UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
August 22, 2006
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-20848 65-0231984
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification
No.)
1110 W. Commercial Blvd. Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (954) 958-1200
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ITEM 8.01 Other Events.
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On August 22, 2006, Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") announced
that its board of directors approved a dividend on the Company's Common Stock.
The announcement, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report,
is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release, dated August 22, 2006.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the Registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 31, 2006 UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
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By: /s/Bradley I. Meier
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Bradley I. Meier
President and Chief
Executive Officer