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Supplemental Reinsurance Premiums
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
SEC Schedule, 12-16, Insurance Companies, 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

 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Direct amounts
$
3,655,233

 
$
3,416,687

 
$
3,221,493

Ceded to other companies
(56,725
)
 
(48,941
)
 
(26,881
)
Assumed
910

 
665

 
825

Net amounts
$
3,599,418

 
$
3,368,411

 
$
3,195,437