Universal Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

“We had a fantastic start to the year, with a 38.2% annualized return on common equity,” said Stephen J. Donaghy, Chief Executive Officer. “Our top-line results were strong, with growth across our multi-state footprint, including in Florida.”

“On a separate note, I'm pleased to announce the completion of our 2026-2027 reinsurance renewal for our insurance entities, as our program is now fully supported and secured. During the renewal process in 2026, we also secured $352 million of additional multi-year coverage, taking us through the 2027-2028 treaty period.”

Summary Financial Results

Net Income and Adjusted Net Income

Net income available to common stockholders was $54.3 million, compared to net income of $41.4 million in the prior year quarter, and adjusted net income available to common stockholders was $57.8 million, compared to adjusted net income of $41.4 million in the prior year quarter. The higher adjusted net income available to common stockholders mostly stems from a lower net loss ratio and higher net investment income.

Revenues

Revenue was $393.6 million, down 0.3% from the prior year quarter and core revenue was $398.2 million, up 0.8% from the prior year quarter. The increase in core revenue primarily stems from higher net investment income and net premiums earned.

Direct premiums written were $506.5 million, up 8.5% from the prior year quarter. The increase stems from 4.9% growth in Florida and 18.3% growth in other states. Overall growth mostly reflects higher policies in force and inflation adjustments across our multi-state footprint.

Direct premiums earned were $531.4 million, up 3.5% from the prior year quarter. The increase stems from direct premiums written growth over the past twelve months.

The ceded premium ratio was 32.8%, up from 30.7%, in the prior year quarter. The increase primarily reflects the purchase of additional reinsurance coverage relative to the prior year quarter.

Net premiums earned were $356.9 million, up 0.3% from the prior year quarter. The increase is primarily attributable to higher direct premiums earned, partly offset by a higher ceded premium ratio, as described above.

Net investment income was $19.5 million, up from $16.1 million in the prior year quarter. The increase stems from higher fixed income reinvestment yields and higher invested assets.

Commissions, policy fees and other revenue were $21.8 million, down 5.7% from the prior year quarter. The decrease primarily reflects commissions earned on reinstatements in the prior year quarter.

Margins

The operating income margin was 18.6%, compared to an operating income margin of 14.5% in the prior year quarter. The adjusted operating income margin was 19.6%, compared to an adjusted operating income margin of 14.5% in the prior year quarter. The higher adjusted operating income margin primarily stems from a lower net loss ratio and higher core revenue.

The net loss ratio was 63.9%, down 6.6 points compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease reflects better current accident year results.

The net expense ratio was 25.8%, up 1.3 points from 24.5% in the prior year quarter. The increase was primarily driven by a higher ceded premium ratio and higher policy acquisition costs associated with growth outside Florida.

The net combined ratio was 89.7%, down 5.3 points compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease reflects a lower net loss ratio, partly offset by a higher net expense ratio, as described above.

Capital Deployment

During the first quarter, the Company repurchased approximately 210 thousand shares at an aggregate cost of $7.1 million. The Company’s current share repurchase authorization program has approximately $13.1 million remaining.

On April 10, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 16 cents per share of common stock, payable on May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 8, 2026.

Conference Call and Webcast

• Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET

• Investors and other interested parties may listen to the call by accessing the online, real-time webcast at universalinsuranceholdings.com/investors or by registering in advance via teleconference at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIf7338475e3b6498088eb9078ae971a72. Once registration is completed, participants will be provided with a dial-in number containing a personalized conference code to access the call. An online replay of the call will be available at universalinsuranceholdings.com/investors soon after the investor call concludes.

About Universal

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UVE) is a holding company providing property and casualty insurance and value-added insurance services. We develop, market, and write insurance products 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 provide insurance products in the United States through both our appointed independent agents and our direct online distribution channels. Learn more at universalinsuranceholdings.com or get an insurance quote at Clovered.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 core revenue, adjusted net income (loss) available to common stockholders and diluted adjusted earnings (loss) per common share, which exclude the impact of net realized gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Adjusted operating income (loss) and adjusted operating income (loss) margin exclude the impact of net realized gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments and interest and amortization of debt issuance costs. Adjusted common stockholders’ equity and adjusted book value per share exclude accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI), net of taxes. Adjusted return on common equity excludes after-tax net realized gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments from the numerator and AOCI, net of taxes, and current period after-tax net realized gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments from the denominator. 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 are meaningful, as they allow investors to evaluate underlying revenue and profitability trends and enhance comparability across periods. When considered together with the GAAP financial measures, management believes these metrics 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 operational 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 March 31, 2026.

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• we may face significant losses, and our financial results may vary from period to period, due to exposure to catastrophic events and severe weather conditions, the frequency and severity of which could be affected by climate change;
• if we fail to adequately price the risks we underwrite and/or the estimates we make, or if emerging trends outpace our ability to adjust prices timely, or if we lose desirable exposures to competitors by overpricing our risks, we may experience underwriting losses depleting surplus at our risk-bearing insurance subsidiaries and capital at the holding company;
• unanticipated increases in the severity or frequency of claims adversely affect our profitability and financial condition;
• the failure of the risk mitigation strategies we utilize could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations; and
• the risks and uncertainties, as they may be amended from time to time, set forth in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading “Risk Factors” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and supplemented in our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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