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Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. Launches Universal Direct(SM) In Florida, Hawaii And North CarolinaFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UVE) announced today that Universal DirectSM (www.universaldirect.com), its Direct-to-Consumer online platform for Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company ("UPCIC") products, is now available to homeowners in Florida, Hawaii and North Carolina. With these additions, Universal DirectSM is now available in ten states, including Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Alabama. "The expansion of Universal DirectSM into these new markets is a testament to the positive feedback we continue to receive from consumers for this unique online platform," said Sean P. Downes, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "As we continue to roll out Universal DirectSM to new markets, our uncompromising focus on providing customers with high quality service through our vertically-integrated business model remains a top priority. We are pleased with the success of Universal DirectSM to date and will continue to invest in the platform to meet the rising demand from our customers for convenient and flexible insurance solutions." The Company has written its first policies through Universal DirectSM in Florida, Hawaii and North Carolina. Independent appoited agents operating in Florida, Hawaii and North Carolina have the opportunity to receive commissions from policies written by UPCIC via Universal DirectSM. For additional information about Universal DirectSM, please visit www.universaldirect.com. About Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors Investor Contact: To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/universal-insurance-holdings-inc-launches-universal-directsm-in-florida-hawaii-and-north-carolina-300334064.html SOURCE Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. |