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Mercury Insurance Shares How to Maintain a Healthier Home on a Budget

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Living healthily remains a primary concern for many today, with homeowners looking to make home improvements with an emphasis on the health benefits of living in an environmentally friendly space.

Key Points: 
  • "When it comes to home improvement, eco-friendly choices can be budget friendly," said Bonnie Lee, Vice President of Property Claims at Mercury Insurance .
  • "Healthy home choices, especially for large renovations, can bring your homeowner cost down and save you money on insurance too."
  • The journey to a healthier home begins by identifying areas needing regular maintenance and determining which environmentally friendly products can replace current ones.
  • A costless preventive measure is to maintain the proper functioning of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home.

Newsweek Names Mercury Insurance one of its 2024 America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance has been named by Newsweek, in conjunction with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024. Companies were judged on criteria including competitive salaries, growth opportunities compared with other employers, work-life balance and non-discriminatory hiring practices. Mercury is one of only 16 companies in the Mid-Size Insurance Underwriting category (1,000 to 4,999 employees) nationally, and one of two based in California. By way of comparison, there are 5,929 insurance companies in total in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Award Recognizes Mercury's Foundational Embrace of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance has been named by Newsweek, in conjunction with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024.
  • Mercury is one of only 16 companies in the Mid-Size Insurance Underwriting category (1,000 to 4,999 employees) nationally, and one of two based in California.
  • "We're honored to be included on the 2024 Newsweek list," stated Heidi Sullivan, Vice President, Chief Human Capital Officer for Mercury.
  • Across these categories, Mercury stands alongside a wide range of renowned companies on the Diversity 2024 list, including Google, Walt Disney, Nike, Microsoft and Mercedes-Benz.

Newsweek Names Mercury Insurance one of its 2024 America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercury Insurance has been named by Newsweek, in conjunction with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024. Companies were judged on criteria including competitive salaries, growth opportunities compared with other employers, work-life balance and non-discriminatory hiring practices. Mercury is one of only 16 companies in the Mid-Size Insurance Underwriting category (1,000 to 4,999 employees) nationally, and one of two based in California. By way of comparison, there are 5,929 insurance companies in total in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Award Recognizes Mercury's Foundational Embrace of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercury Insurance has been named by Newsweek, in conjunction with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024.
  • Mercury is one of only 16 companies in the Mid-Size Insurance Underwriting category (1,000 to 4,999 employees) nationally, and one of two based in California.
  • "We're honored to be included on the 2024 Newsweek list," stated Heidi Sullivan, Vice President, Chief Human Capital Officer for Mercury .
  • Across these categories, Mercury stands alongside a wide range of renowned companies on the Diversity 2024 list, including Charles Schwab, Century 21, IBM and General Motors.

Mercury Insurance Offers Tips to Avoid Becoming a Distracted Driving Statistic

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Friday, February 23, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Multitasking has become the theme of the decade as we try to balance work, family and social obligations in a world where time seems to be shrinking while the number of things to do is expanding.

Key Points: 
  • "We all understand the pressures of trying to do more in less time," said Mercury VP, Claims, Kevin Quinn.
  • These behaviors force driving with one hand on the steering wheel, a practice more dangerous than two-handed driving.
  • Here are some sobering statistics from Mercury Insurance's October 2023 survey of 1,000 active drivers on distracted driving behaviors:
    While the problem of distracted driving is very real, there are hopeful signs on the horizon.
  • For additional safety tips regarding distracted driving, please visit:

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Mercury General Corporation and Its Subsidiaries

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a” (Excellent) for the members of Mercury Casualty Group (Mercury).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a” (Excellent) for the members of Mercury Casualty Group (Mercury).
  • Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” (Good) of the organization’s publicly traded ultimate parent, Mercury General Corporation (MGC) (Los Angeles, CA) [NYSE: MCY].
  • AM Best also has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) of MGC’s $375 million, 4.4% senior unsecured notes, due 2027.
  • The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Mercury Insurance Invests in a New Vision of Data Science with the Appointment of Chief Data Analytics Officer

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY), a leading provider of property and casualty insurance, has appointed Simon Zhang to the newly-created position of Chief Data and Analytics Officer. The hire continues Mercury's ongoing effort to utilize advanced data analytics to drive business growth, elevate the carrier's product offerings, and better meet the needs of its policyholders.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY), a leading provider of property and casualty insurance, has appointed Simon Zhang to the newly-created position of Chief Data and Analytics Officer.
  • "This newly created position is the latest in a series of investments Mercury is making to reimagine how we use data and unlock the power of our deep data resources," said Victor Joseph, President & COO of Mercury Insurance.
  • "Combining our proprietary data with the kinds of new data technologies that are being developed everyday will help Mercury become an innovative market leader."
  • As Chief Data Analytics Officer, Mr. Zhang's leadership will add value to virtually every element of the Mercury data science landscape – from predictive analytics and data science, infrastructure and architecture, to data security and compliance.

Mercury Insurance Invests in a New Vision of Data Science with the Appointment of Chief Data Analytics Officer

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 8, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY), a leading provider of property and casualty insurance, has appointed Simon Zhang to the newly-created position of Chief Data and Analytics Officer. The hire continues Mercury's ongoing effort to utilize advanced data analytics to drive business growth, elevate the carrier's product offerings, and better meet the needs of its policyholders. 

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY), a leading provider of property and casualty insurance, has appointed Simon Zhang to the newly-created position of Chief Data and Analytics Officer.
  • "Combining our proprietary data with the kinds of new data technologies that are being developed everyday will help Mercury become an innovative market leader."
  • As Chief Data Analytics Officer, Mr. Zhang's leadership will add value to virtually every element of the Mercury data science landscape – from predictive analytics and data science, infrastructure and architecture, to data security and compliance.
  • Before joining Mercury, Mr. Zhang served as Chief Data Scientist at GrowingIO, a company he co-founded.

Wilson Elser Strengthens Miami Team with Three Leading Women Litigators

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National law firm Wilson Elser announced today that it has hired three leading attorneys in its Miami, Florida, office.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National law firm Wilson Elser announced today that it has hired three leading attorneys in its Miami, Florida, office.
  • The new attorneys bring years of litigation and trial experience to bolster the firm's prowess in the South Florida region.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Rachel, Amy and Regina to Wilson Elser," said Sean M. McDonough, regional managing partner of Wilson Elser's Miami and Orlando, Florida, offices.
  • Rachel Walters is a Board Certified Civil Trial lawyer with almost 20 years of litigation experience.

Mercury Insurance Partners with LA Kings to Bring First-of-Their-Kind Experiences to Fans

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance and the Los Angeles Kings announced today that the two longtime partners have teamed up to create a first-of-its-kind augmented reality (AR) experience that will send fans on a fanciful adventure through some of LA's most recognized landmarks in search of Kings' mascot and hockey's most lovable lion, Bailey.

Key Points: 
  • Fans who find Bailey will be entered to win an exclusive Kings prize package that includes an authentic jersey and two game tickets.
  • "Mercury and the LA Kings, both deeply embedded in the fabric of Los Angeles, have always shared a commitment to this city," said Erik Thompson, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Mercury Insurance .
  • "'Where's Bailey' is a love letter to the city of Los Angeles and we are so happy that Mercury, the Kings and, most importantly, Kings fans get to enjoy it."
  • is yet another example of the cutting-edge experiences we are creating for our fans," said LA Kings President and Hockey Hall of Famer, Luc Robitaille.

Mercury Insurance Offers Winter Safety Guide to Navigate Rain and Snow

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter road trips can be an exciting adventure, yet they are not without risks. Drivers must remain vigilant and prepared for any potential hazards such as rain, snow, ice, wind, or the combination of all four.

Key Points: 
  • Drivers must remain vigilant and prepared for any potential hazards such as rain, snow, ice, wind, or the combination of all four.
  • "Driving during winter months comes with significant responsibility and caution," said Kevin Quinn, Vice President of Auto Claims at Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY).
  • Remove snow and ice: Ensure clear visibility by removing all snow and ice from your vehicle before hitting the road.
  • With proper preparation, cautious driving, and reliable coverage, drivers can confidently navigate winter weather.