Universal gets set to start underwriting in NY

Florida's leading multi-peril homeowners underwriter
Universal Insurance Holdings is poised to begin writing policies in
New York state as the carrier pursues its plan to expand outside
its home base.
Universal Property & Casualty obtained approval from the
Empire State's Department of Financial Services for its
proposed homeowners rates and policy forms, the Fort Lauderdale,
Florida-based parent company said today. It said it expects to
start writing business in New York later this year.
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