Florida-based Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. announced that Universal Direct (www.universaldirect.com), its Direct-to-Consumer online platform, is now available to homeowners in Delaware and Georgia.
With the addition of Delaware and Georgia, Universal Direct is now available in seven states, including Indiana, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Alabama.
Independent appointed agents operating in Delaware and Georgia have the opportunity to receive commissions from policies written by UPCIC via Universal Direct.
Sean P. Downes, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The expansion of Universal Direct into Delaware and Georgia, where we recently wrote our first policies through the platform, is another important step in our effort to broaden our online footprint in new and attractive markets. The positive momentum we’ve experienced with Universal Direct to date is indicative of consumers’ growing preference for the convenience and flexibility offered by Universal Direct’s robust, easy-to-use online platform. We look forward to leveraging this innovative platform to drive organic, profitable business and help simplify the process of purchasing homeowners insurance for our customers.”
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc is a vertically integrated insurance company performing all aspects of insurance underwriting, distribution, and claims.
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPCIC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, is one of the leading writers of homeowners insurance in Florida and is now fully licensed and has commenced operations in several states.
