Biggest changeThe following table summarizes the Company’s results for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022: Years Ended December 31, % Years Ended December 31, % (Dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 Change 2023 2022 Change Gross written premiums $ 389,758 $ 416,397 (6.4 %) $ 416,397 $ 727,603 (42.8 %) Net written premiums $ 379,190 $ 399,319 (5.0 %) $ 399,319 $ 591,331 (32.5 %) Net earned premiums $ 376,992 $ 473,357 (20.4 %) $ 473,357 $ 602,471 (21.4 %) Other income 1,365 1,435 (4.9 %) 1,435 1,462 (1.8 %) Total revenues 378,357 474,792 (20.3 %) 474,792 603,933 (21.4 %) Losses and expenses: Net losses and loss adjustment expenses 213,190 289,153 (26.3 %) 289,153 359,228 (19.5 %) Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses 147,345 182,617 (19.3 %) 182,617 236,381 (22.7 %) Underwriting income 17,822 3,022 489.7 % 3,022 8,324 (63.7 %) Net investment income 62,375 55,444 12.5 % 55,444 27,627 100.7 % Net realized investment gains (losses) 455 (2,107 ) (121.6 %) (2,107 ) (32,929 ) (93.6 %) Other income — — — — 29,903 (100.0 %) Corporate and other operating expenses (25,696 ) (23,383 ) 9.9 % (23,383 ) (24,421 ) (4.3 %) Interest expense — — — — (3,004 ) (100.0 %) Loss on extinguishment of debt — — — — (3,529 ) (100.0 %) Income before income taxes 54,956 32,976 66.7 % 32,976 1,971 NM Income tax expense (11,715 ) (7,547 ) 55.2 % (7,547 ) (2,821 ) 167.5 % Net income (loss) $ 43,241 $ 25,429 70.0 % $ 25,429 $ (850 ) NM Underwriting Ratios: Loss ratio (1) 56.6 % 61.1 % 61.1 % 59.6 % Expense ratio (2) 39.0 % 38.6 % 38.6 % 39.2 % Combined ratio (3) 95.6 % 99.7 % 99.7 % 98.8 % NM – not meaningful (1) The loss ratio is a GAAP financial measure that is generally viewed in the insurance industry as an indicator of underwriting profitability and is calculated by dividing net losses and loss adjustment expenses by net earned premiums.
Biggest changeSee “Business Segments” in Item 1 of Part I of this report for a description of the Company’s segments. 46 Results of Operations The following table summarizes the Company’s results for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023: Years Ended December 31, % Years Ended December 31, % (Dollars in thousands) 2025 2024 Change 2024 2023 Change Gross written premiums $ 398,868 $ 389,758 2.3 % $ 389,758 $ 416,397 (6.4 %) Net written premiums $ 387,802 $ 379,190 2.3 % $ 379,190 $ 399,319 (5.0 %) Net earned premiums $ 388,772 $ 376,992 3.1 % $ 376,992 $ 473,357 (20.4 %) Other income 2,330 1,365 70.7 % 1,365 1,435 (4.9 %) Segment revenues 391,102 378,357 3.4 % 378,357 474,792 (20.3 %) Losses and expenses: Net losses and loss adjustment expenses 228,279 213,190 7.1 % 213,190 289,153 (26.3 %) Acquisition costs and other operating expenses (1) 156,815 147,345 6.4 % 147,345 182,617 (19.3 %) Segment income 6,008 17,822 (66.3 %) 17,822 3,022 NM Net investment income 62,664 62,375 0.5 % 62,375 55,444 12.5 % Net realized investment gains (losses) (3,668 ) 455 NM 455 (2,107 ) (121.6 %) Corporate expenses (31,706 ) (25,696 ) 23.4 % (25,696 ) (23,383 ) 9.9 % Income before income taxes 33,298 54,956 (39.4 %) 54,956 32,976 66.7 % Income tax expense (7,965 ) (11,715 ) (32.0 %) (11,715 ) (7,547 ) 55.2 % Net income $ 25,333 $ 43,241 (41.4 %) $ 43,241 $ 25,429 70.0 % Underwriting Ratios: Loss ratio (2) 58.7 % 56.6 % 56.6 % 61.1 % Expense ratio (3) 39.9 % 39.0 % 39.0 % 38.6 % Combined ratio (4) 98.6 % 95.6 % 95.6 % 99.7 % NM – not meaningful (1) Includes distribution expenses of $1.7 million in 2025.
The Company regularly performs various analytical valuation procedures with respect to investments, including reviewing each fixed maturity security in an unrealized loss position to determine whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost basis has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, such as changes in interest rates.
The Company regularly performs various analytical valuation procedures with respect to fixed maturity investments, including reviewing each fixed maturity security in an unrealized loss position to determine whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost basis has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, such as changes in interest rates.
Under the repurchase program, repurchases may be made from time to time using a variety of methods, including open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, all in compliance with Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Insider Trading Policy, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other applicable legal requirements.
Under the repurchase program, repurchases may be made from time to time using a variety of methods, including open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, all in compliance with Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Insider Trading Policy, the requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other applicable legal requirements.
In connection with the corporate internal reorganization, there were a series of mergers which resulted in GBLI Holdings, LLC merging out of existence and Belmont Holdings GX, Inc. assuming all of the obligations of this promissory note. The interest rate was amended to the short-term, annual compounded AFR in effect for December 2024 which was 4.3%.
In connection with the corporate internal reorganization, there were a series of mergers which resulted in GBLI Holdings, LLC merging out of existence and Belmont Holdings GX, Inc. assuming all of the obligations of this promissory note. The interest rate was amended to the short-term, annual compounded AFR in effect for December 2024 which was 4.3%.
These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “project,” “plan,” “seek,” “intend,” or “anticipate” or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and include discussions of strategy, financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives, expectations or consequences of identified transactions or natural disasters, and statements about the future performance, operations, products and services of the companies.
These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “project,” “plan,” “seek,” “intend,” or “anticipate” or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and include discussions of strategy, financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives, expectations or consequences of identified transactions or natural disasters, and statements about the future, including future performance, operations, products and services of the companies.
The length of the loss 44 reporting lag affects the Company’s ability to accurately predict loss frequency (loss frequencies are more predictable for short-tail lines) as well as the amount of reserves needed for IBNR. If the actual levels of loss frequency and severity are higher or lower than expected, the ultimate losses will be different than Management’s best estimate.
The length of the loss reporting lag affects the Company’s ability to accurately predict loss frequency (loss frequencies are more predictable for short-tail lines) as well as the amount of reserves needed for IBNR. If the actual levels of loss frequency and severity are higher or lower than expected, the ultimate losses will be different than Management’s best estimate.
The Company continues to closely monitor its asbestos exposure and make adjustments where they are warranted. Reserve analyses performed by the Company’s internal and external actuaries result in actuarial point estimates. The results of the detailed reserve reviews were summarized and discussed with the Company’s senior management to determine Management's best estimate of reserves.
The Company continues to closely monitor its asbestos exposure and make adjustments where they are warranted. 42 Reserve analyses performed by the Company’s internal and external actuaries result in actuarial point estimates. The results of the detailed reserve reviews were summarized and discussed with the Company’s senior management to determine Management's best estimate of reserves.
The key assumptions fundamental to the reserving process are often different for various reserve categories and accident years. Some of these assumptions are explicit assumptions that are required of a particular method, but most of the assumptions are implicit and cannot be precisely quantified. An example of an explicit assumption is the pattern employed in the Paid Development method.
The key assumptions fundamental to the reserving process are often different for various reserve categories and accident years. Some of these assumptions are explicit assumptions that are required of a particular method, but most of the 43 assumptions are implicit and cannot be precisely quantified. An example of an explicit assumption is the pattern employed in the Paid Development method.
Its principal sources of funds include cash from direct and assumed business written, investment income, and proceeds from sales and maturities of investments. The Company continuously reviews and assesses the short-term and long-term needs of each of its holding companies, service companies, and insurance companies.
Their principal sources of funds include cash from direct and assumed business written, investment income, and proceeds from sales and maturities of investments. The Company continuously reviews and assesses the short-term and long-term needs of each of its holding companies, service companies, and insurance companies.
In order to meet its current short-term and long-term needs, its 57 principal sources of cash include fees from third parties, commissions / service fees from Belmont Holdings GX, Inc., and capital contributions from Global Indemnity Group, LLC.
In order to meet its current short-term and long-term needs, its principal sources of cash include commissions and fees from third parties, commissions / service fees from Belmont Holdings GX, Inc., and capital contributions from Global Indemnity Group, LLC.
Net commission expenses are typically a percentage of the premiums on the insurance policies the Company writes, net of ceding commissions earned from reinsurers. Other underwriting expenses consist primarily of personnel expenses and general operating expenses related to underwriting activities.
Net commission expenses are typically a percentage of the premiums on the insurance policies the Company writes, net of ceding commissions earned from reinsurers. Other operating expenses consist primarily of personnel expenses and general operating expenses related to underwriting and distribution activities.
For umbrella business, the shift from the Expected Loss Ratio method to the Bornhuetter-Ferguson methods to the Loss Development method may be more protracted than for most long-tailed lines. Reserves for short-tail lines tend to make the shift across methods more quickly than the long-tail lines.
For umbrella business, the shift from the Expected Loss Ratio method to the Bornhuetter-Ferguson methods to the Loss Development method may be more protracted than for most other long-tailed lines. Reserves for short-tail lines tend to make the shift across methods more quickly than the long-tail lines.
See Note 8 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for more details concerning the Company’s goodwill and intangible assets as well as the result of its impairment testing.
See Note 7 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for more details concerning the Company’s goodwill and intangible assets as well as the result of its impairment testing.
This method normally determines expected loss ratios similar to the method used for the Expected Loss Ratio method and requires analysis of the same factors described above. The method assumes that only future losses will develop at the expected loss ratio level.
This method normally determines expected loss ratios similar to the method used for the Expected Loss Ratio method and requires analysis of the same factors described above. The method assumes that only future 41 losses will develop at the expected loss ratio level.
In addition, 60 distributions of $0.4 million were paid to Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s preferred shareholder during the year ended December 31, 2024.
In addition, distributions of $0.4 million were paid to Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s preferred shareholder during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Changes in estimates for losses and loss adjustment expense reserves are recorded in the period that the change in these estimates is made. See Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for details concerning the changes in the estimate for incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses related to prior accident years.
Changes in estimates for losses and loss adjustment expense reserves are recorded in the period that the change in these estimates is made. See Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for details concerning the changes in the estimate for incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses related to prior accident years.
The amounts shown above represent future commitments under such operating leases. (2) Represents future funding commitment of the Company’s participation in a limited partnership investment. See Note 17 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for additional information on this commitment.
The amounts shown above represent future commitments under such operating leases. (2) Represents future funding commitment of the Company’s participation in a limited partnership investment. See Note 15 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for additional information on this commitment.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, including year-to-year comparisons between 2024 and 2023, should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of Global Indemnity included elsewhere in this report.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, including year-to-year comparisons between 2025 and 2024, should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of Global Indemnity included elsewhere in this report.
Share Repurchase Program On October 21, 2022, Global Indemnity Group, LLC announced it commenced a share repurchase program beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022. Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Board of Directors have authorized share repurchases of up to $135 million in aggregate under this program that expires on December 31, 2027.
Share Repurchase Program On October 21, 2022, Global Indemnity Group, LLC announced it commenced a share repurchase program beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022. Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Board of Directors has authorized share repurchases of up to $135 million in aggregate under this program that expires on December 31, 2027.
On each third anniversary of this restated Note, the interest rate shall reset to the then applicable short-term, annual compounded AFR for such month. The Note is due on April 13, 2031. The outstanding balance on this note was $18.4 million at December 31, 2024.
On each third anniversary of this restated Note, the interest rate shall reset to the then applicable short-term, annual compounded AFR for such month. The Note is due on April 13, 2031. The outstanding balance on this note was $18.4 million at December 31, 2025.
In order to meet its current short-term and long-term needs, its principal sources of cash include dividends from their insurance company subsidiaries and investment income. The insurance companies’ current short-term and long-term liquidity needs include but are not limited to the payment of claims, commissions, operating expenses, federal taxes, and dividends.
In order to meet its current short-term and long-term needs, its principal sources of cash include dividends from insurance company subsidiaries and investment income. The insurance companies’ current short-term and long-term liquidity needs include but are not limited to the payment of claims, commissions, operating expenses, federal and state taxes, and dividends.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s remaining authorization to repurchase shares is $101.0 million. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased, if any, will depend on a variety of factors, including price, general business and market conditions, and alternative investment opportunities.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s remaining authorization to repurchase shares is $101.0 million. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased, if any, will depend on a variety of factors, including price, general business and market conditions, and alternative investment opportunities.
For long-tail business, it will generally be several years between the time the business is written and the time when all claims are settled. The Company’s long-tail exposures include general liability, professional liability, products liability, commercial automobile liability, and excess and umbrella. Short-tail exposures include property, commercial automobile physical damage, and equine mortality.
For long-tail business, it will generally be several years between the time the business is written and the time when all claims are settled. The Company’s long-tail exposures include general liability, professional liability, products liability, and excess and umbrella. Short-tail exposures include property and commercial automobile physical damage.
Future dividends remain subject to the discretion of Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Board of Directors, including the Board of Director’s evaluation of the company’s financial performance, capital and reserve positions, liquidity, balance sheet, and other factors.
Future dividends remain subject to the discretion of Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Board of Directors, including the Board of Directors' evaluation of the company’s financial performance, capital and reserve positions, liquidity, balance sheet, and other factors.
On July 31, 2023, the Company provided the Global Debt Fund, LP with a formal withdrawal request to fully redeem the partnership interest. Partial redemption proceeds of $8.7 million were received during 2024. The remaining proceeds are expected to be received in 2025 and 2026.
On July 31, 2023, the Company provided the Global Debt Fund, LP with a formal withdrawal request to fully redeem the partnership interest. Partial redemption proceeds of $9.2 million and $8.7 million were received during 2025 and 2024, respectively. The remaining proceeds are expected to be received in 2026.
Belmont Holdings GX, Inc.’s current short-term and long-term liquidity needs include but are not limited to the payment of corporate expenses, payment of interest and principal on intercompany debt, and payment for equity awards granted to its employees by Global Indemnity Group, LLC.
Belmont Holdings GX, Inc.’s current short-term and long-term liquidity needs include but are not limited to the payment of corporate expenses, payment of interest and principal on intercompany debt, federal and state taxes, and payment for equity awards granted to its employees by Global Indemnity Group, LLC.
On each third anniversary of this restated Note, the interest rate shall reset to the 61 then applicable short-term, annual compounded AFR for such month. The Note is due on April 13, 2031. The outstanding balance on this note was $69.4 million at December 31, 2024.
On each third anniversary of this restated Note, the interest rate shall reset to the then applicable short-term, annual compounded AFR for such month. The Note is due on April 13, 2031. The outstanding balance on this note was $69.4 million at December 31, 2025.
For a listing of the ten reinsurers for which the Company has the largest reinsurance asset amounts as of December 31, 2024, see “Reinsurance of Underwriting Risk” in Item 1 of Part I of this report. Investments The carrying amount of the Company’s investments approximates their fair value.
For a listing of the ten reinsurers for which the Company has the largest reinsurance asset amounts as of December 31, 2025, see “Reinsurance of Underwriting Risk” in Item 1 of Part I of this report. 44 Investments The carrying amount of the Company’s investments approximates their fair value.
Year-to-year comparisons between 2023 and 2022 have been omitted from this Form 10-K but may be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2024.
Year-to-year comparisons between 2024 and 2023 have been omitted from this Form 10-K but may be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on March 11, 2025.
In addition, distributions of $0.4 million were paid to Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s preferred shareholder during the year ended December 31, 2023. Investment Portfolio As a result of duration shortening, the Company significantly reduced its interest rate risk with 90% of the fixed maturity portfolio maturing over the next three years.
In addition, distributions of $0.4 million were paid to Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s preferred shareholder during the year ended December 31, 2023. 58 Investment Portfolio As a result of duration shortening, the Company significantly reduced its interest rate risk with approximately 80% of the fixed maturity portfolio maturing over the next three years.
The Global Debt Fund, LP had a fair market value of $17.9 million at December 31, 2024. Trust accounts The Company established trust accounts, which are held by Penn-Patriot Insurance Company, to collateralize exposure it had to certain third-party ceding companies. The Company believes that Penn-Patriot Insurance Company will have sufficient liquidity to pay claims prospectively.
The Global Debt Fund, LP had a fair market value of $9.3 million at December 31, 2025. Trust accounts The Company established trust accounts, which are held by Penn-Patriot Insurance Company, to collateralize exposure it had to certain third party ceding companies. The Company believes that Penn-Patriot Insurance Company will have sufficient liquidity to pay claims prospectively.
See Note 5 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for an analysis of total investment return on a pre-tax basis for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022. 56 Corporate and Other Operating Expenses Corporate expenses consist of outside legal fees, other professional fees, directors’ fees, management fees & advisory fees, salaries and benefits for holding company personnel, development costs for new products, impairment losses, and taxes incurred which are not directly related to operations.
See Note 5 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for an analysis of total investment return on a pre-tax basis for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. 51 Corporate Expenses Corporate expenses consist of outside legal fees, other professional fees, directors’ fees, management fees & advisory fees, salaries and benefits for holding company personnel, development costs for new products, impairment losses, and taxes incurred which are not directly related to operations.
See Note 21 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for a discussion of the Company’s dividend capacity. However, the Company’s future capital requirements depend on many factors, including the amount of premium it writes, the amount of loss reserves by lines of business, and catastrophe exposure.
See Note 19 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for a discussion of the Company’s dividend capacity. However, the Company’s future capital requirements depend on many factors, including the amount of premiums it writes, the amount of loss reserves by lines of business, and catastrophe exposure.
Any future expected loss on the related unearned premium is recorded first by impairing the unamortized acquisition costs on the related unearned premium followed by an increase to losses and loss adjustment expense reserves on additional expected loss in excess of unamortized acquisition costs. The Company calculates deferred acquisition costs for Penn-America and Non-Core Operations separately by distribution lines.
Any future expected loss on the related unearned premium is recorded first by impairing the unamortized acquisition costs on the related unearned premium followed by an increase to losses and loss adjustment expense reserves on additional expected loss in excess of unamortized acquisition costs. The Company calculates deferred acquisition costs for Belmont Core and Belmont Non-Core separately by distribution lines.
With a shorter duration, the investment portfolio is well positioned to increase book yield by investing maturities in higher yielding bonds. At December 31, 2024, the Company's embedded book yield on its fixed maturities, not including cash, was 4.4% compared with 4.0% at December 31, 2023 and 3.5% at December 31, 2022.
With a shorter duration, the investment portfolio is positioned to increase book yield by investing maturities in higher yielding bonds. At December 31, 2025, the Company's embedded book yield on its fixed maturities, not including cash, was 4.3% compared with 4.4% at December 31, 2024 and 4.0% at December 31, 2023.
The Series A Cumulative Fixed Rate Perpetual Preferred Shares are redeemable at the discretion of Global Indemnity Group, LLC after five years or at the discretion of the holders upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the Series A Preferred Share Designation) of Global Indemnity Group, LLC.
The Series A Cumulative Fixed Rate Perpetual Preferred Shares are redeemable at the discretion of Global Indemnity Group, LLC or at the discretion of the holders upon the occurrence of a change of control (as defined in the Series A Preferred Share Designation) of Global Indemnity Group, LLC.
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.
These non-GAAP financial measures or ratios should not be considered as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measures or ratios and do not reflect the overall underwriting profitability of the Company.
In order to meet its current short-term and long-term needs, its principal sources of cash include investment income, interest and principal payments on intercompany debt with Belmont Holdings GX, Inc., reimbursement for equity awards granted to employees of Belmont Holdings GX, Inc. and Penn-America Underwriters, LLC.
In order to meet its current short-term and long-term needs, its principal sources of cash include investment income, interest and principal payments on intercompany debt with Belmont Holdings GX, Inc., and reimbursement for equity awards granted to employees of Belmont Holdings GX, Inc. and Katalyx Holdings LLC.
Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s current short-term and long-term liquidity needs include but are not limited to the payment of corporate expenses, distributions to shareholders, and share repurchases.
Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s current short-term and long-term liquidity needs include but are not limited to the payment of corporate expenses, distributions to shareholders, capital contributions to subsidiaries, and share repurchases.
Factors affecting loss frequency include, but are not limited to, the effectiveness of loss controls and safety programs and changes in economic activity or weather patterns. Factors affecting loss severity include, but are not limited to, changes in policy limits and deductibles, rate of inflation, and judicial interpretations.
Factors affecting loss frequency include, but are not limited to, the effectiveness of loss controls and safety programs and changes in economic activity or weather patterns. Factors affecting loss severity include, but are not limited to, changes in policy limits and deductibles, rate of inflation, judicial interpretations, and unexpectedly large damage awards.
See Note 10 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for further information surrounding the Company’s reinsurance receivable balances and collectability as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
See Note 9 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for further information surrounding the Company’s reinsurance receivable balances and collectability as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
In addition, Penn-Patriot Insurance Company, Penn-America Insurance Company, and United National Insurance Company received approval from their respective state insurance departments for distributions of investments in subsidiaries related to the Company’s reorganization completed in December 2024.
In conjunction with this, Penn-Patriot Insurance Company, Penn-America Insurance Company, and United National Insurance Company received approval from their respective state insurance departments for distributions of investments in subsidiaries related to the Company’s reorganization completed in December 2024.
For further discussion about the Company’s business divisions, see “General – Business Segments – Insurance Operations” in Item 1 of Part I of this report. 41 Each of the Company’s business divisions contain both long-tail and short-tail exposures. Every reserve category is analyzed by the Company’s actuaries each quarter. Management is responsible for the final determination of loss reserve selections.
For further discussion about the Company’s business divisions, see “Business Segments” in Item 1 of Part I of this report. Each of the Company’s business divisions contain both long-tail and short-tail exposures. Every reserve category is analyzed by the Company’s actuaries each quarter. Management is responsible for the final determination of loss reserve selections.
The fixed income portfolio currently has a duration of 0.8 years. 59 As of December 31, 2024, the Company also had future funding commitments of $14.2 million related to investments. Since the investment period has concluded, the Company does not expect any capital calls will be made prospectively.
The fixed income portfolio currently has a duration of 1.0 years. As of December 31, 2025, the Company also had future funding commitments of $11.2 million related to investments. Since the investment period has concluded, the Company does not expect any capital calls will be made prospectively.
Based on the standards currently adopted, the policyholders’ surplus of each of the insurance companies is in excess of the prescribed minimum company action level risk-based capital requirements. Sources of operating funds consist primarily of net written premiums and investment income. Funds are used primarily to pay claims and operating expenses and to purchase investments.
Based on the standards currently adopted, the policyholders’ surplus of each of the insurance companies is in excess of the prescribed minimum company action level risk-based capital requirements. 56 Sources of operating cash consist primarily of net written premiums and investment income which are used to pay claims, underwriting expenses and corporate expenses.
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 Penn-America segment may be obscured by prior accident year adjustments.
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.
The Penn-America Underwriters, LLC Holding Group is responsible for agency/distribution services, marketing and sales, underwriting, product management including pricing, policy operations, billings and collections, claims, IT development, service and support, and enterprise data and analytics.
The Katalyx Holdings group is responsible for agency/distribution services, marketing and sales, underwriting, product management including pricing, policy operations, billings and collections, claims, IT development, service and support, and enterprise data and analytics.
The Company evaluates the performance of these segments based on gross and net written premiums, revenues in the form of net earned premiums, and expenses in the form of (1) net losses and loss adjustment expenses, (2) net commission expenses, and (3) other underwriting expenses.
The Company evaluates the performance of these segments based on gross and net written premiums, revenues in the form of net earned premiums, commission and service fee income, and policy and installment fee income, and expenses in the form of (1) net losses and loss adjustment expenses, (2) net commission expenses, and (3) other operating expenses.
The dividend limitations imposed by state laws are based on the statutory financial results of each insurance company that are determined by using statutory accounting practices that differ in various respects from accounting principles used in financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP.
The dividend limitations imposed by state laws are based on the statutory financial results of each insurance company that are determined by using statutory accounting practices that differ in various respects from accounting principles used in financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP. See “Regulation—Statutory Accounting Principles” in Item 1 of Part I of this report.
The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, including, but not limited to, the impact of legislative or regulatory actions, the impact of natural or man-made disasters, the sufficiency of the Company’s reserves, the impact of emerging claims issues, adverse capital market developments impacting investment performance, ability to effectively start-up or integrate new product opportunities, adverse effect of cyber-attacks, and other factors described in the section captioned “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this report.
The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements, such as the Company’s ability to execute on its strategy following its corporate reorganization, is subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, including, but not limited to, the impact of legislative or regulatory actions, the impact of natural or man-made disasters, the sufficiency of the Company’s reserves, the impact of emerging claims issues, adverse capital market developments impacting investment performance, ability to effectively start-up or integrate new product opportunities, such as the ability to successfully integrate and develop acquired businesses and to establish a reinsurance agency, adverse effect of cyber-attacks, and other factors described in the section captioned “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this report.
A valuation allowance would be based on all available information including the Company’s assessment of uncertain tax positions and projections 46 of future taxable income from each tax-paying component in each jurisdiction, principally derived from business plans and available tax planning strategies.
A valuation allowance would be based on all available information including the Company’s assessment of uncertain tax positions and projections of future taxable income from each tax-paying component in each jurisdiction, principally derived from business plans and available tax planning strategies. There are no valuation allowances as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Its principal asset is its ownership in the shares of Belmont Holdings GX, Inc., an insurance holding company that owns the insurance companies: United National Insurance Company, Diamond State Insurance Company, Penn-America Insurance Company, Penn-Star Insurance Company, and Penn-Patriot Insurance Company, and Penn-America Underwriters, LLC, an agency and specialized service holding company.
Its principal assets are its ownership in the shares of (i) Belmont Holdings GX, Inc., an insurance holding company that owns the following insurance companies: United National Insurance Company, Diamond State Insurance Company, Penn-America Insurance Company, Penn-Star Insurance Company, and Penn-Patriot Insurance Company, and (ii) Katalyx Holdings LLC, an agency and specialized service holding company.
(2) Does not include reinsurance receivables on paid losses. The Company regularly reviews these estimates and, based on new developments and information, includes adjustments of the estimated ultimate liability in the operating results for the periods in which the adjustments are made.
The Company regularly reviews these estimates and, based on new developments and information, includes adjustments of the estimated ultimate liability in the operating results for the periods in which the adjustments are made.
The factors included, but were not limited to, the historical pattern and volatility of the actuarial indications, the sensitivity of the actuarial indications to changes in paid and incurred loss patterns, the consistency of claims handling processes, the consistency of case reserving practices, changes in the Company’s pricing and underwriting, and overall pricing and underwriting trends in the insurance market. 43 Management’s best estimate at December 31, 2024 was recorded as the loss reserve.
The factors included, but were not limited to, the historical pattern and volatility of the actuarial indications, the sensitivity of the actuarial indications to changes in paid and incurred loss patterns, the consistency of claims handling processes, the consistency of case reserving practices, changes in the Company’s pricing and underwriting, and overall pricing and underwriting trends in the insurance market.
See Note 7 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for further information about the fair value hierarchy and the Company’s assets that are accounted for at fair value.
The reported value of financial instruments not carried at fair value, principally cash and cash equivalents, approximate fair value. See Note 6 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for further information about the fair value hierarchy and the Company’s assets that are accounted for at fair value.
A reserve category can be a line of business such as commercial automobile liability, or it can be a particular type of claim such as construction defect. The reserves within a reserve category level are characterized as long-tail or short-tail.
A reserve category can be a line of business such as commercial automobile physical damage, or it can be a particular type of claim such as asbestos or catastrophic events. The reserves within a reserve category level are characterized as long-tail or 40 short-tail.
See “Regulation—Statutory Accounting Principles.” Key differences relate to, among other items, deferred acquisition costs, limitations on deferred income taxes, reserve calculation assumptions and surplus notes.
Key 55 differences relate to, among other items, deferred acquisition costs, limitations on deferred income taxes, reserve calculation assumptions and surplus notes.
The Company applies a more likely than not recognition threshold for all tax uncertainties, only allowing the recognition of those tax benefits that have a greater than 50% likelihood of being sustained upon examination by relevant taxing authorities.
This could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity. The Company applies a more likely than not recognition threshold for all tax uncertainties, only allowing the recognition of those tax benefits that have a greater than 50% likelihood of being sustained upon examination by relevant taxing authorities.
The Company cannot provide assurance that the results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon such statements.
The Company cannot provide assurance that the results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
Book yield on the fixed maturities portfolio increased to 4.4% at December 31, 2024 from 4.0% at December 31, 2023. • On August 1, 2024, AM Best affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) for the U.S. operating subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Group, LLC. 2024 Consolidated Financial Condition • Total cash and investments of $1.4 billion at December 31, 2024 increased 3.6% compared to December 31, 2023; fixed maturities and cash comprise 97% of total investments. • Total assets of $1.7 billion at December 31, 2024 and 2023. • No debt at December 31, 2024 and 2023. • Since the Company's initial public offering in 2003, the total capital returned to shareholders was $629.1 million, comprising $522.2 million of share repurchases and $106.8 million of distributions / dividends.
Excluding California Wildfires, net income was $37.3 million or $2.59 per share in 2025. • On August 8, 2025, AM Best affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) for the U.S. operating subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Group, LLC. 2025 Consolidated Financial Condition • Total cash and investments of $1.4 billion at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024; fixed maturities and cash comprise 98% of total investments. • Total assets of $1.7 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. • No debt at December 31, 2025 and 2024. 39 • Since the Company's initial public offering in 2003, the total capital returned to shareholders was $649.5 million, comprising $522.2 million of share repurchases and $127.3 million of distributions / dividends.
As claims continue to settle and the volume of paid losses increases, the Company's actuaries may assign additional weight to the Paid Development method.
As claims continue to settle and the volume of paid losses increases, the Company's actuaries may assign additional weight to the Paid Development method, especially if case reserve adequacy has changed over time.
See Note 5 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for the specific methodologies and significant assumptions used by asset class as well as an analysis of the Company’s securities with gross unrealized losses as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. 45 Fair Value Measurements The Company categorizes its invested assets that are accounted for at fair value in the consolidated statements into a fair value hierarchy.
See Note 5 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for the specific methodologies and significant assumptions used by asset class as well as an analysis of the Company’s securities with gross unrealized losses as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
The Company’s expenses include losses and loss adjustment expenses, net commission expenses, and other underwriting expenses, corporate and other operating expenses, interest, investment expenses, and income taxes. Losses and loss adjustment expenses are estimated by management and reflect the Company’s best estimate of ultimate losses and costs arising during the reporting period and revisions of prior period estimates.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses are estimated by management and reflect the Company’s best estimate of ultimate losses and costs arising during the reporting period and revisions of prior period estimates.
The NAIC has risk-based capital standards that are designed to identify property and casualty insurers that may be inadequately capitalized based on the inherent risks of each insurer’s assets and liabilities and mix of net written premiums. Insurers falling below a calculated threshold may be subject to varying degrees of regulatory action.
Policyholders’ surplus is calculated by subtracting total liabilities from total assets. The NAIC has risk-based capital standards that are designed to identify property and casualty insurers that may be inadequately capitalized based on the inherent risks of each insurer’s assets and liabilities and mix of net written premiums.
The Company also reviews assumed reinsurance segments each quarter by treaty and treaty year which is comprised primarily of long-tailed business. To manage its Insurance Operations, the Company's insurance products target specific, defined groups of insureds with customized coverage to meet their needs.
The Company also reviews assumed reinsurance reserve categories each quarter by groups of similar treaties and treaty year which has historically comprised primarily of long-tailed business. Recent active business has included more short-tail exposures than in the past. To manage its insurance operations, the Company's insurance products target specific, defined groups of insureds with customized coverage to meet their needs.
(2) The expense ratio is a GAAP financial measure that is calculated by dividing the sum of acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses by net earned premiums.
(3) The expense ratio is a GAAP financial measure that is calculated by dividing the sum of acquisition costs and other operating expenses excluding distribution expenses by net earned premiums. (4) The combined ratio is a GAAP financial measure and is the sum of the Company’s loss and expense ratios.
The Company’s forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report or as of the date they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. 63
The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. 61
A breakout of the Company’s gross and net reserves as of December 31, 2024 is as follows: Gross Reserves (Dollars in thousands) Case IBNR (1) Total Penn-America $ 146,261 $ 298,925 $ 445,186 Non-Core Operations 104,145 251,060 355,205 Total $ 250,406 $ 549,985 $ 800,391 Net Reserves (2) (Dollars in thousands) Case IBNR (1) Total Penn-America $ 146,197 $ 289,955 $ 436,152 Non-Core Operations 67,055 236,430 303,485 Total $ 213,252 $ 526,385 $ 739,637 (1) Losses incurred but not reported, including the expected future emergence of case reserves.
A breakout of the Company’s gross and net reserves are as follows: December 31, 2025 Gross Reserves Net Reserves (2) (Dollars in thousands) Case IBNR (1) Total Case IBNR (1) Total Belmont Core $ 153,062 $ 308,084 $ 461,146 $ 152,468 $ 300,278 $ 452,746 Belmont Non-Core 102,432 186,613 289,045 71,673 164,874 236,547 Total $ 255,494 $ 494,697 $ 750,191 $ 224,141 $ 465,152 $ 689,293 December 31, 2024 Gross Reserves Net Reserves (2) (Dollars in thousands) Case IBNR (1) Total Case IBNR (1) Total Belmont Core $ 146,261 $ 298,925 $ 445,186 $ 146,197 $ 289,955 $ 436,152 Belmont Non-Core 104,145 251,060 355,205 67,055 236,430 303,485 Total $ 250,406 $ 549,985 $ 800,391 $ 213,252 $ 526,385 $ 739,637 (1) Losses incurred but not reported, including the expected future emergence of case reserves.
In addition, the Company periodically reviews opportunities related to business acquisitions and as a result, liquidity may arise in the future. Belmont Holdings Inc. is dependent on dividends from its insurance subsidiaries which are restricted by statute as to the amount of dividends that they may pay without the prior approval of regulatory authorities.
Belmont Holdings GX, Inc. is dependent on dividends from its insurance subsidiaries which are restricted by statute as to the amount of dividends that they may pay without the prior approval of regulatory authorities.
With respect to bonds, the Company’s credit exposure limit for each issuer varies with the issuer’s credit quality. The allocation between taxable and tax-exempt bonds is determined based on market conditions and tax considerations.
The Company’s investment policy allows the Company to invest in taxable and tax-exempt fixed income investments as well as publicly traded and private equity investments. With respect to bonds, the Company’s credit exposure limit for each issuer varies with the issuer’s credit quality. The allocation between taxable and tax-exempt bonds is determined based on market conditions and tax considerations.
To the extent that the Company needs to raise additional funds, any equity or debt financing for this purpose, if available at all, may be on terms that are not favorable to the Company. If the Company cannot obtain adequate capital, its business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
To the extent that the Company needs to raise additional funds, any equity or debt financing for this purpose, if available at all, may be on terms that are not favorable to the Company.
Distributions On March 6, 2025, the Board of Directors approved a dividend rate of $0.35 per common share payable on March 28, 2025 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 21, 2025. As of March 11, 2025, there were 14,258,199 shares outstanding.
Distributions On March 5, 2026, the Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.35 per common share payable on March 30, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 20, 2026. As of March 10, 2026, there were 14,350,839 shares outstanding.
There are no valuation allowances as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. The deferred tax asset balance is analyzed regularly by management. This assessment requires significant judgment and considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of carryforward periods, and tax planning strategies and/or actions.
The deferred tax asset balance is analyzed regularly by management. This assessment requires significant judgment and considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of carryforward periods, and tax planning strategies and/or actions. Based on these analyses, the Company has determined that its deferred tax asset is recoverable.
The actuarial methods used to project ultimate losses for both long-tail and short-tail reserve categories include, but are not limited to, the following: • Paid Development method; • Incurred Development method; • Expected Loss Ratio method; • Bornhuetter-Ferguson method using premiums and paid loss; • Bornhuetter-Ferguson method using premiums and incurred loss; and • Average Loss method.
The methods include, but are not limited to, the following: • Paid Development method; • Incurred Development method; • Expected Loss Ratio method; • Bornhuetter-Ferguson method using premiums and paid loss; • Bornhuetter-Ferguson method using premiums and incurred loss; and • Average Loss method.
Intercompany Pooling Arrangement The Company’s U.S. insurance companies participate in an intercompany pooling arrangement whereby premiums, losses, and expenses are shared pro rata amongst the U.S. insurance companies. Prior to completion of the sale of American Reliable, American Reliable comprised 30% of the pool.
Capital Resources Intercompany Pooling Arrangement The Company’s U.S. insurance companies participate in an intercompany pooling arrangement whereby premiums, losses, and expenses are shared pro rata amongst the U.S. insurance companies.
The structured bonds have conditional prepayment rates and bonds with a set maturity date. Changes in interest rates can cause principal payments on structured bonds to extend or shorten which can impact duration.
Changes in interest rates can cause principal payments on structured bonds to extend or shorten which can impact duration.
The reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash provided by operations is generally influenced by the following: • the fact that the Company collects premiums, net of commissions, in advance of losses paid; • the timing of the Company’s settlements with its reinsurers; and • the timing of the Company’s loss payments.
The reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities is generally influenced by the following: • the timing of the Company’s collection of premiums and payment of commissions; • the timing of the Company’s settlements with its reinsurers; and • the timing of the Company’s payments of net losses and loss adjustment expenses.
In accordance with accounting guidance for insurance enterprises, the method followed in computing such amounts limits them to amounts recoverable from premium to be earned, related investment income, losses and loss adjustment expenses, and certain other costs expected to be incurred as the premium is earned.
The excess of the Company’s costs of acquiring new and renewal insurance and reinsurance contracts over the related ceding commissions earned from reinsurers is capitalized as deferred acquisition costs and amortized over the period in which the related premiums are earned. 45 In accordance with accounting guidance for insurance enterprises, the method followed in computing such amounts limits them to amounts recoverable from premium to be earned, related investment income, losses and loss adjustment expenses, and certain other costs expected to be incurred as the premium is earned.
The method requires analysis of all the factors that need to be reviewed for the Expected Loss Ratio and Incurred Development methods. The Average Loss method multiplies a projected number of ultimate incurred claims by an estimated ultimate average loss for each accident year to produce ultimate loss estimates.
The Average Loss method multiplies a projected number of ultimate incurred claims by an estimated ultimate average loss for each accident year to produce ultimate loss estimates.
Please see Note 12 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for further discussion on prior accident year development. The current accident year loss ratio improved by 1.0 points to 56.4% in 2024 from 57.4% in 2023.
Please see Note 11 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this report for further discussion on prior accident year development.