HCI Group Estimates $6B To $18B In Losses From Hurricane Michael

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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI) has issued an initial loss estimate from Hurricane Michael, which made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida. The company’s preliminary estimates indicate losses related to Hurricane Michael will be in the range of $6 to $18 million. The company’s reinsurance retention for the 2018 hurricane season is $16 million.

“It’s too early to determine the full financial impact of Michael,” said Paresh Patel, HCI’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Our focus at this time is on our policyholders and ensuring their claims are handled quickly and efficiently.”

About HCI Group, Inc.
HCI Group, Inc. owns subsidiaries engaged in diverse, yet complementary business activities, including homeowners’ insurance, reinsurance, real estate and information technology. The company's largest subsidiary, Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc., is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance in Florida.

The company's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "HCI" and are included in the Russell 2000 Index and S&P SmallCap 600 Index. HCI Group, Inc. regularly publishes financial and other information in the Investor Information section of the company’s website. For more information about HCI Group and its subsidiaries, visit www.hcigroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
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