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Insurance industry profit motives conflict with our need for protection. Public insurance, coupled with proactive risk reduction, can help.

With inflation and interest rates straining household budgets in 2025, homeowners are searching for ways to cut expenses. One often-overlooked opportunity for savings is your home insurance premium.

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Simple Preventive Steps Can Save Thousands in Storm Damage and Ensure Families Are Ready for Severe Weather LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is helping ...

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is helping homeowners prepare for storm season with a detailed checklist to review before heavy rains start falling. Flooding, ...