Mercury General Corporation reported a substantial increase in net income for the fourth quarter of 2020, driven by net realized investment gains and improved operating income. The combined ratio also saw a significant improvement compared to the same period last year.
Net income increased by 426.2% to $166.7 million, or $3.01 per diluted share.
Operating income rose by 544.0% to $76.5 million, or $1.38 per diluted share.
The combined ratio improved to 93.3% from 103.2% in the prior year.
Catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance, decreased by 41.7% to $21 million.
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