LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury General Corporation (NYSE: MCY) reported today that after the markets close on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the Company will issue an earnings press release reporting its results for the second quarter of 2025, and will also file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The earnings press release should be read in conjunction with the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q.Mercury General Corporation and its subsidiaries are ...

 Simple Steps to Minimize Damage and Stay Safe During Hurricane SeasonLOS ANGELES, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurricane season brings with it a mix of unpredictability and urgency — and while you can't stop a storm, you can absolutely prepare for one. Mercury Insurance is sharing practical, proactive steps homeowners can take to protect their property and loved ones before a hurricane makes landfall.With decades of experience helping policyholders recover from major storms, Mercury understands that prepar ...

COMPANY RECOGNIZED FOR EXCEPTIONAL WORKPLACE CULTURE,FLEXIBILITY, AND SUPPORT FOR WORKING FAMILIESLOS ANGELES, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance has been named to Newsweek's 2025 lists of America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families and America's Greatest Workplaces in Financial Services, earning national recognition for its commitment to employee well-being, flexibility, and workplace excellence.The awards, presented by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, are based on a large-scale in ...

Key Takeaways PGR has declined 5.4% in 3 months, underperforming the S&P 500 but beating its industry's 6.3% drop. PGR's ROE of 33.5% and ROIC of 18.7% outpace industry averages, showing capital efficiency. Earnings estimates for PGR rose as analysts project 17.6% EPS growth and 16.7% revenue gain in 2025.Shares of The Progressive Corporation (PGR) have lost 5.4% in the past three months, outperforming the industry’s decline of 6.3%. However, the stock has underperformed the Finance sector’s increase of 3 ...

Practical Tips Every Homeowner and Driver Can Use to Beat the Heat and Avoid Costly DamageLOS ANGELES, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures rise across the country, intense summer heat waves can cause serious damage to both homes and vehicles — not to mention strain energy systems and budgets. Mercury Insurance is sharing essential guidance to help homeowners and drivers stay safe, reduce costs and protect what matters most during extreme heat.With decades of experience insuring homes and vehicles ...

Floods, Earthquakes and Detached Structures Require Additional CoverageLOS ANGELES, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- While it's important to know what events are covered in your homeowners insurance policy, it's equally important to know what events are not covered. One of the biggest misunderstandings many policyholders have is the belief that, if their home is damaged or destroyed, their homeowners insurance policy will cover the cost of everything.Understanding what your policy does — and does not — cover i ...

Group 1 - The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is identified as the "100 deadliest days of summer," with American teens being 20% more likely to be involved in fatal car collisions during this time [1][2] - Parents play a crucial role in enhancing road safety by engaging in conversations with their teens about the dangers of driving during this period and enforcing strict rules against driving under the influence or distracted driving [3][4] - Mercury Insurance emphasizes the importance of setting a good example for teens, being involved in their driving education, and understanding state driving laws to promote safe driving practices [6][4] Group 2 - Mercury Insurance, headquartered in Los Angeles, offers a range of insurance products including personal auto, homeowners, and renters insurance, and has a strong presence in multiple states [5][6] - The company has been recognized for its competitive rates and excellent customer service, employing over 4,200 staff and working with more than 6,340 independent agents [6][7] - Mercury Insurance has received high ratings from A.M. Best and accolades from Forbes and Insure.com for its auto insurance services [6][7]

Core Insights - Shares of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) have increased by 26.8% over the past year, outperforming the Finance sector and the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which grew by 17.8% and 9.1% respectively [1] - The company has a market capitalization of $59.90 billion, with an average trading volume of 1.3 million shares over the last three months [1] Stock Performance - TRV shares closed at $264.41, trading above the 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages of $263.84 and $251.68, indicating strong upward momentum [4] - The average price target from 21 analysts for TRV is $285.24 per share, suggesting a potential upside of 7.5% from the last closing price [13] Financial Projections - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Travelers' 2025 revenues is $49.17 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 5.8% [9] - The consensus estimates for 2026 earnings per share and revenues indicate increases of 30.7% and 6.3% respectively from the 2025 estimates [9] - Travelers has consistently beaten earnings estimates in the past four quarters, with an average surprise of 75.37% [9] Analyst Sentiment - Eight out of 14 analysts covering TRV have raised their estimates for 2025, and six have done so for 2026 in the past 60 days, leading to a 2.9% and 1.7% increase in the consensus estimates for those years [10] Growth Drivers - TRV is positioned for growth due to high retention rates, favorable pricing, and new business gains, with plans to introduce new products in the Bond and Specialty segment in 2025 [6][17] - The company expects fixed-income net investment income to rise from $725 million in Q2 to $790 million in Q4 2025 [6][19] Valuation Metrics - TRV shares are trading at a premium, with a price-to-book value of 2.13X compared to the industry average of 1.56X [7] - The company has a Value Score of B, indicating it is an attractive value stock [7] Return on Investment - The return on equity (ROE) for the trailing 12 months is 16.1%, significantly higher than the industry average of 7.8% [15] - The return on invested capital (ROIC) has been increasing, currently at 9%, compared to the industry average of 5.9% [16] Strategic Positioning - Travelers maintains a conservative balance sheet with a debt-to-capital ratio between 15% and 25%, and has been increasing its book value for the past decade [20] - The company has a strong presence in the U.S. property-casualty insurance market, supported by a diversified portfolio and solid capital strength [21] Dividend Policy - Travelers has increased its dividends for 21 consecutive years, with a dividend yield of 1.7%, which is attractive compared to the industry average of 0.2% [22]

Lemonade has attracted over 2.5 million customers so far across its homeowners, renters, life, pet, and car insurance products, and the company has outlined a plan to grow its business tenfold over the next decade. Lemonade (LMND -9.67%) has been developing artificial intelligence (AI) since 2015, long before the technology captivated Wall Street a couple of years ago. The company is using AI to transform the insurance industry by writing quotes in seconds, and paying claims in minutes instead of days or we ...

Precautions Range from Checking Tire Pressure to Packing an Emergency KitLOS ANGELES, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent survey from GasBuddy, 69% of Americans plan to take a road trip this summer, and of those, 40% say they expect to be on the road for more than five hours. If you're among the millions with travel plans, Mercury Insurance wants to help ensure that your vehicle is up for the task."Road tripping has long been a summer tradition for many families, but it's important to take a ...