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HRTG - Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.

Insider Sale by Garateix Ernie J (CEO)

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Trade Summary

1 week ago, Garateix Ernie J, serving as CEO at Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (HRTG), sold 8,334 shares at $24.12 per share, for a total transaction value of $200,999.00. Following this transaction, Garateix Ernie J now holds 1,120,170 shares of HRTG.

This sale represents a 1.00% decrease in Garateix Ernie J's stake in the company. This is considered a medium-conviction trade.

The trade was executed on Friday, February 20, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 4 days after the trade was made.

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. operates in the FINANCIAL SERVICES sector, specifically within the INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY industry. Insider selling activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Garateix Ernie J

CEO

Ernie J. Garateix is the Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (HRTG), a Florida-based property and casualty insurance holding company, a position he has held since 2020.[[1]](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/heritage-names-ernie-garateix-as-ceo/)[[2]](https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Ernie-Garateix/1328348287)[[3]](https://investors.heritagepci.com/management) Previously, he served as Chief Operating Officer from 2014 and Executive Vice President since the company's inception in 2012, after roles as Vice President of Operations at American Integrity Insurance Group (2007-2012) and Associate Vice President of Information Technology at FCCI Insurance Group (2000-2007).[[1]](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/heritage-names-ernie-garateix-as-ceo/)[[2]](https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Ernie-Garateix/1328348287)[[3]](https://investors.heritagepci.com/management) Garateix began his career at United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (USF&G) in claims and call center operations, and holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Management Information Technology from the University of Tampa, as well as the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.[[2]](https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Ernie-Garateix/1328348287)[[3]](https://investors.heritagepci.com/management) He was promoted to CEO from COO in 2020, succeeding co-founder Bruce Lucas, and joined the Board of Directors.[[1]](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/heritage-names-ernie-garateix-as-ceo/) As a 10% owner and active insider trader, Garateix recently sold shares, including 8,334 shares for $224,496 on November 20, 2025, and 8,000 shares in December 2025, under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, retaining 1,200,806 shares.[[4]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/heritage-insurance-ceo-garateix-sells-224k-in-shares-93CH-4376144)[[5]](https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:86d64f824c41c:0-heritage-insurance-ceo-ernie-j-garateix-sells-8-000-shares/)[[6]](https://longbridge.com/en/news/269437629)

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Trade Price

$24.12

Quantity

8,334

Total Value

$200,999.00

Shares Owned

1,120,170

Trade Date

Friday, February 20, 2026

7 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Filed 4 days after trade

FINANCIAL SERVICESINSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY

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