Mercury General MCY Other — Policy acquisition costs

Other segment segments

Similar metrics at other companies

RGAInsurance, Other — Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses

$35M+52.2%

ORIOther — Underwriting Acquisition And Other Expenses

$16.9M+7.0%

ORIUnderwriting Acquisition And Other Expenses

$1.13B+11.6%

RLIProperty Insurance — Policy Acquisition Cost Other

$10.81M+35.9%

ORISpecialty Insurance Group — Underwriting Acquisition And Other Expenses

$449.9M+14.3%

RLISurety Insurance — Policy Acquisition Cost Other

$11.47M+8.4%

Questions, answered.

What is Mercury General's other — policy acquisition costs?

Mercury General (MCY) reported other — policy acquisition costs of $2.7M in Q1 2026.

How has Mercury General's other — policy acquisition costs changed year-over-year?

Mercury General's other — policy acquisition costs decreased by 6.9% year-over-year, from $2.9M to $2.7M.

What is the long-term trend for Mercury General's other — policy acquisition costs?

Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Mercury General's other — policy acquisition costs has grown at a 13.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.1M to $13.2M.

What does other — policy acquisition costs mean?

Includes the commissions, premium taxes, and other expenses directly related to the acquisition of new or renewal insurance policies within the 'Other' segment. This metric measures the cost of business development and distribution. High acquisition costs relative to premiums can indicate competitive pressure or high marketing intensity.