Mercury General Corp
A US insurer behind Mercury Insurance, offering auto, homeowners, renters, and business coverage in several states, best known for keeping rates affordable for everyday drivers. Founder George Joseph, a WWII B-17 navigator and math-minded actuary, launched the company in Los Angeles in 1961 as a lower-cost alternative to the big carriers. Its name honors the fleet-footed Roman god of commerce—fitting for a firm Joseph wanted to be "fast and efficient."