Mercury General MCY released a generally strong firstquarter report in the absence of large catastrophe or other claims losses. Operating income–which excludes realized investment gains and losses–was down 3.3% to $37.8 million, or $0.69 per share. The drop was primarily caused by a restructuring charge the firm took in order to streamline operations. While the results were stronger than is typical of the firm in … Continue reading Mercury Posts Solid 1Q in Absence of Catastrophes