UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
April 14, 2009
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
000-20848 |
65-0231984 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission file number) |
(IRS Employer |
1110 W. Commercial Blvd. Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: |
(954) 958-1200 |
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ITEM 8.01 Other Events.
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) is currently preparing an application to the Texas Department of Insurance to form a separate property and casualty insurance subsidiary to write homeowners insurance coverage in that State. In connection with the proposed filing, on March 27, 2009, the Company’s subsidiary, Universal Property and Casualty
Insurance Company (“UPCIC”), withdrew its application to be licensed in the State of Texas. The Company expects to complete and file the application within the next several weeks.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: April 14, 2009 |
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. |
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/s/ |
James M. Lynch |
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James M. Lynch |
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Executive Vice President |