Underscores Mercury's long-term vision for
a strong and vibrant future
LOS
ANGELES, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury
General Corporation (NYSE: MCY) announced today that Victor Joseph has been named President &
Chief Operating Officer and has also been appointed to the
Company's board of directors, effective January 1, 2024. Victor is currently Mercury's
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, a position
he has held since 2022. He will continue to report directly to
Gabriel Tirador, Mercury's Chief
Executive Officer.
"This announcement exemplifies Mercury's continued progress in
building our leadership structure and vision for the future of the
Company," said Tirador. "Victor has been a key contributor on
Mercury's leadership team, providing creative problem solving and a
deep-rooted passion for the Company. His energy and dedication to
Mercury and the industry will further strengthen our position as
one of America's leading insurance companies."
Victor has held a variety of positions since he joined the
Company almost 15 years ago, including time as Chief Underwriting
Officer, where he was instrumental in modernizing Mercury's
underwriting function by creating new protocols to measure and
mitigate risk. He currently oversees day-to-day operations, with
most of the Company's business units reporting directly to him.
"Mercury is well positioned to grow our market share," said
Victor. "We are making investments in technology, talent and
infrastructure that we believe will give us a competitive
advantage, not just tomorrow, but well into the future, and I'm
very proud to be able to help lead Mercury's transformation."
While Victor began his career at Mercury in 2009, he has been a
part of the Mercury family his entire life. His father,
George Joseph, founded Mercury in
1961 and holds the title of Chairman of the Board.
Victor lives in Los Angeles
with his wife and two children. He earned an MBA from the UCLA
Anderson School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics
from Harvard University.
About Mercury General Corporation
Mercury General Corporation and its subsidiaries are a multiple
line insurance organization offering predominantly personal
automobile and homeowners insurance through a network of
independent producers and direct-to-consumer sales in many states.
For more information, visit the Company's website at
www.mercuryinsurance.com.
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