| Cover Page | Nov. 16, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 16, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-33251 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 65-0231984 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1110 W. Commercial Blvd. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Fort Lauderdale |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33309 |
| City Area Code | 954 |
| Local Phone Number | 958-1200 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | UVE |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000891166 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
