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Supplemental Reinsurance Premiums
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
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

 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Direct amounts
$
2,806,889

 
$
2,704,401

 
$
2,578,715

Ceded to other companies
(11,185
)
 
(7,059
)
 
(5,066
)
Assumed
491

 
845

 
1,271

Net amounts
$
2,796,195

 
$
2,698,187

 
$
2,574,920