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Mercury General (FRA:MCG) Combined Ratio % : 0.00% (As of . 20)


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What is Mercury General Combined Ratio %?

Combined Ratio % is a profitability metric of an insurance company to measure its performance in daily operations. It measures the money flowing out of an insurance company in the form of dividends, expenses, and losses.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mercury General's Combined Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MCG's Combined Ratio % is not ranked *
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Mercury General Combined Ratio % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Mercury General's Combined Ratio % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Mercury General  (FRA:MCG) Combined Ratio % Calculation

Combined Ratio % is calculated as:

Combined Ratio %=( Incurred Losses + Expenses ) / Earned Premium * 100%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Mercury General  (FRA:MCG) Combined Ratio % Explanation

Combined Ratio % measures the money flowing out of an insurance company in the form of dividends, expenses and losses. A ratio below 100 percent suggests that the company is making an underwriting profit, while a ratio above 100 percent means that it paid more in the claim than it received. However, a ratio above 100 percent does not necessarily mean the company is losing money because the investment income is not included in the calculation.

Compared to Claims Ratio % and Expense Ratio %, the combined ratio is most important because it provides a comprehensive measure of an insurer's profitability.

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Mercury General (FRA:MCG) Business Description

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Address
4484 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90010
Website
http://www.mercuryinsurance.com
Mercury General Corp is an insurance holding company operating in the property-casualty market, where it focuses on low-cost auto insurance for individuals, with operations in nearly 13 United States of America states. However, its business--about 75% of premiums--comes from California, where it was established by George Joseph, the current company chairman, and majority owner. Its insurance is distributed exclusively through independent agents.

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