The earnings call presented a mixed view: while there was significant growth in premiums and successful placement of reinsurance, the company faced challenges with decreased earnings, higher combined and loss ratios, and increased expenses.
Company Guidance
During Universal's Fourth Quarter 2024 earnings call, several key metrics and guidance details were highlighted. The company reported an adjusted diluted earnings per common share of $0.25, a decrease from $0.43 the previous year, largely due to lower underwriting income offset by higher net investment income and commission revenue. Core revenue increased by 5.7% to $386.4 million, driven by higher net premiums earned and investment income. Direct premiums written rose by 8.8% to $470.9 million, with notable growth in non-Florida states at 38.4%. The net combined ratio increased by 4.2 points to 107.9%, reflecting a higher loss ratio of 82.3% due to weather-related losses. The company repurchased 370,000 shares costing $7.7 million and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share. Universal also reported significant progress in securing reinsurance for 2025, with 92% of their first event catastrophe tower placed and additional capacity secured for 2026.
Growth in Premiums
Direct premiums written were $470.9 million, up 8.8% from the prior year quarter, with 0.8% growth in Florida and 38.4% growth in other states, reflecting higher policies in force and inflation adjustments.
Reinsurance Program Progress
92% of the first event catastrophe tower for 2025 reinsurance program already placed, with significant multiyear capacity secured for the 2026 hurricane season.
Dividend Declaration
Declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share, payable on March 14, 2025.
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Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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UVE Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Feb 25, 2025
$20.51
$22.41
+9.26%
Oct 24, 2024
$19.84
$18.99
-4.28%
Jul 25, 2024
$19.57
$18.70
-4.45%
Apr 25, 2024
$19.72
$18.98
-3.75%
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