Mercury General Corporation

U.S. auto and home insurer headquartered in Los Angeles

What Mercury General does

Mercury General sells car insurance to individuals in the United States, mainly in California and ten other states. It also insures homes, business vehicles, and commercial property, and offers umbrella liability and mechanical protection coverage.

How Mercury General makes money

It earns premiums from policyholders, sold through independent agents and online portals, and aims to take in more than it pays out in claims and expenses. It also earns investment income on the premiums it holds before claims are paid.

Products & services

• Personal automobile insurance
• Homeowners insurance
• Commercial automobile insurance
• Commercial property insurance
• Mechanical protection
• Umbrella insurance