EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm TABULAR PRESENTATION COMPARING THE CURRENT AND PRIOR DIRECTOR COMPENSATION Tabular presentation comparing the current and prior director compensation

Exhibit 99.1

MERCURY GENERAL CORPORATION BOARD FEES

FOR THE YEAR 2008

 

    

PRIOR FEES

  

NEW FEES

Director Compensation – Quarterly

   $3,000 per quarter    $4,000 per quarter

Director Compensation – Attendance

   $3,000 per meeting    $4,000 per meeting

Audit Committee (Chair) – Attendance

   $2,500 per meeting    $3,500 per meeting

Audit Committee (Non Chair) – Attendance

   $2,500 per meeting    $2,500 per meeting

Audit Committee (Chair) – Annual Retainer

   $1,500 annual retainer    $4,000 annual retainer

Compensation Committee – Attendance

   $500 per meeting    $500 per meeting

Compensation Committee (Chair) – Annual Retainer

   $150 per hour    $2,500 annual retainer

Corporate Governance (Chair) – Attendance

   $1,500 per meeting    $1,500 per meeting

Corporate Governance Committee (Non Chair) – Attendance

   $1,000 per meeting    $1,000 per meeting

Corporate Governance (Chair) – Annual Retainer

   $1,500 annual retainer    $1,500 annual retainer

Investment Committee – Attendance

   $1,500 per meeting    $1,500 per meeting

Lead Director – Annual Retainer

   None    $10,000 annual retainer