY GENERAL CORP (0000064996) (Filer)
- PRMercury General Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results and Declares Quarterly DividendLOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury General Corporation (NYSE: MCY) reported today for the second quarter of 2026:Consolidated HighlightsThree Months Ended June 30,ChangeSix Months Ended June 30,Change20262025$%20262025$%(000's except per-share amounts and ratios)Net premiums earned (2)$ 1,497,767$ 1,366,738$ 131,0299.6$ 2,950,180$ 2,649,808$ 300,37211.3Net premiums written (1) (2) $ 1,559,045$ 1,480,807$ 78,2385.3$ 3,109,163$ 2,795,188$ 313,97511.2Direct premiums written (1)$ 1,623,583$ 1,484,985$ 138,5989.3$ 3,196,324$ 2,930,428$ 265,8969.1Net realized investment gains, net of t
- PRMercury Insurance Reveals the 10 Most Affordable New Sedans/Coupes to Insure for 2026Volkswagen Golf R tops Mercury's inaugural ranking of insurance-friendly passenger carsLOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) SUVs may dominate today's headlines, but 2/4 door sedans and coupes continue to deliver outstanding value for commuters, first-time buyers and drivers looking to keep ownership costs under control. Mercury Insurance today introduced its first-ever ranking of the 10 most affordable new 2026 model year sedans and coupes to insure."For many Americans, smaller cars and coupes remain among the smartest purchases available," said Chong Gao, Director of R&D for Mercury Insurance. "Lower insurance costs can make an already affordable v
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Mercury General Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in writing personal automobile insurance in the United States. It also writes homeowners, commercial automobile, commercial property, mechanical protection, and umbrella insurance. The company's automobile insurance products include collision, property damage, bodily injury, comprehensive, personal injury protection, underinsured and uninsured motorist, and other hazards; and homeowners' insurance products comprise dwelling, liability, personal property, fire, and other hazards. It sells its policies through a network of...Where does MCY stock trade?
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Mercury General Corporation has had 3 recent analyst actions on file. The most recent action was from Raymond James: Strong Buy on 2025-02-12. Recent price targets range from $3300.00 to $4500.00.What companies are similar to MCY?
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