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Quarterly ResultMay 5, 2026, 08:38 AM

Global Indemnity Q1 Operating Income $8.3M; Combined Ratio 95.1%

AI Summary

Global Indemnity Group, LLC reported a significant turnaround in its first quarter 2026 financial results, achieving an operating income of $8.3 million, or $0.57 per share, compared to a loss in the prior year. Net income available to common shareholders also improved to $4.1 million, or $0.29 per share. The company demonstrated continued underlying underwriting profitability with a calendar year combined ratio of 95.1% and a current accident year combined ratio of 94.9%, supported by a 5.4% growth in net earned premiums.

Key Highlights

  • Operating income was $8.3 million ($0.57 per share) in Q1 2026, up from a $4.1 million loss in Q1 2025.
  • Net income available to common shareholders was $4.1 million ($0.29 per share), compared to a $4.1 million net loss in Q1 2025.
  • Calendar year combined ratio improved to 95.1% in Q1 2026 from 111.7% in Q1 2025.
  • Current accident year underwriting income grew 4% to $5.5 million, excluding California Wildfires.
  • Net earned premiums increased 5.4% to $98.4 million in Q1 2026.
  • Net investment income decreased to $12.2 million from $14.8 million, impacted by a temporary limited partnership decline.
  • Book value per share was $47.92 at March 31, 2026, down from $48.96 at December 31, 2025.
  • The company paid dividends of $0.35 per common share during the quarter.