Bradley I. Meier served as the President and CEO of Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. from its inception in 1990 until February 2013. With over two decades in the insurance industry, he has shaped and guided the company through significant changes...

Bradley I. Meier served as the President and CEO of Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. from its inception in 1990 until February 2013. With over two decades in the insurance industry, he has shaped and guided the company through significant changes and growth. Meier was known for his strategic financial decisions, aligning executive compensation with company performance. In 2011, his total compensation peaked at about $4 million, showcasing his impact on the company's success. Notably, he had opted out of bonuses in 2013, shortly before his departure, which indicates his focus on the company’s position rather than personal gain. Despite his achievements, Meier’s tenure was also marked by fluctuations in his holdings, which reached highs of $77.79 million in 2019 but saw various declines in subsequent years. Post-resignation, he transitioned to an advisory role, helping to shape the company’s future from a different perspective.

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Bradley I. Meier

Founder and Ex-CEO of Universal Insurance Holdings

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Insurance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

CEO of Universal Insurance Holdings for

4 years 2 months (Dec 2008 - Feb 2013)

Previous Experience

Unknown

Rivals

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Holdings

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Bradley I. Meier's holdings in Universal Insurance Holdings saw significant fluctuations over the years. In 2019, his holdings peaked at $77.79 million before gradually declining to around $68.51 million by early 2020. The trend continued downward, with values dropping to...

Bradley I. Meier's holdings in Universal Insurance Holdings saw significant fluctuations over the years. In 2019, his holdings peaked at $77.79 million before gradually declining to around $68.51 million by early 2020. The trend continued downward, with values dropping to $36.35 million by late 2020 and hovering around the $34 million mark for most of 2021. By late 2023, his holdings saw a rebound, reaching approximately $55.38 million, demonstrating his ongoing connection to the company despite stepping down as CEO. This journey of increases and decreases in market value reflects not only company performance but also the overall stability of the insurance sector during those years.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

UVE @ $21.81

Total Stock Sold

$72.09M

UVE

$72.09M

10,956,000 UVE shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Bradley I. Meier didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra UVE10,956,000 shares worth $205.97M.
This is 185.72% and $133.88M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

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UVE

$7.50M

UVE at $11.11/share

Jan 2, 2014

Sale

UVE

$2.46M

UVE at $7.02/share

Aug 1, 2013

Sale

UVE

$6.03M

UVE at $4.50/share

May 30, 2013

Sale

UVE

$19.88M

UVE at $4.26/share

May 23, 2013

Sale

UVE

$8.04M

UVE at $4.02/share

Apr 1, 2013

Sale

UVE

$4.73M

UVE at $3.15/share

Jun 22, 2012

Sale

UVE

$170.00K

UVE at $3.40/share

Jun 5, 2012

Sale

UVE

$1.72M

UVE at $4.60/share

Jun 16, 2011

Sale

Compensation History

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Bradley Meier's compensation as CEO of Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. varied significantly over the years. In 2013, the last year of his tenure, he earned a total of $2.6 million, which included a salary of $2.44 million but no bonuses or stock options due to his resignation. His compensation philosophy emphasized performance, with substantial bonuses tied to the company's pre-tax income, peaking at around $2.22 million in 2012. Over the years, compensation levels demonstrated a careful alignment with company goals and performance metrics, reflecting a focus on attracting and retaining key executives. Additionally, he was eligible for non-cash benefits that added to the overall value of his compensation package, which in past years, reached totals around $4 million.

Year

2013

Total Compensation

$2.60M

Salary

$2.44M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes attracting and retaining key executives while aligning their compensation with company performance and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Mr. Meier agreed that he would not receive an annual bonus for 2013 due to his resignation.

Other

$160.31K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes the value of an automobile transferred to Mr. Meier and a tax gross-up for payroll taxes associated with the automobile.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 Common Stock)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2013 as Mr. Meier resigned before any stock could vest.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for Mr. Meier's compensation were primarily based on the company's pre-tax income.

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