UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB/A
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2002
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______________ to ______________
Commission File Number 0-20848
UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Delaware 65-0231984
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2875 N.E. 191St Street
Suite 300
Miami, Florida 33180
(Address of principal executive offices)
(305) 792-4200
(Issuer's telephone number)
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common equity, as of the last practicable date: 17,794,584 shares of common
stock as of May 1, 2002.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format Yes No X
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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following unaudited consolidated financial statements of Universal
Insurance Holdings, Inc. have been prepared in accordance with the instructions
to Form 10-QSB and, therefore, omit or condense certain footnotes and other
information normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial
information for the interim periods reported have been made. Results of
operations for the three months ended March 31, 2002 are not necessarily
indicative of the results for the year ending December 31, 2002.
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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 2002
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 7,725,930
Debt securities held-to-maturity
(fair-value of $2,834,201) $ 2,726,340
Equity securities available for sale (cost of
$285,404) 266,150
Prepaid reinsurance premiums and reinsurance
recoverables 11,227,253
Premiums and other receivables 976,183
Investments in real estate 382,710
Deferred policy acquisition costs 894,089
Property, plant and equipment, net 924,878
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Total assets $ 25,123,533
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 4,788,040
Unearned premiums 15,049,939
Accounts payable 576,415
Other accrued expenses 458,660
Accrued taxes, licenses and fees 120,352
Loans payable 406,394
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Total liabilities 21,399,800
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Cumulative convertible preferred stock, $.01
par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 138,640
shares issued and outstanding, minimum liquidation
preference of $1,419,700 $ 1,387
Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares
authorized, 14,894,584 shares issued and 14,685,939
outstanding 148,946
Common stock in treasury, at cost - 208,645 shares (101,820)
Additional paid-in capital 14,977,297
Accumulated deficit (11,286,585)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (15,492)
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Total stockholders' equity 3,723,733
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 25,123,533
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The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2002 2001
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PREMIUMS EARNED AND OTHER REVENUES:
Premium income, net $ 1,884,321 $ 2,312,803
Net investment income 96,566 191,222
Commission revenue 297,157 319,835
Other revenue 471,518 1,815,200
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Total revenues 2,749,562 4,639,060
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OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 1,336,803 1,474,126
General and administrative expenses 1,369,925 1,661,946
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Total operating costs and expenses 2,706,728 3,136,072
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NET INCOME $ 42,834 $ 1,502,988
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INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic $ 0.00 $ 0.10
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING - BASIC 14,686,000 14,749,000
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INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Diluted $ 0.00 $ 0.10
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING - DILUTED 15,254,264 15,317,000
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The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
March 31, March 30,
2002 2001
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NET INCOME $ 42,834 $ 1,502,988
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on
available-for-sale securities 24,344 (14,500)
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $ 67,178 $ 1,488,488
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The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
March 31, 2002 March 31, 2001
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 42,834 $ 1,502,988
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to cash (used in) provided by operations:
Amortization and depreciation 52,956 34,681
Net accretion of bond premiums and discounts (2,793) (11,744)
Net change in assets and liabilities relating to operating activities:
Prepaid reinsurance premiums and reinsurance recoverables 1,886,025 -
Premiums and other receivables 177,397 1,221,309
Reinsurance payables (3,327,902) 144,789
Deferred policy acquisition costs (364,147) (945,709)
Accounts payable (787,309) (636,710)
Other accrued expenses (49,026) 30,625
Accrued taxes, licenses and fees (69,376) (192,233)
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses (1,458,827) 300,369
Unearned premiums 996,700 (1,134,838)
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (2,903,468) 313,527
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (15,974) -
Purchase of equity secuities available for sale - (33,828)
Purchase of real estate (110,812) -
Purchase of debt securities held to maturity - (409,062)
Proceeds from maturities of debt securities held to maturity 312,175 -
Collections on notes receivable - 51,026
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 185,389 (391,864)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Preferred stock dividend - (12,488)
Repayments of loans payable (37,690) -
Purchase of treasury stock - (14,495)
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Net cash used in financing activities (37,690) (26,983)
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS (2,755,769) (105,320)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning of period 10,481,699 10,357,663
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, End of period $ 7,725,930 $ 10,252,343
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The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2002
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("Company"), its wholly-owned
subsidiary, Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company ("UPCIC"), and other
wholly-owned entities which are under common control through common ownership.
All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
The condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of March 31, 2002,
the related condensed consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive
operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 are
unaudited. The accounting policies followed for quarterly financial reporting
are the same as those disclosed in the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year
ended December 31, 2001. The interim financial statements reflect all
adjustments (consisting of only normal and recurring accruals and adjustments)
which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the
results for the interim periods presented. The Company's operating results for
any particular interim period may not be indicative of results for the full year
and thus should be read in conjunction with the Company's annual statements.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Certain reclassifications have been made in the 2001 financial statements to
conform them to and make them consistent with the presentation used in the 2002
financial statements.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS. In July 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141,
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS and SFAS No. 142, GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS.
SFAS No. 141 requires all business combinations entered into subsequent to June
30, 2001 to be accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. SFAS No.
142 provides that goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives
will not be amortized, but will be tested for impairment on an annual basis.
SFAS No. 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001.
The new standards did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial
statements.
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, ACCOUNTING FOR THE IMPAIRMENT OR
DISPOSAL OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS, which addresses financial accounting and
reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. SFAS No. 144 is
effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001, and interim
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periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption encouraged. The
provisions of SFAS No. 144 generally are to be applied prospectively. The
adoption of SFAS No. 144 did not have a material effect on the Company's
financial statements or disclosures.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. The Company's business could be affected by regulatory
and competitive restrictions on pricing for new and renewal business, the cost
of catastrophic reinsurance, adverse loss experience and federal and state
legislation or governmental regulations of insurance companies. Changes in these
areas could adversely affect the Company's operations in the future.
The Company has incurred losses in the past two years. In order to improve the
Company's financial position and achieve profitable operations, management has
implemented a rate increase for new and renewal business, is restructuring the
homeowners' coverage offered, has restructured its catastrophic reinsurance
coverage to reduce the cost, and is working to reduce general and administrative
expenses. In addition, management is exploring sources of additional capital.
Management believes that the implementation of these plans will be successful
over the next twelve months. However, there can be no assurance that successful
implementation of these plans will be achieved or will be sufficient to ensure
UPCIC's future compliance with Florida insurance regulations, or that the
Company will be able to achieve profitability. Failure by UPCIC to maintain the
required level of statutory capital and surplus could result in the suspension
of UPCIC's authority to write new or renewal business, other regulatory actions
or ultimately, in the revocation of UPCIC's certificate of authority by the
Florida Department of Insurance.
NOTE 2 - INSURANCE OPERATIONS
UPCIC commenced its insurance activity in February 1998 by assuming policies
from the Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting
Association ("JUA"). UPCIC received the unearned premiums and began servicing
such policies. Since then, UPCIC has been renewing these policies as well as
soliciting business actively in the open market through independent agents.
Unearned premiums represent amounts that UPCIC would refund policyholders if
their policies were canceled. UPCIC determines unearned premiums by calculating
the pro-rata amount that would be due to the policyholder at a given point in
time based upon the premiums owed over the life of each policy. At March 31,
2002, the Company had unearned premiums totaling $15,049,939.
Effective January 15, 2002, UPCIC and Universal Property and Casualty
Management, Inc., ("Universal Management") an unaffiliated managing agency,
terminated their prior management agreement whereby services provided by
Universal Management are now provided by UPCIC, Universal Risk Advisors, Inc.
and unaffiliated third parties. Universal Risk Advisors, Inc. is an affiliated
managing general agency that provides the Company with management and personnel
for UPCIC's underwriting, together with support offices, equipment and services.
Premiums earned are included in earnings evenly over the terms of the policies.
UPCIC does not have policies that provide for retroactive premium adjustments.
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Policy acquisition costs, consisting of commissions and other costs that vary
with and are directly related to the production of business, net of ceding
commissions, are deferred and amortized over the terms of the policies, but only
to the extent that unearned premiums are sufficient to cover all related costs
and expenses. At March 31, 2002, deferred policy acquisition costs amounted to
$894,089.
An allowance for uncollectible premiums receivable is established when it
becomes evident collection is doubtful. No allowance is deemed necessary at
March 31, 2002.
Claims and claims adjustment expenses, less related reinsurance, are provided
for as claims are incurred. The provision for unpaid claims and claim adjustment
expenses includes: (1) the accumulation of individual case estimates for claims
and claims adjustment expenses reported prior to the close of the accounting
period; (2) estimates for unreported claims based on past experience modified
for current trends; and (3) estimates of expenses for investigating and
adjusting claims based on past experience.
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expenses are based on
estimates of ultimate cost of settlement. Changes in claims estimates resulting
from the continuous review process and differences between estimates and
ultimate payments are reflected in expense for the period in which the revision
of these estimates first become known.
UPCIC estimates claims and claims expenses based on historical experience of
similar entities and payment and reporting patterns for the type of risk
involved. These estimates are continuously reviewed by UPCIC's affiliated
management professionals and any resulting adjustments are reflected in
operations for the period in which they are determined.
Inherent in the estimates of ultimate claims are expected trends in claims
severity, frequency and other factors that may vary as claims are settled. The
amount of uncertainty in the estimates for casualty coverage is significantly
affected by such factors as the amount of historical claims experience relative
to the development period, knowledge of the actual facts and circumstances, and
the amount of insurance risk retained.
NOTE 3 - REINSURANCE
UPCIC's in-force policyholder coverage for windstorm exposures as of March 31,
2002 was approximately $4.5 billion. In the normal course of business, UPCIC
seeks to reduce the loss that may arise from catastrophes or other events that
cause unfavorable underwriting results by reinsuring certain levels of risk in
various areas of exposure with other insurance enterprises or reinsurers.
Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with
the reinsurance policy. Reinsurance premiums, losses and loss adjustment
expenses are accounted for on bases consistent with those used in accounting for
the original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance contracts.
Reinsurance ceding commissions received are deferred and amortized over the
effective period of the related insurance policies.
UPCIC limits the maximum net loss that can arise from large risks or risks in
concentrated areas of exposure by reinsuring (ceding) certain levels of risks
with other insurers or reinsurers, either on an automatic basis under general
reinsurance contracts known as "treaties" or by negotiation on substantial
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individual risks. The reinsurance arrangements are intended to provide UPCIC
with the ability to maintain its exposure to loss within its capital resources.
Such reinsurance includes quota share, excess of loss and catastrophe forms of
reinsurance.
Effective June 1, 2001, UPCIC entered into a quota share reinsurance treaty and
excess per risk agreements with Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation, rated A+
by A.M. Best. Under the quota share treaty, UPCIC cedes 50% of its gross written
premiums, losses and loss adjustment expenses with a provisional ceding
commission ranging from 27% to 35%; the commission percentage will be adjusted
based on the ceded loss ratio. In addition, the quota share treaty has a
limitation for any one occurrence of $6,500,000. Under the excess per risk
agreement, UPCIC obtained coverage of $1,300,000 in excess of $500,000 ultimate
net loss for each risk, each loss, excluding losses arising from the peril of
wind to the extent such wind related losses are the result of a hurricane. A
$2,600,000 limit applies to any one-loss occurrence.
Effective June 1, 2001, under an excess catastrophe contract, UPCIC obtained
coverage of $47,500,000 in excess of $2,000,000. UPCIC also obtained coverage
from the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. The coverage is estimated to be
$41,000,000.
Effective July 1, 2001, UPCIC purchased industry loss warranty catastrophe
reinsurance, covering the period July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002, which could
supplement other coverages. The premiums for these coverages are $352,855.
The ceded reinsurance arrangements had the following effect on certain items in
the accompanying consolidated financial statements:
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
March 31, 2002 March 31, 2001
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Loss Loss
and Loss and Loss
Premiums Premiums Adjustment Premiums Premiums Adjustment
Written Earned Expenses Written Earned Expenses
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Direct $7,912,989 $6,916,289 $2,900,417 $5,826,776 $6,961,615 $3,084,468
Ceded (3,956,495) (5,031,968) (1,563,614) (2,378,180) (4,648,812) (1,610,342)
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Net $3,956,494 $1,884,321 $1,336,803 $3,448,596 $2,312,803 $1,474,126
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Other Amounts:
March 31, 2002
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Reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses
and loss adjustment expenses $ 2,687,795
Unearned premiums ceded 8,539,458
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Prepaid reinsurance premiums and reinsurance recoverable $ 11,227,253
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UPCIC's reinsurance contracts do not relieve UPCIC from its obligations to
policyholders. Failure of reinsurers to honor their obligations could result in
losses to UPCIC; consequently, allowances are established for amounts deemed
uncollectible. No allowance is deemed necessary at March 31, 2002. UPCIC
evaluates the similar geographic regions, activities, or economic
characteristics of the reinsurers to minimize its exposure to significant losses
from reinsurer insolvencies. UPCIC currently has reinsurance contracts with
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various reinsurers located throughout the United States and internationally.
UPCIC believes that this distribution of reinsurance contracts adequately
minimizes UPCIC's risk from any potential operating difficulties of its
reinsurers.
NOTE 4 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Universal Management performed various services with respect to UPCIC insurance
policies and received fees for performing these services based upon policies
written pursuant to an agreement originally executed in 1997. The parties agreed
to terminate the agreement effective January 15, 2002. Universal Management
communicated to UPCIC that all management services would cease on the date of
termination rather than continuing through the life of the policies for which
fees were paid on a premiums written basis. As a result, UPCIC ceased remittance
of the management fees to Universal Management as of September 1, 2001. On
November 6, 2001, UPCIC filed a Complaint against Universal Management in the
United States District Court for The Southern District of Florida, Miami
Division, alleging breach of contract and demanding specific performance and
unspecified damages. On December 28, 2001, Universal Management filed a
counterclaim for breach of contract, alleging that it is entitled to fees for
policies written from September 2001 through the date of termination. As of
December 31, 2001, UPCIC has recorded a receivable from Universal Management
representing the management fees remitted on the basis of premiums earned
subsequent to the termination date, January 15, 2002, and provided an allowance
for doubtful accounts for the entire receivable. Discovery is in the early
stages and the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or the likely amount
associated therewith cannot be estimated. Therefore, UPCIC has not accrued a
liability with respect to the management fees claimed by Universal Management.
NOTE 5 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective June 1, 2002, UPCIC entered into a quota share reinsurance
treaty with several reinsurers. Under the quota share treaty, UPCIC cedes 80% of
its gross written premiums, losses and loss adjustment expenses with a ceding
commission of 26%.
In May 2002, the Company entered into a letter of intent to sell its
insurance operations to Holding Company of America, Inc. ("HCA") subject to an
exclusive ninety-day review period to conduct due diligence. The letter of
intent contemplates the sale of the following entities, constituting all of the
Company's insurance operations, each of which is a wholly-owned direct or
indirect subsidiary of the Company: Universal Insurance Holding Company of
Florida; Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company; Universal Risk
Advisors, Inc.; Universal Adjusting Corporation; Universal Florida Insurance
Agency, Inc.; U.S. Insurance Solutions, Inc.; U.S.A Insurance Solutions, Inc.;
Universal Inspection Corporation. The purchase price is to be determined
pursuant to various formulas for valuing the insurance operations that take into
account capital and financial performance.
In addition, the letter and a July 1, 2002 supplement provide for HCA
to contribute $2.5 million to the capital of Universal Property & Casualty
Insurance Company upon the execution of a promissory note by Universal Risk
Advisors, Inc. and the Company's guaranty. The note will be payable to HCA upon
the occurrence of certain events including the failure to (i) enter into a
purchase and sale agreement as contemplated by the letter of intent, (ii) obtain
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the approval of the Florida Department of Insurance or (iii) close the
transaction, and will be payable in eight quarterly installments that bear
interest at the prime rate plus two percent. The loan has not yet been funded.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis by management of the Company's
consolidated financial condition and results of operations should be read in
conjunction with the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and
Notes thereto.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements made by the Company's management may be considered
to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Reform Litigation Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on various
factors and assumptions that include known and unknown risks and uncertainties.
The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," and "project," and similar
expressions, identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the
date the statement was made. Such statements may include, but not be limited to,
projections of revenues, income or loss, expenses, plans, as well as assumptions
relating to the foregoing. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to
risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future
results could differ materially from those described in forward-looking
statements as a result of the risks set forth in the following discussion, among
others.
OVERVIEW
The Company is a vertically integrated insurance holding company. The
Company, through its subsidiaries, is currently engaged in insurance
underwriting, distribution and claims. UPCIC generates revenue from the
collection and investment of premiums. The Company's agency operations which
include Universal Florida Insurance Agency and U.S. Insurance Solutions, Inc.
generate income from policy fees, commissions, premium financing referral fees
and the marketing of ancillary services. Universal Risk Advisors, Inc., the
Company's managing general agent, generates revenue through policy fee income
and other administrative fees from the marketing of UPCIC's and third party
insurance products through the Company's distribution network and UPCIC. Capital
Resources Group Ltd. was formed to participate in contingent capital products.
Universal Risk Life Advisors, Inc. was formed to be the Company's managing
general agent for life insurance products. In addition, the Company has formed
an independent claims adjusting company, Universal Adjusting Corporation, which
adjusts UPCIC claims in certain geographic areas and an inspection company,
Universal Inspection Corporation, which performs property inspections for
homeowners' policies underwritten by UPCIC.
The Company has formed two subsidiaries that specialize in selling
insurance via the Internet. Tigerquote.com Insurance & Financial Services Group,
Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary Tigerquote.com Insurance Solutions, Inc.
are a network of Internet insurance agencies. At March 31, 2002, agencies have
been established in 22 states. Separate legal entities have been formed for each
state and are governed by the respective states' department of insurance.
The Company has also formed Tiger Home Services, Inc. which furnishes
pest control, pool services, landscaping, house cleaning and hurricane shutters
to homeowners. The Tiger Home Division grossed approximately $69,000 in revenue
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in the first quarter of 2002. Management believes this will be a growing part of
the Company's overall business.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2002 aggregated $7,725,930. The
source of liquidity for possible claims payments consists of net premiums, after
deductions for expenses.
UPCIC believes that premiums will be sufficient to meet UPCIC's working
capital requirements for at least the next twelve months. Amounts considered to
be in excess of current working capital requirements have been invested. At
March 31, 2002 UPCIC's investments were comprised of $7,725,930 in cash and
repurchase agreements, $2,726,340 in fixed maturity securities and $266,150 in
equity securities.
Policies originally obtained from the Florida Residential Property and
Casualty Joint Underwriting Association ("JUA") provided the opportunity for
UPCIC to solicit future renewal premiums. Less than 50% of the policies obtained
from the JUA are currently renewed with the Company. UPCIC does not expect to
participate in takeouts of additional policies from the JUA. In an effort to
further grow its insurance operations, in 1998 the Company began to solicit
business actively in the open market. Through renewal of JUA business combined
with business solicited in the market through independent agents, UPCIC is
currently servicing approximately 41,000 homeowners and dwelling fire insurance
policies. In determining appropriate guidelines for such open market policy
sales, UPCIC employs standards similar to those used in its selection of JUA
policies. Also, to improve underwriting and manage risk, the Company uses
analytical tools and data currently developed in conjunction with the Company's
reinsurers and their utilization of catastrophe model utilizing Risk Management
Solutions (RMS). To diversify UPCIC's product lines, management may consider
underwriting personal umbrella liability policies in the future. Any such
program will require the approval of the Florida Department of Insurance.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2002 VERSUS THREE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31, 2001
Gross premiums written increased 35.8% to $7,912,989 for the three
month period ended March 31, 2002 from $5,826,776 for the three month period
ended March 31, 2001. The increase in gross premiums written is primarily
attributable to an increase in new business as well as premium rate increases.
Net premiums earned decreased 18.5% to $1,884,321 for the three month
period ended March 31, 2002 from $2,312,803 for the three month period ended
March 31, 2001. The decrease is primarily due to non renewal of certain policies
in high exposure areas in late 2001.
Investment income decreased 49.5% to $96,566 for the three month period
ended March 31, 2002 from $191,222 for the three month period ended March 31,
2001. The decrease is primarily due to the lower interest rate environment
during the three months ended March 31, 2002.
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Other revenue decreased 74.0% to $471,518 for the three month period
ended March 31, 2002 from $1,815,200 for the three month period ended March 31,
2001. The decrease is primarily attributable to the JUA bonus received in the
first three months of 2001.
Commission income decreased 7.1% to $297,157 for the three month period
ended March 31, 2002 from $319,835 for the three month period ended March 31,
2001. Commission income is comprised principally of the managing general agent's
policy fee income on all new and renewal insurance policies and to a lesser
extent commissions generated from agency operations. The decrease is primarily
attributable to a change in recording commissions related to TigerQuote.com
agents from a written to an earned basis in the third quarter of 2001 in order
to properly reflect direct bill commissions received.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") incurred decreased 9.3% to
$1,336,803 for the three month period ended March 31, 2002 from $1,474,126 for
the three month period ended March 31, 2001. The Company's direct loss ratio for
the three month period ended March 31, 2002 was 41.9% compared to 44.3% for the
three month period ended March 31, 2001. The Company's direct loss ratio
decreased principally due to the lower frequency and severity of claims in the
three months ended March 31, 2002. Losses and LAE, the Company's most
significant expenses, represent actual payments made and changes in estimated
future payments to be made to or on behalf of its policyholders, including
expenses required to settle claims and losses. Losses and LAE are influenced by
loss severity and frequency.
Catastrophes are an inherent risk of the property-liability insurance
business which may contribute to material year-to-year fluctuations in UPCIC's
and the Company's results of operations and financial position. The level of
catastrophe loss experienced in any year cannot be predicted and could be
material to the results of operations and financial position. While management
believes UPCIC's and the Company's catastrophe management strategies will reduce
the severity of future losses, UPCIC and the Company continue to be exposed to
catastrophic losses.
General and administrative expenses decreased 17.6% to $1,369,925 for
the three month period ended March 31, 2002 from $1,661,946 for the three month
period ended March 31, 2001. General and administrative expenses have decreased
mainly due to higher ceding commissions on premiums ceded to reinsurers.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's primary sources of capital are premium revenues and
investment income.
For the three month period ended March 31, 2002, cash flows used by
operating activities were $2,903,468. Cash flows from operating activities are
negative, primarily due to payments made to reinsurers in the first quarter of
2002. The Company's investment portfolio is highly liquid as it consists almost
entirely of readily marketable securities. Cash flows from investing activities
are primarily comprised of proceeds from maturities of debt securities held to
maturity.
The Company has incurred losses in the past two years. In order to
improve the Company's financial position and achieve profitable operations,
management has implemented a rate increase for new and renewal business, is
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restructuring the homeowners' coverage offered, has restructured its
catastrophic reinsurance coverage to reduce the cost, and is working to reduce
general and administrative expenses. In addition, management is exploring
sources of additional capital. Management believes that the implementation of
these plans will be successful over the next twelve months. However, there can
be no assurance that successful implementation of these plans will be achieved
or will be sufficient to ensure UPCIC's future compliance with Florida insurance
regulations, or that the Company will be able to achieve profitability. Failure
by UPCIC to maintain the required level of statutory capital and surplus could
result in the suspension of UPCIC's authority to write new or renewal business,
other regulatory actions or ultimately, in the revocation of UPCIC's certificate
of authority by the Florida Department of Insurance.
The Company believes that its current capital resources together with
management's plan as described above will be sufficient to support current
operations and expected growth for at least 12 months.
The balance of cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2002 is
$7,725,930. Most of this amount, along with readily marketable equity securities
aggregating $266,150 would be available to pay claims in the event of a
catastrophic event pending reimbursement for any aggregate amount in excess of
$1 million up to the 100 year probable maximum loss which would be covered by
reinsurers. Catastrophic reinsurance is recoverable upon presentation to the
reinsurer of evidence of claim payment.
Generally accepted accounting principles differ in some respects from
reporting practices prescribed or permitted by the DOI. To retain its
certificate of authority, the Florida insurance laws and regulations require
that UPCIC maintain capital surplus equal to the statutory minimum capital and
surplus requirement defined in the Florida Insurance Code. UPCIC's statutory
capital and surplus exceeded the minimum capital and surplus requirements of
$4,000,000 as of March 31, 2002. UPCIC is also required to adhere to prescribed
premium-to-capital surplus ratios. UPCIC is in compliance with these
requirements and it expects to remain in compliance, if management's plans are
successful.
The maximum amount of dividends which can be paid by Florida insurance
companies without prior approval of the Florida Commissioner is subject to
restrictions relating to statutory surplus. The maximum dividend that may be
paid by UPCIC without prior approval is limited to the lesser of statutory net
income from operations of the preceding calendar year or 10.0% of statutory
unassigned capital surplus as of the preceding year end.
The Company is required to comply with the National Association of
Insurance Commissioner's ("NAIC") Risk-Based Capital ("RBC") requirements. RBC
requirements prescribe a method of measuring the amount of capital appropriate
for an insurance company to support its overall business operations in light of
its size and risk profile. NAIC's RBC requirements are used by regulators to
determine appropriate regulatory actions relating to insurers who show signs of
weak or deteriorating condition. As of December 31, 2001, based on calculations
using the appropriate NAIC RBC formula, the Company's total reported adjusted
capital was in excess of three of the four ratios which would require any form
of regulatory action, however, UPCIC'S surplus as reported was below the company
action level, triggering a Company Action Level event in accordance with Florida
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Insurance Statutes. Accordingly, UPCIC was required to file a Risk Based Capital
Plan containing items specified in Florida statutes.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective June 1, 2002, UPCIC entered into a quota share reinsurance
treaty with several reinsurers. Under the quota share treaty, UPCIC cedes 80% of
its gross written premiums, losses and loss adjustment expenses with a ceding
commission of 26%.
In May 2002, the Company entered into a letter of intent to sell its
insurance operations to Holding Company of America, Inc. ("HCA") subject to an
exclusive ninety-day review period to conduct due diligence. The letter of
intent contemplates the sale of the following entities, constituting all of the
Company's insurance operations, each of which is a wholly-owned direct or
indirect subsidiary of the Company: Universal Insurance Holding Company of
Florida; Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company; Universal Risk
Advisors, Inc.; Universal Adjusting Corporation; Universal Florida Insurance
Agency, Inc.; U.S. Insurance Solutions, Inc.; U.S.A Insurance Solutions, Inc.;
Universal Inspection Corporation. The purchase price is to be determined
pursuant to various formulas for valuing the insurance operations that take into
account capital and financial performance.
In addition, the letter and a July 1, 2002 supplement provide for HCA
to contribute $2.5 million to the capital of Universal Property & Casualty
Insurance Company upon the execution of a promissory note by Universal Risk
Advisors, Inc. and the Company's guarantee. The note will be payable to HCA upon
the occurrence of certain events including the failure to (i) enter into a
purchase and sale agreement as contemplated by the letter of intent, (ii) obtain
the approval of the Florida Department of Insurance or (iii) close the
transaction, and will be payable in eight quarterly installments that bear
interest at the prime rate plus two percent. The loan has not yet been funded.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company did not have any reportable legal proceedings during the
three months ending March 31, 2002. Certain claims and complaints have been
filed or are pending against the Company with respect to various matters. In the
opinion of management none of these lawsuits, except for the lawsuit with
Universal Property and Casualty Management Company described in the Note 4 to
condensed consolidated Financial Statements included herewith, are material and
they are adequately provided for or covered by insurance or, if not so covered,
are without any or have little merit or involve such amounts that if disposed of
unfavorably would not have a material adverse effect on the Company.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
Under an amendment to the Employment Agreement between the Company and Bradley
I. Meier, approved by the Board of Directors on May 3, 2002, Mr. Meier received
an increase in salary for 2002 that was paid in shares of the common stock of
the Company instead of cash. Accordingly, 450,000 shares of common stock were
issued in May 2002 in accordance with the terms of the amendment.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Exhibit
10.7 Amendment number 4 to Employment Agreement
between Universal Insurance Holdings Inc.
and Bradley I. Meier.
11.1 Statement Regarding Computation of Per Share
Income
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: July 18, 2002 /s/ Bradley I. Meier
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Bradley I. Meier, President
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