hci group, inc. engages in the property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, real estate, and information technology businesses in florida. it provides residential insurance products, such as homeowners insurance, flood insurance, and wind-only insurance to homeowners, condominium owners, and tenants, as well as offers reinsurance programs. the company also owns and operates one full-service restaurant, marinas, waterfront property, retail shopping centres, office building, and vacant shopping centre for investment purposes. in addition, it designs and develops web-based applications and products for mobile devices, including sams and claimcolony applications. the company was formerly known as homeowners choice, inc. and changed its name to hci group, inc. in may 2013. hci group, inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in tampa, florida.