Universal Insurance Holdings reported a GAAP loss per share of $2.36 and an adjusted loss per share of $2.27 for Q3 2022. The results were impacted by $111 million of retained Hurricane Ian losses. Despite the loss, direct premiums written increased by 15.6% year-over-year, driven by growth in both Florida and other states.
Diluted GAAP loss per common share was $2.36, and diluted adjusted loss per common share was $2.27.
Direct premiums written increased by 15.6% to $500.7 million compared to the prior year quarter.
The company repurchased 203,244 shares for $2.4 million.
Total capital returned to shareholders was $7.4 million, including a $0.16 per share regular quarterly dividend.
Universal Insurance Holdings is in the planning process for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
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