Mercury General Corporation reported a net income of $31.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, a significant improvement compared to the net loss of $81.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2018. The combined ratio was 103.2%, and catastrophe losses net of reinsurance totaled $36 million.
Net income was $31.7 million, compared to a net loss of $81.9 million in Q4 2018.
Operating income was $11.9 million, compared to an operating loss of $14.6 million in Q4 2018.
Net premiums earned increased to $925.4 million from $868.2 million in Q4 2018.
The combined ratio was 103.2%, compared to 106.7% in Q4 2018.
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