Universal Announces New $20 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UVE) (“Universal” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $20 million of its outstanding shares of common stock through March 11, 2026.

Share repurchases may be made by the Company from time to time in open market transactions at prevailing market prices. The Company intends to effect repurchase transactions in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Company’s insider trading policy.

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 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 provide insurance products in the United States through both our appointed independent agents and our direct online distribution channels, primarily in Florida. Learn more at universalinsuranceholdings.com.

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