Mercury General Corporation's personal auto policies in force rose 2.5% from year-end 2025 to 1.07 million, while total company policies climbed 4.2% to 2.36 million, according to its second-quarter 2026 results. Direct premiums written also increased 9.3% year over year, suggesting policy growth is increasingly supplementing rate-driven premium expansion. The company said in its 2025 annual report that it expects to grow its private-passenger auto business in 2026 even as the market softens and insurers shift from aggressive rate increases toward competing for profitable customers. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Mercury General's fourth-quarter 2026 EPS has moved up 0.9% over the past 30 days, while full-year 2026 and 2027 EPS estimates have risen 7.3% and 1.1%, respectively, over the past 60 days. Mercury General shares have gained 29.9% in the past year, and the stock carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Mercury General CorporationMercury General's personal auto policies in force rose 2.5% and total policies climbed 4.2%, with direct premiums written up 9.3% year over year, showing concrete policy/unit growth.
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