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Exhibit 99.1
Universal Insurance Holdings Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results

2Q20 direct premiums written (“DPW”) up 13.1% to $404.7 million; 1H20 up 14.2% to $739.2 million
2Q20 other states (non-Florida) DPW up 14.5%; 1H20 up 16.5%
2Q20 diluted GAAP earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.62, non-GAAP adjusted EPS1 of $0.52
Book value per share increased 8.5% to $16.56 when compared to last quarter
1H20 combined ratio of 96.8%
1H20 annualized return on average equity of 15.5%
1H20 returned $27.0 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends
Adjusted 2020 outlook to reflect the previously announced historically above average second quarter weather events

1 Excludes net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments as well as extraordinary reinstatement premiums and associated commissions (“non-GAAP adjusted EPS”). Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures are provided in the attached tables.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., July 29, 2020 – Universal Insurance Holdings (NYSE: UVE) (the “Company”) reported 2020 second quarter diluted EPS of $0.62 on a GAAP basis and $0.52 non-GAAP adjusted EPS1. Quarterly direct premiums written were up 13.1% from the year-ago quarter to $404.7 million. 2Q20 annualized return on average equity was 15.6%.

“We delivered solid second quarter results, underpinned by strong top line growth as a result of pockets of attractive pricing and volume, resulting in an annualized return on average equity in the first half of 2020 of 15.5%,” said Stephen J. Donaghy, Chief Executive Officer.

“In addition, we continue to enter new states as an agent, serving independent third-party carriers with our digital insurance agency CloveredSM. We launched CloveredSM just over a year ago and continue to add partners and expand its offerings to consumers, while enhancing the overall digital experience. CloveredSM continues to be an attractive growth opportunity for us, with approximately 40% premium growth from the year-ago second quarter to its total book of business, while growing non risk bearing business by over 200% in the same time period. The shift to online policy acquisition continues to grow in part due to a very desirable refinance and new home market. CloveredSM represents Universal Property and Casualty’s fastest growing agency across its nearly 10,000 independent agents. Though we are off to a solid start to the first half of the year overall, including the successful completion of our reinsurance renewal on time and on budget, we are taking a more measured approach to guidance as a result of previously announced historically above average weather events in the second quarter. We believe our liquidity and ability to drive growth remain strong and we continue to execute for our consumers and stakeholders.”

Through the second quarter of 2020, we have not seen a material impact from the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, our financial position, our liquidity, or our ability to service our policyholders and maintain critical operations, with the exception of a decrease in fair value of certain investment securities, which substantially recovered in the second quarter.
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Summary Financial Results

($thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019Change20202019Change
(GAAP comparison)
Total revenue$252,704  $233,722  8.1 %$487,979  $470,308  3.8 %
Income before income taxes27,438  50,930  (46.1)%55,022  104,674  (47.4)%
Income before income taxes margin10.9 %21.8 %(10.9)pts11.3 %22.3 %(11.0)pts
Diluted EPS$0.62  $1.08  (42.6)%$1.23  $2.22  (44.6)%
Annualized return on average equity (ROE)15.6 %26.9 %(11.3)pts15.5 %28.7 %(13.2)pts
Book value per share, end of period$16.56  $16.57  (0.1)%$16.56  $16.57  (0.1)%
(Non-GAAP comparison)2
Adjusted operating income23,416  49,729  (52.9)%58,777  97,044  (39.4)%
Adjusted EPS$0.52  $1.05  (50.5)%$1.32  $2.05  (35.6)%
2 Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures are provided in the attached tables. Adjusted operating income excludes net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments, interest expense, and extraordinary reinstatement premiums and associated commissions. Non-GAAP adjusted EPS excludes net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments, as well as extraordinary reinstatement premiums and associated commissions.

Total revenue increased 8.1% for the quarter and 3.8% for 1H20, driven primarily by higher organic premium pricing and volume and our integrated services, partially offset by higher reinsurance costs and decreased net investment income. Income before income tax produced a 10.9% margin for the quarter and 11.3% for 1H20, which was primarily impacted by historically above average second quarter weather events. GAAP diluted EPS and non-GAAP adjusted EPS results for the quarter and the first half 2020 were driven by the aforementioned factors, partially offset by a reduced share count. The Company produced a solid annualized 1H20 return on average equity of 15.5%.


Underwriting

($thousands, except policies in force)Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019Change20202019Change
Policies in force (as of end of period)937,277  854,792  9.6 %937,277  854,792  9.6 %
Premiums in force (as of end of period)$1,389,703  $1,233,206  12.7 %$1,389,703  $1,233,206  12.7 %
Direct premiums written$404,685  $357,960  13.1 %$739,238  $647,194  14.2 %
Direct premiums earned337,639  303,108  11.4 %663,590  598,485  10.9 %
Net premiums earned226,370  210,357  7.6 %447,199  420,084  6.5 %
Expense ratio3
32.6 %33.0 %(40.0)bps32.8 %33.1 %(30.0)bps
Loss & LAE ratio66.9 %53.9 %13.0 pts64.0 %53.9 %10.1 pts
Combined ratio99.5 %86.9 %12.6 pts96.8 %87.0 %9.8 pts
3 Expense ratio excludes interest expense.

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Direct premiums written were up double digits for the quarter, led by strong direct premium growth of 14.5% in Other States (non-Florida), and 12.8% in Florida. For 1H20, direct premiums written were also up double digits led by 16.5% in Other States (non-Florida), and 13.8% in Florida. In addition to increased volume, rate increases becoming effective in Florida and certain other states, along with slightly improved retention, contributed to the premium growth.

On the expense side, the combined ratio increased 12.6 points for the quarter and 9.8 points for 1H20. The increases were driven primarily by increased weather events, a higher core loss ratio and the impact of higher reinsurance costs on the ratio, partially offset by a reduction in the expense ratio as set forth below.

The expense ratio improved by 40 basis points for the quarter, primarily related to an 80 basis point improvement in the other operating expense ratio due in large part to economies of scale. The policy acquisition cost ratio increased by 50 basis points for the quarter, primarily due to the impact of higher reinsurance costs. For 1H20, the expense ratio improved by 30 basis points. The improvement was driven by a 80 basis point decrease in the other operating expense ratio, which was partially offset by a 50 basis point increase in the policy acquisition cost ratio.

The net loss and loss adjustment expense (“LAE”) ratio increased 13.0 points for the quarter and 10.1 points for 1H20. Quarterly and 1H20 drivers include:

Weather events in excess of plan of $17.0 million or 7.5 points ($2.0 million in 2Q19) for the quarter were related to the previously announced historically above average second quarter weather events from 14 Property Claims Services (PCS) events across a series of states where the company does business. For 1H20, weather events in excess of plan were $18.0 million or 4.0 points ($7.0 million in 1H19).

Prior year reserve development of $478 thousand or 20 basis points for the quarter and $4.8 million or 1.1 points for 1H20 were incurred but not reported related to prior year’s catastrophe events.

All other losses and LAE of $133.9 million or 59.2 points for the quarter, and $263.6 million or 58.9 points for 1H20 were primarily related to diversified growth, and accruing incremental reserves for the current accident year.


Services

($thousands)Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019Change 20202019Change
Commission revenue$7,758  $6,048  28.3 %$14,773  $11,553  27.9 %
Policy fees6,546  5,997  9.2 %12,086  11,018  9.7 %
Other revenue1,812  1,756  3.2 %4,594  3,440  33.5 %
Total$16,116  $13,801  16.8 %$31,453  $26,011  20.9 %

Total services revenue increased 16.8% for the quarter and 20.9% for 1H20 driven primarily by commission revenue earned on ceded premiums.

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Investments

($thousands)Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20202019Change 20202019Change
Net investment income$6,179  $7,410  (16.6)%$13,013  $15,552  (16.3)%
Realized gains (losses)168  (1,605) NM467  (13,130) NM
Unrealized gains (losses)3,871  3,759  3.0 %(4,153) 21,791  NM
NM = Not Meaningful

Net investment income decreased 16.6% for the quarter and 16.3% for the first half of 2020, primarily due to lower yields on cash and short term investments during the first half of 2020 when compared to the first half of 2019. The prior year also included one-time income benefits from a special dividend received and a one-time reduction in investment expenses. Cash and cash equivalents increased 82.2% to $331.7 million when compared to the end of 2019 as a result of taking defensive measures to preserve liquidity as COVID-19 impacts continue to be felt across the global economy. Yields from the fixed income portfolio are dependent on future market forces, monetary policy and interest rate policy from the Federal Reserve. Unrealized gains on our equity securities were again driven by market fluctuations, resulting in a favorable outcome for the quarter and an unfavorable outcome for the first half of 2020.


Capital Deployment

During the second quarter, the Company repurchased approximately 572 thousand shares at an aggregate cost of $10.0 million. For 1H20, the Company repurchased approximately 884 thousand shares at an aggregate cost of $16.6 million. The Company’s current share repurchase authorization program has $11.7 million remaining as of June 30, 2020 and runs through December 31, 2021.

On July 6, 2020 the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 16 cents per share, payable on August 7, 2020, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 31, 2020.


Guidance

The Company is updating its guidance for 2020 to reflect the previously announced historically above average second quarter weather events (assuming no further extraordinary weather events in 2H20):

GAAP EPS in a range of $2.31 - $2.61 (reduced from previous range of $2.80 - $3.10)
Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS in a range of $2.40 - $2.70 (reduced from previous range of $2.80 - $3.10)
Annualized return on average equity (derived from GAAP measures) in a range of 13.5% - 16.5% (reduced from previous range of 17% - 20%)


Conference Call and Webcast

Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. ET
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U.S. Dial-in Number: (855) 752-6647
International: (503) 343-6667
Participant code: 9294332
Listen to live webcast and view presentation: UniversalInsuranceHoldings.com
Replay of the call will be available on the UVE website and by phone at (855) 859-2056 or internationally at (404) 537-3406 using the participant code: 9294332 through August 14, 2020


About Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (“UVE”) is a holding company offering property and casualty insurance and value-added insurance services. We develop, market, and write insurance products for consumers predominantly in the personal residential homeowners lines of business and perform substantially all other insurance-related services for our primary insurance entities, including risk management, claims management and distribution. We sell insurance products through both our appointed independent agents and through our direct online distribution channels in the United States across 18 states (primarily Florida). Learn more at UniversalInsuranceHoldings.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Performance Indicators

This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including adjusted earnings per diluted share, which excludes the impact of the net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments as well as extraordinary reinstatement premiums and associated commissions. Extraordinary reinstatement premiums are not covered by reinstatement premium protection and attach just below the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) reinsurance layer. Adjusted operating income excludes the impact of the net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments, as well as interest expense and extraordinary reinstatement premiums and associated commissions. A “non-GAAP financial measure” is generally defined as a numerical measure of a company’s historical or future performance that excludes or includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments, so as to be different from the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). UVE management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. UVE management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze UVE’s business trends and to understand UVE’s performance. UVE’s management utilizes these non-GAAP financial measures as guides in long-term planning. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information regarding our key performance indicators, please refer to the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Key Performance Indicators” in our forthcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will,” “plan,” and similar expressions identify
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forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made. Such statements may include commentary on plans, products and lines of business, marketing arrangements, reinsurance programs and other business developments and assumptions relating to the foregoing. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, including those risks and uncertainties described under the heading “risk factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, as well as in our other filings with the SEC. Future results could differ materially from those described, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.



Investor Relations Contact:
Rob Luther, 954-958-1200 ext. 6750
VP, Corporate Development, Strategy & IR
rluther@universalproperty.com


Media Relations Contact:
Andy Brimmer / Mahmoud Siddig, 212-355-4449
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher

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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)
June 30,December 31,
20202019
ASSETS:
Invested Assets
  Fixed maturities, at fair value$869,418  $855,284  
  Equity securities, at fair value49,708  43,717  
  Investment real estate, net15,377  15,585  
  Total invested assets934,503  914,586  
Cash and cash equivalents331,716  182,109  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents2,945  2,635  
Prepaid reinsurance premiums453,018  175,208  
Reinsurance recoverable46,860  193,236  
Premiums receivable, net76,885  63,883  
Property and equipment, net49,159  41,351  
Deferred policy acquisition costs103,527  91,882  
Goodwill2,319  2,319  
Other assets45,967  52,643  
TOTAL ASSETS$2,046,899  $1,719,852  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses$147,659  $267,760  
Unearned premiums736,927  661,279  
Advance premium55,640  30,975  
Reinsurance payable, net499,656  122,581  
Long-term debt9,191  9,926  
Other liabilities70,125  133,430  
     Total liabilities1,519,198  1,225,951  
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Cumulative convertible preferred stock ($0.01 par value) 4
—  —  
Common stock ($0.01 par value) 5
468  467  
Treasury shares, at cost - 14,953 and 14,069(213,201) (196,585) 
Additional paid-in capital99,768  96,036  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes38,083  20,364  
Retained earnings602,583  573,619  
     Total stockholders' equity527,701  493,901  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$2,046,899  $1,719,852  
Notes:
4 Cumulative convertible preferred stock ($0.01 par value): Authorized - 1,000 shares; Issued - 10 and 10 shares; Outstanding - 10 and 10 shares; Minimum liquidation preference - $9.99 and $9.99 per share.
5 Common stock ($0.01 par value): Authorized - 55,000 shares; Issued - 46,806 and 46,707 shares; Outstanding 31,853 and 32,638 shares.


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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
2020201920202019
REVENUES
Net premiums earned$226,370  $210,357  $447,199  $420,084  
Net investment income6,179  7,410  13,013  15,552  
Net realized gains/(losses) on investments168  (1,605) 467  (13,130) 
Net change in unrealized gains/(losses) of equity securities3,871  3,759  (4,153) 21,791  
Commission revenue7,758  6,048  14,773  11,553  
Policy fees6,546  5,997  12,086  11,018  
Other revenue1,812  1,756  4,594  3,440  
  Total revenues252,704  233,722  487,979  470,308  
EXPENSES
Losses and loss adjustment expenses151,345  113,296  286,393  226,390  
Policy acquisition costs48,524  44,221  95,388  87,732  
Other operating expenses25,380  25,207  51,107  51,366  
Interest expense17  68  69  146  
     Total expenses225,266  182,792  432,957  365,634  
Income before income tax expense27,438  50,930  55,022  104,674  
     Income tax expense7,556  13,637  15,073  27,233  
NET INCOME$19,882  $37,293  $39,949  $77,441  


UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SHARE AND PER SHARE INFORMATION
(in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
2020201920202019
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic32,102  34,311  32,347  34,525  
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted32,170  34,612  32,440  34,903  
Shares outstanding, end of period31,853  34,160  31,853  34,160  
Basic earnings per common share$0.62  $1.09  $1.23  $2.24  
Diluted earnings per common share$0.62  $1.08  $1.23  $2.22  
Cash dividend declared per common share$0.16  $0.16  $0.32  $0.32  
Book value per share, end of period$16.56  $16.57  $16.56  $16.57  
Annualized return on average equity (ROE)15.6 %26.9 %15.5 %28.7 %


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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
(in thousands, except for Policies In Force data)

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
2020201920202019
Premiums
     Direct premiums written - Florida$334,769  $296,896  $613,280  $539,044  
     Direct premiums written - Other States69,916  61,064  125,958  108,150  
Direct premiums written - Total$404,685  $357,960  $739,238  $647,194  
Direct premiums earned$337,639  $303,108  $663,590  $598,485  
Net premiums earned$226,370  $210,357  $447,199  $420,084  
Underwriting Ratios - Net
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio66.9 %53.9 %64.0 %53.9 %
  Policy acquisition cost ratio21.5 %21.0 %21.4 %20.9 %
  Other operating expense ratio6
11.2 %12.0 %11.4 %12.2 %
General and administrative expense ratio6
32.6 %33.0 %32.8 %33.1 %
Combined ratio99.5 %86.9 %96.8 %87.0 %
Other Items
(Favorable)/Unfavorable prior year reserve development$478  $670  $4,819  $485  
Points on the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio21 bps32 bps108 bps12 bps
6 Expense ratio excludes interest expense.

As of
June 30,
20202019
Policies in force
Florida696,829  644,469  
Other States240,448  210,323  
Total937,277  854,792  
Premiums in force
Florida$1,144,326  $1,030,019  
Other States245,377  203,187  
Total$1,389,703  $1,233,206  
Total Insured Value
Florida$177,854,339  $158,970,803  
Other States99,662,951  82,642,109  
Total$277,517,290  $241,612,912  


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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(in thousands, except for per share data)

Three Months EndedSix Months EndedGuidance
June 30,June 30,Full Year 2020E
2020201920202019
Income Before Income Taxes$27,438  $50,930  $55,022  $104,674  
Adjustments:
    Reinstatement premium, net of commissions7
—  885  —  885  
    Net unrealized (gains)/losses on equity securities(3,871) (3,759) 4,153  (21,791) 
    Net realized (gains)/losses on investments(168) 1,605  (467) 13,130  
    Interest Expense17  68  69  146  
    Total Adjustments(4,022) (1,201) 3,755  (7,630) 
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income $23,416  $49,729  $58,777  $97,044  
GAAP Diluted EPS$0.62  $1.08  $1.23  $2.22  $ 2.31 - 2.61
Adjustments:
    Reinstatement premium, net of commissions7
—  0.02  —  0.02  —  
    Net unrealized (gains)/losses on equity securities(0.12) (0.11) 0.12  (0.62) 0.12  
    Net realized (gains)/losses on investments(0.01) 0.05  (0.01) 0.38  (0.01) 
    Total Pre-Tax Adjustments(0.13) (0.04) 0.11  (0.22) 0.11  
    Income Tax on Above Adjustments0.03  0.01  (0.02) 0.05  (0.02) 
    Total Adjustments(0.10) (0.03) 0.09  (0.17) 0.09  
Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS$0.52  $1.05  $1.32  $2.05  $ 2.40 - 2.70
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