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Supplemental Reinsurance Premiums
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
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

 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Direct amounts
$
3,416,687

 
$
3,221,493

 
$
3,146,864

Ceded to other companies
(48,941
)
 
(26,881
)
 
(15,846
)
Assumed
665

 
825

 
755

Net amounts
$
3,368,411

 
$
3,195,437

 
$
3,131,773