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Universal Property & Casualty home insurance in Florida

NAIC #10861 · WWW.UNIVERSALPROPERTY.COM

This page summarizes publicly available information about Universal Property & Casualty and general questions to prepare before you ask for a quote. For Universal Property & Casualty, start with the roof age and type. Then check the pipes, panel, wiring, and home use. Review past claims too. Keep proof of each update or repair. Universal Property & Casualty requirements can change and must be confirmed for the current form, address, and effective date. Only the carrier can determine eligibility. Ask an appointed agent to check the latest guide for your home.

Universal Property & Casualty logo Active & FL-Licensed Since 1997 NAIC #10861 FEIN not yet verified

Florida Availability

Statewide

Citizens Relationship

No Known Citizens Activity

Property Types

Occupancy, rental use and vacancy are reviewed under detailed program rules. No current public rule identified; confirm the treatment of your property’s actual use with an appointed agent

Unique Programs

3 identified

Everyday Florida homes with practical pitched roofs and mature landscaping

Where Universal Property & Casualty Writes Coverage

Statewide; widely reported as one of the largest Florida homeowners carriers.

Availability can change by county and program. Confirm current openings with an agent.

Universal Property & Casualty is listed under the Florida OIR record UNIVERSAL PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, with an active Florida license dating to December 1997. Availability is summarized as statewide, and Universal is widely reported as one of the largest Florida homeowners carriers by policy count. Ask an agent how credit, prior insurance and other applicant factors are treated under the current program. Confirm current openings with a Florida-licensed agent, or browse all carrier profiles.

Multiracial family checking a backyard gate and clearing wet leaves after rain

Contact & Claims

Customer Service & Claims: (800) 470-0599WWW.UNIVERSALPROPERTY.COM
24/7 Emergency Claims Contact: Not available

Related Citizens Topics

No Known Citizens Activity. See this carrier’s full Citizens Connection below.
Citizens Property Insurance Guide
This carrier’s Citizens Depopulation page: Not available

Helpful Resources & Programs

Unique Programs: Claims Reporting / Tracking; Condo Available; Homeowners Available.
Claims Center ↗
Discounts Not available
FAQs Not available
Hurricane & Storm Prep Not available

Links go to WWW.UNIVERSALPROPERTY.COM, the carrier’s own site. Illustrative photo; it does not represent the insurer’s service area.

Key Takeaways

Ask how credit, prior insurance and other applicant factors are treated under the current program.
Ask how entity (LLC/trust) ownership and larger parcels are treated under the current program.
No known Citizens takeout or depopulation activity identified.
Florida-licensed since 1997 (NAIC #10861), one of the longest-operating carriers in this directory.
3 unique programs identified in current research.
Statewide availability; widely reported as one of the largest homeowners carriers in Florida by policy count.

General Eligibility Considerations

What to confirm with Universal Property & Casualty or an appointed agent

This profile provides public company information and a general checklist of factors to discuss before requesting a quote from Universal Property & Casualty. It does not reproduce the carrier’s complete underwriting guide or determine whether a specific property or applicant will qualify. Current requirements may vary by program, policy form, county, property condition, applicant, and effective date. Confirm every eligibility question with Universal Property & Casualty or a Florida-licensed agent appointed with the carrier.

Roof age and materialShingle roofs often receive closer review at roughly 15-20 years; tile and metal roofs often receive closer review around 25-35 years. These are general market ranges, not Universal Property & Casualty rules. Confirm the current requirement, roof condition standard, remaining-useful-life treatment, and claim-settlement basis.
Home age and inspectionsOlder homes may need a four-point, roof, wind, or other inspection. Across public market examples, inspection requests often begin when a home is roughly 20-40 years old. Confirm the current trigger and accepted documentation.
PlumbingPipe material, age, leaks, updates, water heater, drain condition, and prior water losses may affect review. Ask whether an inspection, repipe documentation, water exclusion, limit, or other condition applies.
ElectricalOlder or discontinued panels, wiring methods, service size, repairs, permits, and inspection findings may affect review. Ask which documentation or remediation is currently accepted.
Claims and prior insuranceCarriers commonly review roughly the prior 3-5 years, but the period and treatment vary. Ask how the cause, amount, repair status, open claims, cancellations, non-renewals, and any coverage gap will be evaluated.
Occupancy and property usePrimary, seasonal, rental, short-term rental, vacant, renovation, and business-use risks may need different forms or programs. Describe the property’s actual use and ask which product applies.
Location, value, and featuresTerritory, flood exposure, replacement cost, construction type, animals, pools, trampolines, solar equipment, generators, and other features may require additional review, documentation, limits, exclusions, or a different program.
General educational range only, not a carrier rule or eligibility guarantee. Confirm current requirements with the carrier or an appointed Florida-licensed agent.

Public Information

What public materials state about Universal Property & Casualty

No current public rule was identified for this carrier’s underwriting factors in our latest public-source review. That is not evidence of acceptance or rejection. The carrier may use internal criteria that are not shown here. Ask Universal Property & Casualty or a Florida-licensed agent appointed with the carrier to confirm every current requirement.
General educational range only, not a carrier rule or eligibility guarantee. Confirm current requirements with the carrier or an appointed Florida-licensed agent.

GLOSSARY

Terms Used on This Page

DP

A dwelling policy, often used when the owner rents the home to someone else.

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Four-point inspection

A check of the roof, pipes, wiring, and heating and cooling systems.

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Wind inspection

A report on parts that help a home stand up to high winds.

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UMVI

A carrier form named in the source. Ask the agent why the form is needed.

BEFORE YOU ASK FOR A QUOTE

Questions to Ask Before a Quote

  • Does your agency work with this carrier and policy type?
  • Is the carrier open for new business at this address?
  • Does the roof meet the current age, type, and condition rules?
  • Will the carrier ask for a four-point, wind, roof, or other inspection?
  • Do the pipes, wiring, heating, cooling, and water heater meet the rules?
  • How would Universal Property & Casualty pay for roof damage? Would it use replacement cost, actual cash value, or a roof schedule?
  • What are the hurricane and all-other-perils deductibles?
  • Are there water, mold, animal, pool, or other limits?
  • Which forms or records should you send before the quote?

PAPERWORK

Records to Gather

For an Universal Property & Casualty review, bring the roof permit and the latest inspection. Keep bills for work on the roof, pipes, wires, or heating system. List old claims and how each repair was made. Send clear photos only when asked, and keep a copy of each file.

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