Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a property and casualty insurance company performing various aspects of insurance underwriting, distribution, and claims. It primarily underwrites homeowners' insurance. The company also provides reinsurance intermediary broking services. It offers its products through a network of independent agents primarily in Florida. The company was formerly known as Universal Heights, Inc. and changed its name to Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. in January 2001. Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.