UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended ~~September 30, 2011~~March 31, 2012

¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period fromto

Commission File Number 001-33251

UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

65-0231984

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1110 W. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309

(Address of principal executive offices)

(954) 958-1200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer” and “accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer	¨		Accelerated filer	x

Non-accelerated filer	¨ ~~(Do~~	(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: ~~39,992,769~~40,171,028 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding on ~~November~~May 2, ~~2011.~~2012.

UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

~~PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION~~


		Page No.

	PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements:

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of ~~September 30, 2011~~March 31, 2012 and December 31, ~~2010~~2011 (unaudited)		4

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the ~~three and nine-month~~three-month periods ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2012 and 2011 ~~and 2010~~ (unaudited)		5

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ~~nine-month~~three-month periods ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2012 and 2011 ~~and 2010~~ (unaudited)		6

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)		7

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		2724

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk		4336

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		4538

	PART ~~II –~~ II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		4638

Item 1A.	Risk Factors		4639

~~Item 5.~~	~~Other Information~~		46

Item 6.	Exhibits		4639

Signatures			4841

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To The Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet ofUniversal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) and its Subsidiaries as of ~~September 30, 2011~~March 31, 2012 and the related condensed consolidated statements of income for the ~~three and nine-month~~three-month periods ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2012 and 2011 ~~and 2010~~ and cash flows for the ~~nine-month~~three-month periods ended ~~September 30, 2011~~March 31, 2012 and ~~2010.~~2011. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ Blackman Kallick, LLP

Chicago, Illinois

~~November 8, 2011~~May 9, 2012

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

~~CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS~~CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)


							As of
	As of September 30, 2011			As of December 31, 2010			March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	328,838		$	147,585		$	325,968		$	229,685
Investment securities, at fair value		153,476			224,532
Restricted cash and cash equivalents								48,178			78,312
Fixed maturities, at fair value								3,800			3,801
Equity securities, at fair value								96,996			95,345
Prepaid reinsurance premiums		251,342			221,086			276,365			243,095
Reinsurance recoverables		77,545			79,552			77,049			85,706
Reinsurance receivable, net		49,816			37,607			15,794			55,205
Premiums receivable, net		50,580			43,622			45,628			45,828
Receivable from securities		5,585			17,556
Receivable from securities sold								4,117			9,737
Other receivables		2,910			2,864			2,207			2,732
Property and equipment, net		6,597			5,407			8,441			7,116
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net		13,013			9,446			11,798			12,996
Income taxes recoverable								1,070			—
Deferred income taxes		24,120			13,448			17,409			22,991
Other assets		3,126			1,132			1,836			1,477

Total assets	$	966,948		$	803,837		$	936,656		$	894,026


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	162,954		$	158,929		$	172,300		$	187,215
Unearned premiums		375,779			328,334			371,041			359,842
Advance premium		21,639			19,840			31,101			19,390
Accounts payable		4,287			3,767			5,064			4,314
Bank overdraft		34,914			23,030			28,690			25,485
Payable for securities		17,667			—
Reinsurance payable, net		128,804			75,553
Payable for securities purchased								8,017			1,067
Reinsurance payable								114,477			87,497
Income taxes payable		16,378			8,282			551			12,740
Dividends payable to shareholders		3,199			—			4,012			—
Other accrued expenses		22,322			23,150			23,506			24,780
Long-term debt		22,059			23,162			21,324			21,691

Total liabilities		810,002			664,047			780,083			744,021

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11)

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Cumulative convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value		1			1			1			1
Authorized shares - 1,000
Issued shares - 108
Outstanding shares - 108
Authorized shares—1,000
Issued shares—108
Outstanding shares—108
Minimum liquidation preference, $2.66 per share
Common stock, $.01 par value		410			404			411			411
Authorized shares - 55,000
Issued shares - 41,010 and 40,407
Outstanding shares - 39,993 and 39,388
Treasury shares, at cost - 1,018 and 1,019		(3,102	)		(3,109	)
Authorized shares—55,000
Issued shares—41,135 and 41,100
Outstanding shares—40,117 and 40,082
Treasury shares, at cost—1,018								(3,101	)		(3,101	)
Additional paid-in capital		35,549			33,675			37,497			36,536
Retained earnings		124,088			108,819			121,765			116,158

Total stockholders’ equity		156,946			139,790			156,573			150,005

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	966,948		$	803,837		$	936,656		$	894,026

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

~~CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME~~CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

0000000 0000000 0000000 0000000
   For the Three
Months Ended September 30, For the Nine
Months Ended September 30,
   2011 2010 2011 2010
PREMIUMS EARNED AND OTHER REVENUES

Direct premiums written
   $ 171,370    $ 152,662    $ 558,024    $ 520,782
Ceded premiums written
   (123,984 ) (108,539 ) (393,673 ) (357,411 )


Net premiums written
   47,386    44,123    164,351    163,371
Decrease (increase) in net unearned premium
   2,248    4,708    (17,189 ) (39,865 )


Premiums earned, net
   49,634    48,831    147,162    123,506
Net investment income
   122    66    358    377
Net realized gains on investments
   5,884    6,149    12,496    11,893
Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments
   (15,985 ) 6,281    (23,037 ) 6,281
Net foreign currency (losses) gains on investments
   (455 ) (8 ) (384 ) 801
Commission revenue
   5,192    4,423    14,313    13,469
Policy fees
   3,535    3,525    12,110    12,000
Other revenue
   1,486    1,468    4,400    3,489


Total premiums earned and other revenues
   49,413    70,735    167,418    171,816


OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

Losses and loss adjustment expenses
   29,343    29,370    81,380    77,857
General and administrative expenses
   18,827    20,053    48,598    43,631


Total operating costs and expenses
   48,170    49,423    129,978    121,488


INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
   1,243    21,312    37,440    50,328
Income taxes, current
   7,331    7,359    25,690    19,016
Income taxes, deferred
   (7,063 ) 876    (10,672 ) 524


Income taxes, net
   268    8,235    15,018    19,540


NET INCOME
   $ 975    $ 13,077    $ 22,422    $ 30,788


Basic earnings per common share
   $ 0.02    $ 0.33    $ 0.57    $ 0.78


Weighted average of common shares outstanding - Basic
   39,190    39,167    39,177    39,076


Fully diluted earnings per common share
   $ 0.02    $ 0.32    $ 0.55    $ 0.76


Weighted average of common shares outstanding - Diluted
   40,330    40,276    40,536    40,386


Cash dividend declared per common share
   $ 0.08    $ —      $ 0.18    $ 0.22


~~CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME~~ 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000
   For the Three
Months Ended September 30,    For the Nine
Months Ended September 30,
   2011    2010    2011    2010
Comprehensive Income:

Net income
   $        975       $      13,077       $    22,422       $   30,788
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax
   —         409       —         (558 )








Comprehensive Income
   $ 975       $ 13,486       $ 22,422       $ 30,230


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
PREMIUMS EARNED AND OTHER REVENUES
Direct premiums written	$	190,003		$	173,175
Ceded premiums written		(163,434	)		(123,891	)

Net premiums written		26,569			49,284
Decrease (increase) in net unearned premium		22,071			(1,280	)

Premiums earned, net		48,640			48,004
Net investment (expense) income		(36	)		257
Net realized (losses) gains on investments		(7,449	)		3,652
Net unrealized gains on investments		9,187			2,588
Net foreign currency gains on investments		23			71
Commission revenue		4,541			4,180
Policy fees		3,901			4,173
Other revenue		1,440			1,408

Total premiums earned and other revenues		60,247			64,333


OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Losses and loss adjustment expenses		26,174			26,185
General and administrative expenses		17,844			15,072

Total operating costs and expenses		44,018			41,257


INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		16,229			23,076

Income taxes, current		774			8,737
Income taxes, deferred		5,582			441

Income taxes, net		6,356			9,178

NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$	9,873		$	13,898


Basic earnings per common share	$	0.24		$	0.35


Weighted average of common shares outstanding—Basic		39,388			39,388


Fully diluted earnings per common share	$	0.24		$	0.34


Weighted average of common shares outstanding—Diluted		40,544			40,838


Cash dividend declared per common share	$	0.10		$	0.10

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

~~CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS~~CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS ~~(unaudited)~~(unaudited)

(in thousands)


	Nine Months Ended September 30,						Three Months Ended March 31,
	2011			2010			2012			2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income	$	22,422		$	30,788		$	9,873		$	13,898
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Bad debt expense		622			1,666
Bad debt (recovery) expense								(80	)		164
Depreciation		379			732			199			182
Amortization of cost of stock options		957			1,766
Amortization of non-vested shares		931			690
Net realized gains on investments		(12,496	)		(11,893	)
Net unrealized losses (gains) on investments		23,037			(6,281	)
Net foreign currency losses (gains) on investments		384			(835	)
Amortization of stock-based compensation								1,012			398
Net realized losses (gains) on investments								7,449			(3,652	)
Net unrealized (gains) losses on investments								(9,187	)		(2,588	)
Net foreign currency (gains) on investments								(23	)		(71	)
Amortization of premium / accretion of discount, net		185			405			3			157
Deferred income taxes		(10,672	)		885			5,582			442
Excess tax (benefits) shortfall from stock-based compensation								142			—
Other		(21	)		(21	)		—			838
Net change in assets and liabilities relating to operating activities:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents								30,134			(10,291	)
Prepaid reinsurance premiums		(30,256	)		(28,069	)		(33,270	)		(7,309	)
Reinsurance recoverables		2,007			24,480			8,657			426
Reinsurance receivable, net		(12,209	)		(9,608	)		39,411			5,375
Premiums receivable, net		(7,578	)		(12,819	)		303			43
Accrued investment income		580			—			40			—
Other receivables		(629	)		2,035			463			(228	)
Income taxes recoverable		—			3,212			(1,070	)		—
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net		(3,567	)		(3,388	)		1,198			(694	)
Proceeds from sale of trading securities		661,809			395,288			119,686			119,582
Purchases of trading securities		(572,790	)		(348,111	)		(107,313	)		(48,350	)
Other assets		(1,428	)		(150	)		(55	)		(1,234	)
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses		4,025			9,660			(14,915	)		(679	)
Unearned premiums		47,445			67,934			11,199			8,588
Accounts payable		519			323			750			1,504
Reinsurance payable, net		53,251			4,436			26,980			30,158
Income taxes payable		8,096			3,130			(12,331	)		2,612
Other accrued expenses		(828	)		1,732			(1,274	)		319
Advance premium		1,799			3,879			11,711			10,218

Net cash provided by operating activities		175,974			131,866			95,274			119,808

Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment		63			33			18			—
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(1,611	)		(1,589	)		(1,542	)		(399	)
Purchases of fixed maturities, available for sale		—			(129,141	)
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities, available for sale		—			116,238
Purchases of equity securities, available for sale		—			(80,730	)
Proceeds from sales of equity securities, available for sale		—			70,681

Net cash used in investing activities		(1,548	)		(24,508	)		(1,524	)		(399	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Bank overdraft		11,884			4,482			3,205			3,833
Preferred stock dividend		(15	)		(15	)		(254	)		(5	)
Common stock dividend		(3,939	)		(8,617	)
Issuance of common stock		—			7			91			—
Purchase of treasury shares		—			(3,724	)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation		—			3,660
Excess tax benefits (shortfall) from stock-based compensation								(142	)		—
Repayment of debt		(1,103	)		(1,103	)		(367	)		—

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		6,827			(5,310	)
Net cash provided by financing activities								2,533			3,828


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		181,253			102,048			96,283			123,237
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		147,585			192,924			229,685			133,645

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	328,838		$	294,972		$	325,968		$	256,882


Supplemental cash flow disclosure
Dividends accrued	$	3,199		$	—		$	4,012		$	—
Interest	$	744		$	711		$	105		$	—
Income taxes	$	13,513		$	7,923		$	14,170		$	6,050

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

1. Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation

1.	~~Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation~~

Nature of Operations

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (“UIH”) is a Delaware corporation originally incorporated as Universal Heights, Inc. in November 1990. UIH, ~~and~~with its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Company”) is a vertically integrated insurance company performing all aspects of insurance underwriting, distribution and claims. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (“UPCIC”) and American Platinum Property and Casualty Insurance Company (“APPCIC”), collectively referred to as the (“Insurance Entities”), the Company is principally engaged in the property and casualty insurance business offered primarily through a network of independent agents. Risk from catastrophic losses is managed through the use of reinsurance agreements. The Company’s primary product is homeowners’ insurance currently offered in ~~four~~five states, including Florida ~~where a~~which comprises the vast majority of the Company’s ~~policies are in force.~~in-force policies. SeeNote 5, Insurance Operations, for more information regarding the Company’s insurance operations.

The Company generates revenues primarily from the collection of premiums and the investment of available funds in excess of those ~~premiums.~~retained for claims-paying obligations and insurance operations. Other significant sources of revenue include commissions collected from reinsurers and policy fees.

Basis of Presentation

The Company has prepared the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (“Financial Statements”) in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. Therefore, the Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, ~~2010,~~2011, filed with the SEC on March ~~31, 2011.~~26, 2012. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, ~~2010,~~2011, was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the Financial Statements. The results for interim periods do not necessarily indicate the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year.

The Financial Statements include the accounts of the ~~Company~~UIH and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Management must make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the Company’s Financial Statements and in disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

To conform to the current period presentation, certain amounts in the prior periods’ consolidated financial statements and notes have been reclassified. Such reclassifications were of an immaterial amount and had no effect on net income or stockholders’ equity. The Company ~~reclassified $37.6 million~~has adjusted its Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to reflect the effect of a reclassification made to its ~~reinsurance payable, net~~Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of ~~December~~March 31, ~~2010,~~2011 related to reinsurance ~~receivable, net~~payables. This reclassification was made upon discovery that the Company was offsetting receivables and payables with ~~separate~~non-affiliated reinsurers. This correction represents a change in the presentation only of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet ~~as of December 31, 2010~~ and Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ~~for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2010,~~ and had no impact on earnings, equity or cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. The following line items were adjusted (in thousands):

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows:    Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
   As Reported    Reclassification Adjusted
Net change in assets and liabilities relating to operating activities:

Reinsurance receivable, net
   $ —         $ 5,375    $ 5,375
Reinsurance payable, net
   $ 35,533       $ (5,375 ) $ 30,158

~~Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2010~~

   As Reported    Reclassification    Adjusted
Receivable from reinsurers, net
   $ —         $ 37,607       $ 37,607
Total assets
   $ 766,230       $ 37,607       $ 803,837
Payable to reinsurers, net
   $ 37,946       $ 37,607       $ 75,553
Total liabilities
   $ 626,440       $ 37,607       $ 664,047

An adjustment has been made to the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the ~~Nine Months~~

~~Ended September 30, 2010~~three months ended March 31, 2011 to reflect the effect of a reclassification made to the Company’s Condensed Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2011 related to restricted cash and cash equivalents. The Company reclassified amounts out of cash and cash equivalents that were restricted in terms of their use and withdrawal and has presented those amounts of restricted cash and cash equivalents as a separate line item on the face of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following line items were adjusted (in thousands):

Net change in assets and liabilities relating to operating activities:    As Reported Reclassification Adjusted
Reinsurance receivable, net
   $ —      $ (9,608 ) $ (9,608 )
Reinsurance payable, net
   $ (5,172 ) $ 9,608    $ 4,436


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:	Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
	As Reported		Reclassification			Adjusted
Net change in assets and liabilities relating to operating activities:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	(10,291	)	$	(10,291	)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	$	130,099	$	(10,291	)	$	119,808
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	133,528	$	(10,291	)	$	123,237
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	$	147,585	$	(13,940	)	$	133,645
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	281,113	$	(24,231	)	$	256,882

2. Significant Accounting Policies

2.	~~Significant Accounting Policies~~

The Company reported Significant Accounting Policies in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2010.~~2011. The following are new or revised disclosures or disclosures required on a quarterly basis.

Concentrations of Credit Risk.The Company is exposed to concentrations of credit risk, consisting principally of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, debt securities, premiums receivable, reinsurance receivable and reinsurance recoverables.

Concentrations of credit risk with respect to cash on deposit are limited by the Company’s policy of investing excess cash with custodial institutions who invest primarily in money market accounts backed by the United States Government and United States Government agency securities with major national banks. These accounts are held by the Institutional Trust & Custody division of U.S. Bank and the Trust Department of SunTrust ~~Bank and Bank of New York Trust Fund.~~Bank.

The Company maintains depository relationships with SunTrust Bank and Wells Fargo Bank N.A. It is the Company’s policy not to have a balance of more than $250 thousand for any of its affiliates at either institution on any given day to minimize exposure to a bank failure. Cash balances in excess of $250 thousand are transferred daily into custodial accounts with SunTrust Bank where cash is immediately invested into shares of Money Market Funds.

~~Cash~~

The following table presents the amount of cash and cash equivalents ~~consist~~and restricted cash and cash equivalents as of ~~checking, repurchase and money market accounts with carrying values as follows~~the periods presented (in thousands):


	As of March 31, 2012
	Cash and cash equivalents									Restricted cash and cash equivalents
Institution	Cash		Money Market Funds		Total		% by institution			Funds held in Trust (1)		State Deposits (2)		Total		% by institution
U. S. Bank IT&C	$	—	$	40,476	$	40,476		12.4	%	$	—	$	800	$	800		1.7	%
SunTrust Bank		1,130		—		1,130		0.4	%		—		—		—		0.0	%
SunTrust Bank Institutional Asset Services		—		279,229		279,229		85.7	%		—		—		—		0.0	%
Wells Fargo Bank N.A.		1,396		3		1,399		0.4	%		—		—		—		0.0	%
Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. (1)		—		—		—		0.0	%		50		—		50		0.1	%
Florida Department of Financial Services		—		—		—		0.0	%		—		47,293		47,293		98.1	%
All Other Banking Institutions/States		2,813		921		3,734		1.1	%		—		35		35		0.1	%

Total	$	5,339	$	320,629	$	325,968		100.0	%	$	50	$	48,128	$	48,178		100.0	%


	As of September 30, 2011
Institution	Cash		Money Market Funds		State Deposits		Total			%
U. S. Bank IT&C	$	—	$	41,275	$	—	$	41,275			12.6	%
SunTrust Bank		580		—		—		580			0.2	%
SunTrust Bank Institutional Asset Services		—		219,525		—		219,525			66.8	%
Wells Fargo Bank N.A.		772		—		—		772	��		0.2	%
Bank of New York Trust Fund (1)		—		62,873		—		62,873			19.1	%
All Other Banking Institutions		1,210		3		2,600		3,813			1.2	%

	$	2,562	$	323,676	$	2,600	$	328,838			100.0	%

													As of December 31, 2011
	As of December 31, 2010												Cash and cash equivalents									Restricted cash and cash equivalents
Institution	Cash		Money Market Funds		State Deposits		Total			%			Cash		Money Market Funds		Total		% by institution			Funds held in Trust (1)		State Deposits (2)		Total		% by institution
U. S. Bank IT&C	$	—	$	41,454	$	—	$	41,454			28.1	%	$	—	$	40,474	$	40,474		17.6	%	$	—	$	800	$	800		1.0	%
SunTrust Bank		1,241		—		—		1,241			0.8	%		1,629		—		1,629		0.7	%		—		—		—		0.0	%
SunTrust Bank Institutional Asset Services		—		89,724		—		89,724			60.8	%		—		182,701		182,701		79.5	%		—		—		—		0.0	%
Wells Fargo Bank N.A.		780		—		—		780			0.5	%		1,244		14		1,258		0.5	%		—		—		—		0.0	%
Bank of New York Trust Fund (1)		—		11,340		—		11,340			7.7	%
Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. (1)														—		—		—		0.0	%		30,220		—		30,220		38.6	%
Florida Department of Financial Services																							—		47,292		47,292		60.4	%
All Other Banking Institutions		443		3		2,600		3,046			2.1	%		1,739		1,884		3,623		1.6	%		—		—		—		0.0	%

Total													$	4,612	$	225,073	$	229,685		100.0	%	$	30,220	$	48,092	$	78,312		100.0	%
	$	2,464	$	142,521	$	2,600	$	147,585			100.0	%

(1)	Amounts held in trust include collateral contributed by ~~the Company~~UIH in connection with reinsurance contracts entered into between a segregated account T25 owned and maintained by ~~the Company~~UIH and UPCIC. See Note 4, Reinsurance, for information about this arrangement.

(2)

State deposits represent amounts held with regulatory agencies in the various states in which our Insurance Entities do business. Applicable laws and regulations govern not only the amount, but also the type of securities that are eligible for deposit. State deposits also include amounts that UPCIC has voluntarily placed on deposit in connection with the T25 arrangement.

~~See Note 4—Reinsurance for information about this arrangement.~~

All ~~debt~~ securities included in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents as of ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012, and December 31, ~~2010,~~2011, are direct obligations of the United States Treasury or money-market accounts that invest in direct obligations of the United States Treasury.

Concentrations of credit risk with respect to premiums receivable are limited due to the large number of individuals comprising the Company’s customer base. However, the majority of the Company’s revenues are currently derived from products and services offered to customers in Florida, which could be adversely affected by economic downturns, an increase in competition or ~~other environmental changes.~~weather-related events.

In order to reduce credit risk for amounts due from reinsurers, ~~UPCIC seeks~~the Insurance Entities seek to do business with financially sound reinsurance companies and regularly evaluate the financial strength of all reinsurers used. Everest Reinsurance Company, the reinsurer to which ~~UPCIC cedes~~ the ~~largest volume of premium,~~Insurance Entities cede the most risk, has the following ratings from each of the rating agencies: A+ from A.M. Best Company, A+ from Standard and Poor’s Rating Services and Aa3 from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. ~~UPCIC’s reinsurance portfolio contained~~

The following table presents the ~~following authorized~~unsecured amounts due from the Company’s reinsurers ~~that had reinsurance receivables, unsecured recoverables for paid and unpaid losses, including incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) reserves, loss adjustment expenses and unearned premiums~~ whose aggregate balance ~~exceeded~~exceeds 3% of ~~UPCIC’s statutory surplus~~the Company’s stockholders’ equity (in thousands):


	As of
Reinsurer	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
Everest Reinsurance Company	$	250,985	$	264,997
Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund		10,756		30,422

Total (1)	$	261,741	$	295,419

   As of September 30,    As of December 31,
Reinsurer
   2011    2010
Everest Reinsurance Company
   $ 308,384       $ 265,549
Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund
   —         32,849




Total
   $ 308,384       $ 298,398

(1)	Amounts represent prepaid reinsurance premiums, reinsurance receivables, and recoverables for paid and unpaid losses, including incurred but not reported ("IBNR") reserves, and loss adjustment expenses.

Recently ~~Adopted~~Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In ~~January 2010,~~December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) updated its guidance to the Balance Sheet Topic 210 of the FASB ~~“) issued new accounting~~Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). This updated guidance ~~which expands~~requires entities that have financial instruments and derivative instruments that are offset, to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on an entity’s financial position. This guidance is to be applied for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. Disclosure is required retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The additional disclosures required by the updated guidance will not have an impact on the Company’s operating results, cash flows, or financial position.

In June 2011, the FASB updated its guidance related to the Comprehensive Income Topic 220 of the FASB ASC. This updated guidance increases the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option of presenting components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The guidance requires that total comprehensive income (including both the net income components and other comprehensive income components) be reported in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income, or two separate but consecutive statements (the approach currently used in the Company’s financial statements). This guidance is to be applied retrospectively to fiscal years (and interim periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2012. This guidance did not have an impact on the presentation of the Company’s financial statements and notes herein, as the Company did not have any amounts of other comprehensive income during the periods presented.

In May 2011, the FASB updated its guidance related to the Fair Value Measurement, Topic 820 of the ASC, to achieve common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements ~~relating~~with International Financial Reporting Standards. The amendments change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in United States generally accepted accounting principles, to clarify the intent of application of existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements, and to change particular principles or requirements for measuring and disclosing fair value measurements. The ~~guidance adds requirements for disclosing amounts of~~amendments are to be applied prospectively to interim and reasons for significant transfers into and out of Levels 1 and 2 and requires gross rather than net disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements relating to Level 3 measurements. The guidance also provides clarification that fair value measurement disclosures are required for each class of assets and liabilities. Disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for measurements that fall in either Level 2 or Level 3 are also required.annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted ~~the provisions of the new~~this guidance ~~as of March 31, 2010, except for disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements, which were adopted as of~~effective January 1, ~~2011. Disclosures are~~2012. The adoption of this guidance resulted in additional disclosure but did not ~~required for earlier periods presented for comparative purposes. The new guidance affects disclosures only; therefore, the adoption had no~~ impact on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

In September 2010, the FASB issued guidance related to accounting for costs associated with acquiring or renewing insurance contracts. This guidance defines allowable deferred acquisition costs as costs incurred by insurance entities for the successful acquisition of new and renewal contracts. Such costs result directly from and are essential to the contract transaction(s) and would not have been incurred by the insurance entity had the contract(s) not occurred. This guidance is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance prospectively effective January 1, 2012. Under the new guidance, the Company’s net deferred policy acquisition costs were reduced from $13.0 million to $11.4 million, a difference of 13%. The resulting $1.6 million difference was charged directly to earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2012. This charge represents a charge-off of capitalized costs existing at December 31, 2011, which would have been amortized to earnings within a twelve-month period under the old guidance.

3.	~~Investments~~

3. Investments

The following table ~~provides~~presents the Company’s investment holdings by type of instrument as of the periods presented (in thousands):


	As of September 30, 2011						As of December 31, 2010						As of March 31, 2012						As of December 31, 2011
	Cost or Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Cost or Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Cost or Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Cost or Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Carrying Value
Cash equivalents(1) (2)	$	326,276	$	326,276	$	326,276	$	145,121	$	145,121	$	145,121
Cash equivalents (1)													$	325,968	$	325,968	$	325,968	$	229,685	$	229,685	$	229,685
Restricted cash and cash equivalents (1)														48,178		48,178		48,178		78,312		78,312		78,312
Trading portfolio:
Debt securities:
U.S. government securities obligations and agencies(2)		3,182		3,711		3,711		138,086		130,116		130,116		3,294		3,800		3,800		3,179		3,801		3,801
Foreign government bonds		54,353		54,352		54,352		—		—		—
Equity securities:
Common stock:
Metals and mining		42,344		30,829		30,829		22,638		25,752		25,752		38,211		34,460		34,460		50,121		38,816		38,816
Energy														7,364		7,203		7,203		6,077		4,999		4,999
Other		20,749		16,173		16,173		344		362		362		2,235		2,145		2,145		8,044		6,945		6,945
Exchange-traded and mutual funds:
Metals and mining		26,534		23,295		23,295		32,736		42,209		42,209		15,197		15,174		15,174		28,311		25,997		25,997
Agriculture		17,699		15,411		15,411		10,961		14,877		14,877		20,609		19,811		19,811		17,781		16,878		16,878
Energy		9,206		8,333		8,333		5,798		5,559		5,559
Indices		1,483		1,372		1,372		11,047		4,613		4,613		21,373		18,203		18,203		2,006		1,710		1,710
Other		—		—		—		1,029		1,044		1,044
Derivatives: (3)
Non-hedging instruments		768		1,545		1,545		419		182		182		147		60		60		357		123		123
Other investments (3) (4)		413		366		366		—		—		—		517		385		385		517		371		371

Total trading portfolio investments		176,731		155,387		155,387		223,058		224,714		224,714		108,947		101,241		101,241		116,393		99,640		99,640

Total investments	$	503,007	$	481,663	$	481,663	$	368,179	$	369,835	$	369,835	$	483,093	$	475,387	$	475,387	$	424,390	$	407,637	$	407,637

(1)	Cash equivalents include short-term debt securities consisting of direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury or money-market accounts that invest in direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury.

(2)

The Company is required by various state laws and regulations to maintain certain securities on deposit in depositary accounts with the states in which we do business. As of ~~September 30, 2011~~March 31, 2012 and December 31, ~~2010,~~2011, securities having fair values of ~~$3.7~~$3.8 million ~~and $3.4 million, respectively~~ were on deposit. These laws and regulations govern not only the amount, but also the type of security that is eligible for deposit.

(3)	Derivatives and other investments are in included in ~~other assets~~Other Assets in the ~~consolidated balance sheets.~~Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(4)	Other investments represent physical metals held by the Company.

The Company has made an assessment of its invested assets for fair value measurement as further described in Note 1312 – Fair Value Measurements.

The following table ~~provides~~presents investment income comprised primarily of interest and dividends (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,						Three Months Ended March 31,
	2011			2010			2011			2010			2012			2011
Cash and equivalents	$	203		$	58		$	253		$	109
Cash and cash equivalents (1)													$	179		$	14
Debt securities		13			164			481			710			13			401
Equity securities		76			17			136			37			56			26

Total investment income		292			239			870			856			248			441
Less: Investment expenses		(170	)		(173	)		(512	)		(479	)
Less investment expenses														(284	)		(184	)

Net investment income	$	122		$	66		$	358		$	377
Net investment (expense) income													$	(36	)	$	257

(1) Includes interest earned on restricted cash and cash equivalents.

Trading Portfolio

The following table ~~provides~~presents the effect of trading activities on the Company’s results of operations by type of instrument and by line item in the condensed consolidated statements of income (in thousands):

   Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
   September 30, September 30,
   2011 2010 2011 2010
Realized gains(losses) on investments

Debt securities
   $ —      $ 2,521    $ (3,616 ) $ 2,521
Equity securities
   5,669    3,726    16,535    3,726
Derivatives (non-hedging instruments)
   215    (98 ) (423 ) (98 )


Total realized gains on trading portfolio
   5,884    6,149    12,496    6,149
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments

Debt securities
   112    423    8,372    423
Equity securities
   (17,504 ) 6,497    (32,398 ) 6,497
Derivatives (non-hedging instruments)
   1,454    17    1,036    17
Other
   (47 ) —      (47 ) —


Total unrealized gains (losses) on trading portfolio
   (15,985 ) 6,937    (23,037 ) 6,937


Net (losses) gains recognized on trading securities
   $ (10,101 ) $ 13,086    $ (10,541 ) $ 13,086

~~The preceding table represents alternative quantitative disclosures permitted for derivatives that are not used as hedging instruments and are included in a trading portfolio.~~

~~Securities Available-for-sale~~

~~The following table provides information related available-for-sale securities (in thousands):~~

   Three Months
Ended    Nine Months Ended
   September 30,    September 30,
   2011    2010    2011    2010
Sales proceeds (fair value)
   n/a       n/a       n/a       $ 195,329
Gross realized gains
   n/a       n/a       n/a       $ 9,090
Gross realized losses
   n/a       n/a       n/a       $ (938 )
Other than temporary losses
   n/a       n/a       n/a       $ (2,408 )

During the three-month period ended September 30, 2010, the Company evaluated the trading activity in its investment portfolio, its investing strategy, and its overall investment program. As a result of this evaluation, the Company reclassified its available-for-sale portfolio as a trading portfolio effective July 1, 2010. Net unrealized losses of $656 thousand were reflected as a transfer as of July 1, 2010, and recognized in earnings and included under the caption “Unrealized Gains on Investments” in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The net unrealized loss of $656 thousand was comprised of $1.2 million in unrealized losses, offset by $573 thousand of unrealized gains.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
Realized gains (losses) on investments:
Debt securities	$	—		$	(4,140	)
Equity securities		(7,593	)		8,185
Derivatives (non-hedging instruments) (1)		144			(393	)

Total realized (losses) gains on trading portfolio		(7,449	)		3,652
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Debt securities		37			5,519
Equity securities		8,989			(3,195	)
Derivatives (non-hedging instruments) (1)		147			264
Other		14			—

Total unrealized gains on trading portfolio		9,187			2,588

Net gains recognized on trading securities	$	1,738		$	6,240

4.(1)

~~Reinsurance~~This table represents the alternative quantitative disclosures permitted for derivatives that are not used as hedging instruments and are included in the trading portfolio.

4. Reinsurance

UPCIC seeks to reduce its risk of loss by reinsuring certain levels of risk in various areas of exposure with other insurance enterprises or reinsurers, generally, as of the beginning of the hurricane season on June 1 of each year. UPCIC’s reinsurance program consists of excess of loss, quota share and catastrophe reinsurance, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable agreements. UPCIC is responsible for insured losses related to catastrophes and other events in excess of coverage provided by its reinsurance program. UPCIC also remains responsible for the settlement of insured losses notwithstanding the failure of any of its reinsurers to make payments otherwise due to UPCIC.

UPCIC’s in-force policyholder coverage for windstorm exposures as of ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012 was approximately ~~$129.2~~$127.5 billion.

Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the reinsurance contracts. Reinsurance premiums, losses and loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”) are accounted for on a basis consistent with those used in accounting for the original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance contracts. ~~Reinsurance~~Deferred ceding commissions ~~received~~ are ~~deferred and~~ netted against policy acquisition costs and amortized over the effective period of the related insurance policies.

The Company’s reinsurance arrangements had the following effect on certain items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands):

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
   Premiums
Written Premiums
Earned Loss and Loss
Adjustment
Expenses Premiums
Written Premiums
Earned Loss and Loss
Adjustment
Expenses
Direct
   $ 171,370    $ 175,858    $ 59,789    $ 152,662    $ 162,093    $ 59,512
Ceded
   (123,984 ) (126,224 ) (30,446 ) (108,539 ) (113,262 ) (30,142 )


Net
   $ 47,386    $ 49,634    $ 29,343    $ 44,123    $ 48,831    $ 29,370


   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
   Premiums
Written Premiums
Earned Loss and Loss
Adjustment
Expenses Premiums
Written Premiums
Earned Loss and Loss
Adjustment
Expenses
Direct
   $ 558,024    $ 510,579    $ 166,280    $ 520,782    $ 452,848    $ 156,537
Ceded
   (393,673 ) (363,417 ) (84,900 ) (357,411 ) (329,342 ) (78,680 )


Net
   $ 164,351    $ 147,162    $ 81,380    $ 163,371    $ 123,506    $ 77,857

   Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
   Premiums
Written Premiums
Earned Loss and Loss
Adjustment
Expenses
Direct
   $ 190,003    $ 178,804    $ 52,607
Ceded
   (163,434 ) (130,164 ) (26,433 )


Net
   $ 26,569    $ 48,640    $ 26,174


   Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
   Premiums
Written Premiums
Earned Loss and Loss
Adjustment
Expenses
Direct
   $ 173,175    $ 164,587    $ 53,131
Ceded
   (123,891 ) (116,583 ) (26,946 )


Net
   $ 49,284    $ 48,004    $ 26,185

The following prepaid reinsurance premiums and reinsurance recoverables are reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands):


	As of September 30, 2011		As of December 31, 2010		As of March 31, 2012			As of December 31, 2011
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	$	251,342	$	221,086	$	276,365		$	243,095

Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and LAE	$	76,659	$	79,114	$	79,285		$	88,002
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses		886		438		(2,236	)		(2,296	)

Reinsurance recoverables	$	77,545	$	79,552	$	77,049		$	85,706

Termination of Agreements With Segregated Account T25

~~The Company owns~~Effective January 1, 2012, the agreement between the Insurance Entities and ~~maintains a segregated account,~~UIH’s Segregated Account T25 -– Universal Insurance Holdings of White Rock Insurance (SAC) Ltd. (“T25”) ~~established by a~~was replaced at identical limits and retentions as the prior agreement with an unaffiliated third-party reinsurer ~~in accordance with Bermuda law. T25 enters into underlying~~as an open market purchase. Effective January 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012, under an excess catastrophe ~~contracts with UPCIC for~~contract, the ~~purpose~~Insurance Entities obtained catastrophe coverage of ~~assuming the risk~~$140.2 million in excess of ~~certain policies issued by UPCIC,~~$44.8 million covering certain loss occurrences including hurricanes. The ~~Company secures the obligations~~total cost of T25 to UPCIC under these contracts by contributing the amount of T25’s liability for losses, net of UPCIC’s required premium payments, to a trust account as collateral. The collateral will be used to pay any claims that may arise inthis reinsurance coverage is $4.4 million. In the event of ~~the occurrence of covered events. Transactions related~~a non-hurricane loss subject to this ~~arrangement are eliminated in consolidation, however, and~~contract, the ~~amount of collateral is held in trust for~~Insurance Entities will pay to the ~~benefit of UPCIC until the occurrence of a covered event, expiration or termination~~reinsurer 20.0% of the ~~agreement between T25 and UPCIC.~~

~~On May 31, 2011, T25 and UPCIC mutually agreed to a Commutation and Settlement Agreement related~~ultimate net loss ceded to the ~~underlying Property Catastrophe Excess~~reinsurer arising out of Loss Reinsurance Contract that was effective January 1, 2011. A replacement contract was entered into between the parties on June 1, 2011, as part of UPCIC’s reinsurance program in effect for the period June 1, 2011, through May 31, 2012. In conjunction with entering into the replacement contract, the Company contributed additional funds to T25 due to the increased reinsurance coverage and collateral requirements. The amount of collateral in the trust account at September 30, 2011, was $63.0 million.such non-hurricane loss.

5. Insurance Operations

5.	~~Insurance Operations~~

The Company’s primary product is homeowners’ insurance currently offered by APPIC in one state (Florida) and by UPCIC in ~~four~~five states, including Florida, which represented 98% of the Insurance Entities’ policies-in-force as of ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012 and December 31, ~~2010. As~~2011. Approximately 98% of ~~September 30, 2011~~the Insurance Entities’ policies-in-force as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, ~~2010,~~2011 included coverage for wind. As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, 30% and 32%, respectively, of the Insurance Entities’ policies-in-force ~~are~~with wind coverage were for insured properties located in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

The Company defers commissions and state premium taxes on policies written, called Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (“DPAC”), net of corresponding amounts of ceded reinsurance commissions, called Deferred Reinsurance Ceding Commissions (“DRCC”). Net DPAC is amortized over the effective period of the related insurance policies. The following table ~~provides~~presents the beginning and ending balances and the changes in ~~deferred policy acquisition costs (“DPAC”),~~DPAC, net of ~~deferred ceding commission (“DCC”),~~DRCC, for the periods presented (in thousands):

   For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
   2011 2010 2011 2010
DPAC, beginning of period
   $ 59,129    $ 58,151    $ 50,128    $ 43,971
Capitalized costs during the period
   30,759    27,742    87,551    78,703
Amortization of DPAC during the period (1)
   (30,332 ) (30,112 ) (78,123 ) (66,893 )


DPAC, end of period
   $ 59,556    $ 55,781    $ 59,556    $ 55,781


DCC, beginning of period
   $ (47,103 ) $ (44,109 ) $ (40,682 ) $ (34,506 )
Ceding commissions written during the period
   (21,220 ) (18,912 ) (69,109 ) (64,554 )
Earned Ceding Commissions during the period
   21,780    20,093    63,248    56,132


DCC, end of period
   $ (46,543 ) $ (42,928 ) $ (46,543 ) $ (42,928 )


DPAC (DCC), net, beginning of period
   $ 12,026    $ 14,042    $ 9,446    $ 9,465
Capitalized costs, net during the period
   9,539    8,830    18,442    14,149
Amortization of DPAC (DCC), net during the period (1)
   (8,552 ) (10,019 ) (14,875 ) (10,761 )


DPAC (DCC), net, end of period
   $ 13,013    $ 12,853    $ 13,013    $ 12,853


   Three Months Ended March 31,
   2012 2011
DPAC, beginning of year (1)
   $ 50,200    $ 50,128
Capitalized costs
   26,144    26,285
Amortization of DPAC
   (24,472 ) (24,553 )


DPAC, end of period
   $ 51,872    $ 51,860


DRCC, beginning of year (1)
   $ 38,845    $ 40,682
Ceding commissions written
   20,506    21,431
Earned ceding commissions
   (19,277 ) (20,392 )


DRCC, end of period
   $ 40,074    $ 41,721


DPAC (DRCC), net, beginning of year (1)
   $ 11,355    $ 9,446
Capitalized costs, net
   5,638    4,854
Amortization of DPAC (DRCC), net
   (5,195 ) (4,161 )


DPAC (DRCC), net, end of period
   $ 11,798    $ 10,139

(1)

~~Includes amortization of agent commissions of $22.8 million and $23.0 million~~The beginning balances for the three months ended ~~September 30, 2011 and 2010 and $59.5 million and $53.5 million for~~March 31, 2012 have been adjusted in connection with the ~~nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.~~adoption of the FASB's updated guidance related to deferred acquisition costs as discussed below.

As discussed in Note 2 – Significant Accounting Policies, the Company prospectively adopted new accounting guidance effective January 1, 2012 related to accounting for costs associated with acquiring or renewing insurance contracts. This guidance resulted in a reduction of our net deferred policy acquisition costs as of December 31, 2011 by 13%, and a corresponding charge of $1.6 million, before taxes of $617 thousand, against earnings during the first quarter of 2012. This charge represents an acceleration of capitalized costs existing at December 31, 2011, which would have been amortized to earnings within a twelve-month period under the old guidance. Approximately $9 million of net costs would have been deferred during the three months ended March 31, 2012 under the old guidance compared to the $5.6 million under the new guidance. Future expenses will be higher with the adoption of this guidance, as the amounts being deferred have decreased, partially offset by less amortization. The effect of this change in future periods on income and per share amounts is not determinable as the historical methodology will have been discontinued after adoption.

Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

Set forth in the following table is the change in liability for unpaid losses and LAE for the periods presented (in thousands):

   For the Three Months Ended September 30,    For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
   2011    2010    2011    2010
Balance at beginning of period
   $ 155,375       $ 128,903       $ 158,929       $ 127,198
Less reinsurance recoverable
   76,307       63,451       79,114       62,901








Net balance at beginning of period
   $ 79,068       $ 65,452       $ 79,815       $ 64,297








Incurred related to:

Current year
   $ 24,975       $ 29,063       $ 76,897       $ 77,905
Prior years
   4,368       307       4,483       (48 )








Total incurred
   $ 29,343       $ 29,370       $ 81,380       $ 77,857








Paid related to:

Current year
   $ 15,244       $ 17,091       $ 30,119       $ 34,614
Prior years
   9,587       8,095       47,496       37,903








Total paid
   $ 24,831       $ 25,186       $ 77,615       $ 72,517








Net balance at end of period
   83,580       69,636       83,580       69,636
Plus reinsurance recoverable
   79,374       67,221       79,374       67,221








Balance at end of period
   $ 162,954       $ 136,857       $ 162,954       $ 136,857

As a result of changes in estimates of insured events in prior years, the provision of losses and LAE, net of related reinsurance recoverables increased principally as a result of actual loss development on prior year non-catastrophe losses. The Company has created a proprietary claims analysis tool (P2P) to analyze and calculate reserves. P2P is a custom built application by UPCIC that aggregates, analyzes and forecasts reserves based on historical data that spans more than a decade. It identifies historical claims data using the same “like kind and quality” variables that exist in present claims and sets forth appropriate, more accurate reserves on current claims. P2P is reviewed by UPCIC management on a weekly basis in reviewing the topography of existing and incoming claims. P2P will be analyzed at each quarter’s end and adjustments to reserves are made at an aggregate level when appropriate.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
Balance at beginning of period	$	187,215		$	158,929
Less reinsurance recoverable		88,002			79,114

Net balance at beginning of period		99,213			79,815

Incurred related to:
Current year		26,350			26,335
Prior years		(176	)		(150	)

Total incurred		26,174			26,185

Paid related to:
Current year		953			2,059
Prior years		31,419			24,302

Total paid		32,372			26,361

Net balance at end of period		93,015			79,639
Plus reinsurance recoverables		79,285			78,611

Balance at end of period	$	172,300		$	158,250

Regulatory Requirements

The ~~Company’s regulated subsidiaries, UPCIC and American Platinum Property and Casualty~~ Insurance ~~Company (“APPCIC”),~~Entities are subject to regulations and standards of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”). ~~These~~UPCIC is also subject to the laws of other states in which it operates. The OIR standards require the ~~subsidiaries~~Insurance Entities to maintain specified levels of statutory capital and restrict the timing and amount of dividends and other distributions that may be paid to the parent company. Except in the case of extraordinary dividends, these standards generally permit ~~dividends~~the Insurance Entities to ~~be paid~~pay dividends from statutory unassigned ~~surplus of the regulated subsidiary and~~surplus. The dividends are limited based on the ~~regulated subsidiary’s~~Insurance Entities’ level of statutory net income and statutory capital and surplus. These dividends are referred to as “ordinary dividends” and generally can be paid without prior regulatory approval. If the dividend, together with other dividends paid within the preceding twelve months, exceeds a specified statutory limit or is paid from sources other than earned surplus, the entire dividend is generally considered an “extraordinary dividend” and must receive prior regulatory approval.

~~In 2011, based~~Based on the ~~2010~~2011 statutory net income and statutory capital and surplus levels, UPCIC and APPCIC do not have the ~~maximum amount of~~capacity to pay ordinary dividends ~~which could be paid is $2.5 million from UPCIC and $1.2 million from APPCIC.~~during 2012. For the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012, no dividends were paid from UPCIC or APPCIC to ~~their~~the parent company.

The Florida Insurance Code requires companies to maintain capitalization equivalent to the greater of ten percent of the insurer’s total liabilities or $5.0 million. ~~Ten percent~~The following table presents the amount of UPCIC’s total liabilities were $42.9 million and $32.9 million at September 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, respectively. Ten percent of APPCIC’s total liabilities were $64 thousand and $83 thousand at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. UPCIC’s statutory capital and surplus, ~~was $95.6 million~~ and ~~$115.9 million at September 30, 2011,~~an amount representing ten percent of total liabilities for both UPCIC and ~~December 31, 2010, respectively. APPCIC’s statutory capital and surplus was $9.4 million and $11.3 million at September 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, respectively.~~ APPCIC as of the periods presented (in thousands):


	As of March 31, 2012		As of December 31, 2011
Ten percent of total liabilities
UPCIC	$	39,039	$	37,063
APPCIC	$	141	$	97

At such dates, both UPCIC and APPCIC met the Florida capitalization requirement. UPCIC and APPCIC are also required to adhere to prescribed premium-to-capital surplus ~~ratio~~ratios and have met those requirements at such dates.

Through Universal Insurance Holdings Company of Florida, UPCIC’s parent company, UIH made capital contributions of $5.0 million and $12.0 million to UPCIC in June 2011, and September 2011, respectively.

6.	6. Share-Based Compensation

~~Stock Options~~

~~The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense as follows (in thousands):~~

   Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
   September 30,    September 30,
   2011    2010    2011    2010
Compensation expense:

Stock options
   $ 501       $ 314       $ 957       $ 1,767
Non-vested shares
   468       234       931       690








Total
   $ 969       $ 548       $ 1,888       $ 2,457








Deferred tax benefits:

Stock options
   $ 193       $ 121       $ 369       $ 682
Non-vested shares
   —         90       —         266








Total
   $ 193       $ 211       $ 369       $ 948

Total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options was $2.1 million at September 30, 2011, to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.6 years. Total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested shares of Company common stock was $1.4 million at September 30, 2011, to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1 year.

The following table ~~provides~~presents certain information related to stock options and non-vested shares (in thousands, except per share data):


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
	Stock Options									Non-vested Shares
	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Term		Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2011		6,720		$	4.78						801		$	5.67
Granted		—			—						—			—
Forfeited		—			—						—			—
Exercised (1)		(35	)		2.60						—			—
Vested		—			—						(299	)		5.69
Expired		—			—						—			—

Outstanding as of March 31, 2012 (2)		6,685		$	4.79	$	1,264		2.6		502		$	5.66

Exercisable as of March 31, 2012		5,613		$	4.81	$	1,264		1.9

(1)

Unless otherwise specified, such as in the case of the exercise of stock options, the per share prices were determined using the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock as quoted on the NYSE Amex Equities. Shares issued upon exercise of options represent original issuances in private transactions pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

(2)	All shares outstanding as of March 31, 2012 are expected to vest.

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
   Stock Options    Non-vested Shares
   Number of
Shares    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price    Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value    Weighted
Average
Remaining
Term    Number of
Shares Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding as of June 30, 2011
   6,880       $ 4.68             801    $ 5.67
Granted
   —         —               —      —
Forfeited
   —         —               —      —
Exercised
   —         —               —      —
Vested
   —         —               —      —
Expired
   —         —               —      —










Outstanding as of September 30, 2011
   6,880       $ 4.68       $ 1,797       3.0       801    $ 5.67










Exercisable as of September 30, 2011
   5,285       $ 4.66       $ 1,797       2.0









   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
   Stock Options    Non-vested Shares
   Number of
Shares    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price    Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value    Weighted
Average
Remaining
Term    Number of
Shares Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2010
   5,385       $ 4.68             300    $ 5.84
Granted
   1,495       4.70             600    5.61
Forfeited
   —         —               —      —
Exercised
   —         —               —      —
Vested
   —         —               (99 ) 5.84
Expired
   —         —               —      —










Outstanding as of September 30, 2011
   6,880       $ 4.68       $ 1,797       3.0       801    $ 5.67










Exercisable as of September 30, 2011
   5,285       $ 4.66       $ 1,797       2.0

~~On June 23, 2011, the Company granted options to purchase an aggregate of 1,495 thousand shares of common stock to~~The following table presents certain information regarding the Company’s ~~directors (225 thousand shares), executive officers (675 thousand shares) and management (595 thousand shares). Options granted to directors vest in full on~~stock-based compensation for the ~~earlier~~periods presented (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
Compensation expense:
Stock options	$	337		$	254
Restricted stock		675			144

Total	$	1,012		$	398

Deferred tax benefits:
Stock options	$	130		$	98
Restricted stock		204			—

Total	$	334		$	98

Realized tax benefits:
Stock options	$	14		$	—
Restricted stock		291			—

Total	$	305		$	—

Excess tax benefits(shortfall):
Stock options	$	—		$	—
Restricted stock		(142	)		—

Total	$	(142	)	$	—

Weighted avg grant date fair value for grants:
Stock options	$	—		$	—
Restricted stock		—			—

Total	$	—		$	—

Intrinsic value of options exercised	$	35		$	—
Fair value of restricted stock vested	$	1,164		$	540
Cash received for strike price and tax withholdings	$	518		$	199

The following table presents the amount of ~~(i) the first anniversary~~unrecognized compensation expense as of the most recent balance sheet date ~~of grant,~~ and ~~(ii)~~ the ~~first annual meeting of the Company’s shareholders, following the date of grant, at~~weighted average period over which ~~the shareholders elect or reelect any directors to the Board. Options granted to executive officers~~those expenses will be recorded for both stock options and management vest as follows: (i) one third on the six (6) month anniversary of the date of grant, (ii) one third on the one (1) year anniversary of the date of grant, and (iii) one third on the two (2) year anniversary of the date of grant. The options have an exercise price of $4.70 per share and expire on June 23, 2016 for directors and June 23, 2018 for executive officers and management.restricted stock (dollars in thousands):

Effective May 11, 2011, the Company issued 600 thousand shares of performance-based restricted common stock at a price of $5.61 per share to its Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Shares of 200 thousand vest on each of the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date which is March 28, 2011.


	As of March 31, 2012
	Stock Options		Restricted Stock
Unrecognized expense	$	1,273	$	2,513
Weighted average remaining years		1.18		1.41

7. Stockholders’ Equity

7. ~~Stockholders’ Equity~~

Dividends

On ~~January 6, 2011,~~February 23, 2012, the Company declared a dividend of $0.10 per share on its outstanding common ~~stock~~stock. The dividend was paid on April ~~7, 2011,~~6, 2012 to the Company’s shareholders of record at the close of business on March ~~11, 2011.~~28, 2012.

On August 15, 2011, the Company declared a dividend of $0.08 per share on its outstanding common stock paid on October 6, 2011, to the Company’s shareholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2011.

8. Related Party Transactions

8.	~~Related Party Transactions~~

Downes and Associates, a multi-line insurance adjustment corporation based in Deerfield Beach, Florida performs certain claims adjusting work for UPCIC. Downes and Associates is owned by Dennis Downes, who is the father of Sean P. Downes, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

The following table presents payments made by the Company ~~expensed claims adjusting fees~~to Downes and Associates for the periods presented (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2012		2011
Claims adjusting fees	$	130	$	260

There were no amounts due to Downes and Associates as ~~follows (in thousands):~~of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

   Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
   September 30,    September 30,
   2011    2010    2011    2010
Claims adjusting fees
   $ 91       $ 120       $ 521       $ 360

9. Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes represent the temporary differences between the GAAP and tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities. The tax effects of temporary differences are as follows for the periods presented (in thousands):


	As of March 31,			As of December 31,
	2012			2011
Deferred income tax assets:
Unearned premiums	$	7,305		$	9,007
Advance premiums		2,345			1,451
Unpaid losses		2,977			3,139
Stock option expense		4,142			4,026
Accrued wages		993			958
Allowance for uncollectible receivables		236			276
Additional tax basis of securities		995			2,407
Restricted stock grant		86			315
Unrealized losses on investments		2,881			6,425

Total deferred income tax assets		21,960			28,004

Deferred income tax liabilities:
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net		(4,551	)		(5,013	)

Total deferred income tax liabilities		(4,551	)		(5,013	)

Net deferred income tax asset	$	17,409		$	22,991

   As of September 30, As of December 31,
   2011 2010
Deferred income tax assets:

Unearned premiums
   $ 9,600    $ 8,274
Advanced premiums
   1,620    1,460
Unpaid losses
   2,379    2,194
Regulatory assessments
   —      182
Executive compensation
   1,211    1,312
Stock option expense
   3,836    3,467
Accrued wages
   906    357
Allowance for uncollectible receivables
   60    43
Additional tax basis of securities
   1,106    172
Recognition of OTTI
   —      307
Market value losses on trading securities
   8,422    —


Total deferred income tax assets
   29,140    17,768


Deferred income tax liabilities:

Deferred policy acquisition costs, net
   (5,020 ) (3,644 )
Market value gains on trading securities
   —      (676 )


Total deferred income tax liabilities
   (5,020 ) (4,320 )


Net deferred income tax asset
   $ 24,120    $ 13,448


A valuation allowance is deemed unnecessary as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, because management believes it is probable that the Company will generate taxable income sufficient to realize the tax benefits associated with the net deferred income tax asset shown above in the near future.

Tax years that remain open for purposes of examination of the Company’s income tax liability ~~due to tax~~by taxing authorities include the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008. The Company’s 2009 consolidated federal income tax return is currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

The following table reconciles the statutory federal income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax ~~rate:~~rate for the periods presented:


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,						Three Months Ended March 31,
	2011			2010			2011			2010			2012			2011
Statutory federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Increases resulting from:
Disallowed meals & entertainment		1.3	%		0.1	%		0.1	%		0.3	%		0.3	%		0.1	%
Disallowed compensation		25.4	%		0.4	%		2.0	%		0.5	%		0.3	%		0.6	%
True-up to prior year tax returns		-43.2	%		—			-1.3	%		—
State income tax, net of federal tax benefit (1)		3.6	%		3.6	%		3.6	%		3.6	%		3.6	%		3.6	%
Other, net		-0.5	%		-0.5	%		0.6	%		-0.6	%		0.0	%		0.5	%

Effective tax rate		21.6	%		38.6	%		40.0	%		38.8	%		39.2	%		39.8	%

(1)	Included in income tax is State of Florida income tax at a statutory tax rate of 5.5%.

10. Earnings Per Share

~~10.~~ ~~Earnings Per Share~~

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period, excluding any dilutive common share equivalents. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities to issue common stock were ~~exercised.~~exercised or restricted stock vests.

The following ~~tables reconcile~~table reconciles the numerator (i.e., income) and denominator (i.e., shares) of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations for net income for the ~~three and nine-month~~ periods ~~ended September 30, 2011, and 2010~~presented (in thousands, except per share data):


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,						Three Months Ended March 31,
	2011			2010			2011			2010			2012			2011
Numerator for EPS:
Net income	$	975		$	13,077		$	22,422		$	30,788		$	9,873		$	13,898
Less: Preferred stock dividends		(5	)		(5	)		(15	)		(15	)		(254	)		(5	)

Income available to common stockholders	$	970		$	13,072		$	22,407		$	30,773		$	9,619		$	13,893

Denominator for EPS:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		39,190			39,167			39,177			39,076			39,388			39,388
Plus: Assumed conversion of stock-based compensation		651			949			871			1,150
Assumed conversion of preferred stock		489			160			489			160
Plus: Assumed conversion of stock-based compensation (1)														668			962
Assumed conversion of preferred stock (2)														488			488

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding		40,330			40,276			40,536			40,386			40,544			40,838

Basic earnings per common share	$	0.02		$	0.33		$	0.57		$	0.78		$	0.24		$	0.35
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.02		$	0.32		$	0.55		$	0.76		$	0.24		$	0.34

~~11.~~(1)

~~Other Comprehensive Income~~Represents the dilutive effect of unvested restricted stock and unexercised stock options.

~~The components of other comprehensive income on a pre-tax and after-tax basis are as follows (in thousands):~~

   For the Three Months
Ended September 30, 2011
For the Three Months
Ended September 30, 2010

   Pretax    Tax    After-tax    Pretax Tax After-tax
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments arising during the periods
   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —      $ —      $ —
Less: realized gains on investments
   —         —         —         —      —      —
Less: reclassification of unrealized losses relating to the reclassification of investment portfolio to trading from available-for-sale
   —         —         —         (656 ) 253    (403 )
Less: realized foreign currency gains on investments
   —         —         —         —      —      —
Less: other
   —         —         —         (9 ) 3    (6 )








Change in net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments
   —         —         —         (665 ) 257    (408 )








Other comprehensive (loss) income
   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ (665 ) $ 257    $ (408 )









For the Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2011

For the Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2010

   Pretax    Tax    After-tax    Pretax Tax After-tax
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments arising during the periods
   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ 4,979    $ (1,921 ) $ 3,058
Less: realized gains on investments
   —         —         —         5,744    (2,216 ) 3,528
Less: reclassification of unrealized losses relating to the reclassification of investment portfolio to trading from available-for-sale
   —         —         —         (656 ) 253    (403 )
Less: realized foreign currency gains on investments
   —         —         —         809    (312 ) 497
Less: other
   —         —         —         (9 ) 3    (6 )








Change in net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments
   —         —         —         (909 ) 351    (558 )








Other comprehensive (loss) income
   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ (909 ) $ 351    $ (558 )

~~There were no amounts of other comprehensive income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011.~~

~~12.~~(2)

~~Commitments and Contingencies~~The assumed conversion of preferred stock for the three months ended March 31, 2011 has been corrected to reflect the conversion factor of 1 to 5 for Series M Preferred Stock. A conversion factor of 1 to 1. 25 was incorrectly used to calculate the assumed conversion of Series M Preferred Stock as presented in the Company's Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2011. This error resulted in an understatement of the assumed conversion of preferred stock for purposes of calculating the average diluted shares outstanding resulting in an overstatement of diluted earnings per share of an amount less than $0.01.

11. Commitments and Contingencies

Employment Agreements

The Company has employment agreements with certain employees which are in effect as of ~~September 30, 2011.~~March 31, 2012. The agreements provide for minimum salaries, which may be subject to annual percentage increases, and non-equity incentive compensation for certain executives based on pre-tax, or net income levels attained by the Company. The agreements also provide for payments contingent upon the occurrence of certain events.

The following table ~~provides~~presents the amount of commitments and estimated contingent payments the Company is obligated to pay in the form of salaries and non-equity incentive compensation under ~~these~~the agreements with named executive officers (in thousands):

   As of September 30, 2011
   Salaries    Non-equity
incentive
compensation
Commitments
   $ 15,282       $ 11,836
Contingent payments upon certain events:

Termination
   $ 6,291       $ 5,302
Change in control
   $ 14,316       $ 9,354
Death
   $ 8,046       $ 8,003
Disability
   $ 4,938       $ 2,582

~~Operating Leases~~

The Company has leases for certain computer equipment, software and office space. The Company reported in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, a schedule of future minimum rental payments required under the non-cancelable operating leases.


	As of March 31, 2012
	Salaries		Non-equity incentive compensation		Equity compensation
Commitments	$	8,221	$	4,397		—

Contingent payments upon certain events:
Termination	$	4,449	$	2,823		—
Change in control	$	13,634	$	5,016	$	319
Death	$	6,249	$	3,571		—
Disability	$	4,036	$	2,277		—

Litigation

Certain lawsuits have been filed against the Company. These lawsuits involve matters that are routine litigation incidental to the claims aspect of the Company’s business for which estimated losses are included in Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In the opinion of management, these lawsuits are not material individually or in the aggregate to the Company’s financial position or results of operations. Accruals made or assessments of materiality of disclosure related to probable or possible losses do not consider any anticipated insurance proceeds.

12. Fair Value Measurements

~~13.~~

~~Fair Value Measurements~~

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. GAAP describes three approaches to measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities: the market approach, the income approach and the cost approach. Each approach includes multiple valuation techniques. GAAP does not prescribe which valuation technique should be used when measuring fair value, but does establish a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in applying the various techniques. Inputs broadly refer to the assumptions that market participants use to make pricing decisions, including assumptions about risk. Level 1inputs are given the highest priority in the hierarchy while Level 3 inputs are given the lowest priority. Assets and liabilities carried at fair value are classified in one of the following three categories based on the nature of the inputs to the valuation technique used:

Level ~~1 —~~ 1—Observable inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Level ~~2 —~~ 2—Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

Level ~~3 —~~ 3—Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. These inputs reflect management’s best estimate of fair value using its own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Summary of significant valuation techniques for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis

Level 1

Cash and cash equivalents: ~~Comprise~~Cash equivalents comprise actively traded money market funds that have daily quoted net asset values for identical assets that the Company can access. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to its liquid nature.

~~U.S. government obligations and agencies:~~~~Comprise U.S. Treasury Bills or Notes. Valuation is based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets in active markets that the Company can access.~~

~~Foreign government bonds:~~~~Comprise actively traded fixed-rate bonds of foreign governments rated AAA. Valuation is based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets in active markets that the Company can access.~~

Common stock:Comprise actively traded, exchange-listed U.S. and international equity securities. Valuation is based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets in active markets that the Company can access.

~~Exchange traded~~Exchange-traded and mutual funds:Comprise actively traded funds. Valuation is based on daily quoted net asset values for identical assets in active markets that the Company can access.

Other investments:Currently comprise physical metal positions held by the Company.Valuation is based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets in active markets that the Company can access.

Level 2

U.S. government obligations and agencies:Comprise U.S. Treasury Bills or Notes or U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS). The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for identical assets in inactive markets or similar assets in active or inactive markets, contractual cash flows, benchmark yields and credit spreads.

Derivatives: The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices or quoted net asset values for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active or highly active.

As required by GAAP, assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company’s assets that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of ~~September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010~~the periods presented (in thousands):


	Fair Value Measurements As of March 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	325,968	$	—	$	—	$	325,968
Restricted cash and cash equivalents		48,178		—		—		48,178
Trading portfolio:
Debt securities:
U.S. government securities obligations and agencies		—		3,800		—		3,800
Equity securities:
Common stock:
Metals and mining		34,460		—		—		34,460
Energy		7,203		—		—		7,203
Other		2,145		—		—		2,145
Exchange-traded and mutual funds:
Metals and mining		15,174		—		—		15,174
Agriculture		19,811		—		—		19,811
Indices		18,203		—		—		18,203
Derivatives (non-hedging)		—		60		—		60
Other investments		385		—		—		385

Total trading portfolio investments		97,381		3,860		—		101,241

Total investments	$	471,527	$	3,860	$	—	$	475,387


	Fair Value Measurements As of September 30, 2011								Fair Value Measurements As of December 31, 2011
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash equivalents	$	326,276	$	—	$	—	$	326,276
Cash and cash equivalents									$	229,685	$	—	$	—	$	229,685
Restricted cash and cash equivalents										78,312		—		—		78,312
Trading portfolio:
Debt securities:
U.S. government securities obligations and agencies		175		3,536		—		3,711		174		3,627		—		3,801
Foreign government bonds		54,352		—		—		54,352
Equity securities:
Common stock:
Metals and mining		30,829		—		—		30,829		38,816		—		—		38,816
Energy										4,999		—		—		4,999
Other		16,173		—		—		16,173		6,927		18		—		6,945
Exchange-traded and mutual funds:
Metals and mining		23,295		—		—		23,295		25,997		—		—		25,997
Agriculture		15,411		—		—		15,411		16,878		—		—		16,878
Energy		8,333		—		—		8,333
Indices		1,372		—		—		1,372		1,710		—		—		1,710
Derivatives:
Non-hedging instruments		—		1,545		—		1,545
Derivatives (non-hedging)										—		123		—		123
Other investments		366		—		—		366		371		—		—		371

Total trading portfolio investments		150,306		5,081		—		155,387		95,872		3,768		—		99,640

Total investments	$	476,582	$	5,081	$	—	$	481,663	$	403,869	$	3,768	$	—	$	407,637


	Fair Value Measurements As of December 31, 2010
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash equivalents	$	145,121	$	—	$	—	$	145,121
Trading portfolio:
Debt securities:
U.S. government securities obligations and agencies		179		129,937		—		130,116
Equity securities:
Common stock:
Metals and mining		25,752		—		—		25,752
Other		362		—		—		362
Exchange-traded and mutual funds:
Metals and mining		42,209		—		—		42,209
Agriculture		14,877		—		—		14,877
Energy		5,559		—		—		5,559
Indices		4,613		—		—		4,613
Other		1,044		—		—		1,044
Derivatives:
Non-hedging instruments		—		182		—		182

Total trading portfolio investments		94,595		130,119		—		224,714

Total investments	$	239,716	$	130,119	$	—	$	369,835

The Company utilizes third-party independent pricing services that provide a price quote for each debt security, equity security and derivatives. Management reviews the methodology used by the pricing services. If management believes that the price used by the pricing service does not reflect an orderly transaction between participants, management will use an alternative valuation methodology. There were no adjustments made by the Company to the prices obtained from the independent pricing source for any debt securities, equity securities or derivatives included in the tables above.

The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the ~~nine-month~~three-month periods ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2012 and 2011 ~~and 2010~~.

The following table summarizes the carrying value ~~net unrealized gains (losses)~~ and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments that are not carried at fair value (in thousands):


	As of September 30, 2011 Fair Value Measurements
	Carrying value		Net unrealized Gains/(Losses)			Estimated Fair Value
Assets:
Cash	$	2,562	$	—		$	2,562

	$	2,562	$	—		$	2,562	As of March 31, 2012
								Carrying value		(Level 3) Estimated Fair Value
Liabilities:
Long-term debt	$	22,059	$	(4,481	)	$	17,578	$	21,324	$	18,602

	$	22,059	$	(4,481	)	$	17,578	As of December 31, 2011
								Carrying value		(Level 3) Estimated Fair Value

	As of December 31, 2010 Fair Value Measurements
	Carrying value		Net unrealized Gains/(Losses)			Estimated Fair Value
Assets:
Cash	$	2,464	$	—		$	2,464

	$	2,464	$	—		$	2,464

Liabilities:
Long-term debt	$	23,162	$	(4,063	)	$	19,099	$	21,691	$	18,775

	$	23,162	$	(4,063	)	$	19,099

~~The carrying value of cash approximates fair value due to its liquid nature.~~Level 3

Long-term debt:The carrying value of long-term debt was determined by management from the expected cash flows discounted using the interest rate quoted by the issuer of the note, the State Board of Administration of Florida (“SBA”) which is below prevailing rates quoted by private lending institutions. However, as the Company’s use of funds from the surplus note is limited by the terms of the agreement, the Company has determined the interest rate quoted by the SBA to be appropriate for purposes of establishing the fair value of the note.

13. Subsequent Events

~~14.~~

~~Subsequent Events~~

The Company performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date the Financial Statements were issued and determined there were no recognized or unrecognized subsequent events that would require an adjustment or additional disclosure in the Financial Statements as of ~~September 30, 2011~~March 31, 2012, except the following.

~~In consultation with~~On April 23, 2012, the ~~OIR, UPCIC has offered to segregate from~~Company declared a dividend of $0.08 per share on its general operating funds an amount equivalent to its anticipated future reinsurance premiums under the arrangement with T25 and UPCIC described in Note 4 “Reinsurance.” On October 28, 2011, UPCIC remitted $45.5 million as a deposit with the Florida Department of Financial Services. Accordingoutstanding common stock, payable on July 9, 2012, to the ~~terms~~Company’s shareholders of record at the ~~reinsurance contract, UPCIC will pay approximately half~~close of ~~the deposited amount to T25~~business on ~~or about January 1, 2012 and the remaining amount on or about April 1,~~June 26, 2012. Alternatively, UPCIC anticipates that it will propose to commute the existing contract in December 2011. The commutation would result in the entire deposit being returned to UPCIC in December or being used to support a replacement contract.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to “we,” “us,” “our,” and “Company” refer to Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. You should read the following discussion together with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included in Part I, Item ~~1 “Financial~~1”Financial Statements.” Operating results for any one quarter are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other quarter or for the year.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, the following discussion may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform Litigation Act of 1995. The words “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “project,” “plan” and similar expressions and variations ~~thereof-,~~thereof, speak only as of the date the statement was made and are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on various factors and assumptions that include known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Such statements may include, but not be limited to, projections of revenues, income or loss, expenses, plans, as well as assumptions relating to the foregoing.

Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future results could differ materially from those in the following discussion and those described in forward-looking statements as a result of the risks set forth below.

Risk Factors Summary

We operate in a rapidly changing environment that involves a number of uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. Certain statements made in this report that reflect management’s expectations regarding future events are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are only current expectations about future events. Actual results could differ materially from those set forth in or implied by any forward-looking statement. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, risk factors set forth in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual and quarterly reports. The following is a summary of uncertainties which were disclosed in greater detail in “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011:

Risks Relating to the Property-Casualty business

As a property and casualty insurer, we may face significant losses from catastrophes and severe weather events

Unanticipated increases in the ~~section below entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”~~severity or frequency of claims may adversely affect our profitability and financial condition

Actual claims incurred may exceed current reserves established for claims and may adversely affect our operating results and financial condition

Predicting claim expense relating to environmental liabilities is inherently uncertain and may have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition

The failure of the risk mitigation strategies we utilize could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations

Reinsurance may be unavailable at current levels and prices, which may limit our ability to write new business

Regulation limiting rate increases and requiring us to participate in loss sharing may decrease our profitability

The potential benefits of implementing our profitability model may not be fully realized

Our financial condition and operating results and the financial condition and operating results of the Insurance Entities may be adversely affected by the cyclical nature of the property and casualty business

Continued weakness in the Florida real estate market could adversely affect our loss results

Risks Relating to Investments

We have periodically experienced, and may experience further reductions in returns or losses on our investments especially during periods of heightened volatility, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition

We are subject to market risk which may adversely impact investment income

Concentration of our investment portfolios in any particular segment of the economy may have adverse effects on our operating results and financial condition

Our overall financial performance is significantly dependent on the returns on our investment portfolio, which may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or cause such results to be volatile

Risks Relating to the Insurance Industry and Other Factors

Our future results are dependent in part on our ability to successfully operate in an insurance industry that is highly competitive

Difficult conditions in the economy generally could adversely affect our business and operating results

There can be no assurance that actions of the U.S. federal government, Federal Reserve and other governmental and regulatory bodies for the purpose of stabilizing the financial markets and stimulating the economy will achieve the intended effect

We are subject to extensive regulation and potential further restrictive regulation may increase our operating costs and limit our growth

Reinsurance subjects us to the credit risk of our reinsurers and may not be adequate to protect us against losses arising from ceded risks, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition

The continued threat of terrorism and ongoing military actions may adversely affect the level of claim losses we incur and the value of our investment portfolio

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A downgrade in our Financial Stability Rating^® may have an adverse effect on our competitive position, the marketability of our product offerings, and our liquidity, operating results and financial condition

Adverse capital and credit market conditions may significantly affect our ability to meet liquidity needs or our ability to obtain credit on acceptable terms

Changing climate conditions may adversely affect our financial condition, profitability or cash flows

Loss of key executives could affect our operations

Overview

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (“UIH”) is a vertically integrated insurance holding company performing all aspects of insurance underwriting, distribution and claims. Through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (“UPCIC”) and American Platinum Property and Casualty Insurance Company (“APPCIC”), collectively referred to as the (“Insurance Entities”), we are principally engaged in the property and casualty insurance business offered primarily through a network of independent agents. Our primary product is homeowners’ insurance currently offered in ~~four~~five states, including ~~the State of~~ Florida, which represented ~~98% of the 595 thousand policies-in-force as of September 30, 2011, and~~ 98% of the 584 thousand policies-in-force as of March 31, 2012, and 98% of the 593 thousand policies-in-force as of December 31, ~~2010.~~2011. As for the geographic distribution of business within Florida as of ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012, and December 31, ~~2010,~~2011, 30% and 32%, respectively, of the policies-in-force are in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Risk from catastrophic losses is managed through the use of reinsurance agreements.

We generate revenues primarily from the collection of premiums and the investment of funds in excess of those ~~premiums.~~retained for claims-paying obligations and insurance operations. Other significant sources of revenue include commissions collected from reinsurers and policy fees.

~~2011~~2012 Developments

On ~~October 28, 2011,~~January 11, 2012, we announced that UPCIC remitted $45.5 million as a deposit with the Florida Department of Financial Services. In consultation with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”), UPCIC has offered to segregate from its general operating funds an amount equivalent to its anticipated future reinsurance premiums under the arrangement with T25 and UPCIC, as described below under~~2011-2012 Reinsurance Program. See Liquidity and Capital resources~~received OIR approval for ~~further discussion regarding this arrangement.~~

~~UPCIC filed a~~ premium rate ~~change~~increases for its homeowners and Dwelling Fire ~~insurance~~programs within Florida. The premium rate increases will average approximately 14.9% statewide for its homeowners program ~~with the OIR on September 23, 2011. The rate increase, which will result in an average rate increase of approximately~~and 8.8% statewide ~~is still pending approval by OIR. Also included in~~for its dwelling fire program. The effective dates for both of the ~~filing was a proposal to remove sinkhole coverage from the base policy. The sinkhole coverage~~premium rate increases are January 9, 2012 for new business and ~~form changes filed~~February 28, 2012 for ~~Dwelling Fire are similar in nature to those filed for Homeowners described below. An effective date of December 22, 2011 was requested in the filing.~~renewal business.

UPCIC ~~filed~~made a premium rate change for its Homeowners insurance program with the OIR on September 21, 2011. The rate increase, which will result in an average rate increase of approximately 14.8% statewide, is still pending approval by OIR. UPCIC also filed to remove Sinkhole from the standard HO3 & HO8 policy and offer the coverage via endorsement for an additional surcharge, and a mandatory 10% deductible, to those policyholders that meet the proposed eligibility standards. An effective date of December 21, 2011 was requested for new and renewal business, although notification requirements for the sinkhole coverage change will dictate the effective date for renewal business depending on the date of approval. A forms filing ~~was made~~ immediately after the rate filing to segregate ~~the~~ sinkhole coverage and to include updated policy language as a result of the property insurance bill which became law in May 2011 (Senate Bill 408). The OIR approved the forms filing with effective dates of April 1, 2012 for new business and May 21, 2012 for renewals. With the approval of this forms filing, sinkhole coverage will be removed from certain base homeowners policies and the coverage will be offered via endorsement for an additional surcharge, and a mandatory 10% deductible, to those policyholders that meet the proposed eligibility standards. Revised inspection and eligibility requirements will not be imposed upon existing policyholders who elect to continue sinkhole coverage at their policy renewal. Form changes for sinkhole coverage on dwelling fire policies, which are similar in nature to those filed for homeowners policies, were approved by the OIR with effective dates of May 1, 2012 for new business and June 8, 2012 for renewal business. Coverage for catastrophic ground cover collapse will remain a covered peril under all standard policy forms.

On August 17, 2011, we announced that the Georgia department of insurance approved the homeowners’ rates and forms of its wholly-owned subsidiary, UPCIC. UPCIC expects to begin to write homeowners’ insurance in Georgia in the near future.

~~On August 15, 2011,~~February 22, 2012, we declared a ~~cash dividend of $0.08 per share on our outstanding common stock, payable on October 6, 2011, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2011.~~

~~During the second quarter, UPCIC completed its 2011-2012 reinsurance program effective June 1, 2011. See~~~~2011-2012 Reinsurance Program~~~~below for a description of that program.~~

During the second quarter, American Platinum Property and Casualty Insurance Company (“APPCIC,”) received approval of its rate filing from the OIR. APPCIC intends to write homeowners’ multi-peril and inland marine insurance on Florida homes valued in excess of $1 million, which are limits and coverages currently not targeted by UPCIC.

~~On January 6, 2011, we declared a cash~~ dividend of $0.10 per share on our outstanding common stock payable on April ~~7, 2011,~~6, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March ~~11, 2011.~~28, 2012.

On April 17, 2012, Demotech, Inc. affirmed UPCIC’s Financial Stability Rating^® of A. A Financial Stability Rating^® of A is the third highest of six possible rating levels. According to Demotech, Inc., A ratings are assigned to insurers that have “…exceptional ability to maintain liquidity of invested assets, quality reinsurance, acceptable financial leverage and realistic pricing while simultaneously establishing loss and loss adjustment expense reserves at reasonable levels.” The rating of UPCIC ~~filed~~is subject to at least annual review by, and may be revised upward or downward or revoked at the sole discretion of Demotech, Inc.

On April 23, 2012, we declared a ~~premium rate change~~dividend of $0.08 per share on our outstanding common stock payable on July 9, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 26, 2012. We expect to declare additional quarterly dividends in the same amount to shareholders of record in the third and fourth quarters of 2012. Declaration and payment of future dividends is subject to the discretion of UIH’s board of directors and will be dependent on future earnings, cash flows, financial requirements and other factors.

Impact of new accounting pronouncement

We prospectively adopted new accounting guidance related to accounting for ~~its Homeowners’~~costs associated with acquiring or renewing insurance ~~programs with~~contracts effective January 1, 2012. The overall impact under the ~~Florida Office~~new guidance, which was adopted on January 1, 2012, was a reduction in earnings of ~~Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) on November 5, 2010.~~$2.7 million ($1.7 million after tax or $0.04 per diluted share). The ~~rate increase,~~$2.7 million pre-tax reduction in earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2012, includes an acceleration of capitalized costs existing as of December 31, 2011, which ~~will~~would have been amortized to earnings within a twelve-month period, and the immediate recognition of costs which otherwise would have been deferred, partially offset by a lesser amount of amortization expense due to the reduction in capitalized costs. The new guidance does not result in ~~an average rate increase~~incremental charges to earnings, but rather affects the timing of ~~approximately 14.9 percent statewide, was approved by~~ the ~~OIR on February 3, 2011. The effective dates for~~recognition of those charges in the rate increase are February 7, 2011 for new business and March 28, 2011 for renewal business. We expect the approved premium rate increases to have a positive effect on premiums written and earned in future months as new and renewal policies are written at the higher rates.income statement.

2011-2012 Reinsurance Program

In the normal course of business, we limit the maximum net loss that can arise from large risks, risks in concentrated areas of exposure and catastrophes, such as hurricanes or other similar loss occurrences, by reinsuring certain levels of risk in various areas of exposure with other insurers or reinsurers under our reinsurance agreements. Our intention is to limit our exposure and the Insurance Entities’ exposure thereby protecting stockholders’ equity and the Insurance Entities’ capital and surplus, even in the event of catastrophic occurrences, through reinsurance agreements. Without these reinsurance agreements, the Insurance Entities would be more substantially exposed to catastrophic losses with a greater likelihood that those losses could exceed their statutory capital and surplus. Any such catastrophic event, or multiple catastrophes, could have a material adverse effect on the Insurance Entities’ solvency and our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.

Quota Share

Effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012, UPCIC entered into a quota share reinsurance contract with Everest Re. Everest Re has the following ratings from each of the rating agencies: A+ from A.M. Best

Company, A+ from Standard and Poor’s Rating Services and Aa3 from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. Under the quota share contract, UPCIC cedes 50% of its gross written premiums, losses and ~~loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”)~~LAE for policies with coverage for wind risk with a ceding commission equal to 25% of ceded gross written premiums. In addition, the quota share contract has a limitation for any one occurrence not to exceed $34.8 million (of which UPCIC’s net liability on the first $34.8 million of losses in a first event scenario is $17.4 million, in a second event scenario is $17.4 million and in a third event scenario is $30 million) and a limitation from losses arising out of events that are assigned a catastrophe serial number by the Property Claims Services (“PCS”) office not to exceed $69.6 million. The contract requires UPCIC to reassume 100% of the attritional loss and LAE activity from 30% to 37.5% of gross written premium and has a limitation for LAE not to exceed 30% of indemnity losses paid during the contract period. Further, the contract requires UPCIC to purchase and maintain certain inuring reinsurance agreements. The contract limits the amount of ~~premium which can be deducted for~~reinsurance premiums inuring ~~reinsurance~~to the contract to $288 million excluding reinstatement premiums, orand limits the total reinsurance premiums inuring to the contract to $326 million including any reinstatement premiums ~~if any.~~and all ancillary payments under the inuring reinsurance agreements.

Excess Per Risk

Effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012, UPCIC entered into a multiple line excess per risk contract with various reinsurers. Under the multiple line excess per risk contract, UPCIC obtained coverage of $1.4 million in excess of $600 thousand ultimate net loss for each risk and each property loss, and $1 million in excess of $300 thousand for each casualty loss. A $7 million aggregate limit applies to the term of the contract.

Effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012, UPCIC entered into a property per risk excess contract covering ex-wind only policies. Under the property per risk excess contract, UPCIC obtained coverage of $400 thousand in excess of $200 thousand for each property loss. A $2 million aggregate limit applies to the term of the contract.

The total cost of our multiple line excess reinsurance program effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012 is $4 million of which our cost is 50%, or $2 million and the quota share reinsurers’ cost is the remaining 50%. The total cost of our property per risk reinsurance program effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012 is $575 thousand.

Effective October 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012, APPCIC entered into a multiple line excess per risk contract with various reinsurers. Under the multiple line excess per risk contract, APPCIC obtained coverage of $8.4 million in excess of $600 thousand ultimate net loss for each risk and each property loss, and $1 million in excess of $300 thousand for each casualty loss. A $21 million aggregate limit applies to the term of the contract.

The total cost of the APPCIC multiple line excess reinsurance program effective October 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012 is a minimum premium of $31,475, of which our cost is 50% or $15,737 and the quota share reinsurers’ cost is the remaining 50%, which is equated as follows: $25,000 minimum premium on 87.5% of the contract, $75,000 minimum premium on 10% of the contract and $84,000 minimum premium on 2.5% of the contract. The final premium will be determined based upon APPCIC’s volume of business during the contract term and a predetermined pricing algorithm.

Excess Catastrophe

Effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012, under excess catastrophe contracts, UPCIC obtained catastrophe coverage of $541.3 million in excess of $185 million covering certain loss occurrences including hurricanes. The coverage of $541.3 million in excess of $185 million has a second full limit available to UPCIC. Additional premium is calculated pro rata as to amount and 100% as to time, as applicable.

Effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012, UPCIC purchased reinstatement premium protection which reimburses UPCIC for its cost to reinstate the catastrophe coverage of the first $399.3 million (part of $541.3 million) in excess of $185 million.

Effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012, under an excess catastrophe contract specifically covering risks located in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, UPCIC obtained catastrophe coverage of 50% of $24.8 million in excess of $10 million and 100% of $20 million in excess of $34.8 million covering certain loss occurrences including hurricanes. Both coverages have a second full limit available to UPCIC. Additional premium is calculated pro rata as to amount and 100% as to time, as applicable.

The cost of UPCIC’s excess catastrophe contracts specifically covering risks in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina is $3.9 million.

Effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012, UPCIC also obtained subsequent catastrophe event excess of loss reinsurance to cover certain levels of UPCIC’s net retention through three catastrophe events including hurricanes, as follows:

2^nd Event

3^rd Event

2^nd Event

3^rd Event

Coverage

$140.2 million in excess of
$44.8 million each loss
occurrence subject to an
otherwise recoverable
amount of $140.2 million
(placed 100%)

$155.0 million in excess of
$30.0 million each loss
occurrence subject to an
otherwise recoverable
amount of $310.0 million
(placed 100%)

$140.2 million in excess of

$44.8 million each loss occurrence

subject to an otherwise

recoverable amount of $140.2 million

(placed 100%)

$155.0 million in excess of

$30.0 million each loss occurrence

subject to an otherwise

recoverable amount of $310.0 million

(placed 100%)

Deposit premium (100%)

27.8 million

11.9 million

$27.8 million

$11.9 million

Minimum premium (100%)

22.2 million

9.5 million

$22.2 million

$9.5 million

Premium rate -% of total insured value

0.021863

0.009400

0.021863 %

0.009400 %

UPCIC also obtained coverage from the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”), which is administered by ~~the Florida State Board of Administration (“SBA”).~~SBA. Under the reimbursement agreement, the FHCF would reimburse UPCIC, for each loss occurrence during the contract year, for 90% of the ultimate loss paid by UPCIC in excess of its retention plus 5% of the reimbursed losses to cover loss adjustment expenses, subject to an aggregate contract limit. A covered event means any one storm declared to be a hurricane by the National Hurricane Center for losses incurred in Florida, both while it is a hurricane and through

subsequent downgrades. For the contract year June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012, UPCIC purchased the traditional FHCF coverage and did not purchase the Temporary Increase in Coverage Limit Option offered to insurers by the FHCF. UPCIC’s ~~estimate of its~~ traditional FHCF coverage is based upon UPCIC’s exposure in-force as of June 30, 2011, ~~as reported by UPCIC to the FHCF on September 1, 2011~~ and is 90% of ~~$1.172~~$1.221 billion in excess of ~~$457~~$461.4 million. The ~~estimated~~ premium for this coverage is ~~$73.3~~$74 million.

Also at June 1, 2011, the FHCF made available, and UPCIC obtained, $10.0 million of additional catastrophe excess of loss coverage with one free reinstatement of coverage to carriers qualified as Limited Apportionment Companies or companies that participated in the Insurance Capital Build-Up Incentive ~~(“ICBUI”)~~ Program offered by the FHCF, such as UPCIC. This particular layer of coverage at June 1, 2011 is $10.0 million in excess of $34.8 million. The premium for this coverage is $5.0 million.

On October 28, 2011, the SBA published its most recent estimate of the FHCF’s loss reimbursement capacity in the Florida Administrative Weekly. The SBA estimated that the FHCF’s total loss reimbursement capacity under current market conditions for the ~~2011—~~2011 – 2012 contract year is projected to be $15.17 billion over the 12-month period following the estimate. The SBA also referred to

its report entitled, “October 18, 2011 Estimated Claims Paying Capacity Report” (“(��Report”) as providing greater detail regarding the FHCF’s loss reimbursement capacity. The Report estimated that the FHCF’s loss reimbursement capacity range is $12.17 billion to $18.17 billion. UPCIC elected to purchase the FHCF Mandatory Layer of Coverage for the ~~2011—~~2011 – 2012 contract year, which corresponds to FHCF loss reimbursement capacity of $17 billion. By law, the FHCF’s obligation to reimburse insurers is limited to its actual claims-paying capacity. The aggregate cost of UPCIC’s reinsurance program may increase should UPCIC deem it necessary to purchase additional private market reinsurance due to reduced estimates of the FHCF’s loss reimbursement capacity. Fortunately, no hurricanes made landfall in Florida during the 2011-2012 contract year and no reimbursement payments for the 2011-2012 contract year were required from the FHCF to participating companies. Accordingly, the effect of the change in the FHCF’s reimbursement capacity estimate as compared to prior estimates had no effect on our financial position, results of operations and liquidity. In the 2012 Florida legislative session, the FHCF advocated a statutory change that would have reduced the amount of reimbursement capacity made available to the insurance industry in future years. However, the proposal did not pass.

The total cost of UPCIC’s multiple line excess and property per risk reinsurance program effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012 is $4.575 million, of which UPCIC’s cost is $2.575 million, and the quota share reinsurer’s cost is the remaining $2.0 million. The total costs of APPCIC’s multiple line excess is at a minimum $31,475, of which APPCIC’s cost is at a minimum $15,737 and the quota share reinsurer’s cost is the remaining 50%. The total cost of UPCIC’s underlying excess catastrophe contract with T25 (see below) is $111.4 million, subject to a potential return premium of $83.4 million, which is eliminated in consolidation. The total cost of UPCIC’s private catastrophe reinsurance program effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012 is $135.8 million, of which UPCIC’s cost is 50%, or $67.9 million, and the quota share reinsurer’s cost is the remaining 50%. In addition, UPCIC purchases reinstatement premium protection as described above, the cost of which is $22.4 million. UPCIC’s cost of the subsequent catastrophe event excess of loss reinsurance is $19.8 million. The estimated premium that UPCIC plans to cede to the FHCF for the 2011 hurricane season is $73.3 million of which UPCIC’s cost is 50%, or $36.7 million, and the quota share reinsurer’s cost is the remaining 50%. UPCIC is also participating in the additional coverage option for Limited Apportionment Companies or companies that participated in the Insurance Capital Build-Up Incentive Program offered by the FHCF, the premium for which is $5.0 million, of which UPCIC’s cost is 50%, or $2.5 million, and the quota share reinsurer’s cost is the remaining 50%.

UPCIC is responsible for losses related to catastrophic events with incurred losses in excess of coverage provided by UPCIC’s reinsurance program and for losses that otherwise are not covered by the reinsurance ~~program, which could have a material adverse effect on UPCIC’s and our business, financial condition and results of operations.~~program.

UPCIC estimates, based upon its in-force exposures as of ~~September 30,~~December 31, 2011, it had coverage to approximately the ~~123-year~~137-year Probable Maximum Loss (PML), modeled using AIR CLASIC/2 v.11.0, long term, without demand surge. Recently, AIR updated its catastrophe model and outlook of risk with the release of its new version, AIR CLASIC/2 v12.04. UPCIC estimates, based on its in-force exposures as of ~~September 30,~~December 31, 2011, that it had coverage to approximately the ~~89-year~~94-year PML, modeled using AIR CLASIC/2 v.12.04, long term, without demand surge. Additionally, from time to time, UPCIC uses estimates from other catastrophe modeling vendors to estimate its PML. UPCIC estimates based upon its in-force exposures as of ~~June 1,~~September 30, 2011, that it had coverage to approximately the ~~126-year~~131-year PML, modeled using RMS’s new release of its RiskLink model, v11, long term, without loss amplification. PML is a general concept applied in the insurance industry for defining high loss scenarios that should be considered when underwriting insurance risk. Both “loss

amplification” and “demand surge” refer to the potential impact of secondary contributors to insured losses arising from catastrophic events. Examples of loss amplification or demand surge include increases in the cost of labor or materials, incremental losses associated with time elapsing between the initial date of loss and the date of repair, claim inflation, and potential coverage ambiguities due to concurrent causes of loss. Catastrophe models produce loss estimates that are ~~qualified~~quantified in terms of dollars and probabilities. Probability of exceedance or the probability that the actual loss level will exceed a particular threshold is a standard catastrophe model output. For example, the 100-year PML represents a 1.00% Annual Probability of Exceedance (the ~~123-year, 89-year~~137-year, 94-year and ~~126-year~~131-year PML represents a ~~0.81%~~0.80%, ~~1.12%~~1.06% and ~~0.79%~~0.76% Annual Probability of Exceedance, respectively, for AIR v11.0, AIR v12.04 and RMS v11). It is estimated that the 100-year PML is likely to be equaled or exceeded in one year out of 100 on average, or 1 percent of the time. It is the 99th percentile of the annual loss distribution.

UPCIC limits the maximum net loss that can arise from large risks or risks in concentrated areas of exposure by reinsuring (ceding) certain levels of risks with other insurers or reinsurers on an automatic basis under reinsurance contracts. The reinsurance arrangements are intended to provide UPCIC with the ability to limit its exposure to losses within its capital resources. Such reinsurance includes quota share, excess of loss and catastrophe forms of reinsurance. UPCIC submits the reinsurance program annually for regulatory review to the OIR.

~~In the event of catastrophic losses in the future, there could be a material adverse impact on our Financial Statements.~~ With the implementation of our 2011-2012 reinsurance program at June 1, 2011, we retained a maximum, pre-tax net liability of $157.6 million as of December 31, 2011 for the first catastrophic event up to $1.781 billion of losses. Refer to the preceding table for information with respect to subsequent catastrophic events coverage. If catastrophic losses result in a net operating loss for the 2011 tax year, we can carry back the net operating loss to the 2010 and 2009 tax years and recover all, or a portion of, income taxes paid in those years.

~~In addition to coverage obtained by UPCIC under~~Separately from the Insurance Entities’ reinsurance programs, ~~the ultimate parent of UPCIC obtained $60.0~~UIH protected its own interests against diminution in value due to catastrophe events by purchasing $60 million ofin coverage via a catastrophe risk-linked transaction contract, effective June 1, 2011 through December 31, ~~2011,~~2011. The contract provided for a recovery by UIH in the event of the exhaustion of UPCIC’s catastrophe ~~coverage is exhausted.~~coverage. The total cost to UIH of the risk-linked transaction contract is $8.7 million.

We continually evaluate strategies to more effectively manage our exposure to catastrophe losses, including the maintenance of catastrophic reinsurance coverage. The Company is currently in the process of renegotiating its 2012-2013 reinsurance program. Based on current discussions, the Company does not expect that the terms of the 2012-2013 reinsurance program will differ materially from the 2011-2012 reinsurance program, but there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain reinsurance at the same levels, terms or price as the 2011-2012 program.

Termination of Agreements with Segregated Account T25

~~UIH owns~~Effective January 1, 2012, the agreement between the Insurance Entities and ~~maintains a segregated account,~~UIH’s Segregated Account ~~T25—~~T25 – Universal Insurance Holdings of White Rock Insurance (SAC) Ltd. (“T25”) ~~established by a~~was replaced at identical limits and retentions as the prior agreement with an unaffiliated third-party reinsurer ~~in accordance with Bermuda law. T25 enters into underlying~~as an open market purchase. Effective January 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012, under an excess catastrophe ~~contracts with UPCIC for~~contract, the ~~purpose~~Insurance Entities obtained catastrophe coverage of ~~assuming the risk~~$140.2 million in excess of ~~certain policies issued by UPCIC,~~$44.8 million covering certain loss occurrences including hurricanes. ~~UIH secures~~The total cost of this reinsurance coverage is $4.4 million. In the ~~obligations~~event of ~~T25~~a non-hurricane loss subject to this contract, the Insurance Entities will pay to the reinsurer 20.0% of the ultimate net loss ceded to the reinsurer arising out of such non-hurricane loss.

Wind Mitigation Discounts

The insurance premiums charged by the Insurance Entities are subject to various statutory and regulatory requirements. Among these, the Insurance Entities must offer wind mitigation discounts in accordance with a program mandated by the Florida Legislature and implemented by the OIR. The level of wind mitigation discounts mandated by the Florida Legislature to be effective June 1, 2007 for new business and August 1, 2007 for renewal business have had a significant negative effect on our premium.

The following table reflects the effect of wind mitigation credits received by our policy holders (in thousands):


	Reduction of in-force premium (only policies including wind coverage)
Date	Percentage of UPCIC policyholders receiving credits			Total credits		In-force premium		Percentage reduction of in-force premium
6/1/2007		1.9	%	$	6,285	$	487,866		1.3	%
12/31/2007		11.8	%	$	31,952	$	500,136		6.0	%
3/31/2008		16.9	%	$	52,398	$	501,523		9.5	%
6/30/2008		21.3	%	$	74,186	$	508,412		12.7	%
9/30/2008		27.3	%	$	97,802	$	515,560		16.0	%
12/31/2008		31.1	%	$	123,525	$	514,011		19.4	%
3/31/2009		36.3	%	$	158,230	$	530,030		23.0	%
6/30/2009		40.4	%	$	188,053	$	544,646		25.7	%
9/30/2009		43.0	%	$	210,292	$	554,379		27.5	%
12/31/2009		45.2	%	$	219,974	$	556,557		28.3	%
3/31/2010		47.8	%	$	235,718	$	569,870		29.3	%
6/30/2010		50.9	%	$	281,386	$	620,277		31.2	%
9/30/2010		52.4	%	$	291,306	$	634,285		31.5	%
12/31/2010		54.2	%	$	309,858	$	648,408		32.3	%
3/31/2011		55.8	%	$	325,511	$	660,303		33.0	%
6/30/2011		56.4	%	$	322,640	$	673,951		32.4	%
9/30/2011		57.1	%	$	324,313	$	691,031		31.9	%
12/31/2011		57.7	%	$	325,315	$	703,459		31.6	%
3/31/2012		57.9	%	$	323,286	$	718,164		31.0	%

Insurers like UPCIC ~~under these contracts by contributing~~fully experience the impact of rate or discount changes more than 12 months after implementation because insurance policies renew throughout the year. Although UPCIC may seek to offset the impact of wind mitigation credits through subsequent rate increase filings with the OIR, there is no assurance that the OIR and UPCIC will agree on the amount of ~~T25’s liability for losses, net of~~rate change that is needed. In addition, any adjustments to UPCIC’s ~~required premium payments,~~rates similarly take more than 12 months to ~~a trust account as collateral. The collateral will~~ be used to pay any claims that may arise in the event of the occurrence of covered events. Transactions related to this arrangement are eliminated in consolidation; however, the amount of collateral is held in trust for the benefit of UPCIC until the occurrence of a covered event, expiration or termination of the agreement between T25 and UPCIC.fully integrated into its business.

UPCIC and T25 mutually agreed to a Commutation and Settlement Agreement on May 31, 2011, related to the underlying Property Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance Contract that was effective January 1, 2011. A replacement contract was entered into between the parties on June 1, 2011 as part of UPCIC’s reinsurance program in effect for the period June 1, 2011, through May 31, 2012. In conjunction with entering into the replacement contract, UIH contributed additional funds to T25 due to the increased reinsurance coverage and collateral requirements. The amount of collateral in the trust account at September 30, 2011 was $63.0 million.

Results of ~~Operations -~~ Operations—Three Months Ended ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012, Compared to Three Months Ended ~~September 30, 2010~~March 31, 2011

The following table summarizes changes in each component of our Statement of Income for the three months ended ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012, compared to the same period in ~~2010~~2011 (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Change						Three Months Ended March 31,						Change
	2011			2010			$			%			2012			2011			$			%
PREMIUMS EARNED AND OTHER REVENUES
Direct premiums written	$	171,370		$	152,662		$	18,708			12.3	%	$	190,003		$	173,175		$	16,828			9.7	%
Ceded premiums written		(123,984	)		(108,539	)		(15,445	)		14.2	%		(163,434	)		(123,891	)		(39,543	)		31.9	%

Net premiums written		47,386			44,123			3,263			7.4	%		26,569			49,284			(22,715	)		-46.1	%
Decrease in net unearned premium		2,248			4,708			(2,460	)		NM
Decrease (increase) in net unearned premium														22,071			(1,280	)		23,351			NM

Premiums earned, net		49,634			48,831			803			1.6	%		48,640			48,004			636			1.3	%
Net investment income		122			66			56			84.8	%
Net realized gains on investments		5,884			6,149			(265	)		-4.3	%
Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments		(15,985	)		6,281			(22,266	)		NM
Net foreign currency losses on investments		(455	)		(8	)		(447	)		NM
Net investment (expense) income														(36	)		257			(293	)		NM
Net realized (losses) gains on investments														(7,449	)		3,652			(11,101	)		NM
Net unrealized gains on investments														9,187			2,588			6,599			255.0	%
Net foreign currency gains on investments														23			71			(48	)		-67.6	%
Commission revenue		5,192			4,423			769			17.4	%		4,541			4,180			361			8.6	%
Policy fees		3,535			3,525			10			0.3	%		3,901			4,173			(272	)		-6.5	%
Other revenue		1,486			1,468			18			1.2	%		1,440			1,408			32			2.3	%

Total premiums earned and other revenues		49,413			70,735			(21,322	)		-30.1	%		60,247			64,333			(4,086	)		-6.4	%

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Losses and loss adjustment expenses		29,343			29,370			(27	)		-0.1	%		26,174			26,185			(11	)		0.0	%
General and administrative expenses		18,827			20,053			(1,226	)		-6.1	%		17,844			15,072			2,772			18.4	%

Total operating costs and expenses		48,170			49,423			(1,253	)		-2.5	%		44,018			41,257			2,761			6.7	%

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		1,243			21,312			(20,069	)		-94.2	%		16,229			23,076			(6,847	)		-29.7	%
Income taxes, current		7,331			7,359			(28	)		-0.4	%		774			8,737			(7,963	)		-91.1	%
Income taxes, deferred		(7,063	)		876			(7,939	)		NM			5,582			441			5,141			1165.8	%

Income taxes, net		268			8,235			(7,967	)		-96.7	%		6,356			9,178			(2,822	)		-30.7	%

NET INCOME	$	975		$	13,077		$	(12,102	)		-92.5	%	$	9,873		$	13,898		$	(4,025	)		-29.0	%

Net income decreased by ~~$12.1~~$4 million, or ~~92.5%~~29%, primarily as a result of ~~unrealized trading~~realized losses in our investment ~~portfolio. These losses reflect a particularly steep decline~~portfolio compared to realized gains during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and an increase in ~~the equity markets~~general and administrative expenses due primarily to accelerated amortization of deferred acquisition costs as a ~~whole during~~result of adopting new accounting guidance provided by the ~~quarter ended September 2011.~~FASB. These factors were partially offset by an increase in unrealized gains of $6.6 million.

The increase in net earned premiums of ~~$803~~$636 thousand, or ~~1.6%~~1.3%, ~~was due to~~reflects an increase in ~~the number~~direct earned premium of ~~policies written generated~~$14.2 million mostly offset by ~~our agent network and the~~an increase in ceded earned premium of $13.6 million. The increase in direct earned premium is due primarily to rate increases ~~which~~that first became effective in February ~~2011, as well as those that became effective in the latter part~~and March of ~~2009.~~2011. These rate increases have had a positive effect on premium generated by renewal ~~policies. The benefit from these factors was partially offset by an increase~~policies but have resulted in a moderate reduction in the number of ~~policies-in-force eligible for wind mitigation credits.~~

policies in force. The ~~following table reflects~~benefit from the ~~effect of~~rate increases continued to be partially offset by wind mitigation credits ~~received by UPCIC policyholders (in thousands):~~within the state of Florida. The increase in ceded earned premium of $13.6 million includes $2.7 million in the 2012 period relating to the aforementioned underlying property catastrophe excess of loss reinsurance contract with an unaffiliated third-party reinsurer.

   Reduction of in-force premium (only policies including wind coverage)
Date

Percentage of UPCIC
policyholders
receiving credits

Total credits

In-force
premium

Percentage reduction of
in-force premium
6/1/2007
   1.9%    $        6,285    $    487,866    1.3%
12/31/2007
   11.8%    $      31,952    $    500,136    6.0%
3/31/2008
   16.9%    $      52,398    $    501,523    9.5%
6/30/2008
   21.3%    $      74,186    $    508,412    12.7%
9/30/2008
   27.3%    $      97,802    $    515,560    16.0%
12/31/2008
   31.1%    $    123,525    $    514,011    19.4%
3/31/2009
   36.3%    $    158,230    $    530,030    23.0%
6/30/2009
   40.4%    $    188,053    $    544,646    25.7%
9/30/2009
   43.0%    $    210,292    $    554,379    27.5%
12/31/2009
   45.2%    $    219,974    $    556,557    28.3%
3/31/2010
   47.8%    $    235,718    $    569,870    29.3%
6/30/2010
   50.9%    $    281,386    $    620,277    31.2%
9/30/2010
   52.4%    $    291,306    $    634,285    31.5%
12/31/2010
   54.2%    $    309,858    $    648,408    32.3%
3/31/2011
   55.8%    $    325,511    $    660,303    33.0%
6/30/2011
   56.4%    $    322,640    $    673,951    32.4%
9/30/2011
   57.1%    $    324,313    $    691,031    31.9%

Net ~~unrealized~~investment expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to net investment income for the same period in the prior year, reflects one time charges for investment accounting services as we convert to a new investment accounting service provider.

Realized losses on investments of ~~$16.0~~$7.5 million recorded during the three months ended ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012 reflect loss in value primarily in the metals and mining sector.

Net unrealized gains on investments of $9.2 million, recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2012, include both a reclassification of unrealized gains and losses recorded in prior periods to realized gains and losses upon disposition during the current period and a net ~~decrease~~increase in value of investments held in our trading portfolio as of ~~September 30, 2011. These unrealized losses~~March 31, 2012. The majority of the increase in value was in the trading portfolio during the three months ended September 30, 2011, were partially offset by realized gains of $5.9 million recorded during the same period. The unrealized losses reflect a particularly steep decline in the equity markets as a whole during the quarter ended September 2011. We will continue to record future changes in the market value of our trading portfolio directly to earnings as unrealized gainsmetals and losses on investments. All investment securities held at June 30, 2010, were classified as available-for-sale with net unrealized losses reflected in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition. During 2010, management evaluated the trading activity of our investment portfolio, investing strategy and overall investment program. As a result of this evaluation, we reclassified the available-for-sale portfolio as a trading portfolio effective July 1, 2010. Since July 1, 2010, changes in the market value of our trading portfolio are recorded directly to revenues as unrealized gains or losses on investments. In previous periods, the changes in unrealized gains and losses on the available-for-sale portfolio were appropriately included in Other Comprehensive Income rather than current period income.mining sector.

Commission revenue is comprised principally of reinsurance commission sharing agreements. The increase in commission revenue of ~~$769~~$361 thousand is due to an increase in the amount of ceded premiums.

Policy fees are comprised primarily of the managing general agent’s policy fee income from insurance policies. The decrease of $272 thousand reflects a reduction in the number of policies written primarily due to the rate increases that have taken affect, which has caused some attrition.

The net loss and LAE ratios, or net losses and LAE as a percentage of net earned premiums, were ~~59.1%~~53.8% and ~~60.1%~~54.5% during the three-month periods ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2012 and 2011, ~~and 2010,~~ respectively, and were comprised of the following components (in thousands):


	Three months ended March 31, 2012
	Direct			Ceded			Net
Loss and loss adjustment expenses	$	52,607		$	26,433		$	26,174
Premiums earned	$	178,804		$	130,164		$	48,640
Loss & LAE ratios		29.4	%		20.3	%		53.8	%


	Three months ended September 30, 2011									Three months ended March 31, 2011
	Direct			Ceded			Net			Direct			Ceded			Net
Loss and loss adjustment expenses	$	59,789		$	30,446		$	29,343		$	53,131		$	26,946		$	26,185
Premiums earned	$	175,858		$	126,224		$	49,634		$	164,587		$	116,583		$	48,004
Loss & LAE ratios		34.0	%		24.1	%		59.1	%		32.3	%		23.1	%		54.5	%

	Three months ended September 30, 2010
	Direct			Ceded			Net
Loss and loss adjustment expenses	$	59,512		$	30,142		$	29,370
Premiums earned	$	162,093		$	113,262		$	48,831
Loss & LAE ratios		36.7	%		26.6	%		60.1	%

The reduction in the direct loss and LAE ratio reflects an increase in earned ~~premiums and favorable loss experience in the current year net of adverse development related to prior years.~~premiums.

General and administrative expenses ~~decreased~~increased by ~~$1.2~~$2.8 million due primarily to the adoption of new accounting guidance related to deferred acquisition costs. The overall impact under the new guidance, which was adopted on January 1, 2012, was a ~~decrease~~reduction in ~~performance-based bonus accruals~~earnings of ~~$1.9~~$2.7 million ($1.7 million after tax or $0.04 per diluted share). The $2.7 million pre-tax reduction in earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2012, includes an acceleration of capitalized costs existing as of December 31, 2011, which would have been amortized to earnings within a twelve-month period, and ~~a decrease in bad debt expense~~the immediate recognition of ~~$807 thousand. Performance-based bonuses are based on either net income before taxes or net income. These decreases were~~costs which otherwise would have been deferred, partially offset by ~~an increase~~a lesser amount of amortization expense due to the reduction in capitalized costs. The new guidance does not result in incremental charges to earnings, but rather affects the timing of the recognition of those charges in the income statement. There were also increases in stock-based compensation of ~~$422~~$614 thousand for the three months ended ~~September 30, 2011~~March 31, 2012 compared to ~~2010,~~the same period in 2011, and non-recurring credits in the amount of ~~$975~~$469 thousand from the recovery of Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (“FIGA”) assessments recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2010. FIGA assessments are ultimately passed down to policyholders. Amounts charged or credited to our earnings represent timing differences between the time assessments are made by FIGA to us, and the collection of those assessments from policyholders.

The decrease in income tax expense was the result of a significant reduction in taxable income due to unrealized losses in the trading portfolio. In addition, we recorded adjustments in connection with the filing of federal and state income tax returns for prior periods reducing the effective tax rate to 21.6% for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2011.

~~Results of Operations—Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010~~

~~The following table summarizes changes in each component of our Statement of Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010 (in thousands):~~

   Nine Months Ended September 30, Change
   2011 2010 $ %
PREMIUMS EARNED AND OTHER REVENUES

Direct premiums written
   $ 558,024    $ 520,782    $ 37,242    7.2 %
Ceded premiums written
   (393,673 ) (357,411 ) (36,262 ) 10.1 %


Net premiums written
   164,351    163,371    980    0.6 %
Increase in net unearned premium
   (17,189 ) (39,865 ) 22,676    -56.9 %


Premiums earned, net
   147,162    123,506    23,656    19.2 %
Net investment income
   358    377    (19 ) -5.0 %
Net realized gains on investments
   12,496    11,893    603    5.1 %
Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments
   (23,037 ) 6,281    (29,318 ) NM
Net foreign currency (losses) gains on investments
   (384 ) 801    (1,185 ) NM
Commission revenue
   14,313    13,469    844    6.3 %
Policy fees
   12,110    12,000    110    0.9 %
Other revenue
   4,400    3,489    911    26.1 %


Total premiums earned and other revenues
   167,418    171,816    (4,398 ) -2.6 %


OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

Losses and loss adjustment expenses
   81,380    77,857    3,523    4.5 %
General and administrative expenses
   48,598    43,631    4,967    11.4 %


Total operating costs and expenses
   129,978    121,488    8,490    7.0 %


INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
   37,440    50,328    (12,888 ) -25.6 %
Income taxes, current
   25,690    19,016    6,674    35.1 %
Income taxes, deferred
   (10,672 ) 524    (11,196 ) NM


Income taxes, net
   15,018    19,540    (4,522 ) -23.1 %


NET INCOME
   $ 22,422    $ 30,788    $ (8,366 ) -27.2 %

Net income decreased by $8.4 million, or 27.2%, primarily as a result of unrealized trading losses in our investment portfolio. These losses reflect a particularly steep decline in the equity markets as a whole during the quarter ended September 2011.

The increase in net earned premiums of $23.7 million, or 19.2%, was due to an increase in the number of policies written generated by our agent network and the rate increases which became effective in the second quarter of 2011, as well as those that became effective in the latter part of 2009. These rate increases have had a positive effect on premiums generated by renewal policies. This benefit was partially offset by an increase in the number of policies-in-force eligible for and receiving wind mitigation credits. See “Results of Operations – Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2010” for a table reflecting the effect of wind mitigation credits received by UPCIC policyholders.

Net unrealized losses on investments of $23.0 million recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, reflect the net decrease in value of investments held in our trading portfolio as of September 30, 2011. These unrealized losses in the trading portfolio during the three months ended September 30, 2011, were partially offset by realized gains of $12.5 million recorded during the same period. The unrealized losses reflect a particularly steep decline in the equity markets as a whole during the quarter ended September 2011. We will continue to record future changes in the market value of investments held in our trading portfolio directly to earnings as unrealized gains and losses on investments. All investment securities held at June 30, 2010, were classified as available-for-sale with net unrealized losses reflected in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition. As discussed in the Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011, compared to 2010, management evaluated the trading activity of our investment portfolio, investing strategy, and overall investment program during 2010. As a result of this evaluation, we reclassified the available-for-sale portfolio as a trading portfolio effective July 1, 2010. Since July 1, 2010, changes in the market value of our trading portfolio are recorded directly to revenues as unrealized gains or losses on investments. In previous periods, the changes in unrealized gains and losses on the available-for-sale portfolio were appropriately included in Other Comprehensive Income rather than current period income.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we recorded $2.4 million of other than temporary losses for certain securities that were available-for-sale. Effective July 1, 2010, we transferred all securities classified as available-for-sale to the trading portfolio and recognized all unrealized gains and losses in earnings thereafter.

~~Foreign currency losses and gains reflect changes in exchange rates for investments denominated in currencies other than U.S dollars.~~

~~The increase in other revenues of $911 thousand is due primarily to a higher volume of policyholders participating in our installment payment plan program offered by UPCIC.~~

~~The increase in net losses and LAE of $3.5 million, or 4.5%, was primarily related to the servicing of additional policies due to the growth in policy count on a year-over-year basis.~~

The net loss and LAE ratios, or net losses and LAE as a percentage of net earned premiums, were 55.3% and 63.0% during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011, and 2010, respectively, and were comprised of the following components (in thousands):

   Nine months ended September 30, 2011
   Direct Ceded Net
Loss and loss adjustment expenses
   $ 166,280    $ 84,900    $ 81,380
Premiums earned
   $ 510,579    $ 363,417    $ 147,162
Loss & LAE ratios
   32.6 % 23.4 % 55.3 %
   Nine months ended September 30, 2010
   Direct Ceded Net
Loss and loss adjustment expenses
   $ 156,537    $ 78,680    $ 77,857
Premiums earned
   $ 452,848    $ 329,342    $ 123,506
Loss & LAE ratios
   34.6 % 23.9 % 63.0 %

The improvement in the direct loss and LAE ratio for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, compared to the same period in the prior year, was the result of an increase in earned premiums and favorable loss experience in the current year net of adverse development related to prior years.

General and administrative expenses increased by $5.0 million due primarily to an increase in the amortization of deferred acquisition costs of $4.1 million. The increase in amortization of deferred acquisition costs is primarily in response to an increase in commissions paid on direct premium and the associated premium taxes thereon, partially offset by an increase in ceding commissions. Commissions and premium taxes are directly related to the volume of direct premium. Direct written premium has increased in response to an increase in the number of policies-in-force and the increase in average premium per policy. Other factors giving rise to the increase in general and administrative expenses include non-recurring credits in the amount of $2.3 million from the recovery of FIGA assessments recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2010, an increase in legal fees of $678 thousand

~~related to corporate matters, and an increase in insurance expense of $364 thousand.~~ FIGA assessments are ultimately passed down to policyholders. Amounts charged or credited to our earnings represent timing differences between the time assessments are made by FIGA to us, and the collection of those assessments from policyholders. These increases were partially offset by a decrease ~~of $1.5 million~~ in performance-based bonus accruals ~~a decrease in bad debt expense~~ of ~~$1.0 million,~~$418 thousand and a decrease of $242 thousand in ~~stock-based compensation of $569 thousand.~~legal fees related to corporate matters. Performance-based bonuses are based on either net income before taxes or net income.

The decrease in income tax expense was the result of a ~~significant~~ reduction in taxable income due primarily to ~~unrealized~~the realized losses in the trading ~~portfolio.~~portfolio and an increase general and administrative expenses.

Analysis of Financial ~~Condition -~~ Condition—As of ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012 Compared to December 31, ~~2010~~2011

We believe that premiums will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements for at least the next twelve months.

Our policy is to invest amounts considered to be in excess of current working capital requirements. We ~~reduced our aggregate investment securities to $153.5 million as of September 30, 2011, from $224.5 million as of December 31, 2010, in response to market conditions. We~~ have a receivable of ~~$5.6~~$4.1 million at ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012 for securities sold that had not yet settled compared to ~~$17.6~~$9.7 million at December 31, ~~2010,~~2011, and a payable for securities purchased that had not yet settled of ~~$17.7~~$8.0 million as of ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2012 compared to $1.1 million at December 31, 2011.

The following table summarizes, by type, the carrying values of investments (in thousands):


	As of September 30,		As of December 31,
Type of Investment	2011		2010		As of March 31, 2012		As of December 31, 2011
Cash and cash equivalents	$	328,838	$	147,585	$	325,968	$	229,685
Restricted cash and cash equivalents						48,178		78,312
Debt securities		58,063		130,116		3,800		3,801
Equity securities		95,413		94,416		96,996		95,345
Non-hedge derivatives		1,545		182		60		123
Other investments		366		—		385		371

Total Investments	$	484,225	$	372,299	$	475,387	$	407,637

Prepaid reinsurance premiums represent ceded unearned premiums related to our catastrophe and quota share reinsurance programs. The increase of ~~$30.3~~$33.3 million to ~~$251.3~~$276.4 million during the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012, was primarily due to an increase in premiums for catastrophe reinsurance coverage, as previously described in Recent Developments, 2011-2012 Reinsurance Program, and an increase in quota share reinsurance premiums commensurate with the increase in direct written premium. Premiums for catastrophe reinsurance coverage are earned over the respective contract periods which are generally effective from June 1, 2011, through May 31, 2012.

Reinsurance recoverables represent amounts due from reinsurers for ceded loss and LAE. The decrease in reinsurance recoverables of $8.7 million to $77 million reflects favorable loss experience in the current period and the timing of settlements with reinsurers.

Reinsurance receivable, net, represents inuring premiums receivable, net of ceded premiums payable with our quota share reinsurer. The ~~increase~~decrease of ~~$12.2~~$39.4 million to ~~$49.8~~$15.8 million during the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012 was due to ~~greater ceded premiums on our catastrophe reinsurance program and~~ timing of the settlement with the quota share reinsurer. ~~In prior periods, we netted this receivable against reinsurance payables. See Note 1 “Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation” for more information about this reclassification in the~~~~Basis of Presentation~~ ~~section.~~

~~Premiums receivable represent amounts due from policyholders.~~ The increase in Property and Equipment of ~~$7.0~~$1.3 million to ~~$50.6~~$8.4 million ~~during~~reflects the ~~nine months ended September 30, 2011~~cost of building a new office building which was ~~due to~~placed into service at the ~~growth in direct written premiums and an increase in the number~~end of ~~policyholders participating in the installment payment plan program offered by UPCIC.~~March 2012.

See Note 5, ~~“Insurance Operations”~~Insurance Operations. in our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a roll-forward in the balance of our deferred policy acquisition costs.

The ~~increase~~decrease in net deferred income ~~taxes~~tax asset of ~~$10.7~~$5.6 million during the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2011~~March 31, 2012 is due primarily to a decrease in the amount of unrealized losses in the trading portfolio.

See Note 5, ~~“Insurance Operations”~~Insurance Operations, in our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a roll-forward in the balance of our unpaid losses and ~~loss adjustment expenses.~~LAE.

Unearned premiums represent the portion of written premiums that will be earned pro rata in the future. The increase of ~~$47.4~~$11.2 million to ~~$375.8~~$371 million during the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2011~~March 31, 2012 was due to growth in, and timing of, direct written premiums.

Advance premium represents premium payments made by policy holders ahead of a policy’s effective date. The increase of $11.7 million to $31.1 million reflects a trend for an increase in the volume of policies with advance payments in March, relative to December.

Reinsurance payable, net, represents our liability to reinsurers for ceded written premiums, net of ceding commissions receivable. The increase of ~~$53.3~~$27 million to ~~$128.8~~$114.5 million during the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2011~~March 31, 2012 was primarily due to the timing of settlements with reinsurers and amounts not yet due to reinsurers for catastrophe reinsurance coverage, as previously described above in Recent Developments,2011-2012 Reinsurance Program. In prior periods, we netted reinsurance receivable, net against reinsurance payables. See Note 1 “Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation” for more information about this reclassification in the~~Basis of Presentation~~Program ~~section.~~.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Liquidity is a measure of a company’s ability to generate sufficient cash flows to meet its short and long-term obligations. Funds generated from operations have generally been sufficient to meet our liquidity requirements and we expect that in the future funds from operations will continue to meet such requirements.

The balance of cash and cash equivalents as of ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012 was ~~$328.8~~$326 million compared to ~~$147.6~~$229.7 million at December 31, ~~2010.~~2011. See our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for a reconciliation of the balance of cash and cash equivalent between ~~September 30, 2011~~March 31, 2012 and December 31, ~~2010.~~2011. Most of this amount is available to pay claims in the event of a catastrophic event pending reimbursement amounts recoverable under reinsurance agreements. The source of liquidity for possible claim payments consists of the collection of net premiums after deductions for expenses, reinsurance recoverables and short-term loans.

~~As a means by which T25 can secure its potential obligation under its reinsurance contract~~The balance of restricted cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2012 was $48.2 million. Restricted cash as of March 31, 2012 is mostly comprised of cash equivalents on deposit with UPCIC, UIH holds collateral in a trust account for the benefit of UPCIC until the occurrence of a covered event or the expiration or termination of the agreement between T25 and UPCIC. The amount of collateralregulatory agencies in the ~~trust account at September 30, 2011 was $63.0 million and is placed with a major U.S. financial institution as provided by the Florida~~various states in which our Insurance Code. These funds are segregated from the general operating funds of UIH. See Note 4 “Reinsurance” in our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information about the arrangement between T25 and UPCIC.

In consultation with the OIR, UPCIC has offered to segregate from its general operating funds an amount equivalent to its anticipated future reinsurance premiums under the arrangement with T25 and UPCIC.

On October 28, 2011, UPCIC remitted $45.5 million as a deposit with the Florida Department of Financial Services. According to the terms of the reinsurance contract, UPCIC will pay approximately half of the deposited amount to T25 on or about January 1, 2012 and the remaining amount on or about April 1, 2012. Alternatively, UPCIC anticipates that it will propose to commute the existing contract in December 2011. The commutation would result in the entire deposit being returned to UPCIC in December or being used to support a replacement contract.Entities do business.

The Company’s liquidity requirements primarily include potential payments of catastrophe losses, the payment of dividends to shareholders, and interest and principal payments on debt obligations. The declaration and payment of future dividends to shareholders will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon many factors, including our operating results, financial condition, capital requirements and any regulatory constraints.

Our insurance operations provide liquidity in that premiums are generally received months or even years before losses are paid under the policies sold. Historically, cash receipts from operations, consisting of insurance premiums, commissions, policy fees and investment income, have provided more than sufficient funds to pay loss claims and operating expenses. We maintain substantial investments in highly liquid, marketable securities. Liquidity can also be generated by funds received upon the sale of marketable securities in our investment portfolio.

Effective July 1, 2010, we elected to classify our securities investment portfolio as trading. Accordingly, purchases and sales of investment securities are included in cash flows from operations beginning July 1, 2010. We generated ~~$176.0~~$95.3 million in cash from operations during the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012, compared to $ ~~131.9~~119.8 million of cash generated by operating activities for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2010.~~March 31, 2011. The generation of cash during the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2011~~March 31, 2012 reflects proceeds from sales of investment securities, net of purchases, of ~~$89.0 million.~~$12.4 million, compared to $71.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2011.

~~UPCIC is~~The Insurance Entities are responsible for losses related to catastrophic events with incurred losses in excess of coverage provided by ~~UPCIC’s~~the Insurance Entities’ reinsurance programs and for losses that otherwise are not covered by the reinsurance programs, which could have a material adverse effect on either ~~UPCIC’s~~the Insurance Entities’ or our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity (see ~~Note 4~~2011-2012 Reinsurance Program above for a discussion of the 2011-2012 reinsurance program and Note 3 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 2010 for a discussion of the 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 reinsurance programs)program).

Funds generated from operations have generally been sufficient to meet liquidity requirements and we expect that in the future funds from operations will continue to meet such requirements. There can be no assurances, however, that this will be the case.

Capital Resources

Capital resources provide protection for policyholders, furnish the financial strength to support the business of underwriting insurance risks and facilitate continued business growth. At ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012, we had total capital of ~~$179.0~~$177.9 million, comprised of stockholders’ equity of ~~$156.9~~$156.6 million and total debt of ~~$22.1~~$21.3 million. Our debt-to-total-capital ratio and debt-to-equity ratio were ~~12.3%~~12% and ~~14.1%~~13.6%, respectively, at ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2012. At December 31, 2011, we had total capital of $171.7 million, comprised of stockholders’ equity of $150 million and total debt of $21.7 million. Our debt-to-total-capital ratio and debt-to-equity ratio were 12.6% and 14.5%, respectively, at December 31, 2011.

At ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012, UPCIC was in compliance with all of the covenants under its surplus note and its total adjusted capital was in excess of regulatory requirements.

Cash Dividends

On ~~January 6, 2011,~~February 22, 2012, we declared a dividend of $0.10 per share on our outstanding common stock to be paid on April ~~7, 2011,~~6, 2012, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on March ~~11, 2011.~~ 28, 2012.

On ~~August 8, 2011,~~April 23, 2012, we declared a dividend of $0.08 per share on our outstanding common stock to be paid on ~~October 6, 2011,~~July 9, 2012, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on ~~September 16, 2011.~~June 26, 2012. We expect to declare additional quarterly dividends in the same amount to shareholders of record in the third and fourth quarters of 2012. Declaration and payment of future dividends is subject to the discretion of UIH’s board of directors and will be dependent on future earnings, cash flows, financial requirements and other factors.

Contractual Obligations

There have been no material changes during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, outside of the ordinary course of business, to the contractual obligations specified in the table of contractual obligations included in Part 1, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2010.~~2011.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

There have been no material changes during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates previously disclosed in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2010.~~2011.

Accounting Pronouncements Issued and Not Yet Adopted

In ~~September 2010,~~December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance related to accounting for costs associated with acquiring or renewing insurance contracts. This guidance defines allowable deferred acquisition costs as costs incurred by insurance entities for the successful acquisition of new and renewal contracts. Such costs result directly from and are essential to the contract transaction(s) and would not have been incurred by the insurance entity had the contract(s) not occurred. This guidance will be effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. We plan to prospectively adopt this guidance on January 1, 2012. Although we have not yet completed our evaluation of the impact to our financial statements, this guidance represents a significant departure from current industry practice upon adoption and will result in a reduction in our net deferred policy acquisition costs of as much as 20% to 30%, with a corresponding charge to earnings, and a reduction of deferrals and amortization of policy acquisition costs in future periods. This adjustment represents an acceleration of the amortization of costs that ultimately are charged to earnings.

~~In June 2011, the FASB~~ updated its guidance ~~related~~ to the ~~Comprehensive Income~~Balance Sheet Topic ~~220~~210 of the FASB Accounting Standards ~~Codification (ASC).~~Codification. The objective of this updated guidance isrequires entities that have financial and derivative instruments that are offset to ~~increase~~disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of financial statements to understand the ~~prominence~~effect of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option of presenting components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The guidance requires total comprehensive income (including both the net income components and other comprehensive income components) be reported in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income, or two separate but consecutive statements (the approach currently used in the Company’s consolidatedthose arrangements on an entity’s financial ~~statements).~~position. This guidance is to be applied ~~retrospectively to fiscal years (and~~for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those ~~years) beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption~~annual periods. Disclosure is ~~permitted. Since we already use~~required retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The additional disclosures required by the ~~two-statement approach for reporting comprehensive income, this~~updated guidance will not have an impact on ~~the presentation of~~ our operating results, cash flows or financial ~~statements and notes.~~

In May 2011, the FASB updated its guidance related to the Fair Value Measurement, Topic 820 of the ASC, to achieve common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements with International Financial Reporting Standards. The amendments change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in United States generally accepted accounting principles, to clarify the intent of application of existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements, and to change particular principles or requirements for measuring and disclosing fair value measurements. The amendments are to be applied prospectively to interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The amendments are to be applied prospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of the guidance and its impact on the Company’s financial statements.position.

Related Parties

See Note 8, ~~“Related~~Related Party ~~Transactions”~~Transactions, in our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information about related parties.

~~Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements~~

We operate in a rapidly changing environment that involves a number of uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. Certain statements made in this report that reflect management’s expectations regarding future events are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are only current expectations about future events. Actual results could differ materially from those set forth in or implied by any forward-looking statement. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, risk factors set forth in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual and quarterly reports. The following is a summary of uncertainties which were disclosed in greater detail in “Factors Affecting Operating Results and Market Price of Stock” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010:

Industry risks relating to fluctuating operating results caused by competition, catastrophe losses, general economic conditions including interest rate changes and market conditions, legislative initiatives, the regulatory environment, the frequency of litigation, the size of judgments, severe weather conditions, climate changes or cycles, the role of federal or state government in the insurance market, judicial or other authoritative interpretations of laws and policies, and the availability and cost of reinsurance.

~~Our ability to manage our exposure to catastrophic losses.~~

Risks related to our dependence upon third party developers of models to estimate hurricane losses and the reasonableness of assumptions or scenarios incorporated into the models which may be provided by third parties or management.

Risks related to our dependence upon third parties to perform certain functions including, but not limited to, the purchase of reinsurance and risk management analysis. We also rely on reinsurers to limit the amount of risk retained under our policies and to increase our ability to write additional risks.

~~Our ability to obtain reinsurance to the same extent and at the same cost as currently in place and minimize the loss of potential profits by ceding premiums to reinsurers.~~

~~Credit risk, including certain concentrations with respect to our reinsurers, in light of our primary liability for the full amount of the risk underlying the reinsurance agreements.~~

Risks related to the ability of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF) to provide reimbursements at levels requested and relied upon by us or as timely as required by our claims payments to policyholders. In addition, the cost of our reinsurance program may increase should we deem it necessary to purchase additional private market reinsurance due to reduced estimates of the FHCF’s claims-paying capacity.

~~Risks that laws, contracts or requirements relating to the FHCF may not be interpreted in a manner consistent with UPCIC’s understandings or will change in the future.~~

~~Our ability to estimate and maintain adequate liabilities to pay claims for losses and loss adjustment expenses.~~

~~Adverse regulation or legislation.~~

~~Our ability to implement sufficient and timely rate adjustments to provide aggregate premiums commensurate with expected losses.~~

~~Risks related to our dependence upon the efforts of key individuals.~~

~~Our ability to compete in a highly competitive industry.~~

~~Our ability to maintain our financial stability rating provided by Demotech, Inc.~~

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market risk is the potential for economic losses due to adverse changes in fair value of financial instruments. Our primary market risk exposures are related to our investment portfolio and include interest rates, equity prices and commodity prices. We also have exposure to foreign currency exchange rates for investments denominated in foreign currencies, and to a lesser extent, our debt obligation in the form of a surplus note. The surplus note, as previously described in “Liquidity and Capital Resources,” accrues interest at an adjustable rate based on the 10-year Constant Maturity Treasury rate. Investments held in trading are carried on the balance sheet at fair value. Our investment trading portfolio is comprised primarily of debt and equity securities and also includes non-hedging derivatives and physical positions in precious metals. See Note 5, ~~“Investments”~~Investments, for a schedule of investment holdings as of ~~September 30, 2011~~March 31, 2012 and December 31, ~~2010.~~2011.

Our investments have been, and may in the future be, subject to significant volatility. Our investment objective is to maximize total rate of return after federal income taxes while maintaining liquidity and minimizing risk. Our investment ~~portfolio is managed by an investment committee consisting of all current directors~~strategy includes maintaining investments to support unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses for the Insurance Entities in accordance with guidelines established by insurance regulators. In addition to investment securities, we invest in derivative financial instruments to try to increase investment returns and for income-generation purposes. The most commonly used instruments are call and put equity options and written call options on common stock (i.e., covered calls). These derivatives are held in our trading portfolio and do not meet the OIR. The committee reviews management’s investment policies on a regular basis. The current investment policy limits investment in non-investment grade fixed maturity securities (including high-yield bonds), and limits total investments in preferred stock and common stock. We comply with applicable laws and regulations, which further restrict the type, quality and concentration of investments. In general, these laws and regulations permit investments, within specified limits and subject to certain qualifications, in federal, state and municipal obligations, corporate bonds, preferred and common equity securities and real estate mortgages.criteria for hedge accounting.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the sensitivity of a fixed-rate instrument to changes in interest rates. When interest rates rise, the fair value of our fixed-rate ~~instruments decline.~~investment securities declines.

The following table provides information about our fixed income investments, which are sensitive to changes in interest rates. The table presents cash flows of principal amounts and related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates for investments held in trading ~~at September 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010~~as of the periods presented (in thousands):


	As of September 30, 2011																					As of March 31, 2012
	Amortized Cost																					Amortized Cost
	2011			2012			2013		2014		2015		Thereafter			Total			Fair Value			2012			2013		2014		2015		2016		Thereafter			Total			Fair Value
U.S. government securities obligations and agencies	$	—		$	172		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,153		$	3,325		$	3,711		$	136		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,158		$	3,294		$	3,800
Average interest rate					4.09	%								1.85	%		1.97	%		1.97	%		4.63	%		—		—		—		—		1.85	%		1.97	%		1.96	%
Foreign government bonds	$	1,894		$	52,459		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	54,353		$	54,352
Average interest rate		6.00	%		0.79	%											0.97	%		0.97	%

	As of December 31, 2010
	Amortized Cost
	2011			2012			2013		2014		2015		Thereafter			Total			Fair Value
U.S. government securities obligations and agencies	$	—		$	174		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	137,792		$	137,966		$	130,116
Average interest rate					2.60	%								1.30	%		1.30	%		1.30	%

   As of December 31, 2011
   Amortized Cost
   2012 2013    2014    2015    2016    Thereafter Total Fair Value
U.S. government securities obligations and agencies
   $ 171    $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —         $ 3,157    $ 3,328    $ 3,801
Average interest rate
   4.09 %             1.85 % 1.97 % 1.97 %
United States government and agency securities are rated ~~from AAA to~~ Aaa by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., and AA+ by Standard and Poor’s Company.
Equity and Commodity Price Risk
Equity and commodity price risk is the potential for loss in fair value of investments in common stock, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and mutual funds from adverse changes in the prices of those instruments.
The following table provides information about the composition of equity securities, non-hedging derivatives and other investments held in the Company’s investment portfolio (in thousands):

XXX,XXX XXX,XXX XXX,XXX XXX,XXX
   As of September 30, 2011 As of December 31, 2010    As of March 31, 2012 As of December 31, 2011
   Fair Value    Percent Fair Value    Percent    Fair Value    Percent Fair Value    Percent
Equity securities:

Common stock:

Metals and mining
   $ 30,829       31.7 % $ 25,752       27.2 %    $ 34,460       35.4 % $ 38,816       40.5 %
Energy
   7,203       7.4 %
Other
   16,173       16.6 % 362       0.4 %    2,145       2.2 % 11,944       12.5 %
Exchange-traded and mutual funds:

Metals and mining
   23,295       23.9 % 42,209       44.6 %    15,174       15.6 % 25,997       27.1 %
Agriculture
   15,411       15.8 % 14,877       15.7 %    19,811       20.3 % 16,878       17.6 %
Energy
   8,333       8.6 % 5,559       5.9 %
Indices
   1,372       1.4 % 4,613       4.9 %    18,203       18.7 % 1,710       1.8 %
Other
   —         0.0 % 1,044       1.1 %
Derivatives:

Non-risk management instruments
   1,545       1.6 % 182       0.2 %
Other investments (4)
   366       0.4 % —         0.0 %
Derivatives: non-hedging
   60       0.1 % 123       0.1 %
Other investments (1)
   385       0.4 % 371       0.4 %












Total
   $ 97,324       100.0 % $ 94,598       100.0 %    $ 97,441       100.0 % $ 95,839       100.0 %












(1) Other investments represent physical metals that we hold in our trading portfolio.
A hypothetical decrease of ~~10%~~20% in the market prices of each of the equity securities, non-hedging derivatives, and other investments held at ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012, and December 31, ~~2010,~~2011, would have resulted in decreases of ~~$9.7~~$19.5 million and ~~$9.6~~$19.2 million, respectively, in the fair value of the equity securities, non-hedging derivatives and other investment portfolio.
~~Foreign Currency Exchange Risk~~
~~A hypothetical change of 10% in the exchange rates of our foreign denominated investments held at September 30, 2011, would have resulted in a charge or credit to earnings of $5.4 million.~~
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of ~~September 30, 2011,~~March 31, 2012, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in its reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
~~The Company is involved~~We are subject to litigation in ~~certain lawsuits. In~~ the ~~opinion~~normal course of ~~management, none~~our business. As of ~~these lawsuits: (1) involve claims for damages exceeding 10% of the Company’s cash and invested assets, (2) involve matters that are~~March 31, 2012, we were not routine litigation incidental to the claims aspect of its business, (3) involve bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceedings, (4) involve material Federal, state, or local environmental laws; (5) potentially involve more than $100 thousand in sanctions and a governmental authority is a party ~~or (6) are material proceedings~~ to any non-routine litigation which ~~any director, officer, affiliate of the Company, beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, or security holder~~ is ~~a party adverse~~expected by management to ~~the Company or has~~have a material ~~interest adverse to the Company.~~effect on our results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Due to the implementation of our 2011-2012 reinsurance program, we retained a maximum, pre-tax net liability of $157.6 million for the first catastrophic event up to $1.781 billion of losses. Refer to the table in the~~2011-2012 Reinsurance Programunder~~~~2011 Developments~~in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for information with respect to subsequent catastrophic events coverage. If catastrophic losses result in a net operating loss for the 2011 tax year, we can carry back the net operating loss to the 2010 and 2009 tax years and recover all, or a portion of, income taxes paid in those years.
In the opinion of management, other than the modification provided below to a risk factor that appeared in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, there have been no other material changes during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors”, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2010.~~2011.
~~Item 5. Other Information~~
AtOn April 17, 2012, Demotech, Inc. provided an update to guidance originally published in March 2010. Included in the ~~Company’s 2011 Annual Meeting~~update was a statement that Demotech will no longer provide full credit for the Mandatory Layer of ~~Shareholders held on May 11, 2011,~~ the ~~Company’s shareholders voted on an advisory proposal regarding~~FHCF reinsurance coverage. As a result of this statement, the ~~frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation. As reported~~Company has modified the following risk factor that appeared in the Company’s ~~Current~~Annual Report on Form ~~8-K, consistent with~~10-K for the ~~recommendation~~year ended December 31, 2011. The modification appears in bold.
A downgrade in our Financial Stability Rating^® may have an adverse effect on our competitive position, the marketability of our product offerings, and our liquidity, operating results and financial condition
Financial Stability Ratings^® are important factors in establishing the competitive position of insurance companies and generally have an effect on an insurance company’s business. On an ongoing basis, rating agencies review the financial performance and condition of insurers and could downgrade or change the outlook on an insurer’s ratings due to, for example, a change in an insurer’s statutory capital; a change in a rating agency’s determination of the ~~Company’s Board~~amount of ~~Directors, shareholders voted~~risk-adjusted capital required to maintain a particular rating;a change in ~~favor~~the perceived adequacy of ~~conducting future advisory votes on executive compensation once every three years and,~~an insurer’s reinsurance program; an increase in the perceived risk of an insurer’s investment portfolio; a reduced confidence in management or a host of other considerations that may or may not be under an insurer’s control. The current insurance Financial Stability Rating^® of UPCIC is from Demotech, Inc. The assigned rating is A. Because this rating is subject to ~~annual re-evaluation~~continuous review, the retention of this rating cannot be assured. A downgrade in or withdrawal of this rating, or a decision by ~~the Board, the Company will follow this advisory vote~~Demotech to require UPCIC’s parent company to make a capital infusion into UPCIC to maintain its rating, may adversely affect our liquidity, operating results and ~~conduct future advisory votes on executive compensation every three years.~~financial condition.
Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Exhibit
~~3.1~~ ~~Registrant’s Restated Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (1)~~
~~3.2~~ ~~Certificate of Designation for Series A Convertible Preferred Stock dated October 11, 1994 (2)~~
~~3.3~~ ~~Certificate of Designations, Preferences, and Rights of Series M Convertible Preferred Stock dated August 13, 1997 (3)~~
~~3.4~~ ~~Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated October 19, 1998 (2)~~
~~3.5~~ ~~Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated December 18, 2000 (2)~~
~~3.6~~ ~~Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Designations of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock dated October 29, 2001 (2)~~
~~3.7~~ ~~Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated December 7, 2005 (4)~~
~~3.8~~ ~~Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated May 18, 2007 (4)~~
~~3.9~~ ~~Amended and Restated Bylaws (5)~~
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32    Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer ~~Pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1350, as Adopted~~ Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS-XBRL
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In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be part of any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
~~(1)~~ ~~Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-51546) declared effective on December 14, 1992~~
~~(2)~~ ~~Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2002~~
~~(3)~~ ~~Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB/A for the year ended April 30, 1997~~
~~(4)~~ ~~Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for period ended September 30, 2007~~
~~(5)~~ ~~Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 8, 2007~~
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: ~~November 8, 2011~~May 9, 2012

/s/ Bradley I. Meier
Bradley I. Meier, President and Chief Executive Officer
~~Date: November 8, 2011~~
Date: May 9, 2012
/s/ George R. De Heer

George R. De Heer, Chief Financial Officer
~~(Principal~~ (Principal Accounting Officer)

4841

		0000000			0000000			0000000			0000000
	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2011			2010			2011			2010
PREMIUMS EARNED AND OTHER REVENUES
Direct premiums written	$	171,370		$	152,662		$	558,024		$	520,782
Ceded premiums written		(123,984	)		(108,539	)		(393,673	)		(357,411	)

Net premiums written		47,386			44,123			164,351			163,371
Decrease (increase) in net unearned premium		2,248			4,708			(17,189	)		(39,865	)

Premiums earned, net		49,634			48,831			147,162			123,506
Net investment income		122			66			358			377
Net realized gains on investments		5,884			6,149			12,496			11,893
Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments		(15,985	)		6,281			(23,037	)		6,281
Net foreign currency (losses) gains on investments		(455	)		(8	)		(384	)		801
Commission revenue		5,192			4,423			14,313			13,469
Policy fees		3,535			3,525			12,110			12,000
Other revenue		1,486			1,468			4,400			3,489

Total premiums earned and other revenues		49,413			70,735			167,418			171,816

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Losses and loss adjustment expenses		29,343			29,370			81,380			77,857
General and administrative expenses		18,827			20,053			48,598			43,631

Total operating costs and expenses		48,170			49,423			129,978			121,488

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		1,243			21,312			37,440			50,328
Income taxes, current		7,331			7,359			25,690			19,016
Income taxes, deferred		(7,063	)		876			(10,672	)		524

Income taxes, net		268			8,235			15,018			19,540

NET INCOME	$	975		$	13,077		$	22,422		$	30,788

Basic earnings per common share	$	0.02		$	0.33		$	0.57		$	0.78

Weighted average of common shares outstanding - Basic		39,190			39,167			39,177			39,076

Fully diluted earnings per common share	$	0.02		$	0.32		$	0.55		$	0.76

Weighted average of common shares outstanding - Diluted		40,330			40,276			40,536			40,386

Cash dividend declared per common share	$	0.08		$	—		$	0.18		$	0.22

		00000000		00000000		00000000		00000000

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Comprehensive Income:
Net income	$	975	$	13,077	$	22,422	$	30,788
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax		—		409		—		(558	)

Comprehensive Income	$	975	$	13,486	$	22,422	$	30,230


	As of September 30,		As of December 31,
Reinsurer	2011		2010
Everest Reinsurance Company	$	308,384	$	265,549
Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund		—		32,849

Total	$	308,384	$	298,398


	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2011			2010			2011			2010
Realized gains(losses) on investments
Debt securities	$	—		$	2,521		$	(3,616	)	$	2,521
Equity securities		5,669			3,726			16,535			3,726
Derivatives (non-hedging instruments)		215			(98	)		(423	)		(98	)

Total realized gains on trading portfolio		5,884			6,149			12,496			6,149
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments
Debt securities		112			423			8,372			423
Equity securities		(17,504	)		6,497			(32,398	)		6,497
Derivatives (non-hedging instruments)		1,454			17			1,036			17
Other		(47	)		—			(47	)		—

Total unrealized gains (losses) on trading portfolio		(15,985	)		6,937			(23,037	)		6,937

Net (losses) gains recognized on trading securities	$	(10,101	)	$	13,086		$	(10,541	)	$	13,086


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Sales proceeds (fair value)		n/a		n/a		n/a	$	195,329
Gross realized gains		n/a		n/a		n/a	$	9,090
Gross realized losses		n/a		n/a		n/a	$	(938	)
Other than temporary losses		n/a		n/a		n/a	$	(2,408	)


	Three Months Ended September 30, 2011									Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
	Premiums Written			Premiums Earned			Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses			Premiums Written			Premiums Earned			Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Direct	$	171,370		$	175,858		$	59,789		$	152,662		$	162,093		$	59,512
Ceded		(123,984	)		(126,224	)		(30,446	)		(108,539	)		(113,262	)		(30,142	)

Net	$	47,386		$	49,634		$	29,343		$	44,123		$	48,831		$	29,370


	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011									Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
	Premiums Written			Premiums Earned			Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses			Premiums Written			Premiums Earned			Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Direct	$	558,024		$	510,579		$	166,280		$	520,782		$	452,848		$	156,537
Ceded		(393,673	)		(363,417	)		(84,900	)		(357,411	)		(329,342	)		(78,680	)

Net	$	164,351		$	147,162		$	81,380		$	163,371		$	123,506		$	77,857


	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2011			2010			2011			2010
DPAC, beginning of period	$	59,129		$	58,151		$	50,128		$	43,971
Capitalized costs during the period		30,759			27,742			87,551			78,703
Amortization of DPAC during the period (1)		(30,332	)		(30,112	)		(78,123	)		(66,893	)

DPAC, end of period	$	59,556		$	55,781		$	59,556		$	55,781

DCC, beginning of period	$	(47,103	)	$	(44,109	)	$	(40,682	)	$	(34,506	)
Ceding commissions written during the period		(21,220	)		(18,912	)		(69,109	)		(64,554	)
Earned Ceding Commissions during the period		21,780			20,093			63,248			56,132

DCC, end of period	$	(46,543	)	$	(42,928	)	$	(46,543	)	$	(42,928	)

DPAC (DCC), net, beginning of period	$	12,026		$	14,042		$	9,446		$	9,465
Capitalized costs, net during the period		9,539			8,830			18,442			14,149
Amortization of DPAC (DCC), net during the period (1)		(8,552	)		(10,019	)		(14,875	)		(10,761	)

DPAC (DCC), net, end of period	$	13,013		$	12,853		$	13,013		$	12,853


	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011						For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
	Pretax		Tax		After-tax		Pretax			Tax			After-tax
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments arising during the periods	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—
Less: realized gains on investments		—		—		—		—			—			—
Less: reclassification of unrealized losses relating to the reclassification of investment portfolio to trading from available-for-sale		—		—		—		(656	)		253			(403	)
Less: realized foreign currency gains on investments		—		—		—		—			—			—
Less: other		—		—		—		(9	)		3			(6	)

Change in net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments		—		—		—		(665	)		257			(408	)

Other comprehensive (loss) income	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(665	)	$	257		$	(408	)


	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011						For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
	Pretax		Tax		After-tax		Pretax			Tax			After-tax
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments arising during the periods	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	4,979		$	(1,921	)	$	3,058
Less: realized gains on investments		—		—		—		5,744			(2,216	)		3,528
Less: reclassification of unrealized losses relating to the reclassification of investment portfolio to trading from available-for-sale		—		—		—		(656	)		253			(403	)
Less: realized foreign currency gains on investments		—		—		—		809			(312	)		497
Less: other		—		—		—		(9	)		3			(6	)

Change in net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments		—		—		—		(909	)		351			(558	)

Other comprehensive (loss) income	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(909	)	$	351		$	(558	)


	Nine Months Ended September 30,						Change
	2011			2010			$			%
PREMIUMS EARNED AND OTHER REVENUES
Direct premiums written	$	558,024		$	520,782		$	37,242			7.2	%
Ceded premiums written		(393,673	)		(357,411	)		(36,262	)		10.1	%

Net premiums written		164,351			163,371			980			0.6	%
Increase in net unearned premium		(17,189	)		(39,865	)		22,676			-56.9	%

Premiums earned, net		147,162			123,506			23,656			19.2	%
Net investment income		358			377			(19	)		-5.0	%
Net realized gains on investments		12,496			11,893			603			5.1	%
Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments		(23,037	)		6,281			(29,318	)		NM
Net foreign currency (losses) gains on investments		(384	)		801			(1,185	)		NM
Commission revenue		14,313			13,469			844			6.3	%
Policy fees		12,110			12,000			110			0.9	%
Other revenue		4,400			3,489			911			26.1	%

Total premiums earned and other revenues		167,418			171,816			(4,398	)		-2.6	%

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Losses and loss adjustment expenses		81,380			77,857			3,523			4.5	%
General and administrative expenses		48,598			43,631			4,967			11.4	%

Total operating costs and expenses		129,978			121,488			8,490			7.0	%

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		37,440			50,328			(12,888	)		-25.6	%
Income taxes, current		25,690			19,016			6,674			35.1	%
Income taxes, deferred		(10,672	)		524			(11,196	)		NM

Income taxes, net		15,018			19,540			(4,522	)		-23.1	%

NET INCOME	$	22,422		$	30,788		$	(8,366	)		-27.2	%

												XXX,XXX		XXX,XXX			XXX,XXX		XXX,XXX
	As of September 30, 2011					As of December 31, 2010					As of March 31, 2012					As of December 31, 2011
	Fair Value		Percent			Fair Value		Percent			Fair Value		Percent			Fair Value		Percent
Equity securities:
Common stock:
Metals and mining	$	30,829		31.7	%	$	25,752		27.2	%	$	34,460		35.4	%	$	38,816		40.5	%
Energy												7,203		7.4	%
Other		16,173		16.6	%		362		0.4	%		2,145		2.2	%		11,944		12.5	%
Exchange-traded and mutual funds:
Metals and mining		23,295		23.9	%		42,209		44.6	%		15,174		15.6	%		25,997		27.1	%
Agriculture		15,411		15.8	%		14,877		15.7	%		19,811		20.3	%		16,878		17.6	%
Energy		8,333		8.6	%		5,559		5.9	%
Indices		1,372		1.4	%		4,613		4.9	%		18,203		18.7	%		1,710		1.8	%
Other		—		0.0	%		1,044		1.1	%
Derivatives:
Non-risk management instruments		1,545		1.6	%		182		0.2	%
Other investments (4)		366		0.4	%		—		0.0	%
Derivatives: non-hedging												60		0.1	%		123		0.1	%
Other investments (1)												385		0.4	%		371		0.4	%

Total	$	97,324		100.0	%	$	94,598		100.0	%	$	97,441		100.0	%	$	95,839		100.0	%


Exhibit No.		Exhibit

~~3.1~~		~~Registrant’s Restated Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (1)~~

~~3.2~~		~~Certificate of Designation for Series A Convertible Preferred Stock dated October 11, 1994 (2)~~

~~3.3~~		~~Certificate of Designations, Preferences, and Rights of Series M Convertible Preferred Stock dated August 13, 1997 (3)~~

~~3.4~~		~~Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated October 19, 1998 (2)~~

~~3.5~~		~~Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated December 18, 2000 (2)~~



~~3.6~~		~~Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Designations of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock dated October 29, 2001 (2)~~

~~3.7~~		~~Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated December 7, 2005 (4)~~

~~3.8~~		~~Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated May 18, 2007 (4)~~

~~3.9~~		~~Amended and Restated Bylaws (5)~~

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32		Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer ~~Pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1350, as Adopted~~ Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


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						UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.

Date: ~~November 8, 2011~~May 9, 2012						/s/ Bradley I. Meier
						Bradley I. Meier, President and Chief Executive Officer

~~Date: November 8, 2011~~

Date: May 9, 2012

/s/ George R. De Heer

George R. De Heer, Chief Financial Officer
~~(Principal~~ (Principal Accounting Officer)