Mercury General Corporation MCY

Renters may not control the roof, plumbing system or electrical wiring in their apartment building, but what happens inside their unit can make a big difference. Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) says a handful of simple habits can help renters prevent common accidents from becoming costly insurance claims.

Companies that consistently increase their sales, margins, or returns on capital are usually rewarded with the best returns, and those that can do all three for years on end are almost always the legendary stocks that return 100 times your money.

In the past quarter, Mercury General reported a very strong Q2, with revenue rising 13.8% year on year and beating analyst forecasts by 10.3%, while earnings per share also came in ahead of expectations. The results highlight how Mercury General’s concentrated personal auto footprint, particularly in California and other key states served through independent agents, can translate into stronger-than-forecast top-line performance. Next, we’ll examine how this Q2 revenue and earnings beat might...

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how property & casualty insurance stocks fared in Q2, starting with Mercury General (NYSE:MCY).

Homeowners may be surprised when the amount of insurance on their home doesn't match its current market value. Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) says the reason is simple: homeowners insurance generally focuses on what it could cost to rebuild the home, not what someone might pay to buy it.

Homeowners planning a remodel typically make lists for contractors, budgets, permits and materials, but Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY)) says another conversation belongs near the beginning of the project: homeowners insurance. Major renovations can change a home's physical characteristics, replacement cost or liability exposure, making it important to keep insurance coverage aligned as the property changes.

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You haven't had an accident. You haven't received a ticket. You're driving the same car and your commute hasn't changed. So why can your auto insurance premium still change?

Mercury General has delivered a sharp multi‑year share price rise, which naturally raises the question of whether the current valuation is supported by the returns the insurer earns on its capital. With the stock trading at US$102.51 at the last close, the key issue is how that price lines up with the cash the business can generate from the capital it deploys. Over the past 3 years, Mercury General has returned 283.8%, which puts real weight on whether those gains are backed by the returns...

Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is encouraging homeowners to take a fresh look at their insurance policies because some potential savings may be hiding in plain sight. Home improvements, protective devices, changes in the community and even a homeowner's claims history may qualify for discounts, but some of those savings opportunities can be easy to overlook if a policy hasn't been reviewed recently.