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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-17-375724
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		4
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20171109
ITEM INFORMATION:		Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20171221
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20171221

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HCI Group, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001400810
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			FL
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34126
		FILM NUMBER:		171268327

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5300 WEST CYPRESS STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 100
		CITY:			TAMPA
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33607
		BUSINESS PHONE:		813 849-9500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5300 WEST CYPRESS STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 100
		CITY:			TAMPA
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33607

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Homeowners Choice, Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070524
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 <P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT
REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (or Date of Earliest Event Reported): November&nbsp;9, 2017 </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>HCI Group, Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Florida</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">001-34126</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">20-5961396</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of Incorporation or Organization)</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>File Number)</B></P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>5300 West Cypress Street, Suite 100 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Tampa, Florida 33607 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of Principal Executive Offices) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(813)&nbsp;405-3600</FONT> </B></P>
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if the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;8-K</FONT> filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction&nbsp;A.2. below): </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;14d-2(b)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;13e-4(c)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.13e-4(c))</FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth
company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (&#167;230.405 of this chapter) or Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-2</FONT> of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#167;240.12b-2</FONT> of
this chapter). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emerging growth company&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) of the Exchange Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our principal operating subsidiary, Homeowners Choice Property&nbsp;&amp; Casualty Insurance Company, Inc., has entered into an Assumption
Agreement, effective November&nbsp;9, 2017, with Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, an entity created by the Florida Legislature. The agreement sets forth the terms by which our insurance subsidiary may assume policies from Citizens when such
assumptions are approved by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. The Assumption Agreement appears as Exhibit 10.24 to this Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K.</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;5.02 Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On December&nbsp;1, 2016, our compensation committee established a plan to award cash bonuses to certain of our executives, including
&#147;named executive officers,&#148; as set forth below. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mark Harmsworth, chief financial officer</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">90,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">90,000</TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Harmsworth was entitled to a 2017 cash bonus of not less than $100,000 under his executive employment agreement. The
other discretionary bonuses are less than those awarded in 2016. Our chief executive officer, Paresh Patel, was not awarded a discretionary cash bonus. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Earlier in 2017, the compensation committee, with the assistance of Willis Towers Watson, a leading compensation advisory firm, established a
comprehensive compensation plan for Mr.&nbsp;Patel which included an annual salary, equity based awards and an annual performance-based cash bonus. The committee opted not to exercise discretion to award a cash bonus to Mr.&nbsp;Patel outside of
that comprehensive plan. Given the losses caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017, it is extremely unlikely Mr.&nbsp;Patel will meet the performance measures contained within the cash bonus portion of the plan and, accordingly, Mr.&nbsp;Patel will not
receive a cash bonus for 2017. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Item 9.01 Exhibits. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="d450382dex1024.htm">Exhibit 10.24 Assumption Agreement. </A> </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dated: December&nbsp;13, 2017. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Andrew L. Graham</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">General Counsel</TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A signed original of this Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> has been provided to HCI Group, Inc. and will
be retained by HCI Group, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>2017 Assumption Agreement </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>THIS
ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT</B> (the &#147;Agreement&#148;) is effective as of the 9<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">th</SUP> Day of <B>November 2017</B> by and between <B>Homeowners Choice Property&nbsp;&amp; Casualty Insurance</B> Company,
Inc., a Florida licensed and authorized insurance company (&#147;Insurer&#148;), and <B>Citizens Property Insurance Corporation</B>, an entity created by the Legislature of the State of Florida pursuant to Subsection 627.351(6), Florida Statutes
(&#147;Citizens&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS</B>, Citizens has adopted a depopulation program pursuant to Section&nbsp;627.351(6)(q)3., Florida Statutes, and
Section&nbsp;627.351(6)(ii), Florida Statutes, which was submitted to the Office of Insurance Regulation (&#147;Office&#148;) and which was approved on December&nbsp;2, 2016 via Amended Order Approving Citizens Property Insurance Corporation&#146;s
Personal Residential and Commercial Lines <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Bonus</FONT> Depopulation Plan in Case <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">No.&nbsp;199206-16</FONT> (hereinafter the depopulation plan approved by the Office&#146;s
December&nbsp;2, 2016 order is referred to as &#147;the Plan&#148;), whereby qualified insurers assume policies from Citizens; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS</B>, effective
January&nbsp;1, 2017, the Plan amends and supersedes previous programs that were adopted by the Citizens; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS</B>, Insurer wishes to participate
in the Program and submitted a plan for assuming Citizens policies to the Office and wishes to assume policies on a direct basis from Citizens such that Citizens will no longer be responsible as to liability or, except as expressly set forth in this
Agreement or in the Plan, servicing of such assumed policies; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>WHEREAS</B>, the Office has issued a consent order dated
<B>September</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;29, 2017, </B>in Case No. <B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">215103-17-CO,</FONT></FONT> </B>and may issue additional orders or directives to Insurer authorizing approving the
Insurer&#146;s plan for assuming policies from Citizens (each an &#147;Office Approval&#148;); and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>NOW THEREFORE</B>, in consideration of the mutual
rights and obligations stated herein, Citizens and Insurer agree as follows: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Definitions. </U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If a capitalized term is not otherwise defined herein, it shall have the same
definition as that provided in the Plan. The following definitions apply to this Agreement: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;Assumed Policy&#148; </B>refers to
any policy that has been assumed, removed, or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">taken-out</FONT> from Citizens pursuant to the Plan by Insurer. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;Assumption&#148; </B>refers to any <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">take-out</FONT> or removal of policies from Citizens by Insurer
in accordance with the Plan. </P>
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liabilities of a policyholder&#146;s policy as articulated in a Policyholder Notice or as otherwise set forth in the Plan during a given Depopulation Cycle. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;Assumption Term&#148; </B>refers to the term during which Insurer retains obligations relating to Assumed Policies. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;Depopulation Cycle&#148; </B>refers to the process for selecting and removing policies from Citizens in accordance with the Plan,
including the relevant dates pertaining thereto, starting with the Office Approval and concluding with the end of the Assumption Period of all Assumed Policies. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;Depopulation Guides&#148; </B>refers to publications provided by Citizens to companies that are interested in assuming policies from
Citizens and setting forth procedures for completing such Assumptions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;Office Approval&#148; </B>refers to an order or directive
of the Office or other agency action authorizing an Insurer to select a specified number and type of policies for Assumption from Citizens. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;Policyholder Notice&#148; </B>refers to a written notice, approved by the Office, from Citizens to a policyholder regarding all
Insurers requesting to assume the policy and regarding the policyholder&#146;s option to accept an Assumption Offer or to reject any Assumption Offers and remain with Citizens. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>&#147;Requirements and Deadlines Notice&#148; </B>refers to a written letter or notice that is sent to the Insurer detailing certain
requirements, dates, and deadlines to which the Insurer must adhere in a given Depopulation Cycle. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>This Agreement Supersedes Previous Agreement.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the Insurer has previously entered into an
agreement with Citizens regarding previous assumptions of policies from Citizens, such agreement was entered into prior to the effective date of the Plan. To the extent the Insurer assumes policies on or after January&nbsp;1, 2017, the provisions of
this Agreement will apply and the previous agreement will no longer be applicable. The Insurer agrees to abide by all terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and as otherwise set forth in the Plan for Assumptions that take place during
calendar year 2017. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Term, Conditions, and Incorporation of the Plan.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A. This Agreement applies to
the period between January&nbsp;1, 2017 and December&nbsp;31, 2017, and shall cover all Assumptions by Insurer that take place during that time period. </P>
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survive so long as specified herein, or as otherwise established by law or by the Office Approval or other order or directive of the Office. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">C. The Plan is incorporated herein and made a part hereof, and all obligations set forth in the Plan are incorporated herein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">D. The Office Approval may contain certain conditions to the Assumptions covered by this Agreement. Insurer warrants that it has complied and
agrees to maintain its compliance with such conditions for so long as required by the Office and this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">E. Citizens and the
Insurer agree that should there be a conflict between any provision of this Agreement and any order of the Office setting forth the Insurer&#146;s obligations toward Assumed Policies or toward policyholders whose policies have been assumed, the
order of the Office will control. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Agent Appointments.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All policies that Insurer selects for Assumption must have an agent of
record who is appointed with Insurer or who has entered into a limited servicing agreement with Insurer authorizing such agent of record to service the policy if the policy is assumed. By signing this Agreement, the Insurer agrees that in selecting
policies for Assumption, it is certifying to Citizens that the agents of record for such policies are either appointed by Insurer or have entered into a limited servicing agreement with Insurer in accordance with this Agreement and with the Plan.
The Insurer agrees to comply with the requirements of Section&nbsp;627.351(6), Florida Statutes, concerning its obligation to affected agents. Both parties acknowledge policyholder rights under Section&nbsp;627.3517, Florida Statutes. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Assumption Procedures.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition to the provisions in the Plan, Insurer acknowledges that
Citizens may set forth additional procedures or requirements in the Depopulation Guides and the Requirements and Deadlines Letters, which may be from time to time amended by Citizens, and that with each scheduled Assumption, the Insurer will review
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Commitment to Remove Policies.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A. For each Depopulation Cycle, the Insurer
agrees to use its best efforts to assume the total number of policies for which it was approved in the Office Approval. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">B. The Insurer
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">If the Insurer receives Office Approval to assume personal lines policies in a given Depopulation Cycle, the Insurer agrees to select, during that Depopulation Cycle, at a minimum, the lesser of 1,000 personal lines
policies or 50% of the number of personal lines policies for which the Insurer received Office Approval during that Depopulation Cycle; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">If the Insurer receives Office Approval to assume commercial residential policies in a given Depopulation Cycle, the Insurer agrees to select, during that Depopulation Cycle, at a minimum, the lesser of 30 commercial
residential policies or 50% of the number of commercial residential policies for which the Insurer received Office Approval in that Depopulation Cycle; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">If the Insurer receives Office Approval to assume commercial non-residential policies in a given Depopulation Cycle, the Insurer agrees to select, during that Depopulation Cycle, at a minimum, the lesser of 30
commercial <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-residential</FONT> policies or 50% of the number of commercial <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-residential</FONT> policies for which the Insurer received Office Approval in that Depopulation
Cycle; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">C. When the Insurer selects a policy, it must do so as the result of an informed decision based on consideration of
the data that Citizens has provided. In making a selection, the Insurer is representing that it will in good faith attempt to complete a successful Assumption of such policy. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">D. The Assumption Term will be for three years. The Insurer must offer coverage to each Assumed Policy for a minimum of three years from the
Assumption Date, subject to the provisions of Section XI.D. of the Plan. All offers of coverage and renewals thereof shall be issued utilizing forms and rates approved by the Office. The Insurer must offer coverage that is comparable coverage to the
coverage provided by Citizens. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Office Approval.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In entering this Agreement, Citizens relies on Insurer&#146;s representations
to the Office and its continuing compliance with the terms of each Office Approval and further directives of the Office. Insurer agrees to continue its compliance with each Office Approval and all such directives. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Notices. </U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A. For personal lines policies as set forth below, Citizens will, at
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">A commercial lines <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-residential</FONT> policyholder may not elect for such commercial <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-residential</FONT> policy to remain with Citizens upon being
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Right of Access, Inspection or Audit.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the purposes of monitoring the success of the
Assumption, Citizens or its representatives, upon one business day&#146;s advance written notice, shall be entitled to access, review, or audit, at Insurer&#146;s sole expense, the relevant books and records of Insurer during normal business hours.
To the extent necessary to carry out the terms of this Agreement, Insurer, at its sole expense, shall be entitled to access and review of Citizens&#146; records as they pertain to the Assumed Policies, including notices of cancellation and
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Insurer&#146;s Continuing Obligations.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Insurer, during the period of this Agreement, shall
remain duly licensed and authorized as an admitted insurer to transact property and casualty insurance business in the State of Florida and to transact the lines of insurance applicable to the Assumed Policies, and in compliance with Florida
statutes, rules, and regulations governing its insurance business, and with this Agreement. If Insurer becomes subject to any regulatory discipline, financial impairment or insolvency issues, Insurer must report such issues to Citizens immediately.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Breach, Default and Remedies.</U> </B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A. <B>Events of Default. </B>A default under this
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">The issuance of any other order of the Office or the Department of Financial Services or a court of competent jurisdiction that in any material form or manner limits or constrains the ability of Insurer to engage in the
business of property and casualty insurance, or which results in Insurer canceling or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-renewing</FONT> its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-assumed</FONT> and Assumed Policies; or </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Insurer violates any term or condition of an order or directive of the Office. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">B.
<B>Remedies.</B> Should Insurer default, Citizens may prohibit Insurer from further Assumptions pursuant to this Agreement or any future agreement. In addition to any rights and remedies set forth in this Agreement, the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-defaulting</FONT> party shall have all rights and remedies available at law and equity. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Attorney&#146;s Fees.</U> </B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If either of the parties hereto brings an administrative or court action
arising out of or related to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its legal expenses, including reasonable attorney&#146;s fees and costs, including attorney&#146;s fees and costs for any appeals taken. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Underwriting Information and Procedures.</U> </B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Insurer understands and agrees that Citizens does not
warrant the accuracy of policy information provided to Citizens including without limitation that the application information provided to Citizens is accurate. Moreover, Citizens does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of underwriting
procedures used in relation to the Assumed Policies. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Survival of Obligations.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their legal
representatives, successors and assigns. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Florida Law and Jurisdiction.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It is acknowledged that this Agreement is executed in and shall be
construed and governed exclusively by and in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. The state courts in Leon County, Florida, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any controversy between the parties arising out of or related to this
Agreement. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Assignment.</U> </B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Insurer may not assign or transfer this Agreement, or any benefit or right under
this Agreement without Citizens&#146; prior written consent. Any change in control as defined in the Florida Insurance Code of Insurer is deemed a transfer of this Agreement requiring Citizens&#146; written consent. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Invalidation.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the event any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement remain in full force and effect. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Modification.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No change or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same shall
be in writing and signed by all of the parties hereto. The parties agree that no oral modification of this provision is enforceable or valid. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Notices.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any and all notices, designations, consents, offers, acceptances, or any other
communications provided for herein shall be given in writing, by hand delivery, by overnight mail, by registered or certified mail, email or by facsimile transmission and shall be addressed as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Notice to Insurer: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Pareshbhai Patel </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">President </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Homeowners Choice
Property&nbsp;&amp; Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5300 West Cypress Street, Suite #100 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Tampa, FL 33607 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(813) <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">405-3600</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email: pspatel@hcigroup.com </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Barry Gilway </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">President/CEO and Executive Director </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Citizens Property Insurance Corporation </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2101 Maryland Circle </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Tallahassee, FL 32303 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(850) <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">513-3780</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email: barbara.walker@citizensfla.com </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notices sent by hand delivery shall be deemed delivered on the date of hand delivery. Notices sent by overnight carrier shall be deemed delivered on the
second business day after being placed into the hands of the overnight carrier. Notices sent by registered or certified mail shall be deemed delivered on the fifth business day after being deposited into the post office. Notices sent by facsimile
transmission shall be deemed to be delivered on the day when sent if sent prior to 4:30 p.m. (the time being determined by the time zone of the recipient) otherwise they shall be deemed delivered on the next business day. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Compliance with Laws.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Insurer agrees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and
directives of the Office. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Parties Represented.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and
revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Confidentiality.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Insurer agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all policyholder information
provided and agrees that all such information provided by Citizens shall be used strictly to select policies for assumption, adjust claims, service Assumed Policies and not for any other purpose. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Waiver.</FONT></U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The failure of Citizens to insist on strict
compliance with this Agreement or exercise any right or remedy hereunder to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any rights contained herein nor stop the Parties from thereafter demanding full and complete
compliance or from exercising any remedy in the future. The waiver of any breach or default shall not constitute a waiver of any different or subsequent breach or default. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Intellectual Property.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Insurer acknowledges that Citizens data, policy forms and manuals include
the intellectual properties of third parties including Insurance Services Office and its affiliates. Insurer agrees to secure a written license from such third parties and to provide a copy of same to Citizens when it requests data, forms, manuals
or other materials from Citizens. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B><U>Citizens&#146; Name&nbsp;&amp; Logos.</U></B> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Without the prior written consent of Citizens which shall
not be unreasonably withheld, Insurer shall not publish or use Citizens&#146; name, logo, or symbols from which Citizens&#146; name may be reasonably inferred or implied. This includes but is not limited to using Citizens&#146; name, logo or symbol
in any research, solicitations, advertisements, promotions or any other publicity matter relating directly or indirectly to this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>IN WITNESS
WHEREOF, </B>the parties hereto have set their hands and seals as of the day and year first above set forth. </P>
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