Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 (Form 10-Q) or in documents that are incorporated by reference that are not historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements about anticipated growth in revenues, earnings per share, estimated unpaid losses on insurance policies, investment returns and expectations about our liquidity. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and market in which we operate, and management's beliefs and assumptions. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "would," "estimate," or "continue" or the negative other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. The risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, uncertainties related to estimates, assumptions and projections relating to unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses and other accounting policies, losses from the hurricanes that occurred in 2005 and 2004 and in other estimates, assumptions and projections contained in this Form 10-Q; inflation and other changes in economic conditions (including changes in interest rates and financial markets); the impact of new regulations adopted in Florida which affect the property and casualty insurance market; the costs of reinsurance; assessments charged by various governmental agencies; pricing competition and other initiatives by competitors; our ability to obtain regulatory approval for requested rate changes and the timing thereof; legislative and regulatory developments; the outcome of litigation pending against us, including the terms of any settlements; risks related to the nature of our business; dependence on investment income and the composition of our investment portfolio; the adequacy of our liability for loss and loss adjustment expense; insurance agents; claims experience; ratings by industry services; catastrophe losses; reliance on key personnel; weather conditions (including the severity and frequency of storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and hail); acts of war and terrorist activities; and other matters described from time to time by us in this Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

You are cautioned not to place reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are valid only as of the date they were made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise. In addition, readers should be aware that accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP") prescribe when a company may reserve for particular risks, including litigation exposures. Accordingly, results for a given reporting period could be significantly affected if and when a reserve is established for a major contingency. Reported results may therefore appear to be volatile in certain accounting periods.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

On September 30, 2008, United Insurance Holdings Corp. (formerly known as FMG Acquisition Corp. or "FMG"), completed a merger pursuant to an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated August 15, 2008, as amended on September 23, 2008, whereby United Subsidiary Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of FMG, merged with and into United Insurance Holdings, L.C., a Florida limited liability company ("UIH"), with UIH remaining as the surviving entity (the "Merger"). In connection with the Merger, FMG changed its name to United Insurance Holdings Corp. (which is referred to herein as "UIHC" or "we").

Prior to the merger, we were a blank-check company with no operations, formed as a vehicle for an acquisition of an operating business in the insurance industry. The following information is provided about us, our business and securities, reflecting the consummation of the Merger.

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Through UIH and UIH's three wholly-owned subsidiaries, UIHC is engaged in the property and casualty insurance business in the State of Florida. The three subsidiaries of UIH include United Property & Casualty Insurance Company ("UPCIC"), United Insurance Management, LC ("UIM") and Skyway Claims Services, LC ("Skyway"). We operate under one business segment.

UPCIC was formed in 1999 under the laws of the State of Florida and is authorized by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation ("OIR") to underwrite homeowners' and dwelling property and casualty lines. UPCIC began operations by both assuming policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation ("Citizens"), and by actively writing our own policies throughout the State of Florida utilizing our vast, independent agency network. In 2004 and 2005, UPCIC supplemented its voluntary writings by assuming policies from Citizens. The assumed policies comprise approximately 25% of UPCIC's in-force premium. Beginning in October 2008, UPCIC plans to assume additional policies from Citizens under a new agreement with Citizens. The OIR has also authorized UPCIC to write flood coverage and a smaller commercial auto ("Garage") line of business.

UIM is a managing general agent ("MGA") formed in 1999 under the laws of the State of Florida. UIM manages all aspects of UPCIC's operations, including underwriting, policy administration, collections and disbursements, accounting and claims processes.

Skyway was formed in 2004 under the laws of the State of Florida to provide claims appraisal services. Skyway is currently one of several companies that provide such services to UPCIC, and it mainly provides appraisal services for claims arising from Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

MERGER TRANSACTION

On September 30, 2008, in a cash and stock transaction, we completed the acquisition of 100% of the ownership interests in UIH and merged UIH with a transitory, wholly-owned subsidiary created specifically for that purpose. As consideration for the Merger, we paid members of UIH an aggregate of $25 million in cash and we issued 8,929,819 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 1,273,569 shares of the our common stock. The cash consideration for the Merger was funded with cash held in our trust account established in connection with our initial public offering, as well as the net proceeds of the debt financing which closed on September 29, 2008. Former members of UIH may receive additional cash consideration of up to $5 million, in the aggregate, based on our achievement of certain net income targets. The warrants are exercisable at $6.00 per share beginning October 4, 2008, and expire on October 4, 2011. Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one share of our common stock.

We accounted for the Merger as a reverse acquisition and recapitalization since UIH was deemed to be the accounting acquirer. Accordingly, the historical assets, liabilities and operations reflected in these financial statements are those of UIH, and are recorded at the historical cost basis of UIH. UIHC's assets and liabilities were recorded at their fair value on the date of the Merger and are consolidated with the assets and liabilities of UIH after consummation of the Merger.

On the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations, we retroactively restated EPS for periods prior to the Merger. Since the consideration paid in the Merger transaction was cash and common stock, the shares outstanding at the time the Merger was effective were deemed to be the historical shares outstanding prior to the Merger.

Prior to September 30, 2008, UIH had elected to be treated as a partnership for income tax purposes. The taxable income and all tax credits of UIH and its two limited liability company subsidiaries were reportable by UIH's members on their individual tax returns. Accordingly, these income taxes are not reflected in our financial statements for the periods prior to September 30, 2008. On the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, the pro forma computation

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of income tax for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, represents the tax effects that would have been reported had all our subsidiaries been subject to U.S. Federal and State income taxes as a C-corporation for all periods presented. Since UIHC is a C-corporation, UIH and its two limited liability company subsidiaries converted to C-corporation status for tax purposes, effective on October 1, 2008 (UPCIC was taxed as a C-corporation from its inception). Subsequent to the Merger date, all income taxes will be recorded in accordance with Statements of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes on our financial statements.

Prior to the Merger, and in accordance with the UIH Members Agreement, UIH provided cash distributions to each of its members on an annual basis to allow each member to pay any federal income tax which may have been owed on the taxable income attributable to the person/entity as a member of UIH. UIH paid a tax distribution of $9.3 million to its members during the nine months ended September 30, 2008. UIH has accrued $7.3 million for a tax distribution related to the taxable income attributable to its members for the nine months ending on September 30, 2008, the date the Merger was completed. The accrued tax distribution will be paid to UIH's members prior to year end.

On August 15, 2008, in a transaction related to the Merger, we entered into a note purchase agreement with five noteholders. The issuance of any notes under this agreement was contingent upon our stockholders voting for the Merger. Upon approval of the Merger by our stockholders on September 29, 2008, we issued unsecured notes payable with a total face amount of $18.3 million. In exchange, we received $10.0 million cash from certain accredited investors and 869,565 shares of our common stock, valued at $6.9 million at the time the notes were issued, from two former UIHC stockholders. We recorded a discount on these notes of $1.4 million which will be amortized to interest expense over the three-year term. The notes bear interest at 11% per year, and require semi-annual interest-only payments each April 1 st and October 1st. The entire principal balance is due and payable on September 29, 2011; however, we have the option to prepay in full any principal amount then outstanding within 30 days after each of the first and second anniversary dates of the notes. Any such prepayment will be made at 105% of the principal amount prepaid.

The following additional transactions occurred in connection with the Merger:

• We paid cash of $15.7 million pursuant to agreements to repurchase 1,980,671 shares of our common stock on September 29, 2008.

• We paid cash of $10 million to holders of 1,267,863 shares of our common stock who did not vote in favor of the Merger and elected to have their shares of common stock converted to cash.

• FMG Investors, LLC surrendered 179,819 shares of UIHC common stock it owned. No consideration was paid for these surrendered shares and the shares were cancelled. FMG Investors, LLC also surrendered 179,819 of the common stock purchase warrants that it owned.

• The underwriter for our IPO surrendered 100,000 of the 450,000 unit purchase options it owned. They also agreed to accelerate the expiration date of their remaining 350,000 unit purchase options to October 4, 2010. Each unit purchase option consists of a share of common stock and a warrant to purchase a share of common stock. The unit purchase options are exercisable beginning October 4, 2008, at an exercise price of $10.00 per unit.

• UIH paid to UIHC $5.7 million of cash, which was primarily used to repurchase certain shares of our common stock as described above.

• UIH paid a non-tax related distribution of $2 million to its members as permitted in the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger.

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OPERATIONAL RISKS

The following is a description of the most significant risks facing us and how we attempt to mitigate those risks:

i) LEGAL/REGULATORY RISK-the risk that changes in the regulatory environment in which an insurer operates could create additional expenses not anticipated by the insurer in pricing our products. That is, regulatory initiatives designed to reduce insurer profits, restrict underwriting practices and risk classifications, or mandate rate reductions and refunds could create costs for the insurer beyond those recorded in the financial statements, as could new legal theories or insurance company insolvencies (through guaranty fund assessments). We attempt to mitigate this risk by monitoring proposed regulatory legislation and by assessing the impact of new laws. As we write business only in the State of Florida, we are more exposed to this risk than more geographically-balanced companies.

ii) CREDIT RISK-the risk that financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, may decline in value or default, or the risk that reinsurers, to which business is ceded and from which receivables are recorded on the balance sheet, may not pay. We minimize this risk by adhering to a conservative investment strategy and entering into reinsurance agreements with financially sound reinsurers.

iii) INTEREST RATE RISK-the risk that interest rates will change and cause a decrease in the value of an insurer's investments. To the extent that liabilities come due more quickly than assets mature, an insurer might have to sell assets prior to maturity and potentially recognize a gain or a loss. This risk is managed by the monitoring of the investment portfolio by management, the investment committee and our outside investment manager.

iv) GEOGRAPHIC RISK-the risk of currently writing all of our policies in the State of Florida. We minimize this risk by entering into reinsurance agreements with financially sound reinsurers.

v) CATASTROPHIC EVENT RISK-the risk associated with writing insurance policies that cover losses resulting from catastrophes, including hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes or other weather-related events. We mitigate our risk of catastrophic events through the use of reinsurance, forecast-modeling techniques and the monitoring of concentrations of risk, all designed to protect the statutory surplus of UPCIC.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we made no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates. Please refer to the section entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of United Insurance Holdings, L.C. - Critical Accounting Policies" in our proxy statement/prospectus (No. 333-150327), dated September 4, 2008, as supplemented.

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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

On October 10, 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Staff Position 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active ("FSP 157-3"). In FSP 157-3, the FASB clarifies the application of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 ("SFAS No. 157"), Fair Value Measurements when the market for that financial asset is not active. FSP 157-3 was effective upon issuance and applies to financial assets within the scope of accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements in accordance with SFAS No. 157. The adoption of FSP 157-3 will have no material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes, and in conjunction with the sections entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" for each of FMG and UIH in our proxy statement/prospectus (No. 333-150327), dated September 4, 2008, as supplemented.

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (September 30, 2008 versus December 31, 2007)

Total Investments

Total Investments increased $8.9 million, or 7.8%, to $122.7 million at September 30, 2008, compared to $113.8 million as of December 31, 2007. The increase primarily resulted from purchases of $34.3 million of fixed maturities, $10.2 million of equity securities and $10.0 million of certificates of deposit, offset by sales of $38.7 million of fixed maturities and $1.7 million of equity securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2008. In addition, unrealized losses on investments held for sale increased by $5.2 million. The increase in unrealized losses is primarily related to our corporate bonds. As the global economy has begun to slow, investors have increasingly sold their positions in corporate bonds to reinvest in U.S. Treasuries. As a result, the values of our corporate bonds have declined.

The fixed maturities and the equity securities that are available for sale and carried at fair value represent 91.6 % of total investments as of September 30, 2008, compared to 99.7% as of December 31, 2007.

Below is a summary of net realized gains (losses) for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 by category:

                                                        Nine Months Ended
                                                          September 30,
                                                         2008          2007
                                                          (in thousands)
         Fixed maturities                             $    1,379      $    3
         Equity securities                                    45         132

         Total realized gains                              1,424         135

         Fixed maturities                                    (51 )       (41 )
         Equity securities                                  (217 )      (181 )

         Total realized losses                              (268 )      (222 )

         Net realized gains (losses) on investments   $    1,156      $  (87 )

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Our investments at September 30, 2008, consisted mainly of U.S. Treasuries and corporate bonds. The corporate bonds we hold are substantially all in the conglomerate, energy and technology/telecommunications industries, with no material holdings in the financial industry. Approximately 85% of our fixed maturities are U.S. Treasuries or corporate bonds rated "A" or better; the remaining 15% are corporate bonds rated "BBB". The equity holdings reflect a similar diversification, with most of our holdings being in the energy, healthcare, industrial and technology sectors; less than 3% of our holdings are in the financial sector. See Note 7 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2008, for the fair value disclosure in accordance to SFAS No. 157 related to these investments. Short-term investments at September 30, 2008, relate to certificates of deposits with a maturity date of greater than 90 days.

We have determined that none of our securities reflect an impairment that qualifies as other than temporary per SFAS No. 115.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 versus Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007)

REVENUE

Gross Premiums Written

Gross premiums written decreased $11.0 million, or 9.3%, to $106.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $117.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.

The number of policies-in-force at September 30, 2008 increased to 71,300 from 62,800 at September 30, 2007; however, this increase in policies-in-force was offset by several factors which caused a net decrease in gross written premiums. Specifically, there was a decrease in policies written in the Tri-County area (Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties) and an increase in policies written in other locations in Florida that have lower average written premium. In addition, in the fourth quarter of 2007, the OIR implemented new wind mitigation credits (to be applied to all companies' policies) that also reduced the average premium during the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to the same period in the prior year. These factors combined to decrease the average premium per policy from $2,368 at September 30, 2007, to $1,784 at September 30, 2008. The full effect of the wind mitigation credits as a decrease to gross premiums written will be reflected through our entire book as of November 30, 2008. On October 14, 2008, we selected approximately 4,100 policies for assumption from Citizens. By Florida law, policyholders may choose to "opt out" of the assumption and keep their Citizens policy. We expect the ultimate number of policies assumed in October to be approximately 3,700, with in-force premium of $6.3 million.

Gross Premiums Ceded

Gross premiums ceded decreased by $1.0 million or 1.8% to $56.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $57.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Substantially all of the decrease is related to our catastrophe reinsurance contracts. The premium paid on those contracts is the product of the amount of coverage purchased and rate on line ("ROL"). The ROL for the various contracts decreased significantly from the prior contract year due to additional capital being added in reinsurance markets, an increase in the number of competitors in the reinsurance markets, and the lack of catastrophic weather events in Florida in 2006 and 2007.

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Decrease (Increase) in Net Unearned Premiums

Net unearned premiums decreased $10.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to a decrease of $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. On September 30, 2007, we recorded premium adjustments, as stipulated by contract, of $7.0 million that lowered the unearned premium related to those contracts; however, no premium adjustments were required at September 30, 2008, thereby causing most of the decrease in net unearned premiums. The remaining decrease in net unearned premiums resulted from changes in our gross written premium.

Net Premiums Earned

Net premiums earned decreased $1.8 million, or 2.9%, to $60.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $62.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The decrease in net premiums earned is due to the decreases in gross written premium, gross ceded premiums, and net unearned premiums as discussed above.

Net Investment Income

Net investment income decreased $0.9 million, or 14.9%, to $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $5.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, more of our portfolio was invested in cash equivalents and equities than was invested in fixed maturities, while more of our portfolio was invested in fixed maturities than was invested in cash equivalents and equities during the same period in 2007. Since our fixed maturities have a much higher yield than we could earn from equity dividends or interest on cash equivalents, our net investment income decreased.

Net Realized Investment Gains and Losses

Net realized investment gains and losses increased to a $1.2 million gain for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to a $0.1 million loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The table in the section above captioned "Total Investments" depicts the gains and losses by investment category.

Policy Assumption Bonus

Policy assumption bonus, which includes interest income earned on the bonus amounts, decreased to $6.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $11.6 million for the same period in 2007. The decrease resulted because we collected bonus on approximately 19,000 policies during the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to our collection of bonus on approximately 32,100 policies during the same period in 2007.

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EXPENSES

Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses

Loss and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE"), our most significant expense, represent actual payments made and changes in estimated future payments to be made to or on behalf of our policyholders, including expenses required to settle claims and losses. We revise our estimates based on the results of analysis of estimated future payments to be made. This process assumes that past experience, adjusted for the effects of current developments and anticipated trends, is an appropriate basis for predicting future events.

Loss and LAE increased by $6.5 million, or 35.4%, to $25.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $18.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The increase is primarily attributable to $3.6 million of incurred loss and LAE related to claims resulting from Tropical Storm Fay. Also, incurred but not reported ("IBNR") loss and LAE increased by $4.4 million, offset by a $1.4 million decrease in case incurred loss and LAE. Case incurred loss and LAE decreased due to normal fluctuations in claims activity.

Interest Expense

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