Mercury General Corporation reported a strong third quarter for 2024. Net income increased significantly to $230.9 million, and operating income more than doubled. The combined ratio improved to 93.6%.
Net premiums earned increased by 21.1% to $1.32 billion.
Net income reached $230.9 million, a substantial improvement from a net loss in the same period last year.
Operating income rose by 123.4% to $140.4 million.
The combined ratio improved by 5 percentage points to 93.6%.
Mercury General expects total catastrophe losses from Hurricane Milton will be $5 million or less, which will be recorded as losses for the fourth quarter of 2024.
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