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Mercury General Corporation (NYSE: MCY), parent of Mercury Insurance, generates a steady flow of news tied to its role as a multiple-line property and casualty insurer. The company focuses predominantly on personal auto, homeowners, renters and commercial insurance, and its updates often reflect both corporate developments and practical guidance for policyholders in the states where it operates.
News about Mercury General and Mercury Insurance includes corporate announcements such as stock exchange listings and earnings release schedules. For example, the company has announced a dual listing of its common stock on NYSE Texas, Inc. while maintaining its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange, and it regularly reports the timing of its quarterly and annual financial disclosures.
A significant portion of Mercury’s news flow centers on risk education for homeowners and drivers. Recent releases have covered topics like preventing costly water damage in homes, building consistent home security habits, addressing holiday-related fire hazards from lights and decorations, and reducing theft risk in parking lots during the shopping season. The company also shares seasonal tips for safe driving and vehicle protection, framing these as practical steps that can help reduce preventable losses.
Mercury Insurance further uses its news platform to clarify common misconceptions about homeowners insurance, including what standard policies typically cover and where separate coverage may be needed. Readers following MCY news can expect a mix of operational updates, financial reporting dates and consumer-focused safety guidance. For investors and policyholders alike, this news stream provides insight into how the company communicates about risk, coverage and its presence in states such as Arizona, California, Texas and others where it predominantly offers personal auto and homeowners insurance.
Bookmark this page to access ongoing MCY news coverage, from corporate filings and listing developments to seasonal safety campaigns and insurance education pieces issued by Mercury Insurance.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) on Dec 22, 2025 released holiday safety guidance to help homeowners reduce decoration-related fire risks. The company cites National Fire Protection Association figures noting about 160 Christmas-tree fires and nearly 900 decoration-related home fires annually in the U.S.
Recommended steps include testing smoke and CO alarms, avoiding dry trees near heat sources, checking for damaged bulbs and frayed wires, using timers or unplugging lights, avoiding outlet overloads, using surge‑protected power strips, and safe ladder practices when decorating at height.
Mercury Insurance (MCY) on Dec 19, 2025 outlined five last-minute holiday gifts that prioritize driver safety and preparedness, plus a bonus item.
Recommendations include a portable jump starter ($60–$120), dash cam ($80–$200), winter emergency car kit ($30–$75), blind-spot mirrors or parking sensors ($10–$50), steering wheel lock or GPS tracker (locks $30–$70; trackers $25–$100 plus subscription), and a trunk organizer ($20–$40). The release highlights safety benefits such as reduced roadside wait times, accident documentation, improved visibility, theft deterrence, and secure emergency gear.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) launched an expanded personal umbrella insurance product in Virginia on Dec. 18, 2025, the company's ninth state rollout.
Key details: Mercury cites a 35% increase in average liability claim amounts since the pandemic and offers umbrella coverage starting at just over $1.00 a day, multi-policy discounts, a 3-year accident/violation free 5% discount, uninsured motorist coverage up to $1 million, and increased liability limits from $1 million to $2 million.
Mercury sells auto, homeowners and umbrella lines and operates with about 4,700 employees and > 8,000 independent agents across 11 states.
Mercury Insurance (MCY) on Dec. 16, 2025 urged drivers to protect holiday shopping from vehicle break-ins by adopting simple precautions. The release lists Top 5 ways to avoid gift theft: keep packages out of sight, lock doors and windows, choose well-lit parking, avoid leaving items visible even briefly, and stay aware of surroundings. A bonus tip recommends reviewing auto and personal property coverage before the holiday season.
The company noted its product lines and staffing: auto, homeowners and business insurance sold through a network of agents in 11 states and over 4,700 employees.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) on Dec 10, 2025 published guidance to correct common homeowners insurance misconceptions. The release explains that standard policies cover sudden, accidental perils (fire, theft, wind, burst pipes) but typically exclude flood and earthquake, mold from long-term dampness, and pest damage.
The company urges policy review for renovations, recommends separate flood/quake or endorsements for mold and business use, and highlights available discounts for newer homes and protective devices.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) urges policyholders to make an annual insurance checkup at the start of the year to confirm coverage after life changes. Key review areas include coverage limits for new purchases, deductibles, premiums and available discounts, policy exclusions (for risks like flood or earthquake), beneficiary designations, and reading the policy declarations page. The company highlights reviewing policies after moves, marriage, divorce or adding a child and recommends using the first of the year as a reminder to schedule a checkup.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE:MCY) on Nov 25, 2025 urged homeowners to prepare for unpredictable winter weather and highlighted steps to reduce costly water damage.
Recommended actions cover yard, exterior, and interior checks: trim branches, secure outdoor items, clean drains and gutters, inspect and repair roofs, treat decks, seal siding cracks, caulk window and door frames, check ducts and sewer lines, and update home inventories and insurance coverage.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) published winter driving safety tips on Nov 21, 2025 to help reduce weather-related collisions. The guidance highlights that roughly a quarter of weather-related crashes happen on snowy, slushy or icy pavement and recommends concrete steps drivers can take to lower risk.
Key tips include slowing down, increasing following distance to 8–10 seconds, avoiding sudden movements, using ABS braking technique if equipped, exercising caution on bridges and overpasses, not using cruise control on ice, and staying at least four car lengths behind snow plows.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) on November 20, 2025 issued seasonal travel guidance to help drivers avoid common holiday mishaps and understand coverage while on the road.
Key tips include: review your policy for comprehensive and collision coverage, verify rental car coverage, protect vehicles in crowded parking lots, carry an emergency kit, and plan long drives with breaks and navigation apps. The company emphasizes that preparedness and knowing policy limits can reduce stress and unexpected costs during holiday travel.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) on Nov 13, 2025 issued Thanksgiving safety guidance focused on reducing kitchen fires and protecting families and homes.
Key data: the National Fire Protection Association reported 1,446 home cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day 2023, a 388% increase over the daily average. Mercury emphasizes unattended cooking as the leading cause and recommends practical steps: never leave food unattended, keep a three-foot kid-free zone, wear close-fitting sleeves, store flammables away from heat, keep a lid handy to smother grease fires, verify smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, and use turkey fryers outdoors per manufacturer instructions.
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