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Consumer Group Objects as Mercury General Proposes 5% Auto Rate Hike in California

Mercury Insurance Co. subsidiary California Auto Insurance Co. is seeking a 5% rate hike for drivers in the state, which has a consumer group up in arms. . . .

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