HCI Group, Inc 8-K, filed Jan 22, 2021
HCI Group, Inc. (HCI)
About this 8-K
HCI Group, Inc filed this 8-K on January 22, 2021, reporting on events of January 18, 2021.
Items reported
- Item 1.01: Entered into a material agreement
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On January 18, 2021, we entered into a Renewal Rights Agreement with United Insurance Holding Corp. and certain of its affiliates, including United Property & Casualty Insurance Company, to transition all of United’s personal lines insurance business in the states of Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island to HCI. The business to be transitioned represents approximately $124.9 million of annual premiums.
Under the agreement, we agreed to provide 69.5% quota share reinsurance on all of United’s in-force, new and renewal policies in the four states from December 31, 2020 through May 31, 2021. In exchange, we will pay United an allowance of $4.4 million towards already purchased catastrophe reinsurance and a provisional ceding commission of 25% of premium. That percentage could increase up to 31.5% depending on the direct loss ratio results for the reinsured business.
As part of the transaction, we issued to United 100,000 shares of HCI common stock. We also agreed to pay United a cash payment of up to $3.1 million depending on the amount of premium transitioned to us. Consummation of the transactions contemplated by the renewal rights agreement is subject to regulatory approvals in the four states.
Our corresponding press release appears as Exhibit 99.1 to this form 8-K.
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: January 21, 2021.
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HCI GROUP, INC. |
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/s/ James Mark Harmsworth |
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Name: James Mark Harmsworth Title: Chief Financial Officer |
A signed original of this Form 8-K has been provided to HCI Group, Inc. and will be retained by HCI Group, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
Exhibit 99.1
HCI Group Agrees to Acquire Insurance Business in Four Northeast States from United Insurance Holdings Corp.
Tampa, Fla. – January 22, 2021 – HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE: HCI), an InsurTech company with operations in insurance, software development and real estate, has entered into a renewal rights agreement, dated January 18, 2021, with United Insurance Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: UIHC) pursuant to which United is to transition to HCI all its personal lines insurance business in the states of Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
“We’re excited to enter into this agreement with United,” said HCI Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paresh Patel. “When fully consummated, these transactions will accelerate our strategic plan to expand nationally. We will acquire not only a seasoned book of business, but also an established agent network and important underlying data.”
About HCI Group, Inc.
HCI Group, Inc. is an InsurTech company with operations in insurance, software development and real estate. HCI’s leading insurance operation, TypTap Insurance Company, is a rapidly growing, technology-driven insurance company, which provides homeowners insurance and flood insurance in Florida. TypTap’s operations are powered in large part by insurance-related information technology developed by HCI’s software subsidiary, Exzeo USA, Inc. HCI’s largest subsidiary, Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc., provides homeowners’ insurance primarily in Florida. HCI’s real estate subsidiary, Greenleaf Capital, LLC, owns and operates multiple properties in Florida, including office buildings, retail centers and marinas.
The company's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "HCI" and are included in the Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600 Index. HCI Group, Inc. regularly publishes financial and other information in the Investor Information section of the company’s website. For more information about HCI Group and its subsidiaries, visit www.hcigroup.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "confident," "prospects" and "project" and other similar words and expressions are intended to signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions, but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. For example, there can be no assurance that insurance regulators will permit HCI to operate in the applicable states and approve the proposed terms of the transaction. Further, there can be no assurance the transitioned business will be profitable. Some of these risks and uncertainties are identified in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should any risks or uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on the proposed transaction and HCI’s business, financial condition, and results of operations. HCI Group, Inc. disclaims all obligations to update any forward-looking statements.
Company Contact:
Rachel Swansiger, Esq.
HCI Group, Inc.
Tel (813) 405-3206
rswansiger@hcigroup.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Matt Glover
Gateway Investor Relations
Tel (949) 574-3860
HCI@gatewayir.com
Media Contact:
Amber Brinkley
Kippen Communications
Tel (727) 466-7695
amber@kippencommunications.com
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