SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No.

40416E103

1

Name of reporting person

Paresh Patel

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)

(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

PF

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

Checkbox not checked

6

Citizenship or place of organization

FLORIDA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 1,634,000.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 1,424,000.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

1,634,000.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

Checkbox not checked

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

12.06 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.

Security and Issuer

(a)

Title of Class of Securities:

Common Stock

(b)

Name of Issuer:

HCI Group, Inc.

(c)

Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:

3802 Coconut Palm Drive, Tampa, FLORIDA , 33619.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Paresh Patel

Signature:	/s/ Paresh Patel
Name/Title:	Cheif Executive Officer
Date:	06/16/2025