Mercury General Corporation reported a net loss of $41.543 million for the second quarter of 2023, compared to a net loss of $210.681 million in the same period of 2022. The company's combined ratio was 110.1%, and it faced catastrophe losses of $92 million. However, net investment income increased, and the company is implementing rate increases to improve underwriting results.
Mercury General reported a net loss of $41.543 million for Q2 2023.
Catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance, amounted to $92 million.
The combined ratio for Q2 2023 was 110.1%.
Net investment income increased due to higher average yield and invested assets.
Mercury General is implementing rate and non-rate actions to improve underwriting results, but rate increases take time to earn in.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income