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Wildfire losses hit Global Indemnity (GBLI) 2025 profit but core ROE rises

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Global Indemnity Group, LLC reported full-year 2025 results marked by a major California Wildfire loss but stronger underlying underwriting performance. Net losses from the wildfires were $15.7 million pre-tax ($12.0 million after tax), pushing the calendar-year combined ratio up to 98.6% from 95.6% in 2024 and reducing operating income to $28.2 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, from $42.9 million, or $3.10 per share.

Excluding wildfires, the current accident year combined ratio improved each period, reaching 92.2% for 2025 versus 95.4% in 2024, and current accident year underwriting income rose to $32.7 million from $18.8 million. Pretax adjusted operating contribution excluding wildfires increased 17.5% to $95.4 million, lifting adjusted return on equity to 14.7% from 12.7%. Belmont Core gross written premiums were $401.4 million, essentially flat overall but up 9.2% after excluding terminated products, with strong growth in Vacant Express and Assumed Reinsurance. Common shareholders’ equity rose to $702.6 million, and book value per share was $48.96 after paying $1.40 per share in dividends.

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Catastrophe losses masked solid underlying underwriting and ROE gains.

Global Indemnity absorbed California Wildfire after-tax losses of $12.0 million, which weakened reported earnings and drove the 2025 combined ratio up to 98.6%. Net income available to common shareholders fell to $24.9 million from $42.8 million.

Beneath that, core performance improved. The current accident year combined ratio excluding wildfires improved to 92.2% from 95.4%, and pretax adjusted operating contribution excluding wildfires rose 17.5% to $95.4 million. Adjusted return on equity excluding wildfires increased to 14.7%, helped by better loss experience and modest premium growth after pruning weaker products.

Capital strength appears intact: shareholders’ equity increased to $702.6 million with AM Best affirming an “A” (Excellent) rating in August 2025. Future filings will clarify whether the improved accident-year profitability and growth in targeted lines, such as Vacant Express and Assumed Reinsurance, can be sustained without outsized catastrophe impacts.

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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): March 10, 2026

 

 

GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-34809

85-2619578

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

112 S. French Street

Suite 105

 

Wilmington, Delaware

 

19801

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (302) 691-6276

 

Not Applicable

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Shares, no par value

 

GBLI

 

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 10, 2026, Global Indemnity Group, LLC (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

99.1 Press Release dated March 10, 2026.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).


SIGNATURES

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.

 

Global Indemnity Group, LLC

Date: March 10, 2026

By:

/s/ Brian J. Riley

 

Name: Brian J. Riley

Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 


Exhibit 99.1

 

 

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For Immediate Release — March 10, 2026

Global Indemnity Group, LLC Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results

Accident Year 2025 Underwriting Profitability Improves Across Every Quarter; Current Accident Year Combined Ratio Excluding California Wildfires Reaches 92.2%

Wilmington, Del., (March 10, 2026) — Global Indemnity Group, LLC (Nasdaq: GBLI) (the "Company") today reported financial results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025. The year was defined by two distinct narratives: a significant California Wildfire loss event in January 2025, and a steady, quarter-by-quarter improvement in underlying underwriting performance that continued through year end. Net losses from the California Wildfires totaled $15.7 million pre-tax ($12.0 million after-tax). Excluding this event, the Company's current accident year combined ratio improved in each successive period throughout 2025, reaching 92.2% for the full year compared to 95.4% in 2024.This improvement drove a 17.5% increase in Pretax Adjusted Operating Contribution to $95.4 million in 2025 from $81.2 million in 2024 and contributed to a higher Adjusted Return on Equity of 14.7% in 2025 compared to 12.7% in 2024.

Highlights of Consolidated Results for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025

 

Operating Performance (Excluding California Wildfires)

The current accident year combined ratio excluding California Wildfires improved in each period throughout 2025, reaching 92.2% for the full year compared to 95.4% in 2024 — an improvement of 3.2 points. The progression was: 94.8% for 1st quarter, 94.7% for 1st half, 93.2% for 1st nine months, and 92.2% for the full year.
Current accident year underwriting income excluding California Wildfires reached $32.7 million for the full year, compared to $18.8 million in 2024. This measure improved every period throughout 2025: Flat for the 1st quarter, +25% at for 1st half, +38% at nine months and +74% for the full year, reflecting sustained improvement in loss experience.
Operating income excluding California Wildfires was $40.2 million, or $2.79 per diluted share, compared to $42.9 million, or $3.10 per share in 2024. Elevated corporate expenses were the primary driver of the year-over-year difference resulting from increased personnel costs and professional fees for the build-out of Katalyx and mergers & acquisition activity.

 

As-Reported Operating Performance

Operating income was $28.2 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, compared to $42.9 million, or $3.10 per share in 2024. Net income available to common shareholders was $24.9 million, or $1.75 per diluted share, compared to $42.8 million, or $3.12 per share in 2024. Both measures reflect the $12.0 million, or $0.84 per share, after-tax impact of California Wildfire losses.
Calendar year combined ratio was 98.6% compared to 95.6% in 2024. The 3-point increase reflects the 4-point Wildfire impact offset by the 1-point improvement in the calendar year combined ratio results excluding Wildfires.
o
The loss ratio was 58.7% compared to 56.6% in 2024. The 4-point impact of Wildfire was offset by a 1.9-point improvement in the loss ratio excluding Wildfires.
o
The expense ratio was 39.9% compared to 39.0% in 2024. The approximate 1-point increase was consistent across all quarterly periods and reflects the build-out of Katalyx platform.

 

 

Investment Results

Net investment income was $62.7 million, essentially unchanged from $62.4 million in 2024. Fixed maturities income was flat at $59.5 million in both years, reflecting a stable portfolio duration and reinvestment activity that offset modest yield changes. The income-generating core of the portfolio remains stable with an average 0.8 year duration and average AA- rated bond portfolio.
Total investment return was $67.0 million, or 4.7%, compared to $78.3 million, or 5.5%, in 2024. The year-over-year change reflects lower net unrealized gains ($8.0 million versus $15.4 million) and net realized losses of $3.7 million versus gains of

 

$0.5 million in 2024, both mark-to-market items that do not affect recurring investment income. Average invested assets were $1.43 billion for the year.

 

Premium Growth

Belmont Core gross written premiums was $401.4 million compared to $400.0 million in 2024.
Excluding terminated products in 2024, Belmont Core gross written premiums grew 9.2% driven by:
o
Wholesale Commercial: +3.0% to $256.0 million mainly driven by premium rate increases.
o
Vacant Express: +15.5% to $46.8 million, from organic growth, new agency appointments, and new products.
o
Assumed written premiums grew +76.7% to $44.9 million for the full year, driven by new treaties incepting during 2024 and 2025. The assumed book remains a growing but still modest proportion of total premiums as the Valyn Re platform scales.
o
Collectibles: +8.4% to $17.2 million, from organic growth and new products.

 

 

Capital Position and Book Value

Common shareholders' equity increased to $702.6 million at December 31, 2025 from $685.1 million at December 31, 2024, supported by net income and $6.4 million in unrealized fixed income gains.
Book value per share was $48.96 at December 31, 2025 compared to $49.98 at December 31, 2024; growth of 1% after paying dividends of $1.40 per share in 2025.
The Company maintained its regular dividend throughout 2025, returning $20.4 million to shareholders. Since its 2003 IPO, the Company has returned $649.5 million to shareholders, including $522.2 million in share repurchases and $127.3 million in dividends.
AM Best affirmed Global Indemnity Group's "A" (Excellent) rating for its U.S. insurance subsidiaries in August 2025.

 

Selected Consolidated Operating Information for the 12 Months Ended December 31,

 

$ in Millions, except per share data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

398.9

 

 

$

389.8

 

Gross written premiums - Belmont Core

 

$

401.4

 

 

$

400.0

 

Investment income

 

$

62.7

 

 

$

62.4

 

Investment return

 

 

4.7

%

 

 

5.5

%

Underwriting income (1)

 

$

7.3

 

 

$

17.8

 

Underwriting income, current accident year

 

$

16.9

 

 

$

18.8

 

Underwriting income, current accident year, excluding California Wildfires

 

$

32.7

 

 

$

18.8

 

Corporate expenses

 

$

31.7

 

 

$

25.7

 

Operating income

 

$

28.2

 

 

$

42.9

 

Operating income excluding California Wildfires

 

$

40.2

 

 

$

42.9

 

Pretax adjusted operating contribution, excluding California Wildfires (2)

 

$

95.4

 

 

$

81.2

 

Net income available to common shareholders

 

$

24.9

 

 

$

42.8

 

Net income available to common shareholders excluding California Wildfires

 

$

36.9

 

 

$

42.8

 

Adjusted Return on Equity, excluding California Wildfires (3)

 

 

14.7

%

 

 

12.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per Share Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders per share

 

$

1.75

 

 

$

3.12

 

Net income available to common shareholders per share excluding California Wildfires

 

$

2.59

 

 

$

3.12

 

Operating income per share

 

$

1.95

 

 

$

3.10

 

Operating income per share excluding California Wildfires

 

$

2.79

 

 

$

3.10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined ratio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss ratio

 

 

58.7

%

 

 

56.6

%

Expense ratio

 

 

39.9

%

 

 

39.0

%

Combined ratio

 

 

98.6

%

 

 

95.6

%

Combined ratio, current accident year

 

 

96.2

%

 

 

95.4

%

Combined ratio, current accident year excluding California Wildfires

 

 

92.2

%

 

 

95.4

%

 

(1)
Includes $9.6 million related to prior accident years; due to an increase in loss and loss adjustment expenses of $9.1 million mainly driven by terminated casualty products in accident years 2020 through 2022.

 

(2)
Equals Investment Income plus Underwriting income for current accident year, excluding California Wildfires
(3)
Excludes corporate expenses, investment income on excess capital, and prior year underwriting income (loss).

 

 

 

 

Segment Income (Loss) for the Twelve Months Ended December 31,

 

$ in Millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agency and
Insurance
Services

 

 

Belmont Core

 

 

Belmont
Non-Core

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

388.4

 

 

$

369.8

 

 

$

0.4

 

 

$

7.2

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

388.8

 

 

$

377.0

 

Commissions and fee income

 

 

58.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

(56.3

)

 

 

 

 

 

2.3

 

 

 

1.3

 

Total revenues

 

$

58.5

 

 

$

 

 

$

388.4

 

 

$

371.1

 

 

$

0.5

 

 

$

7.2

 

 

$

(56.3

)

 

$

 

 

$

391.1

 

 

$

378.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss and loss adjustment expenses

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

230.0

 

 

$

210.3

 

 

$

(0.5

)

 

$

2.9

 

 

$

(1.2

)

 

$

 

 

$

228.3

 

 

$

213.2

 

Acquisition costs and other operating expenses

 

 

54.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

155.5

 

 

 

141.1

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

6.2

 

 

 

(55.1

)

 

 

 

 

 

156.8

 

 

 

147.3

 

Total losses and expenses

 

$

54.4

 

 

$

 

 

$

385.5

 

 

$

351.4

 

 

$

1.5

 

 

$

9.1

 

 

$

(56.3

)

 

$

 

 

$

385.1

 

 

$

360.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment income (loss)

 

$

4.1

 

 

$

 

 

$

2.9

 

 

$

19.7

 

 

$

(1.0

)

 

$

(1.9

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

6.0

 

 

$

17.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment income (loss) excluding California Wildfires

 

$

4.1

 

 

$

 

 

$

18.6

 

 

$

19.7

 

 

$

(1.0

)

 

$

(1.9

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

21.7

 

 

$

17.8

 

 

Segment Written Premiums for the Twelve Months Ended December 31,

 

$ in Millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Belmont Core

 

 

Belmont Non-Core

 

 

Total

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

401.4

 

 

$

400.0

 

 

$

(2.5

)

 

$

(10.2

)

 

$

398.9

 

 

$

389.8

 

Net written premiums

 

$

390.3

 

 

$

389.6

 

 

$

(2.5

)

 

$

(10.4

)

 

$

387.8

 

 

$

379.2

 

 

 

Consolidated Belmont Core Direct Written Premiums for the Twelve Months Ended December 31,

$ In Millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

% Change

Wholesale Commercial

 

$

256.0

 

 

$

248.6

 

 

3.0%

Vacant Express

 

 

46.8

 

 

 

40.5

 

 

15.5%

Assumed Reinsurance

 

 

44.9

 

 

 

25.4

 

 

76.7%

Collectibles

 

 

17.2

 

 

 

15.8

 

 

8.4%

Direct written premiums excluding Specialty Products

 

 

364.9

 

 

 

330.3

 

 

10.4%

Specialty Products

 

 

36.5

 

 

 

69.7

 

 

(47.5%)

Total direct written premiums

 

 

401.4

 

 

 

400.0

 

 

0.4%

Terminated products

 

 

 

 

 

(32.7

)

 

-

Total direct written premiums, excluding terminated products

 

$

401.4

 

 

$

367.3

 

 

9.2%

 

 

 


 

Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Data as of December 31,

 

$ and Shares in Millions, except per share data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

Cash and invested assets, net

 

$

1,420.2

 

 

$

1,440.7

 

Total assets

 

$

1,720.8

 

 

$

1,731.3

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

$

706.6

 

 

$

689.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book value per share

 

$

48.96

 

 

$

49.98

 

Book value per share plus cumulative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 dividends and excluding AOCI

 

$

58.04

 

 

$

58.14

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

14.4

 

 

 

13.7

 

 

 

Change in Consolidated Common Shareholders’ Equity and Book Value per Share

 

$ and Shares in Millions, except per share data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Shareholders' Equity

 

 

Common Shares

 

 

Book Value Per Share

 

Balance at January 1, 2025

 

$

685.1

 

 

 

13.7

 

 

$

49.98

 

Net income

 

 

25.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.75

 

Fair value of fixed maturities

 

 

6.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.47

 

Stock compensation / share issuance (1)

 

 

6.2

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

(1.84

)

Dividends

 

 

(20.4

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1.40

)

Balance at December 31, 2025

 

$

702.6

 

 

 

14.4

 

 

$

48.96

 

 

 

(1) includes 550,000 class A common shares designated as class A-2 common shares issued on March 6, 2025 for services performed in connection with the Company’s internal corporate reorganization.

 

 

Market Value of Consolidated Investments as of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

$ in Millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

Fixed maturities

 

$

1,325.5

 

 

$

1,381.9

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

65.5

 

 

 

17.0

 

Total fixed maturities and cash and cash equivalents

 

 

1,391.0

 

 

 

1,398.9

 

Equities and other invested assets

 

 

50.8

 

 

 

41.7

 

Total cash and invested assets, gross

 

 

1,441.8

 

 

 

1,440.6

 

Receivable/(payable) for securities

 

 

(21.6

)

 

 

0.1

 

Total cash and invested assets, net

 

$

1,420.2

 

 

$

1,440.7

 

 

 

Total Pre-Tax Consolidated Investment Return

 

$ in Millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

Fixed maturities

 

$

59.5

 

 

$

59.5

 

Equities

 

 

1.8

 

 

 

0.8

 

Limited partnerships

 

 

1.4

 

 

 

2.1

 

Net investment income

 

$

62.7

 

 

$

62.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

 

(3.7

)

 

 

0.5

 

Net unrealized investment gains

 

 

8.0

 

 

 

15.4

 

Net realized and unrealized investment return

 

 

4.3

 

 

 

15.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investment return

 

$

67.0

 

 

$

78.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average total cash and invested assets

 

$

1,430.4

 

 

$

1,415.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investment return %

 

 

4.7

%

 

 

5.5

%

 

 


 

Global Indemnity Group, LLC

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

$ and Shares in Thousands, expect per share data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

398,868

 

 

$

389,758

 

Net written premiums

 

$

387,802

 

 

$

379,190

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

388,772

 

 

$

376,992

 

Net investment income

 

 

62,664

 

 

 

62,375

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

 

(3,668

)

 

 

455

 

Other income

 

 

2,330

 

 

 

1,365

 

Total revenues

 

 

450,098

 

 

 

441,187

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

228,279

 

 

 

213,190

 

Acquisition costs and other operating expenses

 

 

156,815

 

 

 

147,345

 

Corporate expenses

 

 

31,706

 

 

 

25,696

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

33,298

 

 

 

54,956

 

Income tax expense

 

 

7,965

 

 

 

11,715

 

Net income

 

 

25,333

 

 

 

43,241

 

Less: Preferred stock distributions

 

 

440

 

 

 

440

 

Net income available to common shareholders

 

$

24,893

 

 

$

42,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per share data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.75

 

 

$

3.14

 

Diluted

 

$

1.75

 

 

$

3.12

 

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

14,192

 

 

 

13,636

 

Diluted

 

 

14,260

 

 

 

13,706

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash distributions declared per common share

 

$

1.40

 

 

$

1.40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined ratio analysis:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss ratio

 

 

58.7

%

 

 

56.6

%

Expense ratio

 

 

39.9

%

 

 

39.0

%

Combined ratio

 

 

98.6

%

 

 

95.6

%

 

 

 

 

 


 

Global Indemnity Group, LLC

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31,

 

$ in Thousands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $1,330,310 and $1,394,639; net of allowance for expected credit losses of: $0 at December 31, 2025 and 2024)

 

$

1,325,502

 

 

$

1,381,908

 

Equity securities, at fair value

 

 

33,673

 

 

 

12,284

 

Other invested assets

 

 

17,097

 

 

 

29,413

 

Total investments

 

 

1,376,272

 

 

 

1,423,605

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

65,542

 

 

 

17,009

 

Premium receivables, net of allowance for expected credit losses of

 

 

 

 

 

 

$3,640 at December 31, 2025 and $3,530 at December 31, 2024

 

 

66,969

 

 

 

75,088

 

Reinsurance receivables, net of allowance for expected credit losses of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 $1,488 at December 31, 2025 and $8,992 at December 31, 2024

 

 

62,595

 

 

 

66,855

 

Funds held by ceding insurers

 

 

22,114

 

 

 

30,026

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

20,076

 

 

 

22,459

 

Deferred acquisition costs

 

 

41,183

 

 

 

41,136

 

Intangible assets

 

 

16,845

 

 

 

14,103

 

Goodwill

 

 

4,820

 

 

 

4,820

 

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

 

 

3,607

 

 

 

3,320

 

Receivable for securities

 

 

 

 

 

52

 

Income tax receivable

 

 

2,617

 

 

 

825

 

Lease right of use assets

 

 

8,166

 

 

 

9,295

 

Other assets

 

 

29,956

 

 

 

22,660

 

Total assets

 

$

1,720,762

 

 

$

1,731,253

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

$

750,191

 

 

$

800,391

 

Unearned premiums

 

 

182,728

 

 

 

183,411

 

Reinsurance balances payable

 

 

1,860

 

 

 

8,181

 

Payable for securities

 

 

21,594

 

 

 

 

Contingent commissions

 

 

7,159

 

 

 

6,826

 

Lease liabilities

 

 

8,331

 

 

 

10,371

 

Other liabilities

 

 

42,309

 

 

 

32,924

 

Total liabilities

 

$

1,014,172

 

 

$

1,042,104

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A cumulative fixed rate preferred shares, $1,000 par value;

 

 

 

 

 

 

100,000,000 shares authorized, shares issued and outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,000 and 4,000 shares, respectively, liquidation preference:

 

 

 

 

 

 

$1,000 per share and $1,000 per share, respectively

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

4,000

 

Common shares: no par value; 900,000,000 common shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

authorized; class A common shares issued: 11,844,995 and 11,202,355, respectively (inclusive of class A common shares designated as class A-2 common shares of 550,000 and 0,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 respectively); class A common shares outstanding: 10,557,227 and 9,914,587, respectively (inclusive of class A common shares designated as class A-2 common shares of 550,000 and 0,

 

 

 

 

 

 

respectively); class B common shares issued and outstanding: 3,793,612 and 3,793,612, respectively

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital (1)

 

 

465,720

 

 

 

459,578

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

 

(4,000

)

 

 

(10,410

)

Retained earnings (1)

 

 

273,562

 

 

 

268,673

 

Class A common shares in treasury, at cost: 1,287,768 and 1,287,768 shares, respectively

 

 

(32,692

)

 

 

(32,692

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

706,590

 

 

 

689,149

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

1,720,762

 

 

$

1,731,253

 

 

(1)
Since the Company’s initial public offering in 2003, the Company has returned $649.5 million to shareholders, including $522.2 million in share repurchases and $127.3 million in dividends/distributions.

 


 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure

 

Summary of Consolidated Operating Income (1)

 

$ and Shares in Millions, except per share data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

Operating income, net of tax (2)

 

$

28.2

 

 

$

42.9

 

Net realized investment gains (losses), net of tax

 

 

(2.9

)

 

 

0.3

 

Net income

 

$

25.3

 

 

$

43.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

 

 

14.3

 

 

 

13.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income per share – diluted (3)

 

$

1.95

 

 

$

3.10

 

 

(1)
Operating income, a non-GAAP financial measure, is equal to net income excluding after-tax net realized investment gains (losses) and other unique charges not related to operations. Operating income is not a substitute for net income determined in accordance with GAAP, and investors should not place undue reliance on this measure.
(2)
Operating income, net of tax, excludes preferred shareholder distributions of $0.4 million for each of the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
(3)
The operating income per share calculation is net of preferred shareholder distributions of $0.4 million for each of the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

 

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

 

Adjusted Return on Equity (ROE) for the 12 Months Ended December 31, 2025

 

$ in Millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income after tax (1)

 

 

Average Return on Equity (3)

 

Average Equity (2)

 

 

Income after tax (1)

 

 

Average Return on Equity (3)

 

Average Equity (2)

 

Operating income

 

$

 

28.2

 

 

 

4.0

 

%

 

$

 

698.0

 

 

$

 

42.9

 

 

 

6.4

 

%

 

$

 

669.0

 

Adjustments, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income on excess capital

 

 

 

(8.8

)

 

 

0.6

 

%

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

(7.7

)

 

 

1.5

 

%

 

 

 

-

 

Corporate expenses

 

 

 

24.1

 

 

 

5.6

 

%

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

20.2

 

 

 

4.6

 

%

 

 

 

-

 

California wildfires losses

 

 

 

12.0

 

 

 

2.8

 

%

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

%

 

 

 

-

 

Prior accident year underwriting income (loss)

 

 

 

7.3

 

 

 

1.7

 

%

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

0.2

 

%

 

 

 

-

 

  Total adjustments, net of tax

 

 

 

34.6

 

 

 

10.7

 

%

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

13.3

 

 

 

6.3

 

%

 

 

 

-

 

Adjusted income

 

$

 

62.8

 

 

 

14.7

 

%

 

$

 

428.5

 

 

$

 

56.2

 

 

 

12.7

 

%

 

$

 

442.0

 

 

(1)
Adjusted income, a non-GAAP financial measure, is equal to operating income excluding after-tax investment income on excess capital plus the after-tax impact of corporate expenses, California wildfires losses and prior accident year underwriting income (loss). Adjusted income is not a substitute for net income determined in accordance with GAAP, and investors should not place undue reliance on this measure.
(2)
Average equity is the average of the beginning and ending equity for the calendar year, adjusted for average excess capital for the calendar year.
(3)
Adjusted return on equity is equal to adjusted income divided by average equity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios for the Twelve Months Ended December 31,

$ in Thousands

 

The following reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures or ratios, which excludes the impact of prior accident year adjustments and the California Wildfires, to its most directly comparable GAAP measure or ratio. The Company believes the non-GAAP financial measures or ratios are useful to investors when evaluating the Company's underwriting performance as trends in the Company's segments may be obscured by prior accident year adjustments and the California Wildfires. These non-GAAP financial measures or ratios should not be considered as a substitute for its most directly comparable GAAP measure or ratio and do not reflect the overall underwriting profitability of the Company.

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated current accident year underwriting income excluding California Wildfires

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underwriting income (1)

 

$

7,331

 

 

$

17,822

 

Effect of prior accident year

 

 

9,610

 

 

 

999

 

Current accident year underwriting income (2)

 

 

16,941

 

 

 

18,821

 

California Wildfires net losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

15,740

 

 

 

 

Current accident year underwriting income excluding California Wildfires (2)

 

$

32,681

 

 

$

18,821

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated underwriting income excluding California Wildfires

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underwriting income (1)

 

$

7,331

 

 

$

17,822

 

California Wildfires net losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

15,740

 

 

 

 

Underwriting income excluding California Wildfires (2)

 

$

23,071

 

 

$

17,822

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Belmont Core segment income excluding California Wildfires

 

 

 

 

 

 

Belmont Core segment income (1)

 

$

2,877

 

 

$

19,716

 

California Wildfires net losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

15,740

 

 

 

 

Belmont Core Underwriting segment income excluding California Wildfires (2)

 

$

18,617

 

 

$

19,716

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated segment income excluding California Wildfires

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated segment income (1)

 

$

6,008

 

 

$

17,822

 

California Wildfires net losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

15,740

 

 

 

 

Consolidated segment income excluding California Wildfires (2)

 

$

21,748

 

 

$

17,822

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders excluding California Wildfires

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders (1)

 

$

24,893

 

 

$

42,801

 

California Wildfires net losses and loss adjustment expenses (net of tax) (3)

 

 

11,978

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders excluding California Wildfires (2)

 

$

36,871

 

 

$

42,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income excluding California Wildfires

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (4)

 

$

28,243

 

 

$

42,879

 

California Wildfires net losses and loss adjustment expenses (net of tax) (3)

 

 

11,978

 

 

 

 

Operating income excluding California Wildfires (2)

 

$

40,221

 

 

$

42,879

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current accident year combined ratio excluding California Wildfires

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined ratio (1)

 

 

98.6

%

 

 

95.6

%

Effect of prior accident year

 

 

(2.4

%)

 

 

(0.2

%)

Current accident year combined ratio (2)

 

 

96.2

%

 

 

95.4

%

Impact of California Wildfires

 

 

(4.0

%)

 

 

 

Current accident year combined ratio excluding California Wildfires (2)

 

 

92.2

%

 

 

95.4

%

 

(1) Most directly comparable GAAP measure / ratio

(2) Non-GAAP financial measure / ratio

(3) Represents net losses and loss adjustment expenses of $15.7 million less tax benefit of $3.8 million.

(4) See previous table for reconciliation of operating income to net income which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

About Global Indemnity Group, LLC

Global Indemnity Group, LLC (Nasdaq: GBLI) is a publicly traded holding company with a diversified portfolio of property and casualty insurance-related entities.

Katalyx Holdings LLC includes:

Four agencies focused on sourcing, underwriting, and servicing primary and assumed reinsurance business: Penn-America Insurance Services, LLC; Valyn Re LLC; J.H. Ferguson & Associates, LLC (including Vacant Express); and Collectibles Insurance Services, LLC.
Three specialized insurance service businesses: Kaleidoscope Insurance Technologies, Inc., a developer of proprietary underwriting and policy systems supporting Katalyx’s agencies and broader digital initiatives; Sayata, an AI-enabled digital marketplace and agency for small commercial insurance; and Liberty Insurance Adjustment Agency, Inc., a provider of claims evaluation, adjustment, and related services.

 

Belmont Holdings GX, Inc. consists of five statutory insurance carriers, each rated “A” (Excellent) by AM Best:
Penn-America Insurance Company, United National Insurance Company, Penn-Patriot Insurance Company, Diamond State Insurance Company, and Penn-Star Insurance Company.

For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.gbli.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

The forward-looking statements in this press release are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and information available as of the date of this release.

 

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, among others, risks related to the timing and execution of the Company’s strategy, and other operational or strategic risks. Additional details regarding these and other risks and uncertainties can be found in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Global Indemnity undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

 

Investor / Media Contact: Scott Eckstein / Patric Federle KCSA Strategic Communications | (212) 896-1210 | GBLI@kcsa.com

 


FAQ

How did Global Indemnity Group (GBLI) perform financially in 2025?

Global Indemnity generated net income available to common shareholders of $24.9 million in 2025, down from $42.8 million in 2024. Operating income was $28.2 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, reflecting the impact of California Wildfire losses on overall profitability.

What was the impact of the California Wildfires on GBLI’s 2025 results?

California Wildfires caused net losses of $15.7 million pre-tax and $12.0 million after tax. These losses raised the calendar-year combined ratio to 98.6% from 95.6% and reduced both operating income and net income available to common shareholders compared with 2024 levels.

How did GBLI’s underwriting performance excluding California Wildfires change in 2025?

Excluding wildfires, the current accident year combined ratio improved to 92.2% in 2025 from 95.4% in 2024. Current accident year underwriting income excluding wildfires rose to $32.7 million from $18.8 million, showing better loss experience and stronger underlying underwriting profitability.

What was Global Indemnity’s adjusted return on equity in 2025?

Adjusted return on equity excluding California Wildfires increased to 14.7% in 2025 from 12.7% in 2024. Adjusted income used in this metric was $62.8 million, reflecting operating income plus specific after-tax adjustments, including wildfire losses and corporate expense allocations.

How did Global Indemnity’s premiums and segments evolve in 2025?

Gross written premiums were $398.9 million, up from $389.8 million. Belmont Core gross written premiums were $401.4 million, essentially flat year over year, but increased 9.2% after excluding terminated products, with notable growth in Vacant Express, Assumed Reinsurance, and Collectibles.

What was GBLI’s book value per share and capital position at year-end 2025?

Common shareholders’ equity rose to $702.6 million at December 31, 2025, from $685.1 million a year earlier. Book value per share was $48.96 versus $49.98, reflecting dividend payments of $1.40 per share and unrealized fixed income gains of $6.4 million.

Did rating agencies comment on Global Indemnity’s financial strength in 2025?

AM Best affirmed an “A” (Excellent) financial strength rating for Global Indemnity’s U.S. insurance subsidiaries in August 2025. This affirmation supports the group’s perceived balance sheet strength and operating profile despite the 2025 California Wildfire loss event and related earnings volatility.

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