Mercury General Corporation reported a net loss of $45.3 million for the first quarter of 2023, compared to a net loss of $196.9 million for the same period in 2022. The company's combined ratio was 115.8%, and catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance, amounted to $98 million. Net investment income increased to $52 million.
Net loss was $(45.3) million, or $(0.82) per diluted share.
Operating loss was $(84) million, or $(1.52) per diluted share.
Net premiums earned increased by 4.4% to $1,004.7 million.
Combined ratio was 115.8%, driven by catastrophe losses and inflationary pressures.
Mercury General is implementing rate and non-rate actions to improve underwriting results, though these increases take time to earn in.
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