UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

     Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
     FORM 8-K

     CURRENT REPORT
 
     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
     Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     March 13, 2009     
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
 
 

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.     

     (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

  

000-20848

  

65-0231984

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

  

(Commission file number)

  

(IRS Employer Identification No.)


1110 W. Commercial Blvd. Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:          (954) 958-1200          

     
 

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ITEM 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
   
   

On March 13, 2009, Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

   

 

ITEM 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits
   

(c) Exhibits:
   

99.1

Press Release, dated March 13, 2009.


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: March 13, 2009

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.
   
   
 

/s/ James M. Lynch
 

James M. Lynch
 

 Chief Financial Officer