Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. Announces New $20 Million Share Repurchase Authorization and Completion of Existing $20 Million Share Repurchase Program

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UVE) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $20 million of its outstanding shares of common stock through May 31, 2020. This new authorization follows the completion of the $20 million share repurchase program announced on November 8, 2017.

Share repurchases may be made by the Company from time to time in open market transactions at prevailing market prices and are subject to relevant rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act). The Company will effect repurchase transactions in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act and the Company's insider trading policy.

About Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc., with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a vertically integrated insurance holding company performing all aspects of insurance underwriting, distribution and claims. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPCIC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, is one of the leading writers of homeowners insurance in Florida and is actively writing business in 17 states. American Platinum Property and Casualty Insurance Company (APPCIC), also a wholly-owned subsidiary, currently writes homeowners multi-peril insurance on Florida homes valued in excess of $1 million, which are limits and coverages currently not targeted through its affiliate UPCIC. APPCIC is additionally licensed and has commenced writing Fire, Commercial Multi-Peril, and Other Liability lines of business in Florida. Learn more at universalinsuranceholdings.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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