Mercury Insurance

Mercury Insurance was formed in 1961 by George Joseph and sold its first policy in 1962. Headquartered in Brea, California, it offers auto, home, condo, renters and business insurance through independent agents in 11 states.

HeadquartersBrea, CaliforniaUnited States · since 1961 AM BestA (Excellent)Financial strength · 2026-02 Google Maps★ 3.060 reviews Your experienceLeave a reviewRating from 1 to 5 stars

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About Mercury

George Joseph founded Mercury to offer fair, affordable auto insurance; the company was formed in 1961 and sold its first policy in 1962. Mercury Insurance is part of Mercury General Corporation and is headquartered in Brea, California, with 15 additional offices across the states where it operates.

Products and states

Mercury offers auto, homeowners, condo, renters and business insurance, as well as mechanical protection. It operates in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia; products differ by state.

How it sells

Mercury sells through independent agents. Its Special Investigations Unit works with law enforcement on insurance fraud.

Contact

Claims and customer service: (800) 503-3724. Quotes: (877) 545-1639. Roadside assistance: (800) 956-3728. See our auto insurance guide or request a quote.

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Key facts

Full legal name: Mercury General Corporation
Headquarters: Brea, California, United States
Year founded: 1961
Ownership type: Public (Mercury General Corporation, NYSE: MCY)
AM Best rating: A (Excellent) (2026-02)

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Types of insurance

Business owners policy (BOP) Auto insurance Homeowners insurance Renters insurance

Company contacts

Claims and customer service: +1 800-503-3724
Company website: mercuryinsurance.com

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