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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017

or

March 31, 2022

OR

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

For the transition period from to 

Commission File Number 001-33251


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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

________________________________________________________

Delaware

65-0231984

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)

(Zip Code)

(954) 958-1200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 Par ValueUVENew York Stock Exchange
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 shorter 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      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     No  


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller


“smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.


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


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 34,443,28830,945,861 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding on November 3, 2017.

April 26, 2022.




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Item 6.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM




To Thethe Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Fort Lauderdale, Florida


RESULTS OF REVIEW OF INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 and the related condensed consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, for the threestockholders’ equity and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 and related condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 and 2016.  These2021. Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements arefor them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the responsibilityUnited States of the Company’s management.

America.


We conducted our reviewhave previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). (“PCAOB”), the consolidated balance sheet of Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. as of December 31, 2021 and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein) and we expressed an unqualified audit opinion on those consolidated financial statements in our report dated February 28, 2022. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

BASIS FOR REVIEW RESULTS

These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. 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),PCAOB, 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



We are not aware of any material modifications that shoulda public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be madeindependent with respect to the accompanying interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited,Company in accordance with the standardsU.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.Securities and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016Exchange Commission and the related consolidated statementsPCAOB.


/s/ Plante & Moran, PLLC
East Lansing, Michigan
May 2, 2022

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 As of
March 31,December 31,
20222021
ASSETS
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value, net of allowance for credit loss of $572 and $489 (amortized cost: $1,092,438 and $1,061,192)$1,014,677 $1,040,455 
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: $72,339 and $51,151)65,126 47,334 
Investment real estate, net5,845 5,891 
Total invested assets1,085,648 1,093,680 
Cash and cash equivalents165,398 250,508 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents2,635 2,635 
Prepaid reinsurance premiums109,401 240,993 
Reinsurance recoverable104,660 185,589 
Premiums receivable, net61,670 64,923 
Property and equipment, net54,170 53,682 
Deferred policy acquisition costs103,622 108,822 
Income taxes recoverable2,262 16,947 
Deferred income tax asset, net40,072 16,331 
Other assets19,417 22,031 
Total assets$1,748,955 $2,056,141 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses$244,482 $346,216 
Unearned premiums839,647 857,769 
Advance premium85,120 53,694 
Book overdraft— 26,759 
Reinsurance payable, net12,723 188,662 
Commission payable23,484 22,315 
Other liabilities and accrued expenses43,774 27,348 
 Long-term debt, net103,384 103,676 
Total liabilities1,352,614 1,626,439 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)00
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Cumulative convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value— — 
Authorized shares - 1,000
Issued shares - 10 and 10
Outstanding shares - 10 and 10
Minimum liquidation preference, $9.99 and $9.99 per share
Common stock, $0.01 par value471 470 
Authorized shares - 55,000
Issued shares - 47,063 and 47,018
Outstanding shares - 30,946 and 31,221
Treasury shares, at cost - 16,117 and 15,797(230,994)(227,115)
Additional paid-in capital109,099 108,202 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes(58,478)(15,568)
Retained earnings576,243 563,713 
Total stockholders’ equity396,341 429,702 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,748,955 $2,056,141 

 

As of

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities, at fair value

$

609,179

 

 

$

584,361

 

Equity securities, at fair value

 

26,075

 

 

 

50,803

 

Short-term investments, at fair value

 

 

 

 

5,002

 

Investment real estate, net

 

16,324

 

 

 

11,435

 

Total invested assets

 

651,578

 

 

 

651,601

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

366,176

 

 

 

105,730

 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

2,635

 

 

 

2,635

 

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

 

212,489

 

 

 

124,385

 

Reinsurance recoverable

 

412,697

 

 

 

106

 

Premiums receivable, net

 

66,687

 

 

 

53,833

 

Property and equipment, net

 

32,959

 

 

 

32,162

 

Deferred policy acquisition costs

 

75,934

 

 

 

64,912

 

Income taxes recoverable

 

19,174

 

 

 

3,262

 

Deferred income tax asset, net

 

5,300

 

 

 

10,674

 

Other assets

 

11,432

 

 

 

10,707

 

Total assets

$

1,857,061

 

 

$

1,060,007

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

$

440,443

 

 

$

58,494

 

Unearned premiums

 

556,299

 

 

 

475,756

 

Advance premium

 

28,667

 

 

 

17,796

 

Accounts payable

 

3,999

 

 

 

3,187

 

Reinsurance payable, net

 

341,356

 

 

 

80,891

 

Dividends payable

 

4,846

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities and accrued expenses

 

47,659

 

 

 

37,665

 

Long-term debt

 

13,235

 

 

 

15,028

 

Total liabilities

 

1,436,504

 

 

 

688,817

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cumulative convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized shares - 1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued shares - 10 and 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding shares - 10 and 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum liquidation preference, $9.99 and $9.99 per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value

 

455

 

 

 

453

 

Authorized shares - 55,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued shares - 45,473 and 45,324

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding shares - 34,440 and 35,052

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treasury shares, at cost - 11,033 and 10,272

 

(104,866

)

 

 

(86,982

)

Additional paid-in capital

 

89,429

 

 

 

82,263

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

 

(2,207

)

 

 

(6,408

)

Retained earnings

 

437,746

 

 

 

381,864

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

420,557

 

 

 

371,190

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

1,857,061

 

 

$

1,060,007

 


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


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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

20222021

PREMIUMS EARNED AND OTHER REVENUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREMIUMS EARNED AND OTHER REVENUES

Direct premiums written

$

274,744

 

 

$

241,888

 

 

$

816,350

 

 

$

741,782

 

 

Direct premiums written$396,481 $365,314 

Change in unearned premium

 

(19,935

)

 

 

(7,388

)

 

 

(80,543

)

 

 

(59,211

)

 

Change in unearned premium18,122 10,292 

Direct premium earned

 

254,809

 

 

 

234,500

 

 

 

735,807

 

 

 

682,571

 

 

Direct premium earned414,603 375,606 

Ceded premium earned

 

(80,292

)

 

 

(74,966

)

 

 

(230,722

)

 

 

(214,128

)

 

Ceded premium earned(145,539)(132,301)

Premiums earned, net

 

174,517

 

 

 

159,534

 

 

 

505,085

 

 

 

468,443

 

 

Premiums earned, net269,064 243,305 

Net investment income (expense)

 

3,085

 

 

 

2,304

 

 

 

9,012

 

 

 

6,051

 

 

Net investment incomeNet investment income4,042 2,986 

Net realized gains (losses) on investments

 

803

 

 

 

101

 

 

 

2,450

 

 

 

1,344

 

 

Net realized gains (losses) on investments58 542 
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) of equity securitiesNet change in unrealized gains (losses) of equity securities(3,396)(494)

Commission revenue

 

5,304

 

 

 

4,603

 

 

 

14,546

 

 

 

12,927

 

 

Commission revenue11,161 9,126 

Policy fees

 

4,861

 

 

 

4,226

 

 

 

14,594

 

 

 

13,093

 

 

Policy fees4,779 5,387 

Other revenue

 

1,673

 

 

 

1,668

 

 

 

4,917

 

 

 

4,827

 

 

Other revenue1,774 1,905 

Total premiums earned and other revenues

 

190,243

 

 

 

172,436

 

 

 

550,604

 

 

 

506,685

 

 

Total premiums earned and other revenues287,482 262,757 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

116,375

 

 

 

73,548

 

 

 

267,129

 

 

 

199,749

 

 

Losses and loss adjustment expenses185,106 143,963 

General and administrative expenses

 

57,269

 

 

 

54,725

 

 

 

171,582

 

 

 

166,780

 

 

General and administrative expenses78,297 82,423 

Total operating costs and expenses

 

173,644

 

 

 

128,273

 

 

 

438,711

 

 

 

366,529

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses263,403 226,386 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

16,599

 

 

 

44,163

 

 

 

111,893

 

 

 

140,156

 

 

Income tax expense

 

6,635

 

 

 

17,281

 

 

 

41,354

 

 

 

54,400

 

 

NET INCOME

$

9,964

 

 

$

26,882

 

 

$

70,539

 

 

$

85,756

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

$

0.29

 

 

$

0.77

 

 

$

2.02

 

 

$

2.46

 

 

Interest and amortization of debt issuance costsInterest and amortization of debt issuance costs1,608 20 
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXESINCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES22,471 36,351 
Income tax expense (benefit)Income tax expense (benefit)4,934 9,943 
NET INCOME (LOSS)NET INCOME (LOSS)$17,537 $26,408 
Basic earnings (loss) per common shareBasic earnings (loss) per common share$0.56 $0.85 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic

 

34,686

 

 

 

35,042

 

 

 

34,927

 

 

 

34,878

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic31,147 31,208 

Diluted earnings per common share

$

0.28

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

$

1.96

 

 

$

2.41

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common shareDiluted earnings (loss) per common share$0.56 $0.84 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted

 

35,615

 

 

 

35,723

 

 

 

35,917

 

 

 

35,594

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted31,227 31,277 

Cash dividend declared per common share

$

0.14

 

 

$

0.14

 

 

$

0.42

 

 

$

0.42

 

 

Cash dividend declared per common share$0.16 $0.16 



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

Net income

$

9,964

 

 

$

26,882

 

 

$

70,539

 

 

$

85,756

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

 

251

 

 

 

(491

)

 

 

4,201

 

 

 

5,631

 

 

Comprehensive income

$

10,215

 

 

$

26,391

 

 

$

74,740

 

 

$

91,387

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Net income (loss)$17,537 $26,408 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes(42,910)(16,910)
Comprehensive income (loss)$(25,373)$9,498 

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


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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSTOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 AND 2021 (unaudited)

(in thousands)

thousands, except per share data)

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$

286,195

 

 

$

178,637

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

17

 

 

 

31

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(3,655

)

 

 

(6,041

)

Purchases of equity securities

 

(47,070

)

 

 

(46,414

)

Purchases of fixed maturities

 

(114,593

)

 

 

(278,961

)

Purchases of investment real estate, net

 

(5,023

)

 

 

(4,400

)

Proceeds from sales of equity securities

 

75,027

 

 

 

46,819

 

Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities

 

19,643

 

 

 

78,966

 

Maturities of fixed maturities

 

75,770

 

 

 

38,111

 

Maturities of short-term investments

 

5,000

 

 

 

25,000

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

5,116

 

 

 

(146,889

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock dividend

 

(8

)

 

 

(7

)

Common stock dividend

 

(9,803

)

 

 

(9,828

)

Purchase of treasury stock

 

(17,884

)

 

 

(8,415

)

Sale of treasury stock

 

 

 

 

2,965

 

Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation

 

(1,367

)

 

 

(4,905

)

Excess tax benefits (shortfall) from share-based compensation

 

 

 

 

(1,563

)

Repayment of debt

 

(1,803

)

 

 

(1,768

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

(30,865

)

 

 

(23,521

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

260,446

 

 

 

8,227

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

105,730

 

 

 

197,014

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

366,176

 

 

$

205,241

 


Treasury SharesCommon
Shares
Issued
Preferred
Shares
Issued
Common
Stock
Amount
Preferred
Stock
Amount
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Treasury
Shares,
at Cost
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2021(15,797)47,018 10 $470 $— $108,202 $563,713 $(15,568)$(227,115)$429,702 
Vesting of performance share units(9)(1)33 — — (1)— — (104)(104)
Vesting of restricted stock units(6)(1)27 — — — — — — (105)(105)
Retirement of treasury shares15 (1)(15)— — — (209)— — 209 — 
Purchases of treasury stock(320)— — — — — — — (3,879)(3,879)
Share-based compensation— — — — — 1,107 — — — 1,107 
Net income— — — — — — 17,537 — — 17,537 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes— — — — — — — (42,910)— (42,910)
Declaration of dividends
($0.16 per common share and
$0.25 per preferred share)
— — — — — — (5,007)— — (5,007)
Balance, March 31, 2022(16,117)47,063 10 $471 $— $109,099 $576,243 $(58,478)$(230,994)$396,341 
(1) All shares acquired represent shares tendered to cover the strike price for options and tax withholdings on the intrinsic value of options exercised, restricted stock vested, performance share units vested, or restricted stock units vested. These shares have been cancelled by the Company.

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


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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)

Treasury SharesCommon
Shares
Issued
Preferred
Shares
Issued
Common
Stock
Amount
Preferred
Stock
Amount
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Treasury
Shares,
 at Cost
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2020(15,680)46,817 10 $468 $— $103,445 $567,512 $3,343 $(225,506)$449,262 
Vesting of performance share units(16)(1)62 — — — — — — (241)(241)
Vesting of restricted stock units(17)(1)65 — — (1)— — (254)(254)
Retirement of treasury shares33 (1)(33)— — — (495)— — 495 — 
Purchases of treasury stock(15)— — — — — — — (245)(245)
Share-based compensation— — — — — 1,675 — — — 1,675 
Net income— — — — — — 26,408 — — 26,408 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes— — — — — — — (16,910)— (16,910)
Declaration of dividends
($0.16 per common share and
$0.25 per preferred share)
— — — — — — (5,030)— — (5,030)
Balance, March 31, 2021(15,695)46,911 10 $469 $— $104,624 $588,890 $(13,567)$(225,751)$454,665 
(1)All shares acquired represent shares tendered to cover the strike price for options and tax withholdings on the intrinsic value of options exercised, restricted stock vested, performance share units vested, or restricted stock units vested. These shares have been cancelled by the Company.

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities$(27,081)$61,265 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment16 
Purchases of property and equipment(2,185)(1,211)
Purchases of equity securities(29,333)(8,175)
Purchases of available-for-sale debt securities(57,163)(178,828)
Proceeds from sales of equity securities14,932 1,576 
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale debt securities12,540 27,455 
Proceeds from sales of investment real estate— 2,591 
Maturities of available-for-sale debt securities12,766 25,178 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(48,442)(131,398)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt issuance costs paid(100)— 
Preferred stock dividend(3)(3)
Common stock dividend(5,029)(5,083)
Purchase of treasury stock(3,879)(245)
Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation(209)(495)
Repayment of debt(367)(368)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(9,587)(6,194)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents:
Net increase (decrease) during the period(85,110)(76,327)
Balance, beginning of period253,143 179,871 
Balance, end of period$168,033 $103,544 

The following table summarizes our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands):
 March 31,December 31,
20222021
Cash and cash equivalents$165,398 $250,508 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents (1)2,635 2,635 
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents$168,033 $253,143 
(1)See “—Note 5 (Insurance Operations)” for a discussion of the nature of the restrictions for restricted cash and cash equivalents.




The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

1. Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation

Nature of Operations

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (“UVE”, and together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, “the Company”) is a Delaware corporation incorporated in 1990. UVE with its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Company”)The Company is a vertically integrated insurance holding company performing all aspects of insurance underwriting, distribution and claims. Through its wholly-owned insurance company subsidiaries, Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (“UPCIC”) and American Platinum Property and Casualty Insurance Company (“APPCIC”), and together referred to aswith UPCIC, the “Insurance Entities,”Entities”), the Company is principally engaged in the property and casualty insurance business offered primarily through aits network of independent agents. Risk from catastrophic losses is managed through the use of reinsurance agreements. The Company’s primary product is residential homeowners’ insurance currently offered in fifteen19 states as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022, including Florida, which comprises the vast majority of the Company’s in-force policies.policies in force. See “—Note 5 (Insurance Operations)” for more information regarding the Company’s insurance operations.

The Company generates revenues primarily from the collection of premiums and investsinvestment returns on funds invested on cash flows in excess of those retained and used for claims-paying obligations and insurance operations. Other significant sources of revenue include brokerage commissions collected from reinsurers on certain reinsurance programs placed byon behalf of the Insurance Entities, policy fees collected from policyholders by ourthe Company’s wholly-owned managing general agencyagent subsidiary and payment plan fees charged to policyholders who choose to pay their premiums in installments.

The Company’s wholly-owned adjusting company receives claims-handling fees from the Insurance Entities. The Insurance Entities are reimbursed for these fees on claims that are subject to recovery under the Insurance Entities’ respective reinsurance programs. These fees, after expenses, are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as an adjustment to losses and loss adjustment expense (“LAE”).

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, the Financial Statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for annual 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, 2016,2021, filed with the SEC on February 24, 2017.28, 2022. The condensed consolidated balance sheetCondensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2016,2021 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. 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.

To conform to the current period presentation, certain amounts in the prior periods’ condensed 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 Financial Statements include the accounts of UVEthe Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.subsidiaries, as well as variable interest entities (“VIE”) in which the Company is determined to be the primary beneficiary. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Management must

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts reported in the Company’s Financial Statementsof assets and in disclosuresliabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.liabilities as of the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. The Company’s primary use of estimates is in the recognition of liabilities for unpaid losses, loss adjustment expenses, subrogation recoveries and reinsurance recoveries. Actual results could differ from those estimates.



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2. Significant Accounting Policies

The Company reported Significant Accounting Policies in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The following are new or revised disclosures or disclosures required on a quarterly basis.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance which simplifies several aspects2021.


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Table of the accounting for share-based payment transactions. The new guidance requires excess income tax benefits (windfalls) and deficiencies (shortfalls) to be recognized in the income statement as income tax benefits or charges when the awards vest or are settled. The former guidance required the recognition of excess tax benefits or deficiencies in stockholders’ equity. In addition, all income tax-related cash flows resulting from share-based payments will be reported as operating activities in the statement of cash flows under the new guidance. The guidance also allows us to repurchase more of an employee's shares for tax withholding purposes without triggering liability accounting; clarifies that all cash payments for tax withholdings made on an employee’s behalf should be presented as a financing activity on the Company’s statement of cash flows; and provides an accounting policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur. The guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2017.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of excess tax benefit of $0.8 million reflected in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as an income tax benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Additionally, excess tax benefits on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows are presented as an operating activity on a prospective basis. The presentation requirement for cash flows related to employee taxes paid for withheld shares did not impact any of the periods presented in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows since these cash flows have historically been presented as a financing activity. The Company will continue to account for forfeitures as they occur. The standard also modifies the calculation of dilutive earnings per share to no longer use proceeds from tax benefits or deficiencies.

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3. Investments

Available-for-Sale Securities Available for Sale

The following table provides the cost or amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale debt securities available for sale as of the dates presented (in thousands):

September 30, 2017

 

Cost or

 

 

Gross

 

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2022

Amortized

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Expected Credit LossesGross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value

Cost

 

 

Gains

 

 

Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

Fixed Maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Securities:Debt Securities:

U.S. government obligations and agencies

$

55,519

 

 

$

21

 

 

$

(524

)

 

$

55,016

 

U.S. government obligations and agencies$22,380 $— $— $(719)$21,661 

Corporate bonds

 

215,455

 

 

 

883

 

 

 

(507

)

 

 

215,831

 

Corporate bonds722,680 (456)111 (52,427)669,908 

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities

 

219,321

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

(1,333

)

 

 

218,098

 

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities323,684 — 38 (22,200)301,522 

Municipal bonds

 

106,926

 

 

 

706

 

 

 

(1,342

)

 

 

106,290

 

Municipal bonds14,924 — — (1,405)13,519 

Redeemable preferred stock

 

13,336

 

 

 

631

 

 

 

(23

)

 

 

13,944

 

Redeemable preferred stock8,770 (116)— (587)8,067 

Equity Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

5,992

 

 

 

 

 

 

(309

)

 

 

5,683

 

Mutual funds

 

22,316

 

 

 

143

 

 

 

(2,067

)

 

 

20,392

 

Total

$

638,865

 

 

$

2,494

 

 

$

(6,105

)

 

$

635,254

 

Total$1,092,438 $(572)$149 $(77,338)$1,014,677 

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

Cost or

 

 

Gross

 

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Gains

 

 

Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

Fixed Maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government obligations and agencies

$

74,937

 

 

$

 

 

$

(670

)

 

$

74,267

 

Corporate bonds

 

192,328

 

 

 

402

 

 

 

(1,300

)

 

 

191,430

 

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities

 

216,679

 

 

 

135

 

 

 

(2,038

)

 

 

214,776

 

Municipal bonds

 

94,794

 

 

 

130

 

 

 

(3,727

)

 

 

91,197

 

Redeemable preferred stock

 

12,723

 

 

 

125

 

 

 

(157

)

 

 

12,691

 

Equity Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

214

 

 

 

 

 

 

(121

)

 

 

93

 

Mutual funds

 

53,900

 

 

 

407

 

 

 

(3,597

)

 

 

50,710

 

Short-term investments

 

5,000

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,002

 

Total

$

650,575

 

 

$

1,201

 

 

$

(11,610

)

 

$

640,166

 


December 31, 2021
Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Expected Credit LossesGross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Debt Securities:
  U.S. government obligations and agencies$27,076 $— $64 $(334)$26,806 
  Corporate bonds687,058 (371)843 (13,725)673,805 
  Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities322,844 — 194 (6,920)316,118 
  Municipal bonds14,925 (1)— (350)14,574 
  Redeemable preferred stock9,289 (117)28 (48)9,152 
Total$1,061,192 $(489)$1,129 $(21,377)$1,040,455 

The following table provides the credit quality of investmentavailable-for-sale debt securities with contractual maturities or the issuer of such securities as of the dates presented (in(dollars in thousands):

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of Total

 

March 31, 2022December 31, 2021

Comparable Ratings

 

Fair Value

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Fair Value

 

Average Credit RatingsAverage Credit RatingsFair Value% of Total
 Fair Value
Fair Value% of Total
 Fair Value

AAA

 

$

130,119

 

 

 

21.4

%

 

$

131,260

 

 

 

22.3

%

AAA$309,960 30.5 %$321,975 31.0 %

AA

 

 

268,056

 

 

 

44.0

%

 

 

275,480

 

 

 

46.7

%

AA139,554 13.8 %139,186 13.4 %

A

 

 

122,808

 

 

 

20.2

%

 

 

107,418

 

 

 

18.2

%

A330,751 32.6 %339,500 32.6 %

BBB

 

 

79,950

 

 

 

13.1

%

 

 

67,263

 

 

 

11.4

%

BBB227,901 22.5 %234,358 22.5 %

BB+ and Below

 

 

3,738

 

 

 

0.6

%

 

 

3,444

 

 

 

0.6

%

No Rating Available

 

 

4,508

 

 

 

0.7

%

 

 

4,498

 

 

 

0.8

%

No Rating Available6,511 0.6 %5,436 0.5 %

Total

 

$

609,179

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

589,363

 

 

 

100.0

%

Total$1,014,677 100.0 %$1,040,455 100.0 %


The tablestable above include comparableincludes credit quality ratings by Standard and Poor’s Rating Services, Inc. (“S&P”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and Fitch Ratings, Inc.

The Company has presented the highest rating of the three rating agencies for each investment position.

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The following table summarizes the cost or amortized cost and fair value of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities as of the dates presented (in thousands):

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

Cost or

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost or

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2022December 31, 2021

 

Amortized

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized
Cost
Fair ValueAmortized
Cost
Fair Value

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

Mortgage-backed Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities:Mortgage-backed securities:

Agency

 

$

119,469

 

 

$

118,387

 

 

$

110,724

 

 

$

109,022

 

Agency$146,674 $134,111 $147,992 $143,819 

Non-agency

 

 

15,418

 

 

 

15,334

 

 

 

19,408

 

 

 

19,265

 

Non-agency60,719 55,096 59,906 58,263 

Asset-backed Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset-backed securities:Asset-backed securities:

Auto loan receivables

 

 

36,989

 

 

 

36,959

 

 

 

37,390

 

 

 

37,429

 

Auto loan receivables68,485 66,410 67,352 66,877 

Credit card receivables

 

 

35,869

 

 

 

35,846

 

 

 

38,640

 

 

 

38,568

 

Credit card receivables4,711 4,668 4,741 4,719 

Other receivables

 

 

11,576

 

 

 

11,572

 

 

 

10,517

 

 

 

10,492

 

Other receivables43,095 41,237 42,853 42,440 

Total

 

$

219,321

 

 

$

218,098

 

 

$

216,679

 

 

$

214,776

 

Total$323,684 $301,522 $322,844 $316,118 

The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses ontables summarize available-for-sale debt securities, available for sale, aggregated by major investment categorysecurity type and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, for which no allowance for expected credit losses has been recorded as of the dates presented (dollars(in thousands):
March 31, 2022
Less Than 12 Months12 Months or Longer
Number of
Issues
Fair ValueUnrealized
Losses
Number of
Issues
Fair ValueUnrealized
Losses
Debt Securities:
U.S. government obligations and agencies$11,549 $(63)$10,112 $(656)
Corporate bonds188 253,022 (16,821)95 118,710 (12,044)
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities118 156,773 (7,653)70 138,894 (14,547)
Municipal bonds9,988 (932)3,531 (473)
Redeemable preferred stock1,270 (122)— — — 
Total321 $432,602 $(25,591)171 $271,247 $(27,720)

December 31, 2021
Less Than 12 Months12 Months or Longer
Number of
Issues
Fair ValueUnrealized
Losses
Number of
Issues
Fair ValueUnrealized
Losses
Debt Securities:
U.S. government obligations and agencies$18,913 $(111)$5,016 $(223)
Corporate bonds249 378,595 (7,468)18 17,356 (679)
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities145 274,883 (5,969)11 23,273 (951)
Municipal bonds9,811 (269)— — — 
Redeemable preferred stock200 (1)— — — 
Total404 $682,402 $(13,818)33 $45,645 $(1,853)

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities in the above table as of March 31, 2022 have not been recognized into income as credit losses because the issuers are of high credit quality (investment grade securities), management does not intend to sell and it is likely management will not be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery, and the decline in fair value is largely due to changes in interest rates and other market conditions. There were no material factors impacting any one category or specific security requiring an accrual for credit loss. The issuers continue to make principal and interest payments on the bonds. The fair value is expected to recover as the bonds approach maturity.

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The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for expected credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities (in thousands):

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

Less Than 12 Months

 

 

12 Months or Longer

 

 

Number of

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

Number of

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

Issues

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Losses

 

 

Issues

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Losses

 

Fixed Maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government obligations and agencies

 

10

 

 

$

47,102

 

 

$

(404

)

 

 

4

 

 

$

4,345

 

 

$

(120

)

Corporate bonds

 

100

 

 

 

76,577

 

 

 

(410

)

 

 

11

 

 

 

7,105

 

 

 

(97

)

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities

 

90

 

 

 

146,458

 

 

 

(1,196

)

 

 

8

 

 

 

13,063

 

 

 

(137

)

Municipal bonds

 

43

 

 

 

46,363

 

 

 

(601

)

 

 

15

 

 

 

24,714

 

 

 

(741

)

Redeemable preferred stock

 

13

 

 

 

1,518

 

 

 

(19

)

 

 

1

 

 

 

107

 

 

 

(4

)

Equity Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

2

 

 

 

5,683

 

 

 

(309

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mutual funds

 

5

 

 

 

293

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

2

 

 

 

9,202

 

 

 

(2,065

)

Total

 

263

 

 

$

323,994

 

 

$

(2,941

)

 

 

41

 

 

$

58,536

 

 

$

(3,164

)

Corporate BondsMunicipal BondsRedeemable
 Preferred Stock
Total
Balance, December 31, 2020$148 $— $38 $186 
Provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense223 79 303 
Balance, December 31, 2021371 117 489 
Provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense85 (1)(1)83 
Balance, March 31, 2022$456 $— $116 $572 

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

Less Than 12 Months

 

 

12 Months or Longer

 

 

Number of

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

Number of

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

Issues

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Losses

 

 

Issues

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Losses

 

Fixed Maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government obligations and agencies

 

11

 

 

$

70,453

 

 

$

(608

)

 

 

2

 

 

$

3,504

 

 

$

(62

)

Corporate bonds

 

116

 

 

 

96,379

 

 

 

(1,219

)

 

 

4

 

 

 

3,250

 

 

 

(80

)

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities

 

73

 

 

 

149,928

 

 

 

(1,923

)

 

 

5

 

 

 

9,660

 

 

 

(115

)

Municipal bonds

 

69

 

 

 

79,402

 

 

 

(3,726

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redeemable preferred stock

 

50

 

 

 

6,340

 

 

 

(158

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

1

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

(7

)

 

 

2

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

(115

)

Mutual funds

 

3

 

 

 

28,020

 

 

 

(774

)

 

 

2

 

 

 

11,529

 

 

 

(2,823

)

Total

 

323

 

 

$

430,540

 

 

$

(8,415

)

 

 

15

 

 

$

28,018

 

 

$

(3,195

)


Evaluating Investments for Other Than Temporary Impairment (“OTTI”)

At September 30, 2017, the Company held fixed maturity and equity

For available-for-sale debt securities that were in an unrealized loss position, as presented in the table above. For fixed maturity securities with significant declines in value, the Company performs quarterly fundamental credit analysis on a security-by-securityfirst assesses whether it intends to sell, or is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis.If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis which includes consideration of credit quality and credit ratings, review of relevant industry analyst reports and other available market data. is written down to fair value through income.For fixed maturity and equityavailable-for-sale debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Company considersevaluates whether it has the intent and ability to hold the securities for a period of time sufficient to recover its cost basis. Where the Company lacks the intent and ability to hold to recovery, or believes the recovery period is extended, the security’s decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors.In making this assessment, management considers the extent to which fair value is consideredless than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by rating agencies, market sentiment and trends and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other than temporaryquantitative and is recorded in earnings. Based on our analysis, we believequalitative factors utilized for establishing an estimate for credit losses.If the assessment indicates that our fixed income portfolio isa credit loss exists, the present values of high quality and that we


will recovercash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of our fixed income securities. We continually monitorthe security.If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit quality of our fixed income investments to assess if itloss, limited by the amount that fair value is probableless than the amortized cost basis.Any impairment that we will receive our contractual or estimated cash flowshas not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income.


Changes in the formallowance for credit losses are recorded as a provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense and are reported in general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of principal and interest. Additionally,Income. Losses are charged against the Company considers management’s intent and ability to hold the securities until recovery and its credit analysisallowance when management believes an available-for-sale debt security is confirmed as uncollected or when either of the individual issuers of the securities. Based on this process and analysis, management has no reasoncriteria regarding intent or requirement to believe the unrealized losses for securities available for sale at September 30, 2017 are other than temporary.

As of September 30, 2017, the Company held approximately $9.2 million equity securities that were in an unrealized loss position twelve months or longer. The unrealized loss on these equity securities was $2.1 million. Based on our analysis, the Company believes each equity security will recover in a reasonable period of time and the Company has the intent and ability to hold them until recovery. There were no OTTI losses recognized in the periods presented on the equity portfolio.  

sell is met.

The following table presents the amortized cost and fair value of investments with contractual maturities as of the date presented (in thousands):

September 30, 2017

 

Cost or

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2022

Amortized Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

Amortized CostFair Value

Due in one year or less

$

42,233

 

 

$

42,233

 

Due in one year or less$53,698 $53,176 

Due after one year through five years

 

229,841

 

 

 

229,898

 

Due after one year through five years504,075 475,424 

Due after five years through ten years

 

47,716

 

 

 

47,879

 

Due after five years through ten years501,063 455,448 

Due after ten years

 

58,110

 

 

 

57,127

 

Due after ten years31,710 28,916 

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities

 

219,321

 

 

 

218,098

 

Perpetual maturity securities

 

13,336

 

 

 

13,944

 

Perpetual maturity securities1,892 1,713 

Total

$

610,557

 

 

$

609,179

 

Total$1,092,438 $1,014,677 

Expected


All securities, except those with perpetual maturities, may differ fromwere categorized in the table above utilizing years to effective maturity. Effective maturity takes into consideration all forms of potential prepayment, such as call features or prepayment schedules, that shorten the lifespan of contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay with or without penalty.

maturity dates.

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The following table provides certain information related to available-for-sale debt securities, available for saleequity securities and investment in real estate during the periods presented (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Proceeds from sales and maturities (fair value)

$

67,818

 

 

$

23,744

 

 

$

175,440

 

 

$

188,896

 

Gross realized gains

$

849

 

 

$

107

 

 

$

2,662

 

 

$

1,369

 

Gross realized losses

$

(46

)

 

$

(6

)

 

$

(212

)

 

$

(25

)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Proceeds from sales and maturities (fair value):
  Available-for-sale debt securities$25,306 $52,633 
  Equity securities$14,932 $1,576 
Gross realized gains on sale of securities:
  Available-for-sale debt securities$$122 
  Equity securities$324 $343 
Gross realized losses on sale of securities:
  Available-for-sale debt securities$(270)$(324)
  Equity securities$(2)$— 
Realized gains on sales of investment real estate (1)$— $401 

(1)During the first quarter of 2021, the Company completed the sale of a non-income producing investment real estate property. The Company received net cash proceeds of approximately $2.6 million and recognized a pre-tax gain of approximately $0.4 million that is included in net realized gains (losses) on investments in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
The following table presents the components of net investment income, comprised primarily of interest and dividends, for the periods presented (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Fixed maturities

$

2,977

 

 

$

2,456

 

 

$

8,893

 

 

$

6,447

 

Equity securities

 

348

 

 

 

223

 

 

 

1,068

 

 

 

666

 

Short-term investments

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

60

 

Other (1)

 

319

 

 

 

166

 

 

 

651

 

 

 

603

 

Total investment income

 

3,644

 

 

 

2,860

 

 

 

10,634

 

 

 

7,776

 

Less: Investment expenses (2)

 

(559

)

 

 

(556

)

 

 

(1,622

)

 

 

(1,725

)

Net investment (expense) income

$

3,085

 

 

$

2,304

 

 

$

9,012

 

 

$

6,051

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Available-for-sale debt securities$4,067 $2,829 
Equity securities535 591 
Cash and cash equivalents (1)22 11 
Other (2)128 268 
  Total investment income4,752 3,699 
Less: Investment expenses (3)(710)(713)
  Net investment income$4,042 $2,986 

(1)

(1)Includes interest earned on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents. Also includes
(2)Includes investment income earned on real estate investments.

(2)

(3)

Includes custodial fees, investment accounting and advisory fees, and expenses associated with real estate investments.



Equity Securities
The following table provides the unrealized gains and losses recognized for the periods presented on equity securities still held at the end of the reported period (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the reported period on equity securities still held at the end of the reported period$(3,353)$(519)
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Investment Real Estate

Investment real estate consisted of the following as of the dates presented (in thousands):

March 31,December 31,

September 30, 2017

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

20222021

Income Producing:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income Producing:

Investment real estate

$

6,918

 

 

$

6,918

 

Investment real estate$7,091 $7,091 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

(415

)

 

 

(281

)

Less: Accumulated depreciation(1,246)(1,200)
Investment real estate, netInvestment real estate, net$5,845 $5,891 

 

6,503

 

 

 

6,637

 

Non-Income Producing:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Properties under development

 

9,821

 

 

 

4,798

 

Investment real estate, net

$

16,324

 

 

$

11,435

 


The following table provides the depreciation expense related to investment real estate for the periods presented (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Depreciation expense on investment real estate$46 $46 

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4. Reinsurance

The Company 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 1st1st of each year. The Company’s current reinsurance program consistsprograms consist principally of catastrophe excess of loss reinsurance, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable agreements. TheNotwithstanding the purchase of such reinsurance, the Company is responsible for certain retained loss amounts before reinsurance attaches and for insured losses related to catastrophes and other events in excess ofthat exceed coverage provided by itsthe reinsurance program.programs. The Company remains responsible for the settlement of insured losses irrespective of the ability ofwhether any of itsthe reinsurers fail to make payments otherwise due to the Company.

Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the terms of 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.

In order todue.

To reduce credit risk for amounts due from reinsurers, the Insurance Entities seek to do business with financially sound reinsurance companies and regularly evaluate the financial strength of all reinsurers used.

The following table presents ratings from rating agencies and the unsecured amounts due from the Company’s reinsurers whose aggregate balance exceeded 3% of the Company’s stockholders’ equity as of the dates presented (in thousands):

 

 

Ratings as of September 30, 2017

 

Due from as of

 

 

 

 

 

Standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Poor's

 

Moody's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM Best

 

Rating

 

Investors

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

Reinsurer

 

Company

 

Services

 

Service, Inc.

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Allianz Risk Transfer

 

A+

 

AA-

 

n/a

 

$

186,479

 

 

$

 

AXIS Specialty Limited

 

A+

 

A+

 

A2

 

 

16,929

 

 

 

 

Everest Reinsurance Company

 

A+

 

A+

 

A1

 

 

63,104

 

 

 

 

Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (1)

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

 

 

 

 

46,364

 

Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd

 

A+

 

AA-

 

A1

 

 

30,604

 

 

 

 

Total (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

297,116

 

 

$

46,364

 

(1)

No rating is available, because the fund is not rated.

(2)

Amounts represent prepaid reinsurance premiums, reinsurance receivables, net recoverables for paid and unpaid losses, including incurred but not reported reserves, loss adjustment expenses, and offsetting reinsurance payables.

 Ratings as of March 31, 2022Due from as of
ReinsurerAM Best
Company
Standard
and Poor’s
Rating
Services, Inc.
Moody’s
Investors Service, Inc.
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (1)n/an/an/a$49,707 $136,298 
Allianz Risk TransferA+AA-Aa345,579 — 
Allianz Risk Transfer (Bermuda) Ltd.A+AA-Aa325,724 44,618 
Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.A+A+A112,075 20,051 
Total (2)$133,085 $200,967 

(1)No rating is available because the fund is not rated.
(2)Amounts represent prepaid reinsurance premiums and net recoverables for paid and unpaid losses, including incurred but not reported reserves, and loss adjustment expenses.
The Company’s reinsurance arrangements had the following effect on certain items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the periods presented (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses and Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses and Loss

 

 

Premiums

 

 

Premiums

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

Premiums

 

 

Premiums

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

Written

 

 

Earned

 

 

Expenses

 

 

Written

 

 

Earned

 

 

Expenses

 

Direct

$

274,744

 

 

$

254,809

 

 

$

531,268

 

 

$

241,888

 

 

$

234,500

 

 

$

73,487

 

Ceded

 

(7,303

)

 

 

(80,292

)

 

 

(414,893

)

 

 

(151,432

)

 

 

(74,966

)

 

 

61

 

Net

$

267,441

 

 

$

174,517

 

 

$

116,375

 

 

$

90,456

 

 

$

159,534

 

 

$

73,548

 

Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Premiums
Written
Premiums
Earned
Losses and Loss
Adjustment
Expenses
Premiums
Written
Premiums
Earned
Losses and Loss
Adjustment
Expenses
Direct$396,481 $414,603 $195,155 $365,314 $375,606 $237,298 
Ceded(13,946)(145,539)(10,049)(16,800)(132,301)(93,335)
Net$382,535 $269,064 $185,106 $348,514 $243,305 $143,963 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses and Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses and Loss

 

 

Premiums

 

 

Premiums

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

Premiums

 

 

Premiums

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

Written

 

 

Earned

 

 

Expenses

 

 

Written

 

 

Earned

 

 

Expenses

 

Direct

$

816,350

 

 

$

735,807

 

 

$

687,707

 

 

$

741,782

 

 

$

682,571

 

 

$

198,069

 

Ceded

 

(318,827

)

 

 

(230,722

)

 

 

(420,578

)

 

 

(298,365

)

 

 

(214,128

)

 

 

1,680

 

Net

$

497,523

 

 

$

505,085

 

 

$

267,129

 

 

$

443,417

 

 

$

468,443

 

 

$

199,749

 


The following prepaid reinsurance premiums and reinsurance recoverable (payable) and receivable are reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the dates presented (in thousands):

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

$

212,489

 

 

$

124,385

 

Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and LAE

$

412,697

 

 

$

106

 

Reinsurance recoverable (payable) on paid losses

 

 

 

 

(1,532

)

Reinsurance receivable, net

 

 

 

 

186

 

Reinsurance recoverable (payable) and receivable

$

412,697

 

 

$

(1,240

)

March 31,December 31,
20222021
Prepaid reinsurance premiums$109,401 $240,993 
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and LAE$39,257 $69,729 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and LAE65,403 115,860 
Reinsurance recoverable$104,660 $185,589 



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5. Insurance Operations

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

The Company defers certain costs in connection with written policies,premium, called Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (“DPAC”). DPAC is amortized over the effective period of the related insurance policies.

The following table presents the beginning and ending balances and the changes in DPAC for the periods presented (in thousands):

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

20222021

DPAC, beginning of period

$

73,591

 

 

$

67,190

 

 

$

64,912

 

 

$

60,019

 

DPAC, beginning of period$108,822 $110,614 

Capitalized Costs

 

36,999

 

 

 

33,227

 

 

 

110,653

 

 

 

100,444

 

Capitalized Costs49,199 54,722 

Amortization of DPAC

 

(34,656

)

 

 

(32,117

)

 

 

(99,631

)

 

 

(92,163

)

Amortization of DPAC(54,399)(54,143)

DPAC, end of period

$

75,934

 

 

$

68,300

 

 

$

75,934

 

 

$

68,300

 

DPAC, end of period$103,622 $111,193 

Regulatory Requirements and Restrictions

The Insurance Entities are subject to regulations and standards of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“FLOIR”). UPCICThe Insurance Entities are also is subject to regulations and standards of regulatory authorities in other states where it isthey are licensed, although as a Florida-domiciled insurer, itsinsurers, their principal regulatory authority is the FLOIR. These standards requireand regulations include a requirement that the Insurance Entities to maintain specified levels of statutory capital and restrict the timing and amount of dividends and other distributions that may be paid by the Insurance Entities to the parent company. Except in the case of extraordinary dividends, these standards generally permit dividends to be paid from statutory unassigned surplusfunds of the regulated subsidiary and are limited based on the regulated subsidiary’s level of statutory net income and statutory capital and surplus. The maximum dividend that may be paid by UPCIC and APPCICthe Insurance Entities to their immediate parent company, Protection Solutions, Inc. (“PSI”, formerly known as Universal Insurance Holding Company of Florida (“UVECF”)Florida), without prior regulatory approval is limited by the provisions of the Florida Statutes.Insurance Code. These dividends are referred to as “ordinary dividends.” However, if an ordinarythe dividend, together with other dividends paid within the preceding twelve months, exceeds this 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 accordance with Florida Statutes,Insurance Code, and based on the calculations performed by the Company as of December 31, 2021, UPCIC has the capacitycurrently is not able to pay ordinary dividends of $57.7million during 2017. APPCIC does not have the capacity to payany ordinary dividends during 2017.2022. APPCIC, based on its accumulated earnings history as of December 31, 2021, is unable to pay any ordinary dividends during 2022. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017, UPCIC paid dividends of $30.0 million to UVECF. NoMarch 31, 2022 and 2021, no dividends were paid from APPCICthe Insurance Entities to UVECF for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Dividends paid to the shareholders of UVE in 2017 have been paid from the earnings of UVE and its non-insurance subsidiaries.  

PSI.

The Florida Insurance Code requires a residential property insurance companiescompany to maintain capitalization equivalentstatutory surplus as to the greaterpolicyholders of tenat least $15.0 million or 10 percent of the insurer’s total liabilities, or $10.0 million.whichever is greater. The following table presents the amount of capital and surplus calculated in accordance with statutory accounting principles, which differdiffers from U.S. GAAP, and an amount representing ten percent of total liabilities for both UPCIC and APPCICeach of the Insurance Entities as of the dates presented (in thousands):

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Statutory capital and surplusStatutory capital and surplus
UPCIC (1) (2) UPCIC (1) (2)$389,248 $378,750 

APPCIC(3)

$18,539 $16,104 

Ten percent of total liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ten percent of total liabilities

UPCIC

$

82,923

 

 

$

57,560

 

UPCIC$114,748 $122,292 

APPCIC(3)

$

655

 

 

$

464

 

Statutory capital and surplus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPCIC

$

319,304

 

 

$

313,753

 

APPCIC

$

16,389

 

 

$

17,280

 

APPCIC$1,191 $649 

(1)At March 31, 2022, statutory capital and surplus for UPCIC included a $20 million Subordinated Surplus Debenture (“Surplus Debenture”) funded in March 2022 by UVE through PSI, the Insurance Entities’ parent company, which is a component of surplus under statutory accounting principles and a liability under U.S. GAAP. The carrying amount of the Surplus Debenture included in the statutory capital and surplus of UPCIC is $130 million as of March 31, 2022.
(2)At December 31, 2021, statutory capital and surplus for UPCIC included a $20 million Surplus Debenture funded in October 2021 by UVE through PSI, the Insurance Entities’ parent company, which is a component of surplus under statutory accounting principles and a liability under U.S. GAAP. In addition, capital and surplus included a contribution of $90 million Surplus Debenture funded in February 2022 which was not recognized on a U.S. GAAP basis as of December 31, 2021. The carrying amount of the Surplus Debenture included in the statutory capital and surplus of UPCIC is $110 million as of December 31, 2021.
(3)At March 31, 2022, statutory capital and surplus for APPCIC included a $3 million Surplus Debenture funded in March 2022 by UVE through PSI, the Insurance Entities’ parent company, which is a component of surplus under statutory accounting principles and a liability under U.S. GAAP. The carrying amount of the Surplus Debenture included in the statutory capital and surplus of APPCIC is $3 million as of March 31, 2022.
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As of the dates in the table above, both UPCIC and APPCICthe Insurance Entities each exceeded the minimum statutory capitalization requirement. UPCICThe Insurance Entities also met the capitalization requirements of the other states in which it isthey are licensed as of September 30, 2017. UPCIC and APPCICMarch 31, 2022. The Insurance Entities each are also required to adhere to prescribed premium-to-capital surplus ratios and each have met those requirements at such dates.


Through PSI, UVE recorded contributions for the periods presented (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Capital contributions - UPCIC$— $77,000 
The following table summarizes combined net income (loss) for the Insurance Entities determined in accordance with statutory accounting practices for the periods presented (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Combined net income (loss)$(11,933)$(7,376)
The Insurance Entities are required by various state laws and regulations to maintain certain assets in depository accounts. The following table represents assets held by insurance regulators as of the dates presented (in thousands):

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

March 31, 2022December 31, 2021

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

$

2,635

 

 

$

2,635

 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents$2,635 $2,635 

Investments

$

3,922

 

 

$

3,952

 

Investments$3,317 $3,441 



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6.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):

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

20222021

Balance at beginning of period

$

22,645

 

 

$

60,144

 

 

$

58,494

 

 

$

98,840

 

Balance at beginning of period$346,216 $322,465 

Less: Reinsurance recoverable

 

(1,393

)

 

 

(2,958

)

 

 

(106

)

 

 

(13,540

)

Less: Reinsurance recoverable(115,860)(119,522)

Net balance at beginning of period

 

21,252

 

 

 

57,186

 

 

 

58,388

 

 

 

85,300

 

Net balance at beginning of period230,356 202,943 

Incurred (recovered) related to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incurred related to:Incurred related to:

Current year

 

116,262

 

 

 

73,721

 

 

 

265,811

 

 

 

199,907

 

Current year184,451 145,200 

Prior years

 

113

 

 

 

(173

)

 

 

1,318

 

 

 

(158

)

Prior years655 (1,237)

Total incurred

 

116,375

 

 

 

73,548

 

 

 

267,129

 

 

 

199,749

 

Total incurred185,106 143,963 

Paid related to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid related to:

Current year

 

93,969

 

 

 

73,352

 

 

 

179,000

 

 

 

146,012

 

Current year71,727 54,481 

Prior years

 

15,912

 

 

 

5,077

 

 

 

118,771

 

 

 

86,732

 

Prior years164,656 95,316 

Total paid

 

109,881

 

 

 

78,429

 

 

 

297,771

 

 

 

232,744

 

Total paid236,383 149,797 

Net balance at end of period

 

27,746

 

 

 

52,305

 

 

 

27,746

 

 

 

52,305

 

Net balance at end of period179,079 197,109 

Plus: Reinsurance recoverable

 

412,697

 

 

 

1,904

 

 

 

412,697

 

 

 

1,904

 

Plus: Reinsurance recoverable65,403 118,671 

Balance at end of period

$

440,443

 

 

$

54,209

 

 

$

440,443

 

 

$

54,209

 

Balance at end of period$244,482 $315,780 



During the three months ended March 31, 2022, there was adverse prior years’ reserve development of $10.7 million gross, less $10.0 million ceded, resulting in $0.7 million net development. The direct and net prior years’ reserve development for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 was principally due to a direct increase in the ultimate losses for Hurricanes Irma and Matthew of $10.7 million offset by ceded hurricane losses of $10.0 million resulting in net unfavorable development of $0.7 million.

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, there was adverse prior years’ reserve development of $92.1 million gross, less $93.3 million ceded, resulting in $1.2 million net favorable development. The net favorable prior years’ reserve development for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 was principally due to an increase in ceded reserves for Hurricane Sally as a result of recoveries on losses outside of Florida, which have a lower attachment point offset by a reduction in Hurricane Irma recoveries representing previously ceded losses not subject to recovery. As a result, net prior years’ reserve development was favorable.


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7. Long-TermLong-term Debt

Long-term debt consists

Consists of the following as of the dates presented (in thousands):

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Surplus note

$

13,235

 

 

$

14,338

 

Promissory note

 

 

 

 

690

 

Total

$

13,235

 

 

$

15,028

 

March 31,December 31,
20222021
Surplus note$6,618 $6,985 
5.625% Senior unsecured notes
100,000 100,000 
Total principal amount106,618 106,985 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs(3,234)(3,309)
Total long-term debt, net$103,384 $103,676 

Surplus Note
In 2006, UPCIC entered into a $25.0 million surplus note with the State Board of Administration of Florida (the “SBA”) under Florida’s Insurance Capital Build-Up Incentive Program. The surplus note has a twenty-year term and accrues interest, adjusted quarterly based on the 10-year Constant Maturity Treasury Index. Principal and interest are paid periodically pursuant to terms of the surplus note. UPCIC was in compliance with the terms of the surplus note as of SeptemberMarch 31, 2022.
Senior Unsecured Notes
On November 23, 2021, the Company entered into Note Purchase Agreements with certain institutional accredited investors and qualified institutional buyers pursuant to which the Company issued and sold $100 million of 5.625% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). The Purchase Agreements contain certain customary representations, warranties and covenants made by the Company.
The Notes were offered and sold by the Company in a private placement transaction in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.On November 23, 2021, in connection with the issuance and sale of the Notes, the Company also entered into Registration Rights Agreements (the “Registration Rights Agreements”) with the purchasers of the Notes. Under the terms of the Registration Rights Agreements, the Company has agreed to take certain actions to provide for the exchange of the Notes for notes that are registered under the Securities Act and have substantially the same terms as the Notes (the “Exchange Offer”). Under certain circumstances, if the Company fails to meet its obligations under the Registration Rights Agreements, it would be required to pay additional interest to the holders of the Notes. The interest rate on the Notes will increase by 0.25% per annum immediately following such 120-day period in the case of such failure and will increase by an additional 0.25% per annum for each subsequent 90 day period that the Company fails to meet its obligations, up to a maximum of 0.50% per annum. The Registration Statement surrounding the Notes was deemed effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2022, thus additional interest would not apply. See “Note 15 (Subsequent Events)” for additional information on the Exchange Offer.
The Notes are senior unsecured debt obligations that bear interest at the rate of 5.625% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 30 2017.

th and November 30th of each year, beginning on May 30, 2022. The Notes are subject to adjustment from time to time in the event of a downgrade or subsequent upgrade of the rating assigned to the Notes.The Notes mature on November 26, 2026 at which time the entire $100.0 million of principal is due and payable. At any time on or after November 30, 2023, the Company may redeem all or part of the Notes at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) equal to (i) 102.81250% for the twelve-month period beginning on November 30, 2023; (ii) 101.40625% for the twelve-month period beginning on November 30, 2024 and (iii) 100.000% at any time thereafter, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but not including the redemption date.

On November 23, 2021, the Company entered into an indenture, relating to the issuance of the Notes (the “Indenture”), with UMB Bank National Association, as trustee. The Notes are not subject to any sinking fund and are not convertible into or exchangeable, other than pursuant to the Exchange Offer, for any other securities or assets of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The Notes are not subject to redemption at the option of the holder.The indenture governing the Notes contains financial covenants, terms, events of default and related cure provisions that are customary in agreements used in connection with similar transactions. As of March 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants, including financial covenants.

The Notes are unsecured senior obligations of the Company, are not obligations of, and are not guaranteed by, any subsidiary of the Company. The Notes rank equally in right of payment to the Unsecured Revolving Loan described below.
Unsecured Revolving Loan
In August 2021, the Company entered into a credit agreement and related revolving loan (“Revolving Loan”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMorgan”). The Revolving Loan makes available to the Company an unsecured revolving credit facility with an aggregate commitment not to exceed $35.0 million and carries an interest rate of prime rate plus a margin of 2%. The Company must pay an annual commitment of 0.50% of the unused portion of the commitment. Borrowings under the Revolving Loan mature 364 days after the date of the loan.
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Common Stock


The Revolving Loan contains customary financial covenants. As of March 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants, including financial covenants. The Company has not drawn any amount under the Revolving Loan as of March 31, 2022.

Interest Expense
The following table summarizesprovides interest expense related to long-term debt during the activity relatingperiods presented (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Interest Expense:
Surplus note$27 $20 
5.625% Senior unsecured notes1,406 — 
Non-cash expense (1)175 — 
Total$1,608 $20 
(1) Represents amortization of debt issuance costs.
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8. Stockholders’ Equity

From time to time, the Company’s Board of Directors may authorize share repurchase programs under which the Company may repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands):

 

Issued

 

 

Treasury

 

 

Outstanding

 

 

Shares

 

 

Shares

 

 

Shares

 

Balance, as of December 31, 2016

 

45,324

 

 

 

(10,272

)

 

 

35,052

 

Shares repurchased

 

 

 

 

(761

)

 

 

(761

)

Vesting of performance share units

 

115

 

 

 

 

 

 

115

 

Stock option exercises

 

71

 

 

 

 

 

 

71

 

Common stock issued

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

 

Shares acquired through cashless exercise (1)

 

 

 

 

(63

)

 

 

(63

)

Shares cancelled

 

(63

)

 

 

63

 

 

 

 

Balance, as of September 30, 2017

 

45,473

 

 

 

(11,033

)

 

 

34,440

 

(1)

All shares acquired represent shares tendered to cover the strike price for options and tax withholdings on the intrinsic value of options exercised or performance share units vested. These shares have been cancelled by the Company.

In June 2016, UVE announced that its Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which UVE may repurchase in the open market in compliance with Exchange Act Rule 10b-18 up to $20 millionmarket. The following table presents repurchases of its outstanding shares ofthe Company’s common stock through December 31, 2017. Duringfor the nine months ended September 30, 2017, UVEperiods presented (in thousands, except total number of shares repurchased 760,559 shares, at an aggregate price of approximately $17.9 million, pursuant to such repurchase program.

In September 2017, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which UVE may repurchase in the open market in compliance with Exchange Act Rule 10b-18 up to $20 million of its outstanding shares of common stock through December 31, 2018. There were no shares of common stock repurchased under this program in September 2017.

Dividends

On January 23, 2017, UVE declared a cash dividend of $0.14and per share on its outstanding common stock paid on March 2, 2017, todata):


Total Number of SharesAverage
Repurchased During theAggregatePrice Per
Dollar AmountThree Months Ended March 31,PurchaseShare
Date AuthorizedExpiration DateAuthorized20222021Price RepurchasedPlan Completed
November 3, 2020November 3, 2022$20,000 320,528 — $3,879 $12.10 
November 3, 2020November 3, 2022$20,000 — 15,444 $245 $15.87 
See the shareholders“Condensed Consolidated Statements of record at the closeStockholders’ Equity” for a roll-forward of business on February 17, 2017.

On April 12, 2017, UVE declared a cash dividendtreasury shares.



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On August 31, 2017, UVE declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share on its outstanding common stock payable on October 24, 2017, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on September 12, 2017.

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9. Income Taxes

During the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 and 2016,2021, the Company recorded approximately $6.6$4.9 million and $17.3$9.9 million of income tax expense, respectively. The effective tax rate (“ETR”) for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 was 40.0%22.0% compared to a 39.1% effective tax rate27.4% ETR for the same period in the prior year.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded approximately $41.4 million and $54.4 million of income tax expense, respectively. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was 37.0% compared to a 38.8% effective tax rate for the same period in the prior year.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company’s excess tax benefit of $0.8 million was reflected as an income tax benefit in the condensed consolidated statements of income as a component of the provision for income taxes as a result of the adoption of the accounting guidance for share-based payment transactions. See “Note 2 – Significant Accounting Policies – Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements” for more information. 2021.

In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded another discrete item as a credit to income tax expense of $1.2 million resulting from anticipated recoveries of income taxes paid for the 2014-2015 tax years.

In arriving atcalculating these rates, the Company considersconsidered a variety of factors including the forecasted full year pre-tax results, the U.S. federal tax rate, of 35%, expected non-deductible expenses and estimated state income taxes. The Company’s final effective tax rateETR for the full year will be dependent on the level of pre-tax income, discrete items, the apportionment of taxable income among state tax jurisdictions and the extent of non-deductible expenses in relation to pre-tax income.

The Company’s income tax provision reflects an estimated annual ETR of 25.8% for 2022, calculated before the impact of discrete items. The effect of reporting discrete items through March 31, 2022 amounts to a decrease to the annual estimated ETR of 380 basis points, resulting in an ETR for the quarter of 22.0%. The annual estimated ETR includes a federal income tax rate of 21% and a state income tax rate, net of federal benefit, of 3.7%.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities at the enacted tax rates. The Company reviews its deferred tax assets regularly for recoverability. Management has reviewed all available evidence, both positive and negative, in determining the need for a valuation allowance with respect to the gross deferred tax assets. In reviewing the gross deferred tax assets, management has concluded that the likelihood for utilization of these deferred tax assets is certain (greater than 50%) and determined that a valuation allowance on any of the deferred tax assets is not required. Management will continue to analyze the gross deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis to determine whether there is a need for a valuation allowance in the future.
The Company files its income tax returns as prescribed by the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates. TheAs of March 31, 2022, the Company’s 20142018 through 20162020 tax years are still subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and variousvarious tax years remain open to examination in certain state jurisdictions.


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10. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, excluding any dilutive common share equivalents. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution resulting from the exerciseexercises of stock options, vesting of performance share units, vesting of restricted stock, vesting of performance sharerestricted stock units, and conversion of preferred stock.

The following table reconciles the numerator (i.e., income) and denominator (i.e., shares) of the basic and diluted earnings per shareEPS computations for the periods presented (in thousands, except per share data):

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Numerator for EPS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

9,964

 

 

$

26,882

 

 

$

70,539

 

 

$

85,756

 

Less: Preferred stock dividends

 

(3

)

 

 

(3

)

 

 

(8

)

 

 

(8

)

Income available to common stockholders

$

9,961

 

 

$

26,879

 

 

$

70,531

 

 

$

85,748

 

Denominator for EPS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

34,686

 

 

 

35,042

 

 

 

34,927

 

 

 

34,878

 

Plus:  Assumed conversion of stock-based

   compensation (1)

 

904

 

 

 

656

 

 

 

965

 

 

 

691

 

Assumed conversion of preferred stock

 

25

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

25

 

Weighted average diluted common shares

   outstanding

 

35,615

 

 

 

35,723

 

 

 

35,917

 

 

 

35,594

 

Basic earnings per common share

$

0.29

 

 

$

0.77

 

 

$

2.02

 

 

$

2.46

 

Diluted earnings per common share

$

0.28

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

$

1.96

 

 

$

2.41

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Numerator for EPS:
Net income (loss)$17,537 $26,408 
Less: Preferred stock dividends(3)(3)
Income (loss) available to common stockholders$17,534 $26,405 
Denominator for EPS:
Weighted average common shares outstanding31,147 31,208 
Plus: Assumed conversion of share-based compensation (1)55 44 
     Assumed conversion of preferred stock25 25 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding31,227 31,277 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share$0.56 $0.85 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share$0.56 $0.84 

(1)

(1)Represents the dilutive effect of unexercised stock options, unvested Restricted Stock,performance share units, unvested Performance Share Unitsrestricted stock units and unexercised Stock Options.

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11. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table provides the components of other comprehensive income (loss) on a pre-tax and after-tax basis for the periods presented (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

Pre-tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

After-tax

 

 

Pre-tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

After-tax

 

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments available for sale

   arising during the period

$

1,207

 

 

$

461

 

 

$

746

 

 

$

(694

)

 

$

(265

)

 

$

(429

)

Less: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other

   comprehensive income (loss)

 

(803

)

 

 

(308

)

 

 

(495

)

 

 

(101

)

 

 

(39

)

 

 

(62

)

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)

$

404

 

 

$

153

 

 

$

251

 

 

$

(795

)

 

$

(304

)

 

$

(491

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

Pre-tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

After-tax

 

 

Pre-tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

After-tax

 

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments available for sale

   arising during the period

$

9,248

 

 

$

3,535

 

 

$

5,713

 

 

$

10,460

 

 

$

3,998

 

 

$

6,462

 

Less: Amounts reclassified from accumulated other

   comprehensive income (loss)

 

(2,450

)

 

 

(938

)

 

 

(1,512

)

 

 

(1,344

)

 

 

(513

)

 

 

(831

)

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)

$

6,798

 

 

$

2,597

 

 

$

4,201

 

 

$

9,116

 

 

$

3,485

 

 

$

5,631

 


 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20222021
 Pre-taxTaxAfter-taxPre-taxTaxAfter-tax
Net changes related to available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period$(57,161)$(14,052)$(43,109)$(22,425)$(5,361)$(17,064)
Less: Reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses
 realized in net income (loss)
264 65 199 202 48 154 
Other comprehensive income (loss)$(56,897)$(13,987)$(42,910)$(22,223)$(5,313)$(16,910)


The following table provides the reclassificationsreclassification adjustments for gains (losses) out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the periods presented (in thousands):

 

 

Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

 

 

Details about Accumulated Other

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Affected Line Item in the Statement

Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

Where Net Income is Presented

Unrealized gains (losses) on

   investments available for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

803

 

 

$

101

 

 

$

2,450

 

 

$

1,344

 

 

Net realized gains (losses) on investments

 

 

 

(308

)

 

 

(39

)

 

 

(938

)

 

 

(513

)

 

Income taxes

 

 

$

495

 

 

$

62

 

 

$

1,512

 

 

$

831

 

 

Net of tax



Details about Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Components
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net
Income is Presented
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities
$(264)$(202)Net realized gains (losses) on sale of securities
65 48 Income taxes
Total reclassification for the period$(199)$(154)Net of tax


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12. Commitments and Contingencies

Obligations under Multi-Year Reinsurance Contracts
The Company purchases reinsurance coverage to protect its capital and to limit its losses when certain major events occur. The Company’s reinsurance commitments generally run from June 1st of the current year to May 31st of the following year. Certain of the Company’s reinsurance agreements are for periods longer than one year. Amounts payable for coverage during the current June 1st to May 31st contract period are recorded as “Reinsurance Payable, net” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Effective March 26, 2021, UPCIC entered into a three-year reinsurance agreement with Cosaint Re Pte. Ltd., a reinsurance entity incorporated in Singapore that correspondingly issued notes in a Rule 144A offering to raise proceeds to collateralize its obligations under the reinsurance agreement. Amounts payable for coverage for the second year of the reinsurance agreement with Cosaint Re Pte. Ltd. are also recorded as “Reinsurance Payable, net.” Multi-year contract commitments for future years will be recorded at the commencement of the coverage period. Amounts payable for future reinsurance contract years that the Company is obligated to pay are: (1) $80.2 million in 2022; (2) $152.7 million in 2023 and (3) $58.1 million in 2024.
Litigation

Lawsuits and other legal proceedings are filed against the Company from time to time. Many of these lawsuitslegal proceedings involve claims under policies that we underwritethe Company underwrites and reservereserves for as an insurer. We believe that the resolution of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. We areThe Company is also involved in various other legal proceedings and litigation unrelated to claims under ourthe Company’s policies that arise in the ordinary course of business operations. Management believes that any liabilities that may arise as a result of these legal matters will not have a material adverse effect on ourthe Company’s financial condition or results of operations. The Company contests liability and/or the amount of damages as appropriate in each pending matter.

In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the Company establishes an accrued liability for legal matters when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and estimable.

Legal proceedings are subject to many uncertain factors that generally cannot be predicted with assurance,certainty, and the Company may be exposed to losses in excess of any amounts accrued. The Company currently estimates that the reasonably possible losses for legal proceedings, whether in excess of a related accrued liability or where there is no accrued liability, and for which the Company is able to estimate a possible loss, are immaterial. This represents management’s estimate of possible loss with respect to these matters and is based on currently available information. These estimates of possible loss do not represent our maximum loss exposure, and actual results may vary significantly from current estimates.



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13. Fair Value Measurements

U.S. 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. U.S. 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. U.S. 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 1 inputs 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 — 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 — Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

Level 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 techniquesSignificant Valuation Techniques for assets measuredAssets Measured at fair valueFair Value on a recurring basis

Recurring Basis

Level 1

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.

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.

Level 2

U.S. government obligations and agencies: Comprise U.S. Treasury Bills or Notes or U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. 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.

Corporate bonds: Comprise investment-grade fixed incomedebt securities. 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.

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities: Comprise securities that are collateralized by mortgage obligations and other assets. 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, collateral performance and credit spreads.

Municipal bonds: Comprise fixed incomedebt securities issued by a state, municipality or county. 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.

Redeemable preferred stock: Comprise preferred stock securities that are redeemable. The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active.

Short-term investments: Comprise investment securities subject to re-measurement with original maturities within one year but more than three months. The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active.

As required by U.S. 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 the placement of the asset or liability within the fair value hierarchy levels.


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The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company’s assets that were measured at fair value including those on a recurring basis as of the dates presented (in thousands):

Fair Value Measurements

 

September 30, 2017

 

Fair Value Measurements

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

March 31, 2022

Fixed Maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Available-For-Sale Debt Securities:Available-For-Sale Debt Securities:    

U.S. government obligations and agencies

$

 

 

$

55,016

 

 

$

 

 

$

55,016

 

U.S. government obligations and agencies$— $21,661 $— $21,661 

Corporate bonds

 

 

 

 

215,831

 

 

 

 

 

 

215,831

 

Corporate bonds— 669,908 — 669,908 

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities

 

 

 

 

218,098

 

 

 

 

 

 

218,098

 

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities— 301,522 — 301,522 

Municipal bonds

 

 

 

 

106,290

 

 

 

 

 

 

106,290

 

Municipal bonds— 13,519 — 13,519 

Redeemable preferred stock

 

 

 

 

13,944

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,944

 

Redeemable preferred stock— 8,067 — 8,067 

Equity Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity Securities:

Common stock

 

5,683

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,683

 

Common stock4,617 — — 4,617 

Mutual funds

 

20,392

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,392

 

Mutual funds60,509 — — 60,509 

Total assets accounted for at fair value

$

26,075

 

 

$

609,179

 

 

$

 

 

$

635,254

 

Total assets accounted for at fair value$65,126 $1,014,677 $— $1,079,803 

Fair Value Measurements

 

December 31, 2016

 

Fair Value Measurements

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

December 31, 2021

Fixed Maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Available-For-Sale Debt Securities:Available-For-Sale Debt Securities:

U.S. government obligations and agencies

$

 

 

$

74,267

 

 

$

 

 

$

74,267

 

U.S. government obligations and agencies$— $26,806 $— $26,806 

Corporate bonds

 

 

 

 

191,430

 

 

 

 

 

 

191,430

 

Corporate bonds— 673,805 — 673,805 

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities

 

 

 

 

214,776

 

 

 

 

 

 

214,776

 

Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities— 316,118 — 316,118 

Municipal bonds

 

 

 

 

91,197

 

 

 

 

 

 

91,197

 

Municipal bonds— 14,574 — 14,574 

Redeemable preferred stock

 

 

 

 

12,691

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,691

 

Redeemable preferred stock— 9,152 — 9,152 

Equity Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity Securities:

Common stock

 

93

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

93

 

Common stock3,683 — — 3,683 

Mutual funds

 

50,710

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,710

 

Mutual funds43,651 — — 43,651 

Short-term investments

 

 

 

 

5,002

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,002

 

Total assets accounted for at fair value

$

50,803

 

 

$

589,363

 

 

$

 

 

$

640,166

 

Total assets accounted for at fair value$47,334 $1,040,455 $— $1,087,789 

The Company utilizes third-party independent pricing services that provide a price quote for each fixed maturity, equityavailable-for-sale debt security and short-term investment.equity security. 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 fixed maturitiesavailable-for-sale debt security or equity securitiessecurity included in the tables above.

The following table summarizes the carrying value and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments that are not carried at fair value as of the dates presented (in thousands):

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Level 3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Level 3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estimated Fair

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estimated Fair

 

 

Carrying Value

 

 

Value

 

 

Carrying Value

 

 

Value

 

Liabilities (debt):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surplus note

$

13,235

 

 

$

11,949

 

 

$

14,338

 

 

$

13,282

 

Promissory note

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

690

 

 

$

690

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Carrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair Value
Liabilities (debt):
Surplus note (1)$6,618 $6,385 $6,985 $6,723 
5.625% Senior unsecured notes (2)
100,000 101,810 100,000 99,464 
Total debt$106,618 $108,195 $106,985 $106,187 

Level 3

Long-term debt:


(1) The fair value of the surplus note was determined by management from the expected cash flows discounted using the interest rate quoted by the holder. The State Board of Administration of Florida (“SBA”)SBA is the holder of the surplus note and the quoted interest rate 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.

note (Level 3).

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(2) The fair value of the promissory notesenior unsecured notes was determined based on pricing from quoted prices for similar assets in active markets and was included as Level 2.

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14. Variable Interest Entities

The Company entered into a reinsurance arrangement with Isosceles Insurance Ltd. acting in respect of “Separate Account UVE-01”, a VIE in the normal course of business and consolidated the VIE since the Company is not materially different thanthe primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary analysis includes a review of the VIE’s capital structure, related contractual relationships and terms, nature of the VIE’s operations and purpose, nature of the VIE’s interests issued and the Company’s involvement with the entity. When assessing the need to consolidate a VIE, the Company evaluates the design of the VIE as well as the related risks to which the entity was designed to expose the variable interest holders. The primary beneficiary is the entity that has both (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the entity’s economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE. While also considering these factors, the consolidation conclusion depends on the Company’s decision-making ability and its carrying value.

ability to influence activities that significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE.

The reinsurance arrangement effective June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022 was terminated effective December 1, 2021, pursuant to the terms of the agreement. In connection with the termination of the agreement, the affiliates agreed to release funds held in trust due to one of the Insurance Entities (UPCIC) and the balance to the participant of the separate account (UVE) in December 2021.



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15. Subsequent Events


The Company performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date the Financial Statementsfinancial statements were issued and determined there were no recognized or unrecognized subsequent events that would require an adjustment or additional disclosure in the Financial Statementscondensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2017.

March 31, 2022.


On April 20, 2022, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share of common stock payable May 20, 2022, to shareholders of record on May 13, 2022.

On April 28, 2022, we closed on the Exchange Offer, thus satisfying the requirements under the Registration Rights Agreements and Exchange Offer disclosed in “Note 7 (Long-term debt).”
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Item

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. (“UVE”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. You should read the following discussion together with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (“Financial Statements”) and the related notes thereto included in Part“Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements.1—Financial Statements, and our audited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included in “Part II, Item 8—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Operating results for any one quarter are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other quarter or for the year.


Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, the following discussionthis report may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. Forward-lookingAct of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The forward-looking statements anticipate results based on our estimates, assumptions and plans that are subject to uncertainty. These forward-looking statements may be identified by their use of words like “plans,” “seeks,” “expects,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “believes,” “likely,” “targets,” and other words with similar meanings. These statements may address, among other things, our strategy for growth, catastrophe exposure and other risk management, product development, investment results, regulatory approvals, market position, expenses, financial results, litigation and reserves. We believe that these statements are based on various factorsreasonable estimates, assumptions and plans. However, if the estimates, assumptions that include known and unknownor plans underlying the forward-looking statements prove inaccurate or if other risks andor uncertainties some of which are beyond our control and cannot be predicted or quantified. Certain statements made in this report reflect management’s expectations regarding future events, and the words “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “project,” “plan” and similar expressions and variations thereof, speak only as of the date the statement was made and are intended to identify forward-looking statements. 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. Futurearise, actual results could differ materially from those communicated in the following discussion and those described inthese forward-looking statements as a result of the risks set forth below, which are a summary of those set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

2021. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Risks Relating toand uncertainties that may affect, or have affected, our Business

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

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

include, but are not limited to, the following:

Our success depends in part on our ability to accurately price the risks we underwrite,

Unanticipated increases in the severity or frequency of claims, may adversely affect our profitabilityincluding those relating to catastrophes, severe weather events 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,

Because we rely on independent insurance agents, the loss of these independent agent relationships and the business they control or our ability to attract new independent agents could have an adverse impact on our business,

The inherent uncertainty of models and our reliance on such models as a tool to evaluate risks may have an adverse effect on our financial results,

Reinsurance may be unavailable in the future at current levels and prices, which may limit our ability to write new business or to adequately mitigate our exposure to loss,

Reinsurance subjects us to the credit risk of our reinsurers, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition,

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

Because we conduct the substantial majority of our business in Florida, our financial results depend on the regulatory, economic and weather conditions in Florida,

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

Wewhich, in some instances, have enteredexceeded, and in the future may enter new markets, but there can be no assurance thatexceed our diversification and growth strategy will be effective,

reserves established for claims;

Loss of key executives or our inability to otherwise attract and retain talent could affect our operations,

We could be adversely affected if our controls designed to ensure compliance with guidelines, policies and legal regulatory standards are not effective,

The failureFailure of our claims departmentrisk mitigation strategies, including failure to effectively manage claims could adversely affect our insurance business, financial resultsaccurately and capital requirements,

Litigation or regulatory actions could have a material adverse impact on us,

Our future results are dependent in part on our abilityadequately price the risks we underwrite and to successfully operate in a highly competitive insurance industry,


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,

Breaches of our information systems or denial of service on our website could have an adverse impact on our business and reputation, and

Lack of effectiveness ofinclude effective exclusions and other loss limitation methods in our insurance policies;

Loss of independent insurance agents and inability to attract new independent agents;
Reliance on models, which are inherently uncertain, as a tool to evaluate risks;
The continued availability of reinsurance at current levels and prices, and our ability to collect payments due from our reinsurers;
Changes in industry trends, including changes due to the insurancecyclical nature of the industry and increased competition;
Geographic concentration of our business in Florida and the effectiveness of our growth and diversification strategy in new markets;
Loss of key personnel and inability to attract and retain talented employees;
Failure to comply with existing and future guidelines, policies we writeand legal and regulatory standards;
The ability of our claims professionals to effectively manage claims;
Litigation or regulatory actions that could have a material adverse effectresult in significant damages, fines or penalties;
A downgrade in our Financial Stability Rating® and its impact on our financial conditioncompetitive position, the marketability of our product offerings, our liquidity and profitability;
The impact on our business and reputation of data and security breaches due to cyber-attacks or our resultsinability to effectively adapt to changes in technology;
Our dependence on the returns of operations.

Risks Relating to Investments

Weour investment portfolio, which are subject to market risk which may adversely affect investment income, and

risk;

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

Risks Relating to the Insurance Industry

We are subject to extensive regulation and potential further restrictive regulation maytax changes that increase our operating costs and limitdecrease our growth,

UVE is a holding company and, consequently, its cash flow is dependentprofitability, such as limitations on dividends and other permissible payments from its subsidiaries,

Regulations limiting rate changes and requiring usor requirements to participate in loss sharing or assessments may decreasesharing;

Our dependence on dividends and permissible payments from our profitability,

subsidiaries;

The amount of statutory capital that each of the Insurance Entities has and the amount of statutory capital each must hold can vary and are sensitive to a number of factors outsideability of our control, including market conditions and the regulatory environment and rules, and

Our Insurance Entities are subject to examination and actions by state insurance departments.

Risks Relating to Debt Obligations

Our revolving line of credit has restrictive terms, and our failure to comply with anystatutory capital and surplus minimums and other regulatory and licensing requirements; and

The ongoing impact of these terms could have an adverse effectthe COVID-19 pandemic on our business and prospects, and

the economy in general.
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OVERVIEW
We are a vertically integrated holding company offering property and creditcasualty insurance and value-added insurance services. We develop, market conditions may significantly affect our ability to meet liquidity needs or our ability to obtain credit on acceptable terms.

Risks Relating to Ownership of Our Common Stock

The price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly, and you could lose all or part of your investment,

Any issuance of preferred stock could make it difficultunderwrite insurance products for another company to acquire us or could otherwise adversely affect holders of our common stock, which could depressconsumers predominantly in the price of our common stock, and

Future sales of our common stock may depress our stock price.

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations and financial condition of Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. and its wholly-owned consolidated subsidiaries. MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our financial statements and accompanying notes in Item 1 above.

Overview

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (“UVE,” and together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, “we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Company”) is the largest private personal residential insurance company in Florida by direct written premium in-force, with approximately 9.9% market share ashomeowners’ line of June 30, 2017, according to the most recent data reported by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“FLOIR”). Webusiness and perform substantially all aspects ofother insurance-related services for our primary insurance underwriting, policy issuance, general administrationentities, including risk management, claims management, and claims processing and settlement internally through our vertically integrated operations.distribution. Our wholly-owned licensedprimary insurance subsidiaries,entities, Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (“UPCIC”) and American Platinum Property and Casualty Insurance Company (“APPCIC”


and together with UPCIC, the “Insurance Entities”), currentlyoffer insurance products through both our appointed independent agent network and our online distribution channels across 19 states (primarily in Florida), with licenses to write personal residential insurance policies, predominantly in Floridatwo additional states. The Insurance Entities seek to produce an underwriting profit (defined as earned premium minus losses, loss adjustment expense (“LAE”), policy acquisition costs and other operating costs) over the long term; maintain a conservative balance sheet to prepare for years in which the Insurance Entities are not able to achieve an underwriting profit; and generate investment income on assets.

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is intended to assist in an understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with $718.2 millionour Financial Statements and accompanying Notes appearing elsewhere in direct written premiumthis Report (the “Notes”). In addition, reference should be made to our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and “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 nine monthsyear ended September 30, 2017. UPCIC also writes homeowners insurance policies in Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia with $98.2 million in direct written premiumDecember 31, 2021. Except for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, generatedhistorical information contained herein, the discussions in this MD&A contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our future results could differ materially from those states. UPCIC is also licenseddiscussed herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to issue policiessuch differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed above under “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”
Trends
Florida Trends
We are currently working through a cycle to improve long-term rate adequacy and earnings for the Insurance Entities by increasing rates and managing exposures, while taking advantage of what we believe to be opportunities in Iowa, New Hampshire, New York,a dislocated market. The Florida personal lines homeowners’ market currently can be characterized as a “hard market”, where insurance premium rates are escalating, insurers are reducing coverages, and West Virginia. In October 2017, UPCIC wrote its first homeowners policy in New York. We believe that our longevityunderwriting standards are tightening as insurers closely monitor insurance rates and manage coverage capacity. Due to conditions in the Florida market and our resulting depth of experience will enable us to continue to successfully grow our business in both hardfactors more generally affecting the U.S. and soft markets.

We generate revenues primarily from the collection of premiums. The nature of our business tends to be seasonal, reflecting consumer behaviors in connection with the Florida residential real estate market and the hurricane season. The amount of direct written premium tends to increase just prior to the second quarter of our fiscal year and tends to decrease approaching the fourth quarter. Other sources of revenue include: commissions paid by our reinsurers to ourglobal reinsurance intermediary subsidiary, Blue Atlantic Reinsurance, onmarkets, reinsurance it places for the Insurance Entities; policy fees collected from policyholders by our managing general agency subsidiary, Universal Risk Advisors; and financing fees charged to policyholders who choose to defer premium payments. We also generate income by investing our assets.

Over the past several years, we have grown our business both within Florida and elsewhere in the United States through our distribution network of approximately 8,600 licensed independent agents. Our goals are to profitably grow our business, invest in our vertically integrated structure, expand our independent agent network, and return value to shareholders. Some of our key strategies include increasing our policies in force in Florida through continued profitable and organic growth; expanding into other states to diversify our revenue and risk; optimizing our reinsurance program; and continuing to provide high quality service to our policyholders. We believe each of these strategiescapacity in recent years has contributed towards earningsalso been subject to less favorable pricing or terms. These market forces decrease competition among admitted insurers, and earnings per share as well as an improvement in our overall financial condition. See “—Results of Operations” below for a discussion of our results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016.

Our overall organic growth strategy emphasizes taking prudent measures to increase our footprint and increase our policy count and to improve the quality of our business rather than merely increasing our policy count. Our focus on long-term capital strength and organic growth allows us to be selectiveultimately result in the risks we accept. Our goal is to write risks that are priced adequately and meet our underwriting standards. We believe that our strategyincreased use of organically expanding our premium growth through our independent agent distribution network, streamlining claims management and balancing appropriate pricing with disciplined underwriting standards will maximize our profitable growth. We also intend to continue our expansion outside of Florida in markets that allow us to write profitable business and to diversify our revenue and risk. Upon entering new markets, we leverage our existing independent agent network to generate new local relationships, and business, and we take the time to learn about each new market and any of its unique risks in order to carefully develop our own policy forms, rates and informed underwriting standards. Our expansion efforts differ from many of our competitors that have grown in recent years primarily through assumption of policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Florida’s statutory(“Citizens”), which was created to be the State’s residual property insurance market.

In recent years, in response to adverse behaviors and conditions in the Florida residential market, most admitted market competitors have sought and often received approval for significant rate increases. Meanwhile, Citizens’ rate increases are limited by law, resulting in its policies, in a hard market, becoming priced lower than admitted market policies. This causes Citizens to become viewed as a desirable alternative to the admitted market as admitted market insurers manage through the hard market challenges. Our Insurance Entities likewise have taken and continue to take action to manage through this hard market by increasing rates and prudently managing exposures while also maintaining their competitive position in the market and supporting our current policyholders and agents.

While addressing rate adequacy for the Insurance Entities, we continue to experience inflated costs for losses and LAE in the Florida market, where an industry has developed around the solicitation, filing and litigation of personal residential claims. These dynamics have been made worse by the litigation financing industry which in some cases funds these actions. These behaviors are a chief contributing factor for the rate increases in this market. These behaviors result in a pattern of continued increases in year-over-year levels of represented claims, the inflation of purported claim amounts, and increased demands for attorneys’ fees. Active solicitation of personal residential claims in Florida by policyholder representatives, remediation companies and repair companies has led to an increase in the frequency and severity of personal residential claims in Florida exceeding historical levels and levels seen in other jurisdictions. Information prepared by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation also shows that claims in Florida are litigated at a substantially disproportionate rate when compared to other states. This is largely due to a Florida statute providing a one-way right of attorneys’ fees against insurers which has, when coupled with certain other statutes and judicial rulings, produced a legal environment in Florida that encourages litigation, in many cases without regard to the underlying merits of the claims. The one-way right to attorneys’ fees essentially means that unless an insurer’s position is entirely upheld in litigation, the insurer must pay the plaintiff’s attorneys’ fees in addition to its own defense costs. This affects not only claims that are litigated to resolution, but also the settlement discussions that take place with nearly all litigated claims. This also affects a large number of claims from inception or during the adjusting process as a substantial and growing percentage of policyholders obtain representation early in the process, and sometimes even before notifying insurers of their claims. These market conditions also add, and will continue to add, complexity to efforts to efficiently and expeditiously adjust claims. This is due to an increasing number of policyholders who have one or more recent prior losses with the Insurance Entities or with other insurers, which then require evaluation during subsequent claims and determinations regarding whether property has been repaired consistently with the scope and amount of damage previously asserted.
The one-way right to attorney fees creates a nearly risk-free environment, and incentive, for attorneys to pursue litigation against insurers. The result has been a substantial increase in represented and litigated claims in Florida, far outpacing levels experienced in other states. In April 2021, the Florida legislature passed a bill intending to curtail the adverse claim trends impacting the Florida homeowners’ insurance market. Most provisions of the bill went into effect on July 1, 2021. Among its provisions, the bill creates a new pre-suit notice requirement wherein an insured must make a formal monetary demand of a residential property insurer before commencing suit. The Company has established an internal team to review and respond to these pre-suit demands
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in a further effort to resolve disputes before litigation ensues. Another provision of the new law reduces the time period in which to file a new or reopened claim to two years following the date of loss. Other changes include attempting to curtail the solicitation of certain roof claims and to limit referral fees in connection with certain types of claims. Opponents of the reforms have challenged certain parts of the new law, including obtaining an injunction against provisions that limit the solicitation of roof claims. In light of the recent enactment of these reforms and the litigation that has ensued, it is premature to assess whether the reforms will have their intended effect. Whether these changes are beneficial to consumers, insurers, insurance company holding systems or the residential property insurance market as a whole may not be fully known for some time. Even after the 2021 legislation, the Florida property market has been distressed and continues to experience rising rate levels coupled with reduced underwriting capacity among admitted insurers. Although the Florida legislature considered additional potential reforms in its 2022 regular session, it did not pass any of those reforms. Florida’s Governor subsequently called a special legislative session, expected to be held in late May, during which the legislature again will consider property insurance reforms. It is unclear whether the legislature will pass additional reforms in the special session, and if so, whether those reforms will be effective. History has shown that reforms that do not address the underlying cause of problems in the Florida market and instead only address symptoms such as the proliferation of mold, sinkhole or roof claims at best provide only temporary relief and eventually result in the underlying cause manifesting through other perils.
Despite our initiatives, such as those mentioned above, our costs to settle claims in Florida have increased for the reasons mentioned above. For example, the Company has previously increased its current year loss estimates and increased estimates associated with prior years’ claims. Over the past three years, even as we have increased our estimates of prospective losses each year, we have recorded adverse claim development on prior years’ loss reserves and further strengthened current year losses during the year to address the increasing impact Florida’s market disruptions, as well as the impact of rising costs of building materials and labor, have had on the claims process and the establishment of reserves for losses and LAE. The full extent and duration of these market disruptions and inflationary pressures are unknown and still unfolding, and we will monitor the impact of such disruptions on the recording and reporting of claim costs.
The Company has taken a series of steps over time to mitigate the financial impact of these negative trends in the Florida market. We also have closely monitored rate levels, especially in the Florida market, and have submitted rate filings based upon evolving data. However, because rate filings rely upon past loss and expense data and take time to develop, file and implement, we can experience significant delays between identifying needed rate adjustments, gaining approval of rate changes, and ultimately collecting and earning the resulting increased premiums.This is particularly the case in an era of rising costs such as the current Florida market, in which the costs of losses and loss adjustment expenses continue to increase due to Florida’s outsized claims litigation environment and inflationary pressure. In addition, the Company has implemented several initiatives in its claims department in response to the adverse market trends. We utilize our process called Fast Track, which is an initiative to handle straightforward, meritorious claims as promptly as possible to mitigate the adverse impacts that can be seen with claims that remain open for longer periods. In addition, we increased our emphasis on subrogation to reduce our net losses while also recovering policyholders’ deductibles when losses are attributable to the actions of others. We have an internal staff of trained water remediation experts to address the extraordinary number of purported water damage claims filed by policyholders and vendors. We developed a specialized in-house unit for responding to the unique aspects of represented claims, and we have substantially increased our in-house legal staff in an effort to address the increase in litigated or represented claims as cost-effectively as possible.
Additionally, we have taken steps to implement claim settlement rules associated with the Florida legislation passed in 2019 designed to reduce the negative effects of claims involving assignments of benefits (“AOB”). See “Part I— Item 1—Business—Government Regulation” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. An AOB is a document signed by a policyholder that allows a third party to be paid for services performed for an insured homeowner who would normally be reimbursed by the insurance company directly after making a claim. Prior to the AOB reform legislation, the Company experienced an increase in AOB-related litigation initiated by vendors, in many cases unbeknownst to policyholders. Claims paid under an AOB often involve unnecessary litigation, with the Company required to pay both its own defense costs and those of the plaintiff, and, as a result, cost the Company significantly more than claims settled when an AOB is not involved. In 2019, the Florida legislature passed legislation designed to increase consumer protections against AOB abuses and reduce AOB-related litigation. While the Florida legislation addressing abuses associated with AOBs may be beneficial in reducing one aspect of the concerns affecting the Florida market, the overall impact of the deterioration in claims-related tactics and behaviors, including other first-party litigation, thus far has continued to outpace benefits arising from the 2019 AOB reform legislation. More recently, following legislation adopted in Florida’s 2021 legislative session, we have established procedures and dedicated personnel to a new pre-suit notice and offer process. The new process requires policyholders or their attorneys to notify insurers at least ten days before commencing litigation and allows insurers an opportunity to make pre-suit settlement offers. The policyholders’ ability to recover attorneys’ fees is determined according to a scale that compares the ultimate outcomes of the cases to the insurers’ pre-suit offers. Although this new process is intended to reduce claims litigation and encourage settlements, it is too early to evaluate whether it will be successful in limiting the types of settlement demands and litigation that have plagued the Florida market or in offsetting other factors adversely affecting the market such as increased costs of building materials and labor.
Impact of COVID-19
Subsequent to March 2020, we have not seen a direct material impact from COVID-19 on our business, our financial position, our liquidity, or our ability to service our policyholders and maintain critical operations. Indirectly, inflationary pressures, in part due to supply chain and labor constraints during the pandemic, have affected and continue to affect claims costs and, to a lesser degree, other expenses. As a provider of services that have been deemed essential under most directives and guidelines, we are confident in our ability to maintain consistent operations and believe we can continue to manage with our remote workforce as a result of our organic growth strategydisaster preparedness planning, with little impact on our business and initiatives,service levels and our standards of care for
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both underwriting and claims. We continue to monitor local, state and federal guidance and will adjust workforce activities as appropriate. Although we have seen increasesnot experienced a direct material impact from COVID-19 since its onset in 2020, the ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, or future pandemics, on our business and on the economy in general cannot be predicted.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The Company considers the measures and ratios in the following discussion to be key performance indicators for its businesses. Management believes that these indicators are helpful in understanding the underlying trends in the Company’s businesses. Some of these indicators are reported on a quarterly basis and others on an annual basis.
These indicators may not be comparable to other performance measures used by the Company’s competitors and should only be evaluated together with our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.
Definitions of Key Performance Indicators
Book Value Per Common Share ― total stockholders’ equity, adjusted for preferred stock liquidation, divided by the number of common shares outstanding as of a reporting period. Book value per common share is the excess of assets over liabilities at a reporting period attributed to each share of stock. Changes in book value per common share informs shareholders of retained equity in the Company on a per share basis which may assist in understanding market value trends for the Company’s stock.
Combined Ratio ― the combined ratiois a measure of underwriting profitability for a reporting period and is calculated by dividing total operating costs and expenses (which is made up of losses and LAE and general and administrative expenses) by premiums earned, net, which is net of ceded premiums earned. Changes to the combined ratio over time provide management with an understanding of costs to operate its business in relation to net premiums it is earning and the impact of rate, underwriting and other business management actions on underwriting profitability. A combined ratio below 100% indicates underwriting profit; a combined ratio above 100% indicates underwriting losses.
Core Loss Ratio a common operational metric used in the insurance industry to describe the ratio of current accident year expected losses and LAE to premiums earned. Core loss ratio is an important measure identifying profitability trends of premiums in force. Core losses consists of all other losses and LAE, excluding weather events beyond those expected and prior years’ reserve development. The financial benefit from the management of claims, including claim fees ceded to reinsurers, is recorded in the condensed consolidated financial statements as a reduction to core losses.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio ― long-term debt divided by stockholders’ equity. This ratio helps management measure the amount of financing leverage in place in relation to equity and future leverage capacity.
Debt-to-Total Capital Ratio long-term debt divided by the sum of total stockholders’ equity and long-term debt (often referred to as total capital resources). This ratio helps management measure the amount of financing leverage in place (long-term debt) in relation to total capital resources and future leverage capacity.
Direct Premiums Written (“DPW”) ― reflects the total value of policies issued during a periodbefore considering premiums ceded to reinsurers. Direct premiums written, comprised of renewal premiums, endorsements and new business, is initially recorded as unearned premium in the balance sheet which is then earned pro-rata over the next year or remaining policy countterm. Direct premiums written reflects current trends in the Company’s sale of property and insured valuecasualty insurance products and amounts that will be recognized as earned premiums in all states for over two years. Thethe future.
DPW (Florida) ― includes only DPW in the state of Florida. This measure allows management to analyze growth in our primary market and is also a measure of business concentration risk.
Expense Ratio (Including Policy Acquisition Cost Ratio and Other Operating Cost Ratio) ― calculated as general and administrative expenses as a percentage of our total insured valuepremiums earned, net. General and administrative expenses is comprised of policy acquisition costs and other operating costs, which includes such items as underwriting costs, facilities and corporate overhead. The expense ratio, including the sub-expense ratios of policy acquisition cost ratio and other operating cost ratio, are indicators to management of the Company’s cost efficiency in acquiring and servicing its business and the impact of expense items to overall profitability.
Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense Ratio or Loss and LAE Ratio ― a measure of the cost of claims and claim settlement expenses incurred in a reporting period as a percentage of premiums earned in that same reporting period. Losses and LAE incurred in a reporting period includes both amounts related to the current accident year and prior accident years, if any, referred to as development. Ultimate losses and LAE are based on actuarial estimates with changes in those estimates recognized in the period the estimates are revised. Losses and LAE consist of claim costs arising from claims occurring and settling in the current period, an estimate of claim costs for states outsidereported but unpaid claims, an estimate of Florida increased from 19.7%unpaid claim costs for incurred-but-not-reported claims and an estimate of claim settlement expenses associated with reported and unreported claims which occurred during the reporting period. The loss and LAE ratio can be measured on a direct basis, which includes losses and LAE divided by direct earned premiums, or on a net basis, which includes losses and LAE after amounts have been ceded to reinsurers divided by net earned premiums (i.e., direct premium earned less ceded premium earned). The net loss and LAE ratio is a measure of underwriting profitability after giving consideration to the effect of reinsurance. Trends in the net loss and LAE ratio are an indication to management of current and future profitability.
Monthly Weighted Average Renewal Retention Rate ― measures the monthly average of policyholders that renew their policies over the period of a calendar year. This measure allows management to assess customer retention.
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Premiums Earned, Net ― the pro-rata portion of current and previously written premiums that the Company recognizes as earned premium during the reporting period, net of ceded premium earned. Ceded premiums are premiums paid or payable by the Company for reinsurance protection. Written premiums are considered earned and are recognized pro-rata over the policy coverage period. Premiums earned, net is a measure that allows management to identify revenue trends.
Policies in Force ― represents the number of active policies with coverage in effect as of September 30, 2016the end of the reporting period. The change in the number of policies in force is a growth measure and provides management with an indication of progress toward achieving strategic objectives. Inherent seasonality in our business makes this measure more useful when comparing each quarter’s balance to 24.9% asthe same quarter in prior years.
Premium in Force ― is the amount of September 30, 2017. The following table provides direct written premium for Florida and other states for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (dollars in thousands):

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

Growth

year over year

 

State

Direct Written Premium

 

 

%

 

 

Direct Written Premium

 

 

%

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

Florida

$

238,309

 

 

 

86.7

%

 

$

215,634

 

 

 

89.1

%

 

$

22,675

 

 

 

10.5

%

Other states

 

36,435

 

 

 

13.3

%

 

 

26,254

 

 

 

10.9

%

 

 

10,181

 

 

 

38.8

%

Total

$

274,744

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

241,888

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

32,856

 

 

 

13.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

Growth

year over year

 

State

Direct Written Premium

 

 

%

 

 

Direct Written Premium

 

 

%

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

Florida

$

718,177

 

 

 

88.0

%

 

$

672,477

 

 

 

90.7

%

 

$

45,700

 

 

 

6.8

%

Other states

 

98,173

 

 

 

12.0

%

 

 

69,305

 

 

 

9.3

%

 

 

28,868

 

 

 

41.7

%

Total

$

816,350

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

741,782

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

74,568

 

 

 

10.1

%


Third-Quarter 2017 Highlights

Grossannual direct written premiums overall grewpreviously recorded by $32.9 million, or 13.6%, to $274.7 million comparedthe Company for policies which are still active as of the reporting date. This measure assists management in measuring the level of insured exposure and progress toward meeting revenue goals for the current year, and provides an indication of business available for renewal in the next twelve months. Inherent seasonality in our business makes this measure more useful when comparing each quarter’s balance to the thirdsame quarter in 2016.

prior years.
Return on Average Equity (“ROAE”) ― calculated by dividing earnings (loss) per common share by average book value per common share. Average book value per common share is computed as the sum of book value per common share at the beginning and the end of a period, divided by two. ROAE is a capital profitability measure of how effectively management creates profits per common share.

Highest quarterly written premiumTotal Insured Value ― represents the amount of insurance limits available on a policy for a single loss based on all policies active as of the reporting date.This measure assists management in measuring the Company’s history, and highest quarterly ratelevel of growth (total 13.6%) both inside Florida (10.5%) and in other states (38.8%).

insured exposure.

Net earnedUnearned Premiums represents the portion of direct premiums grew by $15.0 million, or 9.4%, to $174.5 million comparedcorresponding to the thirdtime period remaining on an insurance policy and available for future earning by the Company. Trends in unearned premiums generally indicate expansion, if growing, or contraction, if reducing, which are important indicators to management. Inherent seasonality in our business makes this measure more useful when comparing each quarter’s balance to the same quarter in 2016.

prior years.

Total revenues increased by $17.8 million, or 10.3%, to $190.2 million compared to the third quarter in 2016.

Hurricane Irma,Weather eventsan estimate of losses and LAE from weather events and increases tooccurring during the current accident year that exceed initial estimates of expected weather events when establishing the core loss ratio affected results during the third quarterfor each accident year. This metric informs management of 2017.

factors impacting overall current year profitability.

Expense ratio improved from 34.3% in 2016

REINSURANCE
Reinsurance enables our Insurance Entities to 32.8% in 2017, quarter over quarter.

Declared dividendslimit potential exposures to catastrophic events. Reinsurance contracts are typically classified as treaty or facultative contracts. Treaty reinsurance provides coverage for all or a portion of $0.14 per share.

Repurchased approximately 406 thousand shares during the quarter at an aggregate costa specified group or class of $9.0 million pursuant to the Company’s 2016 stock buyback program.

New $20 million stock buyback program authorizedrisks ceded by the Boardprimary insurer, while facultative reinsurance provides coverage for specific individual risks. Within each classification, reinsurance can be further classified as quota share or excess of Directors.

UPCIC’s 2017-2018 Reinsurance Program

Third-Party Reinsurance

Our annualloss. Quota-share reinsurance program, which is segmented into layerswhere the primary insurer and the reinsurer share proportionally or pro-rata in the direct premiums and losses of coverage, as is industry practice, protects us againstthe insurer. Excess-of-loss reinsurance indemnifies the direct insurer or reinsurer for all or a portion of the loss in excess property catastrophe losses. Our 2017-2018of an agreed upon amount or retention.

Developing and implementing our reinsurance program includesstrategy to adequately protect our balance sheet and Insurance Entities in the mandatory coverage required by lawevent of one or more catastrophes while maintaining efficient reinsurance costs has been a key strategic priority for us. In order to be placed withlimit the Insurance Entities’ potential exposure to catastrophic events, we purchase significant reinsurance from third-party reinsurers and the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”). The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“FLOIR”) requires the Insurance Entities, like all residential property insurance companies doing business in Florida, to have a certain amount of capital and reinsurance coverage in order to cover losses upon the occurrence of a single catastrophic event and a series of catastrophic events occurring in the same hurricane season. The Insurance Entities’ respective 2021-2022 reinsurance programs meet the FLOIR’s requirements, which are based on, among other things, successfully demonstrating cohesive and comprehensive reinsurance programs that protect the policyholders of our Insurance Entities as well as satisfying a series of stress test catastrophe loss scenarios based on past historical events. Similarly, the Insurance Entities’ respective 2021-2022 reinsurance programs meet the stress test and review requirements of Demotech, Inc., in which we have electedfor maintaining Financial Stability Ratings® of A (Exceptional).
We believe the Insurance Entities’ retentions under their respective reinsurance programs are appropriate and structured to participate at 90%, orprotect policyholders. We test the highest level, and also includes private reinsurance below, alongside and above the FHCF layer. In placing our 2017-2018 reinsurance program, we obtained multiple years of coverage for an additional portionsufficiency of the program. We believe this multi-year arrangement will allow usreinsurance programs by subjecting the Insurance Entities’ personal residential exposures to capitalizestatistical testing using a third-party hurricane model, RMS RiskLink v18.1 (Build 1945). This model combines simulations of the natural occurrence patterns and characteristics of hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and other catastrophes with information on favorable pricingproperty values, construction types and contract terms and conditions and allow usoccupancy classes. The model outputs provide information concerning the potential for large losses before they occur, so companies can prepare for their financial impact. Furthermore, as part of our operational excellence initiatives, we continually look to mitigate uncertainty with respectenable new technology to the price of future reinsurance coverage,refine our single largest cost.

The total cost of UPCIC’s privatedata intelligence on catastrophe reinsurance program for all states as described below, effectiverisk modeling.

Effective June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018, is $155.5 million. In addition, UPCIC has purchased reinstatement premium protection as described below,2021, the costInsurance Entities entered into multiple reinsurance agreements comprising our 2021-2022 reinsurance program. See “Item 1—Note 4 (Reinsurance).”
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UPCIC’s reinsurance program include leading reinsurance companies and providers such as Nephila Capital, Everest Re, RenaissanceRe, Chubb Tempest Re and Lloyd’s of London syndicates.

UPCIC’s Retention

UPCIC has a net2021-2022 Reinsurance Program

First event All States retention of $35$45 million per catastropheduring the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, first event Non-Florida retention of $15 million.
All States first event reinsurance protection extends to $3.364 billion with no co-participation in any of the layers and no limitation on loss adjustment expenses for losses incurred, in all states, up tothe non-catastrophe bond Cosaint Re Pte. Ltd. traditional reinsurance while maintaining the same favorable historical deposit premium payment schedules.
Assuming a first event losscompletely exhausts the $3.364 billion tower, the second event exhaustion point would be $1.101 billion.
Full reinstatement available on $1.06 billion of $2.71 billion. UPCIC also purchases a separate underlying catastrophe program to further reduce its retention for all losses occurring in any state other than Florida (the “Other States Reinsurance Program”). UPCIC retains only $5 million under its Other States Reinsurance Program in the $1.356 billion of non-FHCF first event and only $1 million under its Other States Reinsurance Program for the second through fourth events. These retention amounts are gross of any potential tax benefit we would receive in paying such losses.

First Layer

Immediately above UPCIC’s net retention, we have $55 million of reinsurance coverage from third-party reinsurers for up to four separate catastrophic events, for all states. Specifically, we have purchased reinsurancecatastrophe coverage for the first and third catastrophic events, and each such coverage allows for one reinstatement upon the payment of reinstatement premiums, which would cover theguaranteed second and fourth catastrophic events. This coverage has been obtained from three contracts as follows:

68.33% of $55 million in excess of $35 million provides coverage on a multi-year basis through May 31, 2019;

31.67% of $55 million in excess of $35 million provides coverage for the 2017-2018 period; and

100% of $55 million in excess of $35event coverage. For all layers purchased between $45 million and in excess of $110 million otherwise recoverable (from the first and second events) provides the third and fourth event coverage for the 2017-2018 period.

For the first two contracts above,projected FHCF retention, to the extent that all of our coverage or a portion thereof is exhausted in a catastrophic event and reinstatement premium is due, we have purchased enough reinstatement premium protection ("RPP") limit to pay the required premium necessary for the reinstatement of these coverages.


Second Layer

Above the first layer, for losses exceeding $90 million, we have purchased a second layerSpecific 3rd and 4th event private market catastrophe excess of loss coverage for losses up to $445 million – in other words, for the next $355 million of losses. This coverage has been obtained from two contracts as follows:

58% of $355$86 million in excess of $90$25 million provides frequency protection for multiple events during the treaty period.

For the FHCF Reimbursement Contract effective June 1, 2021, UPCIC has continued the election of the 90% coverage level. We estimate the FHCF layer will provide approximately $1.963 billion of coverage for UPCIC, which inures to the benefit of the open market coverage secured from private reinsurers.
Secured $383 million of new catastrophe capacity with contractually agreed limits that extend coverage to include the 2022 and 2023 wind seasons. This amount does not include the single limit of $150 million of protection for named windstorm events, which now definitively includes the 2022 wind season and potentially could include the 2023 wind season depending on loss activity in the 2022 wind season, that UPCIC obtained in March 2021 when it entered into a three-year reinsurance agreement with Cosaint Re Pte. Ltd., a reinsurance entity incorporated in Singapore that correspondingly issued notes in a Rule 144A offering to raise proceeds to collateralize its obligations under this agreement.
The first event All States program described above for UPCIC includes coverage from a captive insurance arrangement that UVE established which inures to the benefit of UPCIC. This intercompany transaction provides UPCIC approximately $13.2 million of reinsurance protection on the first layer of UPCIC’s first event All States program. This transaction eliminates in consolidation effectively increasing the first event retention noted above to $58.2 million for the consolidated group in the event this limit is exhausted.

The captive insurance arrangement effective June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2020;2022 was terminated effective December 1, 2021, pursuant to the terms of the agreement. In connection with the termination of the agreement, and

42% according to its terms, certain funds held in trust were released to the beneficiary (i.e., UPCIC) and the balance was remitted to the grantor (i.e., UVE) in December 2021. The termination of $355the agreement results in a first-event All States retention of $58.2 million in excess of $90 million provides coveragefor UPCIC for the 2017-2018 period

of December 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022, which is outside of the traditional Atlantic hurricane season.

Reinsurers

The table below provides the A.M. Best and S&P financial strength ratings for each of the largest third-party reinsurers in UPCIC’s 2021-2022 reinsurance program:

ReinsurerA.M. BestS&P
Allianz Risk TransferA+AA-
Everest ReA+A+
Chubb Tempest Reinsurance Ltd.A++AA
Munich ReA+AA-
Renaissance ReA+A+
Various Lloyd’s of London SyndicatesAA+
Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (1)N/AN/A
(1)No rating is available, because the fund is not rated.

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APPCIC’s 2021-2022 Reinsurance Program
First event All States retention of $2.5 million.
All States first event tower of $38 million with no co-participation in any of the layers and no limitation on loss adjustment expenses while maintaining the same favorable historical deposit premium payment schedules.
Full reinstatement available for all private market first event catastrophe layers for guaranteed second event coverage. For the layer purchased between $2.5 million and the projected FHCF retention, to the extent that all of our coverage or a portion thereof is exhausted in a catastrophic event and reinstatement premium is due, we have purchased reinstatement premium protection insuranceenough RPP limit to pay the required premium necessary for the reinstatement of these coverages. Both of these contracts extend coverage to all states.

Third Layer

Above the first and second layers, we have purchased a third layer of coverage for losses up to $540 million – in other words, for the next $95 million of losses. This coverage was obtained from two contracts as follows:

68.33% of $95 million in excess of $445 million provides coverage on a multi-year basis through May 31, 2019; and

31.67% of $95 million in excess of $445 million provides coverage for the 2017-2018 period.

In this layer, to the extent that all of our coverage or a portion thereof is exhausted in a catastrophic event, we have purchased reinstatement premium protection insurance to pay the required premium necessary for the reinstatement of these coverages. Both of these contracts extend coverage to all states.

Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Layers

In the fourth, fifth and sixth layers, we have purchased reinsurance for $55 million of coverage in excess of $540 million in losses incurred by us (net of the FHCF layer), $193 million of coverage in excess of $595 million in losses incurred by us (net of the FHCF layer), and $125 million of coverage in excess of $788 million, respectively, for a total of $878 million of coverage (net of the FHCF layer) by third-party reinsurers. With respect to the fourth layer, to the extent that all of our coverage or a portion thereof is exhausted in a catastrophic event, we have purchased reinstatement premium protection to pay the required premium necessary for the reinstatement of this coverage. All three layers’ coverage extends to all states.

UPCIC structures its reinsurance coverage into layers and utilizes a cascading feature such that the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth reinsurance layers all attach at $90 million. Any layers above the $90 million attachment point are excess of loss over the immediately preceding layer. If the aggregate limit of the preceding layer is exhausted, the next layer cascades down in its place for future events. This means that, unless losses exhaust the top layer of our coverage, we are exposed to only $35 million in losses, pre-tax, per catastrophe for each of the first four events. In addition to tax benefits that could reduce our ultimate loss, we anticipate that certain fees paid to our subsidiary service providers by our Insurance Entities and, indirectly, our reinsurers, would also increase during an active hurricane season, which could also offset claim-related losses we would have to pay on our insurance policies.

Other States Reinsurance Program

The total cost of UPCIC’s private catastrophe reinsurance program for other states as described below, effective June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018, is $8.9 million. In addition, UPCIC has purchased reinstatement premium protection as described below, the cost of which is $1.85 million.

Effective June 1, 2017 through June 1, 2018, under an excess catastrophe contract specifically covering risks located outside the state of Florida and intended to further reduce UPCIC’s $35 million net retention, as noted above, UPCIC has obtained catastrophe coverage of $30 million in excess of $5 million covering certain loss occurrences, including hurricanes, in states outside of Florida. This catastrophe coverage has a second full limit available with additional premium calculated pro rata as to amount and 100% as to time, as applicable. All catastrophe layers are placed with a cascading feature so that all capacity could be made available in excess of $5 million under certain loss scenarios. Further, UPCIC purchased subsequent catastrophe event excess of loss reinsurance specifically covering risks outside of Florida to cover certain levels of loss through four catastrophe events including hurricanes. Specifically, UPCIC obtained catastrophe coverage that covers 100% of $4,000,000 excess of $1,000,000 in excess of $4,000,000 otherwise recoverable. This coverage has two free reinstatements and a total of $12,000,000 of coverage available to UPCIC.

In certain circumstances involving a first catastrophic event impacting both Florida and other states, UPCIC’s retention could result in pre-tax net liability as low as $5,000,000 – the $35 million net retention under the all states reinsurance program could be offset by as much as $30 million in coverage under the Other States Reinsurance Program – or 1.6% of UPCIC’s statutory policyholders’ surplus as of September 30, 2017.


FHCF

UPCIC’s third-party reinsurance program supplements the FHCF coverage we are required to purchase every year. The limit and retention of the FHCF coverage we receive each year is subject to upward or downward adjustment based on, among other things, submitted exposures to the FHCF by all participants. As of June 1, 2017, we estimate our FHCF coverage includes a maximum provisional limit of 90% of $1,996.5 million, or $1,797 million, in excess of $618 million. The estimated premium that UPCIC plans to cede to the FHCF for the 2017 hurricane season is $124 million.

Coverage purchased from third-party reinsurers, as described above, adjusts to provide coverage for certain losses not otherwise covered by the FHCF. The FHCF coverage cannot be reinstated once exhausted, but it does provide coverage for multiple events. The FHCF coverage extends only to losses to our Florida portfolio due to a declared hurricane that causes storm losses in Florida.

The third-party reinsurance we purchase for UPCIC is therefore net of FHCF recovery. When our FHCF and third-party reinsurance coverages are taken together, UPCIC has reinsurance coverage of up to $2,710 million for the first event, as illustrated by the graphic below. Should a catastrophic event occur, we would retain up to $35 million pre-tax for each catastrophic event, and would also be responsible for any additional losses that exceed our top layer of coverage.

UPCIC All States 1st Event


UPCIC Other States (Non-Florida) 1st Event

APPCIC’s 2017-2018 Reinsurance Program

Third-Party Reinsurance

The total cost of APPCIC’s private catastrophe and multiple line excess reinsurance program, effective June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018, is $1.88 million. In addition, APPCIC has purchased reinstatement premium protection as described below, the cost of which is $59,500. The largest private participants in APPCIC’s reinsurance program include leading reinsurance companies such as Everest Re, Chubb Tempest Re, Hiscox, Hannover Ruck, and Lloyd’s of London syndicates.

APPCIC’s Retention

APPCIC has a net retention of $2 million for all losses per catastrophe event for losses incurred up to a first event loss of $27.6 million. This retention amount is gross of any potential tax benefit we would receive in paying such losses.

First Layer

Immediately above APPCIC’s net retention we have $3.2 million of reinsurance coverage from third-party reinsurers. Specifically, we have purchased reinsurance coverage for the first event, and such coverage allows for one reinstatement upon the payment of reinstatement premiums, which would cover the second and potentially more catastrophic events. We have purchased reinstatement premium protection to pay the required premium necessary for the initial reinstatement of this coverage for a second catastrophic event.

Second and Third Layers

In the second and third layers, we have purchased reinsurance for $1.7 million of coverage in excess of $5.2 million in losses incurred by us (net of the FHCF layer) and $7 million of coverage in excess of $6.9 million in losses incurred by us (net of the FHCF layer), respectively.


APPCIC structures its reinsurance coverage into layers and utilizes a cascading feature such that the second and third reinsurance layers all attach at $2 million. Any layers above the $2 million attachment point are excess of loss over the immediately preceding layer. If the aggregate limit of the preceding layer is exhausted, the next layer cascades down in its place for future events. This means that, unless losses exhaust the top layer of our coverage, we are only exposed to $2 million in losses, pre-tax, per catastrophe for each of the first two events. In addition to tax benefits that could reduce our ultimate loss, we anticipate that certain fees paid to our subsidiary service providers by our Insurance Entities and, indirectly, our reinsurers would also increase during an active hurricane season, which could also offset losses we would have to pay on our insurance policies.

FHCF

APPCIC’s third-party reinsurance program is used to supplement the FHCF reinsurance we are required to purchase every year. The limit and retention of the FHCF coverage we receive each year is subject to upward or downward adjustment based on, among other things, submitted exposures to the FHCF by all participants. As of June 1, 2017, we estimate our FHCF coverage includes a maximum provisional limit of 90% of $15.2 million, or $13.7 million, in excess of $4.7 million. The estimated premium that APPCIC plans to cede to the FHCF for the 2017 hurricane season is $943 thousand. Factoring in our estimated coverage under the FHCF, we purchase coverage alongside our FHCF coverage from third-party reinsurers as described above, which adjusts to provide coverage for certain losses not otherwise covered by the FHCF. The FHCF coverage cannot be reinstated once exhausted, but it does provide coverage for multiple events. The FHCF coverage extends only to losses to our portfolio due to a declared hurricane that causes storm losses in Florida.

The third-party reinsurance we purchase for APPCIC is therefore net of FHCF recovery. When our FHCF and third-party reinsurance coverages are taken together, APPCIC has reinsurance coverage of up to $27.6 million, as illustrated by the graphic below. Should a catastrophic event occur, we would retain $2 million pre-tax for each catastrophic event, and would also be responsible for any additional losses that exceed our top layer of coverage.

APPCIC 1st Event


Multiple Line Excess of Loss

APPCIC also purchases extensive multiple line excess per risk reinsurance with various reinsurers due to the high valuedhigh-value risks it insures in both the personal residential and commercial multiple peril lines of business. Under this multiple line excess per risk contract, APPCIC has coverage of $8.5 million in excess of $500 thousand$0.5 million ultimate net loss for each risk and each property loss, and $1 million in excess of $0.3 million for each casualty loss. A $19.5 million aggregate limit applies to the term of the contract for property relatedproperty-related losses and a $2.0 million aggregate limit applies to the term of the contract for casualty-related losses. This contract also contains a profit sharingprofit-sharing feature available to APPCIC if the contract meets specific performance measures.

Resultsmeasures are met.

For the FHCF Reimbursement Contract effective June 1, 2021, APPCIC has continued the election of Operations — Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Comparedthe 90% coverage level. We estimate the FHCF layer will provide approximately $18.4 million of coverage for APPCIC, which inures to Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

Net income decreased by $16.9the benefit of the open market coverage secured from private reinsurers.


Reinsurers

The table below provides the A.M. Best and S&P financial strength ratings for each of the largest third-party reinsurers in APPCIC’s 2021-2022 reinsurance program:

ReinsurerA.M. BestS&P
Chubb Tempest Reinsurance Ltd.A++AA
Lancashire Insurance Company LimitedAA-
Various Lloyd’s of London SyndicatesAA+
Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (1)N/AN/A
(1)No rating is available, because the fund is not rated.
The total cost of the 2021-2022 reinsurance programs for UPCIC and APPCIC, excluding internal reinsurance discussed above, is projected to be $584 million, or 62.9%, to $10.0 millionrepresenting approximately 35% of estimated direct premium earned for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $26.9 million12-month treaty period.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
Highlights for the three monthsquarter ended September 30, 2016. The decreaseMarch 31, 2022

Approved rate filings are increasing written and earned premium as they take effect and earn in net income was primarily the result of $37 million of net pre-tax storm losses incurred as a result of Hurricane Irma, a Category 4 storm making landfall in the Florida Keys on September 10, 2017. Total premiums earned and other revenues which increased $17.8 million, or 10.3%, over the samepolicy period
Rate increases for Pennsylvania and Indiana were approved and implemented with a number of rate filings underway
Exposure management efforts designed to improve underwriting results are resulting in 2016,a reduction in policy count and related fees
Net investment income increased as market interest rates rise, however the rising interest rates have lowered the market value of our investments resulting in unrealized losses
Losses and LAE, net were more than offset by an increase in losses and loss adjustment expenses for thehigher this quarter compared to the same period last year primarily due to a higher rate of accrual for the current accident year reserves to address trends in 2016. GeneralFlorida
Expense management efforts lowered the expense ratio including lower commission rates on renewals and administrative expenses increased 4.6% overspending discipline
The company continued to return shareholder value with quarterly dividends and modest share repurchases
Demotech, Inc. affirmed the sameFinancial Stability Rating® of A, Exceptional for each of the Insurance Entities



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First quarter in 2016of fiscal 2022 results of operations comparisons are to $57.3 million as comparedfirst quarter of fiscal 2021 (unless otherwise specified).
Results of Operations Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 Compared to $54.7 million, but as a percentage of earned premium decreased from 34.3% to 32.8% this quarter. Diluted earnings per common share decreased by $0.47 to $0.28Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022, was $17.5 million compared to $0.75$26.4 million for the same period in 2021. Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2022 were lower by 0.2% to 31.2 million shares from 31.3 million shares for the same period of the prior year. Diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $0.56 compared to $0.84 for the same period in 2021. Benefiting the quarter were increases in premiums earned, net, an increase in commission revenue, and an increase in net investment income, partially offset by an increase in operating costs and expenses, a decrease in realized gains and an increase in unrealized losses on equity securities. Direct premium earned and premiums earned, net were up 10.4% and 10.6%, respectively, due to premium growth in 15 of the 19 states in which we are licensed and writing during the past 12 months as a result of the decrease inrate increases implemented during 2021 and 2022. The net income. A more detailed discussion of thisloss and other factors follows the table below.

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

PREMIUMS EARNED AND OTHER REVENUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct premiums written

$

274,744

 

 

$

241,888

 

 

$

32,856

 

 

 

13.6

%

Change in unearned premium

 

(19,935

)

 

 

(7,388

)

 

 

(12,547

)

 

 

169.8

%

Direct premium earned

 

254,809

 

 

 

234,500

 

 

 

20,309

 

 

 

8.7

%

Ceded premium earned

 

(80,292

)

 

 

(74,966

)

 

 

(5,326

)

 

 

7.1

%

Premiums earned, net

 

174,517

 

 

 

159,534

 

 

 

14,983

 

 

 

9.4

%

Net investment income (expense)

 

3,085

 

 

 

2,304

 

 

 

781

 

 

 

33.9

%

Net realized gains (losses) on investments

 

803

 

 

 

101

 

 

 

702

 

 

 

695.0

%

Commission revenue

 

5,304

 

 

 

4,603

 

 

 

701

 

 

 

15.2

%

Policy fees

 

4,861

 

 

 

4,226

 

 

 

635

 

 

 

15.0

%

Other revenue

 

1,673

 

 

 

1,668

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

0.3

%

Total premiums earned and other revenues

 

190,243

 

 

 

172,436

 

 

 

17,807

 

 

 

10.3

%

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

116,375

 

 

 

73,548

 

 

 

42,827

 

 

 

58.2

%

General and administrative expenses

 

57,269

 

 

 

54,725

 

 

 

2,544

 

 

 

4.6

%

Total operating costs and expenses

 

173,644

 

 

 

128,273

 

 

 

45,371

 

 

 

35.4

%

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

16,599

 

 

 

44,163

 

 

 

(27,564

)

 

 

-62.4

%

Income tax expense

 

6,635

 

 

 

17,281

 

 

 

(10,646

)

 

 

-61.6

%

NET INCOME

$

9,964

 

 

$

26,882

 

 

$

(16,918

)

 

 

-62.9

%

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

 

251

 

 

 

(491

)

 

 

742

 

 

NM

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

$

10,215

 

 

$

26,391

 

 

$

(16,176

)

 

 

-61.3

%

ForLAE ratio was 68.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022, compared to 59.2% for the same period in 2021 reflecting higher core losses, an increase in excess weather events beyond those expected, and higher prior years’ reserve development. As a result of the above and further explained below, the combined ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was 97.9% compared to 93.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Also see the discussion above under “Overview—Trends.”

A detailed discussion of our results of operations follows the table below (in thousands, except per share data).
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
 20222021$%
PREMIUMS EARNED AND OTHER REVENUES
Direct premiums written$396,481 $365,314 $31,167 8.5 %
Change in unearned premium18,122 10,292 7,830 76.1 %
Direct premium earned414,603 375,606 38,997 10.4 %
Ceded premium earned(145,539)(132,301)(13,238)10.0 %
Premiums earned, net269,064 243,305 25,759 10.6 %
Net investment income4,042 2,986 1,056 35.4 %
Net realized gains (losses) on investments58 542 (484)(89.3)%
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) of equity securities(3,396)(494)(2,902)587.4 %
Commission revenue11,161 9,126 2,035 22.3 %
Policy fees4,779 5,387 (608)(11.3)%
Other revenue1,774 1,905 (131)(6.9)%
Total premiums earned and other revenues287,482 262,757 24,725 9.4 %
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES  
Losses and loss adjustment expenses185,106 143,963 41,143 28.6 %
General and administrative expenses78,297 82,423 (4,126)(5.0)%
Total operating costs and expenses263,403 226,386 37,017 16.4 %
Interest and amortization of debt issuance costs1,608 20 1,588 7,940.0 %
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES22,471 36,351 (13,880)(38.2)%
Income tax expense (benefit)4,934 9,943 (5,009)(50.4)%
NET INCOME (LOSS)$17,537 $26,408 $(8,871)(33.6)%
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes(42,910)(16,910)(26,000)153.8 %
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$(25,373)$9,498 $(34,871)NM
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE DATA:  
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share$0.56 $0.84 $(0.28)(33.3)%
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding31,227 31,277 (50)(0.2)%
NM – Not Meaningful
Direct premiums written increased by $31.2 million, or 8.5%, for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, driven by premium growth within our Florida business of $27.4 million, or 8.9%, and premium growth in our other states business of $3.7 million, or 6.4%, as compared to the same period of the prior year. Rate increases approved in 2020 and 2021 for Florida and for certain other states, as discussed below, were the principal driver of higher written premiums. In total policies in force declined 26,848, or
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2.8%, from 943,593 at December 31, 2021 to 916,745 at March 31, 2022. A summary of the recent rate increases which are driving increases in written premium are as follows:

In December 2020, the FLOIR approved an overall 7.0% rate increase for UPCIC on Florida personal residential homeowners’ line of business, effective December 2020 for new business and March 2021 for renewals.
In September 2021, the FLOIR approved an overall 14.9% rate increase for UPCIC on Florida personal residential homeowners’ line of business, effective September 2021 for new business and November 2021 for renewals.
In December 2021, the FLOIR approved an overall 3.9% rate increase for UPCIC on Florida personal residential homeowners’ line of business, effective January 2022 for new business and March 2022 for renewals.
In addition, during the past year, rate increases for UPCIC were approved in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
These rate increases are applied on new business submissions and renewals from the effective date of their renewal and then are earned subsequently over the policy period. The recent rate increases in Florida are in response to rising claim costs driven by higher costs of material and labor associated with claims, the cost of weather events, the rising cost of catastrophe and other reinsurance protecting policyholders and, more importantly, the impact of “social inflation” on claims as claim settlements increasingly have involved inflated demands, representation and litigation. In addition, the Insurance Entities’ policies provide for coverage limits to be adjusted at renewal based on third-party data sources that monitor factors such as changes in costs for residential building materials and labor.
During 2022, management continued efforts to prudently manage policy counts and exposures intended to slow the growth of written premiums relating to new business compared to prior years while the above rate increases are taking effect. Reduced new business writings, declines in renewal retentions during 2022 and the impact of selected policy non-renewals, has resulted in a decrease in policies in force of 26,848, or 2.8%, from 943,593 at December 31, 2021 to 916,745 at March 31, 2022. Direct premiums written continue to increase across the majority of states in which we conduct business. As a result of our business strategy, rate changes and disciplined underwriting initiatives, we have seen a decrease in policy count, but an increase in in-force premium and total insured value in a majority of states for the past three years. In total, we wrote policies in 19 states during each of the first quarters of 2022 and 2021. In addition, we are authorized to do business in Tennessee and Wisconsin and are proceeding with product filings in those states. At March 31, 2022, policies in force decreased 59,505 policies, or 6.1%, premium in force increased 10.5%$154.5 million, or 10.0%, and total insured value increased $13.8 billion, or 4.5%, compared to $238.3 millionMarch 31, 2021.
The following table provides direct premiums written for Florida and Other States for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in statesthousands):
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022March 31, 2021Growth
year over year
StateDirect
 Premiums Written
%Direct
 Premiums
Written
%$%
Florida$334,437 84.4 %$307,011 84.0 %$27,426 8.9 %
Other states62,044 15.6 %58,303 16.0 %3,741 6.4 %
Total$396,481 100.0 %$365,314 100.0 %$31,167 8.5 %

We seek to prudently grow and generate long-term rate adequate premium in each state where we offer policies. Our diversification strategy seeks to increase business outside of Florida and to improve geographical distribution within Florida.Premium growth outside Florida is a measure monitored by management in its efforts to meet that objective.
Direct premium earned increased 38.8% to $36.4 million. Premiums earned, net inby $39.0 million, or 10.4%, for the current period reflectquarter ended March 31, 2022, reflecting the earning of premiums written over the past 12 months including the benefit of rate changes.
Reinsurance enables our Insurance Entities to limit potential exposures to catastrophic events and any changesother covered events. Ceded premium represents premiums paid to reinsurers for this protection and is a cost which reduces net written and net earned premiums. Ceded premium earned increased $13.2 million, or 10.0%, for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, as compared to the same period of the prior year. The increase in rates orreinsurance costs reflects an increase in the value of exposures we insure; increased pricing when compared to the expired reinsurance program and differences in the structure and design of the respective programs. Reinsurance costs, as a percentage of direct premium earned, decreased from 35.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2021 to 35.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2022, primarily due to $2.6 million of reinstatement premiums related to Hurricane Sally recorded in the prior year quarter. Reinsurance costs associated with each year’s reinsurance program are earned over the annual policy count during that time. period which typically runs from June 1st to May 31s.. See the discussion above for the Insurance Entities’ 2021-2022 reinsurance programs and “Item 1—Note 4 (Reinsurance).”
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Premiums earned, net were $174.5of ceded premium earned, grew by 10.6%, or $25.8 million, to $269.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $159.5March 31, 2022, reflecting an increase in direct premium earned offset by increased costs for reinsurance.
Net investment income was $4.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in net earned premiums of $15.0March 31, 2022, compared to $3.0 million or 9.4%, includes an increase in direct earned premiums of $20.3 million offset by an increase in ceded earned premiums of $5.3 million. Direct written premiums increased $32.9 million, or 13.6%, due in part to an increase in Florida business of $22.7 million, or 10.5%, over the prior period and an increase in other states of $10.2 million, or 38.8% overfor the same period in 2016.2021, an increase of $1.1 million, or 35.4%. In each state the Company writes business, direct premiumsfourth quarter of 2021, we saw increases in investment yields as the Federal Reserve took action to address the market concerns of inflation and employment. As a result, liquidity generated by our portfolio from interest payments, principal repayments and new investments are being invested at higher rates, resulting in overall increased month over month during 2017investment returns on our portfolio.
Total invested assets were $1,085.6 million as of March 31, 2022 compared to 2016. At September 30, 2017, direct premium in-force was $1.035 billion versus $945$1,093.7 million at September 30, 2016.


Our reinsurance programs run from June 1 to Mayas of December 31, of the following year.2021. The net increase in ceded earned premiums of $5.3 milliondecrease is attributable to increased costs associated with our 2017/2018 reinsurance program. The increase in ceded premiums earned was due to increased ceded exposure from policy growth,unrealized losses, which increased total policy insured value, our reinsurance limits and costs associated with lower reinsurance attachment points for our growth. In addition, during the third quarter of 2017 the Company recorded ceded written premium of $7.3 million to adjust the Company’s participation in the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund of which $2.4 million was earned during the quarter as compared to an insignificant adjustment in 2016.

Net investment income was $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $2.3 million for the same three months in 2016. The increase in net investment income of $0.8 million is the result of an increase in fixed maturities, favorable market trends and actions taken to increase yield by investing funds along with maturities in higher yielding securities while maintaining high credit quality. Total average investments were $644.1 million with an average credit rating of AA- during the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 and lower cash balances. Cash and cash equivalents were $165.4 million at March 31, 2022 compared to $634.4$250.5 million with an average credit ratingat December 31, 2021, a decrease of AA- for34.0%. This decrease is largely attributable to changes in operational cash flows since year end. Cash and cash equivalents are invested short term until needed to settle loss and LAE payments, reinsurance premium payments and operating cash needs or until they are deployed by our investment advisors.

Yields from cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and the same periodavailable-for-sale debt portfolio are dependent on the composition of the portfolio, future market forces, monetary policy and interest rate policy from the Federal Reserve. During most of 2021, the Federal Reserve broadly maintained lower interest rates, which impacted the effective yields on newly purchased available-for-sale debt securities and overnight cash purchases and short-term investments. This overall trend changed in 2016.

late 2021 and into 2022 as inflation worries began to impact the financial markets, including the markets’ concern over future Federal Reserve actions of rate hikes and other actions to address inflation concerns. As a result, we saw increased yields on securities purchased in late 2021 and 2022 and increased unrealized losses on our portfolio, reflected after-tax in the equity section of our balance sheet as increased market yields negatively impacted the fair value of much of our available-for-sale debt securities.

We sell investmentinvestments, including securities, from our investment portfolio of securities available for sale from time to time when opportunities ariseto meet our investment objectives or circumstances could resulttake advantage of market opportunities. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, sales of available-for-sale debt securities resulted in greaternet realized losses if held. We soldof $0.2 million and sales of equity securities resulted in net realized gains of $0.3 million, generating total net realized gains of $0.1 million during the first quarter of 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, sales of available-for-sale debt securities resulted in net realized losses of $0.2 million, sales of equity securities resulted in net realized gains of $0.3 million and the sale of an investment real estate property resulted in a realized gain of $0.4 million, in total generating net realized gains of $0.5 million. See “Item 1—Note 3 (Investments).”
There was a $3.4 million net unrealized loss in equity securities available for sale during the three months ended September 30, 2017, generating net realized gains of $803 thousandMarch 31, 2022 compared to a $0.5 million net realized gains of $101 thousand forunrealized loss in equity securities during the three months ended September 30, 2016.

March 31, 2021. Net change in unrealized gains or losses reflected on the income statement are the result of changes in the fair market value of our equity securities during the period for securities still held at the end of the reported period and the reversal of unrealized gains or losses for securities sold during the period. See “Item 1—Note 3 (Investments).”

Commission revenue is comprised principally of brokerage commissions we earn from third-party reinsurers (excluding the FHCF) on reinsurance placed for the Insurance Entities. Commission revenue is earned pro-rata over the reinsurance policy period which runs from June 1st to May 31st of the following year. For the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022, commission revenue was $5.3$11.2 million, compared to $4.6$9.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2021. The increase in commission revenue of $701 thousand,$2.0 million, or 15.2%22.3%, for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022 was primarily due to increased commissions from third-party reinsurers earned on increased reinsurance premiums which is attributable due to growth in our insured values for this year’s reinsurance program as well as the difference in pricing and structure associated with our reinsurance program when compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016 was the result of overall changes in the structure of the reinsurance programs in effect, the amount of premiums paid for reinsurance on our growing exposures and the types of reinsurance contracts used in each program.

prior year.

Policy fees were $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, were $4.9 millionMarch 31, 2022 compared to $4.2$5.4 million for the same period in 2016.2021. The increasedecrease of $635 thousand,$0.6 million, or 15.0%11.3%, was the result of an increasea decrease in the combined total number of new and renewal policies written during the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2016.

2021 in states where we are permitted to charge this fee.

Other revenue, for each of the three months ended September 30, 2017 and for the same period in 2016 was $1.7 million. Otherrepresenting revenue represents revenue from policy installment fees, premium financing and other miscellaneous income.

Losses and LAE, net of reinsurance were $116.4income, was $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022 compared to $73.5$1.9 million duringfor the same period in 20162021.


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The following table presents losses and LAE incurred on a direct, ceded and net basis expressed in dollars and as followsa percent of the respective amounts of premiums earned. These amounts are further categorized as i) core losses, ii) weather events for the current accident year and iii) prior years’ reserve development (dollars in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

Direct

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

 

Ceded

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

 

Net

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

Premiums earned

$

254,809

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

80,292

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

174,517

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hurricane Irma losses and loss adjustment

    expenses

$

452,000

 

 

 

177.4

%

 

$

415,000

 

 

 

516.8

%

 

$

37,000

 

 

 

21.2

%

All other losses and loss adjustment

    expenses

 

79,268

 

 

 

31.1

%

 

 

(107

)

 

 

(0.1

%)

 

 

79,375

 

 

 

45.5

%

Total losses and loss adjustment expenses

$

531,268

 

 

 

208.5

%

 

$

414,893

 

 

 

516.7

%

 

$

116,375

 

 

 

66.7

%


Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

Direct

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

 

Ceded

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

 

Net

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

DirectLoss RatioCededLoss RatioNetLoss Ratio

Premiums earned

$

234,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

74,966

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

159,534

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums earned$414,603  $145,539  $269,064  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expenses:Loss and loss adjustment expenses:      
Core lossesCore losses$179,950 43.4 %$44 — %$179,906 66.9 %
Weather events*Weather events*4,545 1.1 %— — %4,545 1.7 %
Prior years’ reserve developmentPrior years’ reserve development10,660 2.6 %10,005 6.9 %655 0.2 %

Total losses and loss adjustment expenses

$

73,487

 

 

 

31.3

%

 

$

(61

)

 

 

(0.1

%)

 

$

73,548

 

 

 

46.1

%

Total losses and loss adjustment expenses$195,155 47.1 %$10,049 6.9 %$185,106 68.8 %
*Includes only current year weather events beyond those expected.*Includes only current year weather events beyond those expected.


 Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
 DirectLoss RatioCededLoss RatioNetLoss Ratio
Premiums earned$375,606  $132,301  $243,305  
Loss and loss adjustment expenses:      
Core losses$145,228 38.7 %$28 — %$145,200 59.7 %
Weather events*— — — — — — 
Prior years’ reserve development92,070 24.5 %93,307 70.5 %(1,237)(0.5)%
Total losses and loss adjustment expenses$237,298 63.2 %$93,335 70.5 %$143,963 59.2 %
*Includes only current year weather events beyond those expected.
See “Item 1 — 1—Note 6 (Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses)” for change in liability for unpaid losses and LAE.

Losses and LAE were significantly affected this quarter by Hurricane Irma. For the third quarter of 2017 the Company recorded gross

Management looks at losses and LAE in three areas, as described below and represented in the tables above, each of $452.0which has different drivers that impact reported results. As a result, these components of losses and LAE are described separately. Overall losses and LAE, net of reinsurance recoveries, were $185.1 million resulting from Hurricane Irma. The Company’s reinsurance program limitedin a 68.8% net losses from Hurricane Irma to $37 million adding 21.2 percentage points to the net lossesloss and LAE ratio for the quarter. Under the Company’s reinsurance program UPCIC cedes losses and LAE greater than $35quarter ended March 31, 2022. This compares to $144.0 million resulting in all states up to a maximum of $2.71 billion and


APPCIC cedes losses and LAE greater than $2 million up to a maximum amount of $27.6 million. The Company’s reinsurance protection performed as expected by reducing the59.2% net loss and LAE exposure to the maximum retained limits, as stated above, and will provide full reinsurance capacity of $2.71 billion for UPCIC and $27.6 million for APPCICratio for the remainder of the 2017/2018 hurricane season. See UPCIC’s and APPCIC’s 2017-2018 Reinsurance Program for a discussion of the Company’s reinsurance program.

All other netquarter ended March 31, 2021.


The factors impacting losses and LAE are as follows:

Core losses
Our core losses consist of all losses and LAE for the current year excluding both weather events for the current year beyond those anticipated in our regular accrual process and prior years’ reserve development. Core losses were 43.4% of direct premium earned for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 compared to 38.7% for the same period in 2021. These losses and loss ratios benefit from the potential profits generated through the management of claims by our claims adjusting affiliate, including claim fees ceded to reinsurers, which are described below, reducing core losses. The core loss ratio for 2021 and 2022 reflects actions taken by management to increase its loss pick to accrue for current accident year reserves. The trend in core losses and LAE is increasing year over year as the claims environment in Florida continues to deteriorate. Also see the discussion above under “Overview—Trends.” Core losses also increase as premium volume increases year over year.

Weather events beyond those expected
There were $4.5 million of weather events beyond those expected and included in the core losses during the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
There were no weather events beyond those expected during the quarter ended March 31, 2021.
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Prior years’ reserve development
Two drivers influence the amounts recorded as prior years’ reserve development, namely: (i) changes to prior estimates of direct and net ultimate losses on prior accident years excluding major hurricanes and (ii) changes to prior estimates of direct and net ultimate losses on hurricanes.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, prior years’ reserve development totaled $10.7 million of direct losses and $0.7 million of net unfavorable loss development after the benefit of reinsurance.

For hurricanes, prior years’ reserve development for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 was $79.4the result of a direct increase in the ultimate losses of $10.7 million offset by ceded hurricane losses of $10.0 million resulting in net unfavorable development of $0.7 million. Direct and net losses increased for Hurricanes Irma and Matthew. Hurricane Irma direct losses increased $10.6 million and net losses increased $0.6 million. Hurricane Matthew direct and net losses increased $0.1 million.
Excluding hurricanes, there was no prior years’ reserve development for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2021, direct prior years’ reserve development of $92.1 million, less $93.3 million ceded, resulted in $1.2 million net development.

Prior years’ reserve development for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 was the result of a gross increase in the ultimate losses for Hurricane Sally of $92 million. Changes to ceded reserves on prior years’ hurricanes exceeded gross development by $1.2 million, resulting in net favorable development on prior years’ reserve development. There was an increase in ceded reserves on Hurricane Sally as a result of recoveries on losses outside of Florida, which have a lower attachment point, offset by a reduction in Hurricane Irma recoveries representing previously ceded losses not subject to recovery. As a result, net prior years’ reserve development was favorable.
Excluding hurricanes, there was no prior years’ reserve development for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.
The financial benefit generated by our claims adjusting affiliate from the management of claims, including claim fees ceded by our Insurance Entities to reinsurers, was $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022, compared to $73.5$8.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021, driven by the recoveries from reinsurers and internal claim services. The benefit was recorded in the condensed consolidated financial statements as a reduction to losses and LAE.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, general and administrative expenses were $78.3 million compared to $82.4 million during the same period in 2016,2021, as follows (dollars in thousands):
 Three Months Ended  
 March 31,Change
 20222021$%
 $Ratio$Ratio  
Premiums earned, net$269,064  $243,305  $25,759 10.6 %
General and administrative expenses:      
Policy acquisition costs54,723 20.3 %56,458 23.2 %(1,735)(3.1)%
Other operating costs23,574 8.8 %25,965 10.7 %(2,391)(9.2)%
Total general and administrative expenses$78,297 29.1 %$82,423 33.9 %$(4,126)(5.0)%
General and administrative expenses decreased by $4.1 million, which reflects $11was the result of a decrease in policy acquisition costs of $1.7 million and other operating costs of incremental losses$2.4 million. The total general and LAE recorded for severe weather events occurring during 2016 through September, including Hurricane Hermine. The severe weather events in 2016 added 6.9 percentage points to the net losses and LAEadministrative expense ratio was 29.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2016. BeginningMarch 31, 2022 compared to 33.9% for the same period in 2021.

The decrease in policy acquisition costs of $1.7 million reflects a reduction in the second quartercommission rate paid to agents on the renewal of 2017, the Company added 1.8Florida policies which was reduced by 2 percentage points to its underlying quarterly10% effective April 1, 2021. The commission rate paid to agents on the renewal of Florida polices will be reduced by an additional 2 percentage points to 8% effective May 1, 2022, which will benefit future periods as the new rate structure applies prospectively. The decrease in policy acquisition costs as a percentage of premiums earned, net lossesduring the quarter is primarily due to the reduction in commissions paid to agents.
The decrease in other operating costs of $2.4 million primarily reflects lower employee benefits and performance bonus accruals. The other operating cost ratio was 8.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to 10.7% for the same period in 2021. This reduction reflects several factors including economies of scale as we continue to grow premium, and efficiencies gained from leveraging technology and spending discipline.
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As a result of the above, the combined ratio for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 was 97.9% compared to 93.1% for the same period in 2021. The increase was the result of a decrease in the general and administrative expense ratio offset by an increase in the loss and LAE ratio to account for theas described above.
Interest and amortization of debt issuance costs increased frequency of severe weather experienced in recent years.

The trend in the Company’s underlying losses and LAE ratio also reflects continued geographic expansion into states outside of Florida where non-catastrophe loss ratios are generally higher than in Florida and the marketplace dynamics inside of Florida including challenges faced by insurers when policyholders assign benefits underlying their policies to third parties.

General and administrative expenses were $57.3$1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $54.7 million duringMarch 31, 2022. The increase in interest and amortization of debt issuance costs is the same periodresult of an increase in 2016the outstanding debt as follows (dollars in thousands):

a result of our fourth quarter of 2021 borrowing. See “Item 1—Note 7 (Long-term debt)” for additional details.

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

 

$

 

 

Ratio

 

 

$

 

 

Ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums earned, net

$

174,517

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

159,534

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

14,983

 

 

 

9.4

%

General and administrative expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Policy acquisition costs

 

35,304

 

 

 

20.2

%

 

 

32,216

 

 

 

20.2

%

 

 

3,088

 

 

 

9.6

%

Other operating costs

 

21,965

 

 

 

12.6

%

 

 

22,509

 

 

 

14.1

%

 

 

(544

)

 

 

(2.4

%)

Total general and administrative expenses

$

57,269

 

 

 

32.8

%

 

$

54,725

 

 

 

34.3

%

 

$

2,544

 

 

 

4.6

%

For the three months ended September 30, 2017, general and administrative expenses were $57.3 million, compared to $54.7Income tax expense was $4.9 million for the same period in 2016. The increase in general and administrative costsquarter ended March 31, 2022 compared to an income tax expense of $2.6$9.9 million wasfor the result of increases in acquisition costs of $3.1 million due to increased premium volume. The increases were, offset by decreases in other operating costs of $0.5 million due to a decrease in performance bonuses, consulting fees and a reduction in amounts spent on insurance swap contracts which was offset by an increase in stock-based compensation. Overall, the expense ratio (general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net earned premiums) benefited from economies of scale as general and administrative expenses did not increase at the samequarter ended March 31, 2021. Our effective tax rate as revenues. As a result, the expense ratio as a percentage of net earnings(“ETR”) decreased to 32.8%22.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2022, as compared to 34.3% for the same period in 2016.

Income tax expense decreased by $10.6 million, or 61.6%,27.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2017, when compared with the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2021. The decrease in income tax is primarily theETR decreased as a result of a decrease inlower ratio of permanent items relative to the amount of income before taxes, principally non-deductible compensation, and a higher level of discrete tax benefits primarily due an increase in the Florida corporate income taxes. The effective tax rate increased slightly to 40.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to 39.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

enacted on January 1, 2022.

Other comprehensive income,loss, net of taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2022, was $0.3$42.9 million compared to aother comprehensive loss of $0.5$16.9 million for the same period in 2016. Other comprehensive income (loss) represents after tax2021, reflecting after-tax changes to equity which are not recognized in net income, including changes in the fair value of available-for-sale debt securities available for sale held in our investment portfolio and any reclassifications out of cumulativeaccumulated other comprehensive income for available-for-sale debt securities sold. See “Item 1 — 1—Note 11 (Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)).”


Results of Operations—Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

Net income decreased by $15.2 million, or 17.7%, to $70.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $85.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in net income was primarily the result of $37 million of net pre-tax storm losses incurred as a result of Hurricane Irma. Total premiums earned and other revenues increased by $43.9 million or 8.7% over the prior year these revenues were offset by total operating costs and expenses, which increased by $72.2 million, or 19.7% over the prior year. Expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, include losses and LAE of $37 million net for Hurricane Irma and an increase to the Company’s core loss ratio for accident year 2017. Diluted earnings per common share decreased by $0.45 to $1.96 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $2.41 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as a result of the decrease in net income. A more detailed discussion of this and other factors follows the table below.

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

PREMIUMS EARNED AND OTHER REVENUES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct premiums written

$

816,350

 

 

$

741,782

 

 

$

74,568

 

 

 

10.1

%

Change in unearned premium

 

(80,543

)

 

 

(59,211

)

 

 

(21,332

)

 

 

36.0

%

Direct premium earned

 

735,807

 

 

 

682,571

 

 

 

53,236

 

 

 

7.8

%

Ceded premium earned

 

(230,722

)

 

 

(214,128

)

 

 

(16,594

)

 

 

7.7

%

Premiums earned, net

 

505,085

 

 

 

468,443

 

 

 

36,642

 

 

 

7.8

%

Net investment income (expense)

 

9,012

 

 

 

6,051

 

 

 

2,961

 

 

 

48.9

%

Net realized gains (losses) on investments

 

2,450

 

 

 

1,344

 

 

 

1,106

 

 

 

82.3

%

Commission revenue

 

14,546

 

 

 

12,927

 

 

 

1,619

 

 

 

12.5

%

Policy fees

 

14,594

 

 

 

13,093

 

 

 

1,501

 

 

 

11.5

%

Other revenue

 

4,917

 

 

 

4,827

 

 

 

90

 

 

 

1.9

%

Total premiums earned and other revenues

 

550,604

 

 

 

506,685

 

 

 

43,919

 

 

 

8.7

%

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

267,129

 

 

 

199,749

 

 

 

67,380

 

 

 

33.7

%

General and administrative expenses

 

171,582

 

 

 

166,780

 

 

 

4,802

 

 

 

2.9

%

Total operating costs and expenses

 

438,711

 

 

 

366,529

 

 

 

72,182

 

 

 

19.7

%

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

111,893

 

 

 

140,156

 

 

 

(28,263

)

 

 

-20.2

%

Income tax expense

 

41,354

 

 

 

54,400

 

 

 

(13,046

)

 

 

-24.0

%

NET INCOME

$

70,539

 

 

$

85,756

 

 

$

(15,217

)

 

 

-17.7

%

Other comprehensive income, net of taxes

 

4,201

 

 

 

5,631

 

 

 

(1,430

)

 

 

-25.4

%

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

$

74,740

 

 

$

91,387

 

 

$

(16,647

)

 

 

-18.2

%

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, our growth in written premium in both Florida increased 6.8% to $718.2 million and in states outside Florida increased 41.7% to $98.2 million. Premiums earned, net in the current period reflect premiums written over the past 12 months and any changes in rates or policy count during that time. Premiums earned, net were $505.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $468.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in net earned premiums of $36.6 million, or 7.8%, includes an increase in direct earned premiums of $53.2 million and an increase in ceded earned premiums of $16.6 million. Direct written premiums increased $74.6 million, or 10.1%, which consisted of an increase in Florida business of $45.7 million, or 6.8% over the prior year, and an increase in other states business of $28.9 million, or 41.7%, over the same period in 2016. In each state the Company writes business, direct premiums increased month over month during 2017 as compared to 2016. At September 30, 2017, direct premium in-force was $1.035 billion versus $945 million at September 30, 2016.

Our reinsurance programs run from June 1 to May 31 of the following year. Ceded premium earned was $230.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $214.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The net increase in ceded earned premiums of $16.6 million is attributable to increased costs associated with our 2017/2018 reinsurance program. The increase in ceded premiums earned was due to increased ceded exposure from policy growth. In addition, during the third quarter of 2017 the Company recorded ceded written premium of $7.3 million to adjust the Company’s participation in the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund of which $2.4 million was earned during the quarter as compared to an insignificant adjustment in 2016.

Net investment income was $9.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $6.0 million for the same nine months in 2016. The increase in net investment income of $3.0 million is the result of an increase in fixed maturities, favorable market trends and actions taken to increase yield by investing funds along with maturities in higher yielding securities while maintaining high credit quality. Total average investments were $651.7 million with an average credit rating of AA- during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $576.1 million with an average credit rating of AA- for the same period in 2016.


We sell investment securities from our portfolio of securities available for sale from time to time when opportunities arise or circumstances could result in greater losses if held. We sold investment securities available for sale during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 generating net realized gains of $2.5 million compared to net realized gains of $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Commission revenue is comprised principally of brokerage commissions we earn from reinsurers on reinsurance placed for the Insurance Entities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 commission revenue was $14.5 million, compared to $12.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in commission revenue of $1.6 million, or 12.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was the result of overall changes in the structure of the reinsurance programs in effect, the amount of premiums paid for reinsurance on our growing exposures and the types of reinsurance contracts used in each program.

Policy fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, were $14.6 million as compared to $13.1 million for the same period in 2016. The increase of $1.5 million, or 11.5%, was the result of an increase in the number of policies written during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016.

Other revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $4.9 million and for the same period in 2016 was $4.8 million. Other revenue represents revenue from premium financing and other miscellaneous income. The increase of $90 thousand, or 1.9%, was the result of an increase in the number of financed policies.

Losses and LAE, net of reinsurance were $267.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $199.7 million during the same period in 2016 as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

Direct

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

 

Ceded

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

 

Net

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

Premiums earned

$

735,807

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

230,722

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

505,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hurricane Irma losses and loss adjustment

    expenses

$

452,000

 

 

 

61.4

%

 

$

415,000

 

 

 

179.9

%

 

$

37,000

 

 

 

7.3

%

All other losses and loss adjustment

    expenses

 

235,707

 

 

 

32.0

%

 

 

5,578

 

 

 

2.4

%

 

 

230,129

 

 

 

45.6

%

Total losses and loss adjustment expenses

$

687,707

 

 

 

93.4

%

 

$

420,578

 

 

 

182.3

%

 

$

267,129

 

 

 

52.9

%

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

 

Direct

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

 

Ceded

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

 

Net

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

Premiums earned

$

682,571

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

214,128

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

468,443

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total losses and loss adjustment expenses

$

198,069

 

 

 

29.0

%

 

$

(1,680

)

 

 

(0.8

%)

 

$

199,749

 

 

 

42.6

%

See “Item 1 — Note 6 (Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses)” for change in liability for unpaid losses and LAE.

Duringadditional information about the nine months ended September 30, 2017 the Company recorded gross losses and LAE of $452.0 million resulting from Hurricane Irma. The Company’s reinsurance program limited losses from Hurricane Irma to $37 million adding 7.3 percentage points to the net losses and LAE ratio for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017. Under the Company’s reinsurance program UPCIC cedes losses and LAE greater than $35 million in all states up to a maximum of $2.71 billion and APPCIC cedes all losses and LAE greater than $2 million up to a maximum amount of $27.6 million. The Company’s reinsurance protection performed as expected by reducing the net loss and LAE exposure to the maximum retained limits, as stated above, and will provide full reinsurance capacity of $2.71 billion for UPCIC and $27.6 million for APPCIC for the remainder of the 2017/2018 hurricane season. See UPCIC’s and APPCIC’s 2017-2018 Reinsurance Program for a discussion of the Company’s reinsurance program.

Allamounts comprising other net losses and LAE, net was $230.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $199.7 million during the same period in 2016. The increase reflects general growth and an increase in the underlying losses and LAE ratio of 3.0 percentage points.

The trend in the Company’s underlying losses and LAE ratio presented in the table above reflects continued geographic expansion into states outside of Florida where non-catastrophe loss ratios are generally higher than in Florida and the marketplace dynamics inside of Florida including challenges faced by insurers when policyholders assign benefits underlying their policies to third parties.


General and administrative expenses were $171.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $166.8 million during the same period in 2016 as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

 

$

 

 

Ratio

 

 

$

 

 

Ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums earned, net

$

505,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

468,443

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

36,642

 

 

 

7.8

%

General and administrative expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Policy acquisition costs

 

100,754

 

 

 

20.0

%

 

 

92,455

 

 

 

19.7

%

 

 

8,299

 

 

 

9.0

%

Other operating costs

 

70,828

 

 

 

14.0

%

 

 

74,325

 

 

 

15.9

%

 

 

(3,497

)

 

 

(4.7

%)

Total general and administrative expenses

$

171,582

 

 

 

34.0

%

 

$

166,780

 

 

 

35.6

%

 

$

4,802

 

 

 

2.9

%

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, general and administrative expenses were $171.6 million, compared to $166.8 million for the same period in 2016. The net increase in total general and administrative expenses of $4.8 million was the result of increases in acquisition costs of $8.3 million, due to increased premium volume, offset by a net decrease in other operating costs of $3.5 million, due to a reduction in stock-based compensation, a reduction in amounts spent on insurance swap contracts and lower consulting and legal fees, partially offset by increases in advertising to promote growth within and outside Florida. Overall, the expense ratio (general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net earned premiums) benefited from economies of scale as general and administrative expenses did not increase at the same rate as revenues. As a result, the expense ratio as a percentage of net earnings decreased to 34.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 35.6% for the same period in 2016.

Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 decreased by $13.0 million, or 24.0%, when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017, primarily as a result of a decrease incomprehensive income before income taxes, offset by the benefit derived from two discrete items. The first was a credit to income tax expense of $0.8 million for excess tax benefits resulting from stock-based awards that vested and/or were exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. This credit to income tax expense represents the application of a new accounting pronouncement. Prior to 2017, excess benefits were recorded in stockholders’ equity. The other discrete item is a credit to income tax expense of $1.2 million resulting from anticipated recoveries of income taxes paid for the 2014-2015 tax years. Collectively, these discrete items, lowered our effective tax rate to 37.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to 38.8% for the nine months ended nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Other comprehensive income,(loss), net of taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $4.2 million compared to $5.6 million for the same period in 2016. Other comprehensive income (loss) represents after tax changes to equity which are not recognized in net income, including changes in the fair valuethese periods.

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Contents


Analysis of Financial Condition—As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 Compared to December 31, 2016

2021

We believe that cash flows generated from operations will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements for at least the next twelve months. Our policy is toWe invest amounts considered to be in excess of current working capital requirements.

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

As of

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

March 31,December 31,

Type of Investment

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Type of Investment20222021

Fixed maturities

 

$

609,179

 

 

$

584,361

 

Available-for-sale debt securitiesAvailable-for-sale debt securities$1,014,677 $1,040,455 

Equity securities

 

 

26,075

 

 

 

50,803

 

Equity securities65,126 47,334 

Short-term investments

 

 

 

 

 

5,002

 

Investment real estate, net

 

 

16,324

 

 

 

11,435

 

Investment real estate, net5,845 5,891 

Total

 

$

651,578

 

 

$

651,601

 

Total$1,085,648 $1,093,680 

See “Item 1 —1—Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows” and “Item 1—Note 3 (Investments)” for explanations ofon changes in investments.

Prepaid reinsurance premiums represent the portion of unearned ceded written premiumspremium that will be earned pro-rata over the coverage period inof our reinsurance program, which runs from June 1st to May 31st of the future.following year. The increasedecrease of $88.1$131.6 million to $212.5$109.4 million as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022 was due primarily to the amortization of ceded written premium for the reinsurance costs relating to our 2017-20182021-2022 catastrophe reinsurance program beginning June 1, 2017.

earned during the period.

Reinsurance recoverable represents the estimated amount of paid and unpaid losses, LAE and LAEother expenses that are recoverableexpected to be recovered from reinsurers. The increasedecrease of $412.6$80.9 million to $412.7$104.7 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 was primarily due to Hurricane Irma.

the collections of amounts recoverable from reinsurers relating to settled claims from hurricanes and covered by our reinsurance contracts.

Premiums receivable, net, represents amounts receivable from policyholders. The increasedecrease in premiums receivable, net of $12.9$3.3 million to $66.7$61.7 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 relates to bothconsumer payment behavior of our business. The amount of direct premiums written during a calendar year tends to increase just prior to the growth insecond quarter and seasonality oftends to decrease approaching the Company’s business including increased consumer demand during storm periods.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities represent temporary differences between U.S. GAAP and the tax basis of the Company's assets and liabilities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, deferred tax assets decreased by $5.4 million to $5.3 million, primarily due to an increase in deferred policy acquisition costs and decrease in unrealized gains and losses.

fourth quarter.

Deferred policy acquisition costs increased $11.0(“DPAC”) decreased by $5.2 million to $75.9$103.6 million as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022, which is in lineconsistent with the underlyingseasonal premium growth.trends of written premium. In addition DPAC was impacted by the reduction to Florida renewal commissions implemented during 2021 and other changes to the Company’s commission structure. See “Item 1 — 1—Note 5 (Insurance Operations)” for a roll-forward in the balance of our deferred policy acquisition costs.

DPAC.

Income taxes recoverable increased $15.9represents the difference between estimated tax obligations and tax payments made to taxing authorities. As of March 31, 2022, the balance recoverable was $2.3 million, representing amounts due from taxing authorities at that date, compared to $19.2 million asa balance recoverable of September 30, 2017, from $3.3$16.9 million as of December 31, 2016. The increase represents amounts due from taxing jurisdictions within one year and arise when income tax payments exceed income tax liabilities.2021. Income taxes recoverable as of September 30, 2017 were $19.2 million, which represents amounts recoverable March 31, 2022 will either be refunded or to be applied to future periods forto offset future federal and state income taxes.

tax obligations.


Deferred income taxes represent the estimated tax asset or tax liability caused by temporary differences between the tax return basis of certain assets and liabilities and amounts recorded in the financial statements. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, deferred tax assets increased by $23.7 million to $40.1 million primarily due to an increase in unrealized losses on investments and a decrease in unearned premiums net of prepaid reinsurance premiums. Deferred income taxes reverse in future years as the temporary differences between book and tax reverse.
See “Item 1 — 1—Note 6 (Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses)” for a roll-forward in the balance of our unpaid losses and LAE. Unpaid losses and LAE increased $381.9decreased by $101.7 million to $440.4$244.5 million as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2022. The increase in 2017 was a resultmajority of the decrease is from the settlement of losses recorded in the third quarter of 2017 for Hurricane Irma.from prior hurricanes and prior large weather events. Overall, unpaid losses and LAE decreased, as claim settlements exceeded new emerging claims. Unpaid losses and LAE are net of estimated subrogation recoveries. The Company is continuing its initiatives to expedite claims payments including the ability of our mobile claims teams to rapidly settle certain claims, which we refer to as “Fast Track,”and pursuing the anticipated benefits from subrogation collections.

Unearned premiums represent the portion of direct premiums written premiums that will be earned pro ratapro-rata in the future. The increasedecrease of $80.5$18.1 million from December 31, 2021 to $556.3$839.6 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 reflects both organic growth andthe seasonality of our business, including increased consumer demand during storm periods as described under “– Overview”.

which varies from month to month.

Advance premium represents premium payments made by policyholders ahead of the effective date of the policies. The increase of $10.9$31.4 million to $28.7$85.1 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 reflects both organic growthcustomer payment behavior and seasonalitythe payment behavior of our business including increased consumer demand during storm periodsmortgage escrow service providers.
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We maintain a short-term cash investment strategy sweep to maximize investment returns on cash balances. There were no book overdrafts as described under “– Overview”.

of March 31, 2022 compared to book overdrafts totaling $26.8 million as of December 31, 2021. The decrease of $26.8 million is the result of higher cash balances available for offset as of March 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021. See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources” for more information.

Reinsurance payable, net, increased $260.5 million to $341.4 million as of September 30, 2017 and is comprised ofrepresents the unpaid amountsreinsurance premium installments owed to reinsurers, in connection with the renewal of the Company’s 2017/2018 catastrophe reinsurance program, which began June 1, 2017. It also includes $114 million inunpaid reinstatement premiums due to reinsurers and cash advances received from reinsurers, in connection with Hurricane Irma’s anticipated recoveries.

if any. On June 1
st of each year, we renew our core catastrophe reinsurance program and record the estimated annual cost of our reinsurance program. These estimated annual costs are increased or decreased during the year based on premium adjustments or as a result of new placements during the year. The annual cost initially increases reinsurance payable, which is then reduced as installment payments are made over the policy period of the reinsurance, which typically runs from June 1st to May 31st. The balance decreased by $175.9 million to $12.7 million as of March 31, 2022 as a result of the timing of the above items.

Other liabilities and accrued expenses increased $10.0by $16.4 million to $43.8 million as of March 31, 2022, primarily driven from an increase in unearned revenue and other liabilities due to the timing of payments.

Capital resources, net, decreased by $33.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, reflecting a result of increased expenses that relate to Hurricane Irma and costs, such as commissions and taxes, related to increasesnet decrease in our business.

Dividend payable represents the unpaid dividends liability of $0.14 per share declared on August 31, 2017, based on shareholders of record on September 12, 2017 and payable on October 24, 2017.

Capital Resources increased net $47.6 million and includes increases intotal stockholders’ equity of $49.4 million offset by reduction inand long-term debt of $1.8 million.debt. The increaseschange in stockholders’ equity was principally the result of 2017increases coming from our 2022 net income and share-based compensation, offset by declines in the after-tax changes in the fair value of our available-for-sale debt securities, treasury stockshare purchases and dividends to shareholders and stock based compensation. The reductionshareholders. Available-for-sale debt securities decline in long-termfair value of $56.9 million (before tax) in the first quarter of 2022, caused the net unrealized loss position of $20.2 million at December 31, 2021 to increase to $77.2 million at March 31, 2022. Current market outlooks are signaling further Federal Reserve tightening which could continue to have a negative impact on the valuation of available-for-sale debt was the resultsecurities. See “Item 1—Condensed Consolidated Statements of principal payments on debt during 2017. See “– Liquidity and Capital Resources” Stockholders’ Equity” and “Item 1 – 1—Note 8 (Stockholders’ Equity)” for explanation of changes in treasury stock.

The reduction in debt of $0.4 million was the result of principal payments on debt during 2022. See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources

Resources” for more information.


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 been sufficient and we expect them to be sufficient to meet our current and long term 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, excluding restricted cash, as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 was $366.2$165.4 million, compared to $105.7$250.5 million at December 31, 2016.2021. See “Item 1 — 1—Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows” for a reconciliation of the balance of cash and cash equivalents between September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2016.2021. The increasedecrease in cash and cash equivalents was driven by significant cash flows generated fromused in operating andactivities, investing activities in excess of those used forand financing activities. The increaseOur cash investment strategy at times includes cash investments where the right of offset against other bank accounts does not exist.A book overdraft occurs when aggregating the book balance of all accounts at a financial institution, for accounts which have the right of offset, and if the aggregation results in cash balances at September 30, 2017 also includes $114.0 million of advance payments receiveda net negative book balance, that balance is reclassified from reinsurers, (“cash calls”) available under the Company’s reinsurance program. Most of the balance of cash and cash equivalents maintained isin our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet to book overdraft. Cash and cash equivalents balances are available forto settle book overdrafts, and to pay reinsurance premiums, expenses and claims. Reinsurance premiums are paid in installments during the payment of claims and operationreinsurance policy period, which runs from June 1st to May 31st of the Company.

following year. The FHCF reimbursement premiums are paid in three installments on August 1st, October 1st, and December 1st, and third-party reinsurance premiums are generally paid in four installments on July 1st, October 1st, January 1st and April 1st, resulting in significant payments at those times. See “Item 1—Note 12 (Commitments and Contingencies)” and additional discussion below under the caption “—Material Cash Requirements” for more information.

The balance of restricted cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2016 includes2021 represents cash equivalents on deposit with certain regulatory agencies in the various states in which our Insurance Entities do business.

Liquidity for UVE and its non-insurance subsidiaries is required at the holding company for us to cover the payment of holding company general operating expenses and contingencies, dividends to shareholders (if and when authorized and declared by our Board of Directors), payment for the possible repurchase of our common stock (if and when authorized by our Board of Directors), payment of incomeour tax obligations to taxing authorities, settlement of taxes between subsidiaries in accordance with our tax sharing agreement, capital contributions to subsidiaries, if needed, and interest and principal payments on outstanding debt obligations if any.of the holding company. See “Item 1—Note 5 (Insurance Operations).” The declaration and payment of future dividends by UVE to itsour shareholders, and any future repurchases of UVEour common stock, will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon many factors, including our operating results, financial condition, debt covenants and any regulatory constraints. New regulations or changes to existing regulations imposed on the Company and its affiliates may also impact the amount and timing of future dividend payments to the parent. Principal sources of liquidity for UVE and its non-insurance subsidiariesthe holding company include revenuesdividends paid by our service entities generated from income earned on fees paid by the Insurance Entities to affiliated companies for policy administration,general agency, inspections and claims adjusting services. Additional sources of liquidity includeDividends are also paid from income earned from brokerage commissions earned on reinsurance contracts placed by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Blue Atlantic Reinsurance Corporation, and policy fees and any unused credit lines. UVEfees. We also maintainsmaintain high quality investments in equity securities, which areour portfolio as a source of liquidity along with ongoing interest and dividend income and would generate funds upon sale.from those
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investments. As discussed in “Item 1 – 1—Note 5 (Insurance Operations),” there are limitations on the dividends the Insurance Entities may pay to their immediate parent company, Protection Solutions, Inc. (“PSI”, formerly known as Universal Insurance Holding Company of Florida (“UVECF”)Florida).


The maximum amount of dividends that can be paid by Florida insurance companies without prior approval of the Commissioner of the FLOIR is subject to restrictions as referenced below and in “Item I – 1—Note 5 (Insurance Operations).” Dividends from the Insurance Operations.”Entities can only be paid from accumulated unassigned funds derived from net operating profits and net realized capital gains. Subject to such accumulated unassigned funds, the maximum dividend that may be paid by the Insurance Entities to PSI without prior approval (an “ordinary dividend”) is further limited to the lesser of statutory net income from operations of the preceding calendar year or statutory unassigned surplus as of the preceding year end. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017, UPCIC paid $30.0 million in dividends to UVECF. TheMarch 31, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2021, the Insurance Entities did not pay dividends to UVECF duringPSI. As of March 31, 2022, the year ended December 31, 2016.

Insurance Entities did not have the capacity to pay ordinary dividends.

On November 23, 2021, we entered into Note Purchase Agreements with certain institutional accredited investors and qualified institutional buyers pursuant to which we issued $100 million of 5.625% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026. We intend to use the net proceeds to support the Insurance Entities’ statutory capital requirements and for general corporate purposes. If necessary, the Company also has amounts available under our unsecured revolving loan as discussed in “Item 1—Note 7 (Long-term debt).”
Liquidity for the Insurance Entities is primarily required to cover payments for reinsurance premiums, claims payments including potential payments of catastrophe losses offset(offset by recovery of any reimbursement amounts under our reinsurance agreements,agreements), fees paid to affiliates for managing general agency services, inspections and claims adjusting services, agent commissions, premiumspremium and income taxes, regulatory assessments, general operating expenses, and interest and principal payments on debt obligations. The principal source of liquidity for the Insurance Entities consists of the revenue generated from the collection of premiums earned, net, premiums, interest and dividend income from the investment portfolio, and the collection of reinsurance recoverable.

recoverable and financing fees.

Our insurance operations provide liquidity in thatas premiums are generally received months or even years before potential losses are paid under the policies written. In the event of catastrophic events, many of the Company’sour reinsurance agreements provide for “cash calls”advance” whereby reinsurers advance or prepay amounts to the Company,us, thereby providing liquidity, which the Company utilizeswe utilize in the claim settlement process. At September 30, 2017 reinsurers advanced $114 million toIn addition, the Company for Hurricane Irma claims. The Insurance Entities maintain substantial investments in highly liquid, marketable securities, which would generate funds upon sale.

The average credit rating on our available-for-sale securities was A+ as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. Credit ratings are a measure of collection risk on invested assets. Credit ratings are provided by third party nationally recognized rating agencies and are periodically updated. Management establishes guidelines for minimum credit rating and overall credit rating for all investments. The duration of our available-for-sale securities was 4.5 years at March 31, 2022 compared to 4.4 years at December 31, 2021. Duration is a measure of a bond’s sensitivity to interest rate changes and is used by management to limit the potential impact of longer-term investments.

The Insurance Entities are responsible for losses related to catastrophic events in excess of coverage provided by the Insurance Entities’ reinsurance programs and retentions before our reinsurance protection commences. Also, the Insurance Entities are responsible for all other losses that otherwise may not be covered by the reinsurance programs.programs and any amounts arising in the event of a reinsurer default. Losses or a default by reinsurers may have a material adverse effect on either of the Insurance Entities, oron our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.

Capital Resources

Capital resources provide protection for policyholders, provide forfurnish the financial strength to support the business of underwriting insurance risks and supportfacilitate continued business growth. At September 30, 2017, we had total capital of $433.8 million, comprised ofThe following table provides our stockholders’ equity, of $420.6 million and total long-term debt, of $13.2 million. Our debt-to-total-capitaltotal capital resources, debt-to-total capital ratio and debt-to-equity ratio were 3.0% and 3.1%, respectively, at September 30, 2017. At December 31, 2016, we had totalfor the periods presented (dollars in thousands):
 As of
March 31,December 31,
20222021
Stockholders’ equity$396,341 $429,702 
Total long-term debt103,384 103,676 
Total capital resources$499,725 $533,378 
Debt-to-total capital ratio20.7 %19.4 %
Debt-to-equity ratio26.1 %24.1 %
The debt-to-total capital of $386.2 million, comprised of stockholders’ equity of $371.2 million andratio is total long-term debt of $15.0 million. Our debt-to-total-capital ratio anddivided by total capital resources, whereas the debt-to-equity ratio were 3.9%is total long-term debt divided by stockholders’ equity. These ratios help management measure the amount of financing leverage in place in relation to equity and 4.0%, respectively, at December 31, 2016.

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As described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2021, UPCIC entered into a surplus note with the State Board of Administration of Florida under Florida’s Insurance Capital Build-Up Incentive Program on November 9, 2006. The surplus note has a twenty-year term, with quarterly payments of principal and interest that accruesaccrue per the terms of the note agreement. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022, UPCIC was in compliance with the terms of the surplus note. Total adjusted capital and surplus, which includes the surplus note, was in excess of regulatory requirements for both UPCIC and APPCIC.


As discussed in “Item 1—Note 7 (Long-term Debt),” we entered into a credit agreement and related revolving loan with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in August 2021 which makes available an unsecured revolving credit facility with an aggregate commitment not to exceed $35.0 million. Borrowings under the Revolving Loan mature 364 days after the date of the loan. The Revolving Loan contains customary financial covenants. As of March 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants, including financial covenants. We had not drawn any amounts under the Revolving Loan as of March 31, 2022.

In November 2021, we completed a private placement offering through which we issued and sold $100 million of 5.625% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”) to certain institutional accredited investors and qualified institutional buyers. The Notes mature on November 26, 2026, at which time the entire $100 million of principal is due and payable. At any time on or after November 23, 2023, the Company may redeem all or part of the Notes. See “Item 1—Note 7 (Long-term debt)” for additional details. As of March 31, 2022, we were in compliance with all applicable covenants, including financial covenants of this note agreement.

We will also continue to evaluate opportunities to access the debt capital markets to raise additional capital. We anticipate any proceeds would be used for general corporate purposes, including investing in the capital and surplus of the Insurance Entities.

In addition to the liquidity generally provided from operations, we maintain a conservative, well-diversified investment portfolio, predominantly comprised of fixed income securities with an average credit rating of A+, that focuses on capital preservation and providing an adequate source of liquidity for potential claim payments and other cash needs. The portfolio’s secondary investment objective is to provide a total rate of return with emphasis on investment income. Historically, we have consistently generated funds from operations, allowing our cash and invested assets to grow. We have not had to liquidate investment holdings to fund either operations or financing activities.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the credit markets remains a key risk as the world continues to navigate its consequences and the efforts taken by governments to accelerate and stimulate a financial recovery. We remain in regular contact with our advisors to monitor the credit quality of the issuers of the securities in our portfolio and discuss appropriate responses to credit downgrades or changes in companies’ credit outlook. We believe these measures, when combined with the inherent liquidity generated by our business model and in our investment portfolio, will allow us to continue to meet our short- and long-term obligations.

Looking Forward

We continue to monitor a range of financial metrics related to our business. Although we have not yet experienced material adverse impacts on our business or liquidity, conditions are subject to change depending on the extent of the economic downturn and the pace and extent of an economic recovery. Significant uncertainties exist with the potential long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including unforeseen newly emerging risks that could affect us and future economic changes as the Federal Reserve addresses the emerging economic concerns of inflation, employment and recession. We will continue to monitor the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our operations and financial condition including liquidity and capital resources.
Common Stock Repurchases
On November 3, 2020, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which we may repurchase in the open market up to $20 million of outstanding shares of our common stock through November 3, 2022. We may repurchase shares from time to time at itsour discretion, based on ongoing assessments of theour capital needs, of the Company, the market price of itsour common stock and general market conditions. The CompanyWe will fund the share repurchase program with cash from operations. At September 30, 2017, there were two authorized repurchase plans in effect:

On June 13, 2016, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $20 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock through December 31, 2017 (the “2017 Share Repurchase Program”) of which $47 thousand was remaining as of September 30, 2017.

On September 5, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $20 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock through December 31, 2018 (the “2018 Share Repurchase Program”). This new authorization follows the Board authorized 2017 Share Repurchase Program which is close to being exhausted. There were no shares of common stock repurchased under 2018 Share Repurchase Program in September 2017.

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2022, we repurchased an aggregate of 760,559320,528 shares of UVE’sour common stock in the open market at an aggregate costpurchase price of $17.9$3.9 million. Also, see “Part“Part II, Item 2 — 2—Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds” for share repurchase activity during the three months ended September 30, 2017.

Cash Dividends

On January 23, 2017, we declaredMarch 31, 2022.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a cash dividendmaterial effect on the financial condition, results of $0.14 per share on our outstanding common stock, which was paid on March 2, 2017, tooperations, liquidity, or capital resources of the shareholders of recordCompany, except for multi-year reinsurance contract commitments for future years that will be recorded at the closecommencement of business on February 17, 2017.

On Aprilthe coverage period. See “Item 1—Note 12 2017, we(Commitments and Contingencies)” for more information.

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Cash Dividends
The following table summarizes the dividends declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share on our outstanding common stock, which was paid on July 3, 2017, toby the shareholders of record at the close of business on June 14, 2017.

On August 31, 2017, we declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share on our outstanding common stock, payable on October 24, 2017, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on September 12, 2017.

Contractual Obligations

Company in 2022:

2022Dividend
Declared Date
Shareholders
Record Date
Dividend
Payable Date
Cash Dividend
Per Common Share Amount
First QuarterFebruary 10, 2022March 10, 2022March 17, 2022$0.16 

MATERIAL CASH REQUIREMENTS
The following table represents our contractual obligationsmaterial cash requirements for which cash flows are fixed or determinable as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

Less than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over

 

 

Total

 

 

1 year

 

 

1-3 years

 

 

3-5 years

 

 

5 years

 

Unpaid losses and LAE, direct (1)

$

440,443

 

 

$

281,884

 

 

$

127,288

 

 

$

22,903

 

 

$

8,368

 

Long-term debt

 

14,624

 

 

 

1,322

 

 

 

5,100

 

 

 

3,233

 

 

 

4,969

 

Total contractual obligations

$

455,067

 

 

$

283,206

 

 

$

132,388

 

 

$

26,136

 

 

$

13,337

 

(1)

There are generally no notional or stated amounts related to unpaid losses and LAE. Both the amounts and timing of future loss and LAE payments are estimates and subject to the inherent variability of legal and market conditions affecting the obligations and making the timing of cash outflows uncertain. The ultimate amount and timing of unpaid losses and LAE could differ materially from the amounts in the table above. Further, the unpaid losses and LAE do not represent all the obligations that will arise under the contracts, but rather only the estimated liability incurred through September 30, 2017.


TotalNext 12 MonthsBeyond 12 Months
Reinsurance payable and multi-year commitments (1)$303,658 $92,893 $210,765 
Unpaid losses and LAE, direct (2)244,482 137,888 106,594 
Long-term debt (3)134,981 7,188 127,793 
Total material cash requirements$683,121 $237,969 $445,152 

Critical Accounting Policies

(1)Amount represents the payment of reinsurance premiums payable under multi-year commitments. See “Item 1—Note 12 (Commitments and Estimates

OtherContingencies).”

(2)There are generally no notional or stated amounts related to unpaid losses and LAE. Both the amounts and timing of future loss and LAE payments are estimates and subject to the inherent variability of legal and market conditions affecting the obligations and make the timing of cash outflows uncertain. The ultimate amount and timing of unpaid losses and LAE could differ materially from the amounts in the table above. Further, the unpaid losses and LAE do not represent all the obligations that will arise under the contracts, but rather only the estimated liability incurred through March 31, 2022. Unpaid losses and LAE are net of estimated subrogation recoveries. In addition, these balances exclude amounts recoverable from the Company’s reinsurance program. See “Item 1—Note 4 (Reinsurance).”
(3)Long-term debt consists of a Surplus note and 5.625% Senior unsecured notes. See “Item 1—Note 7 (Long-term debt).”

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
The financial statements and related data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. Our primary assets are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on our performance than the effects of the general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or with the same magnitude as disclosedthe cost of paying losses and LAE.
Insurance premiums are established before we know the amount of loss and LAE and the extent to which inflation may affect such expenses. Consequently, we attempt to anticipate the future impact of inflation when establishing rate levels. While we attempt to charge adequate rates, we may be limited in raising premium levels for competitive and regulatory reasons. Inflation also affects the market value of our investment portfolio and the investment rate of return. Any future economic changes which result in prolonged and increasing levels of inflation could cause increases in the dollar amount of incurred loss and LAE and thereby materially adversely affect future liability requirements.

Arrangements with Variable Interest Entities
We entered into a reinsurance captive arrangement with a VIE in the normal course of business, and consolidated the VIE since we are the primary beneficiary.
For a further discussion of our involvement with the VIE, see “Item 1 — 1—Note 2 (Significant Accounting Policies),14 (Variable Interest Entities). there
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“Part II, Item 7, “Management’s7—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, 2016.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance to amend the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. Current GAAP excludes certain callable debt securities from consideration of early repayment of principal even if the holder is certain that the call will be exercised. Thus, the exercise of a call on a callable debt security held at a premium can result in the unamortized premium recorded at a loss in earnings. The guidance shortens the amortization period of certain purchased callable debt securities to the earliest call date. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Under the current guidance, you could consider the call dates and estimate if you had a large number of similar securities and you were basing your judgment on actual experience. Our service provider (who processes the accounting for our investment transactions) has many similar securities on their system and can make that type of determination. As a result, we currently account for the amortization under the proposed guidance and there will be no impact to our results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

In November 2016, the FASB issued guidance intended to reduce diversity in the classification and presentation of changes in restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. The new standard requires that the statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Entities will also be required to reconcile such total to amounts on the balance sheet and disclose the nature of the restrictions. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The balance of restricted cash is currently not material and is not expected to be material and we will comply with the new guidance requirements at the time of adoption. The adoption of this guidance will result in a change in the presentation only in the statement of cash flows and will impact our results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The new guidance will apply to: 1) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, 2) settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments, 3) contingent consideration payments made after business combination, 4) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, 5) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, 6) distributions received from equity method investments, 7) beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and 8) separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Historically, the items outlined above have not been applicable to the Company. Should they occur in the future, we will address them in accordance with the new guidance upon and subsequent to adoption.

In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance that introduces a new model for recognizing credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. The new guidance will apply to: 1) loans, accounts receivable, trade receivables, and other financial assets measured at amortized cost, 2) loan commitments and certain other off-balance sheet credit exposures, 3) debt securities and other financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, and 4) beneficial interests in securitized financial assets. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance on recognition and measurement of financial instruments. The new guidance requires certain equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value reported in earnings and requires changes in instrument-specific credit risk for financial liabilities recorded at fair value under the fair value option to be reported in other comprehensive income (“OCI”). The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for the provisions related to record fair value changes for financial liabilities under the fair value option resulting from instrument-specific credit risk in OCI. The adoption of this guidance will impact how we account for unrealized gains and losses for equity investments and may result in a change of presentation in the statement of cash flows and is expected to impact our results of operations.

2021.

Item

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market risk is the potential for economic losses due to adverse changes in fair market value of fixed maturities,available-for-sale debt securities, equity securities and short-term investments (“Financial Instruments”) and investment real estate. We carry all of our Financial Instruments at fair market value and investment real estate at net book value in our statement of financial condition. Our investment portfolio as of September 30, 2017March
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31, 2022 is comprised of fixed maturitiesavailable-for-sale debt securities and equities,equity securities, carried at fair market value, which thereby expose us to changes inchanging market conditions, specifically interest rates and equity prices.

price changes.

The primary objectives of the investment portfolio are the preservation of capital and providing adequate liquidity for claimspotential claim payments and other cash needs. The portfolio’s secondary investment objective is to provide a total rate of return with an emphasis on investment income. None of our investments in risk-sensitive Financial Instruments were entered into for trading purposes.

See “Item 1 – 1—Note 3 (Investments)” for more information about our Financial Instruments.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the sensitivity of the fair market value of a fixed-ratefixed rate Financial Instrument to changes in interest rates. WhenGenerally, when interest rates rise, the fair value of our fixed-ratefixed rate Financial Instruments declines.

The following table providestables provide information about our fixed income Financial Instruments as of March 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021, which are sensitive to changes in interest rates. The table presentstables present the expected cash flows of principal amounts and related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates for fixed income Financial Instruments available for sale as ofbased on years to effective maturity using amortized cost compared to fair market value and the dates presented (inrelated book yield compared to coupon yield (dollars in thousands):

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

Amortized Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2021

 

 

Thereafter

 

 

Other (1)

 

 

Total

 

 

Total

 

Fixed income Financial

    Instruments

$

5,063

 

 

$

45,502

 

 

$

84,654

 

 

$

57,499

 

 

$

59,236

 

 

$

125,946

 

 

$

232,657

 

 

$

610,557

 

 

$

609,179

 

Weighted average

    interest rate

 

2.10

%

 

 

2.36

%

 

 

1.95

%

 

 

2.16

%

 

 

2.19

%

 

 

4.16

%

 

 

3.06

%

 

 

2.90

%

 

 

2.90

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

Amortized Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2021

 

 

Thereafter

 

 

Other (1)

 

 

Total

 

 

Total

 

Fixed income Financial

    Instruments

$

48,919

 

 

$

46,183

 

 

$

84,855

 

 

$

41,500

 

 

$

57,071

 

 

$

88,861

 

 

$

229,072

 

 

$

596,461

 

 

$

589,363

 

Weighted average

    interest rate

 

2.03

%

 

 

2.41

%

 

 

1.87

%

 

 

2.15

%

 

 

2.26

%

 

 

4.53

%

 

 

2.96

%

 

 

2.79

%

 

 

2.78

%

March 31, 2022
20222023202420252026ThereafterOtherTotal
Amortized cost$53,698 $108,807 $76,740 $161,321 $157,207 $532,773 $1,892 $1,092,438 
Fair market value$53,176 $105,853 $73,191 $150,461 $145,919 $484,364 $1,713 $1,014,677 
Coupon rate1.53 %1.76 %2.82 %2.36 %2.44 %2.72 %3.51 %2.47 %
Book yield0.58 %0.76 %1.03 %1.17 %1.43 %1.84 %3.52 %1.46 %
* Years to effective maturity - 5.4 years

(1)

Comprised of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities that have multiple maturity dates, and perpetual maturity securities, and are presented separately for
December 31, 2021
20222023202420252026ThereafterOtherTotal
Amortized cost$30,183 $97,826 $99,528 $152,982 $180,558 $499,417 $698 $1,061,192 
Fair market value$30,163 $97,433 $98,751 $150,046 $176,711 $486,657 $694 $1,040,455 
Coupon rate1.34 %1.82 %2.23 %2.62 %2.65 %2.59 %3.53 %2.46 %
Book yield0.50 %0.71 %0.87 %1.10 %1.28 %1.70 %3.54 %1.34 %
* Years to effective maturity - 5.4 years


All securities, except those with perpetual maturities, were categorized in the purposes of this table.

The tables above represent average contract ratesutilizing years to effective maturity. Effective maturity takes into consideration all forms of potential prepayment, such as call features or prepayment schedules, that differ fromshorten the book yieldlifespan of the fixed maturities. The fixed income Financial Instruments in our available for sale portfolio are comprised of United States government and agency securities, corporate bonds, redeemable preferred stock, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, municipal securities and certificates of deposit. Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity expressed as a number of years. The weighted average duration of the fixedcontractual maturity Financial Instruments in our available for sale portfolio at September 30, 2017 was 2.9 years.

To a lesser extent, we also have exposure to interest on our debt obligation which is in the form of a surplus note. The surplus note accrues interest at an adjustable rate based on the 10-year Constant Maturity Treasury rate.

dates.

Equity Price Risk

Equity price risk is the potential for loss in fair value of Financial Instruments in common stock and mutual funds and other from adverse changes in the prices of those Financial Instruments.


The following table provides information about the Financial Instruments in our available for saleinvestment portfolio subject to price risk as of the dates presented (in thousands):

September 30, 2017

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

March 31, 2022December 31, 2021

Fair Value

 

 

Percent

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Percent

 

Fair ValuePercentFair ValuePercent

Equity Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity Securities:    

Common stock

$

5,683

 

 

 

21.8

%

 

$

93

 

 

 

0.2

%

Common stock$4,617 7.1 %$3,683 7.8 %

Mutual funds

 

20,392

 

 

 

78.2

%

 

 

50,710

 

 

 

99.8

%

Mutual funds and otherMutual funds and other60,509 92.9 %43,651 92.2 %

Total equity securities

$

26,075

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

50,803

 

 

 

100.0

%

Total equity securities$65,126 100.0 %$47,334 100.0 %

A hypothetical decrease of 20% in the market prices of each of the equity securities held at September 30, 2017March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20162021 would have resulted in a decrease of $5.2$13.0 million and $10.2$9.5 million, respectively, in the fair value of those securities.

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The COVID-19 pandemic presents uncertainty to the financial markets. See further discussion above under “Item 2— Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Overview—Trends—Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic” regarding our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial impact to us subsequent to March 2020, our general outlook and plans to monitor the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 end 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, 2017,March 31, 2022, 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’sUnited States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) rules and forms and that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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

Lawsuits and other legal proceedings are filed against the Company from time to time. Many of these lawsuitslegal proceedings involve claims under policies that we underwrite and reserve for as an insurer. We believe that the resolution of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. We are also involved in various other legal proceedings and litigation unrelated to claims under our policies that arise in the ordinary course of business operations. Management believes that any liabilities that may arise as a result of these legal matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. The Company contests liability and/or the amount of damages as appropriate in each pending matter.

In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the Company establishes an accrued liability for legal matters when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and estimable.

Legal proceedings are subject to many uncertain factors that generally cannot be predicted with assurance,certainty, and the Company may be exposed to losses in excess of any amounts accrued. The Company currently estimates that the reasonably possible losses for legal proceedings, whether in excess of a related accrued liability or where there is no accrued liability, and for which the Company is able to estimate a possible loss, are immaterial. This represents management’s estimate of possible loss with respect to these matters and is based on currently available information. These estimates of possible loss do not represent our maximum loss exposure, and actual results may vary significantly from current estimates.



Item

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In the opinion of management, there have been no material changes during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

Please refer to the risk factors previously disclosed in Part“Part I, Item 1A, “Risk1A—Risk Factors,” included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

2021.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

A summary

The table below presents purchases of UVE’s repurchases ofour common stock forduring the three months ended September 30, 2017 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Number of

 

 

Maximum Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Purchased

 

 

of Shares That

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Part of

 

 

May Yet be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Publicly

 

 

Purchased Under

 

 

Total Number of

 

 

Average Price

 

 

Announced

 

 

the Plans or

 

 

Shares Purchased

 

 

Paid per Share (1)

 

 

Plans or Programs

 

 

Programs (2)

 

7/1/17 - 7/31/17

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8/1/17 - 8/31/17

 

306,091

 

 

$

22.91

 

 

 

306,091

 

 

 

 

9/1/17 - 9/30/17

 

100,175

 

 

$

19.32

 

 

 

100,175

 

 

 

873,082

 

Total

 

406,266

 

 

$

22.03

 

 

 

406,266

 

 

 

873,082

 

(1)

Average price paid per share does not reflect brokerage commissions paid to acquire shares in open market transactions.

March 31, 2022:

(2)

Number of shares was calculated using a closing price at September 29, 2017 of $23.00 per share.


In June 2016,

Total Number ofMaximum Number
Shares Purchasedof Shares That
As Part ofMay Yet be
PubliclyPurchased Under
Total Number ofAverage PriceAnnouncedthe Plans or
Shares PurchasedPaid per Share (1)Plans or ProgramsPrograms (2)
1/1/2022 - 1/31/2022— $— — — 
2/1/2022 - 2/28/2022— $— — — 
3/1/2022 - 3/31/2022320,528 $12.07 320,528 1,032,780 
Total320,528 $12.07 320,528 1,032,780 
(1)Average price paid per share does not reflect brokerage commissions paid to acquire shares in open market transactions.
(2)Number of shares was calculated based on a closing price at March 31, 2022 of $13.49 per share.

We may repurchase shares from time to time at our discretion, based on ongoing assessments of our capital needs, the market price of our common stock and general market conditions. We will fund the share repurchase program with cash from operations.
On November 3, 2020, we announced that theour Board of Directors authorized a sharethe repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase in the open market in compliance with Exchange Act Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, up to $20 million of its outstanding shares of our common stock through DecemberNovember 3, 2022 (the “November 2022 Share Repurchase Program”). Under the November 2022 Share Repurchase Program, we repurchased 483,119 shares of our common stock from November 2020 through March 31, 2017. Since June 2016,2022 at an aggregate cost of approximately $6.1 million. As of March 31, 2022, we have repurchased 859,488 shares of common stock pursuantthe ability to this program through September 30, 2017.

In September 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase in the open market in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,purchase up to $20approximately $13.9 million of its outstanding shares of common stock through December 31, 2018. We did not repurchase any of our shares of common stock under this program in September 2017.

the November 2022 Share Repurchase Program.



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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Exhibit

Exhibit No.

Exhibit

   3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K filed on February 24, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference)
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (1)

(filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 19, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference)

 15.1

Employment Agreement, dated January 25, 2022, between Frank C. Wilcox and the Company (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 31, 2022 and incorporated herein by reference) †
Employment Agreement, dated January 25, 2022, between Kimberly Cooper Campos and the Company (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 31, 2022 and incorporated herein by reference) †
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated April 7, 2022, between Stephen J. Donaghy and the Company (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 8, 2022 and incorporated herein by reference) †

101.INS-XBRL

101.1

Instance Document

The following materials from Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2022, formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Condensed Statement of Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

104

The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, formatted in Inline XBRL (included in Exhibit 101)

101.SCH-XBRL

Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

† Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or agreement.

101.CAL-XBRL








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Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF-XBRL

Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB-XBRL

Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE-XBRL

Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

(1) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 19, 2017.



SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to 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 9, 2017

May 2, 2022

/s/ Sean P. Downes

Stephen J. Donaghy

Sean P. Downes,Stephen J. Donaghy, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer

Date: November 9, 2017

May 2, 2022

/s/ Frank C. Wilcox

Gary Lloyd Ropiecki

Frank C. Wilcox, Chief Financial Officer andGary Lloyd Ropiecki, Principal Accounting Officer

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