Mercury General Corporation reported a strong third quarter with a 71.6% increase in net income to $118.9 million and a 58.2% increase in operating income to $68.0 million. The combined ratio improved to 94.3%, and catastrophe losses were $29 million. The company also increased its quarterly dividend.
Net income increased by 71.6% to $118.9 million compared to Q3 2019.
Operating income rose by 58.2% to $68.0 million year-over-year.
Catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance, totaled $29 million.
The combined ratio improved to 94.3% from 98.6% in the prior year.
The company did not provide specific forward guidance in this report.
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