Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. Subsidiary Universal Property Begins Writing Homeowners Insurance Policies in Iowa

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UVE) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (Universal Property), has written multiple policies in Iowa since the end of the third quarter. This marks the 19th state where consumers can purchase a Universal Property policy through independent agents or directly shop their policy on Clovered.com.

"We continue to make inroads across the country creating long-standing relationships with consumers and independent agents. We look forward to continuing to expand our addressable market and diversify our book of business,” said Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Stephen J. Donaghy.

Learn more about purchasing a Universal Property policy online at UniversalProperty.com or shop your policy at Clovered.com.

About Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

Universal Insurance Holdings (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 19 states (primarily Florida). Learn more at UniversalInsuranceHoldings.com.

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