Global Indemnity Group (GBLI) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Net income was $4.2 million ($0.29 per diluted share) for Q1 2026, reversing a prior year loss, with operating income at $8.3 million and net earned premiums up 5.4% to $98.4 million.

• Underwriting profit reached $5.5 million, with a combined ratio of 94.9%, nearly unchanged year-over-year when excluding the prior year's California Wildfire impact.

• Net investment income totaled $12.2 million, down from $14.8 million, reflecting lower limited partnership returns and a shift to U.S. Treasuries.

• Gross written premiums declined 2.3% year-over-year to $96.5 million, with premium growth flat due to a 5.2% decline in wholesale commercial, offset by growth in other divisions.

• Book value per share was $47.92 at March 31, 2026, down from $48.96 at year-end 2025.

Financial highlights

• Operating income (excluding after-tax market losses) was $8.3 million, up from a $4.1 million loss last year; net income available to common shareholders was $4.1 million.

• Net investment income decreased 17.3% to $12.2 million, with net realized investment losses of $2.2 million.

• Gross written premiums were $96.5 million, compared to $98.7 million in the prior year.

• Shareholders’ equity was $704.1 million at March 31, 2026, with no debt outstanding.

• Quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share paid, totaling $5.0 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Management expects full recovery of limited partnership investment value in Q2 2026.

• Expecting Belmont core gross premium growth of 15%-20% for full year 2026, despite a flat start.

• Wholesale commercial division anticipated to return to high single-digit growth by year-end, with growth driven by new product capabilities and segment mix.

• No change to share buyback plans for 2026; excess capacity will be used for growth.

• Board may consider shifting to higher-yielding investments over the next 12-24 months as business stabilizes.