UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549  
_______________________

FORM 10-Q
_______________________

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20182019
Commission File Number 001-35761  
_____________________
United Insurance Holdings Corp.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 _______________________
 Delaware 75-3241967 
 (State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification Number) 
800 2nd Avenue S
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
727-895-7737
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
_______________________
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per shareUIHCNasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  R    No  £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  R    No  £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer£ Accelerated filerþ
Non-accelerated filer£ Smaller reporting company£
   Emerging growth company£
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. £
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  £    No  R
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
As of July 31, 2018, 42,822,1872019, 43,231,184 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, were outstanding.

 


UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.



PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 Item 1. Financial Statements
     Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
     Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
     UnauditedCondensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited)
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
     Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 Item 4. Controls and Procedures
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 
 Item 1. Legal Proceedings
 Item 1A. Risk Factors
 Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
 Item 5. Other Information
 Item 6. Exhibits
Signatures
 
Throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (Form 10-Q), we present amounts in all tables in thousands, except for share amounts, per share amounts, policy counts or where more specific language or context indicates a different presentation. In the narrative sections of this Form 10-Q, we show full values rounded to the nearest thousand.
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.



FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements in this Form 10-Q contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements about anticipated growth in revenues, gross written premium, earnings per share, estimated unpaid losses on insurance policies, investment returns, and diversification and expectations about our liquidity, our ability to meet our investment objectives and to manage and mitigate market risk with respect to our investments. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “endeavor,” “project,” “believe,” "plan," “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “would,” “estimate,” or “continue” or the negative variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and market in which we operate, and management's beliefs and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. The risks and uncertainties include, without limitation:

our exposure to catastrophic events and severe weather conditions;
the regulatory, economic and weather conditions present in Florida, the state in which we are most concentrated;
the effectiveness of our diversification strategy;
our ability to cultivate and maintain agent relationships, particularly our relationship with AmRisc, LLC (AmRisc);
the possibility that actual claims incurred may exceed our loss reserves for claims;
assessments charged by various governmental agencies;
our ability to implement and maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting;
our ability to maintain adequateinformation technology and data security systems, and outsourcingto outsource relationships;
our reliance on key vendor relationships, and the ability of our vendors to protect the personal information of our customers;
our ability to attract and retain the services of senior management;
risks and uncertainties relating to our acquisitions, including our ability to successfully integrate the acquired companies:companies;
our ability to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness and comply with covenants related to our indebtedness;
our ability to increase or maintain our market share;
changes in the regulatory environment present in the states in which we operate;
the impact of new federal or state regulations that affect the property and casualty insurance market;
the cost, variability and availability of reinsurance;
our ability to collect from our reinsurers on our reinsurance claims;
dependence on investment income and the composition of our investment portfolio and related market risks;
the possibility of the pricing and terms for our products to decline due to the historically cyclical nature of the property and casualty insurance and reinsurance industry;
the outcome of litigation pending against us, including the terms of any settlements;
downgrades in our financial strength ratings;
the impact of future salestransactions of substantial amounts of our common stock by us toor our existingsignificant stockholders on our stock price;
our ability to pay dividends in the future;
the ability of R. Daniel Peed and his affiliates to exert significant control over us due to substantial ownership of our common stock, subject to certain restrictive covenants that may restrict our ability to pursue certain opportunities;
the ability of others to obtain control of us due to provisions in our charter documents; and
other risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018.

We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are valid only as of the date they were made. Except as may be required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise.
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)


June 30,
2018

December 31, 2017
June 30,
2019

December 31, 2018
ASSETS


 


 
Investments, at fair value:
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale (amortized cost of $864,321 and $763,434, respectively)
$848,882

$762,855
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale (amortized cost of $852,252 and $874,445, respectively)
$864,389

$862,345
Equity securities
83,345

63,295

98,588

80,978
Other investments (amortized cost of $7,884 and $8,057, respectively)
8,242

8,381
Portfolio loans 
 20,000
Other investments (amortized cost of $11,599 and $8,288, respectively)
12,374

8,513
Total investments
$940,469

$854,531

$975,351

$951,836
Cash and cash equivalents
208,675

229,556

276,068

112,679
Restricted cash 33,526
 46,719
 87,081
 71,441
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $242,201
 $276,275
 $363,149
 $184,120
Accrued investment income
6,181

5,577

6,180

6,017
Property and equipment, net 17,742
 17,291
 21,592
 17,137
Premiums receivable, net
116,894

75,275

126,830

95,816
Reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses
369,651

395,774

508,795

625,998
Prepaid reinsurance premiums
395,819

201,904
Ceded unearned premiums
460,147

217,885
Goodwill 73,045
 73,045
 73,045
 73,045
Deferred policy acquisition costs
109,601

103,882
Intangible assets 34,081
 45,271
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net
124,662

105,582
Intangible assets, net 28,721
 31,351
Other assets
11,978

11,096

15,257

12,641
Total Assets
$2,317,662

$2,059,921

$2,703,729

$2,321,428
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY







Liabilities:







Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses
$432,431

$482,232

$577,349

$661,203
Unearned premiums
651,561

555,873

753,796

627,313
Reinsurance payable
374,499

149,117
Reinsurance payable on premiums
462,843

175,272
Payments outstanding 43,443
 41,786
 68,684
 56,534
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 56,069
 46,594
 61,525
 71,048
Operating lease liability 397
 
Other liabilities
54,207

85,830

57,122

29,571
Notes payable
160,718
 161,364
Notes payable, net
159,525
 160,118
Total Liabilities
$1,772,928

$1,522,796

$2,141,241

$1,781,059
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)






Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)





Stockholders' Equity:







Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding




$

$
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 43,034,270 and 42,965,137 issued, respectively; 42,822,187 and 42,753,054 outstanding, respectively
4

4
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 43,049,917 and 43,029,845 issued, respectively; 43,231,184 and 42,984,578 outstanding, respectively
4

4
Additional paid-in capital
388,193

387,145

390,719

389,141
Treasury shares, at cost: 212,083 shares
(431)
(431)
(431)
(431)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(11,493)
9,221

9,648

(9,030)
Retained earnings
168,461

141,186

141,973

140,546
Total stockholders' equity attributable to United Insurance Holdings Corp. (UIHC) stockholders $541,913
 $520,230
Noncontrolling interests (NCI) 20,575
 20,139
Total Stockholders' Equity
$544,734

$537,125

$562,488

$540,369
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
$2,317,662

$2,059,921

$2,703,729

$2,321,428
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)


Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,


2018
2017 2018 2017
2019
2018 2019 2018
REVENUE:



    



    
Gross premiums written
$384,662
 $352,347
 $664,279
 $521,189

$449,762
 $384,662
 $768,321
 $664,279
Change in gross unearned premiums
(95,021) (90,763) (95,688) (77,540)
(119,737) (95,021) (126,483) (95,688)
Gross premiums earned
289,641
 261,584
 568,591
 443,649

330,025
 289,641
 641,838
 568,591
Ceded premiums earned
(118,335) (101,966) (232,385) (176,848)
(139,621) (118,335) (270,712) (232,385)
Net premiums earned
171,306
 159,618
 336,206
 266,801

190,404
 171,306
 371,126
 336,206
Investment income
7,091
 4,637
 12,777
 7,588
Net realized investment losses
(438) (132) (227) (483)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities
1,381
 
 (1,063) 
Net investment income
7,570
 7,091
 14,865
 12,777
Net realized investment gains (losses)
(13) (438) 168
 (227)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities
2,737
 1,381
 12,910
 (1,063)
Other revenue
3,808
 13,950
 7,508
 26,800

4,078
 3,808
 8,028
 7,508
Total revenue
183,148
 178,073
 355,201
 300,706

204,776
 183,148
 407,097
 355,201
EXPENSES:



    



    
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
88,595
 86,938
 165,841
 150,271

116,252
 88,595
 220,799
 165,841
Policy acquisition costs
50,454
 43,320
 99,516
 78,756

61,622
 50,454
 116,868
 99,516
Operating expenses
9,682
 6,257
 18,000
 12,129

11,199
 9,682
 21,410
 18,000
General and administrative expenses
12,643
 28,176
 35,968
 39,509

16,802
 12,643
 34,383
 35,968
Interest expense
2,458
 752
 4,916
 1,511

2,527
 2,458
 4,936
 4,916
Total expenses
163,832
 165,443
 324,241
 282,176

208,402
 163,832
 398,396
 324,241
Income before other income
19,316
 12,630
 30,960
 18,530

(3,626) 19,316
 8,701
 30,960
Other income
16
 20
 87
 58

21
 16
 27
 87
Income before income taxes
19,332
 12,650
 31,047
 18,588

(3,605) 19,332
 8,728
 31,047
Provision for income taxes
4,631
 5,393
 7,978
 7,432

(808) 4,631
 1,947
 7,978
Net income
$14,701
 $7,257
 $23,069
 $11,156
Net income (loss)
$(2,797) $14,701
 $6,781
 $23,069
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests $106
 $
 $215
 $
Net income (loss) attributable to UIHC $(2,903) $14,701
 $6,566
 $23,069
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:



    



    
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
(3,968) 4,106
 (27,352) 7,837

10,633
 (3,968) 24,955
 (27,352)
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment losses (gains)
438
 132
 227
 483
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment (gains) losses
13
 438
 (168) 227
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income
488
 (1,615) 6,411
 (3,157)
(2,429) 488
 (5,888) 6,411
Total comprehensive income (loss)
$11,659
 $9,880
 $2,355
 $16,319
Total comprehensive income
$5,420
 $11,659
 $25,680
 $2,355
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to NCI 205
 
 436
 
Comprehensive income attributable to UIHC
$5,215

$11,659
 $25,244
 $2,355





            
Weighted average shares outstanding



    



    
Basic
42,648,660
 41,799,041
 42,615,484
 31,691,267

42,762,417
 42,648,660
 42,729,730
 42,615,484
Diluted 42,790,346
 42,028,013
 42,769,602
 31,914,559
 42,762,417
 42,790,346
 43,097,244
 42,769,602





    



    
Earnings per share



    
Earnings available to UIHC common stockholders per share



    
Basic
$0.34
 $0.17
 $0.54
 $0.35

$(0.07) $0.34
 $0.15
 $0.54
Diluted $0.34
 $0.17
 $0.54
 $0.35
 $(0.07) $0.34
 $0.15
 $0.54

       
Dividends declared per share
$0.06
 $0.06
 $0.12
 $0.12
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Statements include related party transactions as detailed in Note 12.
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.



Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended
(Unaudited)
 Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) Retained Earnings Stockholders' Equity Attributable to UIHC NCI Total Stockholders’ Equity
 Number of Shares Dollars      
       
March 31, 201842,745,937
 $4
 $387,631
 $(431) $(8,451) $156,327
 $535,081
 $
 $535,081
Net income
 
 
 
 
 14,701
 14,701
 
 14,701
Other comprehensive loss, net


 
 
 
 (3,042) 
 (3,042) 
 (3,042)
Reclassification due to adoption of ASU 2016-01
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock Compensation76,250
 
 562
 
 
 
 562
 
 562
Cash dividends on common stock ($0.06 per common share)
 
 
 
 
 (2,565) (2,565) 
 (2,565)
June 30, 201842,822,187
 $4
 $388,193
 $(431) $(11,493) $168,461
 $544,734
 $
 $544,734
 Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) Retained Earnings Stockholders' Equity Attributable to UIHC NCI Total Stockholders’ Equity
 Number of Shares Dollars       
        
March 31, 201943,008,729
 $4
 $390,042
 $(431) $1,530
 $147,446
 $538,591
 $20,370
 $558,961
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 (2,903) (2,903) 106
 (2,797)
Other comprehensive income, net


 
 
 
 8,118
 
 8,118
 99
 8,217
Stock Compensation222,455
 
 677
 
 
 
 677
 
 677
Cash dividends on common stock ($0.06 per common share)
 
 
 
 
 (2,570) (2,570) 
 (2,570)
June 30, 201943,231,184
 $4
 $390,719
 $(431) $9,648
 $141,973
 $541,913
 $20,575
 $562,488

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.



Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity For the Six Months Ended
(Unaudited)
 Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) Retained Earnings Stockholders' Equity Attributable to UIHC NCI Total Stockholders’ Equity
 Number of Shares Dollars      
       
December 31, 201742,753,054
 $4
 $387,145
 $(431) $9,221
 $141,186
 $537,125
 $
 $537,125
Net income
 
 
 
 
 23,069
 23,069
 
 23,069
Other comprehensive loss, net


 
 
 
 (11,376) 
 (11,376) 
 (11,376)
Reclassification due to adoption of ASU 2016-01  
 
 
 (9,338) 9,338
 
 
 
Stock Compensation69,133
 
 1,049
 
 
 
 1,049
 
 1,049
Cash dividends on common stock ($0.06 per common share)
 
 
 
 
 (5,130) (5,130) 
 (5,130)
June 30, 201842,822,187
 $4
 $388,193
 $(431) $(11,493) $168,461
 $544,734
 $
 $544,734
 Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) Retained Earnings Stockholders' Equity Attributable to UIHC NCI Total Stockholders’ Equity
 Number of Shares Dollars       
        
December 31, 201842,984,578
 $4
 $389,141
 $(431) $(9,030) $140,546
 $520,230
 $20,139
 $540,369
Net income
 
 
 
 
 6,566
 6,566
 215
 6,781
Other comprehensive income, net


 
 
 
 18,678
 
 18,678
 221
 18,899
Stock Compensation246,606
 
 1,578
 
 
 
 1,578
 
 1,578
Cash dividends on common stock ($0.06 per common share)

 

 

 
 
 (5,139) (5,139) 
 (5,139)
June 30, 201943,231,184
 $4
 $390,719
 $(431) $9,648
 $141,973
 $541,913
 $20,575
 $562,488


See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 Six Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2019 2018
OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net income $23,069
 $11,156
 $6,781
 $23,069
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization 12,931
 13,613
 4,649
 12,931
Bond amortization and accretion 2,639
 2,320
 2,467
 2,639
Net realized losses (gains) on investments 227
 483
Net unrealized losses (gains) on equity securities 1,063
 
Net realized gains on investments (168) 227
Net unrealized (gains) losses on equity securities (12,910) 1,063
Provision for uncollectable premiums (61) 144
 62
 (61)
Deferred income taxes, net 1,624
 1,323
 3,785
 1,624
Stock based compensation 1,048
 1,294
 1,578
 1,048
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accrued investment income (604) (96) (163) (604)
Premiums receivable (41,558) (23,224) (31,076) (41,558)
Reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses 26,123
 (25,566) 117,203
 26,123
Prepaid reinsurance premiums (193,915) (209,048)
Ceded unearned premiums (242,262) (193,915)
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net (5,719) (29,392) (19,080) (5,719)
Other assets (882) 4,963
 (2,690) (882)
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses (49,801) 3,310
 (83,854) (49,801)
Unearned premiums 95,688
 77,540
 126,483
 95,688
Reinsurance payable 225,382
 209,714
Reinsurance payable on premiums 287,571
 225,382
Payments outstanding 1,657
 (37) 6
 1,657
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 9,475
 11,926
 (9,523) 9,475
Operating lease liability 397
 
Other liabilities (29,799) 7,963
 17,878
 (29,799)
Net cash provided by operating activities $78,587
 $58,386
 $167,134
 $78,587
INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from sales, maturities and repayments of investments 116,116
 81,998
Purchases of investments (220,809) (108,376)
Cash from acquisition   95,284
Proceeds from sales, maturities and repayments of:    
Fixed maturities 132,029
 93,837
Equity securities 1,690
 1,691
Other investments 2,675
 588
Policy loans 
 20,000
Purchases of:    
Fixed maturities (112,031) (198,099)
Equity securities (6,514) (22,295)
Other investments (5,966) (415)
Cost of property, equipment and capitalized software acquired (2,014) (3,797) (6,231) (2,014)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities $(106,707) $65,109
 $5,652
 $(106,707)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Repayments of borrowings (762) (468) (762) (762)
Payments of debt issuance costs (62) 
 
 (62)
Dividends (5,130) (3,862) (5,139) (5,130)
Outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit 
 (15,682) 12,144
 
Net cash used in financing activities $(5,954) $(20,012)
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (34,074) 103,483
Net cash provided by financing activities $6,243
 $(5,954)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 179,029
 (34,074)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 276,275
 150,688
 184,120
 276,275
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $242,201
 $254,171
 $363,149
 $242,201
Supplemental Cash Flows Information    
Interest paid $4,948
 $1,292
Income taxes paid $4,565
 $3,917
Non-cash transactions    
Issuance of common stock $
 $274,384
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.


Supplemental Cash Flows Information    
Interest paid $4,888
 $4,948
Income taxes paid $164
 $4,565
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 20182019


1)    ORGANIZATION, CONSOLIDATION AND PRESENTATION

(a)Business

United Insurance Holdings Corp. (referred to in this document as we, our, us, the Company or UPC Insurance) is a property and casualty insurance holding company that sources, writes and services residential personal and commercial property and casualty insurance policies using a network of agents, and four wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries.subsidiaries, and one majority-owned insurance subsidiary. Our largest insurance subsidiary is United Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPC), which was formed in Florida in 1999 and has operated continuously since that time. Our threefour other insurance subsidiaries are Family Security Insurance Company, Inc. (FSIC), acquired via merger on February 3, 2015, Interboro Insurance Company (IIC), acquired via merger on April 29, 2016, and American Coastal Insurance Company (ACIC), acquired via merger on April 3, 2017. See Note 42017, and Journey Insurance Company (JIC). JIC was formed in these Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding acquisitions.strategic partnership with a subsidiary of Tokio Marine Kiln Group Limited (Kiln) on August 30, 2018. The Kiln subsidiary holds a noncontrolling interest in JIC.

Our other subsidiaries include United Insurance Management, L.C. (UIM), a managing general agent that manages
substantially all aspects of UPC FSIC and IIC'sFSIC's business; Skyway Claims Services, LLC, which provides claims adjusting services to UPC, FSIC and IIC; AmCo HoldingHoldings Company, LLC (AmCo) and Family Security Holdings, LLC (FSH), which are holding company subsidiaries that consolidate their respective insurance companies; BlueLine Cayman Holdings (BlueLine), which reinsures portfolios of excess and surplus policies; UPC Re, which can provideprovides a portion of the reinsurance protection purchased by our insurance subsidiaries when needed; and Skyway Reinsurance Services, LLC, which provides reinsurance brokerage services for our insurance companies.

Our primary product is homeowners' insurance, which we currently offer in 12 states, under authorization from the insurance regulatory authorities in each state. In addition, we write commercial residential insurance in the state of Florida. We are also licensed to write property and casualty insurance in an additional six states; however, we have not commenced writing in these states.

We conduct our operations under one business segment.reportable segment, property and casualty insurance policies. Our chief operating decision maker is our Chief Executive Officer, who makes decisions to allocate resources and assesses performance at the corporate level.

(b)Consolidation and Presentation

We prepare our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). We have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP. In management's opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring items, considered necessary for a fair presentation of interim periods. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and footnotes should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and footnotes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018.

While preparing our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, as well as reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. Reported amounts that require us to make extensive use of estimates include our reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, investments and goodwill. Except for the captions on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, we generally use the term loss(es) to collectively refer to both loss and loss adjustment expenses.

We reclassified certain amounts in the 20172018 financial statements to conform to the 20182019 presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on our results of operations or stockholders' equity, as previously reported.

Our results of operations and our cash flows as of the end of the interim periods reported herein do not necessarily indicate our results for the remainder of the year or for any other future period.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

2)    SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) Changes to significant accounting policies

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2018
Significant Accounting Policies

We have made no changes to our significant accounting policies as reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017,2018, except for the standards adopted in 2019 as noted below.

(b) Income Taxes

As of June 30, 2018, we had not fully completed our accounting for the tax effects of the enactment of the legislation commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 with regard to the deductibility of compensation expense for certain covered executives due to uncertainty surrounding the appropriate tax treatment of outstanding performance-based awards and uncertainty surrounding the discount factors to be applied for loss reserve discounting as during this period, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have not issued further clarification or guidance for the items for which our accounting for the Tax Act is incomplete. Interpretive guidance of the Tax Act will be received throughout 2018, and we expect to update our estimates and our disclosure on a quarterly basis as interpretive guidance is received within each quarter that it is received.

(c) Fair value assumptions

The carrying amounts for the following financial instrument categories approximate their fair values at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, because of their short-term nature: cash and cash equivalents, accrued investment income, premiums receivable, reinsurance recoverable, reinsurance payable, other assets, and other liabilities. The carrying amount of the notes payable to the Florida State Board of Administration, the Branch Banking & Trust Corporation (BB&T) and our senior notes approximate fair value as the interest rates and terms are variable.

(d) Reinsurance

We record provisional ceding commissions that we receive in connection with our reinsurance contracts for the 2018 underwriting year as an offset to deferred acquisition costs to the extent that they relate to compensation for acquisition costs that are incurred that are deferrable. The remaining provisional ceding commissions are recorded as unearned reinsurance commission and are recognized as an offset to other acquisition costs based in proportion to the premiums earned or coverage provided by the reinsurance contracts.

(e) Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2017,February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-09,2016-02, Compensation-Stock CompensationLeases (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting 842)(ASU 2017-09) (ASU 2016-02). This standard providesupdate is intended to replace existing lease guidance about which changesby requiring a lessee to recognize substantially all leases (whether operating or finance leases) on the termsbalance sheet as a right-of-use asset and an associated lease liability. Short-term leases of 12 months or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718.less are excluded from this standard. ASU 2017-092016-02 is effective for annual periodsfiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted for certain requirements. We did not early adopt and the new guidance did not impact the way in which we account for share-based payment transactions. Therefore, the adoption as of January 1, 2018 had no impact on our results of operations.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (ASU 2016-18). This standard provides guidance on the presentation of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. We are required to explain the changes during a reporting period in the total of cash, cash equivalents and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. We retrospectively adopted this standard on April 1, 2018. The adoption of this new accounting standard impacted the presentation of our Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows but had no effect on our results of operations. The restricted cash on our consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 represents cash that is held in trust for assumed business and cash held in deposit accounts to satisfy state statutory deposit requirements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (ASU 2016-01). This update substantially revises standards for the recognition, measurement and presentation of financial instruments. This standard revised our accounting related to (1) the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and (2) the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. It also amended certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted for certain requirements. We adopted this standard as of January 1, 2018,2019 using a modified retrospective approach, which allowed us to initially apply the new lease standard at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings for 2019, with no adjustment to prior periods presented. The cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings was zero. The adoption of the standard resulted in a reclassificationthe recognition of a $9,338,000 gain, netright-of-use asset of tax,$482,000 at January 1, 2019, which was recorded within Other Assets on equity securities from accumulated other comprehensive incomeour Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and a corresponding lease liability of $482,000 at January 1, 2019 for our operating leases. Additionally, we elected the practical expedients that permit the exclusion of leases considered to retained earningsbe short-term and with value that falls under our capitalization threshold. We also elected the practical expedient of not segregating lease and nonlease components for the leases on our
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2018

consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 14 in these Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for a reconciliation. office equipment.

(f)(c) Pending Accounting Pronouncements

We have evaluated recent accounting pronouncements that have had or may have a significant effect on our financial statements or on our disclosures.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (ASU 2018-13). This update modifies the existing disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820 by changing requirements regarding Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 investments. ASU 2018-13 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. Entities are permitted to early adopt any removed or modified disclosures of ASU 2018-13 immediately and delay the adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. We have early adopted the guidance on removed and modified disclosures. We do not intend to early adopt the additional disclosures and are assessing the impact of retrospectively adopting the additions from this new accounting standard on our fair value disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (ASU 2017-04). This update simplifies the manner in which an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. ASU 2017-07 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted for certain requirements. We do not intend to early adopt and are assessing the impact of prospectively adopting this new accounting standard on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Any impact of the standard on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures will be dependent on market conditions of the reporting units at the time of adoption.

In FebruaryJune 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02,2016-13, LeasesFinancial Instruments- Credit Losses (Topic 842)326): Measurement of
Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-02)(ASU 2016-13). This update is intended to replace existing lease guidancethe incurred loss impairment
methodology in current GAAP with a method that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range
of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. ASU 2016-13 will provide users with more useful
information regarding the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by requiring a lessee
reporting entity at each reporting date. In addition, credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities will now have to recognize substantially all leases (whether operating or finance leases) on the balance sheetbe
presented as an allowance rather than as a right-of-use asset and an associated lease liability. Short-term leases of 12 months or less are excluded from this amendment.write-down. ASU 2016-022016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018,
2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted.permitted for certain requirements. We do not
intend to early adopt and are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures using a retrospective approach upon adoption. We are currently quantifying the expected recognition on our balance sheet for a right to use asset and a lease liability as required by this standard.disclosures.

UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 20182019

3)    INVESTMENTS

The following table details fixed maturityfixed-maturity available-for-sale and equity securities, by major investment category, at June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018:
Cost or Adjusted/Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair ValueCost or Adjusted/Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value
June 30, 2018       
June 30, 2019       
U.S. government and agency securities$90,391
 $2
 $1,912
 $88,481
$117,728
 $648
 $368
 $118,008
Foreign government3,002
 
 24
 2,978
3,984
 84
 2
 4,066
States, municipalities and political subdivisions161,257
 555
 1,997
 159,815
134,428
 2,393
 98
 136,723
Public utilities25,892
 17
 738
 25,171
24,394
 472
 62
 24,804
Corporate securities290,701
 224
 6,597
 284,328
280,304
 5,076
 242
 285,138
Mortgage-backed securities212,320
 37
 4,711
 207,646
238,472
 4,354
 576
 242,250
Asset backed securities79,993
 2
 217
 79,778
51,088
 568
 15
 51,641
Redeemable preferred stocks765
 7
 87
 685
1,854
 12
 107
 1,759
Total fixed maturities$864,321
 $844
 $16,283
 $848,882
$852,252
 $13,607
 $1,470
 $864,389
              
Mutual funds$44,385
 $3,219
 $44
 $47,560
Public utilities1,946
 327
 30
 2,243
Other common stocks24,059
 8,188
 446
 31,801
Non-redeemable preferred stocks1,718
 39
 16
 1,741
Total equity securities$72,108
 $11,773
 $536
 $83,345
       
December 31, 2017       
December 31, 2018       
U.S. government and agency securities$93,827
 $40
 $1,241
 $92,626
$100,240
 $50
 $1,315
 $98,975
Foreign government2,022
 14
 
 2,036
3,993
 5
 16
 3,982
States, municipalities and political subdivisions200,706
 1,929
 1,123
 201,512
145,415
 354
 1,301
 144,468
Public utilities20,215
 127
 85
 20,257
24,560
 11
 681
 23,890
Corporate securities287,025
 1,746
 1,209
 287,562
307,875
 272
 6,159
 301,988
Mortgage-backed securities143,982
 235
 952
 143,265
227,004
 333
 3,483
 223,854
Asset-backed securities14,902
 23
 20
 14,905
64,071
 105
 139
 64,037
Redeemable preferred stocks755
 11
 74
 692
1,287
 3
 139
 1,151
Total fixed maturities$763,434
 $4,125
 $4,704
 $762,855
$874,445
 $1,133
 $13,233
 $862,345
       
Mutual fund$29,079
 $2,845
 $
 $31,924
Public utilities1,343
 359
 
 1,702
Other common stocks18,856
 9,093
 47
 27,902
Non-redeemable preferred stocks1,718
 53
 4
 1,767
Total equity securities$50,996
 $12,350
 $51
 $63,295
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 20182019

Equity securities are summarized as follows:

  June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
  Estimated Fair Value Percent of Total Estimated Fair Value Percent of Total
         
Mutual funds $58,942
 59.8% $50,016
 61.8%
Public utilities 2,730
 2.8% 1,759
 2.2
Other common stocks 35,310
 35.8% 27,198
 33.6
Nonredeemable preferred stocks 1,606
 1.6% 2,005
 2.4
Total equity securities $98,588
 100.0% $80,978
 100.0%


When we sell investments, we calculate the gain or loss realized on the sale by comparing the sales price (fair value) to the cost or adjusted/amortized cost of the security sold. We determine the cost or adjusted/amortized cost of the security sold using the specific-identification method. The following table details our realized gains (losses) by major investment category for the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 20172018:

2018 20172019 2018
Gains
(Losses)
 Fair Value at Sale 
Gains
(Losses)
 Fair Value at Sale
Gains
(Losses)
 Fair Value at Sale 
Gains
(Losses)
 Fair Value at Sale
Three Months Ended June 30,              
Fixed maturities$14
 $4,706
 $41
 $6,310
$283
 $270,807
 $14
 $4,706
Equity securities59
 207
 7
 19
85
 1,354
 59
 207
Total realized gains73
 4,913
 48
 6,329
368
 272,161
 73
 4,913
Fixed maturities(511) 38,091
 (170) 13,848
(212) 268,002
 (511) 38,091
Equity securities
 
 (10) 100
(169) 1,327
 
 
Total realized losses(511) 38,091
 (180) 13,948
(381) 269,329
 (511) 38,091
Net realized investment gains (losses)$(438) $43,004
 $(132) $20,277
$(13) $541,490
 $(438) $43,004
              
Six Months Ended June 30,              
Fixed maturities$56
 $6,881
 $140
 $18,896
$531
 $276,811
 $56
 $6,881
Equity securities509
 1,182
 7
 19
91
 1,413
 509
 1,182
Total realized gains565
 8,063
 147
 18,915
622
 278,224
 565
 8,063
Fixed maturities(792) 70,319
 (620) 37,396
(248) 277,591
 (792) 70,319
Equity securities
 
 (10) 100
(206) 1,710
 
 
Total realized losses(792) 70,319
 (630) 37,496
(454) 279,301
 (792) 70,319
Net realized investment gains (losses)$(227) $78,382
 $(483) $56,411
$168
 $557,525
 $(227) $78,382

The table below summarizes our fixed maturities at June 30, 20182019 by contractual maturity periods. Actual results may differ as issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations, with or without penalties, prior to the contractual maturities of those obligations.

 June 30, 2018
 Cost or Amortized Cost Percent of Total Fair Value Percent of Total
Due in one year or less$60,570
 7.0% $60,252
 7.1%
Due after one year through five years321,349
 37.2% 316,312
 37.3%
Due after five years through ten years179,582
 20.8% 174,875
 20.6%
Due after ten years10,507
 1.2% 10,020
 1.2%
Asset and mortgage backed securities292,313
 33.8% 287,423
 33.8%
Total$864,321
 100.0% $848,882
 100.0%

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 20182019

 June 30, 2019
 Cost or Amortized Cost Percent of Total Fair Value Percent of Total
Due in one year or less$91,314
 10.7% $91,261
 10.6%
Due after one year through five years306,639
 36.0% 309,509
 35.8%
Due after five years through ten years159,340
 18.7% 164,149
 19.0%
Due after ten years5,399
 0.6% 5,579
 0.6%
Asset and mortgage backed securities289,560
 34.0% 293,891
 34.0%
Total$852,252
 100.0% $864,389
 100.0%

The following table summarizes our net investment income by major investment category:

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
Fixed maturities$5,392
 $4,087
 $10,204
 $6,585
$5,560
 $5,392
 $11,622
 $10,204
Equity securities467
 345
 930
 565
622
 467
 1,114
 930
Cash and cash equivalents617
 90
 839
 160
1,661
 617
 1,796
 839
Other investments607
 109
 789
 261
(4) 607
 764
 789
Other assets8
 6
 15
 17
9
 8
 97
 15
Investment income7,091
 4,637
 12,777
 7,588
7,848
 7,091
 15,393
 12,777
Investment expenses(246) (19) (489) (269)(278) (246) (528) (489)
Net investment income$6,845
 $4,618
 $12,288
 $7,319
$7,570
 $6,845
 $14,865
 $12,288

Portfolio monitoring

We have a comprehensive portfolio monitoring process to identify and evaluate each fixed incomefixed-income security whose carrying value may be other-than-temporarily impaired.

For each fixed incomefixed-income security in an unrealized loss position, we determine if the loss is temporary or other-than-temporary. If our management decides to sell the security or determines that it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of the cost or amortized cost basis for reasons such as liquidity needs, contractual or regulatory requirements, then the security's decline in fair value is considered other-than-temporary and is recorded in earnings.

If we have not made the decision to sell the fixed incomefixed-income security and it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the fixed incomefixed-income security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, we evaluate whether we expect the security to receive cash flows sufficient to recover the entire cost or amortized cost basis of the security. We calculate the estimated recovery value by discounting the best estimate of future cash flows at the security's original or current effective rate, as appropriate, and compare this to the cost or amortized cost of the security. If we do not expect to receive cash flows sufficient to recover the entire cost or amortized cost basis of the fixed incomefixed-income security, the credit loss component of the impairment is recorded in earnings, with the remaining amount of the unrealized loss related to other factors recognized in other comprehensive income.

Our portfolio monitoring process includes a quarterly review of all fixed-income securities to identify instances where the fair value of a security compared to its cost or amortized cost is below established thresholds. The process also includes the monitoring of other impairment indicators such as ratings, ratings downgrades and payment defaults. The securities identified, in addition to other securities for which we may have a concern, are evaluated for potential other-than-temporary impairment using information relevant to the collectability or recovery of the security that is reasonably available. Inherent in our evaluation of other-than-temporary impairment for these fixed incomefixed-income securities are assumptions and estimates about the financial condition and future earnings potential of the issue or issuer. Some of the factors that may be considered in evaluating whether a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary are: (1) the financial condition, near-term and long-term prospects of the issue or issuer, including relevant industry specific market conditions and trends, geographic location and implications of rating agency actions and offering prices; (2) the specific reasons that a security is in an unrealized loss position, including overall
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June 30, 2019

market conditions which could affect liquidity; and (3) the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost or cost.
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The following table presents an aging of our unrealized investment losses by investment class:
 
Less Than Twelve Months Twelve Months or MoreLess Than Twelve Months Twelve Months or More
Number of Securities(1)
 Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value 
Number of Securities(1)
 Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value
Number of Securities(1)
 Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value 
Number of Securities(1)
 Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value
June 30, 2018           
June 30, 2019           
U.S. government and agency securities41
 $547
 $33,151
 57
 $1,364
 $53,423
35
 $70
 $27,891
 48
 $298
 $49,848
Foreign governments5
 24
 2,979
 
 
 

 
 
 2
 2
 600
States, municipalities and political subdivisions145
 1,634
 113,255
 23
 363
 14,571
5
 4
 4,306
 30
 94
 24,353
Public utilities43
 668
 22,118
 5
 70
 986
3
 1
 187
 8
 61
 3,972
Corporate securities521
 5,860
 240,733
 44
 737
 18,231
18
 34
 7,578
 122
 208
 52,865
Mortgage-backed securities187
 3,923
 176,704
 60
 788
 15,118
31
 252
 32,054
 89
 324
 26,915
Asset backed securities87
 214
 70,926
 5
 3
 1,249
2
 11
 1,994
 9
 4
 3,084
Redeemable preferred stocks1
 3
 122
 3
 85
 304
4
 38
 1,174
 2
 69
 203
Total fixed maturities1,030
 12,873
 659,988
 197
 3,410
 103,882
98
 $410
 $75,184
 310
 $1,060
 $161,840
Mutual Fund1
 44
 14,937
 
 
 
Public utilities4
 30
 629
 
 
 
Other common stocks54
 410
 5,342
 2
 36
 205
Non-redeemable preferred stocks12
 16
 563
 
 
 
Total equity securities71
 500
 21,471
 2
 36
 205
Total1,101
 $13,373
 $681,459
 199
 $3,446
 $104,087
                      
December 31, 2017           
December 31, 2018           
U.S. government and agency securities40
 $166
 $26,979
 73
 $1,075
 $58,980
45
 $111
 $28,464
 55
 $1,204
 $61,264
Foreign governments5
 16
 2,978
 
 
 
States, municipalities and political subdivisions106
 734
 91,245
 31
 389
 19,718
49
 272
 38,469
 91
 1,029
 68,115
Public utilities16
 44
 7,052
 5
 41
 1,016
30
 374
 13,685
 19
 307
 7,805
Corporate securities263
 871
 134,755
 52
 338
 16,476
351
 3,149
 144,769
 208
 3,010
 117,351
Mortgage-backed securities89
 475
 76,349
 50
 477
 15,210
87
 1,303
 88,754
 135
 2,180
 70,510
Asset-backed securities18
 20
 11,682
 
 
 
67
 136
 41,871
 7
 3
 1,372
Redeemable preferred stocks
 
 
 3
 74
 303
8
 62
 711
 2
 77
 8,377
Total fixed maturities532
 2,310
 348,062
 214
 2,394
 111,703
642
 $5,423
 $359,701
 517
 $7,810
 $334,794
Mutual Funds1
 
 131
 
 
 
Other common stocks5
 47
 748
 
 
 
Non-redeemable preferred stocks4
 4
 87
 
 
 
Total equity securities10
 51
 966
 
 
 
Total542
 $2,361
 $349,028
 214
 $2,394
 $111,703
(1) This amount represents the actual number of discrete securities, not the number of shares or units of those securities. The numbers are not presented in thousands.

During our quarterly evaluations of our securities for impairment, we determined that none of our investments in fixed-income securities that reflected an unrealized loss position were other-than-temporarily impaired. The issuers of our debt securitiessecurity investments continue to make interest payments on a timely basis. We do not intend to sell nor is it likely that we would be required to sell the debt securities before we recover our amortized cost basis. Due to the adoption of ASU 2016-01 as of January 1, 2018, equity securities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the valuation of equity investments and are no longer included in impairment write-downs, change in intent write-downs and sales.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 20172018, we recorded no other-than-temporary impairment charges.
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 20182019

Fair value measurement

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The hierarchy for inputs used in determining fair value maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. Assets and liabilities recorded on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value are categorized in the fair value hierarchy based on the observability of inputs to the valuation techniques as follows:

Level 1: Assets and liabilities whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that we can access.

Level 2: Assets and liabilities whose values are based on the following:
(a) Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
(b) Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or
(c) Valuation models whose inputs are observable, directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3: Assets and liabilities whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. Unobservable inputs reflect our estimates of the assumptions that market participants would use in valuing the assets and liabilities.

We estimate the fair value of our investments using the closing prices on the last business day of the reporting period, obtained from active markets such as the NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE MKT.American. For securities for which quoted prices in active markets are unavailable, we use a third-party pricing service that utilizes quoted prices in active markets for similar instruments, benchmark interest rates, broker quotes and other relevant inputs to estimate the fair value of those securities for which quoted prices are unavailable. Our estimates of fair value reflect the interest rate environment that existed as of the close of business on June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018. Changes in interest rates subsequent to June 30, 20182019 may affect the fair value of our investments.

The fair value of our fixed maturities is initially calculated by a third-party pricing service. Valuation service providers typically obtain data about market transactions and other key valuation model inputs from multiple sources and, through the use of proprietary models, produce valuation information in the form of a single fair value for individual fixed incomefixed-income and other securities for which a fair value has been requested. The inputs used by the valuation service providers include, but are not limited to, market prices from recently completed transactions and transactions of comparable securities, interest rate yield curves, credit spreads, liquidity spreads, currency rates and other information, as applicable. Credit and liquidity spreads are typically implied from completed transactions and transactions of comparable securities. Valuation service providers also use proprietary discounted cash flow models that are widely accepted in the financial services industry and similar to those used by other market participants to value the same financial information. The valuation models take into account, among other things, market observable information as of the measurement date, as described above, as well as the specific attributes of the security being valued, including its term, interest rate, credit rating, industry sector and, where applicable, collateral quality and other issue or issuer specific information. Executing valuation models effectively requires seasoned professional judgment and experience.

For our Level 3 assets, our internal pricing methods are primarily based on models using discounted cash flow methodologies that determine a single best estimate of fair value for individual financial instruments. In addition, our models use a discount rate and internally assigned credit ratings as inputs (which are generally consistent with any external ratings) and those we use to report our holdings by credit rating. Market related inputs used in these fair values, which we believe are representative of inputs other market participants would use to determine fair value of the same instruments include: interest rate yield curves, quoted market prices of comparable securities, credit spreads and other applicable market data. As a result of the significance of non-market observable inputs, including internally assigned credit ratings as described above, judgment is required in developing these fair values. The fair value of these financial assets may differ from the amount actually received if we were to sell the asset. Moreover, the use of different valuation assumptions may have a material effect on the fair values of the financial assets.

Any change in the estimated fair value of our fixed-income securities would impact the amount of unrealized gain or loss we have recorded, which could change the amount we have recorded for our investments and other comprehensive income on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.2019.

UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2018

The following table presents the fair value of our financial instruments measured on a recurring basis by level at June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018:

UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2019
 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
June 30, 2018       
U.S. government and agency securities$88,481
 $
 $88,481
 $
Foreign government2,979
 
 2,979
 
States, municipalities and political subdivisions159,815
 
 159,815
 
Public utilities25,172
 
 25,172
 
Corporate securities284,328
 
 284,328
 
Mortgage-backed securities207,646
 
 207,646
 
Asset-backed securities79,778
 
 79,778
 
Redeemable preferred stocks685
 563
 122
 
Total fixed maturities848,884
 563
 848,321
 
Mutual funds47,560
 47,560
 
 
Public utilities2,242
 2,242
 
 
Other common stocks31,802
 31,802
 
 
Non-redeemable preferred stocks1,741
 1,741
 
 
Total equity securities83,345
 83,345
 
 
Other long-term investments8,242
 300
 7,296
 646
Total investments$940,471
 $84,208
 $855,617
 $646
        
December 31, 2017       
U.S. government and agency securities$92,626
 $
 $92,626
 $
Foreign government2,036
 
 2,036
 
States, municipalities and political subdivisions201,512
 
 201,512
 
Public utilities20,257
 
 20,257
 
Corporate securities287,562
 
 287,562
 
Mortgage-backed securities143,265
 
 143,265
 
Asset-backed securities14,905
 
 14,905
 
Redeemable preferred stocks692
 692
 
 
Total fixed maturities762,855
 692
 762,163
 
Mutual Funds31,924
 31,924
 
 
Public utilities1,702
 1,702
 
 
Other common stocks27,902
 27,902
 
 
Non-redeemable preferred stocks1,767
 1,767
 
 
Total equity securities63,295
 63,295
 
 
Other long-term investments8,381
 300
 7,447
 634
Total investments$834,531
 $64,287
 $769,610
 $634

 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
June 30, 2019       
U.S. government and agency securities$118,008
 $
 $118,008
 $
Foreign government4,066
 
 4,066
 
States, municipalities and political subdivisions136,723
 
 136,723
 
Public utilities24,804
 307
 24,497
 
Corporate securities285,138
 
 285,138
 
Mortgage-backed securities242,250
 
 242,250
 
Asset-backed securities51,641
 
 51,641
 
Redeemable preferred stocks1,759
 273
 1,486
 
Total fixed maturities864,389
 580
 863,809
 
Mutual funds58,942
 55,699
 3,243
 
Public utilities2,730
 2,730
 
 
Other common stocks35,310
 35,310
 
 
Non-redeemable preferred stocks1,606
 1,606
 
 
Total equity securities98,588
 95,345
 3,243
 
Other long-term investments (1)
3,235
 300
 2,935
 
Total investments$966,212
 $96,225
 $869,987
 $
        
December 31, 2018       
U.S. government and agency securities$98,975
 $
 $98,975
 $
Foreign government3,982
 
 3,982
 
States, municipalities and political subdivisions144,468
 
 144,468
 
Public utilities23,890
 
 23,890
 
Corporate securities301,988
 
 301,988
 
Mortgage-backed securities223,854
 
 223,854
 
Asset-backed securities64,037
 
 64,037
 
Redeemable preferred stocks1,151
 790
 361
 
Total fixed maturities862,345
 790
 861,555
 
Mutual Funds50,016
 47,223
 2,793
 
Public utilities1,759
 1,759
 
 
Other common stocks27,198
 27,198
 
 
Non-redeemable preferred stocks2,005
 2,005
 
 
Total equity securities80,978
 78,185
 2,793
 
Other long-term investments (1)
300
 300
 
 
Total investments$943,623
 $79,275
 $864,348
 $
(1) Other long-term investments included in the fair value hierarchy exclude these limited partnership interests that are measured at estimated fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient.

The carrying amounts for the following financial instrument categories approximate their fair values at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, because of their short-term nature: cash and cash equivalents, accrued investment income, premiums receivable, reinsurance recoverable, reinsurance payable, other assets, and other liabilities. The carrying amount of the notes payable to the Florida State Board of Administration, the Branch Banking & Trust Corporation (BB&T) and our senior notes approximate fair value as the interest rates and terms are variable.






UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 20182019

The table below presents the rollforward of our Level 3 investments held at fair value during the six months ended June 30, 2018:
  Other Investments
December 31, 2017 $634
Transfers in 
Partnership income 71
Return of capital (93)
Unrealized gains in accumulated other comprehensive income 34
June 30, 2018 $646


We are responsible for the determination of fair value and the supporting assumptions and methodologies. We have implemented a system of processes and controls designed to provide assurance that our assets and liabilities are appropriately valued. For fair values received from third parties, our processes are designed to provide assurance that the valuation methodologies and inputs are appropriate and consistently applied, the assumptions are reasonable and consistent with the objective of determining fair value, and the fair values are accurately recorded.

At the end of each quarter, we determine whether we need to transfer the fair values of any securities between levels of the fair value hierarchy and, if so, we report the transfer as of the end of the quarter. During the quarter ended June 30, 2018,2019, we did not transfer anytransferred no investments between levels. We used unobservable inputs to derive our estimated fair value for Level 3 investments, and the unobservable inputs are significant to the overall fair value measurement.

For our investments in U.S. government securities that do not have prices in active markets, agency securities, state and municipal governments, and corporate bonds, we obtain the fair values from our investment custodians, which use a third-party valuation service. The valuation service calculates prices for our investments in the aforementioned security types on a month-end basis by using several matrix-pricing methodologies that incorporate inputs from various sources. The model the valuation service uses to price U.S. government securities and securities of states and municipalities incorporates inputs from active market makers and inter-dealer brokers. To price corporate bonds and agency securities, the valuation service calculates non-call yield spreads on all issuers, uses option-adjusted yield spreads to account for any early redemption features, and adds final spreads to the U.S. Treasury curve at 3 p.m. (ET) as of quarter end. Since the inputs the valuation service uses in its calculations are not quoted prices in active markets, but are observable inputs, they represent Level 2 inputs.

UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2018

Other investments

We acquiredOur investments in limited partnerships, recorded in the other investments line of our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and these investments are currently being accounted for at fair value utilizing a discounted cash flownet asset value per share equivalent methodology. The estimated fair value of our investments in the limited partnership interests at June 30, 20182019 was $7,942,000. We have fully funded two investments and are still obligated to fund an additional $3,170,000 for the remaining four investments.$9,139,000.

The information presented in the table below is as of June 30, 2018:2019:

 Book Value Unrealized Gain Unrealized Loss Fair Value Book Value Unrealized Gain Unrealized Loss Fair Value
Limited partnership investments(1) $7,584
 $358
 $
 $7,942
 $8,365
 $774
 $
 $9,139
Certificates of deposit 300
 
 
 300
 300
 
 
 300
Short-term investments 2,934
 1
 
 2,935
Total other investments $7,884
 $358
 $
 $8,242
 $11,599
 $775
 $
 $12,374
(1) Distributions will be generated from investment gains, from operating income, from underlying investments of funds, and from liquidation of the underlying assets of the funds. We estimate that the underlying assets of the funds will be liquidated over the next three months to 10 years.

Restricted Cash

We are required to maintain assets on deposit with various regulatory authorities to support our insurance operations. The cash on deposit with state regulators is available to settle insurance liabilities. We also hold funds in trust for certain reinsurance transactions.

The following table summarizespresents the quantitative impact that the significant unobservable inputs used to estimate the fair valuecomponents of our Level 3 investments has on the estimated fair value of our investments shown in the tables above. Those limited partnership investments being carried at cost are excluded from the table below. Our investment in DCR Mortgage Partners VI, L.P. (DCR VI) was valued using a duration of 60 months for both periods presented below.restricted assets:
  Fair Value Valuation   Rate
  Impact Technique Unobservable Input Adjustment
June 30, 2018        
DCR VI $(32) Discounted cash flow Discount rate based on D&B paydex scale 2.35%
         
December 31, 2017        
DCR VI $(37) Discounted cash flow Discount rate based on D&B paydex scale 2.35%

Portfolio loans

At December 31, 2017, we held commercial portfolio loans of $20,000,000. We believe that making sound loans is a necessary and desirable means of employing funds available for investment. Recognizing our obligation to our stockholders, management is expected to seek to develop and make sound, profitable loans that resources permit and that opportunity affords. These were short-term collateralized loans (less than one year), which were repaid in full in April 2018, primarily from cash flows of the borrowers.

4)ACQUISITIONS

We account for business acquisitions in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting, which requires, among other things, that most assets acquired, liabilities assumed and earn-out consideration be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date. Measurement period adjustments to provisional purchase price allocations are recognized in the period in which they are determined as if the accounting had been completed on the acquisition date.

On April 3, 2017, we completed our acquisition of AmCo and its subsidiaries. The transaction was completed through a series of mergers that ultimately resulted in the Company issuing 20,956,355 shares of its common stock as consideration to the equity holders of RDX Holding, LLC, the former parent company of AmCo. As a result of the mergers, AmCo merged with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The acquisition of AmCo supported our growth strategy and further strengthened our overall position in the commercial property and casualty insurance market. Goodwill recorded in the transaction, which reflected the synergies expected from the acquisition and enhanced reinsurance opportunities, is not tax deductible.

The operations of AmCo are included in our Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income effective April 3, 2017. The final purchase price allocation is as follows:
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2018


Cash and cash equivalents$95,284
Investments222,920
Premium and agents' receivable31,439
Reinsurance recoverable20,230
Prepaid reinsurance premiums22,544
Intangible assets30,286
Insurance contract asset33,812
Goodwill59,475
Other assets4,591
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses(60,529)
Unearned premiums(128,824)
Reinsurance payable(22,406)
Deferred taxes(17,093)
Other liabilities(6,261)
Total purchase price$285,468

The unaudited pro forma financial information below has been prepared as if the acquisition of AmCo had taken place on January 1, 2017. The unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results that we would have achieved had the transaction taken place on January 1, 2017, and the unaudited pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of future financial operating results.

 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2017
 As Pro Forma  
 Reported Adjustments Pro Forma
Revenues$300,706
 $38,096
 $338,802
Net income (loss)11,156
 6,712
 17,868
Diluted earnings per share0.35
 
 0.42
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Trust funds$85,843
 $70,208
Cash on deposit (regulatory deposits)1,238
 1,233
Total restricted cash$87,081
 $71,441

5)4)    EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

Basic earnings per share (EPS)EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, excluding any dilutive common share equivalents. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution resulting from the vesting of outstanding restricted stock
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

awards, restricted stock awards.units, performance stock units and stock options. The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted EPS for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively:

UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2018

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017 2019 2018 2019 2018
Numerator:                
Net income attributable to common stockholders $14,701
 $7,257
 $23,069
 $11,156
Net income (loss) attributable to UIHC common stockholders $(2,903) $14,701
 $6,566
 $23,069
                
Denominator:                
Weighted-average shares outstanding 42,648,660
 41,799,041
 42,615,484
 31,691,267
 42,762,417
 42,648,660
 42,729,730
 42,615,484
Effect of dilutive securities 141,686
 228,972
 154,118
 223,292
 
 141,686
 367,514
 154,118
Weighted-average diluted shares 42,790,346
 42,028,013
 42,769,602
 31,914,559
 42,762,417
 42,790,346
 43,097,244
 42,769,602
                
Basic earnings per share $0.34
 $0.17
 $0.54
 $0.35
Diluted earnings per share $0.34
 $0.17
 $0.54
 $0.35
Earnings available to UIHC common stockholders per share        
Basic $(0.07) $0.34
 $0.15
 $0.54
Diluted $(0.07) $0.34
 $0.15
 $0.54

See Note 1615 of these Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the stock grants related to dilutive securities.

6)5)    PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:
 June 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
 June 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Land $2,114
 $2,114
 $2,114
 $2,114
Building and building improvements 6,504
 5,695
 8,975
 6,651
Construction in progress 854
 
Computer hardware and software 17,640
 18,985
 20,226
 17,932
Office furniture and equipment 2,752
 3,413
 3,043
 2,800
Leasehold improvements 20
 
 20
 20
Leased vehicles(1)
 1,073

568
Total, at cost 29,030
 30,207
 36,305
 30,085
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (11,288) (12,916) (14,713) (12,948)
Property and equipment, net $17,742
 $17,291
 $21,592
 $17,137
(1) Includes vehicles under capital leases. See Note 10 of these Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on leases.

Depreciation and amortization expense under property and equipment was $819,000$906,000 and $1,421,000$819,000 for the three months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, and $1,563,000$1,776,000 and $2,036,000$1,563,000 for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.

7)6) GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

The carrying amount of goodwill, both at June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, was $73,045,000. There was no goodwill acquired or disposed of during the three-monththree or six-month periods ended June 30, 2018.2019.
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

Using a qualitative assessment, we
We completed our most recent goodwill impairment testing during the fourth quarter of 20172018 and determined that there was no impairment in the value of the asset as of December 31, 2017.2018. No impairment loss in the value of goodwill was recognized during the three or six months ended June 30, 2018.2019. Additionally, there was no accumulated impairment or accumulated amortization related to goodwill at June 30, 20182019 or December 31, 2017.






UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2018


2018.

Intangible Assets

The following is a summary of intangible assets excluding goodwill recorded as intangible assets on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Intangible assets subject to amortization $30,525
 $41,715
 $25,091
 $27,795
Indefinite-lived intangible assets(1)
 3,556
 3,556
 3,630
 3,556
Total $34,081
 $45,271
 $28,721
 $31,351
(1) Indefinite-lived intangible assets are comprised of state insurance and agent licenses, as well as perpetual software licenses.

Intangible assets subject to amortization consisted of the following:
 Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years) Gross carrying amount Accumulated amortization Net carrying amount Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years) Gross carrying amount Accumulated amortization Net carrying amount
June 30, 2018      
June 30, 2019      
Value of business acquired  $42,788
 $(42,788) $
  $42,788
 $(42,788) $
Agency agreements acquired 7.6 34,661
 (8,917) 25,744
 7.1 34,661
 (13,411) 21,250
Trade names acquired 5.6 6,381
 (1,600) 4,781
 4.8 6,381
 (2,540) 3,841
Total $83,830
 $(53,305) $30,525
 $83,830
 $(58,739) $25,091
            
December 31, 2017      
December 31, 2018      
Value of business acquired 0.3 $42,788
 $(34,335) $8,453
  $42,788
 $(42,788) $
Agency agreements acquired 8.0 34,661
 (6,669) 27,992
 7.3 34,661
 (11,164) 23,497
Trade names acquired 6.0 6,381
 (1,111) 5,270
 5.2 6,381
 (2,083) 4,298
Total $83,830
 $(42,115) $41,715
 $83,830
 $(56,035) $27,795

No impairment in the value of amortizing or non-amortizing intangible assets was recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017.2018.

Amortization expense of our intangible assets was $1,365,000$1,339,000 and $10,167,000$1,365,000 for the three months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. Amortization expense of our intangible assets was $11,190,000$2,704,000 and $11,522,000$11,190,000 for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.

Estimated amortization expense of our intangible assets to be recognized by the Company over the next five years is as follows:
Year ending December 31, Estimated Amortization Expense Estimated Amortization Expense
Remaining 2018 $2,730
2019 5,355
Remaining in 2019 $2,652
2020 4,267
 4,267
2021 3,555
 3,555
2022 3,246
 3,246
2023 3,246
 3,246
2024 2,640
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 20182019

8)7)    REINSURANCE

Our reinsurance program is designed, utilizing our risk management methodology, to address our exposure to catastrophes. According to the Insurance Service Office (ISO), a catastrophe loss is defined as a single unpredictable incident or series of closely related incidents that result in $25,000,000 or more in U.S. industry-wide direct insured losses to property and that affect a significant number of policyholders and insurers (ISO catastrophes). In addition to ISO catastrophes, we also include as catastrophes those events (non-ISO catastrophes), which may include losses, that we believe are, or will be, material to our operations, either in amount or in number of claims made.

Our program provides reinsurance protection for catastrophes, including hurricanes, tropical storms and tornadoes. These reinsurance agreements are part of our catastrophe management strategy, which is intended to provide our stockholders an acceptable return on the risks assumed in our property business, and to reduce variability of earnings, while providing protection to our policyholders. Although reinsurance agreements contractually obligate our reinsurers to reimburse us for the agreed-upon portion of our gross paid losses, they do not discharge our primary liability.

EffectiveOur program includes excess of loss, aggregate excess of loss and quota share treaties. Our excess of loss contract, in effect from June 1, 2018, UPC Insurance,2019 through our wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries ACIC, UPC, FSIC, IIC and BlueLine, entered into reinsurance agreements with private reinsurers and with the Florida State Board of Administration, which administers the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF). These agreements provideMay 31, 2020, provides coverage for catastrophe losses from named or numbered windstorms and earthquakes in all states in which UPC Insurance operates except for the agreement with FHCF, which only provides coverage in Florida against storms that the National Hurricane Center designates as hurricanes.

Highlights of the coverage within these contracts include:
Increased frequency and severity protection, with an overall program exhaustion point excess of $3,100,000,000;
Sufficient coverage for approximately a single 1-in-400 year event;
Sufficient coverage for a 1-in-100 year event followed by a 1-in-50 year event in the same season;
Lower per occurrence retention levels which include all BlueLine business;
First event retention of $60,000,000 in Florida and $25,000,000 outside of Florida which, as a percentage of the group equity, represents approximately 11% and 4.6%, respectively;
$25,000,000 for second event in all states;
Successful completion of Armor Re II CAT Bond providing $100,000,000 of limit on a multi-year basis;
Coverage from 41 reinsurers with 93% of the open market limit placed on a fully collateralized basis or with reinsurers having an A+ or better A.M. Best financial strength rating; and
Up to $262,500,000 of multi-year limit including the CAT Bond limit.

For the FHCF reimbursement contracts effective June 1, 2018, UPC Insurance has elected a 45% coverage for all its insurance subsidiaries with Florida exposure. We estimate the total mandatory FHCF layer will provide approximately $907,000,000 of aggregate coverage with varying retentions and limits among the three FHCF contracts that all inure to the benefit of the open market coverage secured from private reinsurers.

The $2,185,000,000 of aggregate open market catastrophe reinsurance coverage is structured into multiple layers with a cascading feature that all layers drop down as layers below them are exhausted. Any remaining unused layer protection drops down for subsequent events until exhausted, ensuring there are no potential gaps in coverage up to the $3,100,000,000 programa $3,200,000,000 exhaustion point.

Effective January 1, 2018, UPC Insurance, through its wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries UPC, ACIC, IIC and FSIC, renewed the In addition to this contract, we have an aggregate excess of loss agreement with a private reinsurer. The treatycontract in effect from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019, which provides coverage for all catastrophe perils other than hurricanes, tropical storms, tropical depressions and earthquakes. Under this agreement, we will retain, in the aggregate, 100% of those losses up to 4.75% of the covered companies’ gross earned premium. The reinsurer will then be liable for all losses in excess of 4.75% of the covered companies’ gross earned premium in the aggregate not to exceed $20,000,000 over the term of the treaty. Recoveries under this treaty will be calculated quarterly based on the cumulative gross earned premium. We ceded $20,000,000$30,000,000 of catastrophe losses tofor this treaty for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Reinsurance recoveries under this agreement may change in future periods as the cumulative subject gross earned premiums and eligible gross catastrophe losses incurred are recognized in subsequent calendar quarters during 2018 in accordance with the terms of the agreement. No allowance has been recorded against the $20,000,000 reinsurance recoverable at June 30, 2018 since future catastrophe losses are inherently unpredictable and cannot be reasonably estimated.

Effective December 31, 2017, UPC Insurance, through our wholly-owned insurance subsidiary UPC, replaced its quota share agreement with private reinsurers.2019. The quota share agreement, has a term of 12 months and a cession rate of 20% for all
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Noteseffective June 1, 2019 to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2018

subject business. The quota share agreementMay 31, 2020, provides coverage for all catastrophe perils and attritional losses.losses incurred by two of our insurance subsidiaries, UPC and FSIC. For all catastrophe perils, the quota share agreement provides ground-up protection effectively reducing our retention for catastrophe losses. Quota share reinsurers’ participation in paying attritional losses is subject to an attritional loss ratio cap.

We amortize our prepaid reinsurance premiums overReinsurance recoverable at the annual agreement period, and we record that amortization in ceded premiums earned on our Unaudited Consolidated Statementsbalance sheet dates consists of Comprehensive Income. The table below summarizes the amounts of our ceded premiums written under the various types of agreements, as well as the amortization of prepaid reinsurance premiums:following:

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Quota share$(27,400) $(27,411) $(47,972) $(46,781)
Excess-of-loss(350,230) (315,457) (364,091) (325,686)
Equipment & identity theft(2,631) (2,596) (4,751) (4,669)
Flood(5,568) (5,369) (9,239) (8,760)
Ceded premiums written$(385,829) $(350,833) $(426,053) $(385,896)
Increase (decrease) in ceded unearned premiums267,494
 248,867
 193,668
 209,048
Ceded premiums earned$(118,335) $(101,966) $(232,385) $(176,848)
 June 30, December 31,
 2019 2018
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and LAE$379,402
 $477,870
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and LAE129,393
 148,128
Reinsurance recoverable$508,795
 $625,998

Current year catastrophe losses disaggregated between named and numbered storms and all other catastrophe loss events are shown in the following table:
  2018 2017
  Number of Events 
Incurred Loss and LAE (1) 
 Combined Ratio Impact Number of Events 
Incurred Loss and LAE (1) 
 Combined Ratio Impact
Three Months Ended June 30,            
Current period catastrophe losses incurred            
Named and numbered storms 1
 $1,214
 0.7% 1
 $264
 0.2%
All other catastrophe loss events 8
 16,126
 9.4% 14
 21,534
 13.5%
Total 9
 $17,340
 10.1% 15
 $21,798
 13.7%
             
Six Months Ended June 30,            
Current period catastrophe losses incurred            
Named and numbered storms 1
 $1,214
 0.3% 1
 $264
 0.1%
All other catastrophe loss events 16
 22,443
 6.7% 14
 32,146
 12.0%
Total 17
 $23,657
 7.0% 15
 $32,410
 12.1%
(1) Incurred loss and LAE (as defined below) is equal to losses and LAE paid plus the change in case and incurred but not reported reserves. Shown net of losses ceded to reinsurers. Incurred loss and LAE and number of events includes the development on storms during the year in which it occurred.

We collected cash recoveries under our reinsurance agreements totaling $151,526,000 and $18,081,000 for the three month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $274,038,000 and $20,565,000 for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
We write flood insurance under an agreement with the National Flood Insurance Program. We cede 100% of the premiums written and the related risk of loss to the federal government. We earn commissions for the issuance of flood policies based upon a fixed percentage of net written premiums and the processing of flood claims based upon a fixed percentage of incurred losses, and we can earn additional commissions by meeting certain growth targets for the number of in-force policies. We recognized commission revenue from our flood program of $399,000$298,000 and $303,000$399,000 for the three-month periods ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, and $787,000$640,000 and $597,000$787,000 for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively.


9)8) LIABILITY FOR UNPAID LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSE (LAE)
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2018

We determine the reserve for unpaid losses on an individual case basis for all incidents reported. The liability also includes amounts for incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims as of the balance sheet date.
The table below shows the analysis of our reserve for unpaid losses for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 20172018 on a GAAP basis:
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2019
 June 30,
 2018 2017
Balance at January 1$482,232
 $140,855
Less: reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses305,673
 18,724
Net balance at January 1$176,559
 $122,131
    
Acquisition of AmCo reserves (net of reinsurance recoverables of $19,945)
 40,583
    
Incurred related to:   
Current year167,392
 152,061
Prior years(1,551) (1,790)
Total incurred$165,841
 $150,271
Paid related to:   
Current year83,297
 91,732
Prior years92,937
 69,878
Total paid$176,234
 $161,610
    
Net balance at June 30$166,166
 $151,375
Plus: reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses266,265
 53,319
Balance at June 30$432,431
 $204,694
    
Composition of reserve for unpaid losses and LAE:

   
     Case reserves$230,926
 $94,608
     IBNR reserves201,505
 110,086
Balance at June 30$432,431
 $204,694

 June 30,
 2019 2018
Balance at January 1$661,203
 $482,232
Less: reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses477,870
 305,673
Net balance at January 1$183,333
 $176,559
    
Incurred related to:   
Current year199,832
 167,392
Prior years20,967
 (1,551)
Total incurred$220,799
 $165,841
Paid related to:   
Current year108,042
 83,297
Prior years98,143
 92,937
Total paid$206,185
 $176,234
    
Net balance at June 30$197,947
 $166,166
Plus: reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses379,402
 266,265
Balance at June 30$577,349
 $432,431
    
Composition of reserve for unpaid losses and LAE:

   
     Case reserves$257,873
 $230,926
     IBNR reserves319,476
 201,505
Balance at June 30$577,349
 $432,431

Based upon our internal analysis and our review of the statement of actuarial opinion provided by our actuarial consultants, we believe that the reserve for unpaid losses reasonably represents the amount necessary to pay all claims and related expenses which may arise from incidents that have occurred as of the balance sheet date.
As reflected by our losses incurred related to prior years, the funfavorable development experienced at June 30, 2019 was primarily the result of the incurrence of greater losses than expected, as compared to the same period in the 2018 and 2017, respectively,accident year. The favorable development experienced at June 30, 2018, in contrast, was primarily the result of the incurrence of fewer losses than expected, as compared to those same periods in the 2017 and 2016 accident years.expected.

10)9)    LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-Term Debt

The table below presents all long-term debt outstanding as of June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017:2018:

 Effective Interest Rate Carrying Value at Effective Interest Rate Carrying Value at
Maturity June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017Maturity June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
$150M Senior Notes PayableDecember 15, 2027 6.25% $150,000
 $150,000
Senior Notes PayableDecember 15, 2027 6.25% $150,000
 $150,000
Florida State Board of Administration Note PayableJuly 1, 2026 2.77% 9,412
 10,000
July 1, 2026 2.39% 8,235
 8,824
BB&T Term Note PayableMay 26, 2031 3.63% 4,478
 4,651
May 26, 2031 4.13% 4,131
 4,304
Total long-term debt $163,890
 $164,651
 $162,366
 $163,128

$150M

UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

Senior Notes Payable

On December 13, 2017, we issued $150,000,000 of 10-year senior notes (the $150M senior notes)Senior Notes) that will mature in 10 yearson December 15, 2027 and bear interest at a rate equal to 6.25% per annum payable semi-annually on each June 15 and December 15, commencing June 15, 2018. The $150M senior notesSenior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. We may redeem the $150M senior notesSenior Notes at our option, at any time and from time to time in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed and (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon from the date of redemption to September 15, 2027.the date that is three months prior to maturity. On or after that date, we may redeem the $150M senior notesSenior Notes at par.

Florida State Board of Administration Note Payable

On September 22, 2006, we issued a $20,000,000, 20-year note payable to the Florida State Board of Administration (the SBA note)Note). For the first three years of the SBA noteNote we were required to pay interest only. On October 1, 2009, we began to repay the principal in addition to interest. The noteSBA Note bears an annual interest rate equivalent to the 10-year U.S. Treasury Bond rate. The rate will be adjusted quarterly for the term of the SBA note based on the 10-year Constant Maturity Treasury rate.rate (as defined in the SBA Note agreement), which resets quarterly.

BB&T Term Note Payable

On May 26, 2016, we issued a $5,200,000, 15-year term note payable to BB&T (the BB&T note)Note), with the intent to use the funds to purchase, renovate, furnish and equip our homeprincipal executive office. The noteBB&T Note bears interest at 1.65% in excess of the one-month LIBOR.LIBOR, which resets monthly. In the event of default, BB&T may, among other things, declare its loan immediately due and payable, require us to pledge additional collateral to the bank, and take possession of and foreclose upon our homeprincipal executive office, which has been pledged to the bank as security for the loan.

Financial Covenants

Senior Notes - Our Senior Notes provide that the Company and its subsidiaries shall not incur any indebtedness unless no default exists and the Company’s leverage ratio as of the last day of any annual or quarterly period (the balance sheet date) immediately preceding the date on which such additional indebtedness is incurred would have been no greater than 0.3:1, determined on a pro forma basis as if the additional indebtedness and all other indebtedness incurred since the immediately preceding balance sheet date had been incurred and the proceeds therefrom applied as of such day. The $150M senior notes, SBA noteCompany and BB&T note contain representations and warranties, conditions and covenants. If these requirements areits subsidiaries also may not met, all amounts outstandingcreate, assume, incur or permit to exist any indebtedness for borrowed money that is secured by a lien on the voting stock of any significant subsidiary without securing the Senior Notes equally. The Company may not issue, sell, assign, transfer or otherwise owed could becomedispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the capital stock of the Company’s significant subsidiaries as of the issue date of the Senior Notes (except to the Company or to one or more of the Company’s other subsidiaries, or for the purpose of qualifying directors or as may be required by law or regulation), subject to certain exceptions. At June 30, 2019, we were in compliance with the covenants in the Senior Notes.

Florida State Board of Administration Note Payable - Our SBA Note requires that UPC maintain either a 2:1 ratio of net written premium to surplus, or net writing ratio, or a 6:1 ratio of gross written premium to surplus, or gross writing ratio, to avoid additional interest penalties. The SBA Note agreement defines surplus for the purpose of calculating the required ratios as the $20,000,000 of capital contributed to UPC under the agreement plus the outstanding balance of the note. Should UPC fail to exceed either a net writing ratio of 1.5:1 or a gross writing ratio of 4.5:1, UPC's interest rate will increase by 450 basis points above the 10-year Constant Maturity Treasury rate, which was 2.39% at the end of June 2019. Any other writing ratio deficiencies result in an interest rate penalty of 25 basis points above the stated rate of the note. Our SBA Note further provides that the Florida State Board of Administration may, among other things, declare its loan immediately due and payable immediately and other limitations couldupon any default existing under the SBA Note; however, any payment is subject to approval by the insurance regulatory authority. At June 30, 2019, we were in compliance with the covenants in the SBA Note.

BB&T Term Note Payable - Our BB&T Note requires that, at all times while there has been no losses from our insurance subsidiaries' operations (non-recurring losses), we will maintain a minimum cash flow coverage ratio of 1.2:1. The cash flow coverage ratio is defined as the ratio of our cash flow to debt service charges. This ratio will be placedtested annually, based on our abilityaudited financial statements. For the one-year period following a non-recurring loss, we are required to use anymaintain a minimum cash flow coverage ratio of 1.0:1. This covenant will only be effective if the pre non-recurring losses test is failed, and is only available borrowing capacity.and effective for one annual test period. Thereafter, the non-recurring loss cash flow coverage ratio of 1.2:1 will immediately apply. At June 30,the time of the most recent annual test period, December 31, 2018, we were in compliance with allthe covenants as specified in the $150M senior notes, SBA noteBB&T Note.
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2019


In addition, the BB&T Note requires that we establish and maintain with BB&T note. Referat all times during the term of the loan a non-interest bearing demand deposit account with a minimum balance of $500,000, and an interest-bearing account with a minimum balance of $1,500,000. In the event of default, BB&T may, among other things, declare its loan immediately due and payable, require us to Part I; Item 2pledge additional collateral to the bank, and take possession of and foreclose upon our corporate headquarters, which has been pledged to the bank as security for additional information regarding our financial covenants.the loan. At June 30, 2019, we were in compliance with the covenants in the BB&T Note.

Debt Issuance Costs

The table below presents the rollforward of our debt issuance costs paid, in conjunction with the debt instruments described above, during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018:
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2018

2018 20172019 2018
Balance at January 1,$3,287
 $549
$3,010
 $3,287
Additions63
 

 63
Amortization(178) (57)(169) (178)
Balance at June 30,$3,172
 $492
$2,841
 $3,172

11)10)    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation

We are involved in claims-related legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. We accrue amounts resulting from claims-related legal actions in unpaid losses and LAE during the period that we determine an unfavorable outcome becomes probable and we can estimate the amounts. Management makes revisions to our estimates based on its analysis of subsequent information that we receive regarding various factors, including: (i) per claim information; (ii) company and industry historical loss experience; (iii) judicial decisions and legal developments in the awarding of damages, and (iv) trends in general economic conditions, including the effects of inflation.

At June 30, 2018,2019, we were not involved in any material non-claims-related legal actions.

Commitments to fund partnership investments

We have fully funded two limited partnership investments and have committed to fund our remaining four investments. The amount of unfunded commitments was $2,398,000 and $2,454,000 at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Leases

We, as lessee, have entered into leases of commercial office space of various term lengths. In addition to office space, we lease office equipment and a parking lot under operating leases and vehicles under finance leases. We evaluate if a leasing arrangement exists upon inception of a contract. A contract contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Identified property, plant or equipment for all of our leases are physically distinct and explicitly identified. In addition, we assess whether a contract implicitly contains the right to control the use of a tangible asset that is not already owned.

Our leases expire at various dates and may contain renewal options. Our leases do not contain termination options. The exercise of lease renewal options are at our sole discretion and are only included in the determination of the lease term if we are reasonably certain to exercise the option. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants.

Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are based on the present value of the minimum lease payments over the lease term. As stated in Note 2 to these Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, we have elected the practical expedient related to lease and non-lease components, as an accounting policy election for our office equipment leases, which allows a lessee to not separate non-lease from lease components and instead account for consideration received in a contract as
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

a single lease component. We have also elected the practical expedients to exclude leases considered to be short-term and with values that fall under our capitalization threshold.

A portion of our lease agreements include variable lease payments which are not recorded in the initial measurement of the lease liability and right-of-use asset balances. For our parking lot lease, base rental payments may be escalated according to annual changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The escalated rental payments based on the estimated CPI at the lease commencement date are included within minimum rental payments; however, changes in CPI are considered variable in nature and are recognized as variable lease costs in the period in which the obligation is incurred. Our office equipment lease agreements may include variable payments based on usage of the equipment.

We utilized discount rates to determine the present value of the lease payments based on information available at the commencement date of the lease. We used an incremental borrowing rate based on factors such as lease term to determine the appropriate present value of future lease payments as the rate implicit in the lease is not always readily available. When determining the incremental borrowing rate, we considered the rate of interest we would pay on a secured borrowing in an amount equal to the lease payments for the underlying asset under similar terms.

The classification of operating and finance lease asset and liability balances within the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets was as follows:

  Financial Statement Line June 30, 2019
Assets    
Operating lease assets Other assets $414
Financing lease assets Property and equipment, net 893
Total lease assets   $1,307
     
Liabilities    
Operating lease liabilities Operating lease liability $397
Financing lease liabilities Other liabilities 24
Total lease liabilities   $421

The components of lease expenses were as follows:

  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
  June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019
Operating lease expense $48
 $91
Financing lease expense:    
Amortization of leased assets 89
 146
Short-term lease expense 47
 124
Net lease expense $184
 $361

At June 30, 2019, future minimum gross lease payments relating to these non-cancellable operating and finance lease agreements were as follows:

UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

  Operating Leases Finance Leases Total
Remaining in 2019 $102
 $65
 $167
2020 176
 130
 306
2021 133
 118
 251
2022 45
 14
 59
2023 22
 
 22
Thereafter 1,218
 
 1,218
Total undiscounted future minimum lease payments 1,696
 327
 2,023
Less: Imputed interest (1,299) (303) (1,602)
Present value of lease liabilities $397
 $24
 $421

Weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate related to operating and finance leases were as follows:

June 30, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease term (months)
Operating leases165
Financing leases30
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases3.97%
Financing leases3.27%

Other cash and non-cash related activities were as follows:

  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
  June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities    
Investing cash flows from financing leases $116
 $477
     
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new financing lease liabilities $119
 $490

See Note 109 of these Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding commitments related to long-term debt, and Note 1211 of these Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding commitments related to regulatory actions.

12)11)    STATUTORY ACCOUNTING AND REGULATION

The insurance industry is heavily regulated. State laws and regulations, as well as national regulatory agency requirements, govern the operations of all insurers such as our insurance subsidiaries. The various laws and regulations require that insurers maintain minimum amounts of statutory surplus and risk-based capital, restrict insurers' ability to pay dividends, specify allowable investment types and investment mixes, and subject insurers to assessments. Our insurance subsidiaries UPC, ACIC and ACIC,JIC are domiciled in Florida, while FSIC and IIC are domiciled in Hawaii and New York, respectively. At June 30, 20182019, and during the three and six months then ended, our insurance subsidiaries met all regulatory requirements of the states in which they operate. In March 2018, we received a recoupable assessment for $570,000 from the Texas Fair Plan Association. We did not receive any additional significant assessments from regulatory authorities in the states in which our insurance subsidiaries operate.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has Risk-Based Capital (RBC) guidelines for insurance companies that are designed to assess capital adequacy and to raise the level of protection that statutory surplus provides for policyholders. Most states, including Florida, Hawaii and New York, have enacted statutory requirements adopting the NAIC
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

RBC guidelines, and insurers having less statutory surplus than required will be subject to varying degrees of regulatory action, depending on the level of capital inadequacy. State insurance regulatory authorities could require an insurer to cease operations in the event the insurer fails to maintain the required statutory capital.

The state laws of Florida, Hawaii and New York permit an insurer to pay dividends or make distributions out of that part of statutory surplus derived from net operating profit and net realized capital gains. The state laws further provide calculations to determine the amount of dividends or distributions that can be made without the prior approval of the insurance regulatory authorities in those states and the amount of dividends or distributions that would require prior approval of the insurance regulatory authorities in those states. Statutory RBC requirements may further restrict our insurance subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends or make distributions if the amount of the intended dividend or distribution would cause statutory surplus to fall below minimum RBC requirements.

The SBA noteNote is considered a surplus note pursuant to statutory accounting principles. As a result, UPC is subject to the authority of the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Florida with regard to its ability to repay principal and interest on the SBA note.Note. Any payment of principal or interest requires permission from the insurance regulatory authority.

We have reported our insurance subsidiaries' assets, liabilities and results of operations in accordance with GAAP, which varies from statutory accounting principles prescribed or permitted by state laws and regulations, as well as by general industry practices. The following items are principal differences between statutory accounting and GAAP:

UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2018

Statutory accounting requires that we exclude certain assets, called non-admitted assets, from the balance sheet.
Statutory accounting requires us to expense policy acquisition costs when incurred, while GAAP allows us to defer to the extent realizable, and amortize policy acquisition costs over the estimated life of the policies.

Statutory accounting requires that surplus notes, also known as surplus debentures, be recorded in statutory surplus, while GAAP requires us to record surplus notes as a liability.

Statutory accounting allows certain investments to be carried at amortized cost or fair value based on the rating received from the Securities Valuation Office of the NAIC, while they are recorded at fair value for GAAP because the investments are held as available for sale.

Statutory accounting allows ceding commission income to be recognized when written if the cost of acquiring and renewing the associated business exceeds the ceding commissions, but under GAAP such income is deferred and recognized over the coverage period.

Statutory accounting requires that unearned premiums and loss reserves are presented net of related reinsurance rather than on a gross basis under GAAP.

Statutory accounting requires that a provision for reinsurance liability be established for reinsurance recoverable on paid losses aged over 90 days and for unsecured amounts recoverable from unauthorized reinsurers.  Under GAAP there is no charge for uncollateralized amounts ceded to a company not licensed in the insurance subsidiary's domiciliary state and a reserve for uncollectable reinsurance is charged through earnings rather than surplus or equity.

Statutory accounting requires an additional admissibility test and the change in deferred income tax is reported directly in capital and surplus, rather than being reported as a component of income tax expense under GAAP.

Our insurance subsidiaries must each file with the various insurance regulatory authorities an “Annual Statement” which reports, among other items, statutory net income (loss) and surplus as regards policyholders, which is called stockholders' equity under GAAP. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, our combined recorded statutory net income (loss) was $1,154,000 and $(6,581,000), respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, our combined recorded statutory net income was $16,546,000 and $25,538,000, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, our combined recorded statutory net income (loss) was $(507,000) and $4,590,000, respectively.

Our insurance subsidiaries must maintain capital and surplus ratios or balances as determined by the regulatory authority of the states in which they are domiciled. At June 30, 2018,2019, we have met these requirements. The amount of surplus as regards policyholders for our regulated entities at June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018 was $410,307,000$458,036,000 and $389,384,000,$437,449,000, respectively.

13)12)    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
Groelle & Salmon, PA

One of our former executive officers who acted as an executive officer during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, Ms. Kimberly Salmon, is a former partner at the law firm of Groelle & Salmon, PA, where her spouse remains partner and co-owner. Groelle & Salmon, PA provides legal representation to us related to our claims litigation, and also provided representation to us for several years prior to Ms. Salmon joining UPC Insurance in 2014. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, and 2017, Groelle & Salmon, PA billed us approximately $717,000 and $775,000, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, Groelle & Salmon, PA billed us approximately $1,425,000, and $1,643,000, respectively. Ms. Salmon's spouse has a 50% interest in these billings, or approximately $359,000 and $388,000,$713,000, for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and approximately $713,000 and $822,000, for the six months ended June 30, 2018, and 2017, respectively. Effective September 7, 2018, Ms. Salmon stepped down from her role at UPC Insurance.

AmRisc, LLC

AmRisc, a managing general agent, handles the underwriting, claims processing, premium collection and reinsurance review for AmCo. R. Daniel Peed, Vice Chairman of our Board of Directors (Board), beneficially ownsowned approximately 7.7% of AmRisc and iswas also the Chief Executive Officer of AmRisc during 2018. On December 31, 2018, Mr. Peed sold his interest in AmRisc and, effective January 1, 2019, became Non-Executive Vice Chairman of AmRisc.
In accordance with the managing general agent underwritingagency contract with AmRisc, we recorded $127,757,000$163,045,000 and $221,763,000$270,663,000 of gross written premiums for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2018,2019, respectively, and $110,310,000$127,757,000 and $221,763,000 for the three and six month periodperiods ended June 30, 2017,2018, respectively, resulting in gross fees and commission (including a profit commission) of $46,014,000 and $74,993,000, for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2019, respectively, and $34,737,000 and $59,166,000 for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2018, respectively, and $16,823,000 for
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2018

the three month period ended June 30, 2017, due to AmRisc. Receivables are stated net of the fees and commission due under the contract.
In addition to the direct premiums written, we recorded $1,805,000$2,333,000 and $3,366,000$3,878,000 in ceded premiums to AmRisc as a reinsurance intermediary for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2018,2019, respectively and $1,772,000$1,805,000 and $3,366,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 2017. We also incurred $5,000 and $9,000, respectively, during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2018, respectively, and $16,000 for the three month period ended respectively.
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2017, for rent under a sublease agreement with AmRisc.2019

Net premiums receivable (net of commissions) of $67,842,000$71,356,000 were due from AmRisc as of June 30, 2018.2019. These premiums were paid by AmRisc to our premium trust account by wire transfer within 15 days of collection pursuant to the underwriting contract with AmRisc.

14)13)    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

We report changes in other comprehensive income items within comprehensive income on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income , and we include accumulated other comprehensive income as a component of stockholders' equity on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The table below details the components of accumulated other comprehensive income at period end:

  Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit Net-of-Tax Amount
December 31, 2017$12,044
 $(2,823) $9,221
Reclassification adjustment for adoption of ASU 2016-01(1)
(12,300) 2,962
 (9,338)
Adjusted balance at January 1, 2018(256) 139
 (117)
      
Changes in net unrealized gains on investments(15,052) 3,506
 (11,546)
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains227
 (57) 170
June 30, 2018$(15,081) $3,588
 $(11,493)
  Pre-Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit Net-of-Tax Amount
December 31, 2018$(11,910) $2,880
 $(9,030)
Changes in net unrealized gains on investments24,653
 (5,772) 18,881
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains(162) (41) (203)
June 30, 2019$12,581
 $(2,933) $9,648
(1) Reflects the fair value changes on equity securities as of December 31, 2017, which are reclassified under the new accounting guidance. Refer to Note 2 in these Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

15)14)    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Our Board declared dividends on our outstanding shares of common stock to stockholders of record as follows for the periods presented (in thousands except per share amounts):

 Six Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2019 2018
 Per Share Amount Aggregate Amount Per Share Amount Aggregate Amount Per Share Amount Aggregate Amount Per Share Amount Aggregate Amount
First Quarter $0.06
 $2,565
 $0.06
 $1,301
 $0.06
 $2,569
 $0.06
 $2,565
Second Quarter $0.06
 $2,565
 $0.06
 $2,561
 $0.06
 $2,570
 $0.06
 $2,565

See Note 1615 in these Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding stock-based compensation activity.

16)15) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

We account for stock-based compensation under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC Topic 718 - Compensation - Stock Compensation.

Stock-based compensation cost for restricted stock grants is measured based on the closing fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. We recognize stock-based compensation cost over the award’s requisite service period on a straight-line basis for time-based restricted stock grants and performance-based restricted stock grants. We record forfeitures as they occur for all stock-based compensation.

The following table presents our total stock-based compensation expense:

UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Employee stock-based compensation expense       
     Pre-tax$416
 $240
 $946
 $488
     Post-tax (1)
329
 190
 747
 386
Director stock-based compensation expense       
     Pre-tax261
 322
 632
 561
     Post-tax (1)
206
 254
 499
 443
(1)The after tax amounts are determined using the 21% corporate federal tax rate.

We had approximately $4,617,000 of unrecognized stock compensation expense at June 30, 2019 related to non-vested stock-based compensation granted, which we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.3 years. We had approximately $602,000 of unrecognized director stock-based compensation expense at June 30, 2019 related to non-vested director stock-based compensation granted, which we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of approximately 0.9 years.

Restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance stock units

Stock-based compensation cost for restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and performance stock units is measured based on the closing fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant and the grants vest in equal installments over the requisite service period of typically three years. Restricted stock awards granted to non-employee directors vest over a one-year period. Each restricted stock unit and performance stock unit represents our obligation to deliver to the holder one share of common stock upon vesting.

Performance stock units vest based on return on average equity compared to a defined group of peer companies. On the grant date, we issue the target number of performance stock units. They are subject to forfeitures if performance goals are not met. The actual number of performance stock units earned can vary from zero to 150 percent of the target for the 2018 awards.

We granted 110,526 and 132,578 shares of restricted common stock during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2019, respectively, which had a weighted-average grant date fair value of $16.23 and $16.28 per share, respectively. We granted 76,250 and 86,210 shares of restricted common stock during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2018, respectively, which had a weighted-average grant date fair valuevalues of $19.72 and $19.70 per share, respectively. We granted 65,000 and 155,122 shares of restricted common stockAdditionally, during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2017, respectively,2019, the Company granted 45,000 shares of restricted common stock, with a fair value of $15.70, which had weighted-average grant date fair valuesis contingent upon stockholder approval of $14.91 and $15.57 per share, respectively.an increase in the number of shares of our common stock that may be issued pursuant to the 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Stockholders will vote on this matter at our 2020 annual meeting of stockholders.

The following table presents certain information related to the activity of our non-vested common stock grants:

 Number of Restricted Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2018217,936
 $18.96
Granted (1)
132,578
 16.28
Less: Forfeited5,759
 20.34
Less: Vested121,628
 19.12
Outstanding as of June 30, 2019223,127
 $17.65
(1) Contingent shares have been excluded from the calculations in the table above.




UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 20182019

Stock options

Stock option fair value was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton formula. Stock options vest in equal installments over the requisite service period of typically three years. The following weighted-average assumptions were used to value the stock options granted:

 Number of Restricted Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2017212,094
 $16.44
Granted86,210
 19.70
Less: Forfeited17,077
 18.07
Less: Vested136,183
 16.38
Outstanding as of June 30, 2018145,044
 $18.24
2019
Expected annual dividend yield1.28 %
Expected volatility41.07 %
Risk-free interest rate3.11 %
Expected term6 years

We had approximately $841,000Expected annual dividend yield is based on the current quarterly dividend of unrecognized$0.06 per share and the stock compensation expenseprice on the grant date. The expected volatility is a historical volatility calculated based on the daily closing prices over a period equal to the expected term. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at June 30, 2018the grant date. Expected term takes into account the three-year graded vesting term and the 10-year contractual term of the option.

The following table presents certain information related to the activity of our non-vested stock-based compensation granted, which we expect to recognize over the next three years. We recognized $240,000 and $488,000 of stock-based compensation expense during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2018, respectively. We recognized $410,000 and $786,000 of stock-based compensation expense during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2017, respectively.stock option grants:

We had approximately $1,285,000 of unrecognized director stock-based compensation expense at June 30, 2018 related to non-vested director stock-based compensation granted, which we expect to recognize ratably until vesting one year after the date of grant. We recognized $322,000 and $561,000 of director stock-based compensation expense during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2018, respectively. We recognized $242,000 and $508,000 of stock-based compensation expense during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2017, respectively.
 Number of Stock Options Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted Average Exercise Prices
Outstanding as of December 31, 2018107,888
 $8.28
 $20.94
Granted99,181
 5.96
 16.25
Less: Forfeited
 
 
Less: Vested
 
 
Outstanding as of June 30, 2019207,069
 $7.17
 $18.69
Exercisable as of June 30, 2019
 $
 $

17)16)    SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On July 30, 2018,31, 2019, our Board declared a $0.06 per share quarterly cash dividend payable on August 20, 2018,21, 2019, to stockholders of record on August 13, 2018.14, 2019. They also authorized a stock repurchase plan providing for the repurchase of up to $25,000,000 of our common stock.





On July 31, 2019, the Company made a capital contribution of $12,000,000 to FSIC.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, as well as with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related footnotes under Part II. Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties. See "Forward-Looking Statements."

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Overview

United Insurance HoldingHoldings Corp. (referred to in this document as we, our, us, the Company or UPC Insurance) is a holding company primarily engaged in residential personal and commercial property and casualty insurance in the United States. We conduct our business principally through four wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries:subsidiaries and one majority-owned insurance subsidiary: United Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPC); American Coastal Insurance Company (ACIC); Family Security Insurance Company, Inc. (FSIC); and Interboro Insurance Company (IIC); and Journey Insurance Company (JIC). Collectively, we refer to the holding company and all our subsidiaries, including non-insurance subsidiaries, as “UPC Insurance,” which is the preferred brand identification for our Company.

Our Company’s primary source of revenue is generated from writing insurance in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,
Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Texas. We are also licensed to write property and casualty insurance in an additional six states; however, we have not commenced writing in these states. Our target market in such areas consists of states where the perceived threat of natural catastrophe has caused large national insurance carriers to reduce their concentration of policies. We believe an opportunity exists for UPC Insurance to write profitable business in such areas.

We have historically grown our business through strong organic growth complemented by strategic acquisitions and partnerships, including
our acquisitionacquisitions of AmCo HoldingHoldings Company, LLC (AmCo) and its subsidiaries, including ACIC, in April 2017, IIC in April 2016, and Family Security Holdings, LLC (FSH), including its subsidiary FSIC, in February 2015.2015, and our strategic partnership with a subsidiary of Tokio Marine Kiln Group Limited, which formed JIC in August 2018. As a result of these acquisitions,transactions, along with the organic growth of premium in states in which we currently write premium, we have grown our policies in-force by 14.1%10.4% from 488,574 policies in-force at June 30, 2017 to 557,523 policies in-force at June 30, 2018.

Our business is subject2018 to the impact of weather-related catastrophes on our loss and loss adjustment expense (LAE). During the third quarter of 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas and Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida. In 2017, we retained $83,000,000 of pre-tax catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance recoverable as a result of hurricanes. During the six months ended615,357 policies in-force at June 30, 2018, we increased our loss and LAE reserve as a result of development trends from Hurricane Irma that indicated our ultimate gross loss estimate should be increased. There was no net change or impact to our second quarter 2018 results as a result of this reserve re-estimation as it was 100% ceded under our catastrophe reinsurance program.2019.

The following discussion highlights significant factors influencing the consolidated financial position and results of
operations of UPC Insurance. In evaluating our results of operations, we use premiums written and earned, policies in-force and
new and renewal policies by geographic concentration. We also consider the impact of catastrophe losses and prior year
development on our loss ratios, expense ratios and combined ratios. In monitoring our investments, we use credit quality,
investment income, cash flows, realized gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses, asset diversification and portfolio
duration. To evaluate our financial condition, we consider our liquidity, financial strength, ratings, book value per share and
return on equity.



UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.


20182019 Highlights

($ in thousands, except per share)Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
              
Gross premiums written$384,662
 $352,347
 $664,279
 $521,189
$449,762
 $384,662
 $768,321
 $664,279
Gross premiums earned289,641
 261,584
 568,591
 443,649
330,025
 289,641
 641,838
 568,591
Net premiums earned171,306
 159,618
 336,206
 266,801
190,404
 171,306
 371,126
 336,206
Total revenues183,148
 178,073
 355,201
 300,706
204,776
 183,148
 407,097
 355,201
Earnings before income tax19,332
 12,650
 31,047
 18,588
(3,605) 19,332
 8,728
 31,047
Consolidated net income14,701
 7,257
 23,069
 11,156
Net income per diluted share$0.34
 0.17
 $0.54
 0.35
Consolidated net income attributable to UIHC(2,903) 14,701
 6,566
 23,069
Net income available to UIHC stockholders per diluted share$(0.07) $0.34
 $0.15
 $0.54
              
Reconciliation of net income to core income:              
Plus: Merger expenses$
 $6,743
 $
 $6,894
Plus: Non-cash amortization of intangible assets1,972
 11,395
 12,386
 13,189
$1,982
 $1,972
 $3,980
 $12,386
Less: Realized losses on investment portfolio(438) (132) (227) (483)
Less: Realized gains (losses) on investment portfolio(13) (438) 168
 (227)
Less: Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities1,381
 
 (1,063) 
2,737
 1,381
 12,910
 (1,063)
Less: Net tax impact (1)
257
 6,395
 3,419
 7,198
(186) 257
 (2,275) 3,419
Core income(2)
15,473
 19,133
 33,326
 24,524
Core income per diluted share(2)
$0.36
 $0.46
 $0.78
 $0.77
Core income (loss)(2)
(3,459) 15,473
 (257) 33,326
Core income (loss) per diluted share(2)
$(0.08) $0.36
 $(0.01) $0.78
              
Book value per share    $12.72
 12.39
    $12.54
 $12.72
(1) In order to reconcile the net income to the core income measure, we included the tax impact of all adjustments using the effective rate at the end of each period.
(2) Core income, a measure that is not based on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), is reconciled above to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures presented in this Form 10-Q is in "Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures" below.

 
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Consolidated Net Income
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017 2019 2018 2019 2018
REVENUE:                
Gross premiums written $384,662
 $352,347
 $664,279
 $521,189
 $449,762
 $384,662
 $768,321
 $664,279
Change in gross unearned premiums (95,021) (90,763) (95,688) (77,540) (119,737) (95,021) (126,483) (95,688)
Gross premiums earned 289,641
 261,584
 568,591
 443,649
 330,025
 289,641
 641,838
 568,591
Ceded premiums earned (118,335) (101,966) (232,385) (176,848) (139,621) (118,335) (270,712) (232,385)
Net premiums earned 171,306
 159,618
 336,206
 266,801
 190,404
 171,306
 371,126
 336,206
Investment income 7,091
 4,637
 12,777
 7,588
Net investment income 7,570
 7,091
 14,865
 12,777
Net realized investment gains (losses) (438) (132) (227) (483) (13) (438) 168
 (227)
Net unrealized loss on equity securities 1,381
 
 (1,063) 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities 2,737
 1,381
 12,910
 (1,063)
Other revenue 3,808
 13,950
 7,508
 26,800
 4,078
 3,808
 8,028
 7,508
Total revenue 183,148
 178,073
 355,201
 300,706
 204,776
 183,148
 407,097
 355,201
EXPENSES:                
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 88,595
 86,938
 165,841
 150,271
 116,252
 88,595
 220,799
 165,841
Policy acquisition costs 50,454
 43,320
 99,516
 78,756
 61,622
 50,454
 116,868
 99,516
Operating expenses 9,682
 6,257
 18,000
 12,129
 11,199
 9,682
 21,410
 18,000
General and administrative expenses 12,643
 28,176
 35,968
 39,509
 16,802
 12,643
 34,383
 35,968
Interest expense 2,458
 752
 4,916
 1,511
 2,527
 2,458
 4,936
 4,916
Total expenses 163,832
 165,443
 324,241
 282,176
 208,402
 163,832
 398,396
 324,241
Income before other income 19,316
 12,630
 30,960
 18,530
Income (loss) before other income (3,626) 19,316
 8,701
 30,960
Other income 16
 20
 87
 58
 21
 16
 27
 87
Income before income taxes 19,332
 12,650
 31,047
 18,588
Provision for income taxes 4,631
 5,393
 7,978
 7,432
Net income $14,701
 $7,257
 $23,069
 $11,156
Net income per diluted share $0.34
 $0.17
 $0.54
 $0.35
Income (loss) before income taxes (3,605) 19,332
 8,728
 31,047
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (808) 4,631
 1,947
 7,978
Net income (loss) $(2,797) $14,701
 $6,781
 $23,069
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 106
 
 215
 
Net income (loss) attributable to UIHC $(2,903) $14,701
 $6,566
 $23,069
Earnings available to UIHC common stockholders per diluted share $(0.07) $0.34
 $0.15
 $0.54
Book value per share     $12.72
 $12.39
     $12.54
 $12.72
Return on equity based on trailing twelve months
GAAP net income
     4.2 % 3.5 %
Return on equity based on GAAP net income     (3.0)% 4.2 %
Loss ratio, net (1)
 51.7 % 54.5 % 49.3 % 56.3 % 61.1% 51.7 % 59.5 % 49.3 %
Expense ratio (2)
 42.5 % 48.7 % 45.7 % 48.9 % 47.1% 42.5 % 46.5 % 45.7 %
Combined ratio (CR) (3)
 94.2 % 103.2 % 95.0 % 105.2 %
Effect of current year catastrophe losses on CR 10.1 % 13.7 % 7.0 % 12.1 %
Effect of prior year development on CR (0.5)% (0.8)% (0.5)% (0.7)%
Effect of ceding commission income on CR (4)
  % 6.6 %  % 7.5 %
Underlying combined ratio (5)
 84.6 % 83.7 % 88.5 % 86.3 %
Combined ratio (3)
 108.2% 94.2 % 106.0 % 95.0 %
Effect of current year catastrophe losses on combined ratio 8.3% 10.1 % 7.4 % 7.0 %
Effect of prior year development on combined ratio 8.1% (0.5)% 5.6 % (0.5)%
Underlying combined ratio (4)
 91.8% 84.6 % 93.0 % 88.5 %
(1) Loss ratio, net is calculated as losses and LAE, net of losses ceded to reinsurers, relative to net premiums earned. We use this operating metric to analyze our loss trends.
(2) Expense ratio is calculated as the sum of all operating expenses less interest expense relative to net premiums earned. We use this operating metric to analyze our expense trends.
(3) Combined ratio is the sum of the loss ratio, net and the expense ratio, net.
(4) For the six months ended June 30, 2018, we presented $20,674,000 of ceding commissions earned as a $4,498,000 decrease to ceded earned premium and a $16,175,000 decrease in policy acquisition costs, which reduced other revenue and removed the distortive impact to our underlying combined ratio. For the three months ended June 30, 2018, we presented $10,375,000 of ceding commissions earned as a $2,273,000 decrease to ceded earned premium and an $8,102,000 decrease in policy acquisition costs.
(5) Underlying combined ratio, a measure that is not based on GAAP, is reconciled above to the combined ratio, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures presented in this Form 10-Q is in "Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures" below.






UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.




Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures

We believe that investors' understanding of UPC Insurance's performance is enhanced by our disclosure of the following non-GAAP measures. Our methods for calculating these measures may differ from those used by other companies and therefore comparability may be limited.

Combined ratio excluding the effects of current year catastrophe losses and prior year reserve development and ceding commission income earned (underlying combined ratio) is a non-GAAP ratio,measure, which is computed by subtracting the effect of current year catastrophe losses and prior year development, and ceding commission income earned related to our quota share reinsurance agreement from the combined ratio.development. We believe that this ratio is useful to investors and it is used by management to revealhighlight the trends in our business that may be obscured by current year catastrophe losses losses from lines in run-off,and prior year development, and ceding commission income earned.development. Current year catastrophe losses cause our loss trends to vary significantly between periods as a result of their incidence of occurrence and magnitude, and can have a significant impact on the combined ratio. Prior year development is caused by unexpected loss development on historical reserves. Ceding commission income compensates the Company for expenses it incurs in generating the premium ceded under our quota share reinsurance agreement. We believe it is useful for investors to evaluate these components separately and in the aggregate when reviewing our performance. The most directdirectly comparable GAAP measure is the combined ratio. The underlying combined ratio should not be considered as a substitute for the combined ratio and does not reflect the overall profitability of our business.

Net loss and LAE excluding the effects of current year catastrophe losses and prior year reserve development (underlying loss and LAE) is a non-GAAP measure, which is computed by subtracting the effect of current year catastrophe losses and prior year reserve development from net loss and LAE. We use underlying loss and LAE figures to analyze our loss trends that may be impacted by current year catastrophe losses and prior year development on our reserves. As discussed previously, these two items can have a significant impact on our loss trends in a given period. We believe it is useful for investors to evaluate these components separately and in the aggregate when reviewing the Company'sour performance. The most directdirectly comparable GAAP measure is net loss and LAE. The underlying loss and LAE measure should not be considered a substitute for net loss and LAE and does not reflect the overall profitability of our business.

Operating expenses excluding the effects of ceding commission income earned, merger expenses, and amortization of intangible assets (underlying expense) is a non-GAAP measure which is computed by subtracting ceding income earned related to our quota share reinsurance agreement, merger expenses and amortization of intangibles. Ceding commission income compensates the Company for expenses it incurs in generating the premium ceded under our quota share reinsurance agreement. Merger expenses are directly related to past mergers and are not reflective of current period operating performance. Similarly, amortization expense is related to the amortization of intangible assets acquired through mergers and therefore the expense does not arise through normal operations. We believe it is useful for investors to evaluate these components separately and in the aggregate when reviewing our performance. The most direct comparable GAAP measure is operating expenses. The underlying expense measure should not be considered a substitute for the expense ratio and does not reflect the overall profitability of our business.

Net income excluding the effects of non-cash amortization of intangible assets, realized gains (losses) and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net of tax (core income) is a non-GAAP measure, which is computed by adding amortization, net of tax, to net income and subtracting realized gains (losses) on our investment portfolio, net of tax, and unrealized gains (losses) on our equity securities, net of tax, from net income. Amortization expense is related to the amortization of intangible assets acquired through mergers and therefore the expense does not arise through normal operations. Investment portfolio gains (losses) and unrealized equity security gains (losses) vary independent of our operations. We believe it is useful for investors to evaluate these components separately and in the aggregate when reviewing our performance. The most directdirectly comparable GAAP measure is net income. The core income measure should not be considered a substitute for net income and does not reflect the overall profitability of our business.


CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

When we prepare our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes in conformity with GAAP, we must make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts we report. Certain of these estimates result from judgments that can be subjective and complex. As a result of that subjectivity and complexity, and because we continuously evaluate these estimates and assumptions based on a variety of factors, actual results could materially differ from our estimates and assumptions if changes in one or more factors require us to make accounting adjustments. During the three and six months
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ended June 30, 2018,2019, we reassessed our critical accounting policies and estimates as disclosed in Note 12 to the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017;2018; however, we have made no material changes or additions with regard to those policies and estimates, except for those standards adopted in 20182019 as described in Note 2 in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Please refer to Note 2 in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of recent accounting standards that may affect us.


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ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION - JUNE 30, 20182019 COMPARED TO DECEMBER 31, 20172018

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related notes, and in conjunction
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with the section entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018.

Investments

The primary goals of our investment strategy are to preserve capital, maximize after-tax investment income, maintain liquidity and minimize risk. To accomplish our goals, we purchase debt securities in sectors that represent the most attractive relative value, and we maintain a moderate equity exposure. Limiting equity exposure limits riskmanages risks and helps to preserve capital for two reasons: first, bond market returns are less volatile than stock market returns, and second, should the bond issuer enter bankruptcy liquidation, bondholders generally have a higher priority than equityholders in a bankruptcy proceeding.

We must comply with applicable state insurance regulations that prescribe the type, quality and concentrations of investments our insurance subsidiaries can make; therefore, our current investment policy limits investment in non-investment-grade fixed maturities and limits total investment amounts in preferred stock, common stock and mortgage notes receivable. We do not invest in derivative securities.

Two outside asset management companies, which have authority and discretion to buy and sell securities for us, manage our investments subject to (i) the guidelines established by our Board of Directors and (ii) the direction of management. The Investment Committee of our Board of Directors reviews and approves our investment policy on a regular basis.

Our cash, cash equivalents and investment portfolio totaled $1,182,670,000$1,338,500,000 at June 30, 20182019, compared to $1,130,806,000$1,135,956,000 at December 31, 2017.2018.






























The following table summarizes our investments, by type:
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 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
 Estimated Fair Value Percent of Total Estimated Fair Value Percent of Total
U.S. government and agency securities$88,481
 7.5% $92,626
 8.2%
Foreign government2,978
 0.3% 2,036
 0.2%
States, municipalities and political subdivisions159,815
 13.5% 201,512
 17.8%
Public utilities25,171
 2.1% 20,257
 1.8%
Corporate securities284,328
 24.0% 287,562
 25.4%
Mortgage-backed securities207,646
 17.6% 143,265
 12.7%
Asset-backed securities79,778
 6.7% 14,905
 1.3%
Redeemable preferred stocks685
 0.1% 692
 0.1%
Total fixed maturities848,882
 71.8% 762,855
 67.5%
Mutual funds47,560
 4.0% 31,924
 2.8%
Public utilities2,243
 0.2% 1,702
 0.2%
Other common stocks31,801
 2.7% 27,902
 2.5%
Non-redeemable preferred stocks1,741
 0.1% 1,767
 0.2%
Total equity securities83,345
 7.0% 63,295
 5.7%
Other long-term investments8,242
 0.7% 8,381
 0.7%
Portfolio loans
 % 20,000
 1.8%
Total investments940,469
 79.5% 854,531
 75.7%
Cash and cash equivalents208,675
 17.7% 229,556
 20.2%
Restricted cash33,526
 2.8% 46,719
 4.1%
Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments$1,182,670
 100.0% $1,130,806
 100.0%

 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Estimated Fair Value Percent of Total Estimated Fair Value Percent of Total
U.S. government and agency securities$118,008
 8.8% $98,975
 8.7%
Foreign government4,066
 0.3% 3,982
 0.4%
States, municipalities and political subdivisions136,723
 10.2% 144,468
 12.7%
Public utilities24,804
 1.9% 23,890
 2.1%
Corporate securities285,138
 21.3% 301,988
 26.6%
Mortgage-backed securities242,250
 18.1% 223,854
 19.7%
Asset-backed securities51,641
 3.9% 64,037
 5.6%
Redeemable preferred stocks1,759
 0.1% 1,151
 0.1%
Total fixed maturities864,389
 64.6% 862,345
 75.9%
Mutual funds58,942
 4.4% 50,016
 4.4%
Public utilities2,730
 0.2% 1,759
 0.2%
Other common stocks35,310
 2.6% 27,198
 2.4%
Non-redeemable preferred stocks1,606
 0.1% 2,005
 0.2%
Total equity securities98,588
 7.3% 80,978
 7.2%
Other long-term investments12,374
 0.9% 8,513
 0.7%
Total investments975,351
 72.8% 951,836
 83.8%
Cash and cash equivalents276,068
 20.6% 112,679
 9.9%
Restricted cash87,081
 6.6% 71,441
 6.3%
Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments$1,338,500
 100.0% $1,135,956
 100.0%

We classify all of our fixed maturityfixed-maturity investments as available-for-sale. Our investments at June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 consisted mainly of U.S. government and agency securities, states, municipalities and political subdivisions and securities
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of investment-grade corporate issuers. Our equity holdings consisted mainly of securities issued by companies in the energy, consumer products, financial, technology and industrial sectors. Most of the corporate bonds we hold reflected a similar diversification. At June 30, 2018,2019, approximately 87.5%87% of our fixed maturities were U.S. Treasuries or corporate bonds rated “A” or better, and 12.5%13% were corporate bonds rated “BBB” or "BB".

Reinsurance

We follow the industry practice of reinsuring a portion of our risks. Reinsurance involves transferring, or "ceding", all or a
portion of the risk exposure on policies we write to another insurer, known as a reinsurer. To the extent that our reinsurers are
unable to meet the obligations they assume under our reinsurance agreements, we remain primarily liable for the entire insured loss under the policies we write.

Our reinsurance program is designed, utilizing our risk management methodology, to address our exposure to catastrophe losses. According to the Insurance Service Office (ISO), a catastrophe loss is defined as a single unpredictable incident or series of closely related incidents that result in $25,000,000 or more in U.S. industry-wide direct insured losses to property and that affect a significant number of policyholders and insurers (ISO catastrophes). In addition to ISO catastrophes, we also include as catastrophes those events (non-ISO catastrophes), which may include losses, that we believe are, or will be, material to our operations which we define as incidents that result in $1,000,000 or more in losses for multiple policyholders.

During the second quarter of 2018,2019, we placed our reinsurance program for the 20182019 hurricane season. We purchased catastrophe excess of loss reinsurance protection of $3,100,000,000.$3,200,000,000. The contracts reinsure for personal and commercial lines property excess catastrophe losses caused by multiple perils including hurricanes, tropical storms and tornadoes. The agreements are effective as of June 1, 2018,2019, for a one-year term, and incorporate the mandatory coverage required by and placed with the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund.

Effective December 31, 2017,June 1, 2019, we replacedrenewed our 15% quota share agreement that expired on November 30, 2017 and our 5% quota share agreement that was set to renewexpire on December 1, 2017 withMay 31, 2019, for a newone-year term. This quota share reinsurance agreement with a term of 12 months andhas a cession rate of 20%22.5% for all subject business.

We also included coverage for our subsidiary, FSIC, under this renewal. Effective January 1, 2018,2019, we placed a newrenewed the aggregate excess of loss treatyagreement to provide $20,000,000 of coverage against accumulated losses from specified catastrophe events, in excess of 4.75% of cumulative subject gross premiums earned during each calendar quarter, for a term of 12 months.
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Excluding our business for which we cede 100% of the risk of loss, reinsurance costs in the second quarter of 20182019 were 38.8%40.8% of our gross premiums earned, compared to 37.1%38.8% of gross premiums earned for the second quarter of 2017.2018. The increase in this ratio was driven primarily by a decrease in gross premiums earned in the first six months of 2019 compared to 2018. Additionally, we modified the term of our quota share agreement in 2019 to include our subsidiary, FSIC. Finally the ceding percentage increased coverage purchased for our 2018-19 combined catastrophe reinsurance program.from 20.0% in 2018 to 22.5% in 2019.
 
We amortized our ceded unearned premiums over the annual agreement period, and we record that amortization in ceded premiums earned on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The table below summarizes the amounts of our ceded premiums written under the various types of agreements, as well as the amortization of ceded unearned premiums:

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Quota Share$(69,277) $(27,400) $(90,902) $(47,972)
Excess-of-loss(388,079) $(350,230) (406,802) (364,091)
Equipment & identity theft(2,753) (2,631) (4,986) (4,751)
Flood(6,355) (5,568) (10,284) (9,239)
Ceded premiums written$(466,464) $(385,829) $(512,974) $(426,053)
Change in ceded unearned premiums326,843
 267,494
 242,262
 193,668
Ceded premiums earned$(139,621) $(118,335) $(270,712) $(232,385)

Current year catastrophe losses disaggregated between name and numbered storms and all other catastrophe loss events are shown in the following table.

  2019 2018
  Number of Events 
Incurred Loss and LAE (1)
 Combined Ratio Impact Number of Events 
Incurred Loss and LAE (1) 
 Combined Ratio Impact
Three Months Ended June 30,            
Current period catastrophe losses incurred            
Named and numbered storms 
 $
 % 1
 $1,214
 0.7%
All other catastrophe loss events 16
 15,802
 8.3% 8
 16,126
 9.4%
Total 16
 15,802
 8.3% 9
 $17,340
 10.1%
             
Six Months Ended June 30,            
Current period catastrophe losses incurred            
Named and numbered storms 
 $
 % 1
 $1,214
 0.3%
All other catastrophe loss events 24
 27,459
 7.4% 16
 22,443
 6.7%
Total 24
 27,459
 7.4% 17
 $23,657
 7.0%
(1) Incurred loss and LAE is equal to losses and LAE paid plus the change in case and incurred but not reported reserves. Shown net of losses ceded to reinsurers. Incurred loss and LAE and number of events includes the development on storms during the year in which it occurred.

See Note 87 in our Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our reinsurance program.

Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustments

We generally use the term “loss(es)” to collectively refer to both loss and LAE. We establish reserves for both reported and unreported unpaid losses that have occurred at or before the balance sheet date for amounts we estimate we will be required to
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pay in the future, including provisions for claims that have been reported but are unpaid at the balance sheet date and for obligations on claims that have been incurred but not reported at the balance sheet date. Our policy is to establish these loss reserves after considering all information known to us at each reporting period. At any given point in time, our loss reserve represents our best estimate of the ultimate settlement and administration costs of our insured claims incurred and unpaid.

Unpaid losses and LAE totaled $432,431,000$577,349,000 and $482,232,000$661,203,000 as of June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. The balance has decreased from year end as a result of reduced losses incurred fromdecreased reserves for both weather-related and non weather-related activity and from the payment of claims during the first six months of 20182019 compared to the same period in 2017.2018.

Since the process of estimating loss reserves requires significant judgment due to a number of variables, such as fluctuations in inflation, judicial decisions, legislative changes and changes in claims handling procedures, our ultimate liability will likely differ from these estimates. We revise our reserve for unpaid losses as additional information becomes available, and reflect adjustments, if any, in our earnings in the periods in which we determine the adjustments as necessary.

See Note 98 in our Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our losses and loss adjustments.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - COMPARISON OF THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 20182019 AND 20172018

Net income attributable to UIHC for the three months ended June 30, 2018 increased $7,444,000,2019 decreased $17,604,000, or 102.7%119.8%, to $14,701,000a net loss of $2,903,000 for the second quarter of 20182019 from $7,257,000net income of $14,701,000 for the same period in 2017.2018. The increasedecrease in net income was primarily due to thean increase in grosslosses and LAE expense and policy acquisition costs, partly offset by an increase in net premiums earned and the decrease in amortization and merger expenses during the second quarter of 20182019 compared to the second quarter of 2017.2018.

Revenue

Our gross written premiums increased $32,315,000,$65,100,000 or 9.2%16.9%, to $384,662,000$449,762,000 for the second quarter ended June 30, 20182019 from $352,347,000$384,662,000 for the same period in 2017,2018, primarily reflecting organic growth in new and renewal business generated in all regions. The breakdown of the quarter-over-quarter changes in both direct written and assumed premiums by region and gross written premium by line of business areis shown in the table below.

($ in thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 Change 2019 2018 Change
Direct Written and Assumed Premium by Region (1)
            
Florida $204,885
 $199,736
 $5,149
 $243,124
 $204,885
 $38,239
Gulf 59,022
 56,622
 2,400
 63,723
 59,022
 4,701
Northeast 47,346
 40,842
 6,504
 55,814
 47,346
 8,468
Southeast 28,433
 25,088
 3,345
 32,004
 28,433
 3,571
Total direct written premium by region 339,686
 322,288
 17,398
 394,665
 339,686
 54,979
Assumed premium (2)
 44,976
 30,059
 14,917
 55,097
 44,976
 10,121
Total gross written premium by region $384,662
 $352,347
 $32,315
 $449,762
 $384,662
 $65,100
            
Gross Written Premium by Line of Business            
Personal property $256,910
 $235,132
 $21,778
 $286,106
 $256,910
 $29,196
Commercial property 127,752
 117,215
 10,537
 163,656
 127,752
 35,904
Total gross written premium by line of business $384,662
 $352,347
 $32,315
 $449,762
 $384,662
 $65,100
(1) "Gulf" is comprised of Hawaii, Louisiana and Texas; "Northeast" is comprised of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island; and "Southeast" is comprised of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
(2) Assumed premium written for 20182019 and 20172018 is primarily commercial property business assumed from unaffiliated insurers.

Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,
New and Renewal Policies by Region (1)
2018 2017 Change2019 2018 Change
Florida74,646
 70,098
 4,548
82,173
 74,646
 7,527
Gulf36,816
 35,326
 1,490
38,406
 36,816
 1,590
Northeast36,155
 30,924
 5,231
42,524
 36,155
 6,369
Southeast24,920
 21,233
 3,687
26,347
 24,920
 1,427
Total172,537
 157,581
 14,956
189,450
 172,537
 16,913
(1) Only includes new and renewal homeowner, commercial and dwelling fire policies written during the quarter.

We expect our gross written premium growth to continue as we increase our policies in-force in the states in which we currently write policies and as we expand into other states in which we are currently licensed to write property and casualty insurance.

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Expenses

Expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2018 decreased $1,611,000,2019 increased $44,570,000, or 1.0%27.2%, to $163,832,000 for the second quarter of 2018$208,402,000 from $165,443,000$163,832,000 for the same period in 2017.2018. The decreaseincrease in expenses was primarily due to decreased generala $27,657,000 increase in loss and administrativeLAE expenses resulting from amortizationin as well as an $11,168,000 increase in policy acquisitions costs related to the merger with AmCo that applied duringin the second quarter of 2017 but were fully amortized at2019 compared to the end of the firstsecond quarter of 2018. This decrease was offset by an increase in losses, policy acquisition costs and operating costs as explained below, as well as interest expenses due to the senior notes issued in December 2017. The calculations of our loss ratios and underlying loss ratios are shown below.
 
Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,
2018 2017 Change2019 2018 Change
Net loss and LAE$88,595
 $86,938
 $1,657
$116,252
 $88,595
 $27,657
% of Gross earned premiums30.6% 33.2% (2.6) pts
35.2% 30.6% 4.6 pts
% of Net earned premiums51.7% 54.5% (2.8) pts
61.1% 51.7% 9.4 pts
Less:          
Current year catastrophe losses$17,340
 $21,798
 $(4,458)$15,802
 $17,340
 $(1,538)
Prior year reserve (favorable) development(870) (1,264) 394
15,332
 (870) 16,202
Underlying loss and LAE (1)
$72,125
 $66,404
 $5,721
$85,118
 $72,125
 $12,993
% of Gross earned premiums24.9% 25.4% (0.5) pts
25.8% 24.9% 0.9 pts
% of Net earned premiums42.1% 41.6% 0.5 pts
44.7% 42.1% 2.6 pts
(1) Underlying loss and LAE is a non-GAAP measure and is reconciled above to Net loss and LAE, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures presented in this document is in the "Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures" section of this Form 10-Q.

The calculations of our expense ratio and underlying expense ratios are shown below.
Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,
2018 2017 Change2019 2018 Change
Policy acquisition costs$50,454
 $43,320
 $7,134
$61,622
 $50,454
 $11,168
Operating and underwriting9,682
 6,257
 3,425
11,199
 9,682
 1,517
General and administrative12,643
 28,176
 (15,533)16,802
 12,643
 4,159
Total Operating Expenses$72,779
 $77,753
 $(4,974)$89,623
 $72,779
 $16,844
% of Gross earned premiums25.1% 29.7% (4.6) pts
27.2% 25.1% 2.1 pts
% of Net earned premiums42.5% 48.7% (6.2) pts
47.1% 42.5% 4.6 pts
Less:     
Ceding commission income (1)
$
 $10,562
 (10,562)
Underlying expense (2)
$72,779
 $67,191
 $5,588
% of Gross earned premiums25.1% 25.7% (0.6) pts
% of Net earned premiums42.5% 42.1% 0.4 pts
(1) For the three months ended June 30, 2018, we presented $10,675,000 of ceding commissions earned as a $2,273,000 decrease to ceded earned premium and a $8,102,000 decrease in policy acquisition costs, which reduced other revenue and removed the distortive impact to our underlying expense ratio.
(2) Underlying expense is a non-GAAP measure and is reconciled above to total operating expenses, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures presented in this document in the "Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures" section of this Form 10-Q.

Loss and LAE increased $1,657,000,$27,657,000, or 1.9%31.2%, to $116,252,000 for the second quarter of 2019 from $88,595,000 for the second quarter of 2018 from $86,938,000 for the second quarter of 2017.2018. Loss and LAE expense as a percentage of net earned premiums decreased 2.8increased 9.4 points to 51.7%61.1% for the second quarter of 2018,2019, compared to 54.5%51.7% for the same period last year. Excluding catastrophe losses and reserve development, our gross underlying loss and LAE ratio for the second quarter of 20182019 was 24.9%25.8%, a decreasean increase of 0.50.9 points from 25.4%24.9% during the second quarter of 2017.2018.

Policy acquisition costs increased $7,134,000,$11,168,000, or 16.5%22.1%, to $61,622,000 for the second quarter of 2019 from $50,454,000 for the second quarter of 2018 from $43,320,000 for the second quarter of 2017.2018. The primary driver of the increase in costs was a $1,891,000 increase in the managing general agent feescommissions related to AmCocommercial premiums and an increase in ceding commission income assumed of $13,928,000, partly offset by an $8,827,000 decrease in agent commissions.

Operating and underwriting expenses increased $1,517,000, or 15.7%, to $11,199,000 for the second quarter of 2019 from $9,682,000 for the second quarter of 2018, primarily due to increased investments in technology of approximately $1,800,000.

General and administrative expenses increased $4,159,000, or 32.9%, to $16,802,000 for the second quarter of 2019 from $12,643,000 for the second quarter of 2018, primarily due to a $2,649,000 increase in salaries and related benefits as the number of personnel has increased and a $1,362,000 increase in cost of professional service fees.
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commercial premiums along with agent commissions which were generally consistent with our growth in premium production and higher average market commission rates outside of Florida.

Operating and underwriting expenses increased $3,425,000, or 54.7%, to $9,682,000 for the second quarter of 2018 from $6,257,000 for the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to increased costs related to incurred expenses for software tools and agent incentive costs.

General and administrative expenses decreased $15,533,000, or 55.1%, to $12,643,000 for the second quarter of 2018 from $28,176,000 for the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to amortization costs related to the merger with AmCo during the second quarter of 2017 that were fully expensed at the end of the first quarter of 2018 as well as merger expenses that were incurred during the second quarter of 2017.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - COMPARISON OF THE SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 20182019 AND 20172018

Net income attributable to UIHC for the six months ended June 30, 2018 increased $11,916,000,2019 decreased $16,503,000, or 106.8%71.5%, to $23,069,000$6,566,000 from $11,156,000$23,069,000 for the same period in 2017.2018. The increasedecrease in net income was primarily due to increasesan increase in grossloss and LAE expenses, offset by an increase in net premiums earned for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017 with the inclusion of six months of premium for AmCo in 2018 compared to three months of premium in 2017. In addition, we incurred approximately $7,000,000 in merger expenses in 2017 that were non-recurring in 2018.

Revenue

Our gross written premiums increased $143,090,000,$104,042,000, or 27.5%15.7%, to $664,279,000$768,321,000 for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 from $521,189,000$664,279,000 for the same period in 2017,2018, primarily reflecting organic growth in new and renewal business generated in all regions. The breakdown of the year-over-year changes in both direct and assumed written premiums by region and gross written premium by line of business are shown in the table below.

($ in thousands) Six Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 Change 2019 2018 Change
Direct Written and Assumed Premium by Region (1)
            
Florida $362,837
 $275,100
 $87,737
 $418,750
 $362,837
 $55,913
Gulf 103,819
 97,400
 6,419
 111,100
 103,819
 7,281
Northeast 82,238
 71,979
 10,259
 97,569
 82,238
 15,331
Southeast 51,320
 45,280
 6,040
 57,012
 51,320
 5,692
Total direct written premium by region 600,214
 489,759
 110,455
 684,431
 600,214
 84,217
Assumed premium (2)
 64,065
 31,430
 32,635
 83,890
 64,065
 19,825
Total gross written premium by region $664,279
 $521,189
 $143,090
 $768,321
 $664,279
 $104,042
            
Gross Written Premium by Line of Business            
Personal property $442,535
 $400,005
 $42,530
 $496,787
 $442,535
 $54,252
Commercial property 221,744
 121,184
 100,560
 271,534
 221,744
 49,790
Total gross written premium by line of business $664,279
 $521,189
 $143,090
 $768,321
 $664,279
 $104,042
(1) Each region"Gulf" is comprised of the following states: Gulf includes Hawaii, Louisiana and Texas; Northeast includes"Northeast" is comprised of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island'Island; and Southeast includes"Southeast" is comprised of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
(2) Assumed premium for 20182019 and 20172018 is primarily commercial property business assumed from unaffiliated insurers.

 Six Months Ended June 30,
New and Renewal Policies By Region (1)
2018 2017 Change
Florida128,052
 115,452
 12,600
Gulf66,880
 62,631
 4,249
Northeast63,335
 54,219
 9,116
Southeast44,830
 38,189
 6,641
Total303,097
 270,491
 32,606
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 Six Months Ended June 30,
New and Renewal Policies By Region (1)
2019 2018 Change
Florida143,991
 128,052
 15,939
Northeast75,539
 63,335
 12,204
Gulf68,459
 66,880
 1,579
Southeast46,866
 44,830
 2,036
Total334,855
 303,097
 31,758
(1) Only includes new and renewal homeowner, commercial and dwelling fire policies written during the year.

We expect our gross written premium growth to continue as we increase our policies in-force in the states in which we currently write policies and as we expand into other states in which we are currently licensed to write property and casualty insurance.

Expenses

Expenses for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 increased $42,065,000,$74,155,000, or 14.9%22.9%, to $324,241,000$398,396,000 from $282,176,000$324,241,000 for the same period in 2017.2018. The increase in expenses was primarily due to the changea $54,958,000 increase in presentation of ceding commission incomeloss and loss adjustment expenses, as well as a $17,352,000 increase in 2018 from other revenue to policy acquisition costs. The calculations of our loss ratios and underlying loss ratios are shown below.
 
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 Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 2017 Change
Net Loss and LAE$165,841
 $150,271
 $15,570
% of Gross earned premiums29.2% 33.9% (4.7) pts
% of Net earned premiums49.3% 56.3% (7.0) pts
Less:     
Current year catastrophe losses$23,657
 $32,410
 $(8,753)
Prior year reserve (favorable) development(1,551) (1,790) 239
Underlying loss and LAE (1)
$143,735
 $119,651
 $24,084
% of Gross earned premiums25.3% 27.0% (1.7) pts
% of Net earned premiums42.8% 44.8% (2.0) pts

 Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 Change
Net loss and LAE$220,799
 $165,841
 $54,958
% of Gross earned premiums34.4% 29.2% 5.2 pts
% of Net earned premiums59.5% 49.3% 10.2 pts
Less:     
Current year catastrophe losses$27,459
 $23,657
 $3,802
Prior year reserve (favorable) development20,967
 (1,551) 22,518
Underlying loss and LAE (1)
$172,373
 $143,735
 $28,638
% of Gross earned premiums26.9% 25.3% 1.6 pts
% of Net earned premiums46.4% 42.8% 3.6 pts
(1) Underlying Lossloss and LAE is a non-GAAP measure and is reconciled above to Net Lossnet loss and LAE, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures presented in this document is in the "Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures" section of this Form 10-Q.

The calculations of our expense ratios and underlying expense ratios are shown below.
Six Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2017 2016 Change2019 2018 Change
Policy acquisition costs$99,516
 $78,756
 $20,760
$116,868
 $99,516
 $17,352
Operating and underwriting18,000
 12,129
 5,871
21,410
 18,000
 3,410
General and administrative35,968
 39,509
 (3,541)34,383
 35,968
 (1,585)
Total Operating Expenses$153,484
 $130,394
 $23,090
Total operating expenses$172,661
 $153,484
 $19,177
% of Gross earned premiums27.0% 29.4% (2.4) pts
26.9% 27.0% (0.1) pts
% of Net earned premiums45.7% 48.9% (3.2) pts
46.5% 45.7% 0.8 pts
Less:     
Ceding commission income (1)
$
 $20,094
 $(20,094)
Underlying expense (2)
$153,484
 $110,300
 $43,184
% of Gross earned premiums27.0% 24.9% 2.1 pts
% of Net earned premiums45.7% 41.5% 4.2 pts
(1) For the six months ended June 30, 2018, we presented $20,674,000 of ceding commissions earned as a $4,498,000 decrease to ceded earned premium and a $16,175,000 decrease in policy acquisition costs, which reduced other revenue and removed the distortive impact to our underlying expense ratio
(2) Underlying Expense is a non-GAAP measure and is reconciled above to total operating expenses, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures presented in this document is in the "Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures" section of this Form 10-Q.

Loss and LAE increased $15,570,000,$54,958,000, or 10.4%33.1%, to $165,841,000$220,799,000 for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 from $150,271,000$165,841,000 for the same period in 2017.2018. Loss and LAE expense as a percentage of net earned premiums decreased 7.0increased 10.2 points to 59.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 49.3% for the year, compared to 56.3% for the same period last year.in 2018. Excluding catastrophe losses and reserve development, our gross underlying loss and LAE ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, was 25.3%26.9%, a decreasean increase of 1.71.6 points from 27.0%25.3% during the six months ended June 30, 2017.
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2018.

Policy acquisition costs increased $20,760,000,$17,352,000, or 26.4%17.4%, to $99,516,000$116,868,000 for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 from $78,756,000$99,516,000 for the same period in 2017.2018. The primary driver of the increase in costs was the result of the reclassification ofmanaging general agent fees related to commercial premiums which increased by approximately $6,720,000 and an increase in ceding commission income from other revenue to policy acquisition costsassumed of $13,794,000, partly offset by a decrease in 2018.agent commissions of $6,274,000.

Operating expenses increased $5,871,000,$3,410,000, or 48.4%18.9%, to $18,000,000$21,410,000 for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 from $12,129,000$18,000,000 for the same period in 2017,2018, primarily due to increased investments in technology of approximately $1,981,000 as well as increased printing and postage costs related to the Company's ongoing growth, incurred expenses related to software and costs related assessments.of $897,000.

General and administrative expenses decreased $3,541,000,$1,585,000, or 9.0%4.4%, to $35,968,000$34,383,000 for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 from $39,509,000$35,968,000 for the same period in 2017,2018, primarily due to non-recurring merger expensesa decrease of approximately $8,260,000 in amortization expense, partially offset by a $5,162,000 increase in salaries and amortization costs related tobenefits as the merger with AmCo which occurred during the six months ended June 30, 2017.number of personnel has increased and a $752,000 increase in cost of professional service fees.




LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
We generate cash through premium collections, reinsurance recoveries, investment income, the sale or maturity of invested assets, the issuance of debt and the issuance of additional shares of our stock. We use our cash to pay reinsurance premiums,
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claims and related costs, policy acquisition costs, salaries and employee benefits, other expenses and stockholder dividends, acquire subsidiaries and pay associated costs, as well as to repay debts and purchase investments.

As a holding company, we do not conduct any business operations of our own and, as a result, we rely on cash dividends or intercompany loans from our management subsidiaries to pay our general and administrative expenses. Insurance regulatory authorities heavily regulate our insurance subsidiaries, including restricting any dividends paid by our insurance subsidiaries and requiring approval of any management fees our insurance subsidiaries pay to our management subsidiaries for services rendered; however, nothing restricts our non-insurance company subsidiaries from paying us dividends other than state corporate laws regarding solvency. Our management subsidiaries pay us dividends primarily using cash from the collection of management fees from our insurance subsidiaries, pursuant to the management agreements in effect between those entities. In accordance with state laws, our insurance subsidiaries may pay dividends or make distributions out of that part of their statutory surplus derived from their net operating profit and their net realized capital gains. The Risk-Based Capital (RBC) guidelines published by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) may further restrict our insurance subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends or make distributions if the amount of the intended dividend or distribution would cause their respective surplus as it regards policyholders to fall below minimum RBC guidelines. See Note 1211 in our Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

During the six month periodssix-month period ended June 30, 20182019 we made capital contributions of $4,000,000 and 2017,$1,000,000 to our insurance subsidiaries UPC and FSIC, respectively. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2018 we did not make any capital contributions to our insurance subsidiaries. We may make future contributions of capital to our insurance subsidiaries as circumstances require.

On December 13, 2017,During August 2018, we issued $150,000,000contributed $40,000,000 to fund a new subsidiary, JIC, and RJ Kiln & Co. (No. 3 Limited) (Kiln) contributed $20,000,000 for total funding of senior notes (the $150M senior notes) that will mature on December 15, 2027 and bear interest at a rate equal to 6.250% per annum payable semi-annually on each June 15 and December 15, commencing June 15, 2018. The $150M senior notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. We may redeem the $150M senior notes at our option, at any time and from time to time in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the $150M senior notes to be redeemed and (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon from the date of redemption to the date that$60,000,000. JIC is three months prior to maturity. On and after that date, we may redeem the $150M senior notes at par.

On April 3, 2017, we successfully completed our acquisition of AmCo. The acquisition was completed through a series of mergers that ultimately resulted in the Company issuing 20,956,355 shares of its common stock as merger consideration to the equity holders of RDX Holding, LLC, the former parent company of AmCo. As a result of the mergers, AmCo merged with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. We incurred $7,000,000 of merger-related expenses. Please refer to Note 4 in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the merger transaction.

Financial Covenants

$150M Senior Notes - Our $150M senior notes provide thatowned 66.7% by the Company and its subsidiaries shall not incur any indebtedness unless no default exists and the Company’s leverage ratio as of the last day of any annual or quarterly period (the balance sheet date) immediately preceding the date on which such additional indebtedness is incurred would have been no greater than 0.3:1, determined on a pro forma basis as if the additional indebtedness and all other indebtedness incurred since the immediately preceding balance sheet date had been incurred and the proceeds therefrom applied as of such day. The Company and its subsidiaries also may not create, assume, incur or permit to exist any indebtedness for borrowed money that is
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secured33.3% by a lien on the voting stock of any significant subsidiary without selling the $150M senior notes equally. The Company may not issue, sell, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of the capital stock of the Company’s significant subsidiaries as of the issue date of the notes (except to the Company or to one or more of the Company’s other subsidiaries, or for the purpose of qualifying directors or as may be required by law or regulation), subject to certain exceptions. At June 30, 2018, we were in compliance with the covenants in the $150M senior notes.

Florida State Board of Administration Note Payable - Our $20,000,000, 20-year note payable to the Florida State Board of Administration (the SBA note) requires that UPC maintain either a 2:1 ratio of net written premium to surplus, or net writing ratio, or a 6:1 ratio of gross written premium to surplus, or gross writing ratio, to avoid additional interest penalties. The SBA note agreement defines surplus for the purpose of calculating the required ratios as the $20,000,000 of capital contributed to UPC under the agreement plus the outstanding balance of the note. Should UPC fail to exceed either a net writing ratio of 1.5:1 or a gross writing ratio of 4.5:1, UPC's interest rate will increase by 450 basis points above the 10-year Constant Maturity Treasury rate (as defined in the SBA note agreement) which was 2.85% at the end of June 2018. Any other writing ratio deficiencies result in an interest rate penalty of 25 basis points above the stated rate of the note, which was 2.77% at the end of June 2018. Our SBA note further provides that the Florida State Board of Administration may, among other things, declare its loan immediately due and payable upon any default existing under the SBA note; however, any payment is subject to approval by the insurance regulatory authority. At June 30, 2018, we were in compliance with the covenants in the SBA note.

BB&T Term Note Payable - Our $5,200,000, 15-year term note payable to the Branch Banking & Trust Company (the BB&T note) requires that, at all times while there has been no losses from our insurance subsidiaries' operations (non-recurring losses), we will maintain a minimum Cash Flow Coverage ratio of 1.2:1. The Cash Flow Coverage ratio is defined as our cash flow to debt services. This ratio will be tested annually, based on UPC Insurance's audited financial statements. For the one-year period following a non-recurring loss, UPC Insurance is required to maintain a minimum Cash Flow Coverage ratio of 1.0:1. This covenant will only be effective if the pre non-recurring losses test is failed, and is only available and effective for one annual test period. Thereafter, the non-recurring loss Cash Flow Coverage Ratio of 1.2:1 will immediately apply. At the time of the most recent annual test period, December 31, 2017, we were in compliance with the covenants in the BB&T note.

In addition, the BB&T note requires that we establish and maintain with BB&T at all times during the term of the loan a non-interest bearing demand deposit account with a minimum balance of $500,000, and an interest-bearing account with a minimum balance of $1,500,000. In the event of default, BB&T may, among other things, declare its loan immediately due and payable, require us to pledge additional collateral to the bank, and take possession of and foreclose upon our corporate headquarters, which has been pledged to the bank as security for the loan. At June 30, 2018, we were in compliance with the covenants in the BB&T note.Kiln.

Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 20172018 (in millions)
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Operating Activities

The principal cash inflows from our operating activities come from premium collections, reinsurance recoveries and investment income. The principal cash outflows from our operating activities are the result of claims and related costs, reinsurance premiums, policy acquisition costs and salaries and employee benefits. A primary liquidity concern with respect to these cash flows is the risk of large magnitude catastrophe events.

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During the six months ended June 30, 2019, operating assets and liabilities were impacted by catastrophe losses associated with Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael and other non-weather related loss events. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, operating assets and liabilities were impactedcash was influenced by the continued settlement of catastrophe losses associated with Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, each of which occurred during the second halfthird quarter of 2017. Reinsurance recoverables on paid and unpaid losses increased during the six months ended June 30, 2018. We expect that a comparable increase in cash inflows related2019 compared to reinsurance recoveries in the near future will largely offset any cash outflows from the payment of losses. The reinsurance payable also increased2018 period as we entered intoreceived funding from our contractreinsurers during 2018 for the 2018-2019 catastrophe losses incurred in 2017. As these claims continue to close, we expect to see less volatility regarding these reinsurance program.recoverables.
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Investing Activities

The principal cash inflows from our investing activities come from repayments of principal, proceeds from maturities and sales of investments. We closely monitor and manage these risks through our comprehensive investment risk management process. The principal cash outflows relate to purchases of investments and cost of property, equipment and capitalized software acquired. The primary liquidity concerns with respect to these cash flows are the risk of default by debtors and market disruption. During the six months ended June 30, 2017,2019, we had an increase of $95,284,000$112,359,000 in cash provided by investing activities as the result of the merger with AmCo that did not occura decrease of $96,298,000 in purchases of investments in 2019 when compared to purchases made during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Financing Activities

The principal cash outflows from our financing activities come from repayments of debt and payments of dividends. The primary liquidity concern with respect to these cash flows is market disruption in the cost and availability of credit. We believe our current capital resources, together with cash provided from our operations, are sufficient to meet currently anticipated working capital requirements. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, we had an increase of $15,682,000 in2019, cash provided by financing activities increased by $12,197,000 from cash used in financing activities as the result of an increase in bank overdrafts that did not occur in the six months ended June 30, 2018.amount of $12,144,000 compared to the prior year period.
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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

At June 30, 20182019, we did not have any off-balance-sheet arrangements or material changes to our contractual obligations during the quarter.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to market risks, including interest rate risk related to changes in interest rates in our fixed-maturity securities, credit risk related to changes in the financial condition of the issuers of our fixed-maturities and equity price risk related to changes in equity security prices. These risks are disclosed in Part II, Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018. We had no material changes in our market risk during the six months ended June 30, 2018.2019.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

We maintain a set of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that the information we must discloserequired to be disclosed in reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. We designed our disclosure controls with the objective of ensuring we accumulate and communicate this information to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operations of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on our evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as ofat the end of the period covered by this report,reasonable assurance level, due to a previously disclosed material weaknessesweakness in internal control over financial reporting as discussed below. TheseThe material weakness werewas identified and discussed in Part II, Item 9A of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018 (the 2018 Form 10-K).

Notwithstanding thesethe material weaknesses,weakness, management has concluded that the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We identified the following material weaknessesweakness in the operation of our internal control over financial reporting as previously disclosed in our 20172018 Form 10-K:

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A failure of the operating effectiveness of a monitoring control designed to ensure that the Company obtains evidence of the design and operating effectiveness of the general information technology controls intended to prevent unauthorized system access and inappropriate change management to two third-party service organization's professional services systems and information contained within.
We did not maintain effective accounting policiesperform ongoing monitoring to ascertain whether the components of internal control are present and proceduralfunctioning. Specifically, given the timing of implementation of the new and or modified internal controls that were implemented during 2018 to address the material weaknesses identified in the prior year, we did not have an opportunity to fully execute monitoring activities over the financial reporting for income taxes, acquisition purchase accountingnew and investments to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.or modified internal controls.

Remediation Plans

Our management, with oversight from our Audit Committee, has initiated a plan to remediate the material weaknessweaknesses previously identified in the 2018 Form 10-K for10-K. Management will work to ensure that all designed monitoring activities are executed appropriately in 2019. Management believes that such activities will allow the period ended December 31, 2017. These plans include implementing effective controls over third-party systemsCompany to select, develop, and working withperform ongoing and or separate evaluations to ascertain whether our components of internal control are present and functioning. Because the providers to receive timely Service Organization Control reports inreliability of the future, as well as focusing oninternal control process requires repeatable execution, the accounting and disclosure for unusual and complex transactions, while augmenting existing staff with additional skilled accounting resources and strengthening the review process to improve the operation of financial reporting and corresponding internal controls. These new controlsmaterial weakness cannot be considered fully remediated until all remedial processes and procedures are in the processhave been implemented, each applicable control has operated for a sufficient period of being implementedtime, and will be tested in connection with audit procedures for the year ending December 31, 2018. Until management has tested the remediation and concluded, through testing, that the controls are operating effectively as designed,effectively. Until the material weaknessesweakness is remediated, we will continuenot be able to exist.assert that our internal controls are effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Except for the material weakness remediation efforts identified above, we did not make any changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2018.2019.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are involved in routine claims-related legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. We accrue amounts resulting from claims-related legal actions in unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses during the period that we determine an unfavorable outcome becomes probable and we can estimate the amounts. Management makes revisions to our estimates based on its analysis of subsequent information that we receive regarding various factors, including: (i) per claim information; (ii) company and industry historical loss experience; (iii) judicial decisions and legal developments in the awarding of damages; and (iv) trends in general economic conditions, including the effects of inflation.

At June 30, 2018,2019, we were not involved in any material non-claims-related legal actions.


Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019, we did not sell any unregistered equity securities or repurchase any of our equity securities.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.


Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.


Item 5. Other Information

None.

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Item 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed or furnished herewith or are incorporated herein by reference:
Exhibit  Description
   
  Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
   
  Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
   
  Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
   
  Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
   
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
   
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
   
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
   
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
   
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase


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SIGNATURES

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.

  UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
   
August 3, 20182, 2019By:/s/ John Forney
  
John Forney, Chief Executive Officer
 (principal executive officer and duly authorized officer)
 
August 3, 20182, 2019By:/s/ B. Bradford Martz
  
B. Bradford Martz, Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)




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