UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 5, 2009
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | 000-52833 | 75-3241967 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation ) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 360 Central Avenue, Suite 900 St. Petersburg, FL |
33701 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(727) 895-7737
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On June 5, 2009, Nicholas Griffin, United Insurance Holdings Corp’s (the “Company”) Chief Financial Officer, notified the Company of his resignation in order to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Griffin will remain with the Company through mid-July to assist in the transition of his duties. The Company’s finance and accounting team will facilitate a smooth transition while the Company identifies and appoints a new Chief Financial Officer.
A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Griffin’s resignation is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 |
Press Release, dated June 9, 2009, issued by the Registrant (announcing resignation of Nicholas Griffin) |
SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP. | ||
| By: | /s/ Donald J. Cronin | |
| Name: | Donald J. Cronin | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
Date: June 9, 2009
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 |
Press Release, dated June 9, 2009, issued by the Registrant (announcing resignation of Nicholas Griffin) |