Free Writing Prospectus
  Filed Pursuant To Rule 433
  Issuer Free Writing Prospectus dated March 2, 2011
  Relating to Registration Statement on Form S-3
  Registration No. 333-165139

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Forward Looking Statements    LOGO    LOGO

This presentation includes certain forward-looking statements and information, including statements regarding plans, strategies, and expectations of Homeowners Choice, Inc. When used in this presentation, words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates,” or words of similar meaning are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this presentation are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Homeowners Choice Inc. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements are described in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including within the “Risk Factors” section of the company’s prospectus filed July 24, 2008 and its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 30, 2010.

  

 

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HCI Facts    LOGO    LOGO

 

•      Clearwater Florida-based property and casualty company

  

 

•      Raised $13 million equity capital in April 2007

  

 

•      Began operations in July 2007

  

 

•      Raised $10 million in July 2008 IPO

  

 

•      Book value per share increased to $7.74 from $2.43 in 3 years

  

 

•      Initiated quarterly dividend

  

 

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Our Business   

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•      Homeowners Insurance

  

 

•      Condominium Owners Insurance

  

 

•      Renters Insurance

  

 

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Current Status      LOGO        LOGO 

 

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59,000 policies *

  

  

 

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$120 million in annualized premiums *

  

  

 

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Well positioned for significant growth via strategy that leverages management expertise and Florida regulatory programs

    

  
 

 

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  * At 9/30/10      

 

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The Florida Market Opportunity    LOGO   LOGO

 

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4.4 million in personal residential and condo owners policies

 

 

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$6.9 billion in premiums

 

 

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Diminishing presence by certain competitors

 

 

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Florida Major Hurricane History

 

 

  

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1964 –None

  

1980 –None

  

1996 –None

  

1965 –1

  

1981 –None

  

1997 –None

  

1966 –None

  

1982 –None

  

1998 –None

  

1967 –None

  

1983 –None

  

1999 –None

  

1968 –None

  

1984 –None

  

2000 –None

  

1969 –None

  

1985 –1

  

2001 –None

  

1970 –None

  

1986 –None

  

2002 –None

  

1971 –None

  

1987 –None

  

2003 –None

  

1972 –None

  

1988 –None

  

2004 –3

  

1973 –None

  

1989 –None

  

2005 –2

  

1974 –None

  

1990 –None

  

2006 –None

  

1975 –1

  

1991 –None

  

2007 –None

  

1976 –None

  

1992 –1

  

2008 –None

  

1977 –None

  

1993 –None

  

2009 –None

  

1978 –None

  

1994 –None

  

2010 - None

  

1979 –None

  

1995 –1

     

 

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Risk Transferred via Reinsurance

 

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New comprehensive reinsurance catastrophe program in June 2010

  

 

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Small single event retention of approximately $7 million

  

 

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Coverage of approximately $386 million is in excess of 1-in-100 year Probable Maximum Loss (PML)

  

 

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All Reinsurers are either A.M. Best “A-” rated or fully collateralized

  

 

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Progress    LOGO    LOGO

 

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2009 Highlights    LOGO    LOGO

 

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Gross premiums earned up 78% to $110.0 million

  

 

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Net premiums earned up 38% to $65.3 million

  

 

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Net income of $10.9 million, or $1.52 per share (diluted)

  

 

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Profitable in Q3 and Q4 despite rising reinsurance costs

  

 

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Cash, short-term and other liquid investments of $92 million

  

 

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Book value per share rose 29.7% to $7.03

  

 

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Repurchased approximately 452,000 shares through 12/31

  

 

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Nine-month 2010 Highlights    LOGO    LOGO

 

•      Gross premiums earned up 7% year over year at $89.7 million

  

 

•      Cash, short-term and other liquid investments of $111 million

  

 

•      Book value per share rose 10% to $7.74 from year end 2009

  

 

•      Conservative investment portfolio

  

 

•      Repurchased 215,969 shares in first nine months

  

 

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Looking Ahead

 

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Growth opportunities include acquisition and/or organic growth

  

 

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Recurring revenue stream of $120M +

  

 

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Anticipate improved 2011 profitability through policy optimization and reduced reinsurance costs

  

 

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14% rate increase in effect from April 2010

  

 

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Quarterly and annual dividend

  

 

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Planned expansion into Alabama

  

 

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HCII Compared to Public Peers      LOGO     LOGO 

          Public Peers

   Ticker      Price
2/14/11
     Market
Cap
($Mil)
     EPS
Q409
     EPS
Q110
     EPS
Q210
     EPS
Q310
     Price/Book   

 

Universal Insurance

   UVE      5.88      230.29      (0.07)      0.21      0.27      0.36      1.66   

 

21st Century Holding

   TCHC      3.22      25.58      (0.93)      (0.12)      (0.30)      (0.16)      0.41   

 

United Insurance

   UIHC      2.95      31.19      (0.12)      (0.35)      0.02       (0.03)      0.83   

 

Homeowners

Choice

   HCII      8.30      52.04      0.12       0.10      0.19       0.25       1.07   

 

Source: Yahoo Finance

  

 

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Statistics    LOGO    LOGO

 

  Nasdaq (Common/Warrants):

  

HCII / HCIIW

 

     

 

  Recent Price (1/12/11)

 

  

$8.30 (Warrants $ 0.88)

 

     

 

  Market Cap:

 

  

$ 52.04 Million**

 

     

 

  Range:

 

  

$ 5.15 - $ 9.15

 

     

 

  Shares Outstanding:

 

  

6.2 Million**

 

     

 

  Fully Diluted Shares:

 

  

6.7 Million*

 

     

 

  Book Value:

 

  

$ 7.74*

 

     

 

  Inside Ownership:

 

  

30%**

 

     

 

  Cash, Short-term & Other Liquid Investments:

 

  

$ 111 Million

 

     

 

  Revenue TTM:

 

  

$ 59.4 Million

 

     

 

  Diluted EPS TTM:

 

  

$ 0.66*

 

     

 

  Price Book:

 

  

1.07x

 

     

 

  P/E TTM:

 

  

12.75x

 

     

 

  * At 9/30/10

     
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Thank You

 

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Office Location

 

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

  
Homeowners Choice, Inc.   Hacker, Johnson & Smith PA   
2340 Drew Street, Suite 200   Tampa, Florida   
Clearwater, FL 33765     
Phone: (727) 213-3600     
Fax: (727) 797-7591   Registrar and Transfer Agent   
www.hcpci.com   American Stock Transfer and Trust Company   
Investor Information  

6201 15th Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11219

Tel (800) 937-5449

  

Direct all inquiries for investor relations information, including copies of the Company’s Form 10-K and other reports filed with the SEC, to: Jay Madhu

Vice President Marketing and Investor Relations

Homeowners Choice, Inc.

2340 Drew Street, Suite 200

Clearwater, FL 33765

Phone: (727) 213-3660

jmadhu@hcpci.com

 

 

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The issuer has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents that the issuer has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the issuer and this offering. You may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, a written prospectus related to the offering may be obtained from Anderson & Strudwick, Incorporated, the placement agent in the offering, by calling 1-800-767-2424.

  

 

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