Major Rating Factors:
Good profitability index (4.9 on a scale of 0 to 10) with operating gains in each of the last five years. Excellent expense controls. Return on equity has been low, averaging 2.1% over the past five years. Good overall results on stability tests (6.0) despite excessive premium growth and negative cash flow from operations for 2024. Other stability subfactors include potential support from affiliation with Mercury General Corporation, good operational trends and excellent risk diversification. Fair reserve development (3.6) as reserves have generally been sufficient to cover claims.
Other Rating Factors:
Strong long-term capitalization index (10.0) based on excellent current risk adjusted capital (severe and moderate loss scenarios). Moreover, capital levels have been consistent in recent years. Superior liquidity (9.2) with ample operational cash flow and liquid investments.
Stability Factors:
D - Limited diversification of general business, policy, and/or investment risk.
F - Negative cash flow.
Principal Lines of Business:
Comm multi (95.9%), other (4.1%)
Licensed in:
CA
Principal Investments:
Investment grade bonds (87.3%), cash (12.2%), other (0.5%)
Corporate Info
Group Affiliation
Mercury General Corporation
Investment Rating
Company Address
555 West Imperial Highway
Brea, CA 92821
Brea, CA 92821
Phone Number
(714) 671-6600
NAIC Number
31046
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