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Supplemental Reinsurance Premiums
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Supplementary Insurance Information [Abstract]  
Supplemental Reinsurance Premiums
SCHEDULE IV
MERCURY GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
REINSURANCE
THREE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
Property and Liability Insurance Earned Premiums

 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Direct amounts
$
2,704,401

 
$
2,578,715

 
$
2,569,661

Ceded to other companies
(7,059
)
 
(5,066
)
 
(4,134
)
Assumed
845

 
1,271

 
530

Net amounts
$
2,698,187

 
$
2,574,920

 
$
2,566,057