10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2020

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period from                to               

001-34809

Commission File Number

GLOBAL INDEMNITY LIMITED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Cayman Islands	98-1304287
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

27 HOSPITAL ROAD

GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN

KY1-9008

Cayman Islands

(Address of principal executive office including zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (345) 949-0100

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrant was required to submit such files.).  Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or emerging growth company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.:

Large accelerated filer	☐;	Accelerated filer	☒;
Non-accelerated filer	☐;	Smaller reporting company	☐;
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.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ☐ No ☒

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
A Ordinary Shares	GBLI	NASDAQ Global Select Market
7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045	GBLIZ	NASDAQ Global Select Market
7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047	GBLIL	NASDAQ Global Select Market

As of July 28, 2020, the registrant had outstanding 10,213,436 A Ordinary Shares and 4,133,366 B Ordinary Shares.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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	PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.		Financial Statements:	3
		Consolidated Balance Sheets As of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2019	3
		Consolidated Statements of Operations Quarters and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) and June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)	4
		Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Quarters and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) and June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)	5
		Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity Quarters and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) and June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)	6
		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) and June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)	7
		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	8
Item 2.		Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	49
Item 3.		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	70
Item 4.		Controls and Procedures	70
	PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.		Legal Proceedings	71
Item 1A.		Risk Factors	71
Item 2.		Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	71
Item 3.		Defaults Upon Senior Securities	71
Item 4.		Mine Safety Disclosures	71
Item 5.		Other Information	71
Item 6.		Exhibits	72
Signature			73

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

GLOBAL INDEMNITY LIMITED

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share amounts)

	(Unaudited) June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Fixed maturities:
Available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $1,236,356 and $1,231,568; net of allowance of: 2020 - $0)	$	1,280,116		$	1,253,159
Equity securities, at fair value		220,184			263,104
Other invested assets		35,463			47,279
Total investments		1,535,763			1,563,542
Cash and cash equivalents		76,393			44,271
Premiums receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $2,931 at June 30, 2020		125,300			118,035
Reinsurance receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of $8,992 at June 30, 2020		91,089			83,938
Funds held by ceding insurers		47,820			48,580
Federal income taxes receivable		5,511			10,989
Deferred federal income taxes		33,967			31,077
Deferred acquisition costs		70,119			70,677
Intangible assets		21,227			21,491
Goodwill		6,521			6,521
Prepaid reinsurance premiums		15,854			16,716
Receivable for securities sold		21,252			—
Other assets		62,332			60,048
Total assets	$	2,113,148		$	2,075,885
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	651,073		$	630,181
Unearned premiums		314,061			314,861
Ceded balances payable		23,660			20,404
Payable for securities purchased		—			850
Contingent commissions		8,676			11,928
Debt		297,730			296,640
Other liabilities		82,754			74,212
Total liabilities		1,377,954			1,349,076
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)		—			—
Shareholders’ equity:
Ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value, 900,000,000 ordinary shares authorized; A ordinary shares issued: 10,333,540 and 10,282,277 respectively; A ordinary shares outstanding: 10,213,436 and 10,167,056, respectively; B ordinary shares issued and outstanding: 4,133,366 and 4,133,366, respectively		2			2
Additional paid-in capital		445,173			442,403
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes		37,693			17,609
Retained earnings		256,442			270,768
A ordinary shares in treasury, at cost: 120,104 and 115,221 shares, respectively		(4,116	)		(3,973	)
Total shareholders’ equity		735,194			726,809
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	2,113,148		$	2,075,885

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

	(Unaudited) Quarters Ended June 30,					(Unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020			2019		2020			2019
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	164,549		$	179,321	$	320,273		$	321,522
Net written premiums	$	147,264		$	159,069	$	286,376		$	282,485
Net earned premiums	$	141,847		$	128,201	$	286,315		$	250,290
Net investment income (loss)		(2,359	)		13,826		7,770			21,045
Net realized investment gains (losses):
Other than temporary impairment losses on investments		—			—		—			(1,897	)
Other net realized investment gains (losses)		38,507			3,590		(29,655	)		15,877
Total net realized investment gains (losses)		38,507			3,590		(29,655	)		13,980
Other income		766			522		931			1,010
Total revenues		178,761			146,139		265,361			286,325
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		67,297			70,075		144,944			128,396
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		53,578			50,534		109,990			100,277
Corporate and other operating expenses		8,618			4,639		12,841			7,844
Interest expense		4,712			5,042		9,577			10,065
Income (loss) before income taxes		44,556			15,849		(11,991	)		39,743
Income tax expense (benefit)		7,005			1,186		(4,964	)		5,480
Net income (loss)	$	37,551		$	14,663	$	(7,027	)	$	34,263
Per share data:
Net income (loss) (1)
Basic	$	2.63		$	1.03	$	(0.49	)	$	2.42
Diluted	$	2.61		$	1.02	$	(0.49	)	$	2.39
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding
Basic		14,275,500			14,187,276		14,262,525			14,170,689
Diluted		14,389,400			14,331,286		14,262,525			14,324,614
Cash dividends declared per share	$	0.25		$	0.25	$	0.50		$	0.50

(1) For the six months ended June 30, 2020, weighted average shares outstanding – basic was used to calculate diluted earnings per share due to a net loss for the period.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands)

	(Unaudited) Quarters Ended June 30,						(Unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020			2019			2020			2019
Net income (loss)	$	37,551		$	14,663		$	(7,027	)	$	34,263
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gain		33,229			18,677			31,196			39,462
Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)		—			(1	)		—			(2	)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (loss)		(9,388	)		(3,740	)		(11,101	)		(1,818	)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)		1,292			(63	)		(11	)		131
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		25,133			14,873			20,084			37,773
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	62,684		$	29,536		$	13,057		$	72,036

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(In thousands, except share amounts)

	(Unaudited) Quarters Ended June 30,						(Unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020			2019			2020			2019
Number of A ordinary shares issued:
Number at beginning of period		10,305,404			10,223,976			10,282,277			10,171,954
Ordinary shares issued / (forfeited) under share incentive plans		(346	)		—			(346	)		36,180
Ordinary shares issued to directors		28,482			15,544			51,609			31,386
Number at end of period		10,333,540			10,239,520			10,333,540			10,239,520
Number of B ordinary shares issued:
Number at beginning and end of period		4,133,366			4,133,366			4,133,366			4,133,366
Par value of A ordinary shares:
Number at beginning and end of period	$	1		$	1		$	1		$	1
Par value of B ordinary shares:
Balance at beginning and end of period	$	1		$	1		$	1		$	1
Additional paid-in capital:
Balance at beginning of period	$	443,641		$	438,783		$	442,403		$	438,182
Share compensation plans		1,532			924			2,770			1,525
Balance at end of period	$	445,173		$	439,707		$	445,173		$	439,707
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of deferred income tax:
Balance at beginning of period	$	12,560		$	1,669		$	17,609		$	(21,231	)
Other comprehensive income:
Change in unrealized holding gains		23,841			14,937			20,095			37,644
Change in other than temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income		—			(1	)		—			(2	)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains  (losses)		1,292			(63	)		(11	)		131
Other comprehensive income		25,133			14,873			20,084			37,773
Balance at end of period	$	37,693		$	16,542		$	37,693		$	16,542
Retained earnings:
Balance at beginning of period	$	222,549		$	231,176		$	270,768		$	215,132
Cumulative effect adjustment resulting from adoption of new accounting guidance		—			—			—			(5	)
Net income (loss)		37,551			14,663			(7,027	)		34,263
Dividends to shareholders ($0.25 per share per quarter in 2020 and 2019)		(3,658	)		(3,605	)		(7,299	)		(7,156	)
Balance at end of period	$	256,442		$	242,234		$	256,442		$	242,234
Number of treasury shares:
Number at beginning of period		119,945			110,449			115,221			76,642
A ordinary shares purchased		—			—			4,724			27,028
Retirement of shares		159			—			159			6,779
Number at end of period		120,104			110,449			120,104			110,449
Treasury shares, at cost:
Balance at beginning of period	$	(4,116	)	$	(3,975	)	$	(3,973	)	$	(3,026	)
A ordinary shares purchased, at cost		—			2			(143	)		(947	)
Balance at end of period	$	(4,116	)	$	(3,973	)	$	(4,116	)	$	(3,973	)
Total shareholders’ equity	$	735,194		$	694,512		$	735,194		$	694,512

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

	(Unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020			2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(7,027	)	$	34,263
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Amortization and depreciation		3,463			3,527
Amortization of debt issuance costs		132			132
Restricted stock and stock option expense		2,769			1,525
Deferred federal income taxes		(4,964	)		5,498
Amortization of bond premium and discount, net		2,941			2,291
Net realized investment (gains) loss		29,655			(13,980	)
Equity in the earnings of equity method limited liability investments		11,489			431
Changes in:
Premiums receivable, net		(7,265	)		(32,970	)
Reinsurance receivables, net		(7,151	)		48,020
Funds held by ceding insurers		749			7,749
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses		20,892			(71,258	)
Unearned premiums		(800	)		30,846
Ceded balances payable		3,256			2,465
Other assets and liabilities, net		625			(12,852	)
Contingent commissions		(3,252	)		(2,533	)
Federal income tax receivable/payable		5,478			(268	)
Deferred acquisition costs, net		558			(7,371	)
Prepaid reinsurance premiums		862			1,350
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities		52,410			(3,135	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities		427,111			569,529
Proceeds from sale of equity securities		378,915			167,028
Proceeds from maturity of fixed maturities		15,651			95,994
Proceeds from other invested assets		623			2,349
Amounts paid in connection with derivatives		(20,060	)		(8,022	)
Purchases of fixed maturities		(457,841	)		(573,878	)
Purchases of equity securities		(358,085	)		(284,984	)
Purchases of other invested assets		(297	)		(3,500	)
Net cash used for investing activities		(13,983	)		(35,484	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings (repayments) under margin borrowing facility		958			3,409
Dividends paid to shareholders		(7,120	)		(7,125	)
Purchases of A ordinary shares		(143	)		(947	)
Net cash used for financing activities		(6,305	)		(4,663	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		32,122			(43,282	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		44,271			99,497
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	76,393		$	56,215

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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1. Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

Global Indemnity Limited (“Global Indemnity” or “the Company”) was incorporated on February 9, 2016 and is domiciled in the Cayman Islands.  On November 7, 2016, Global Indemnity replaced Global Indemnity plc as the ultimate parent company as a result of a redomestication transaction.  The Company’s A ordinary shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol GBLI. 

The Company manages its business through four business segments:  Commercial Specialty, Specialty Property, Farm, Ranch, & Stable, and Reinsurance Operations.  The Company’s Commercial Specialty segment offers specialty property and casualty insurance products in the excess and surplus lines marketplace.  The Company manages Commercial Specialty by differentiating them into four product classifications: 1) Penn-America, which markets property and general liability products to small commercial businesses through a select network of wholesale general agents with specific binding authority; 2) United National, which markets insurance products for targeted insured segments, including specialty products, such as property, general liability, and professional lines through program administrators with specific binding authority; 3) Diamond State, which markets property, casualty, and professional lines products, which are developed by the Company’s underwriting department by individuals with expertise in those lines of business, through wholesale brokers and also markets through program administrators having specific binding authority; and 4) Vacant Express, which primarily insures dwellings which are currently vacant, undergoing renovation, or are under construction and is marketed through aggregators, brokers, and retail agents. These product classifications comprise the Company’s Commercial Specialty business segment and are not considered individual business segments because each product has similar economic characteristics, distribution, and coverage. The Company’s Specialty Property segment offers specialty personal lines property and casualty insurance products through general and specialty agents with specific binding authority on an admitted basis.  The Company’s Farm, Ranch, & Stable segment provides specialized property and casualty coverage including Commercial Farm Auto and Excess/Umbrella Coverage for the agriculture industry as well as specialized insurance products for the equine mortality and equine major medical industry on an admitted basis.  These insurance products are sold through wholesalers and retail agents, with a selected number having specific binding authority. Collectively, the Company’s U.S. insurance subsidiaries are licensed in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Commercial Specialty, Specialty Property, and Farm, Ranch, & Stable segments comprise the Company’s U.S. Insurance Operations (“Insurance Operations”).   The Company’s Reinsurance Operations consist solely of the operations of its Bermuda-based wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Indemnity Reinsurance Company, Ltd. (“Global Indemnity Reinsurance”).  Global Indemnity Reinsurance is a treaty reinsurer of specialty property and casualty insurance and reinsurance companies.  The Company’s Reinsurance Operations segment provides reinsurance solutions through brokers and primary writers including insurance and reinsurance companies.

The interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but have been prepared in conformity with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), which differs in certain respects from those principles followed in reports to insurance regulatory authorities.  The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, of a normal recurring nature and are necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods.  Results of operations for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results of a full year.  The accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Global Indemnity and its wholly owned subsidiaries.  All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

2.Proposed Redomestication

On June 23, 2020, the Company announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a plan to redomesticate Global Indemnity Limited and its Bermuda subsidiary, Global Indemnity Reinsurance Company, Ltd., to the United States (the “redomestication plan”). The Board also approved the filing of a preliminary proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with a special meeting of the Company’s shareholders that will be called to consider

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and approve the redomestication plan.  The preliminary proxy was filed on June 23, 2020 and the definitive proxy statement was filed on July 23, 2020.  The redomestication plan is also awaiting regulatory approval.

If the Company’s shareholders approve the redomestication plan at the August 25, 2020 scheme meeting and extraordinary general meeting and regulatory approval is received, Global Indemnity Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (that will be taxed as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes), will replace the Company, a Cayman Islands corporation, as the publicly listed parent company of the Company’s affiliated group, and the business of the Company’s Bermuda subsidiary will be assumed by the Company’s existing U.S. insurance company subsidiaries. Pursuant to the redomestication plan, the Company’s class A ordinary shares outstanding at the scheme record time (expected to be 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on August 27, 2020 (the “Scheme Record Time”)) will be converted on a one-for-one basis into class A common shares of the new publicly listed parent company, Global Indemnity Group, LLC, that will trade on NASDAQ under the Company’s existing ticker symbol (“GBLI”).  Only for U.S. tax purposes, (i) Global Indemnity Group, LLC will be treated as a partnership and (ii) shareholders of Global Indemnity Group, LLC will be treated as partners in such partnership.  

If approved by its shareholders and regulatory approval is received, the Company anticipates that the redomestication will close on or around 12:01am (Eastern Time) on August 28, 2020.

The Company does not expect a material impact to its financial position as a result of the proposed redomestication.

3. Investments

The Company implemented new accounting guidance on January 1, 2020 related to the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments.  For financial assets held at amortized cost basis, the new guidance requires a forward-looking methodology for in-scope financial assets that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of information for credit loss estimates, including historical experience, current economic conditions and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the financial asset.  For available for sale debt securities, credit losses are still measured similar to the old guidance; however, the new guidance requires that credit losses be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down of the amortized cost basis of the impaired security and allows for the reversal of credit losses in the current period net income.  Any impairments related to factors other than credit losses continue to be recorded through other comprehensive income, net of taxes.

The Company elected the practical expedient to exclude accrued interest from both the fair value and the amortized cost basis of the available for sale debt securities for the purposes of identifying and measuring an impairment and to not measure an allowance for credit losses for accrued interest receivables.  Accrued interest receivable is written off through net realized investment gains (losses) at the time the issuer of the bond defaults or is expected to default on payment.  The Company made an accounting policy election to present the accrued interest receivable balance with other assets on the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position.  Accrued interest receivable was $6.2 million and $7.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.    

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed maturities securities were as follows as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

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(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Allowance for Credit Losses		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
As of June 30, 2020
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	216,051	$	—	$	7,128	$	(88	)	$	223,091
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		62,054		—		2,329		(125	)		64,258
Mortgage-backed securities		371,701		—		9,975		(1,245	)		380,431
Asset-backed securities		130,357		—		1,564		(2,131	)		129,790
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		132,139		—		8,574		(1,157	)		139,556
Corporate bonds		227,531		—		16,048		(1,398	)		242,181
Foreign corporate bonds		96,523		—		4,684		(398	)		100,809
Total fixed maturities	$	1,236,356	$	—	$	50,302	$	(6,542	)	$	1,280,116

(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
As of December 31, 2019
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	153,906	$	3,580	$	(797	)	$	156,689
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		63,256		853		(271	)		63,838
Mortgage-backed securities		325,448		3,177		(251	)		328,374
Asset-backed securities		168,020		937		(420	)		168,537
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		183,944		4,369		(209	)		188,104
Corporate bonds		239,860		8,478		(79	)		248,259
Foreign corporate bonds		97,134		2,247		(23	)		99,358
Total fixed maturities	$	1,231,568	$	23,641	$	(2,050	)	$	1,253,159

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company’s investments in equity securities consist of the following:

(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Common stock	$	—	$	135,329
Preferred stock		10,747		11,656
Index funds that invest in fixed maturities		209,437		54,648
Index funds that invest in common stock		—		61,471
Total	$	220,184	$	263,104

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company held Fannie Mae mortgage pools that totaled as much as 4.8% and 4.2% of shareholders’ equity, respectively.  Excluding the Fannie Mae pools, U.S. treasuries, agency bonds, index funds, and limited partnerships, the Company did not hold any debt or equity investments in a single issuer in excess of 2% and 3% of shareholders' equity at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed maturities portfolio classified as available for sale at June 30, 2020, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	34,470	$	34,735
Due in one year through five years		239,859		250,425
Due in five years through ten years		235,738		245,852
Due in ten years through fifteen years		25,857		27,580
Due after fifteen years		66,235		71,747
Mortgage-backed securities		371,701		380,431
Asset-backed securities		130,357		129,790
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		132,139		139,556
Total	$	1,236,356	$	1,280,116

The following table contains an analysis of the Company’s fixed income securities with gross unrealized losses that are not deemed to have credit losses, categorized by the period that the securities were in a continuous loss position as of June 30, 2020.  The fair value amounts reported in the table are estimates that are prepared using the process described in Note 5 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report:

	Less than 12 months					12 months or longer					Total (1)
(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	61,459	$	(88	)	$	—	$	—		$	61,459	$	(88	)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		6,172		(125	)		—		—			6,172		(125	)
Mortgage-backed securities		78,836		(1,244	)		31		(1	)		78,867		(1,245	)
Asset-backed securities		42,180		(1,517	)		11,989		(614	)		54,169		(2,131	)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		12,193		(1,050	)		1,060		(107	)		13,253		(1,157	)
Corporate bonds		19,277		(1,398	)		—		—			19,277		(1,398	)
Foreign corporate bonds		10,823		(398	)		—		—			10,823		(398	)
Total fixed maturities	$	230,940	$	(5,820	)	$	13,080	$	(722	)	$	244,020	$	(6,542	)

(1) Fixed maturities in a gross unrealized loss position are comprised of non-credit losses on investment grade securities where management does not intend to sell, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be forced to sell the security before recovery.

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The following table contains an analysis of the Company’s fixed income securities with gross unrealized losses, categorized by the period that the securities were in a continuous loss position as of December 31, 2019.  The fair value amounts reported in the table are estimates that are prepared using the process described in Note 5 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report:  

	Less than 12 months					12 months or longer					Total (1)
(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	35,633	$	(797	)	$	—	$	—		$	35,633	$	(797	)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		27,180		(271	)		—		—			27,180		(271	)
Mortgage-backed securities		93,579		(244	)		902		(7	)		94,481		(251	)
Asset-backed securities		43,402		(167	)		16,152		(253	)		59,554		(420	)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		25,698		(196	)		1,945		(13	)		27,643		(209	)
Corporate bonds		19,407		(79	)		—		—			19,407		(79	)
Foreign corporate bonds		4,822		(20	)		2,035		(3	)		6,857		(23	)
Total fixed maturities	$	249,721	$	(1,774	)	$	21,034	$	(276	)	$	270,755	$	(2,050	)

(1) Fixed maturities in a gross unrealized loss position are comprised of non-credit losses on investment grade securities where management does not intend to sell, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be forced to sell the security before recovery.

The Company regularly performs various analytical valuation procedures with respect to its investments, including reviewing each available for sale debt security in an unrealized loss position to assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost basis has resulted from a credit loss or other factors.  In assessing whether a credit loss exists, the Company compares the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the security to the amortized cost basis of the security.  If the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis of the security, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded.  Subsequent changes in the allowances are recorded in the period of change as either credit loss expense or reversal of credit loss expense.  Any impairments related to factors other than credit losses are recorded through other comprehensive income, net of taxes.  

For fixed maturities, the factors considered in reaching the conclusion that a credit loss exists include, among others, whether:

(1) the extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis;

(2) the issuer is in financial distress;

(3) the investment is secured;

(4) a significant credit rating action occurred;

(5) scheduled interest payments were delayed or missed;

(6) changes in laws or regulations have affected an issuer or industry;

(7) the investment has an unrealized loss and was identified by the Company’s investment manager as an investment to be sold before recovery or maturity;

(8) the investment failed cash flow projection testing to determine if anticipated principal and interest payments will be realized; and

(9) changes in US Treasury rates and/or credit spreads since original purchase to identify whether the unrealized loss is simply due to interest rate movement.

According to accounting guidance for debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company is required to assess whether it has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before the anticipated recovery.  If either of these conditions is met, any allowance for credit losses is written off and the amortized cost basis is written down to the fair value of the fixed maturity security with any incremental impairment reported in earnings.  That new amortized cost basis shall not be adjusted for subsequent recoveries in fair value.

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The following is a description, by asset type, of the methodology and significant inputs that the Company used to measure the amount of credit loss recognized in earnings, if any:

U.S. treasury and agency obligations – As of June 30, 2020, gross unrealized losses related to U.S. treasury and agency obligations were $0.088 million.  To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, macroeconomic and market analysis is conducted in evaluating these securities.  Consideration is given to the interest rate environment, duration and yield curve management of the portfolio, sector allocation and security selection.  Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on U.S. treasury and agency obligations during the period.

Obligations of states and political subdivisions – As of June 30, 2020, gross unrealized losses related to obligations of states and political subdivisions were $0.125 million.  To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, elements that may influence the performance of the municipal bond market are considered in evaluating these securities such as investor expectations, supply and demand patterns, and current versus historical yield and spread relationships. The analysis relies on the output of fixed income credit analysts, as well as dedicated municipal bond analysts who perform extensive in-house fundamental analysis on each issuer, regardless of their rating by the major agencies.  Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on obligations of states and political subdivisions during the period.

Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) – As of June 30, 2020, gross unrealized losses related to mortgage-backed securities were $1.245 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, mortgage-backed securities are modeled to project principal losses under downside, base, and upside scenarios for the economy and home prices.  The primary assumption that drives the security and loan level modeling is the Home Price Index (“HPI”) projection.  These forecasts incorporate not just national macro-economic trends, but also regional impacts to arrive at the most granular and accurate projections.  These assumptions are incorporated into the model as a basis to generate delinquency probabilities, default curves, loss severity curves, and voluntary prepayment curves at the loan level within each deal. The model utilizes HPI-adjusted current LTV, payment history, loan terms, loan modification history, and borrower characteristics as inputs to generate expected cash flows and principal loss for each bond under various scenarios.  Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on mortgage-backed securities during the period.

Asset backed securities (“ABS”) - As of June 30, 2020, gross unrealized losses related to asset backed securities were $2.131 million.  The weighted average credit enhancement for the Company’s asset backed portfolio is 33.8.  This represents the percentage of pool losses that can occur before an asset backed security will incur its first dollar of principal losses.  To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, every ABS transaction is analyzed on a stand-alone basis.  This analysis involves a thorough review of the collateral, prepayment, and structural risk in each transaction.  Additionally, the analysis includes an in-depth credit analysis of the originator and servicer of the collateral.  The analysis projects an expected loss for a deal given a set of assumptions specific to the asset type.  These assumptions are used to calculate at what level of losses the deal will incur its first dollar of principal loss.  The major assumptions used to calculate this ratio are loss severities, recovery lags, and no advances on principal and interest.  Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on asset backed securities during the period.

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) - As of June 30, 2020, gross unrealized losses related to the CMBS portfolio were $1.157 million. The weighted average credit enhancement for the Company’s CMBS portfolio is 29.9.  This represents the percentage of pool losses that can occur before a mortgage-backed security will incur its first dollar of principal loss.  To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, a loan level analysis is utilized where every underlying CMBS loan is re-underwritten based on a set of assumptions reflecting expectations for the future path of the economy.  Each loan is analyzed over time using a series of tests to determine if a credit event will occur during the life of the loan. Inherent in this process are several economic scenarios and their corresponding rent/vacancy and capital market states. The five primary credit events that frame the analysis include loan modifications, term default, balloon default, extension, and ability to pay off at balloon. The resulting output is the expected loss adjusted cash flows for each bond under the base case and distressed scenarios.  Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on commercial mortgage-backed securities during the period.

Corporate bonds - As of June 30, 2020, gross unrealized losses related to corporate bonds were $1.398 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, analysis for this asset class includes maintaining detailed financial models that include a projection of each issuer’s future financial performance,

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including prospective debt servicing capabilities, capital structure composition, and the value of the collateral.  The analysis incorporates the macroeconomic environment, industry conditions in which the issuer operates, the issuer’s current competitive position, its vulnerability to changes in the competitive and regulatory environment, issuer liquidity, issuer commitment to bondholders, issuer creditworthiness, and asset protection.  Part of the process also includes running downside scenarios to evaluate the expected likelihood of default as well as potential losses in the event of default.  Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on corporate bonds during the period.

Foreign bonds – As of June 30, 2020, gross unrealized losses related to foreign bonds were $0.398 million.  To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, detailed financial models are maintained that include a projection of each issuer’s future financial performance, including prospective debt servicing capabilities, capital structure composition, and the value of the collateral.  The analysis incorporates the macroeconomic environment, industry conditions in which the issuer operates, the issuer’s current competitive position, its vulnerability to changes in the competitive and regulatory environment, issuer liquidity, issuer commitment to bondholders, issuer creditworthiness, and asset protection.  Part of the process also includes running downside scenarios to evaluate the expected likelihood of default as well as potential losses in the event of default.  Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on foreign bonds during the period.

The Company recorded the following other than temporary impairments (“OTTI”) on its investment portfolio for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019: 

	Quarter Ended June 30,		Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2019		2019
Fixed maturities:
OTTI losses, gross	$	—	$	(1,897	)
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (pre-tax)		—		—
Net impairment losses on fixed maturities recognized in earnings	$	—	$	(1,897	)

The following table is an analysis of the credit losses recognized in earnings on fixed maturities held by the Company for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019 for which a portion of the OTTI loss was recognized in other comprehensive income.

	Quarter Ended June 30,		Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2019		2019
Balance at beginning of period	$	13	$	13
Additions where no OTTI was previously recorded		—		—
Additions where an OTTI was previously recorded		—		—
Reductions for securities for which the company intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell before recovery		—		—
Reductions reflecting increases in expected cashflows to be collected		—		—
Reductions for securities sold during the period		—		—
Balance at end of period	$	13	$	13

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Net unrealized gains (losses) from:
Fixed maturities	$	43,760		$	21,591
Foreign currency fluctuations		(1,043	)		(1,032	)
Deferred taxes		(5,024	)		(2,950	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$	37,693		$	17,609

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The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, by component for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars In Thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	14,895		$	(2,335	)	$	12,560
Other comprehensive income before reclassification, before tax		37,805			1,292			39,097
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		(12,820	)		—			(12,820	)
Other comprehensive income, before tax		24,985			1,292			26,277
Income tax expense		(1,144	)		—			(1,144	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	38,736		$	(1,043	)	$	37,693

Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars In Thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	2,809		$	(1,140	)	$	1,669
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax		21,286			(63	)		21,223
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		(4,083	)		—			(4,083	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		17,203			(63	)		17,140
Income tax expense		(2,267	)		—			(2,267	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	17,745		$	(1,203	)	$	16,542

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars In Thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	18,641		$	(1,032	)	$	17,609
Other comprehensive income before reclassification, before tax		36,921			(11	)		36,910
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		(14,752	)		—			(14,752	)
Other comprehensive income, before tax		22,169			(11	)		22,158
Income tax expense		(2,074	)		—			(2,074	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	38,736		$	(1,043	)	$	37,693

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars In Thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	(19,897	)	$	(1,334	)	$	(21,231	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification, before tax		45,193			131			45,324
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		(1,888	)		—			(1,888	)
Other comprehensive income, before tax		43,305			131			43,436
Income tax expense		(5,663	)		—			(5,663	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	17,745		$	(1,203	)	$	16,542

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The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

		Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(Dollars in thousands)		Quarters Ended June 30,
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations	2020			2019
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities	Other net realized investment (gains) losses	$	(12,820	)	$	(4,083	)
	Other than temporary impairment losses on investments		—			—
	Total before tax		(12,820	)		(4,083	)
	Income tax expense (benefit)		3,432			343
	Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, net of tax		(9,388	)		(3,740	)
Foreign currency items	Other net realized investment (gains) losses		—			—
	Income tax expense		—			—
	Foreign currency items, net of tax		—			—
Total reclassifications	Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	(9,388	)	$	(3,740	)

		Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(Dollars in thousands)		Six Months Ended June 30,
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations	2020			2019
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities	Other net realized investment (gains) losses	$	(14,752	)	$	(3,785	)
	Other than temporary impairment losses on investments		—			1,897
	Total before tax		(14,752	)		(1,888	)
	Income tax expense (benefit)		3,651			70
	Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, net of tax		(11,101	)		(1,818	)
Foreign currency items	Other net realized investment (gains) losses		—			—
	Income tax expense		—			—
	Foreign currency items, net of tax		—			—
Total reclassifications	Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	(11,101	)	$	(1,818	)

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Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)

The components of net realized investment gains (losses) for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			2020			2019
Fixed maturities:
Gross realized gains	$	16,738		$	4,685		$	18,980		$	4,711
Gross realized losses		(3,918	)		(602	)		(4,228	)		(2,823	)
Net realized gains (losses)		12,820			4,083			14,752			1,888
Equity securities:
Gross realized gains		29,402			8,570			11,507			25,255
Gross realized losses		(1,508	)		(4,397	)		(33,595	)		(5,930	)
Net realized gains (losses)		27,894			4,173			(22,088	)		19,325
Derivatives:
Gross realized gains		7,625			—			19,401			—
Gross realized losses		(9,832	)		(4,666	)		(41,720	)		(7,233	)
Net realized gains (losses) (1)		(2,207	)		(4,666	)		(22,319	)		(7,233	)
Total net realized investment gains (losses)	$	38,507		$	3,590		$	(29,655	)	$	13,980

(1) Includes periodic net interest settlements related to the derivatives of $1.1 million and $0.2 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $1.7 million and $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Net realized investment gains (losses) for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020 were primarily due to the impact of changes in fair value due to the recent disruption in the global financial markets.

The following table shows the calculation of the portion of realized gains and losses related to equity securities held as of June 30, 2020 and 2019:

	Quarters Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020		2019			2020			2019
Net gains and (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities	$	27,894	$	4,173		$	(22,088	)	$	19,325
Less: Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period		436		8,416			(3,785	)		10,450
Unrealized gains and (losses) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date	$	27,458	$	(4,243	)	$	(18,303	)	$	8,875

The proceeds from sales and redemptions of available for sale and equity securities resulting in net realized investment gains (losses) for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020		2019
Fixed maturities	$	427,111	$	569,529
Equity securities		378,915		167,028

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Net Investment Income

The sources of net investment income for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			2020			2019
Fixed maturities	$	8,551		$	8,918		$	17,592		$	18,886
Equity securities		1,407			1,543			2,771			2,680
Cash and cash equivalents		52			469			232			870
Other invested assets		(12,022	)		3,818			(11,489	)		114
Total investment income		(2,012	)		14,748			9,106			22,550
Investment expense		(347	)		(922	)		(1,336	)		(1,505	)
Net investment income	$	(2,359	)	$	13,826		$	7,770		$	21,045

The Company’s total investment return on a pre-tax basis for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			2020			2019
Net investment income	$	(2,359	)	$	13,826		$	7,770		$	21,045
Net realized investment gains (losses)		38,507			3,590			(29,655	)		13,980
Change in unrealized holding gains and losses		26,277			17,140			22,158			43,436
Net realized and unrealized investment returns		64,784			20,730			(7,497	)		57,416
Total investment return	$	62,425		$	34,556		$	273		$	78,461
Total investment return % (1)		3.9	%		2.2	%		0.0	%		5.1	%
Average investment portfolio (2)	$	1,591,987		$	1,537,280		$	1,620,186		$	1,533,155

(1) Not annualized.

(2) Average of total cash and invested assets, net of receivable/payable for securities purchased and sold, as of the beginning and end of the period.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company did not own any fixed maturity securities that were non-income producing for the preceding twelve months.

Insurance Enhanced Asset-Backed and Credit Securities

As of June 30, 2020, the Company held insurance enhanced bonds with a market value of approximately $28.2 million which represented 1.7% of the Company’s total cash and invested assets, net of payable/ receivable for securities purchased and sold.    

The insurance enhanced bonds are comprised of $16.4 million of municipal bonds, $11.8 million of commercial mortgage-backed securities, and less than $0.1 million of collateralized mortgage obligations.  The financial guarantors of the Company’s $28.2 million of insurance enhanced commercial-mortgage-backed, municipal securities, and collateralized mortgage obligations include Municipal Bond Insurance Association ($3.6 million), Assured Guaranty Corporation ($10.6 million), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ($11.8 million), Ambac Financial Group ($2.1 million), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (less than $0.1 million).

The Company had no direct investments in the entities that have provided financial guarantees or other credit support to any security held by the Company at June 30, 2020.

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Bonds Held on Deposit

Certain cash balances, cash equivalents, equity securities, and bonds available for sale were deposited with various governmental authorities in accordance with statutory requirements, were held as collateral, or were held in trust pursuant to intercompany reinsurance agreements.  The fair values were as follows as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	Estimated Fair Value
(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
On deposit with governmental authorities	$	27,202	$	26,431
Intercompany trusts held for the benefit of U.S. policyholders		149,639		179,116
Held in trust pursuant to third party requirements		129,020		133,122
Letter of credit held for third party requirements		1,458		1,458
Securities held as collateral		92,843		91,229
Total	$	400,162	$	431,356

Variable Interest Entities

A Variable Interest Entity (VIE) refers to an investment in which an investor holds a controlling interest that is not based on the majority of voting rights.  Under the VIE model, the party that has the power to exercise significant management influence and maintain a controlling financial interest in the entity’s economics is said to be the primary beneficiary, and is required to consolidate the entity within their results. Other entities that participate in a VIE, for which their financial interests fluctuate with changes in the fair value of the investment entity’s net assets but do not have significant management influence and the ability to direct the VIE’s significant economic activities are said to have a variable interest in the VIE but do not consolidate the VIE in their financial results.

The Company has variable interests in three VIE’s for which it is not the primary beneficiary. These investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting as their ownership interest exceeds 3% of their respective investments.   

The carrying value of one of the Company’s VIE’s, which invests in distressed securities and assets, was $12.6 million and $13.5 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from this VIE, which factors in future funding commitments, was $26.8 million and $27.7 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  The carrying value of a second VIE that also invests in distressed securities and assets was $14.2 million and $24.0 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from this VIE, which factors in future funding commitments, was $31.2 million and $41.0 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  The carrying value of a third VIE that invests in REIT qualifying assets was $8.7 million and $9.8 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from this VIE, which factors in future funding commitments, was $8.7 million and $10.3 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  The Company’s investment in VIEs is included in other invested assets on the consolidated balance sheet with changes in carrying value recorded in the consolidated statements of operations.

4. Derivative Instruments

Derivatives are used by the Company to reduce risks from changes in interest rates and limit exposure to severe equity market changes.  The Company has interest rate swaps with terms to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed rate and floating rate interest amounts as calculated by reference to an agreed notional amount. In 2019, the Company began to utilize exchange-traded futures contracts, which give the holder the right and obligation to participate in market movements at a future date, to allow the Company to react faster to market conditions.  The Company posts collateral and settles variation margin in cash on a daily basis equal to the amount of the futures contracts’ change in value scaled by a multiplier.

The Company accounts for the interest rate swaps and futures as non-hedge instruments and recognizes the fair value of the interest rate swaps in other assets or other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets with the changes in fair value recognized as net realized investment gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations.  The Company is ultimately responsible for the valuation of the interest rate swaps.  To aid in determining the estimated fair value of the

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interest rate swaps, the Company relies on the forward interest rate curve and information obtained from a third party financial institution.  

The following table summarizes information on the location and the gross amount of the derivatives on the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

(Dollars in thousands)		June 30, 2020					December 31, 2019
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815	Balance Sheet Location	Notional Amount		Fair Value			Notional Amount		Fair Value
Interest rate swap agreements	Other assets/liabilities	$	200,000	$	(19,337	)	$	200,000	$	(10,275	)
Futures contracts on bonds (1)	Other assets/liabilities		34,932		—			16,894		—
Futures contracts on equities (1)	Other assets/liabilities		—		—			57,816		—
Total		$	234,932	$	(19,337	)	$	274,710	$	(10,275	)

(1) Futures are settled daily such that their fair value is not reflected in the consolidated statements of financial position

The following table summarizes the net gains (losses) included in the consolidated statements of operations for changes in the fair value of the derivatives and the periodic net interest settlements under the derivatives for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020  and 2019:

		Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	Consolidated Statements of Operations Line	2020			2019			2020			2019
Interest rate swap agreements	Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	(1,449	)	$	(4,666	)	$	(10,872	)	$	(7,233	)
Futures contracts on bonds	Net realized investment gains (losses)		(59	)		—			(2,458	)		—
Futures contracts on equities	Net realized investment gains (losses)		(699	)		—			(8,989	)		—
Total		$	(2,207	)	$	(4,666	)	$	(22,319	)	$	(7,233	)

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company is due $3.5 million and $3.0 million, respectively, for funds it needed to post to execute the swap transaction and $19.4 million and $12.5 million, respectively, for margin calls made in connection with the interest rate swaps.  These amounts are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company posted initial margin of $0.6 million and $3.0 million, respectively, in securities for trading futures contracts and has a mark-to-market payable of less than $0.1 million and receivable of $0.3 million, respectively, in connection with the futures contracts.  Variation margin is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

5. Fair Value Measurements

The accounting standards related to fair value measurements define fair value, establish a framework for measuring fair value, outline a fair value hierarchy based on inputs used to measure fair value, and enhance disclosure requirements for fair value measurements.  These standards do not change existing guidance as to whether or not an instrument is carried at fair value.  The Company has determined that its fair value measurements are in accordance with the requirements of these accounting standards.

The Company’s invested assets and derivative instruments are carried at their fair value and are categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy:

• Level 1 – inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.  

• Level 2 – inputs utilize other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for similar assets, either directly or indirectly.  

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• Level 3 – inputs are unobservable for the asset, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy.  In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.  The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset.

The following table presents information about the Company’s invested assets and derivative instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.

	Fair Value Measurements
As of June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	221,691	$	1,400	$	—	$	223,091
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		64,258		—		64,258
Mortgage-backed securities		—		380,431		—		380,431
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		139,556		—		139,556
Asset-backed securities		—		129,790		—		129,790
Corporate bonds		—		242,181		—		242,181
Foreign corporate bonds		—		100,809		—		100,809
Total fixed maturities		221,691		1,058,425		—		1,280,116
Equity securities		209,437		10,747		—		220,184
Total assets measured at fair value	$	431,128	$	1,069,172	$	—	$	1,500,300
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments	$	—	$	19,337	$	—	$	19,337
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	19,337	$	—	$	19,337

	Fair Value Measurements
As of December 31, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	156,689	$	—	$	—	$	156,689
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		63,838		—		63,838
Mortgage-backed securities		—		328,374		—		328,374
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		188,104		—		188,104
Asset-backed securities		—		168,537		—		168,537
Corporate bonds		—		248,259		—		248,259
Foreign corporate bonds		—		99,358		—		99,358
Total fixed maturities		156,689		1,096,470		—		1,253,159
Equity securities		251,448		11,656		—		263,104
Total assets measured at fair value	$	408,137	$	1,108,126	$	—	$	1,516,263
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments	$	—	$	10,275	$	—	$	10,275
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	10,275	$	—	$	10,275

The securities classified as Level 1 in the above table consist of U.S. Treasuries and equity securities actively traded on an exchange.

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The securities classified as Level 2 in the above table consist primarily of fixed maturity securities and derivative instruments.  Based on the typical trading volumes and the lack of quoted market prices for fixed maturities, security prices are derived through recent reported trades for identical or similar securities making adjustments through the reporting date based upon available market observable information.  If there are no recent reported trades, matrix or model processes are used to develop a security price where future cash flow expectations are developed based upon collateral performance and discounted at an estimated market rate.  Included in the pricing of asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, and mortgage-backed securities are estimates of the rate of future prepayments of principal over the remaining life of the securities.  Such estimates are derived based on the characteristics of the underlying structure and prepayment speeds previously experienced at the interest rate levels projected for the underlying collateral.  The estimated fair value of the derivative instruments, consisting of interest rate swaps, is obtained from a third party financial institution that utilizes observable inputs such as the forward interest rate curve.

For the Company’s material debt arrangements, the current fair value of the Company’s debt at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was as follows:

	June 30, 2020				December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Margin Borrowing Facility	$	74,588	$	74,588	$	73,629	$	73,629
7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045  (1)		96,925		97,725		96,864		100,264
7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047 (2)		126,217		125,645		126,147		134,462
Total	$	297,730	$	297,958	$	296,640	$	308,355

(1) As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying value and fair value of the 7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045 are net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $3.1 million.

(2) As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying value and fair value of the 7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047 are net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $3.8 million and $3.9 million, respectively. 

The fair value of the margin borrowing facility approximates its carrying value due to the facility being due on demand.  The subordinated notes due 2045 and 2047 are publicly traded instruments and are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

Fair Value of Alternative Investments

Other invested assets consist of limited liability partnerships whose carrying value approximates fair value.  The following table provides the fair value and future funding commitments related to these investments at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

	June 30, 2020				December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Future Funding Commitment		Fair Value		Future Funding Commitment
European Non-Performing Loan Fund, LP (1)	$	12,569	$	14,214	$	13,530	$	14,214
Distressed Debt Fund, LP (2)		14,212		17,000		23,966		17,000
Mortgage Debt Fund, LP (3)		8,682		—		9,783		506
Total	$	35,463	$	31,214	$	47,279	$	31,720

(1) This limited partnership invests in distressed securities and assets through senior and subordinated, secured and unsecured debt and equity, in both public and private large-cap and middle-market companies.  The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner.  The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.

(2) This limited partnership invests in stressed and distressed securities and structured products.  The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner.  The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.

(3) This limited partnership invests in REIT qualifying assets such as mortgage loans, investor property loans, and commercial mortgage loans.  The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner.  The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.

Limited Partnerships with ownership interest exceeding 3%

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account for the income or loss earned on the investment. The investment income associated with these limited partnerships, which is booked on a one quarter lag, is reflected in the consolidated statements of operations in the amounts of ($12.0) million and $3.8 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and ($11.5) million and $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Pricing

The Company’s pricing vendors provide prices for all investment categories except for investments in limited partnerships.  Two primary vendors are utilized to provide prices for equity and fixed maturity securities.

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used by the Company’s pricing vendors for investment securities carried at fair value:

• Equity security prices are received from primary and secondary exchanges.

• Corporate and agency bonds are evaluated by utilizing a spread to a benchmark curve.  Bonds with similar characteristics are grouped into specific sectors.  Inputs for both asset classes consist of trade prices, broker quotes, the new issue market, and prices on comparable securities.

• Data from commercial vendors is aggregated with market information, then converted into an option adjusted spread (“OAS”) matrix and prepayment model used for commercial mortgage obligations (“CMO”). CMOs are categorized with mortgage-backed securities in the tables listed above.  For asset-backed securities, spread data is derived from trade prices, dealer quotations, and research reports.  For both asset classes, evaluations utilize standard inputs plus new issue data, and collateral performance.  The evaluated pricing models incorporate cash flows, broker quotes, market trades, historical prepayment speeds, and dealer projected speeds.

• For obligations of state and political subdivisions, an attribute-based modeling system is used.  The pricing model incorporates trades, market clearing yields, market color, and fundamental credit research.

• U.S. treasuries are evaluated by obtaining feeds from a number of live data sources including primary and secondary dealers as well as inter-dealer brokers.

• For mortgage-backed securities, various external analytical products are utilized and purchased from commercial vendors.

The Company performs certain procedures to validate whether the pricing information received from the pricing vendors is reasonable, to ensure that the fair value determination is consistent with accounting guidance, and to ensure that its assets are properly classified in the fair value hierarchy.  The Company’s procedures include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing periodic reports provided by the Investment Manager that provides information regarding rating changes and securities placed on watch.  This procedure allows the Company to understand why a particular security’s market value may have changed or may potentially change.

• Understanding and periodically evaluating the various pricing methods and procedures used by the Company’s pricing vendors to ensure that investments are properly classified within the fair value hierarchy.

• On a quarterly basis, the Company corroborates investment security prices received from its pricing vendors by obtaining pricing from a second pricing vendor for a sample of securities.

During the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company has not adjusted quotes or prices obtained from the pricing vendors.

6.Allowance for Credit Losses - Premiums Receivable and Reinsurance Receivables

The Company implemented new accounting guidance on January 1, 2020 related to the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments.  Please see Note 16 for further discussion on this new accounting guidance.  

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For premiums receivables, the allowance is based upon the Company’s ongoing review of key aspects of amounts outstanding, including but not limited to, length of collection periods, direct placement with collection agencies, solvency of insured or agent, terminated agents, and other relevant factors. 

For reinsurance receivables, the allowance is based upon the Company’s ongoing review of key aspects of amounts outstanding, including but not limited to, length of collection periods, disputes, applicable coverage defenses, insolvent reinsurers, financial strength of solvent reinsurers based on A.M Best Ratings and other relevant factors. 

The following table is an analysis of the allowance for credit losses related to the Company's premiums receivable and reinsurance receivables for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020:

	Quarter Ended June 30, 2020					Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)	Premiums Receivable			Reinsurance Receivables		Premiums Receivable			Reinsurance Receivables
Beginning balance	$	2,746		$	8,992	$	2,754		$	8,992
Current period provision for expected credit losses		313			—		475			—
Write-offs		(128	)		—		(298	)		—
Ending balance	$	2,931		$	8,992	$	2,931		$	8,992

7.Income Taxes

As of June 30, 2020, the statutory income tax rates of the countries where the Company conducts business are 21% in the United States, 0% in Bermuda, 0% in the Cayman Islands, 19% in the United Kingdom, and 25% on non-trading income, 33% on capital gains and 12.5% on trading income in the Republic of Ireland.  The statutory income tax rate of each country is applied against the expected annual taxable income of the Company in each country to estimate the annual income tax expense.

The Company’s income (loss) before income taxes from its non-U.S. subsidiaries and U.S. subsidiaries for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Non-U.S. Subsidiaries			U.S. Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	16,052		$	148,497		$	—		$	164,549
Net written premiums	$	16,052		$	131,212		$	—		$	147,264
Net earned premiums	$	19,546		$	122,301		$	—		$	141,847
Net investment income (loss)		6,906			(5,777	)		(3,488	)		(2,359	)
Net realized investment gains (losses)		(1,668	)		40,175			—			38,507
Other income		302			464			—			766
Total revenues		25,086			157,163			(3,488	)		178,761
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		(207	)		67,504			—			67,297
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		5,695			47,883			—			53,578
Corporate and other operating expenses		4,947			3,671			—			8,618
Interest expense		334			7,866			(3,488	)		4,712
Income before income taxes	$	14,317		$	30,239		$	—		$	44,556

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Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Non-U.S. Subsidiaries			U.S. Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	32,059		$	147,262	$	—		$	179,321
Net written premiums	$	32,059		$	127,010	$	—		$	159,069
Net earned premiums	$	18,579		$	109,622	$	—		$	128,201
Net investment income		10,672			9,956		(6,802	)		13,826
Net realized investment gains		2,285			1,305		—			3,590
Other income (loss)		(38	)		560		—			522
Total revenues		31,498			121,443		(6,802	)		146,139
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		11,468			58,607		—			70,075
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		5,360			45,174		—			50,534
Corporate and other operating expenses		1,779			2,860		—			4,639
Interest expense		355			11,489		(6,802	)		5,042
Income before income taxes	$	12,536		$	3,313	$	—		$	15,849

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Non-U.S. Subsidiaries			U.S. Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	33,569		$	286,704		$	—		$	320,273
Net written premiums	$	33,569		$	252,807		$	—		$	286,376
Net earned premiums	$	43,401		$	242,914		$	—		$	286,315
Net investment income		13,282			1,473			(6,985	)		7,770
Net realized investment losses		(5,378	)		(24,277	)		—			(29,655	)
Other income (loss)		(16	)		947			—			931
Total revenues		51,289			221,057			(6,985	)		265,361
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		12,355			132,589			—			144,944
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		14,244			95,746			—			109,990
Corporate and other operating expenses		6,074			6,767			—			12,841
Interest expense		676			15,886			(6,985	)		9,577
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	17,940		$	(29,931	)	$	—		$	(11,991	)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Non-U.S. Subsidiaries			U.S. Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	49,608		$	271,914	$	—		$	321,522
Net written premiums	$	49,601		$	232,884	$	—		$	282,485
Net earned premiums	$	33,286		$	217,004	$	—		$	250,290
Net investment income		15,042			13,092		(7,089	)		21,045
Net realized investment gains		1,393			12,587		—			13,980
Other income (loss)		(23	)		1,033		—			1,010
Total revenues		49,698			243,716		(7,089	)		286,325
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		16,448			111,948		—			128,396
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		10,355			89,922		—			100,277
Corporate and other operating expenses		3,306			4,538		—			7,844
Interest expense		708			16,446		(7,089	)		10,065
Income before income taxes	$	18,881		$	20,862	$	—		$	39,743

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The following table summarizes the components of income tax expense (benefit):

	Quarters Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020		2019			2020			2019
Current income tax benefit:
Foreign	$	—	$	(64	)	$	—		$	(18	)
U.S. Federal		—		—			—			—
Total current income tax benefit	$	—		(64	)	$	—			(18	)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal		7,005		1,250			(4,964	)		5,498
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)		7,005		1,250			(4,964	)		5,498
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	7,005	$	1,186		$	(4,964	)	$	5,480

The weighted average expected tax provision has been calculated using income (loss) before income taxes in each jurisdiction multiplied by that jurisdiction’s applicable statutory tax rate.  

The following table summarizes the differences between the tax provision for financial statement purposes and the expected tax provision at the weighted average tax rate:

	Quarters Ended June 30,
	2020						2019
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			% of Pre- Tax Income			Amount			% of Pre- Tax Income
Expected tax provision at weighted average tax rate	$	6,348			14.2	%	$	649			4.1	%
Adjustments:
Tax exempt interest		—			—			—			—
Dividend exclusion		(41	)		(0.1	)		(146	)		(0.9	%)
Non-deductible interest		678			1.6			688			4.3	%
Other		20			—			(5	)		—	%
Effective income tax expense	$	7,005			15.7	%	$	1,186			7.5	%

The effective income tax expense rate for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 was 15.7%, compared with an effective income tax expense rate of 7.5% for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The increase in income tax expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 was primarily due to higher pre-tax income for the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019.

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020						2019
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			% of Pre- Tax Income			Amount			% of Pre- Tax Income
Expected tax provision at weighted average tax rate	$	(6,287	)		52.4	%	$	4,381			11.0	%
Adjustments:
Tax exempt interest		(1	)		—			(1	)		—	%
Dividend exclusion		(112	)		0.9			(223	)		(0.6	%)
Non-deductible interest		1,357			(11.3	)		1,368			3.5	%
Other		79			(0.6	)		(45	)		(0.1	%)
Effective income tax expense (benefit)	$	(4,964	)		41.4	%	$	5,480			13.8	%

The effective income tax benefit rate for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was 41.4%, compared with an effective income tax expense rate of 13.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase in the income tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was primarily due to investment losses incurred by the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries.

The Company has a net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforward of $21.5 million as of June 30, 2020, which begins to expire in 2036 based on when the original NOL was generated.  The Company’s NOL carryforward as of December 31, 2019 was $21.9 million.

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The Company has a Section 163(j) (“163(j)”) carryforward of $8.1 million and $9.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, which can be carried forward indefinitely. The 163(j) carryforward relates to the limitation on the deduction for business interest expense paid or accrued.

The Company has an alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) credit carryforward of $5.5 million and $11.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  The Company received $5.5 million of the AMT credit carryforward during the first quarter of 2020.  Under provisions of the CARES Act, the Company filed a request for a full refund of the remaining $5.5 million which is expected to be received in the third quarter of 2020.

8.Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

Activity in the liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses is summarized as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			2020			2019
Balance at beginning of period	$	639,468		$	645,959		$	630,181		$	680,031
Less: Ceded reinsurance receivables		78,753			97,065			76,273			109,342
Net balance at beginning of period		560,715			548,894			553,908			570,689
Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses related to:
Current year		86,603			78,238			164,850			144,489
Prior years		(19,306	)		(8,163	)		(19,906	)		(16,093	)
Total incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses		67,297			70,075			144,944			128,396
Paid losses and loss adjustment expenses related to:
Current year		37,393			37,176			59,427			55,516
Prior years		26,767			32,854			75,573			94,630
Total paid losses and loss adjustment expenses		64,160			70,030			135,000			150,146
Net balance at end of period		563,852			548,939			563,852			548,939
Plus:  Ceded reinsurance receivables		87,221			59,834			87,221			59,834
Balance at end of period	$	651,073		$	608,773		$	651,073		$	608,773

When analyzing loss reserves and prior year development, the Company considers many factors, including the frequency and severity of claims, loss trends, case reserve settlements that may have resulted in significant development, and any other additional or pertinent factors that may impact reserve estimates.

During the second quarter of 2020, the Company reduced its prior accident year loss reserves by $19.3 million, which consisted of a $14.2 million decrease related to Commercial Specialty, a $4.6 million decrease related to Specialty Property, a $0.8 million decrease related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable, and a $0.3 million increase related to Reinsurance Operations.   

The $14.2 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Commercial Specialty primarily consisted of the following:

• General Liability:  An $18.3 million reduction in aggregate with $4.7 million of favorable development in the construction defect reserve category and $13.6 million of favorable development in the other general liability reserve categories.  The reduction in the construction defect reserve category primarily recognizes lower than expected claims frequency and severity in the 2005 through 2009, 2015 and 2017 accident years, slightly offset by an increase in the 2016 accident year.  For the other general liability reserve categories, lower than anticipated claims severity was the main driver of the favorable development primarily in the 2005 through 2017 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2019 accident year.     

• Commercial Auto Liability:  A $1.0 million reduction in the 2010 through 2016 accident years recognizes lower than anticipated claims severity.

• Property:  An increase of $5.8 million primarily recognizes higher than expected claims severity mainly in the 2017 through 2019 accident years, partially offset by a decrease in the 2016 accident year.  The bulk of the increase was

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in the 2018 accident year which reflects a higher estimated ultimate for Hurricane Michael.  The increase in ultimate resulted from receiving additional information in the quarter for a Property Brokerage claim.

• Professional:  A $0.7 million decrease primarily in the 2009 and 2010 accident years reflects lower than expected claims severity.

The $4.6 million decrease of prior accident year loss reserves related to Specialty Property primarily consisted of the following:

• General Liability:  A $1.4 million decrease primarily recognizes lower than expected claims severity mainly in the 2015 through 2018 accident years.

• Property: A $3.2 million decrease mainly reflects lower than anticipated claims severity in the 2015 through 2018 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2019 accident year due to higher than expected claims severity.

The $0.8 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable primarily consisted of the following:

• Property: A $0.7 million decrease mainly reflects lower than anticipated claims severity in the 2016 through 2019 accident years.

• General Liability:  A $0.1 million decrease primarily recognizes lower than expected claims severity mainly in the 2015 through 2017 and 2019 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2013 accident year due to higher than anticipated claims severity.

The $0.3 million increase in prior accident year loss reserves related to Reinsurance Operations was from the property lines.  Based on a review of the experience reported from cedants, increases were in the 2011 and 2019 accident years, partially offset by decreases in the 2012 through 2018 accident years.

During the second quarter of 2019, the Company reduced its prior accident year loss reserves by $8.2 million, which consisted of a $0.2 million decrease related to Commercial Specialty, a $10.1 million decrease related to Specialty Property, a $0.8 million decrease related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable, and a $3.0 million increase related to Reinsurance Operations.

The $0.2 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Commercial Specialty primarily consisted of the following:

• Professional:  A $1.1 million decrease primarily in the 2009 and 2010 accident years reflects lower than expected claims severity.

• General Liability:  A $1.0 million increase in the reinsurance recoverable allowance was recognized based on a review of expected ceded recoverables by reinsurer.          

The $10.1 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Specialty Property primarily consisted of the following:

• General Liability:  A $0.2 million decrease primarily due to lower than anticipated claims severity mostly in the 2014 and 2017 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2010 accident year.

• Property: A $10.0 million reduction recognizes an $8.3 million decrease in catastrophes for subrogation recoveries from the California Camp wildfire loss in the 2018 accident year.  The company sold these subrogation rights to a third party.  The remaining $1.7 million decrease was primarily in the 2016 through 2018 accident years mainly due to lower than expected claims severity.

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The $0.8 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable primarily consisted of the following:

• Property: A $0.7 million decrease in total reflects a $0.2 million decrease in the 2018 accident year for the aforementioned subrogation recoveries from the Camp wildfire and a $0.5 million decrease mainly in the 2017 and 2018 accident years due to lower than expected claims severity.  

The $3.0 million increase in prior accident year loss reserves related to Reinsurance Operations primarily consisted of the following:

• Property:  A $3.2 million increase reflects a $6.5 million increase for Typhoon Jebi in the 2018 accident year and an increase in the 2013 accident year, partially offset by decreases in the 2010 through 2012, 2014 and 2015 accident years.

• Professional:  A $0.3 million decrease primarily in the 2008 and 2010 accident years based on a review of the experience reported from the cedants.

During the first six months of 2020, the Company reduced its prior accident year loss reserves by $19.9 million, which consisted of a $14.2 million decrease related to Commercial Specialty, a $4.6 million decrease related to Specialty Property, a $0.8 million decrease related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable, and a $0.3 million decrease related to Reinsurance Operations.

The $14.2 million decrease in prior accident year loss reserves related to Commercial Specialty primarily consisted of the following:

• General Liability:  An $18.0 million reduction in aggregate with $4.7 million of favorable development in the construction defect reserve category and $13.3 million of favorable development in the other general liability reserve categories.  The reduction in the construction defect reserve category primarily recognizes lower than expected claims frequency and severity in the 2005 through 2009, 2015 and 2017 accident years, slightly offset by an increase in the 2016 accident year.  For the other general liability reserve categories, lower than anticipated claims severity was the main driver of the favorable development primarily in the 2005 through 2015 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2016 through 2019 accident years.  

• Workers Compensation:  A $0.2 million decrease primarily in loss adjustment expense reserves in the 2012 accident year and accident years prior to 2004.

• Property:  An increase of $5.8 million primarily recognizes higher than expected claims severity mainly in the 2017 through 2019 accident years.  The bulk of the increase was in the 2018 accident year which reflects a higher estimated ultimate for Hurricane Michael. The increase in ultimate resulted from receiving additional information in the quarter for a Property Brokerage claim.

• Professional:  A $0.7 million decrease mainly in the 2009, 2010 and 2019 accident years reflects lower than expected claims severity, partially offset by an increase in the 2006 accident year.

• Commercial Auto Liability:  A $1.0 million reduction in the 2010 through 2016 accident years recognizes lower than anticipated claims severity.

The $4.6 million decrease in prior accident year loss reserves related to Specialty Property primarily consisted of the following:

• General Liability:  A $1.8 million decrease primarily recognizes lower than expected claims severity mainly in the 2015 through 2019 accident years.  

• Property: A $2.8 million decrease mainly reflects lower than anticipated claims severity in the 2015 through 2018 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2019 accident year due to higher than expected claims severity.

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The $0.8 million decrease in prior accident year loss reserves related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable primarily consisted of the following:

• Property: A $0.7 million decrease mainly reflects lower than anticipated claims severity in the 2016 through 2019 accident years.

• General Liability:  A $0.1 million decrease primarily recognizes lower than expected claims severity mainly in the 2015 through 2017 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2013 accident year due to higher than anticipated claims severity.

The $0.3 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Reinsurance Operations was from the property lines.  Based on a review of the experience reported from cedants, decreases were in the 2012 through 2017 accident years, partially offset by increases in the 2011, 2018 and 2019 accident years.

During the first six months of 2019, the Company reduced its prior accident year loss reserves by $16.1 million, which consisted of a $6.9 million decrease related to Commercial Specialty, a $9.2 million decrease related to Specialty Property, a $2.8 million decrease related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable, and a $2.9 million increase related to Reinsurance Operations.

The $6.9 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Commercial Specialty primarily consisted of the following:

• General Liability:  A $4.1 million reduction in aggregate with $0.5 million of favorable development in the construction defect reserve category, $4.6 million of favorable development in the other general liability reserve categories, and $1.0 million increase in the reinsurance recoverable allowance.  The decreases in the construction defect reserve category recognize lower than expected claims frequency and severity in the 2005 through 2009 and 2011 through 2018 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2010 accident year.  For the other general liability reserve categories, lower than anticipated claims severity was the primary driver of the favorable development mainly in accident years 2001, 2005 through 2010, 2012 through 2014, 2016 and 2017, partially offset by increases in the 2011 and 2015 accident years. The increase in the reinsurance recoverable allowance was based on a review of expected ceded recoverables by reinsurer.

• Commercial Auto Liability:   A $0.8 million decrease in total, primarily in the 2010, 2012 and 2013 accident years.  The decreases recognize lower than anticipated claims severity.

• Property:  A $0.9 million decrease in aggregate mainly recognizes lower than anticipated claims severity primarily in the 2012 through 2017 accident years, partially offset by increases in the 2010 and 2018 accident years.

• Professional:  A $1.0 million decrease primarily in the 2009 and 2010 accident years reflects lower than expected claims severity.

The $9.2 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Specialty Property primarily consisted of the following:

• Property: A $9.2 million reduction recognizes an $8.3 million decrease in catastrophes for subrogation recoveries from the California Camp wildfire loss in the 2018 accident year.  The company sold these subrogation rights to a third party.  Other decreases were primarily in the 2016 and 2017 accident years mainly due to lower than expected claims severity, partially offset by an increase in the 2018 accident year which had higher than anticipated claims severity.

The $2.8 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable primarily consisted of the following:

• Liability:  A $1.7 million decrease in total, due to lower than expected claims severity in the 2016 and 2017 accident years, partially offset by increases in the 2013 accident year.

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• Property:  $1.1 million decrease in total is comprised of a $0.2 million decrease in the 2018 accident year for the noted subrogation recoveries from the Camp wildfire and $0.9 million decrease mainly in the 2017 and 2018 accident years primarily due to lower than expected claims severity.

The $2.9 million increase in prior accident year loss reserves related to Reinsurance Operations primarily consisted of the following:

• Property:  A $3.1 million increase in total reflects an $8.1 million increase in the 2018 accident year with $6.5 million of the increase for Typhoon Jebi.  The increases were partially offset by decreases in the 2010 through 2017 accident years.

• Professional:  A $0.3 million decrease primarily in the 2008 and 2010 accident years based on a review of the experience reported from the cedants.

9.Shareholders’ Equity

There were no A ordinary shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

The following table provides information with respect to the A ordinary shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2020:

Period (1)	Total Number of Shares Purchased			Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program		Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1-31, 2020		3,124	(2)	$	29.63		—		—
February 1-29, 2020		1,600	(2)	$	31.13		—		—
Total		4,724		$	30.14		—

(1) Based on settlement date.

(2) Surrendered by employees as payment of taxes withheld on the vesting of restricted stock.

The following table provides information with respect to the A ordinary shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2019:

Period (1)	Total Number of Shares Purchased			Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1-31, 2019		7,945	(2)	$	36.23	—	—
February 1-28, 2019		19,083	(2)	$	34.59	—	—
Total		27,028		$	35.07	—

(1) Based on settlement date.

(2) Surrendered by employees as payment of taxes withheld on the vesting of restricted stock.

There were no B ordinary shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 or 2019.

As of June 30, 2020, the Company’s A ordinary shares were held by approximately 205 shareholders of record. There were four holders of record of the Company’s B ordinary shares, all of whom are affiliated investment funds of Fox Paine & Company, LLC, as of June 30, 2020.  

Please see Note 12 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on the Company’s repurchase program.

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Dividends

Dividend payments of $0.25 per ordinary share were declared during the six months ended June 30, 2020 as follows:

Approval Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Total Dividends Declared (Dollars in thousands)
February 9, 2020	March 24, 2020	March 31, 2020	$	3,539
June 7, 2020	June 23, 2020	June 30, 2020		3,545
Various  (1)	Various	Various		215
Total			$	7,299

(1) Represents dividends declared on unvested shares, net of forfeitures.

Dividend payments of $0.25 per ordinary share were declared during the six months ended June 30, 2019 as follows:

Approval Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Total Dividends Declared (Dollars in thousands)
February 10, 2019	March 22, 2019	March 29, 2019	$	3,521
June 2, 2019	June 21, 2019	June 28, 2019		3,525
Various  (1)	Various	Various		110
Total			$	7,156

(1) Represents dividends declared on unvested shares, net of forfeitures.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, accrued dividends on unvested shares, which were included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, were $0.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively.  

Please see Note 12 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on the Company’s dividend program.

10. Related Party Transactions

Fox Paine Entities

As of June 30, 2020, Fox Paine Capital Fund II International, L.P. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, the “Fox Paine Funds”), which are managed by Fox Paine & Company, LLC, beneficially own approximately 77.5% of the Company’s total voting power.  As of June 30, 2020, Fox Mercury Investments, L.P. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, the “FM Entities”) separately beneficially own approximately 4.8% of the Company’s total voting power.  The Fox Paine Funds have the right to appoint a number of the Company’s Directors equal in aggregate to the pro rata percentage of the voting power in the Company beneficially held by the Fox Paine Funds, FM Entities and Fox Paine & Company, LLC (collectively, “Fox Paine Entities”) so long as the Fox Paine Entities beneficially own shares representing an aggregate 25% or more of the total voting power in the Company.  The Fox Paine Funds control the election of all of the Company’s Directors due to its controlling share ownership. The Company’s Chairman is the chief executive and founder of Fox Paine & Company, LLC.

The Company relies on Fox Paine & Company, LLC to provide management services and other services related to the operations of the Company.  Starting in 2014, the management fee is adjusted annually to reflect the percentage change in the CPI-U.  On May 6, 2020, the Company and Fox Paine & Company, LLC entered into the Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement, effective as of September 5, 2019 (the “Agreement”), to: (i) eliminate the Company’s obligation to reimburse Fox Paine & Company, LLC for its travel, lodging, meals, and other items relating to attendance at regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors, which have averaged approximately $550,000 per year (since execution of the Agreement in 2013), and (ii) increase Fox Paine & Company, LLC’s base Annual Service Fee by $550,000 per year.

Management fee expense of $0.8 million and $0.5 million was incurred during the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and management fee expense of $1.4 million and $1.0 million was incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.  Prepaid management fees, which were included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets, were $0.4 million and $1.4 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.     

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In addition, Fox Paine & Company, LLC may also propose and negotiate transaction fees with the Company subject to the provisions of the Company’s related party transaction policies, including approval of the Company’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, for those services from time to time.  Each of the Company’s transactions with Fox Paine & Company, LLC described below was reviewed and approved by the Company’s Audit Committee, which is composed of independent directors, and the Board of Directors (other than Saul A. Fox, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company and Chief Executive of Fox Paine & Company, LLC, who is not a member of the Audit Committee and recused himself from the Board of Directors’ deliberations).

Illiquid Investment Fund Divestiture Fee

On December 21, 2018, GBLI Holdings, LLC (formerly known as “Global Indemnity Group, LLC”) exited an investment in a private credit fund pursuant to a sale of GBLI Holdings, LLC’s investment to third parties at par plus accrued interest. Fox Paine & Company, LLC provided services to GBLI Holdings, LLC in connection with the sale, including conducting due diligence to evaluate the private fund, recommending that GBLI Holdings, LLC withdraw from the private fund, and conducting extended negotiations with the private fund to secure GBLI Holdings, LLC’s withdrawal from the private fund on favorable terms. Fox Paine & Company, LLC’s services for GBLI Holdings, LLC in connection with the sale were performed during the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2018. The total fee for these services was $2.0 million which was accrued in the 4^th quarter of 2018, which is the period in which the transaction was completed, and was paid in May 2019.

Redomestication Fee

Pursuant to the Agreement, Fox Paine & Company, LLC performed extensive financial advisory services for the Company in connection with the conceptualization, design, structuring and implementation of the redomestication plan. In accordance with the Agreement, Fox Paine & Company, LLC may propose and negotiate advisory fees for such services with the Company, subject to the provisions of the Company’s related party transaction policies, including approval of the Audit Committee. Any such advisory fees would be accrued in the period in which the transactions contemplated by the redomestication plan are consummated and would be payable following the consummation of such transactions.

11.Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

The Company is, from time to time, involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business.  The Company maintains insurance and reinsurance coverage for such risks in amounts that it considers adequate.  However, there can be no assurance that the insurance and reinsurance coverage that the Company maintains is sufficient or will be available in adequate amounts or at a reasonable cost.  The Company does not believe that the resolution of any currently pending legal proceedings, either individually or taken as a whole, will have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.  

There is a greater potential for disputes with reinsurers who are in runoff.  Some of the Company’s reinsurers’ have operations that are in runoff, and therefore, the Company closely monitors those relationships.  The Company anticipates that, similar to the rest of the insurance and reinsurance industry, it will continue to be subject to litigation and arbitration proceedings in the ordinary course of business.

Commitments

In 2014, the Company entered into a $50 million commitment to purchase an alternative investment vehicle which is comprised of European non-performing loans.  As of June 30, 2020, the Company has funded $35.8 million of this commitment leaving $14.2 million as unfunded.

In 2017, the Company entered into a $50 million commitment to purchase an alternative investment vehicle comprised of stressed and distressed securities and structured products.  As of June 30, 2020, the Company has funded $33.0 million of this commitment leaving $17.0 million as unfunded. 

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In 2019, the Company entered into a $10 million commitment to purchase an alternative investment vehicle which is comprised of mortgage loans and other real-estate related investments.  As of June 30, 2020, the Company has fully funded this commitment.  

Other Commitments

The Company is party to a Management Agreement, as amended, with Fox Paine & Company, LLC, whereby in connection with certain management services provided to it by Fox Paine & Company, LLC, the Company agreed to pay an annual management fee to Fox Paine & Company, LLC.  See Note 10 above for additional information pertaining to this management agreement.

COVID-19

There is risk that legislation could be passed which would require the Company to cover business interruption claims regardless of terms, exclusions including the virus exclusions contained within the Company’s Commercial Specialty and Farm, Ranch & Stable policies, or other conditions included in policies that would otherwise preclude coverage.

12. Share-Based Compensation Plans

Options

No stock options were awarded during the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.  No unvested stock options were forfeited during the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 or 2019.

Restricted Shares / Restricted Stock Units

There were no restricted A ordinary shares granted to key employees during the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 or the six months ended June 30, 2020.

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company granted 36,180 restricted A ordinary shares, with a weighted average grant date value of $35.82 per share, to key employees under the Plan. 9,063 of these shares vested immediately.  27,117 of these shares will vest as follows:

• 16.5% vested on January 1, 2020.  16.5% and 17.0% of the restricted stock will vest on January 1, 2021 and January 1, 2022, respectively.

• Subject to Board approval, 50% of restricted stock will vest 100%, no later than March 15, 2022, following a re-measurement of 2018 results as of December 31, 2021.

There were no restricted stock units granted to key employees during the quarter ended June 30, 2020.

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company granted 161,238 restricted stock units, with a weighted average grant date value of $30.32 per share, to key employees under the Plan.  3,375 of these restricted stock units will vest evenly over the next three years on January 1, 2021, January 1, 2022 and January 1, 2023.

66,957 of these restricted stock units will vest as follows:

• 10.0%, 20.0%, 30.0% and 40.0% of the restricted stock units will vest on June 18, 2021, June 18, 2022, June 18, 2023 and June 18, 2024, respectively.

The remaining 90,906 restricted stock units will vest as follows:

• 16.5%, 16.5%, and 17.0% of the restricted stock units will vest on January 1, 2021, January 1, 2022, and January 1, 2023, respectively.

• Subject to Board approval, 50% of restricted stock units will vest 100%, no later than March 15, 2023, following a re-measurement of 2019 results as of December 31, 2022.

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During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company granted 175,498 restricted stock units, with a weighted average grant date value of $30.18 per unit, to key employees under the Plan. These restricted stock units will vest as follows:

• 10.0%, 20.0%, 30.0% and 40.0% of the restricted stock units will vest on June 18, 2021, June 18, 2022, June 18, 2023 and June 18, 2024, respectively.

During the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company granted 28,482 and 15,544 A ordinary shares, respectively, at a weighted average grant date value of $23.70 and $30.96 per share, respectively, to non-employee directors of the Company under the Plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company granted 51,609 and 31,386 A ordinary shares, respectively, at a weighted average grant date value of $26.16 and $30.67 per share, respectively, to non-employee directors of the Company under the Plan. All of the shares granted to non-employee directors of the Company in 2020 and 2019 were fully vested but are subject to certain restrictions.

13.Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share have been computed using the weighted average number of ordinary shares and ordinary share equivalents outstanding during the period.  

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Quarters Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)	2020		2019		2020			2019
Net income (loss)	$	37,551	$	14,663	$	(7,027	)	$	34,263
Basic earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic		14,275,500		14,187,276		14,262,525			14,170,689
Net income (loss) per share	$	2.63	$	1.03	$	(0.49	)	$	2.42
Diluted earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted (1)		14,389,400		14,331,286		14,262,525			14,324,614
Net income (loss) per share	$	2.61	$	1.02	$	(0.49	)	$	2.39

(1) For the six months ended June 30, 2020, weighted average shares outstanding – basic was used to calculate diluted earnings per share due to a net loss for the period.

A reconciliation of weighted average shares for basic earnings per share to weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share is as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share		14,275,500		14,187,276		14,262,525		14,170,689
Non-vested restricted stock		14,112		21,293		—		17,783
Non-vested restricted stock units		24,293		117		—		949
Options		75,495		122,600		—		135,193
Weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share		14,389,400		14,331,286		14,262,525		14,324,614

If the Company had not incurred a loss in the six months ended June 30, 2020, 14,408,907 weighted average shares would have been used to compute the diluted loss per share calculation.  In addition to the basic shares, weighted average shares for the diluted calculation would have included 15,195 shares of non-vested restricted stock, 29,691 shares of non-vested restricted stock units, and 101,496 share equivalents for options.

The weighted average shares outstanding used to determine dilutive earnings per share does not include 570,332 shares and 500,000 shares for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and 566,957 shares and 500,000 shares for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, which were deemed to be anti-dilutive.  

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14. Segment Information

The Company manages its business through four business segments.  Commercial Specialty offers specialty property and casualty products designed for product lines such as Small Business Binding Authority, Property Brokerage, and Programs. Specialty Property offers specialty personal lines property and casualty insurance products.  Farm, Ranch, & Stable offers specialized property and casualty coverage including Commercial Farm Auto and Excess/Umbrella Coverage for the agriculture industry as well as specialized insurance products for the equine mortality and equine major medical industry.  Reinsurance Operations provides reinsurance solutions through brokers and primary writers including insurance and reinsurance companies.

The following are tabulations of business segment information for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Commercial Specialty		(1)	Specialty Property		(1)	Farm, Ranch, & Stable			(1)	Reinsurance Operations		(2)	Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	87,297		$	37,978		$	23,222			$	16,052		$	164,549
Net written premiums	$	77,880		$	33,075		$	20,257			$	16,052		$	147,264
Net earned premiums	$	69,728		$	33,543		$	19,030			$	19,546		$	141,847
Other income		—			429			36				279			744
Total revenues		69,728			33,972			19,066				19,825			142,591
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		28,877			13,691			13,439				11,290			67,297
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		26,516			13,761			7,606				5,695			53,578
Income from segments	$	14,335		$	6,520		$	(1,979	)		$	2,840		$	21,716
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income (loss)															(2,359	)
Net realized investment gains															38,507
Other income															22
Corporate and other operating expenses															(8,618	)
Interest expense															(4,712	)
Income before income taxes															44,556
Income tax expense															(7,005	)
Net income															37,551
Segment assets	$	753,310		$	203,561		$	140,658			$	277,242		$	1,374,771
Corporate assets															738,377
Total assets														$	2,113,148

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

(2) External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

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Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Commercial Specialty		(1)	Specialty Property		(1)	Farm, Ranch, & Stable			(1)	Reinsurance Operations			(2)	Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	77,079		$	46,486		$	23,697			$	32,059			$	179,321
Net written premiums	$	67,107		$	39,828		$	20,075			$	32,059			$	159,069
Net earned premiums	$	56,705		$	35,567		$	17,350			$	18,579			$	128,201
Other income (loss)		—			498			32				(8	)			522
Total revenues		56,705			36,065			17,382				18,571				128,723
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		32,691			11,111			13,126				13,147				70,075
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		22,890			14,939			7,345				5,360				50,534
Income (loss) from segments	$	1,124		$	10,015		$	(3,089	)		$	64			$	8,114
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income																13,826
Net realized investment gain																3,590
Corporate and other operating expenses																(4,639	)
Interest expense																(5,042	)
Income before income taxes																15,849
Income tax expense																(1,186	)
Net income																14,663
Segment assets	$	698,466		$	230,351		$	140,154			$	346,655			$	1,415,626
Corporate assets																599,846
Total assets															$	2,015,472

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

(2) External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Commercial Specialty		(1)	Specialty Property		(1)	Farm, Ranch, & Stable			(1)	Reinsurance Operations			(2)	Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	168,128		$	73,221		$	45,355			$	33,569			$	320,273
Net written premiums	$	150,363		$	63,082		$	39,362			$	33,569			$	286,376
Net earned premiums	$	137,442		$	67,759		$	37,713			$	43,401			$	286,315
Other income (loss)		—			856			72				(16	)			912
Total revenues		137,442			68,615			37,785				43,385				287,227
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		66,312			31,189			23,049				24,394				144,944
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		52,509			27,993			15,244				14,244				109,990
Income (loss) from segments	$	18,621		$	9,433		$	(508	)		$	4,747			$	32,293
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income																7,770
Net realized investment loss																(29,655	)
Other income																19
Corporate and other operating expenses																(12,841	)
Interest expense																(9,577	)
Loss before income taxes																(11,991	)
Income tax benefit																4,964
Net loss																(7,027	)
Segment assets	$	753,310		$	203,561		$	140,658			$	277,242			$	1,374,771
Corporate assets																738,377
Total assets															$	2,113,148

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

(2) External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Commercial Specialty		(1)	Specialty Property		(1)	Farm, Ranch, & Stable			(1)	Reinsurance Operations		(2)	Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	141,292		$	86,160		$	44,462			$	49,608		$	321,522
Net written premiums	$	122,277		$	73,040		$	37,567			$	49,601		$	282,485
Net earned premiums	$	112,346		$	70,186		$	34,472			$	33,286		$	250,290
Other income		—			941			62				7			1,010
Total revenues		112,346			71,127			34,534				33,293			251,300
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		54,342			31,614			21,264				21,176			128,396
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		45,702			29,592			14,627				10,356			100,277
Income (loss) from segments	$	12,302		$	9,921		$	(1,357	)		$	1,761		$	22,627
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income															21,045
Net realized investment gain															13,980
Corporate and other operating expenses															(7,844	)
Interest expense															(10,065	)
Income before income taxes															39,743
Income tax expense															(5,480	)
Net income															34,263
Segment assets	$	698,466		$	230,351		$	140,154			$	346,655		$	1,415,626
Corporate assets															599,846
Total assets														$	2,015,472

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

(2) External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

15.Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Provided in Connection with Outstanding Debt of Subsidiaries

The following tables present condensed consolidating balance sheets at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, condensed consolidating statements of operations and condensed consolidating statements of comprehensive income for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.  GBLI Holdings, LLC is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Company.  See Note 10 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information on the Company’s debt obligations.

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets at June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co- obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
ASSETS
Total investments	$	252,209		$	189,461		$	1,094,093		$	—		$	1,535,763
Cash and cash equivalents		7,361			3,043			65,989			—			76,393
Investments in subsidiaries		1,003,701			395,644			422,214			(1,821,559	)		—
Due from subsidiaries and affiliates		(110	)		(5,588	)		5,698			—			—
Notes receivable – affiliate		—			98,549			445,498			(544,047	)		—
Interest receivable – affiliate		—			5,557			17,259			(22,816	)		—
Premiums receivable, net		—			—			125,300			—			125,300
Reinsurance receivables, net		—			—			91,089			—			91,089
Funds held by ceding insurers		—			—			47,820			—			47,820
Federal income taxes receivable		—			9,961			(4,450	)		—			5,511
Deferred federal income taxes		—			35,828			(1,861	)		—			33,967
Deferred acquisition costs		—			—			70,119			—			70,119
Intangible assets		—			—			21,227			—			21,227
Goodwill		—			—			6,521			—			6,521
Prepaid reinsurance premiums		—			—			15,854			—			15,854
Receivable for securities sold		—			—			21,252			—			21,252
Other assets		17,950			20,335			30,904			(6,857	)		62,332
Total assets	$	1,281,111		$	752,790		$	2,474,526		$	(2,395,279	)	$	2,113,148
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	—		$	—		$	651,073		$	—		$	651,073
Unearned premiums		—			—			314,061			—			314,061
Ceded balances payable		—			—			23,660			—			23,660
Contingent commissions		—			—			8,676			—			8,676
Debt		—			304,587			—			(6,857	)		297,730
Notes payable – affiliates		520,498			—			23,549			(544,047	)		—
Accrued interest payable – affiliates		20,764			—			2,052			(22,816	)		—
Other liabilities		4,655			25,989			52,110			—			82,754
Total liabilities		545,917			330,576			1,075,181			(573,720	)		1,377,954
Shareholders’ equity
Total shareholders’ equity		735,194			422,214			1,399,345			(1,821,559	)		735,194
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,281,111		$	752,790		$	2,474,526		$	(2,395,279	)	$	2,113,148

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets at December 31, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
ASSETS
Total investments	$	44,468		$	257,317		$	1,261,757		$	—		$	1,563,542
Cash and cash equivalents		977			2,663			40,631			—			44,271
Investments in subsidiaries		1,218,491			355,777			434,278			(2,008,546	)		—
Due from subsidiaries and affiliates		(3,612	)		(3,965	)		7,577			—			—
Notes receivable – affiliate		—			80,049			445,498			(525,547	)		—
Interest receivable – affiliate		—			5,014			17,258			(22,272	)		—
Premiums receivable, net		—			—			118,035			—			118,035
Reinsurance receivables, net		—			—			83,938			—			83,938
Funds held by ceding insurers		—			—			48,580			—			48,580
Federal income taxes receivable		—			14,197			(3,208	)		—			10,989
Deferred federal income taxes		—			31,833			(756	)		—			31,077
Deferred acquisition costs		—			—			70,677			—			70,677
Intangible assets		—			—			21,491			—			21,491
Goodwill		—			—			6,521			—			6,521
Prepaid reinsurance premiums		—			—			16,716			—			16,716
Other assets		9,394			12,622			45,021			(6,989	)		60,048
Total assets	$	1,269,718		$	755,507		$	2,614,014		$	(2,563,354	)	$	2,075,885
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	—		$	—		$	630,181		$	—		$	630,181
Unearned premiums		—			—			314,861			—			314,861
Ceded balances payable		—			—			20,404			—			20,404
Payable for securities purchased		—			—			850			—			850
Contingent commissions		—			—			11,928			—			11,928
Debt		—			303,629			—			(6,989	)		296,640
Notes payable – affiliates		520,498			—			5,049			(525,547	)		—
Accrued interest payable – affiliates		20,343			—			1,929			(22,272	)		—
Other liabilities		2,068			17,600			54,544			—			74,212
Total liabilities		542,909			321,229			1,039,746			(554,808	)		1,349,076
Shareholders’ equity
Total shareholders’ equity		726,809			434,278			1,574,268			(2,008,546	)		726,809
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,269,718		$	755,507		$	2,614,014		$	(2,563,354	)	$	2,075,885

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)		Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Revenues:
Net earned premiums	$	—		$	—		$	141,847	$	—		$	141,847
Net investment income (loss)		800			(10,583	)		7,690		(266	)		(2,359	)
Net realized investment gains		1,857			23,484			13,166		—			38,507
Other income		—			—			766		—			766
Total revenues		2,657			12,901			163,469		(266	)		178,761
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		—			—			67,297		—			67,297
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		—			—			53,578		—			53,578
Corporate and other operating expenses		4,969			3,527			122		—			8,618
Interest expense		277			4,637			64		(266	)		4,712
Income (loss) before equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries and income taxes		(2,589	)		4,737			42,408		—			44,556
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		40,140			22,683			25,788		(88,611	)		—
Income before income taxes		37,551			27,420			68,196		(88,611	)		44,556
Income tax expense		—			1,632			5,373		—			7,005
Net income	$	37,551		$	25,788		$	62,823	$	(88,611	)	$	37,551

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)		Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Revenues:
Net earned premiums	$	—		$	—		$	128,201	$	—		$	128,201
Net investment income		729			5,020			8,366		(289	)		13,826
Net realized investment gains (losses)		406			(582	)		3,766		—			3,590
Other income		—			2			520		—			522
Total revenues		1,135			4,440			140,853		(289	)		146,139
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		—			—			70,075		—			70,075
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		—			—			50,534		—			50,534
Corporate and other operating expenses		1,657			2,681			301		—			4,639
Interest expense		277			4,961			93		(289	)		5,042
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries and income taxes		(799	)		(3,202	)		19,850		—			15,849
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		15,462			7,005			5,306		(27,773	)		—
Income before income taxes		14,663			3,803			25,156		(27,773	)		15,849
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(1,503	)		2,689		—			1,186
Net Income	$	14,663		$	5,306		$	22,467	$	(27,773	)	$	14,663

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Revenues:
Net earned premiums	$	—		$	—		$	286,315		$	—		$	286,315
Net investment income (loss)		598			(8,512	)		16,227			(543	)		7,770
Net realized investment gains (losses)		(2,746	)		(40,707	)		13,798			—			(29,655	)
Other income		—			19			912			—			931
Total revenues		(2,148	)		(49,200	)		317,252			(543	)		265,361
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		—			—			144,944			—			144,944
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		—			—			109,990			—			109,990
Corporate and other operating expenses		6,142			6,481			218			—			12,841
Interest expense		553			9,436			131			(543	)		9,577
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries and income taxes		(8,843	)		(65,117	)		61,969			—			(11,991	)
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries		1,816			32,821			(19,865	)		(14,772	)		—
Income (loss) before income taxes		(7,027	)		(32,296	)		42,104			(14,772	)		(11,991	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(12,431	)		7,467			—			(4,964	)
Net income (loss)	$	(7,027	)	$	(19,865	)	$	34,637		$	(14,772	)	$	(7,027	)

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)		Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Revenues:
Net earned premiums	$	—		$	—		$	250,290	$	—		$	250,290
Net investment income		1,371			2,945			17,305		(576	)		21,045
Net realized investment gains		399			11,494			2,087		—			13,980
Other income		—			30			980		—			1,010
Total revenues		1,770			14,469			270,662		(576	)		286,325
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		—			—			128,396		—			128,396
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		—			—			100,277		—			100,277
Corporate and other operating expenses		2,986			4,247			611		—			7,844
Interest expense		551			9,918			172		(576	)		10,065
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries and income taxes		(1,767	)		304			41,206		—			39,743
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		36,030			14,898			15,365		(66,293	)		—
Income before income taxes		34,263			15,202			56,571		(66,293	)		39,743
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(163	)		5,643		—			5,480
Net income	$	34,263		$	15,365		$	50,928	$	(66,293	)	$	34,263

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)		GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Net income	$	37,551	$	25,788		$	62,823		$	(88,611	)	$	37,551
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)		1,632		(64	)		31,661			—			33,229
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		23,501		4,402			4,301			(32,204	)		—
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income		—		(37	)		(9,351	)		—			(9,388	)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains		—		—			1,292			—			1,292
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		25,133		4,301			27,903			(32,204	)		25,133
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$	62,684	$	30,089		$	90,726		$	(120,815	)	$	62,684

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Net income	$	14,663		$	5,306		$	22,467		$	(27,773	)	$	14,663
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)		221			(480	)		18,936			—			18,677
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		15,220			9,165			8,526			(32,911	)		—
Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income		—			—			(1	)		—			(1	)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income		(568	)		(159	)		(3,013	)		—			(3,740	)
Unrealized foreign currency translation losses		—			—			(63	)		—			(63	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		14,873			8,526			24,385			(32,911	)		14,873
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	29,536		$	13,832		$	46,852		$	(60,684	)	$	29,536

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Net income (loss)	$	(7,027	)	$	(19,865	)	$	34,637		$	(14,772	)	$	(7,027	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains		1,632			792			28,772			—			31,196
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiaries		18,452			7,047			7,802			(33,301	)		—
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		—			(37	)		(11,064	)		—			(11,101	)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains		—			—			(11	)		—			(11	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		20,084			7,802			25,499			(33,301	)		20,084
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	13,057		$	(12,063	)	$	60,136		$	(48,073	)	$	13,057

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)		Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Net income	$	34,263		$	15,365	$	50,928		$	(66,293	)	$	34,263
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains		880			1,567		37,015			—			39,462
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		37,454			19,490		21,300			(78,244	)		—
Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive losses		—			—		(2	)		—			(2	)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		(561	)		243		(1,500	)		—			(1,818	)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains		—			—		131			—			131
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		37,773			21,300		56,944			(78,244	)		37,773
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	72,036		$	36,665	$	107,872		$	(144,537	)	$	72,036

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended  June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$	(12,069	)	$	(1,380	)	$	65,859		$	52,410
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities		475			18,125			408,511			427,111
Proceeds from sale of equity securities		69,502			309,413			—			378,915
Proceeds from maturity of fixed maturities		—			—			15,651			15,651
Proceeds from other invested assets		500			123			—			623
Amounts paid in connection with derivatives		—			(20,060	)		—			(20,060	)
Purchases of fixed maturities		(167,316	)		(33,362	)		(257,163	)		(457,841	)
Purchases of equity securities		(103,445	)		(254,640	)		—			(358,085	)
Purchases of other invested assets		—			(297	)		—			(297	)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities		(200,284	)		19,302			166,999			(13,983	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings under margin borrowing facility		—			958			—			958
Issuance of note to affiliates		—			(18,500	)		18,500			—
Dividends paid to shareholders		(7,120	)		—			—			(7,120	)
Dividends from subsidiary		226,000			—			(226,000	)		—
Purchase of A ordinary shares		(143	)		—			—			(143	)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		218,737			(17,542	)		(207,500	)		(6,305	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		6,384			380			25,358			32,122
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		977			2,663			40,631			44,271
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	7,361		$	3,043		$	65,989		$	76,393

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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$	1,521		$	(14,207	)	$	9,551		$	(3,135	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities		48,393			101,584			419,552			569,529
Proceeds from sale of equity securities		3,600			163,428			—			167,028
Proceeds from maturity of fixed maturities		—			—			95,994			95,994
Proceeds from other invested assets		2,349			—			—			2,349
Amounts paid in connection with derivatives		—			(8,022	)		—			(8,022	)
Purchases of fixed maturities		(10,548	)		(22,726	)		(540,604	)		(573,878	)
Purchases of equity securities		(39,332	)		(245,652	)		—			(284,984	)
Purchases of other invested assets		—			(3,500	)		—			(3,500	)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities		4,462			(14,888	)		(25,058	)		(35,484	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings under margin borrowing facility		—			3,409			—			3,409
Dividends paid to shareholders		(7,125	)		—			—			(7,125	)
Purchase of A ordinary shares		(947	)		—			—			(947	)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		(8,072	)		3,409			—			(4,663	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(2,089	)		(25,686	)		(15,507	)		(43,282	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		2,221			26,039			71,237			99,497
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	132		$	353		$	55,730		$	56,215

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

16. New Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Adopted in 2020

In March, 2020, the FASB issued new accounting guidance that affected a variety of topics in the Codification.  The amendments in this update are meant to make the Codification easier to understand and easier to apply by eliminating inconsistencies and providing clarification.  This guidance is effective for all fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020.  The adoption of this new accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

In August, 2018, the FASB issued new accounting guidance which removed, modified, and added certain disclosures related to Topic 820, Fair Value.  The affected disclosures are related to transfers between fair value levels, level 3 assets, and investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value.  This guidance is effective for all fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020.  The adoption of this new accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

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In January, 2017, the FASB issued updated guidance that simplifies how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill (i.e. Step 2 of the current goodwill impairment test).  Under the new amendments, an entity may still first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test.  If determined to be necessary, the quantitative impairment test shall be used to identify goodwill impairment and measure the amount of a goodwill impairment loss to be recognized, if any.  A goodwill impairment loss is recognized for the amount that the carrying amount of a reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.  This guidance is effective for public business entities’ annual or interim goodwill impairment testing in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019.  The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020.  The adoption of this new accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

In June, 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance addressing the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments.  The new guidance requires financial assets measured at amortized cost, which includes but are not limited to premiums receivable and reinsurance receivables, to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected over the life of the asset using an allowance for credit losses.  Changes in the allowance are charged to earnings.  The measurement of expected credit losses should consider relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current information, as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the financial assets.  For available for sale debt securities, credit losses should be measured similar to the old guidance; however, the new guidance requires that credit losses be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down of the amortized cost basis of the impaired securities and allows for the reversal of credit losses in the current period net income.  In addition, the Company made certain accounting policy elections related to accrued interest receivables which are described in Note 3.  The Company adopted this new accounting guidance on January 1, 2020 using a modified-retrospective approach.  The adoption of this new accounting guidance and the impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows is described primarily within Note 3 and Note 6.

Please see Note 22 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on accounting pronouncements issued but not yet adopted.

17.Subsequent Events

In July 2020, the Company notified the Trustee of the 7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045 (“2045 Notes”) that it has elected to redeem the entire $100 million in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2045 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2045 Notes redeemed to, but not including, the Redemption Date of August 15, 2020.  

Please see Note 10 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on the Company’s 2045 Notes.

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Item 2. 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 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of Global Indemnity included elsewhere in this report.  Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this report, including information with respect to the Company’s plans and strategy, constitutes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Please see "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of this Item 2 for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein.  For more information regarding the Company’s business and operations, please see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Recent Developments

COVID-19

The global outbreak of COVID-19 presents significant risks to the Company which the Company is not able to fully evaluate at the current time. The COVID-19 pandemic may affect the Company’s operations in the third quarter and may continue to do so indefinitely, thereafter.  The Company may experience reductions in premium volume, delays in the collection of premiums, and increases in COVID-19 related claims.  The volatility in the global financial markets may negatively impact the market value of the Company’s investment portfolio and may result in net realized investment losses as well as a decline in the liquidity of the investment portfolio.  All of these factors may have far reaching impacts on the Company’s business, operations, and financial results and conditions, directly and indirectly, including without limitation impacts on the health of the Company’s management and employees, distribution, marketing, customers and agents, and on the overall economy. The scope and nature of these impacts, most of which are beyond the Company’s control, continue to evolve and such effects could exist for an extended period of time even after the pandemic ends.

Proposed Redomestication

On June 23, 2020, the Company announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a plan to redomesticate the Company and its Bermuda subsidiary, Global Indemnity Reinsurance, to the United States. The Board also approved the filing of a preliminary proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with a special meeting of the Company’s shareholders that will be called to consider and approve the redomestication plan.  The preliminary proxy was filed on June 23, 2020.  This plan to redomesticate is also awaiting regulatory approval. If approved by its shareholders and regulatory approval is received, the Company anticipates that the redomestication will close on or around 12:01am (Eastern Time) on August 28, 2020. Please see Note 2 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for additional information on the proposed redomestication.

Redemption of Debt

In July 2020, the Company notified the Trustee of the 7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045 (“2045 Notes”) that it has elected to redeem the entire $100 million in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2045 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2045 Notes redeemed to, but not including, the Redemption Date of August 15, 2020.  

Dividend

During 2020, the Board of Directors approved a dividend payment of $0.25 per ordinary share to all shareholders of record on the close of business on March 24, 2020 and June 23, 2020.  Dividends paid were $7.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020.  

Overview

The Company’s Commercial Specialty segment sells its property and casualty insurance products through a group of approximately 180 professional general agencies that have limited quoting and binding authority, as well as a number of wholesale insurance brokers who in turn sell the Company’s insurance products to insureds through retail insurance brokers.  Commercial Specialty operates predominantly in the excess and surplus lines marketplace.  The Company manages its

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Commercial Specialty segment via product classifications.  These product classifications are: 1) Penn-America, which includes property and general liability products for small commercial businesses sold through a select network of wholesale general agents with specific binding authority; 2) United National, which includes property, general liability, and professional lines products sold through program administrators with specific binding authority; 3) Diamond State, which includes property, casualty, and professional lines products sold through wholesale brokers and program administrators with specific binding authority; and 4) Vacant Express, which primarily insures dwellings which are currently vacant, undergoing renovation, or are under construction and is sold through aggregators, brokers, and retail agents.  

The Company’s Specialty Property segment, via American Reliable, offers specialty personal lines property and casualty insurance products through a group of approximately 230 agents, primarily comprised of wholesale general agents, with specific binding authority in the admitted marketplace.

The Company’s Farm, Ranch, & Stable segment, via American Reliable, provides specialized property and casualty coverage including Commercial Farm Auto and Excess/Umbrella Coverage for the agriculture industry as well as specialized insurance products for the equine mortality and equine major medical industry on an admitted basis.  These insurance products are sold through a group of approximately 210 agents, primarily comprised of wholesalers and retail agents, with a selected number having specific binding authority. 

The Company’s Reinsurance Operations, consisting solely of the operations of Global Indemnity Reinsurance, currently provides reinsurance solutions through brokers and on a direct basis.  Global Indemnity Reinsurance is a Bermuda based treaty reinsurer for specialty property and casualty insurance and reinsurance companies. Global Indemnity Reinsurance conducts business in Bermuda and is focused on using its capital capacity to write niche and specialty-focused treaties and business which meet the Company’s risk tolerance and return thresholds.  Assuming the Company redomesticates, which is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2020, Global Indemnity Reinsurance’s business will be assumed by the Company’s existing U.S. insurance company subsidiaries.

The Company derives its revenues primarily from premiums paid on insurance policies that it writes and from income generated by its investment portfolio, net of fees paid for investment management services.  The amount of insurance premiums that the Company receives is a function of the amount and type of policies it writes, as well as prevailing market prices.  

The Company’s expenses include losses and loss adjustment expenses, acquisition costs 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.  The Company records its best estimate of losses and loss adjustment expenses considering both internal and external actuarial analyses of the estimated losses the Company expects to incur on the insurance policies it writes.  The ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses will depend on the actual costs to resolve claims.  Acquisition costs consist principally of commissions and premium taxes that 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.  Corporate and other operating expenses are comprised primarily of outside legal fees, other professional and accounting fees, directors’ fees, management fees & advisory fees, and salaries and benefits for company personnel whose services relate to the support of corporate activities. Interest expense is primarily comprised of amounts due on outstanding debt.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies

The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP, which require it to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.  Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.  

The most critical accounting policies involve significant estimates and include those used in determining the liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, recoverability of reinsurance receivables, investments, fair value measurements, goodwill and intangible assets, deferred acquisition costs, and taxation.  For a detailed discussion on each of these policies,

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please see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.  There have been no significant changes to any of these policies or underlying methodologies during the current year except for the following.

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted new accounting guidance related to the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments. In conjunction with implementing this new guidance, the Company modified its impairment process as well as made certain accounting policy elections related to accrued interest receivables.  Please see Note 3 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for a discussion on the Company’s impairment process and accounting policy elections related to accrued interest receivable. Please see Note 6 for a discussion on the Company’s policies related to the evaluation process when estimating expected credit losses for premiums receivable and reinsurance receivables.

Results of Operations

The following table summarizes the Company’s results for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						%			Six Months Ended June 30,						%
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			Change			2020			2019			Change
Gross written premiums	$	164,549		$	179,321			(8.2	%)	$	320,273		$	321,522			(0.4	%)
Net written premiums	$	147,264		$	159,069			(7.4	%)	$	286,376		$	282,485			1.4	%
Net earned premiums	$	141,847		$	128,201			10.6	%	$	286,315		$	250,290			14.4	%
Other income		766			522			46.7	%		931			1,010			(7.8	%)
Total revenues		142,613			128,723			10.8	%		287,246			251,300			14.3	%
Losses and expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		67,297			70,075			(4.0	%)		144,944			128,396			12.9	%
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		53,578			50,534			6.0	%		109,990			100,277			9.7	%
Underwriting income		21,738			8,114			167.9	%		32,312			22,627			42.8	%
Net investment income (loss)		(2,359	)		13,826			(117.1	%)		7,770			21,045			(63.1	%)
Net realized investment gains (losses)		38,507			3,590		NM				(29,655	)		13,980		NM
Corporate and other operating expenses		(8,618	)		(4,639	)		85.8	%		(12,841	)		(7,844	)		63.7	%
Interest expense		(4,712	)		(5,042	)		(6.5	%)		(9,577	)		(10,065	)		(4.8	%)
Income (loss) before income taxes		44,556			15,849			181.1	%		(11,991	)		39,743			(130.2	%)
Income tax expense (benefit)		7,005			1,186		NM				(4,964	)		5,480		NM
Net income (loss)	$	37,551		$	14,663			156.1	%	$	(7,027	)	$	34,263			(120.5	%)
Underwriting Ratios:
Loss ratio (1):		47.4	%		54.6	%					50.6	%		51.3	%
Expense ratio (2)		37.8	%		39.4	%					38.4	%		40.1	%
Combined ratio (3)		85.2	%		94.0	%					89.0	%		91.4	%

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.

(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 combined ratio is a GAAP financial measure and is the sum of the Company’s loss and expense ratios.

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Premiums

The following table summarizes the change in premium volume by business segment:

	Quarters Ended June 30,							Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020		2019		% Change			2020		2019		% Change
Gross written premiums (1)
Commercial Specialty (3)	$	87,297	$	77,079		13.3	%	$	168,128	$	141,292		19.0	%
Specialty Property (3)		37,978		46,486		(18.3	%)		73,221		86,160		(15.0	%)
Farm, Ranch, & Stable (3)		23,222		23,697		(2.0	%)		45,355		44,462		2.0	%
Reinsurance (4)		16,052		32,059		(49.9	%)		33,569		49,608		(32.3	%)
Total gross written premiums	$	164,549	$	179,321		(8.2	%)	$	320,273	$	321,522		(0.4	%)
Ceded written premiums
Commercial Specialty (3)	$	9,417	$	9,972		(5.6	%)	$	17,765	$	19,015		(6.6	%)
Specialty Property (3)		4,903		6,658		(26.4	%)		10,139		13,120		(22.7	%)
Farm, Ranch, & Stable (3)		2,965		3,622		(18.1	%)		5,993		6,895		(13.1	%)
Reinsurance (4)		—		—		—	%		—		7		(100.0	%)
Total ceded written premiums	$	17,285	$	20,252		(14.7	%)	$	33,897	$	39,037		(13.2	%)
Net written premiums (2)
Commercial Specialty (3)	$	77,880	$	67,107		16.1	%	$	150,363	$	122,277		23.0	%
Specialty Property (3)		33,075		39,828		(17.0	%)		63,082		73,040		(13.6	%)
Farm, Ranch, & Stable (3)		20,257		20,075		0.9	%		39,362		37,567		4.8	%
Reinsurance (4)		16,052		32,059		(49.9	%)		33,569		49,601		(32.3	%)
Total net written premiums	$	147,264	$	159,069		(7.4	%)	$	286,376	$	282,485		1.4	%
Net earned premiums
Commercial Specialty (3)	$	69,728	$	56,705		23.0	%	$	137,442	$	112,346		22.3	%
Specialty Property (3)		33,543		35,567		(5.7	%)		67,759		70,186		(3.5	%)
Farm, Ranch, & Stable (3)		19,030		17,350		9.7	%		37,713		34,472		9.4	%
Reinsurance (4)		19,546		18,579		5.2	%		43,401		33,286		30.4	%
Total net earned premiums	$	141,847	$	128,201		10.6	%	$	286,315	$	250,290		14.4	%

(1) Gross written premiums represent the amount received or to be received for insurance policies written without reduction for reinsurance costs, ceded premiums, or other deductions.

(2) Net written premiums equal gross written premiums less ceded written premiums.

(3) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations under a quota share agreement.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

(4) External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

Gross written premiums decreased by 8.2% and 0.4% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to same period in 2019.  The decrease is mainly due to the reduction of catastrophe exposed business within both Specialty Property and Farm, Ranch, & Stable, reduction in business not providing an adequate return on capital within Specialty Property, and Reinsurance Operations’ non-renewal of its property catastrophe treaties.  This reduction in premiums was partially offset by organic growth from existing agents, increased pricing, and several new programs within Commercial Specialty, rate increases and new agent appointments within Farm, Ranch, & Stable, and growth of the new casualty treaty entered into by Reinsurance Operations in 2019.

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Net Retention

The ratio of net written premiums to gross written premiums is referred to as the Company’s net premium retention.  The Company’s net premium retention is summarized by segments as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Point		Six Months Ended June 30,						Point
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			Change		2020			2019			Change
Commercial Specialty		89.2	%		87.1	%		2.1		89.4	%		86.5	%		2.9
Specialty Property		87.1	%		85.7	%		1.4		86.2	%		84.8	%		1.4
Farm, Ranch, & Stable		87.2	%		84.7	%		2.5		86.8	%		84.5	%		2.3
Reinsurance		100.0	%		100.0	%		—		100.0	%		100.0	%		—
Total		89.5	%		88.7	%		0.8		89.4	%		87.9	%		1.5

The net premium retention for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020 increased by 0.8 points and 1.5 points, respectively, as compared to the same period in 2019.  This increase in retention is primarily driven by the restructuring of the Company’s catastrophe reinsurance treaties as well as a change in the mix of business.

Net Earned Premiums

Net earned premiums within the Commercial Specialty segment increased by 23.0% and 22.3% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, as compared to the same period in 2019.  The increase in net earned premiums was primarily due to a growth in premiums written as a result of organic growth from existing agents, pricing increases, and several new programs.  Property net earned premiums were $31.9 million and $25.9 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $62.4 million and $54.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Casualty net earned premiums were $37.8 million and $30.8 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $75.0 million and $58.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.  

Net earned premiums within the Specialty Property segment decreased by 5.7% and 3.5% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, as compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to a continued reduction of catastrophe exposed business and a reduction in business not providing an adequate return on capital. Property net earned premiums were $31.2 million and $32.8 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $62.8 million and $64.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Casualty net earned premiums were $2.4 million and $2.8 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $4.9 million and $5.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.  

Net earned premiums within the Farm, Ranch, & Stable segment increased by 9.7% and 9.4% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, as compared to the same period in 2019. The increase in net earned premiums was primarily due to a growth in premiums written in prior periods as a result of rate increases and new agent appointments.  Property net earned premiums were $13.7 million and $12.3 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $27.1 million and $24.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Casualty net earned premiums were $5.3 million and $5.0 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $10.6 million and $9.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.  

Net earned premiums within the Reinsurance Operations segment increased by 5.2% and 30.4% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, as compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to the new casualty treaty entered into during 2019 partially offset by the non-renewal of its property catastrophe treaties.  Property net earned premiums were $9.1 million and $14.4 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $19.0 million and $26.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.  Casualty net earned premiums were $10.5 million and $4.2 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $24.4 million and $6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.  

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Reserves

Management’s best estimate at June 30, 2020 was recorded as the loss reserve.  Management’s best estimate is as of a particular point in time and is based upon known facts, the Company’s actuarial analyses, current law, and the Company’s judgment.  This resulted in carried gross and net reserves of $651.1 million and $563.9 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2020.  A breakout of the Company’s gross and net reserves, as of June 30, 2020, is as follows:

	Gross Reserves
(Dollars in thousands)	Case		IBNR (1)		Total
Commercial Specialty	$	129,107	$	278,698	$	407,805
Specialty Property		13,872		29,682		43,554
Farm, Ranch, & Stable		14,128		36,652		50,780
Reinsurance Operations		58,221		90,713		148,934
Total	$	215,328	$	435,745	$	651,073

	Net Reserves (2)
(Dollars in thousands)	Case		IBNR (1)		Total
Commercial Specialty	$	103,823	$	236,916	$	340,739
Specialty Property		9,627		24,871		34,498
Farm, Ranch, & Stable		10,913		28,768		39,681
Reinsurance Operations		58,221		90,713		148,934
Total	$	182,584	$	381,268	$	563,852

(1) Losses incurred but not reported, including the expected future emergence of case reserves.

(2) Does not include reinsurance receivable on paid losses.

Each reserve category has an implicit frequency and severity for each accident year as a result of the various assumptions made.  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.  For most of its reserve categories, the Company believes that frequency can be predicted with greater accuracy than severity.  Therefore, the Company believes management’s best estimate is more likely influenced by changes in severity than frequency.  The following table, which the Company believes reflects a reasonable range of variability around its best estimate based on historical loss experience and management’s judgment, reflects the impact of changes (which could be favorable or unfavorable) in frequency and severity on the Company’s current accident year net loss estimate of $164.9 million for claims occurring during the six months ended June 30, 2020:

		Severity Change
(Dollars in thousands)		-10%			-5%			0%			5%			10%
Frequency Change	-5%	$	(23,911	)	$	(16,078	)	$	(8,245	)	$	(412	)	$	7,420
	-3%		(20,942	)		(12,945	)		(4,947	)		3,051			11,048
	-2%		(19,458	)		(11,378	)		(3,298	)		4,782			12,862
	-1%		(17,974	)		(9,812	)		(1,649	)		6,514			14,676
	0%		(16,490	)		(8,245	)		—			8,245			16,490
	1%		(15,006	)		(6,678	)		1,649			9,976			18,304
	2%		(13,522	)		(5,112	)		3,298			11,708			20,118
	3%		(12,038	)		(3,545	)		4,947			13,439			21,932
	5%		(9,069	)		(412	)		8,245			16,902			25,560

The Company’s net reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses of $563.9 million as of June 30, 2020 relate to multiple accident years.  Therefore, the impact of changes in frequency and severity for more than one accident year could be higher or lower than the amounts reflected above.

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Underwriting Results

Commercial Specialty

The components of income from the Company’s Commercial Specialty segment and corresponding underwriting ratios are as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,				%			Six Months Ended June 30,				%
(Dollars in thousands)	2020 (1)		2019 (1)		Change			2020 (1)		2019 (1)		Change
Gross written premiums	$	87,297	$	77,079		13.3	%	$	168,128	$	141,292		19.0	%
Net written premiums	$	77,880	$	67,107		16.1	%	$	150,363	$	122,277		23.0	%
Net earned premiums	$	69,728	$	56,705		23.0	%	$	137,442	$	112,346		22.3	%
Total revenues		69,728		56,705		23.0	%		137,442		112,346		22.3	%
Losses and expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		28,877		32,691		(11.7	%)		66,312		54,342		22.0	%
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		26,516		22,890		15.8	%		52,509		45,702		14.9	%
Underwriting income	$	14,335	$	1,124	NM			$	18,621	$	12,302		51.4	%

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Point			Six Months Ended June 30,						Point
	2020			2019			Change			2020			2019			Change
Underwriting Ratios:
Loss ratio:
Current accident year		61.8	%		58.0	%		3.8			58.6	%		54.5	%		4.1
Prior accident year		(20.4	%)		(0.4	%)		(20.0	)		(10.4	%)		(6.1	%)		(4.3	)
Calendar year loss ratio		41.4	%		57.6	%		(16.2	)		48.2	%		48.4	%		(0.2	)
Expense ratio		38.0	%		40.4	%		(2.4	)		38.2	%		40.7	%		(2.5	)
Combined ratio		79.4	%		98.0	%		(18.6	)		86.4	%		89.1	%		(2.7	)

NM – not meaningful

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations under a quota share agreement.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

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Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures and ratios

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

	Quarters Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020						2019						2020						2019
	Losses $			Loss Ratio			Losses $			Loss Ratio			Losses $			Loss Ratio			Losses $			Loss Ratio
Property
Non catastrophe property losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	14,563			45.6	%	$	11,322			43.6	%	$	26,812			42.9	%	$	22,053			40.8	%
Effect of prior accident year		689			2.2	%		138			0.5	%		330			0.5	%		(975	)		(1.8	%)
Non catastrophe property losses and ratio (2)	$	15,252			47.8	%	$	11,460			44.1	%	$	27,142			43.4	%	$	21,078			39.0	%
Catastrophe losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	9,866			30.9	%	$	3,891			15.0	%	$	13,579			21.8	%	$	5,357			9.9	%
Effect of prior accident year		5,099			16.0	%		(99	)		(0.4	%)		5,437			8.7	%		48			0.1	%
Catastrophe losses and ratio (2)	$	14,965			46.9	%	$	3,792			14.6	%	$	19,016			30.5	%	$	5,405			10.0	%
Total property losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	24,429			76.5	%	$	15,213			58.6	%	$	40,391			64.7	%	$	27,410			50.7	%
Effect of prior accident year		5,788			18.2	%		39			0.1	%		5,767			9.2	%		(927	)		(1.7	%)
Total property losses and ratio (2)	$	30,217			94.7	%	$	15,252			58.7	%	$	46,158			73.9	%	$	26,483			49.0	%
Casualty
Total Casualty losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	18,697			49.4	%	$	17,698			57.5	%	$	40,170			53.6	%	$	33,818			58.0	%
Effect of prior accident year		(20,037	)		(53.0	%)		(259	)		(0.8	%)		(20,016	)		(26.7	%)		(5,959	)		(10.2	%)
Total Casualty losses and ratio (2)	$	(1,340	)		(3.6	%)	$	17,439			56.7	%	$	20,154			26.9	%	$	27,859			47.8	%
Total
Total net losses and loss adjustment expense and total loss ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	43,126			61.8	%	$	32,911			58.0	%	$	80,561			58.6	%	$	61,228			54.5	%
Effect of prior accident year		(14,249	)		(20.4	%)		(220	)		(0.4	%)		(14,249	)		(10.4	%)		(6,886	)		(6.1	%)
Total net losses and loss adjustment expense and total loss ratio (2)	$	28,877			41.4	%	$	32,691			57.6	%	$	66,312			48.2	%	$	54,342			48.4	%

(1) Non-GAAP measure / ratio

(2) Most directly comparable GAAP measure / ratio

Premiums

See “Result of Operations” above for a discussion on consolidated premiums.

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Loss Ratio

The current accident year losses and loss ratio is summarized as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,				%			Six Months Ended June 30,				%
(Dollars in thousands)	2020		2019		Change			2020		2019		Change
Property losses
Non-catastrophe	$	14,563	$	11,322		28.6	%	$	26,812	$	22,053		21.6	%
Catastrophe		9,866		3,891		153.6	%		13,579		5,357		153.5	%
Property losses		24,429		15,213		60.6	%		40,391		27,410		47.4	%
Casualty losses		18,697		17,698		5.6	%		40,170		33,818		18.8	%
Total accident year losses	$	43,126	$	32,911		31.0	%	$	80,561	$	61,228		31.6	%

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Point			Six Months Ended June 30,						Point
	2020			2019			Change			2020			2019			Change
Current accident year loss ratio:
Property
Non-catastrophe		45.6	%		43.6	%		2.0			42.9	%		40.8	%		2.1
Catastrophe		30.9	%		15.0	%		15.9			21.8	%		9.9	%		11.9
Property loss ratio		76.5	%		58.6	%		17.9			64.7	%		50.7	%		14.0
Casualty loss ratio		49.4	%		57.5	%		(8.1	)		53.6	%		58.0	%		(4.4	)
Total accident year loss ratio		61.8	%		58.0	%		3.8			58.6	%		54.5	%		4.1

The current accident year non-catastrophe property loss ratio increased by 2.0 points during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 reflecting a higher claims frequency for the second accident quarter compared to last year.

The current accident year non-catastrophe property loss ratio increased by 2.1 points during the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 reflecting a higher claims frequency for the first six months compared to last year.

The current accident year catastrophe loss ratio increased by 15.9 points during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 due to a higher claims frequency and severity for the second accident quarter compared to last year.

The current accident year catastrophe loss ratio increased by 11.9 points during the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 due to a higher claims frequency and severity for the first six months compared to last year.

The current accident year casualty loss ratio improved by 8.1 points during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 due to a lower claims frequency for the second accident quarter compared to last year.

The current accident year casualty loss ratio improved by 4.4 points during the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 due to a lower claims frequency through the first six months compared to last year.

The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020 includes a decrease of $14.2 million, or 20.4 percentage points, and a decrease of $14.2 million, or 10.4 percentage points, respectively, related to reserve development on prior accident years.  The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019 includes a decrease of $0.2 million, or 0.4 percentage points, and a decrease of $6.9 million, or 6.1 percentage points, respectively, related to reserve development on prior accident years.  Please see Note 8 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for further discussion on prior accident year development.

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Expense Ratios

The expense ratio for the Company’s Commercial Specialty segment improved by 2.4 points from 40.4% for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 to 38.0% for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and improved by 2.5 points from 40.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to 38.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The improvement in the expense ratio is primarily due to higher earned premiums.

COVID-19

COVID-19 could result in declines in business, non-payment of premiums, and increases in claims that could adversely affect Commercial Specialty’s business, financial condition, and results of operation.  

There is risk that legislation could be passed which would require the Company to cover business interruption claims regardless of terms, exclusions including the virus exclusions contained within the Company’s Commercial Specialty policies, or other conditions included in these policies that would otherwise preclude coverage.

Specialty Property

The components of income and loss from the Company’s Specialty Property segment and corresponding underwriting ratios are as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,				%			Six Months Ended June 30,				%
(Dollars in thousands)	2020 (1)		2019 (1)		Change			2020 (1)		2019 (1)		Change
Gross written premiums	$	37,978	$	46,486		(18.3	%)	$	73,221	$	86,160		(15.0	%)
Net written premiums	$	33,075	$	39,828		(17.0	%)	$	63,082	$	73,040		(13.6	%)
Net earned premiums	$	33,543	$	35,567		(5.7	%)	$	67,759	$	70,186		(3.5	%)
Other income		429		498		(13.9	%)		856		941		(9.0	%)
Total revenues		33,972		36,065		(5.8	%)		68,615		71,127		(3.5	%)
Losses and expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		13,691		11,111		23.2	%		31,189		31,614		(1.3	%)
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		13,761		14,939		(7.9	%)		27,993		29,592		(5.4	%)
Underwriting income	$	6,520	$	10,015		(34.9	%)	$	9,433	$	9,921		(4.9	%)

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Point			Six Months Ended June 30,						Point
	2020			2019			Change			2020			2019			Change
Underwriting Ratios:
Loss ratio:
Current accident year		54.5	%		59.8	%		(5.3	)		52.8	%		58.2	%		(5.4	)
Prior accident year		(13.7	%)		(28.5	%)		14.8			(6.8	%)		(13.2	%)		6.4
Calendar year loss ratio		40.8	%		31.3	%		9.5			46.0	%		45.0	%		1.0
Expense ratio		41.0	%		42.0	%		(1.0	)		41.3	%		42.2	%		(0.9	)
Combined ratio		81.8	%		73.3	%		8.5			87.3	%		87.2	%		0.1

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations under a quota share agreement.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

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Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures and ratios

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

	Quarters Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020						2019						2020						2019
	Losses $			Loss Ratio			Losses $			Loss Ratio			Losses $			Loss Ratio			Losses			Loss Ratio
Property
Non catastrophe property losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	11,032			35.4	%	$	17,274			52.7	%	$	25,425			40.5	%	$	34,013			52.5	%
Effect of prior accident year		(3,383	)		(10.9	%)		(124	)		(0.4	%)		(3,045	)		(4.8	%)		(180	)		(0.3	%)
Non catastrophe property losses and ratio (2)	$	7,649			24.5	%	$	17,150			52.3	%	$	22,380			35.7	%	$	33,833			52.2	%
Catastrophe losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	6,228			20.0	%	$	2,394			7.3	%	$	8,307			13.2	%	$	4,084			6.3	%
Effect of prior accident year		178			0.6	%		(9,838	)		(30.0	%)		209			0.3	%		(8,989	)		(13.9	%)
Catastrophe losses and ratio (2)	$	6,406			20.6	%	$	(7,444	)		(22.7	%)	$	8,516			13.5	%	$	(4,905	)		(7.6	%)
Total property losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	17,260			55.4	%	$	19,668			60.0	%	$	33,732			53.7	%	$	38,097			58.8	%
Effect of prior accident year		(3,205	)		(10.3	%)		(9,962	)		(30.4	%)		(2,836	)		(4.5	%)		(9,169	)		(14.2	%)
Total property losses and ratio (2)	$	14,055			45.1	%	$	9,706			29.6	%	$	30,896			49.2	%	$	28,928			44.6	%
Casualty
Total Casualty losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	1,019			43.1	%	$	1,591			57.7	%	$	2,045			41.5	%	$	2,761			50.6	%
Effect of prior accident year		(1,383	)		(58.5	%)		(186	)		(6.7	%)		(1,752	)		(35.6	%)		(75	)		(1.4	%)
Total Casualty losses and ratio (2)	$	(364	)		(15.4	%)	$	1,405			51.0	%	$	293			5.9	%	$	2,686			49.2	%
Total
Total net losses and loss adjustment expense and total loss ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	18,279			54.5	%	$	21,259			59.8	%	$	35,777			52.8	%	$	40,858			58.2	%
Effect of prior accident year		(4,588	)		(13.7	%)		(10,148	)		(28.5	%)		(4,588	)		(6.8	%)		(9,244	)		(13.2	%)
Total net losses and loss adjustment expense and total loss ratio (2)	$	13,691			40.8	%	$	11,111			31.3	%	$	31,189			46.0	%	$	31,614			45.0	%

(1) Non-GAAP measure / ratio

(2) Most directly comparable GAAP measure / ratio

Premiums

See “Result of Operations” above for a discussion on consolidated premiums.

Other Income

Other income was $0.4 million and $0.5 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $0.9 million for both of the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.  Other income is primarily comprised of fee income.  

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Loss Ratio

The current accident year losses and loss ratio is summarized as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,				%			Six Months Ended June 30,				%
(Dollars in thousands)	2020		2019		Change			2020		2019		Change
Property losses
Non-catastrophe	$	11,032	$	17,274		(36.1	%)	$	25,425	$	34,013		(25.2	%)
Catastrophe		6,228		2,394		160.2	%		8,307		4,084		103.4	%
Property losses		17,260		19,668		(12.2	%)		33,732		38,097		(11.5	%)
Casualty losses		1,019		1,591		(36.0	%)		2,045		2,761		(25.9	%)
Total accident year losses	$	18,279	$	21,259		(14.0	%)	$	35,777	$	40,858		(12.4	%)

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Point			Six Months Ended June 30,						Point
	2020			2019			Change			2020			2019			Change
Current accident year loss ratio:
Property
Non-catastrophe		35.4	%		52.7	%		(17.3	)		40.5	%		52.5	%		(12.0	)
Catastrophe		20.0	%		7.3	%		12.7			13.2	%		6.3	%		6.9
Property loss ratio		55.4	%		60.0	%		(4.6	)		53.7	%		58.8	%		(5.1	)
Casualty loss ratio		43.1	%		57.7	%		(14.6	)		41.5	%		50.6	%		(9.1	)
Total accident year loss ratio		54.5	%		59.8	%		(5.3	)		52.8	%		58.2	%		(5.4	)

The current accident year non-catastrophe property loss ratio improved by 17.3 points during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 reflecting a lower claims frequency in the second accident quarter and lower claims severity in the calendar quarter compared to last year.

The current accident year non-catastrophe property loss ratio improved by 12.0 points during the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 due to a lower claims frequency and severity through six months compared to last year.

The current accident year catastrophe loss ratio increased by 12.7 points during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 due to a higher claims frequency for the second accident quarter compared to last year.

The current accident year catastrophe loss ratio increased by 6.9 points during the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 due to a higher claims frequency and severity for the first six months compared to last year.

The current accident year casualty loss ratio improved by 14.6 points during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 reflecting a lower claims frequency in the second accident quarter compared to last year.

The current accident year casualty loss ratio improved by 9.1 points during the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 due to a lower claims frequency through six months compared to last year.

The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020 includes a decrease of $4.6 million, or 13.7 percentage points, and a decrease of $4.6 million, or 6.8 percentage points, respectively, related to reserve development on prior accident years.  The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019 includes an decrease of $10.1 million, or 28.5 percentage points, and a decrease of $9.2 million, or 13.2 percentage points, respectively, related to reserve development on prior accident years.  Please see Note 8 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for further discussion on prior accident year development.

Expense Ratios

The expense ratio for the Company’s Specialty Property segment improved 1.0 points from 42.0% for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 to 41.0% for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and improved by 0.9 points from 42.2% for the six months ended

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June 30, 2019 to 41.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The improvement in the expense ratio is primarily due to a reduction in travel and entertainment cost as well as advertising expenses.

COVID-19

COVID-19 could result in declines in business and non-payment of premiums that could adversely affect Specialty Property’s business, financial condition, and results of operation.  

Farm, Ranch, & Stable

The components of income and loss from the Company’s Farm, Ranch, & Stable segment and corresponding underwriting ratios are as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						%			Six Months Ended June 30,						%
(Dollars in thousands)	2020 (1)			2019 (1)			Change			2020 (1)			2019 (1)			Change
Gross written premiums	$	23,222		$	23,697			(2.0	%)	$	45,355		$	44,462			2.0	%
Net written premiums	$	20,257		$	20,075			0.9	%	$	39,362		$	37,567			4.8	%
Net earned premiums	$	19,030		$	17,350			9.7	%	$	37,713		$	34,472			9.4	%
Other income		36			32			12.5	%		72			62			16.1	%
Total revenues		19,066			17,382			9.7	%		37,785			34,534			9.4	%
Losses and expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		13,439			13,126			2.4	%		23,049			21,264			8.4	%
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		7,606			7,345			3.6	%		15,244			14,627			4.2	%
Underwriting income	$	(1,979	)	$	(3,089	)		35.9	%	$	(508	)	$	(1,357	)		62.6	%

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Point			Six Months Ended June 30,						Point
	2020			2019			Change			2020			2019			Change
Underwriting Ratios:
Loss ratio:
Current accident year		74.8	%		80.0	%		(5.2	)		63.2	%		69.9	%		(6.7	)
Prior accident year		(4.2	%)		(4.4	%)		0.2			(2.1	%)		(8.2	%)		6.1
Calendar year loss ratio		70.6	%		75.6	%		(5.0	)		61.1	%		61.7	%		(0.6	)
Expense ratio		40.0	%		42.3	%		(2.3	)		40.4	%		42.4	%		(2.0	)
Combined ratio		110.6	%		117.9	%		(7.3	)		101.5	%		104.1	%		(2.6	)

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations under a quote share agreement.  The quota share agreement was terminated effective January 1, 2018.

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Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures and ratios

The table below reconciles the non-GAAP measures or ratios, which excludes the impact of prior accident year adjustments, to its most directly comparable GAAP measure or ratio. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures or ratios are useful to investors when evaluating the Company's underwriting performance as trends within Farm, Ranch, & Stable may be obscured by prior accident year adjustments. These non-GAAP measures or ratios should not be considered as a substitute for its most directly comparable GAAP measure or ratio and does not reflect the overall underwriting profitability of the Company.

	Quarters Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020						2019						2020						2019
	Losses $			Loss Ratio			Losses $			Loss Ratio			Losses $			Loss Ratio			Losses			Loss Ratio
Property
Non catastrophe property losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	4,737			34.6	%	$	7,651			62.1	%	$	9,814			36.2	%	$	14,401			58.5	%
Effect of prior accident year		(707	)		(5.2	%)		(300	)		(2.4	%)		(1,265	)		(4.7	%)		(431	)		(1.8	%)
Non catastrophe property losses and ratio (2)	$	4,030			29.4	%	$	7,351			59.7	%	$	8,549			31.5	%	$	13,970			56.7	%
Catastrophe losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	7,117			52.0	%	$	3,799			30.9	%	$	8,518			31.4	%	$	4,725			19.2	%
Effect of prior accident year		11			0.1	%		(409	)		(3.3	%)		561			2.1	%		(695	)		(2.8	%)
Catastrophe losses and ratio (2)	$	7,128			52.1	%	$	3,390			27.6	%	$	9,079			33.5	%	$	4,030			16.4	%
Total property losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	11,854			86.6	%	$	11,450			93.0	%	$	18,332			67.6	%	$	19,126			77.7	%
Effect of prior accident year		(696	)		(5.1	%)		(709	)		(5.7	%)		(704	)		(2.6	%)		(1,126	)		(4.6	%)
Total property losses and ratio (2)	$	11,158			81.5	%	$	10,741			87.3	%	$	17,628			65.0	%	$	18,000			73.1	%
Casualty
Total Casualty losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	2,388			44.7	%	$	2,431			48.3	%	$	5,520			52.0	%	$	4,959			50.3	%
Effect of prior accident year		(107	)		(2.0	%)		(46	)		(0.9	%)		(99	)		(0.9	%)		(1,695	)		(17.2	%)
Total Casualty losses and ratio (2)	$	2,281			42.7	%	$	2,385			47.4	%	$	5,421			51.1	%	$	3,264			33.1	%
Total
Total net losses and loss adjustment expense and total loss ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)	$	14,242			74.8	%	$	13,881			80.0	%	$	23,852			63.2	%	$	24,085			69.9	%
Effect of prior accident year		(803	)		(4.2	%)		(755	)		(4.4	%)		(803	)		(2.1	%)		(2,821	)		(8.2	%)
Total net losses and loss adjustment expense and total loss ratio (2)	$	13,439			70.6	%	$	13,126			75.6	%	$	23,049			61.1	%	$	21,264			61.7	%

(1) Non-GAAP measure / ratio

(2) Most directly comparable GAAP measure / ratio

Premiums

See “Result of Operations” above for a discussion on consolidated premiums.

Other Income

Other income was less than $0.1 million for each of the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.  Other income is primarily comprised of fee income.  

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Loss Ratio

The current accident year losses and loss ratio is summarized as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,				%			Six Months Ended June 30,				%
(Dollars in thousands)	2020		2019		Change			2020		2019		Change
Property losses
Non-catastrophe	$	4,737	$	7,651		(38.1	%)	$	9,814	$	14,401		(31.9	%)
Catastrophe		7,117		3,799		87.3	%		8,518		4,725		80.3	%
Property losses		11,854		11,450		3.5	%		18,332		19,126		(4.2	%)
Casualty losses		2,388		2,431		(1.8	%)		5,520		4,959		11.3	%
Total accident year losses	$	14,242	$	13,881		2.6	%	$	23,852	$	24,085		(1.0	%)

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Point			Six Months Ended June 30,						Point
	2020			2019			Change			2020			2019			Change
Current accident year loss ratio:
Property
Non-catastrophe		34.6	%		62.1	%		(27.5	)		36.2	%		58.5	%		(22.3	)
Catastrophe		52.0	%		30.9	%		21.1			31.4	%		19.2	%		12.2
Property loss ratio		86.6	%		93.0	%		(6.4	)		67.6	%		77.7	%		(10.1	)
Casualty loss ratio		44.7	%		48.3	%		(3.6	)		52.0	%		50.3	%		1.7
Total accident year loss ratio		74.8	%		80.0	%		(5.2	)		63.2	%		69.9	%		(6.7	)

The current accident year non-catastrophe property loss ratio improved by 27.5 points during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 due to a lower claims frequency for the second accident quarter and lower claims severity in the calendar quarter compared to last year.

The current accident year non-catastrophe property loss ratio improved by 22.3 points during the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 reflecting a lower claims frequency and severity for the first six months compared to last year.

The current accident year catastrophe loss ratio increased by 21.1 points during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 reflecting a higher claims frequency and severity for the second accident quarter compared to last year.

The current accident year catastrophe loss ratio increased by 12.2 points during the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 reflecting a higher claims frequency and severity through six months compared to last year.

The current accident year casualty loss ratio improved by 3.6 points during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to a lower claims frequency for the second accident quarter compared to last year.

The current accident year casualty loss ratio increased by 1.7 points during the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019.   The increase in the loss ratio reflects a higher claims severity through six months compared to last year.

The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020 includes a decrease of $0.8 million, or  4.2 percentage points, and a decrease of $0.8 million, or 2.1 percentage points, respectively, related to reserve development on prior accident years.  The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019 includes a decrease of $0.8 million, or 4.4 percentage points, and a decrease of $2.8 million, or 8.2 percentage points, respectively, related to reserve development on prior accident years.  Please see Note 8 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for further discussion on prior accident year development.

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Expense Ratios

The expense ratio for the Company’s Farm, Ranch, & Stable Segment improved 2.3 points from 42.3% for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 to 40.0% for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and improved 2.0 points from 42.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to 40.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2020.  The improvement in the expense ratio is primarily due to higher earned premiums.

COVID-19

There is risk that legislation could be passed which would require the Company to cover business interruption claims regardless of terms, exclusions including the virus exclusions contained within the Company’s Farm, Ranch & Stable policies, or other conditions included in these policies that would otherwise preclude coverage.

COVID-19 could result in declines in business, non-payment of premiums, and increases in claims that could adversely affect Farm, Ranch, & Stable’s business, financial condition, and results of operation.  

Reinsurance Operations

The components of income from the Company’s Reinsurance Operations segment and corresponding underwriting ratios are as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,					%			Six Months Ended June 30,					%
(Dollars in thousands)	2020 (1)		2019 (1)			Change			2020 (1)			2019 (1)		Change
Gross written premiums	$	16,052	$	32,059			(49.9	%)	$	33,569		$	49,608		(32.3	%)
Net written premiums	$	16,052	$	32,059			(49.9	%)	$	33,569		$	49,601		(32.3	%)
Net earned premiums	$	19,546	$	18,579			5.2	%	$	43,401		$	33,286		30.4	%
Other income (loss)		279		(8	)	NM				(16	)		7	NM
Total revenues		19,825		18,571			6.8	%		43,385			33,293		30.3	%
Losses and expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		11,290		13,147			(14.1	%)		24,394			21,176		15.2	%
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		5,695		5,360			6.3	%		14,244			10,356		37.5	%
Underwriting income	$	2,840	$	64		NM			$	4,747		$	1,761		169.6	%

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Point			Six Months Ended June 30,						Point
	2020			2019			Change			2020			2019			Change
Underwriting Ratios:
Loss ratio:
Current accident year (2)		56.1	%		54.8	%		1.3			56.8	%		55.0	%		1.8
Prior accident year		1.7	%		15.9	%		(14.2	)		(0.6	%)		8.6	%		(9.2	)
Calendar year loss ratio (3)		57.8	%		70.7	%		(12.9	)		56.2	%		63.6	%		(7.4	)
Expense ratio		29.1	%		28.8	%		0.3			32.8	%		31.1	%		1.7
Combined ratio		86.9	%		99.5	%		(12.6	)		89.0	%		94.7	%		(5.7	)

NM – not meaningful

(1) External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates

(2) Non-GAAP ratio

(3) Most directly comparable GAAP ratio

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Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures and ratios

The table above includes a reconciliation of the current accident year loss ratio, which is a non-GAAP ratio, to its calendar year loss ratio, which is its most directly comparable GAAP ratio.  The Company believes the non-GAAP ratio is useful to investors when evaluating the Company's underwriting performance as trends in the Company's Reinsurance Operations may be obscured by prior accident year adjustments. This non-GAAP ratio should not be considered as a substitute for its most directly comparable GAAP ratio and does not reflect the overall underwriting profitability of the Company.

Premiums

See “Result of Operations” above for a discussion on premiums.

Other Income

The Company recognized income of $0.3 million and a loss of less than $0.1 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and recognized a loss of less than $0.1 million and income of less of $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Other income is comprised of foreign exchange gains and losses.

Loss Ratio

The current accident year loss ratio increased by 1.3 points during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019.  The current accident year loss ratio increased for the property non-catastrophe business compared to the same period last year.  Also, the increase in the total loss ratio reflects a mix of business shift to more casualty premium which has a higher expected loss ratio than property.

The current accident year loss ratio increased by 1.8 points during the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to an increase in the property non-catastrophe loss ratio and the change in mix of business, as there is more casualty premium being written which has a higher expected loss ratio than property.  

The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020 includes an increase of $0.3 million, or 1.7 percentage points, and a decrease of $0.3 million, or 0.6 percentage points, respectively, related to reserve development on prior accident years.  The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019 includes an increase of $3.0 million, or 15.9 percentage points, and an increase of $2.9 million, or 8.6 percentage points, respectively, related to reserve development on prior accident years.  Please see Note 8 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for further discussion on prior accident year development.

Expense Ratio

The expense ratio for the Company’s Reinsurance Operations increased by 0.3 points from 28.8% for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 to 29.1% for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and increased by 1.7 points from 31.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to 32.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in the expense ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2020 is primarily due to an increase in commission expense resulting from a change in business mix.

COVID-19

COVID-19 could result in declines in business, non-payment of premiums, and increases in claims that could adversely affect the Reinsurance Operations’ business, financial condition, and results of operation.  

Unallocated Corporate Items

The Company’s fixed income portfolio, excluding cash, continues to maintain high quality with an AA- average rating and a duration of 4.2 years.

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Net Investment Income

	Quarters Ended June 30,						%			Six Months Ended June 30,						%
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			Change			2020			2019			Change
Gross investment income (loss) (1)	$	(2,012	)	$	14,748			(113.6	%)	$	9,106		$	22,550			(59.6	%)
Investment expenses		(347	)		(922	)		(62.4	%)		(1,336	)		(1,505	)		(11.2	%)
Net investment income	$	(2,359	)	$	13,826			(117.1	%)	$	7,770		$	21,045			(63.1	%)

(1) Excludes realized gains and losses

Gross investment income decreased by 113.6% and 59.6% for the quarter and the six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, as compared to the same period in 2019.  The decrease for the quarter and six months ended was primarily due to decreased returns from alternative investments which are booked on a one quarter lag due to the limited partnerships typically not reporting results until one to three months following the end of the reporting period.

Investment expenses decreased by 62.4% and 11.2% for the quarter ended and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, as compared to the same period in 2019 due to including investment expenses related to mutual funds as a direct offset to investment income.

At June 30, 2020, the Company held agency mortgage-backed securities with a market value of $262.8 million. Excluding the agency mortgage-backed securities, the average duration of the Company’s fixed maturities portfolio was 4.8 years as of June 30, 2020, compared with 3.7 years as of June 30, 2019.  Including cash and short-term investments, the average duration of the Company’s fixed maturities portfolio, excluding agency mortgage-backed securities, was 4.5 years as of June 30, 2020, compared with 3.5 years as of June 30, 2019. Changes in interest rates can cause principal payments on certain investments to extend or shorten which can impact duration. The Company’s embedded book yield on its fixed maturities, not including cash, was 2.5% as of June 30, 2020, compared to 3.0% as of June 30, 2019. The embedded book yield on the $64.3 million of municipal bonds in the Company’s portfolio, which includes $63.8 million of taxable municipal bonds, was 3.1% at June 30, 2020, compared to an embedded book yield of 3.5% on the Company’s municipal bond portfolio of $40.9 million at June 30, 2019.

Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)

The components of net realized investment gains (losses) for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			2020			2019
Equity securities	$	27,894		$	4,173		$	(22,088	)	$	19,325
Fixed maturities		12,820			4,083			14,752			3,785
Derivatives		(2,207	)		(4,666	)		(22,319	)		(7,233	)
Other than temporary impairment losses		—			—			—			(1,897	)
Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	38,507		$	3,590		$	(29,655	)	$	13,980

Net realized investment gains/(losses) for the quarter ended and six months ended June 30, 2020 were primarily due to the impact of changes in fair value on equity securities and derivatives due to the recent disruption in the global financial markets as a result of COVID-19.

See Note 3 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for an analysis of total investment return on a pre-tax basis for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

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Corporate and Other Operating Expenses

Corporate and other operating 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, and taxes incurred which are not directly related to operations.  Corporate and other operating expenses were $8.6 million and $4.6 million during the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $12.8 million and $7.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.  The increase in corporate expenses is primarily due to an increase in legal and professional fees related to the proposed redomestication.  

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased 6.5% and 4.8% during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, as compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to a reduction in the Fed Funds effective interest rate in March, 2020.    

Income Tax Expense / Benefit

Income tax expense was $7.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 compared with an income tax expense of $1.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019.  The increase in income tax expense is primarily due to higher pre-tax income for the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019.

Income tax benefit was $5.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared with an income tax expense of $5.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase in the income tax benefit is primarily due to investment losses incurred by the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries during the six months ended June 30, 2020.

See Note 7 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for a comparison of income tax between periods.  

Net Income

The factors described above resulted in net income of $37.6 million and $14.7 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and a net loss of $7.0 million and net income of $34.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Sources and Uses of Funds

Global Indemnity is a holding company.  Its principal asset is its ownership of the shares of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including those of its U.S. insurance companies: United National Insurance Company, Diamond State Insurance Company, Penn-America Insurance Company, Penn-Star Insurance Company, Penn-Patriot Insurance Company, and American Reliable Insurance Company; and its Reinsurance Operations: Global Indemnity Reinsurance.

Global Indemnity’s short term and long term liquidity needs include but are not limited to the payment of corporate expenses, debt service payments, dividend payments to shareholders, and share repurchases.  In order to meet their short term and long term needs, the Company’s principal sources of cash includes dividends from subsidiaries, other permitted disbursements from its direct and indirect subsidiaries, reimbursement for equity awards granted to employees and intercompany borrowings. The principal sources of funds at these direct and indirect subsidiaries include underwriting operations, investment income, proceeds from sales and redemptions of investments, capital contributions, intercompany borrowings, and dividends from subsidiaries.  Funds are used principally by these operating subsidiaries to pay claims and operating expenses, to make debt payments, fund margin requirements on interest rate swap agreements, to purchase investments, and to make dividend payments.  In addition, the Company periodically reviews opportunities related to business acquisitions and as a result, liquidity may be needed in the future.

As of June 30, 2020, the Company also had future funding commitments of $31.2 million related to investments.  However, the related investments are currently in their harvest period and it is unlikely that a capital call will be made.

The future liquidity of Global Indemnity is dependent on the ability of its subsidiaries to pay dividends.  Global Indemnity’s U.S. insurance companies are restricted by statute as to the amount of dividends that they may pay without the prior approval

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of regulatory authorities. The dividend limitations imposed by state laws are based on the statutory financial results of each insurance company within the Insurance Operations 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 the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Key differences relate to, among other items, deferred acquisition costs, limitations on deferred income taxes, reserve calculation assumptions and surplus notes.  See Note 18 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information on dividend limitations related to the U.S. Insurance Companies.  The U.S. Insurance Companies did not declare or pay any dividends during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020.  

Global Indemnity Reinsurance is prohibited, without the approval of the Bermuda Monetary Authority (“BMA”), from reducing by 15% or more its total statutory capital or 25% or more of its total statutory capital and surplus as set out in its previous year’s statutory financial statements, and any application for such approval must include such information as the BMA may require.  See “Regulation—Bermuda Insurance Regulation” in Item 1 of Part I of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In June, 2020, the Board of Directors of Global Indemnity Reinsurance declared and paid a dividend of $226 million to its parent company, Global Indemnity Limited.  

Cash Flows

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.  As a result of the dividend policy established in 2017, funds may also be used in the future to pay dividends to shareholders of Global Indemnity Limited.

The Company’s reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) 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.

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities was $52.4 million and ($3.1) million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.  The increase in operating cash flows of approximately $55.5 million from the prior year was primarily a net result of the following items:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			Change
Net premiums collected	$	285,317		$	259,650		$	25,667
Net losses paid		(131,203	)		(160,315	)		29,112
Underwriting and corporate expenses		(120,897	)		(118,001	)		(2,896	)
Net investment income		23,138			25,705			(2,567	)
Net federal income taxes recovered (paid)		5,478			(250	)		5,728
Interest paid		(9,423	)		(9,924	)		501
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$	52,410		$	(3,135	)	$	55,545

See the consolidated statements of cash flows in the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for details concerning the Company’s investing and financing activities.

Liquidity

COVID-19

The Company’s liquidity could be negatively impacted by the cancellation, delays, or non-payment of premiums related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  There is risk that legislation could be passed which would require the Company to cover business interruption claims regardless of terms, exclusions including the virus exclusions contained within the Company’s

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Commercial Specialty and Farm, Ranch & Stable policies, or other conditions included in policies that would otherwise preclude coverage which would negatively impact liquidity.  In addition, the liquidity of the Company’s investment portfolio could be negatively impacted by the disruption experienced in global financial markets.   The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the fair value of the Company’s equity securities and derivative instruments during the six months ended June 30, 2020.  Management is taking actions it considers prudent to minimize the impact on the Company’s liquidity. However, given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the duration, magnitude and geographic reach of COVID-19, the Company is regularly evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on its liquidity.

Dividends

During 2020, the Board of Directors approved a dividend payment of $0.25 per ordinary share to all shareholders of record on the close of business on March 24, 2020 and June 23, 2020.  Dividends paid were $7.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020.

Redemption of Debt

In July 2020, the Company notified the Trustee of the 7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045 (“2045 Notes”) that it has elected to redeem the entire $100 million in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2045 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2045 Notes redeemed to, but not including, the Redemption Date of August 15, 2020.  

Other than the items discussed in the preceding paragraphs, there have been no material changes to the Company’s liquidity during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020.  Please see Item 7 of Part II in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding the Company’s liquidity.

Repayment of Margin Borrowing Facility

The Company plans to pay down to zero the margin borrowing facility in August, 2020.  The margin borrowing facility has an outstanding balance of $74.6 million at June 30, 2020.

Capital Resources

Intercompany Dividends

In June, 2020, Global Indemnity Reinsurance declared and paid a dividend of $226.0 million to its parent, Global Indemnity Limited.

Intercompany Loan

On June 16, 2020, GBLI Holdings, LLC entered into a loan agreement with Global Indemnity Reinsurance.  Under the terms of the loan agreement, GBLI Holdings, LLC agreed to lend $40.0 million to Global Indemnity Reinsurance by transferring cash and / or securities to Global Indemnity Reinsurance.  This loan bears interest at a rate of 0.18% and is due on June 16, 2023.  A portion of this loan was repaid during June, 2020.  Balance outstanding was $18.5 million at June 30, 2020.

Other than the items discussed in the preceding paragraphs, there have been no material changes to the Company’s capital resources during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020.  Please see Item 7 of Part II in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding the Company’s capital resources.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company has no off balance sheet arrangements.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements under “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this report may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Security Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance.  Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts.  These statements can be identified by

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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.

The Company’s business and operations are and will be subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. Consequently, actual results and experience may materially differ from those contained in any forward-looking statements. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as supplemented by the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the quarterly period ending March 31, 2020 and the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed July 23, 2020, for risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and experience to differ from those projected.  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.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

For the quarter ending June 30, 2020, global equities rose approximately 18.8% with US equities leading the charge and erasing first quarter losses.  Despite skyrocketing unemployment, widespread social unrest, and a rising number of COVID-19 cases, the U.S. economy has been supported by nearly $2.9 trillion in fiscal stimulus and the expansion of historically accommodative monetary policy.

The US fixed income market rose approximately 2.9% as spreads in nearly all sectors compressed.  Many economic indicators have shown positive results of late but not to the point consistent enough to suggests a trend.  The market will continue to focus on the massive amount of fiscal stimulus and monetary policy actions, but will need to monitor the scale of virus-driven shut downs and the volatility that may be introduced with the upcoming U.S. elections.

The Company’s investment grade fixed income portfolio continues to maintain high quality with an AA- average rating and a duration of 4.2 years. Portfolio purchases were focused within US Treasuries and MBS securities. These purchases were funded primarily through cash inflows, sales of CMBS, Asset Backed, and MBS securities, as well as maturities and paydowns. During the second quarter, the portfolio’s allocation to MBS, investment grade credit and US Treasuries increased, while the portfolio’s exposure to CMBS decreased.  There have been no other material changes to the Company’s market risk since December 31, 2019.  Please see Item 7A of Part II in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding the Company’s market risk.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2020.  Based upon that evaluation, and subject to the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2020, the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives at the reasonable assurance level.  

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.  

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PART II-OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company is, from time to time, involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. The Company maintains insurance and reinsurance coverage for risks in amounts that it considers adequate.  However, there can be no assurance that the insurance and reinsurance coverage that the Company maintains is sufficient or will be available in adequate amounts or at a reasonable cost.  The Company does not believe that the resolution of any currently pending legal proceedings, either individually or taken as a whole, will have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.  

There is a greater potential for disputes with reinsurers who are in runoff.  Some of the Company’s reinsurers’ have operations that are in runoff, and therefore, the Company closely monitors those relationships.  The Company anticipates that, similar to the rest of the insurance and reinsurance industry, it will continue to be subject to litigation and arbitration proceedings in the ordinary course of business.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

The Company’s results of operations and financial condition are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties described in Item 1A of Part I in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 6, 2020, as supplemented by the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the quarterly period ending March 31, 2020 filed on May 8, 2020, and the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed July 23, 2020.  The risk factors identified therein have not materially changed.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The Company’s Share Incentive Plan allows employees to surrender the Company’s A ordinary shares as payment for the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of restricted stock.  There were no shares surrendered by the Company’s employees during the quarter ended June 30, 2020.  All A ordinary shares surrendered by the employees by the Company are held as treasury stock and recorded at cost until formally retired.  

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None

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Item 6. Exhibits

31.1+	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 (a) / 15d-14 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2+	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 (a) / 15d-14 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1+	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2+	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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+ Filed or furnished herewith, as applicable.

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SIGNATURE

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, thereunto duly authorized.

	GLOBAL INDEMNITY LIMITED
	Registrant
August 10, 2020	By:	/s/ Thomas M. McGeehan
Date: August 10, 2020		Thomas M. McGeehan
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Authorized Signatory and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a),

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Cynthia Y. Valko, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Global Indemnity Limited;

2. Based on my knowledge, this Quarterly Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this Quarterly Report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this Quarterly Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this Quarterly Report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this Quarterly Report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this Quarterly Report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: August 10, 2020

/s/  Cynthia Y. Valko

Cynthia Y. Valko

Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a),

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Thomas M. McGeehan, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Global Indemnity Limited;

2. Based on my knowledge, this Quarterly Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this Quarterly Report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this Quarterly Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this Quarterly Report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this Quarterly Report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this Quarterly Report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: August 10, 2020

/s/  Thomas M. McGeehan

Thomas M. McGeehan

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Global Indemnity Limited (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Cynthia Y. Valko, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange  Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: August 10, 2020

/s/  Cynthia Y. Valko

Cynthia Y. Valko

Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Global Indemnity Limited (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Thomas M. McGeehan, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange  Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: August 10, 2020

/s/  Thomas M. McGeehan

Thomas M. McGeehan

Chief Financial Officer

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Fixed maturities:
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Unearned premiums	314,061	314,861
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Shareholders’ equity:
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Ordinary Shares A
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Ordinary Shares B
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Revenues:
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Net investment income (loss)		(2,359)	13,826	7,770	21,045
Net realized investment gains (losses):
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Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		53,578	50,534	109,990	100,277
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[1] For the six months ended June 30, 2020, weighted average shares outstanding – basic was used to calculate diluted earnings per share due to a net loss for the period.

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	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
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Retained Earnings
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (7,027)	$ 34,263
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Amortization and depreciation	3,463	3,527
Amortization of debt issuance costs	132	132
Restricted stock and stock option expense	2,769	1,525
Deferred federal income taxes	(4,964)	5,498
Amortization of bond premium and discount, net	2,941	2,291
Net realized investment (gains) loss	29,655	(13,980)
Equity in the earnings of equity method limited liability investments	11,489	431
Changes in:
Premiums receivable, net	(7,265)	(32,970)
Reinsurance receivables, net	(7,151)	48,020
Funds held by ceding insurers	749	7,749
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	20,892	(71,258)
Unearned premiums	(800)	30,846
Ceded balances payable	3,256	2,465
Other assets and liabilities, net	625	(12,852)
Contingent commissions	(3,252)	(2,533)
Federal income tax receivable/payable	5,478	(268)
Deferred acquisition costs, net	558	(7,371)
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	862	1,350
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	52,410	(3,135)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities	427,111	569,529
Proceeds from sale of equity securities	378,915	167,028
Proceeds from maturity of fixed maturities	15,651	95,994
Proceeds from other invested assets	623	2,349
Amounts paid in connection with derivatives	(20,060)	(8,022)
Purchases of fixed maturities	(457,841)	(573,878)
Purchases of equity securities	(358,085)	(284,984)
Purchases of other invested assets	(297)	(3,500)
Net cash used for investing activities	(13,983)	(35,484)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings (repayments) under margin borrowing facility	958	3,409
Dividends paid to shareholders	(7,120)	(7,125)
Purchases of A ordinary shares	(143)	(947)
Net cash used for financing activities	(6,305)	(4,663)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	32,122	(43,282)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	44,271	99,497
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 76,393	$ 56,215

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Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

1. Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

Global Indemnity Limited (“Global Indemnity” or “the Company”) was incorporated on February 9, 2016 and is domiciled in the Cayman Islands.  On November 7, 2016, Global Indemnity replaced Global Indemnity plc as the ultimate parent company as a result of a redomestication transaction.  The Company’s A ordinary shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol GBLI. 

The Company manages its business through four business segments:  Commercial Specialty, Specialty Property, Farm, Ranch, & Stable, and Reinsurance Operations.  The Company’s Commercial Specialty segment offers specialty property and casualty insurance products in the excess and surplus lines marketplace.  The Company manages Commercial Specialty by differentiating them into four product classifications: 1) Penn-America, which markets property and general liability products to small commercial businesses through a select network of wholesale general agents with specific binding authority; 2) United National, which markets insurance products for targeted insured segments, including specialty products, such as property, general liability, and professional lines through program administrators with specific binding authority; 3) Diamond State, which markets property, casualty, and professional lines products, which are developed by the Company’s underwriting department by individuals with expertise in those lines of business, through wholesale brokers and also markets through program administrators having specific binding authority; and 4) Vacant Express, which primarily insures dwellings which are currently vacant, undergoing renovation, or are under construction and is marketed through aggregators, brokers, and retail agents. These product classifications comprise the Company’s Commercial Specialty business segment and are not considered individual business segments because each product has similar economic characteristics, distribution, and coverage. The Company’s Specialty Property segment offers specialty personal lines property and casualty insurance products through general and specialty agents with specific binding authority on an admitted basis.  The Company’s Farm, Ranch, & Stable segment provides specialized property and casualty coverage including Commercial Farm Auto and Excess/Umbrella Coverage for the agriculture industry as well as specialized insurance products for the equine mortality and equine major medical industry on an admitted basis.  These insurance products are sold through wholesalers and retail agents, with a selected number having specific binding authority. Collectively, the Company’s U.S. insurance subsidiaries are licensed in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Commercial Specialty, Specialty Property, and Farm, Ranch, & Stable segments comprise the Company’s U.S. Insurance Operations (“Insurance Operations”).   The Company’s Reinsurance Operations consist solely of the operations of its Bermuda-based wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Indemnity Reinsurance Company, Ltd. (“Global Indemnity Reinsurance”).  Global Indemnity Reinsurance is a treaty reinsurer of specialty property and casualty insurance and reinsurance companies.  The Company’s Reinsurance Operations segment provides reinsurance solutions through brokers and primary writers including insurance and reinsurance companies.

The interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but have been prepared in conformity with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), which differs in certain respects from those principles followed in reports to insurance regulatory authorities.  The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, of a normal recurring nature and are necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods.  Results of operations for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results of a full year.  The accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Global Indemnity and its wholly owned subsidiaries.  All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

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Proposed Redomestication

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Proposed Redomestication Disclosure [Abstract]

Proposed Redomestication

2.Proposed Redomestication

On June 23, 2020, the Company announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a plan to redomesticate Global Indemnity Limited and its Bermuda subsidiary, Global Indemnity Reinsurance Company, Ltd., to the United States (the “redomestication plan”). The Board also approved the filing of a preliminary proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with a special meeting of the Company’s shareholders that will be called to consider

and approve the redomestication plan.  The preliminary proxy was filed on June 23, 2020 and the definitive proxy statement was filed on July 23, 2020.  The redomestication plan is also awaiting regulatory approval.

If the Company’s shareholders approve the redomestication plan at the August 25, 2020 scheme meeting and extraordinary general meeting and regulatory approval is received, Global Indemnity Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (that will be taxed as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes), will replace the Company, a Cayman Islands corporation, as the publicly listed parent company of the Company’s affiliated group, and the business of the Company’s Bermuda subsidiary will be assumed by the Company’s existing U.S. insurance company subsidiaries. Pursuant to the redomestication plan, the Company’s class A ordinary shares outstanding at the scheme record time (expected to be 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on August 27, 2020 (the “Scheme Record Time”)) will be converted on a one-for-one basis into class A common shares of the new publicly listed parent company, Global Indemnity Group, LLC, that will trade on NASDAQ under the Company’s existing ticker symbol (“GBLI”).  Only for U.S. tax purposes, (i) Global Indemnity Group, LLC will be treated as a partnership and (ii) shareholders of Global Indemnity Group, LLC will be treated as partners in such partnership.  

If approved by its shareholders and regulatory approval is received, the Company anticipates that the redomestication will close on or around 12:01am (Eastern Time) on August 28, 2020.

The Company does not expect a material impact to its financial position as a result of the proposed redomestication.

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Investments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]

Investments

3. Investments

The Company implemented new accounting guidance on January 1, 2020 related to the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments.  For financial assets held at amortized cost basis, the new guidance requires a forward-looking methodology for in-scope financial assets that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of information for credit loss estimates, including historical experience, current economic conditions and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the financial asset.  For available for sale debt securities, credit losses are still measured similar to the old guidance; however, the new guidance requires that credit losses be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down of the amortized cost basis of the impaired security and allows for the reversal of credit losses in the current period net income.  Any impairments related to factors other than credit losses continue to be recorded through other comprehensive income, net of taxes.

The Company elected the practical expedient to exclude accrued interest from both the fair value and the amortized cost basis of the available for sale debt securities for the purposes of identifying and measuring an impairment and to not measure an allowance for credit losses for accrued interest receivables.  Accrued interest receivable is written off through net realized investment gains (losses) at the time the issuer of the bond defaults or is expected to default on payment.  The Company made an accounting policy election to present the accrued interest receivable balance with other assets on the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position.  Accrued interest receivable was $6.2 million and $7.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.    

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed maturities securities were as follows as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Allowance for Credit Losses		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
As of June 30, 2020
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	216,051	$	—	$	7,128	$	(88	)	$	223,091
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		62,054		—		2,329		(125	)		64,258
Mortgage-backed securities		371,701		—		9,975		(1,245	)		380,431
Asset-backed securities		130,357		—		1,564		(2,131	)		129,790
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		132,139		—		8,574		(1,157	)		139,556
Corporate bonds		227,531		—		16,048		(1,398	)		242,181
Foreign corporate bonds		96,523		—		4,684		(398	)		100,809
Total fixed maturities	$	1,236,356	$	—	$	50,302	$	(6,542	)	$	1,280,116

(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
As of December 31, 2019
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	153,906	$	3,580	$	(797	)	$	156,689
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		63,256		853		(271	)		63,838
Mortgage-backed securities		325,448		3,177		(251	)		328,374
Asset-backed securities		168,020		937		(420	)		168,537
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		183,944		4,369		(209	)		188,104
Corporate bonds		239,860		8,478		(79	)		248,259
Foreign corporate bonds		97,134		2,247		(23	)		99,358
Total fixed maturities	$	1,231,568	$	23,641	$	(2,050	)	$	1,253,159

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company’s investments in equity securities consist of the following:

(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Common stock	$	—	$	135,329
Preferred stock		10,747		11,656
Index funds that invest in fixed maturities		209,437		54,648
Index funds that invest in common stock		—		61,471
Total	$	220,184	$	263,104

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company held Fannie Mae mortgage pools that totaled as much as 4.8% and 4.2% of shareholders’ equity, respectively.  Excluding the Fannie Mae pools, U.S. treasuries, agency bonds, index funds, and limited partnerships, the Company did not hold any debt or equity investments in a single issuer in excess of 2% and 3% of shareholders' equity at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed maturities portfolio classified as available for sale at June 30, 2020, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	34,470	$	34,735
Due in one year through five years		239,859		250,425
Due in five years through ten years		235,738		245,852
Due in ten years through fifteen years		25,857		27,580
Due after fifteen years		66,235		71,747
Mortgage-backed securities		371,701		380,431
Asset-backed securities		130,357		129,790
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		132,139		139,556
Total	$	1,236,356	$	1,280,116

The following table contains an analysis of the Company’s fixed income securities with gross unrealized losses that are not deemed to have credit losses, categorized by the period that the securities were in a continuous loss position as of June 30, 2020.  The fair value amounts reported in the table are estimates that are prepared using the process described in Note 5 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report:

	Less than 12 months					12 months or longer					Total (1)
(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	61,459	$	(88	)	$	—	$	—		$	61,459	$	(88	)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		6,172		(125	)		—		—			6,172		(125	)
Mortgage-backed securities		78,836		(1,244	)		31		(1	)		78,867		(1,245	)
Asset-backed securities		42,180		(1,517	)		11,989		(614	)		54,169		(2,131	)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		12,193		(1,050	)		1,060		(107	)		13,253		(1,157	)
Corporate bonds		19,277		(1,398	)		—		—			19,277		(1,398	)
Foreign corporate bonds		10,823		(398	)		—		—			10,823		(398	)
Total fixed maturities	$	230,940	$	(5,820	)	$	13,080	$	(722	)	$	244,020	$	(6,542	)

(1) Fixed maturities in a gross unrealized loss position are comprised of non-credit losses on investment grade securities where management does not intend to sell, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be forced to sell the security before recovery.

The following table contains an analysis of the Company’s fixed income securities with gross unrealized losses, categorized by the period that the securities were in a continuous loss position as of December 31, 2019.  The fair value amounts reported in the table are estimates that are prepared using the process described in Note 5 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report:  

	Less than 12 months					12 months or longer					Total (1)
(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	35,633	$	(797	)	$	—	$	—		$	35,633	$	(797	)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		27,180		(271	)		—		—			27,180		(271	)
Mortgage-backed securities		93,579		(244	)		902		(7	)		94,481		(251	)
Asset-backed securities		43,402		(167	)		16,152		(253	)		59,554		(420	)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		25,698		(196	)		1,945		(13	)		27,643		(209	)
Corporate bonds		19,407		(79	)		—		—			19,407		(79	)
Foreign corporate bonds		4,822		(20	)		2,035		(3	)		6,857		(23	)
Total fixed maturities	$	249,721	$	(1,774	)	$	21,034	$	(276	)	$	270,755	$	(2,050	)

(1) Fixed maturities in a gross unrealized loss position are comprised of non-credit losses on investment grade securities where management does not intend to sell, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be forced to sell the security before recovery.

The Company regularly performs various analytical valuation procedures with respect to its investments, including reviewing each available for sale debt security in an unrealized loss position to assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost basis has resulted from a credit loss or other factors.  In assessing whether a credit loss exists, the Company compares the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the security to the amortized cost basis of the security.  If the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis of the security, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded.  Subsequent changes in the allowances are recorded in the period of change as either credit loss expense or reversal of credit loss expense.  Any impairments related to factors other than credit losses are recorded through other comprehensive income, net of taxes.  

For fixed maturities, the factors considered in reaching the conclusion that a credit loss exists include, among others, whether:

(1) the extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis;

(2) the issuer is in financial distress;

(3) the investment is secured;

(4) a significant credit rating action occurred;

(5) scheduled interest payments were delayed or missed;

(6) changes in laws or regulations have affected an issuer or industry;

(7) the investment has an unrealized loss and was identified by the Company’s investment manager as an investment to be sold before recovery or maturity;

(8) the investment failed cash flow projection testing to determine if anticipated principal and interest payments will be realized; and

(9) changes in US Treasury rates and/or credit spreads since original purchase to identify whether the unrealized loss is simply due to interest rate movement.

According to accounting guidance for debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company is required to assess whether it has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before the anticipated recovery.  If either of these conditions is met, any allowance for credit losses is written off and the amortized cost basis is written down to the fair value of the fixed maturity security with any incremental impairment reported in earnings.  That new amortized cost basis shall not be adjusted for subsequent recoveries in fair value.

The following is a description, by asset type, of the methodology and significant inputs that the Company used to measure the amount of credit loss recognized in earnings, if any:

U.S. treasury and agency obligations – As of June 30, 2020, gross unrealized losses related to U.S. treasury and agency obligations were $0.088 million.  To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, macroeconomic and market analysis is conducted in evaluating these securities.  Consideration is given to the interest rate environment, duration and yield curve management of the portfolio, sector allocation and security selection.  Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on U.S. treasury and agency obligations during the period.

Obligations of states and political subdivisions – As of June 30, 2020, gross unrealized losses related to obligations of states and political subdivisions were $0.125 million.  To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, elements that may influence the performance of the municipal bond market are considered in evaluating these securities such as investor expectations, supply and demand patterns, and current versus historical yield and spread relationships. The analysis relies on the output of fixed income credit analysts, as well as dedicated municipal bond analysts who perform extensive in-house fundamental analysis on each issuer, regardless of their rating by the major agencies.  Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on obligations of states and political subdivisions during the period.

Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) – As of June 30, 2020, gross unrealized losses related to mortgage-backed securities were $1.245 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, mortgage-backed securities are modeled to project principal losses under downside, base, and upside scenarios for the economy and home prices.  The primary assumption that drives the security and loan level modeling is the Home Price Index (“HPI”) projection.  These forecasts incorporate not just national macro-economic trends, but also regional impacts to arrive at the most granular and accurate projections.  These assumptions are incorporated into the model as a basis to generate delinquency probabilities, default curves, loss severity curves, and voluntary prepayment curves at the loan level within each deal. The model utilizes HPI-adjusted current LTV, payment history, loan terms, loan modification history, and borrower characteristics as inputs to generate expected cash flows and principal loss for each bond under various scenarios.  Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on mortgage-backed securities during the period.

Asset backed securities (“ABS”) - As of June 30, 2020, gross unrealized losses related to asset backed securities were $2.131 million.  The weighted average credit enhancement for the Company’s asset backed portfolio is 33.8.  This represents the percentage of pool losses that can occur before an asset backed security will incur its first dollar of principal losses.  To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, every ABS transaction is analyzed on a stand-alone basis.  This analysis involves a thorough review of the collateral, prepayment, and structural risk in each transaction.  Additionally, the analysis includes an in-depth credit analysis of the originator and servicer of the collateral.  The analysis projects an expected loss for a deal given a set of assumptions specific to the asset type.  These assumptions are used to calculate at what level of losses the deal will incur its first dollar of principal loss.  The major assumptions used to calculate this ratio are loss severities, recovery lags, and no advances on principal and interest.  Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on asset backed securities during the period.

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) - As of June 30, 2020, gross unrealized losses related to the CMBS portfolio were $1.157 million. The weighted average credit enhancement for the Company’s CMBS portfolio is 29.9.  This represents the percentage of pool losses that can occur before a mortgage-backed security will incur its first dollar of principal loss.  To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, a loan level analysis is utilized where every underlying CMBS loan is re-underwritten based on a set of assumptions reflecting expectations for the future path of the economy.  Each loan is analyzed over time using a series of tests to determine if a credit event will occur during the life of the loan. Inherent in this process are several economic scenarios and their corresponding rent/vacancy and capital market states. The five primary credit events that frame the analysis include loan modifications, term default, balloon default, extension, and ability to pay off at balloon. The resulting output is the expected loss adjusted cash flows for each bond under the base case and distressed scenarios.  Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on commercial mortgage-backed securities during the period.

Corporate bonds - As of June 30, 2020, gross unrealized losses related to corporate bonds were $1.398 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, analysis for this asset class includes maintaining detailed financial models that include a projection of each issuer’s future financial performance,

including prospective debt servicing capabilities, capital structure composition, and the value of the collateral.  The analysis incorporates the macroeconomic environment, industry conditions in which the issuer operates, the issuer’s current competitive position, its vulnerability to changes in the competitive and regulatory environment, issuer liquidity, issuer commitment to bondholders, issuer creditworthiness, and asset protection.  Part of the process also includes running downside scenarios to evaluate the expected likelihood of default as well as potential losses in the event of default.  Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on corporate bonds during the period.

Foreign bonds – As of June 30, 2020, gross unrealized losses related to foreign bonds were $0.398 million.  To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, detailed financial models are maintained that include a projection of each issuer’s future financial performance, including prospective debt servicing capabilities, capital structure composition, and the value of the collateral.  The analysis incorporates the macroeconomic environment, industry conditions in which the issuer operates, the issuer’s current competitive position, its vulnerability to changes in the competitive and regulatory environment, issuer liquidity, issuer commitment to bondholders, issuer creditworthiness, and asset protection.  Part of the process also includes running downside scenarios to evaluate the expected likelihood of default as well as potential losses in the event of default.  Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on foreign bonds during the period.

The Company recorded the following other than temporary impairments (“OTTI”) on its investment portfolio for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019: 

	Quarter Ended June 30,		Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2019		2019
Fixed maturities:
OTTI losses, gross	$	—	$	(1,897	)
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (pre-tax)		—		—
Net impairment losses on fixed maturities recognized in earnings	$	—	$	(1,897	)

The following table is an analysis of the credit losses recognized in earnings on fixed maturities held by the Company for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019 for which a portion of the OTTI loss was recognized in other comprehensive income.

	Quarter Ended June 30,		Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2019		2019
Balance at beginning of period	$	13	$	13
Additions where no OTTI was previously recorded		—		—
Additions where an OTTI was previously recorded		—		—
Reductions for securities for which the company intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell before recovery		—		—
Reductions reflecting increases in expected cashflows to be collected		—		—
Reductions for securities sold during the period		—		—
Balance at end of period	$	13	$	13

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Net unrealized gains (losses) from:
Fixed maturities	$	43,760		$	21,591
Foreign currency fluctuations		(1,043	)		(1,032	)
Deferred taxes		(5,024	)		(2,950	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$	37,693		$	17,609

The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, by component for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars In Thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	14,895		$	(2,335	)	$	12,560
Other comprehensive income before reclassification, before tax		37,805			1,292			39,097
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		(12,820	)		—			(12,820	)
Other comprehensive income, before tax		24,985			1,292			26,277
Income tax expense		(1,144	)		—			(1,144	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	38,736		$	(1,043	)	$	37,693

Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars In Thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	2,809		$	(1,140	)	$	1,669
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax		21,286			(63	)		21,223
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		(4,083	)		—			(4,083	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		17,203			(63	)		17,140
Income tax expense		(2,267	)		—			(2,267	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	17,745		$	(1,203	)	$	16,542

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars In Thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	18,641		$	(1,032	)	$	17,609
Other comprehensive income before reclassification, before tax		36,921			(11	)		36,910
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		(14,752	)		—			(14,752	)
Other comprehensive income, before tax		22,169			(11	)		22,158
Income tax expense		(2,074	)		—			(2,074	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	38,736		$	(1,043	)	$	37,693

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars In Thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	(19,897	)	$	(1,334	)	$	(21,231	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification, before tax		45,193			131			45,324
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		(1,888	)		—			(1,888	)
Other comprehensive income, before tax		43,305			131			43,436
Income tax expense		(5,663	)		—			(5,663	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	17,745		$	(1,203	)	$	16,542

The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

		Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(Dollars in thousands)		Quarters Ended June 30,
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations	2020			2019
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities	Other net realized investment (gains) losses	$	(12,820	)	$	(4,083	)
	Other than temporary impairment losses on investments		—			—
	Total before tax		(12,820	)		(4,083	)
	Income tax expense (benefit)		3,432			343
	Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, net of tax		(9,388	)		(3,740	)
Foreign currency items	Other net realized investment (gains) losses		—			—
	Income tax expense		—			—
	Foreign currency items, net of tax		—			—
Total reclassifications	Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	(9,388	)	$	(3,740	)

		Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(Dollars in thousands)		Six Months Ended June 30,
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations	2020			2019
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities	Other net realized investment (gains) losses	$	(14,752	)	$	(3,785	)
	Other than temporary impairment losses on investments		—			1,897
	Total before tax		(14,752	)		(1,888	)
	Income tax expense (benefit)		3,651			70
	Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, net of tax		(11,101	)		(1,818	)
Foreign currency items	Other net realized investment (gains) losses		—			—
	Income tax expense		—			—
	Foreign currency items, net of tax		—			—
Total reclassifications	Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	(11,101	)	$	(1,818	)

Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)

The components of net realized investment gains (losses) for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			2020			2019
Fixed maturities:
Gross realized gains	$	16,738		$	4,685		$	18,980		$	4,711
Gross realized losses		(3,918	)		(602	)		(4,228	)		(2,823	)
Net realized gains (losses)		12,820			4,083			14,752			1,888
Equity securities:
Gross realized gains		29,402			8,570			11,507			25,255
Gross realized losses		(1,508	)		(4,397	)		(33,595	)		(5,930	)
Net realized gains (losses)		27,894			4,173			(22,088	)		19,325
Derivatives:
Gross realized gains		7,625			—			19,401			—
Gross realized losses		(9,832	)		(4,666	)		(41,720	)		(7,233	)
Net realized gains (losses) (1)		(2,207	)		(4,666	)		(22,319	)		(7,233	)
Total net realized investment gains (losses)	$	38,507		$	3,590		$	(29,655	)	$	13,980

(1) Includes periodic net interest settlements related to the derivatives of $1.1 million and $0.2 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $1.7 million and $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Net realized investment gains (losses) for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020 were primarily due to the impact of changes in fair value due to the recent disruption in the global financial markets.

The following table shows the calculation of the portion of realized gains and losses related to equity securities held as of June 30, 2020 and 2019:

	Quarters Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020		2019			2020			2019
Net gains and (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities	$	27,894	$	4,173		$	(22,088	)	$	19,325
Less: Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period		436		8,416			(3,785	)		10,450
Unrealized gains and (losses) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date	$	27,458	$	(4,243	)	$	(18,303	)	$	8,875

The proceeds from sales and redemptions of available for sale and equity securities resulting in net realized investment gains (losses) for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020		2019
Fixed maturities	$	427,111	$	569,529
Equity securities		378,915		167,028

Net Investment Income

The sources of net investment income for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			2020			2019
Fixed maturities	$	8,551		$	8,918		$	17,592		$	18,886
Equity securities		1,407			1,543			2,771			2,680
Cash and cash equivalents		52			469			232			870
Other invested assets		(12,022	)		3,818			(11,489	)		114
Total investment income		(2,012	)		14,748			9,106			22,550
Investment expense		(347	)		(922	)		(1,336	)		(1,505	)
Net investment income	$	(2,359	)	$	13,826		$	7,770		$	21,045

The Company’s total investment return on a pre-tax basis for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			2020			2019
Net investment income	$	(2,359	)	$	13,826		$	7,770		$	21,045
Net realized investment gains (losses)		38,507			3,590			(29,655	)		13,980
Change in unrealized holding gains and losses		26,277			17,140			22,158			43,436
Net realized and unrealized investment returns		64,784			20,730			(7,497	)		57,416
Total investment return	$	62,425		$	34,556		$	273		$	78,461
Total investment return % (1)		3.9	%		2.2	%		0.0	%		5.1	%
Average investment portfolio (2)	$	1,591,987		$	1,537,280		$	1,620,186		$	1,533,155

(1) Not annualized.

(2) Average of total cash and invested assets, net of receivable/payable for securities purchased and sold, as of the beginning and end of the period.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company did not own any fixed maturity securities that were non-income producing for the preceding twelve months.

Insurance Enhanced Asset-Backed and Credit Securities

As of June 30, 2020, the Company held insurance enhanced bonds with a market value of approximately $28.2 million which represented 1.7% of the Company’s total cash and invested assets, net of payable/ receivable for securities purchased and sold.    

The insurance enhanced bonds are comprised of $16.4 million of municipal bonds, $11.8 million of commercial mortgage-backed securities, and less than $0.1 million of collateralized mortgage obligations.  The financial guarantors of the Company’s $28.2 million of insurance enhanced commercial-mortgage-backed, municipal securities, and collateralized mortgage obligations include Municipal Bond Insurance Association ($3.6 million), Assured Guaranty Corporation ($10.6 million), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ($11.8 million), Ambac Financial Group ($2.1 million), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (less than $0.1 million).

The Company had no direct investments in the entities that have provided financial guarantees or other credit support to any security held by the Company at June 30, 2020.

Bonds Held on Deposit

Certain cash balances, cash equivalents, equity securities, and bonds available for sale were deposited with various governmental authorities in accordance with statutory requirements, were held as collateral, or were held in trust pursuant to intercompany reinsurance agreements.  The fair values were as follows as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	Estimated Fair Value
(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
On deposit with governmental authorities	$	27,202	$	26,431
Intercompany trusts held for the benefit of U.S. policyholders		149,639		179,116
Held in trust pursuant to third party requirements		129,020		133,122
Letter of credit held for third party requirements		1,458		1,458
Securities held as collateral		92,843		91,229
Total	$	400,162	$	431,356

Variable Interest Entities

A Variable Interest Entity (VIE) refers to an investment in which an investor holds a controlling interest that is not based on the majority of voting rights.  Under the VIE model, the party that has the power to exercise significant management influence and maintain a controlling financial interest in the entity’s economics is said to be the primary beneficiary, and is required to consolidate the entity within their results. Other entities that participate in a VIE, for which their financial interests fluctuate with changes in the fair value of the investment entity’s net assets but do not have significant management influence and the ability to direct the VIE’s significant economic activities are said to have a variable interest in the VIE but do not consolidate the VIE in their financial results.

The Company has variable interests in three VIE’s for which it is not the primary beneficiary. These investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting as their ownership interest exceeds 3% of their respective investments.   

The carrying value of one of the Company’s VIE’s, which invests in distressed securities and assets, was $12.6 million and $13.5 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from this VIE, which factors in future funding commitments, was $26.8 million and $27.7 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  The carrying value of a second VIE that also invests in distressed securities and assets was $14.2 million and $24.0 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from this VIE, which factors in future funding commitments, was $31.2 million and $41.0 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  The carrying value of a third VIE that invests in REIT qualifying assets was $8.7 million and $9.8 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from this VIE, which factors in future funding commitments, was $8.7 million and $10.3 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  The Company’s investment in VIEs is included in other invested assets on the consolidated balance sheet with changes in carrying value recorded in the consolidated statements of operations.

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Derivative Instruments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

4. Derivative Instruments

Derivatives are used by the Company to reduce risks from changes in interest rates and limit exposure to severe equity market changes.  The Company has interest rate swaps with terms to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed rate and floating rate interest amounts as calculated by reference to an agreed notional amount. In 2019, the Company began to utilize exchange-traded futures contracts, which give the holder the right and obligation to participate in market movements at a future date, to allow the Company to react faster to market conditions.  The Company posts collateral and settles variation margin in cash on a daily basis equal to the amount of the futures contracts’ change in value scaled by a multiplier.

The Company accounts for the interest rate swaps and futures as non-hedge instruments and recognizes the fair value of the interest rate swaps in other assets or other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets with the changes in fair value recognized as net realized investment gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations.  The Company is ultimately responsible for the valuation of the interest rate swaps.  To aid in determining the estimated fair value of the

interest rate swaps, the Company relies on the forward interest rate curve and information obtained from a third party financial institution.  

The following table summarizes information on the location and the gross amount of the derivatives on the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

(Dollars in thousands)		June 30, 2020					December 31, 2019
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815	Balance Sheet Location	Notional Amount		Fair Value			Notional Amount		Fair Value
Interest rate swap agreements	Other assets/liabilities	$	200,000	$	(19,337	)	$	200,000	$	(10,275	)
Futures contracts on bonds (1)	Other assets/liabilities		34,932		—			16,894		—
Futures contracts on equities (1)	Other assets/liabilities		—		—			57,816		—
Total		$	234,932	$	(19,337	)	$	274,710	$	(10,275	)

(1) Futures are settled daily such that their fair value is not reflected in the consolidated statements of financial position

The following table summarizes the net gains (losses) included in the consolidated statements of operations for changes in the fair value of the derivatives and the periodic net interest settlements under the derivatives for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020  and 2019:

		Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	Consolidated Statements of Operations Line	2020			2019			2020			2019
Interest rate swap agreements	Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	(1,449	)	$	(4,666	)	$	(10,872	)	$	(7,233	)
Futures contracts on bonds	Net realized investment gains (losses)		(59	)		—			(2,458	)		—
Futures contracts on equities	Net realized investment gains (losses)		(699	)		—			(8,989	)		—
Total		$	(2,207	)	$	(4,666	)	$	(22,319	)	$	(7,233	)

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company is due $3.5 million and $3.0 million, respectively, for funds it needed to post to execute the swap transaction and $19.4 million and $12.5 million, respectively, for margin calls made in connection with the interest rate swaps.  These amounts are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company posted initial margin of $0.6 million and $3.0 million, respectively, in securities for trading futures contracts and has a mark-to-market payable of less than $0.1 million and receivable of $0.3 million, respectively, in connection with the futures contracts.  Variation margin is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

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Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

5. Fair Value Measurements

The accounting standards related to fair value measurements define fair value, establish a framework for measuring fair value, outline a fair value hierarchy based on inputs used to measure fair value, and enhance disclosure requirements for fair value measurements.  These standards do not change existing guidance as to whether or not an instrument is carried at fair value.  The Company has determined that its fair value measurements are in accordance with the requirements of these accounting standards.

The Company’s invested assets and derivative instruments are carried at their fair value and are categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy:

• Level 1 – inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.  

• Level 2 – inputs utilize other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for similar assets, either directly or indirectly.  

• Level 3 – inputs are unobservable for the asset, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy.  In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.  The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset.

The following table presents information about the Company’s invested assets and derivative instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.

	Fair Value Measurements
As of June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	221,691	$	1,400	$	—	$	223,091
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		64,258		—		64,258
Mortgage-backed securities		—		380,431		—		380,431
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		139,556		—		139,556
Asset-backed securities		—		129,790		—		129,790
Corporate bonds		—		242,181		—		242,181
Foreign corporate bonds		—		100,809		—		100,809
Total fixed maturities		221,691		1,058,425		—		1,280,116
Equity securities		209,437		10,747		—		220,184
Total assets measured at fair value	$	431,128	$	1,069,172	$	—	$	1,500,300
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments	$	—	$	19,337	$	—	$	19,337
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	19,337	$	—	$	19,337

	Fair Value Measurements
As of December 31, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	156,689	$	—	$	—	$	156,689
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		63,838		—		63,838
Mortgage-backed securities		—		328,374		—		328,374
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		188,104		—		188,104
Asset-backed securities		—		168,537		—		168,537
Corporate bonds		—		248,259		—		248,259
Foreign corporate bonds		—		99,358		—		99,358
Total fixed maturities		156,689		1,096,470		—		1,253,159
Equity securities		251,448		11,656		—		263,104
Total assets measured at fair value	$	408,137	$	1,108,126	$	—	$	1,516,263
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments	$	—	$	10,275	$	—	$	10,275
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	10,275	$	—	$	10,275

The securities classified as Level 1 in the above table consist of U.S. Treasuries and equity securities actively traded on an exchange.

The securities classified as Level 2 in the above table consist primarily of fixed maturity securities and derivative instruments.  Based on the typical trading volumes and the lack of quoted market prices for fixed maturities, security prices are derived through recent reported trades for identical or similar securities making adjustments through the reporting date based upon available market observable information.  If there are no recent reported trades, matrix or model processes are used to develop a security price where future cash flow expectations are developed based upon collateral performance and discounted at an estimated market rate.  Included in the pricing of asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, and mortgage-backed securities are estimates of the rate of future prepayments of principal over the remaining life of the securities.  Such estimates are derived based on the characteristics of the underlying structure and prepayment speeds previously experienced at the interest rate levels projected for the underlying collateral.  The estimated fair value of the derivative instruments, consisting of interest rate swaps, is obtained from a third party financial institution that utilizes observable inputs such as the forward interest rate curve.

For the Company’s material debt arrangements, the current fair value of the Company’s debt at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was as follows:

	June 30, 2020				December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Margin Borrowing Facility	$	74,588	$	74,588	$	73,629	$	73,629
7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045  (1)		96,925		97,725		96,864		100,264
7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047 (2)		126,217		125,645		126,147		134,462
Total	$	297,730	$	297,958	$	296,640	$	308,355

(1) As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying value and fair value of the 7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045 are net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $3.1 million.

(2) As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying value and fair value of the 7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047 are net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $3.8 million and $3.9 million, respectively. 

The fair value of the margin borrowing facility approximates its carrying value due to the facility being due on demand.  The subordinated notes due 2045 and 2047 are publicly traded instruments and are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

Fair Value of Alternative Investments

Other invested assets consist of limited liability partnerships whose carrying value approximates fair value.  The following table provides the fair value and future funding commitments related to these investments at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

	June 30, 2020				December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Future Funding Commitment		Fair Value		Future Funding Commitment
European Non-Performing Loan Fund, LP (1)	$	12,569	$	14,214	$	13,530	$	14,214
Distressed Debt Fund, LP (2)		14,212		17,000		23,966		17,000
Mortgage Debt Fund, LP (3)		8,682		—		9,783		506
Total	$	35,463	$	31,214	$	47,279	$	31,720

(1) This limited partnership invests in distressed securities and assets through senior and subordinated, secured and unsecured debt and equity, in both public and private large-cap and middle-market companies.  The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner.  The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.

(2) This limited partnership invests in stressed and distressed securities and structured products.  The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner.  The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.

(3) This limited partnership invests in REIT qualifying assets such as mortgage loans, investor property loans, and commercial mortgage loans.  The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner.  The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.

Limited Partnerships with ownership interest exceeding 3%

The Company uses the equity method to account for investments in limited partnerships where its ownership interest exceeds 3%. The equity method of accounting for an investment in a limited partnership requires that its cost basis be updated to

account for the income or loss earned on the investment. The investment income associated with these limited partnerships, which is booked on a one quarter lag, is reflected in the consolidated statements of operations in the amounts of ($12.0) million and $3.8 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and ($11.5) million and $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Pricing

The Company’s pricing vendors provide prices for all investment categories except for investments in limited partnerships.  Two primary vendors are utilized to provide prices for equity and fixed maturity securities.

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used by the Company’s pricing vendors for investment securities carried at fair value:

• Equity security prices are received from primary and secondary exchanges.

• Corporate and agency bonds are evaluated by utilizing a spread to a benchmark curve.  Bonds with similar characteristics are grouped into specific sectors.  Inputs for both asset classes consist of trade prices, broker quotes, the new issue market, and prices on comparable securities.

• Data from commercial vendors is aggregated with market information, then converted into an option adjusted spread (“OAS”) matrix and prepayment model used for commercial mortgage obligations (“CMO”). CMOs are categorized with mortgage-backed securities in the tables listed above.  For asset-backed securities, spread data is derived from trade prices, dealer quotations, and research reports.  For both asset classes, evaluations utilize standard inputs plus new issue data, and collateral performance.  The evaluated pricing models incorporate cash flows, broker quotes, market trades, historical prepayment speeds, and dealer projected speeds.

• For obligations of state and political subdivisions, an attribute-based modeling system is used.  The pricing model incorporates trades, market clearing yields, market color, and fundamental credit research.

• U.S. treasuries are evaluated by obtaining feeds from a number of live data sources including primary and secondary dealers as well as inter-dealer brokers.

• For mortgage-backed securities, various external analytical products are utilized and purchased from commercial vendors.

The Company performs certain procedures to validate whether the pricing information received from the pricing vendors is reasonable, to ensure that the fair value determination is consistent with accounting guidance, and to ensure that its assets are properly classified in the fair value hierarchy.  The Company’s procedures include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing periodic reports provided by the Investment Manager that provides information regarding rating changes and securities placed on watch.  This procedure allows the Company to understand why a particular security’s market value may have changed or may potentially change.

• Understanding and periodically evaluating the various pricing methods and procedures used by the Company’s pricing vendors to ensure that investments are properly classified within the fair value hierarchy.

• On a quarterly basis, the Company corroborates investment security prices received from its pricing vendors by obtaining pricing from a second pricing vendor for a sample of securities.

During the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company has not adjusted quotes or prices obtained from the pricing vendors.

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Allowance for Credit Losses - Premiums Receivable and Reinsurance Receivables

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Allowance For Credit Loss [Abstract]

Allowance for Credit Losses - Premiums Receivable and Reinsurance Receivables

6.Allowance for Credit Losses - Premiums Receivable and Reinsurance Receivables

The Company implemented new accounting guidance on January 1, 2020 related to the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments.  Please see Note 16 for further discussion on this new accounting guidance.  

For premiums receivables, the allowance is based upon the Company’s ongoing review of key aspects of amounts outstanding, including but not limited to, length of collection periods, direct placement with collection agencies, solvency of insured or agent, terminated agents, and other relevant factors. 

For reinsurance receivables, the allowance is based upon the Company’s ongoing review of key aspects of amounts outstanding, including but not limited to, length of collection periods, disputes, applicable coverage defenses, insolvent reinsurers, financial strength of solvent reinsurers based on A.M Best Ratings and other relevant factors. 

The following table is an analysis of the allowance for credit losses related to the Company's premiums receivable and reinsurance receivables for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020:

	Quarter Ended June 30, 2020					Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)	Premiums Receivable			Reinsurance Receivables		Premiums Receivable			Reinsurance Receivables
Beginning balance	$	2,746		$	8,992	$	2,754		$	8,992
Current period provision for expected credit losses		313			—		475			—
Write-offs		(128	)		—		(298	)		—
Ending balance	$	2,931		$	8,992	$	2,931		$	8,992

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

7.Income Taxes

As of June 30, 2020, the statutory income tax rates of the countries where the Company conducts business are 21% in the United States, 0% in Bermuda, 0% in the Cayman Islands, 19% in the United Kingdom, and 25% on non-trading income, 33% on capital gains and 12.5% on trading income in the Republic of Ireland.  The statutory income tax rate of each country is applied against the expected annual taxable income of the Company in each country to estimate the annual income tax expense.

The Company’s income (loss) before income taxes from its non-U.S. subsidiaries and U.S. subsidiaries for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Non-U.S. Subsidiaries			U.S. Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	16,052		$	148,497		$	—		$	164,549
Net written premiums	$	16,052		$	131,212		$	—		$	147,264
Net earned premiums	$	19,546		$	122,301		$	—		$	141,847
Net investment income (loss)		6,906			(5,777	)		(3,488	)		(2,359	)
Net realized investment gains (losses)		(1,668	)		40,175			—			38,507
Other income		302			464			—			766
Total revenues		25,086			157,163			(3,488	)		178,761
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		(207	)		67,504			—			67,297
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		5,695			47,883			—			53,578
Corporate and other operating expenses		4,947			3,671			—			8,618
Interest expense		334			7,866			(3,488	)		4,712
Income before income taxes	$	14,317		$	30,239		$	—		$	44,556

Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Non-U.S. Subsidiaries			U.S. Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	32,059		$	147,262	$	—		$	179,321
Net written premiums	$	32,059		$	127,010	$	—		$	159,069
Net earned premiums	$	18,579		$	109,622	$	—		$	128,201
Net investment income		10,672			9,956		(6,802	)		13,826
Net realized investment gains		2,285			1,305		—			3,590
Other income (loss)		(38	)		560		—			522
Total revenues		31,498			121,443		(6,802	)		146,139
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		11,468			58,607		—			70,075
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		5,360			45,174		—			50,534
Corporate and other operating expenses		1,779			2,860		—			4,639
Interest expense		355			11,489		(6,802	)		5,042
Income before income taxes	$	12,536		$	3,313	$	—		$	15,849

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Non-U.S. Subsidiaries			U.S. Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	33,569		$	286,704		$	—		$	320,273
Net written premiums	$	33,569		$	252,807		$	—		$	286,376
Net earned premiums	$	43,401		$	242,914		$	—		$	286,315
Net investment income		13,282			1,473			(6,985	)		7,770
Net realized investment losses		(5,378	)		(24,277	)		—			(29,655	)
Other income (loss)		(16	)		947			—			931
Total revenues		51,289			221,057			(6,985	)		265,361
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		12,355			132,589			—			144,944
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		14,244			95,746			—			109,990
Corporate and other operating expenses		6,074			6,767			—			12,841
Interest expense		676			15,886			(6,985	)		9,577
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	17,940		$	(29,931	)	$	—		$	(11,991	)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Non-U.S. Subsidiaries			U.S. Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	49,608		$	271,914	$	—		$	321,522
Net written premiums	$	49,601		$	232,884	$	—		$	282,485
Net earned premiums	$	33,286		$	217,004	$	—		$	250,290
Net investment income		15,042			13,092		(7,089	)		21,045
Net realized investment gains		1,393			12,587		—			13,980
Other income (loss)		(23	)		1,033		—			1,010
Total revenues		49,698			243,716		(7,089	)		286,325
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		16,448			111,948		—			128,396
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		10,355			89,922		—			100,277
Corporate and other operating expenses		3,306			4,538		—			7,844
Interest expense		708			16,446		(7,089	)		10,065
Income before income taxes	$	18,881		$	20,862	$	—		$	39,743

The following table summarizes the components of income tax expense (benefit):

	Quarters Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020		2019			2020			2019
Current income tax benefit:
Foreign	$	—	$	(64	)	$	—		$	(18	)
U.S. Federal		—		—			—			—
Total current income tax benefit	$	—		(64	)	$	—			(18	)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal		7,005		1,250			(4,964	)		5,498
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)		7,005		1,250			(4,964	)		5,498
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	7,005	$	1,186		$	(4,964	)	$	5,480

The weighted average expected tax provision has been calculated using income (loss) before income taxes in each jurisdiction multiplied by that jurisdiction’s applicable statutory tax rate.  

The following table summarizes the differences between the tax provision for financial statement purposes and the expected tax provision at the weighted average tax rate:

	Quarters Ended June 30,
	2020						2019
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			% of Pre- Tax Income			Amount			% of Pre- Tax Income
Expected tax provision at weighted average tax rate	$	6,348			14.2	%	$	649			4.1	%
Adjustments:
Tax exempt interest		—			—			—			—
Dividend exclusion		(41	)		(0.1	)		(146	)		(0.9	%)
Non-deductible interest		678			1.6			688			4.3	%
Other		20			—			(5	)		—	%
Effective income tax expense	$	7,005			15.7	%	$	1,186			7.5	%

The effective income tax expense rate for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 was 15.7%, compared with an effective income tax expense rate of 7.5% for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The increase in income tax expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 was primarily due to higher pre-tax income for the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019.

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020						2019
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			% of Pre- Tax Income			Amount			% of Pre- Tax Income
Expected tax provision at weighted average tax rate	$	(6,287	)		52.4	%	$	4,381			11.0	%
Adjustments:
Tax exempt interest		(1	)		—			(1	)		—	%
Dividend exclusion		(112	)		0.9			(223	)		(0.6	%)
Non-deductible interest		1,357			(11.3	)		1,368			3.5	%
Other		79			(0.6	)		(45	)		(0.1	%)
Effective income tax expense (benefit)	$	(4,964	)		41.4	%	$	5,480			13.8	%

The effective income tax benefit rate for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was 41.4%, compared with an effective income tax expense rate of 13.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase in the income tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was primarily due to investment losses incurred by the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries.

The Company has a net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforward of $21.5 million as of June 30, 2020, which begins to expire in 2036 based on when the original NOL was generated.  The Company’s NOL carryforward as of December 31, 2019 was $21.9 million.

The Company has a Section 163(j) (“163(j)”) carryforward of $8.1 million and $9.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, which can be carried forward indefinitely. The 163(j) carryforward relates to the limitation on the deduction for business interest expense paid or accrued.

The Company has an alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) credit carryforward of $5.5 million and $11.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  The Company received $5.5 million of the AMT credit carryforward during the first quarter of 2020.  Under provisions of the CARES Act, the Company filed a request for a full refund of the remaining $5.5 million which is expected to be received in the third quarter of 2020.

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Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Insurance [Abstract]

Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

8.Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

Activity in the liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses is summarized as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			2020			2019
Balance at beginning of period	$	639,468		$	645,959		$	630,181		$	680,031
Less: Ceded reinsurance receivables		78,753			97,065			76,273			109,342
Net balance at beginning of period		560,715			548,894			553,908			570,689
Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses related to:
Current year		86,603			78,238			164,850			144,489
Prior years		(19,306	)		(8,163	)		(19,906	)		(16,093	)
Total incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses		67,297			70,075			144,944			128,396
Paid losses and loss adjustment expenses related to:
Current year		37,393			37,176			59,427			55,516
Prior years		26,767			32,854			75,573			94,630
Total paid losses and loss adjustment expenses		64,160			70,030			135,000			150,146
Net balance at end of period		563,852			548,939			563,852			548,939
Plus:  Ceded reinsurance receivables		87,221			59,834			87,221			59,834
Balance at end of period	$	651,073		$	608,773		$	651,073		$	608,773

When analyzing loss reserves and prior year development, the Company considers many factors, including the frequency and severity of claims, loss trends, case reserve settlements that may have resulted in significant development, and any other additional or pertinent factors that may impact reserve estimates.

During the second quarter of 2020, the Company reduced its prior accident year loss reserves by $19.3 million, which consisted of a $14.2 million decrease related to Commercial Specialty, a $4.6 million decrease related to Specialty Property, a $0.8 million decrease related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable, and a $0.3 million increase related to Reinsurance Operations.   

The $14.2 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Commercial Specialty primarily consisted of the following:

• General Liability:  An $18.3 million reduction in aggregate with $4.7 million of favorable development in the construction defect reserve category and $13.6 million of favorable development in the other general liability reserve categories.  The reduction in the construction defect reserve category primarily recognizes lower than expected claims frequency and severity in the 2005 through 2009, 2015 and 2017 accident years, slightly offset by an increase in the 2016 accident year.  For the other general liability reserve categories, lower than anticipated claims severity was the main driver of the favorable development primarily in the 2005 through 2017 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2019 accident year.     

• Commercial Auto Liability:  A $1.0 million reduction in the 2010 through 2016 accident years recognizes lower than anticipated claims severity.

• Property:  An increase of $5.8 million primarily recognizes higher than expected claims severity mainly in the 2017 through 2019 accident years, partially offset by a decrease in the 2016 accident year.  The bulk of the increase was

in the 2018 accident year which reflects a higher estimated ultimate for Hurricane Michael.  The increase in ultimate resulted from receiving additional information in the quarter for a Property Brokerage claim.

• Professional:  A $0.7 million decrease primarily in the 2009 and 2010 accident years reflects lower than expected claims severity.

The $4.6 million decrease of prior accident year loss reserves related to Specialty Property primarily consisted of the following:

• General Liability:  A $1.4 million decrease primarily recognizes lower than expected claims severity mainly in the 2015 through 2018 accident years.

• Property: A $3.2 million decrease mainly reflects lower than anticipated claims severity in the 2015 through 2018 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2019 accident year due to higher than expected claims severity.

The $0.8 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable primarily consisted of the following:

• Property: A $0.7 million decrease mainly reflects lower than anticipated claims severity in the 2016 through 2019 accident years.

• General Liability:  A $0.1 million decrease primarily recognizes lower than expected claims severity mainly in the 2015 through 2017 and 2019 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2013 accident year due to higher than anticipated claims severity.

The $0.3 million increase in prior accident year loss reserves related to Reinsurance Operations was from the property lines.  Based on a review of the experience reported from cedants, increases were in the 2011 and 2019 accident years, partially offset by decreases in the 2012 through 2018 accident years.

During the second quarter of 2019, the Company reduced its prior accident year loss reserves by $8.2 million, which consisted of a $0.2 million decrease related to Commercial Specialty, a $10.1 million decrease related to Specialty Property, a $0.8 million decrease related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable, and a $3.0 million increase related to Reinsurance Operations.

The $0.2 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Commercial Specialty primarily consisted of the following:

• Professional:  A $1.1 million decrease primarily in the 2009 and 2010 accident years reflects lower than expected claims severity.

• General Liability:  A $1.0 million increase in the reinsurance recoverable allowance was recognized based on a review of expected ceded recoverables by reinsurer.          

The $10.1 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Specialty Property primarily consisted of the following:

• General Liability:  A $0.2 million decrease primarily due to lower than anticipated claims severity mostly in the 2014 and 2017 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2010 accident year.

• Property: A $10.0 million reduction recognizes an $8.3 million decrease in catastrophes for subrogation recoveries from the California Camp wildfire loss in the 2018 accident year.  The company sold these subrogation rights to a third party.  The remaining $1.7 million decrease was primarily in the 2016 through 2018 accident years mainly due to lower than expected claims severity.

The $0.8 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable primarily consisted of the following:

• Property: A $0.7 million decrease in total reflects a $0.2 million decrease in the 2018 accident year for the aforementioned subrogation recoveries from the Camp wildfire and a $0.5 million decrease mainly in the 2017 and 2018 accident years due to lower than expected claims severity.  

The $3.0 million increase in prior accident year loss reserves related to Reinsurance Operations primarily consisted of the following:

• Property:  A $3.2 million increase reflects a $6.5 million increase for Typhoon Jebi in the 2018 accident year and an increase in the 2013 accident year, partially offset by decreases in the 2010 through 2012, 2014 and 2015 accident years.

• Professional:  A $0.3 million decrease primarily in the 2008 and 2010 accident years based on a review of the experience reported from the cedants.

During the first six months of 2020, the Company reduced its prior accident year loss reserves by $19.9 million, which consisted of a $14.2 million decrease related to Commercial Specialty, a $4.6 million decrease related to Specialty Property, a $0.8 million decrease related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable, and a $0.3 million decrease related to Reinsurance Operations.

The $14.2 million decrease in prior accident year loss reserves related to Commercial Specialty primarily consisted of the following:

• General Liability:  An $18.0 million reduction in aggregate with $4.7 million of favorable development in the construction defect reserve category and $13.3 million of favorable development in the other general liability reserve categories.  The reduction in the construction defect reserve category primarily recognizes lower than expected claims frequency and severity in the 2005 through 2009, 2015 and 2017 accident years, slightly offset by an increase in the 2016 accident year.  For the other general liability reserve categories, lower than anticipated claims severity was the main driver of the favorable development primarily in the 2005 through 2015 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2016 through 2019 accident years.  

• Workers Compensation:  A $0.2 million decrease primarily in loss adjustment expense reserves in the 2012 accident year and accident years prior to 2004.

• Property:  An increase of $5.8 million primarily recognizes higher than expected claims severity mainly in the 2017 through 2019 accident years.  The bulk of the increase was in the 2018 accident year which reflects a higher estimated ultimate for Hurricane Michael. The increase in ultimate resulted from receiving additional information in the quarter for a Property Brokerage claim.

• Professional:  A $0.7 million decrease mainly in the 2009, 2010 and 2019 accident years reflects lower than expected claims severity, partially offset by an increase in the 2006 accident year.

• Commercial Auto Liability:  A $1.0 million reduction in the 2010 through 2016 accident years recognizes lower than anticipated claims severity.

The $4.6 million decrease in prior accident year loss reserves related to Specialty Property primarily consisted of the following:

• General Liability:  A $1.8 million decrease primarily recognizes lower than expected claims severity mainly in the 2015 through 2019 accident years.  

• Property: A $2.8 million decrease mainly reflects lower than anticipated claims severity in the 2015 through 2018 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2019 accident year due to higher than expected claims severity.

The $0.8 million decrease in prior accident year loss reserves related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable primarily consisted of the following:

• Property: A $0.7 million decrease mainly reflects lower than anticipated claims severity in the 2016 through 2019 accident years.

• General Liability:  A $0.1 million decrease primarily recognizes lower than expected claims severity mainly in the 2015 through 2017 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2013 accident year due to higher than anticipated claims severity.

The $0.3 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Reinsurance Operations was from the property lines.  Based on a review of the experience reported from cedants, decreases were in the 2012 through 2017 accident years, partially offset by increases in the 2011, 2018 and 2019 accident years.

During the first six months of 2019, the Company reduced its prior accident year loss reserves by $16.1 million, which consisted of a $6.9 million decrease related to Commercial Specialty, a $9.2 million decrease related to Specialty Property, a $2.8 million decrease related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable, and a $2.9 million increase related to Reinsurance Operations.

The $6.9 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Commercial Specialty primarily consisted of the following:

• General Liability:  A $4.1 million reduction in aggregate with $0.5 million of favorable development in the construction defect reserve category, $4.6 million of favorable development in the other general liability reserve categories, and $1.0 million increase in the reinsurance recoverable allowance.  The decreases in the construction defect reserve category recognize lower than expected claims frequency and severity in the 2005 through 2009 and 2011 through 2018 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2010 accident year.  For the other general liability reserve categories, lower than anticipated claims severity was the primary driver of the favorable development mainly in accident years 2001, 2005 through 2010, 2012 through 2014, 2016 and 2017, partially offset by increases in the 2011 and 2015 accident years. The increase in the reinsurance recoverable allowance was based on a review of expected ceded recoverables by reinsurer.

• Commercial Auto Liability:   A $0.8 million decrease in total, primarily in the 2010, 2012 and 2013 accident years.  The decreases recognize lower than anticipated claims severity.

• Property:  A $0.9 million decrease in aggregate mainly recognizes lower than anticipated claims severity primarily in the 2012 through 2017 accident years, partially offset by increases in the 2010 and 2018 accident years.

• Professional:  A $1.0 million decrease primarily in the 2009 and 2010 accident years reflects lower than expected claims severity.

The $9.2 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Specialty Property primarily consisted of the following:

• Property: A $9.2 million reduction recognizes an $8.3 million decrease in catastrophes for subrogation recoveries from the California Camp wildfire loss in the 2018 accident year.  The company sold these subrogation rights to a third party.  Other decreases were primarily in the 2016 and 2017 accident years mainly due to lower than expected claims severity, partially offset by an increase in the 2018 accident year which had higher than anticipated claims severity.

The $2.8 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Farm, Ranch, & Stable primarily consisted of the following:

• Liability:  A $1.7 million decrease in total, due to lower than expected claims severity in the 2016 and 2017 accident years, partially offset by increases in the 2013 accident year.

• Property:  $1.1 million decrease in total is comprised of a $0.2 million decrease in the 2018 accident year for the noted subrogation recoveries from the Camp wildfire and $0.9 million decrease mainly in the 2017 and 2018 accident years primarily due to lower than expected claims severity.

The $2.9 million increase in prior accident year loss reserves related to Reinsurance Operations primarily consisted of the following:

• Property:  A $3.1 million increase in total reflects an $8.1 million increase in the 2018 accident year with $6.5 million of the increase for Typhoon Jebi.  The increases were partially offset by decreases in the 2010 through 2017 accident years.

• Professional:  A $0.3 million decrease primarily in the 2008 and 2010 accident years based on a review of the experience reported from the cedants.

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Shareholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

9.Shareholders’ Equity

There were no A ordinary shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

The following table provides information with respect to the A ordinary shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2020:

Period (1)	Total Number of Shares Purchased			Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program		Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1-31, 2020		3,124	(2)	$	29.63		—		—
February 1-29, 2020		1,600	(2)	$	31.13		—		—
Total		4,724		$	30.14		—

(1) Based on settlement date.

(2) Surrendered by employees as payment of taxes withheld on the vesting of restricted stock.

The following table provides information with respect to the A ordinary shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2019:

Period (1)	Total Number of Shares Purchased			Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1-31, 2019		7,945	(2)	$	36.23	—	—
February 1-28, 2019		19,083	(2)	$	34.59	—	—
Total		27,028		$	35.07	—

(1) Based on settlement date.

(2) Surrendered by employees as payment of taxes withheld on the vesting of restricted stock.

There were no B ordinary shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 or 2019.

As of June 30, 2020, the Company’s A ordinary shares were held by approximately 205 shareholders of record. There were four holders of record of the Company’s B ordinary shares, all of whom are affiliated investment funds of Fox Paine & Company, LLC, as of June 30, 2020.  

Please see Note 12 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on the Company’s repurchase program.

Dividends

Dividend payments of $0.25 per ordinary share were declared during the six months ended June 30, 2020 as follows:

Approval Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Total Dividends Declared (Dollars in thousands)
February 9, 2020	March 24, 2020	March 31, 2020	$	3,539
June 7, 2020	June 23, 2020	June 30, 2020		3,545
Various  (1)	Various	Various		215
Total			$	7,299

(1) Represents dividends declared on unvested shares, net of forfeitures.

Dividend payments of $0.25 per ordinary share were declared during the six months ended June 30, 2019 as follows:

Approval Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Total Dividends Declared (Dollars in thousands)
February 10, 2019	March 22, 2019	March 29, 2019	$	3,521
June 2, 2019	June 21, 2019	June 28, 2019		3,525
Various  (1)	Various	Various		110
Total			$	7,156

(1) Represents dividends declared on unvested shares, net of forfeitures.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, accrued dividends on unvested shares, which were included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, were $0.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively.  

Please see Note 12 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on the Company’s dividend program.

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Related Party Transactions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

10. Related Party Transactions

Fox Paine Entities

As of June 30, 2020, Fox Paine Capital Fund II International, L.P. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, the “Fox Paine Funds”), which are managed by Fox Paine & Company, LLC, beneficially own approximately 77.5% of the Company’s total voting power.  As of June 30, 2020, Fox Mercury Investments, L.P. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, the “FM Entities”) separately beneficially own approximately 4.8% of the Company’s total voting power.  The Fox Paine Funds have the right to appoint a number of the Company’s Directors equal in aggregate to the pro rata percentage of the voting power in the Company beneficially held by the Fox Paine Funds, FM Entities and Fox Paine & Company, LLC (collectively, “Fox Paine Entities”) so long as the Fox Paine Entities beneficially own shares representing an aggregate 25% or more of the total voting power in the Company.  The Fox Paine Funds control the election of all of the Company’s Directors due to its controlling share ownership. The Company’s Chairman is the chief executive and founder of Fox Paine & Company, LLC.

The Company relies on Fox Paine & Company, LLC to provide management services and other services related to the operations of the Company.  Starting in 2014, the management fee is adjusted annually to reflect the percentage change in the CPI-U.  On May 6, 2020, the Company and Fox Paine & Company, LLC entered into the Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement, effective as of September 5, 2019 (the “Agreement”), to: (i) eliminate the Company’s obligation to reimburse Fox Paine & Company, LLC for its travel, lodging, meals, and other items relating to attendance at regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors, which have averaged approximately $550,000 per year (since execution of the Agreement in 2013), and (ii) increase Fox Paine & Company, LLC’s base Annual Service Fee by $550,000 per year.

Management fee expense of $0.8 million and $0.5 million was incurred during the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and management fee expense of $1.4 million and $1.0 million was incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.  Prepaid management fees, which were included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets, were $0.4 million and $1.4 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.     

In addition, Fox Paine & Company, LLC may also propose and negotiate transaction fees with the Company subject to the provisions of the Company’s related party transaction policies, including approval of the Company’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, for those services from time to time.  Each of the Company’s transactions with Fox Paine & Company, LLC described below was reviewed and approved by the Company’s Audit Committee, which is composed of independent directors, and the Board of Directors (other than Saul A. Fox, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company and Chief Executive of Fox Paine & Company, LLC, who is not a member of the Audit Committee and recused himself from the Board of Directors’ deliberations).

Illiquid Investment Fund Divestiture Fee

On December 21, 2018, GBLI Holdings, LLC (formerly known as “Global Indemnity Group, LLC”) exited an investment in a private credit fund pursuant to a sale of GBLI Holdings, LLC’s investment to third parties at par plus accrued interest. Fox Paine & Company, LLC provided services to GBLI Holdings, LLC in connection with the sale, including conducting due diligence to evaluate the private fund, recommending that GBLI Holdings, LLC withdraw from the private fund, and conducting extended negotiations with the private fund to secure GBLI Holdings, LLC’s withdrawal from the private fund on favorable terms. Fox Paine & Company, LLC’s services for GBLI Holdings, LLC in connection with the sale were performed during the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2018. The total fee for these services was $2.0 million which was accrued in the 4^th quarter of 2018, which is the period in which the transaction was completed, and was paid in May 2019.

Redomestication Fee

Pursuant to the Agreement, Fox Paine & Company, LLC performed extensive financial advisory services for the Company in connection with the conceptualization, design, structuring and implementation of the redomestication plan. In accordance with the Agreement, Fox Paine & Company, LLC may propose and negotiate advisory fees for such services with the Company, subject to the provisions of the Company’s related party transaction policies, including approval of the Audit Committee. Any such advisory fees would be accrued in the period in which the transactions contemplated by the redomestication plan are consummated and would be payable following the consummation of such transactions.

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Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

11.Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

The Company is, from time to time, involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business.  The Company maintains insurance and reinsurance coverage for such risks in amounts that it considers adequate.  However, there can be no assurance that the insurance and reinsurance coverage that the Company maintains is sufficient or will be available in adequate amounts or at a reasonable cost.  The Company does not believe that the resolution of any currently pending legal proceedings, either individually or taken as a whole, will have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.  

There is a greater potential for disputes with reinsurers who are in runoff.  Some of the Company’s reinsurers’ have operations that are in runoff, and therefore, the Company closely monitors those relationships.  The Company anticipates that, similar to the rest of the insurance and reinsurance industry, it will continue to be subject to litigation and arbitration proceedings in the ordinary course of business.

Commitments

In 2014, the Company entered into a $50 million commitment to purchase an alternative investment vehicle which is comprised of European non-performing loans.  As of June 30, 2020, the Company has funded $35.8 million of this commitment leaving $14.2 million as unfunded.

In 2017, the Company entered into a $50 million commitment to purchase an alternative investment vehicle comprised of stressed and distressed securities and structured products.  As of June 30, 2020, the Company has funded $33.0 million of this commitment leaving $17.0 million as unfunded. 

In 2019, the Company entered into a $10 million commitment to purchase an alternative investment vehicle which is comprised of mortgage loans and other real-estate related investments.  As of June 30, 2020, the Company has fully funded this commitment.  

Other Commitments

The Company is party to a Management Agreement, as amended, with Fox Paine & Company, LLC, whereby in connection with certain management services provided to it by Fox Paine & Company, LLC, the Company agreed to pay an annual management fee to Fox Paine & Company, LLC.  See Note 10 above for additional information pertaining to this management agreement.

COVID-19

There is risk that legislation could be passed which would require the Company to cover business interruption claims regardless of terms, exclusions including the virus exclusions contained within the Company’s Commercial Specialty and Farm, Ranch & Stable policies, or other conditions included in policies that would otherwise preclude coverage.

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Share-Based Compensation Plans

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]

Share-Based Compensation Plans

12. Share-Based Compensation Plans

Options

No stock options were awarded during the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.  No unvested stock options were forfeited during the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 or 2019.

Restricted Shares / Restricted Stock Units

There were no restricted A ordinary shares granted to key employees during the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 or the six months ended June 30, 2020.

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company granted 36,180 restricted A ordinary shares, with a weighted average grant date value of $35.82 per share, to key employees under the Plan. 9,063 of these shares vested immediately.  27,117 of these shares will vest as follows:

• 16.5% vested on January 1, 2020.  16.5% and 17.0% of the restricted stock will vest on January 1, 2021 and January 1, 2022, respectively.

• Subject to Board approval, 50% of restricted stock will vest 100%, no later than March 15, 2022, following a re-measurement of 2018 results as of December 31, 2021.

There were no restricted stock units granted to key employees during the quarter ended June 30, 2020.

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company granted 161,238 restricted stock units, with a weighted average grant date value of $30.32 per share, to key employees under the Plan.  3,375 of these restricted stock units will vest evenly over the next three years on January 1, 2021, January 1, 2022 and January 1, 2023.

66,957 of these restricted stock units will vest as follows:

• 10.0%, 20.0%, 30.0% and 40.0% of the restricted stock units will vest on June 18, 2021, June 18, 2022, June 18, 2023 and June 18, 2024, respectively.

The remaining 90,906 restricted stock units will vest as follows:

• 16.5%, 16.5%, and 17.0% of the restricted stock units will vest on January 1, 2021, January 1, 2022, and January 1, 2023, respectively.

• Subject to Board approval, 50% of restricted stock units will vest 100%, no later than March 15, 2023, following a re-measurement of 2019 results as of December 31, 2022.

During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company granted 175,498 restricted stock units, with a weighted average grant date value of $30.18 per unit, to key employees under the Plan. These restricted stock units will vest as follows:

• 10.0%, 20.0%, 30.0% and 40.0% of the restricted stock units will vest on June 18, 2021, June 18, 2022, June 18, 2023 and June 18, 2024, respectively.

During the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company granted 28,482 and 15,544 A ordinary shares, respectively, at a weighted average grant date value of $23.70 and $30.96 per share, respectively, to non-employee directors of the Company under the Plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company granted 51,609 and 31,386 A ordinary shares, respectively, at a weighted average grant date value of $26.16 and $30.67 per share, respectively, to non-employee directors of the Company under the Plan. All of the shares granted to non-employee directors of the Company in 2020 and 2019 were fully vested but are subject to certain restrictions.

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Earnings Per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

13.Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share have been computed using the weighted average number of ordinary shares and ordinary share equivalents outstanding during the period.  

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Quarters Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)	2020		2019		2020			2019
Net income (loss)	$	37,551	$	14,663	$	(7,027	)	$	34,263
Basic earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic		14,275,500		14,187,276		14,262,525			14,170,689
Net income (loss) per share	$	2.63	$	1.03	$	(0.49	)	$	2.42
Diluted earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted (1)		14,389,400		14,331,286		14,262,525			14,324,614
Net income (loss) per share	$	2.61	$	1.02	$	(0.49	)	$	2.39

(1) For the six months ended June 30, 2020, weighted average shares outstanding – basic was used to calculate diluted earnings per share due to a net loss for the period.

A reconciliation of weighted average shares for basic earnings per share to weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share is as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share		14,275,500		14,187,276		14,262,525		14,170,689
Non-vested restricted stock		14,112		21,293		—		17,783
Non-vested restricted stock units		24,293		117		—		949
Options		75,495		122,600		—		135,193
Weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share		14,389,400		14,331,286		14,262,525		14,324,614

If the Company had not incurred a loss in the six months ended June 30, 2020, 14,408,907 weighted average shares would have been used to compute the diluted loss per share calculation.  In addition to the basic shares, weighted average shares for the diluted calculation would have included 15,195 shares of non-vested restricted stock, 29,691 shares of non-vested restricted stock units, and 101,496 share equivalents for options.

The weighted average shares outstanding used to determine dilutive earnings per share does not include 570,332 shares and 500,000 shares for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and 566,957 shares and 500,000 shares for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, which were deemed to be anti-dilutive.  

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Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

14. Segment Information

The Company manages its business through four business segments.  Commercial Specialty offers specialty property and casualty products designed for product lines such as Small Business Binding Authority, Property Brokerage, and Programs. Specialty Property offers specialty personal lines property and casualty insurance products.  Farm, Ranch, & Stable offers specialized property and casualty coverage including Commercial Farm Auto and Excess/Umbrella Coverage for the agriculture industry as well as specialized insurance products for the equine mortality and equine major medical industry.  Reinsurance Operations provides reinsurance solutions through brokers and primary writers including insurance and reinsurance companies.

The following are tabulations of business segment information for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Commercial Specialty		(1)	Specialty Property		(1)	Farm, Ranch, & Stable			(1)	Reinsurance Operations		(2)	Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	87,297		$	37,978		$	23,222			$	16,052		$	164,549
Net written premiums	$	77,880		$	33,075		$	20,257			$	16,052		$	147,264
Net earned premiums	$	69,728		$	33,543		$	19,030			$	19,546		$	141,847
Other income		—			429			36				279			744
Total revenues		69,728			33,972			19,066				19,825			142,591
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		28,877			13,691			13,439				11,290			67,297
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		26,516			13,761			7,606				5,695			53,578
Income from segments	$	14,335		$	6,520		$	(1,979	)		$	2,840		$	21,716
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income (loss)															(2,359	)
Net realized investment gains															38,507
Other income															22
Corporate and other operating expenses															(8,618	)
Interest expense															(4,712	)
Income before income taxes															44,556
Income tax expense															(7,005	)
Net income															37,551
Segment assets	$	753,310		$	203,561		$	140,658			$	277,242		$	1,374,771
Corporate assets															738,377
Total assets														$	2,113,148

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

(2) External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Commercial Specialty		(1)	Specialty Property		(1)	Farm, Ranch, & Stable			(1)	Reinsurance Operations			(2)	Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	77,079		$	46,486		$	23,697			$	32,059			$	179,321
Net written premiums	$	67,107		$	39,828		$	20,075			$	32,059			$	159,069
Net earned premiums	$	56,705		$	35,567		$	17,350			$	18,579			$	128,201
Other income (loss)		—			498			32				(8	)			522
Total revenues		56,705			36,065			17,382				18,571				128,723
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		32,691			11,111			13,126				13,147				70,075
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		22,890			14,939			7,345				5,360				50,534
Income (loss) from segments	$	1,124		$	10,015		$	(3,089	)		$	64			$	8,114
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income																13,826
Net realized investment gain																3,590
Corporate and other operating expenses																(4,639	)
Interest expense																(5,042	)
Income before income taxes																15,849
Income tax expense																(1,186	)
Net income																14,663
Segment assets	$	698,466		$	230,351		$	140,154			$	346,655			$	1,415,626
Corporate assets																599,846
Total assets															$	2,015,472

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

(2) External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Commercial Specialty		(1)	Specialty Property		(1)	Farm, Ranch, & Stable			(1)	Reinsurance Operations			(2)	Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	168,128		$	73,221		$	45,355			$	33,569			$	320,273
Net written premiums	$	150,363		$	63,082		$	39,362			$	33,569			$	286,376
Net earned premiums	$	137,442		$	67,759		$	37,713			$	43,401			$	286,315
Other income (loss)		—			856			72				(16	)			912
Total revenues		137,442			68,615			37,785				43,385				287,227
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		66,312			31,189			23,049				24,394				144,944
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		52,509			27,993			15,244				14,244				109,990
Income (loss) from segments	$	18,621		$	9,433		$	(508	)		$	4,747			$	32,293
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income																7,770
Net realized investment loss																(29,655	)
Other income																19
Corporate and other operating expenses																(12,841	)
Interest expense																(9,577	)
Loss before income taxes																(11,991	)
Income tax benefit																4,964
Net loss																(7,027	)
Segment assets	$	753,310		$	203,561		$	140,658			$	277,242			$	1,374,771
Corporate assets																738,377
Total assets															$	2,113,148

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

(2) External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Commercial Specialty		(1)	Specialty Property		(1)	Farm, Ranch, & Stable			(1)	Reinsurance Operations		(2)	Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	141,292		$	86,160		$	44,462			$	49,608		$	321,522
Net written premiums	$	122,277		$	73,040		$	37,567			$	49,601		$	282,485
Net earned premiums	$	112,346		$	70,186		$	34,472			$	33,286		$	250,290
Other income		—			941			62				7			1,010
Total revenues		112,346			71,127			34,534				33,293			251,300
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		54,342			31,614			21,264				21,176			128,396
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		45,702			29,592			14,627				10,356			100,277
Income (loss) from segments	$	12,302		$	9,921		$	(1,357	)		$	1,761		$	22,627
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income															21,045
Net realized investment gain															13,980
Corporate and other operating expenses															(7,844	)
Interest expense															(10,065	)
Income before income taxes															39,743
Income tax expense															(5,480	)
Net income															34,263
Segment assets	$	698,466		$	230,351		$	140,154			$	346,655		$	1,415,626
Corporate assets															599,846
Total assets														$	2,015,472

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

(2) External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Provided in Connection with Outstanding Debt of Subsidiaries

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Provided in Connection with Outstanding Debt of Subsidiaries

15.Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Provided in Connection with Outstanding Debt of Subsidiaries

The following tables present condensed consolidating balance sheets at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, condensed consolidating statements of operations and condensed consolidating statements of comprehensive income for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.  GBLI Holdings, LLC is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Company.  See Note 10 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information on the Company’s debt obligations.

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets at June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co- obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
ASSETS
Total investments	$	252,209		$	189,461		$	1,094,093		$	—		$	1,535,763
Cash and cash equivalents		7,361			3,043			65,989			—			76,393
Investments in subsidiaries		1,003,701			395,644			422,214			(1,821,559	)		—
Due from subsidiaries and affiliates		(110	)		(5,588	)		5,698			—			—
Notes receivable – affiliate		—			98,549			445,498			(544,047	)		—
Interest receivable – affiliate		—			5,557			17,259			(22,816	)		—
Premiums receivable, net		—			—			125,300			—			125,300
Reinsurance receivables, net		—			—			91,089			—			91,089
Funds held by ceding insurers		—			—			47,820			—			47,820
Federal income taxes receivable		—			9,961			(4,450	)		—			5,511
Deferred federal income taxes		—			35,828			(1,861	)		—			33,967
Deferred acquisition costs		—			—			70,119			—			70,119
Intangible assets		—			—			21,227			—			21,227
Goodwill		—			—			6,521			—			6,521
Prepaid reinsurance premiums		—			—			15,854			—			15,854
Receivable for securities sold		—			—			21,252			—			21,252
Other assets		17,950			20,335			30,904			(6,857	)		62,332
Total assets	$	1,281,111		$	752,790		$	2,474,526		$	(2,395,279	)	$	2,113,148
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	—		$	—		$	651,073		$	—		$	651,073
Unearned premiums		—			—			314,061			—			314,061
Ceded balances payable		—			—			23,660			—			23,660
Contingent commissions		—			—			8,676			—			8,676
Debt		—			304,587			—			(6,857	)		297,730
Notes payable – affiliates		520,498			—			23,549			(544,047	)		—
Accrued interest payable – affiliates		20,764			—			2,052			(22,816	)		—
Other liabilities		4,655			25,989			52,110			—			82,754
Total liabilities		545,917			330,576			1,075,181			(573,720	)		1,377,954
Shareholders’ equity
Total shareholders’ equity		735,194			422,214			1,399,345			(1,821,559	)		735,194
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,281,111		$	752,790		$	2,474,526		$	(2,395,279	)	$	2,113,148

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets at December 31, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
ASSETS
Total investments	$	44,468		$	257,317		$	1,261,757		$	—		$	1,563,542
Cash and cash equivalents		977			2,663			40,631			—			44,271
Investments in subsidiaries		1,218,491			355,777			434,278			(2,008,546	)		—
Due from subsidiaries and affiliates		(3,612	)		(3,965	)		7,577			—			—
Notes receivable – affiliate		—			80,049			445,498			(525,547	)		—
Interest receivable – affiliate		—			5,014			17,258			(22,272	)		—
Premiums receivable, net		—			—			118,035			—			118,035
Reinsurance receivables, net		—			—			83,938			—			83,938
Funds held by ceding insurers		—			—			48,580			—			48,580
Federal income taxes receivable		—			14,197			(3,208	)		—			10,989
Deferred federal income taxes		—			31,833			(756	)		—			31,077
Deferred acquisition costs		—			—			70,677			—			70,677
Intangible assets		—			—			21,491			—			21,491
Goodwill		—			—			6,521			—			6,521
Prepaid reinsurance premiums		—			—			16,716			—			16,716
Other assets		9,394			12,622			45,021			(6,989	)		60,048
Total assets	$	1,269,718		$	755,507		$	2,614,014		$	(2,563,354	)	$	2,075,885
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	—		$	—		$	630,181		$	—		$	630,181
Unearned premiums		—			—			314,861			—			314,861
Ceded balances payable		—			—			20,404			—			20,404
Payable for securities purchased		—			—			850			—			850
Contingent commissions		—			—			11,928			—			11,928
Debt		—			303,629			—			(6,989	)		296,640
Notes payable – affiliates		520,498			—			5,049			(525,547	)		—
Accrued interest payable – affiliates		20,343			—			1,929			(22,272	)		—
Other liabilities		2,068			17,600			54,544			—			74,212
Total liabilities		542,909			321,229			1,039,746			(554,808	)		1,349,076
Shareholders’ equity
Total shareholders’ equity		726,809			434,278			1,574,268			(2,008,546	)		726,809
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,269,718		$	755,507		$	2,614,014		$	(2,563,354	)	$	2,075,885

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)		Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Revenues:
Net earned premiums	$	—		$	—		$	141,847	$	—		$	141,847
Net investment income (loss)		800			(10,583	)		7,690		(266	)		(2,359	)
Net realized investment gains		1,857			23,484			13,166		—			38,507
Other income		—			—			766		—			766
Total revenues		2,657			12,901			163,469		(266	)		178,761
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		—			—			67,297		—			67,297
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		—			—			53,578		—			53,578
Corporate and other operating expenses		4,969			3,527			122		—			8,618
Interest expense		277			4,637			64		(266	)		4,712
Income (loss) before equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries and income taxes		(2,589	)		4,737			42,408		—			44,556
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		40,140			22,683			25,788		(88,611	)		—
Income before income taxes		37,551			27,420			68,196		(88,611	)		44,556
Income tax expense		—			1,632			5,373		—			7,005
Net income	$	37,551		$	25,788		$	62,823	$	(88,611	)	$	37,551

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)		Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Revenues:
Net earned premiums	$	—		$	—		$	128,201	$	—		$	128,201
Net investment income		729			5,020			8,366		(289	)		13,826
Net realized investment gains (losses)		406			(582	)		3,766		—			3,590
Other income		—			2			520		—			522
Total revenues		1,135			4,440			140,853		(289	)		146,139
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		—			—			70,075		—			70,075
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		—			—			50,534		—			50,534
Corporate and other operating expenses		1,657			2,681			301		—			4,639
Interest expense		277			4,961			93		(289	)		5,042
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries and income taxes		(799	)		(3,202	)		19,850		—			15,849
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		15,462			7,005			5,306		(27,773	)		—
Income before income taxes		14,663			3,803			25,156		(27,773	)		15,849
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(1,503	)		2,689		—			1,186
Net Income	$	14,663		$	5,306		$	22,467	$	(27,773	)	$	14,663

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Revenues:
Net earned premiums	$	—		$	—		$	286,315		$	—		$	286,315
Net investment income (loss)		598			(8,512	)		16,227			(543	)		7,770
Net realized investment gains (losses)		(2,746	)		(40,707	)		13,798			—			(29,655	)
Other income		—			19			912			—			931
Total revenues		(2,148	)		(49,200	)		317,252			(543	)		265,361
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		—			—			144,944			—			144,944
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		—			—			109,990			—			109,990
Corporate and other operating expenses		6,142			6,481			218			—			12,841
Interest expense		553			9,436			131			(543	)		9,577
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries and income taxes		(8,843	)		(65,117	)		61,969			—			(11,991	)
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries		1,816			32,821			(19,865	)		(14,772	)		—
Income (loss) before income taxes		(7,027	)		(32,296	)		42,104			(14,772	)		(11,991	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(12,431	)		7,467			—			(4,964	)
Net income (loss)	$	(7,027	)	$	(19,865	)	$	34,637		$	(14,772	)	$	(7,027	)

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)		Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Revenues:
Net earned premiums	$	—		$	—		$	250,290	$	—		$	250,290
Net investment income		1,371			2,945			17,305		(576	)		21,045
Net realized investment gains		399			11,494			2,087		—			13,980
Other income		—			30			980		—			1,010
Total revenues		1,770			14,469			270,662		(576	)		286,325
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		—			—			128,396		—			128,396
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		—			—			100,277		—			100,277
Corporate and other operating expenses		2,986			4,247			611		—			7,844
Interest expense		551			9,918			172		(576	)		10,065
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries and income taxes		(1,767	)		304			41,206		—			39,743
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		36,030			14,898			15,365		(66,293	)		—
Income before income taxes		34,263			15,202			56,571		(66,293	)		39,743
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(163	)		5,643		—			5,480
Net income	$	34,263		$	15,365		$	50,928	$	(66,293	)	$	34,263

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)		GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Net income	$	37,551	$	25,788		$	62,823		$	(88,611	)	$	37,551
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)		1,632		(64	)		31,661			—			33,229
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		23,501		4,402			4,301			(32,204	)		—
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income		—		(37	)		(9,351	)		—			(9,388	)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains		—		—			1,292			—			1,292
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		25,133		4,301			27,903			(32,204	)		25,133
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$	62,684	$	30,089		$	90,726		$	(120,815	)	$	62,684

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Net income	$	14,663		$	5,306		$	22,467		$	(27,773	)	$	14,663
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)		221			(480	)		18,936			—			18,677
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		15,220			9,165			8,526			(32,911	)		—
Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income		—			—			(1	)		—			(1	)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income		(568	)		(159	)		(3,013	)		—			(3,740	)
Unrealized foreign currency translation losses		—			—			(63	)		—			(63	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		14,873			8,526			24,385			(32,911	)		14,873
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	29,536		$	13,832		$	46,852		$	(60,684	)	$	29,536

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Net income (loss)	$	(7,027	)	$	(19,865	)	$	34,637		$	(14,772	)	$	(7,027	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains		1,632			792			28,772			—			31,196
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiaries		18,452			7,047			7,802			(33,301	)		—
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		—			(37	)		(11,064	)		—			(11,101	)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains		—			—			(11	)		—			(11	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		20,084			7,802			25,499			(33,301	)		20,084
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	13,057		$	(12,063	)	$	60,136		$	(48,073	)	$	13,057

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)		Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Net income	$	34,263		$	15,365	$	50,928		$	(66,293	)	$	34,263
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains		880			1,567		37,015			—			39,462
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		37,454			19,490		21,300			(78,244	)		—
Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive losses		—			—		(2	)		—			(2	)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		(561	)		243		(1,500	)		—			(1,818	)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains		—			—		131			—			131
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		37,773			21,300		56,944			(78,244	)		37,773
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	72,036		$	36,665	$	107,872		$	(144,537	)	$	72,036

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended  June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$	(12,069	)	$	(1,380	)	$	65,859		$	52,410
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities		475			18,125			408,511			427,111
Proceeds from sale of equity securities		69,502			309,413			—			378,915
Proceeds from maturity of fixed maturities		—			—			15,651			15,651
Proceeds from other invested assets		500			123			—			623
Amounts paid in connection with derivatives		—			(20,060	)		—			(20,060	)
Purchases of fixed maturities		(167,316	)		(33,362	)		(257,163	)		(457,841	)
Purchases of equity securities		(103,445	)		(254,640	)		—			(358,085	)
Purchases of other invested assets		—			(297	)		—			(297	)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities		(200,284	)		19,302			166,999			(13,983	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings under margin borrowing facility		—			958			—			958
Issuance of note to affiliates		—			(18,500	)		18,500			—
Dividends paid to shareholders		(7,120	)		—			—			(7,120	)
Dividends from subsidiary		226,000			—			(226,000	)		—
Purchase of A ordinary shares		(143	)		—			—			(143	)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		218,737			(17,542	)		(207,500	)		(6,305	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		6,384			380			25,358			32,122
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		977			2,663			40,631			44,271
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	7,361		$	3,043		$	65,989		$	76,393

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$	1,521		$	(14,207	)	$	9,551		$	(3,135	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities		48,393			101,584			419,552			569,529
Proceeds from sale of equity securities		3,600			163,428			—			167,028
Proceeds from maturity of fixed maturities		—			—			95,994			95,994
Proceeds from other invested assets		2,349			—			—			2,349
Amounts paid in connection with derivatives		—			(8,022	)		—			(8,022	)
Purchases of fixed maturities		(10,548	)		(22,726	)		(540,604	)		(573,878	)
Purchases of equity securities		(39,332	)		(245,652	)		—			(284,984	)
Purchases of other invested assets		—			(3,500	)		—			(3,500	)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities		4,462			(14,888	)		(25,058	)		(35,484	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings under margin borrowing facility		—			3,409			—			3,409
Dividends paid to shareholders		(7,125	)		—			—			(7,125	)
Purchase of A ordinary shares		(947	)		—			—			(947	)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		(8,072	)		3,409			—			(4,663	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(2,089	)		(25,686	)		(15,507	)		(43,282	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		2,221			26,039			71,237			99,497
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	132		$	353		$	55,730		$	56,215

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

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New Accounting Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]

New Accounting Pronouncements

16. New Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Adopted in 2020

In March, 2020, the FASB issued new accounting guidance that affected a variety of topics in the Codification.  The amendments in this update are meant to make the Codification easier to understand and easier to apply by eliminating inconsistencies and providing clarification.  This guidance is effective for all fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020.  The adoption of this new accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

In August, 2018, the FASB issued new accounting guidance which removed, modified, and added certain disclosures related to Topic 820, Fair Value.  The affected disclosures are related to transfers between fair value levels, level 3 assets, and investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value.  This guidance is effective for all fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020.  The adoption of this new accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

In January, 2017, the FASB issued updated guidance that simplifies how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill (i.e. Step 2 of the current goodwill impairment test).  Under the new amendments, an entity may still first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test.  If determined to be necessary, the quantitative impairment test shall be used to identify goodwill impairment and measure the amount of a goodwill impairment loss to be recognized, if any.  A goodwill impairment loss is recognized for the amount that the carrying amount of a reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.  This guidance is effective for public business entities’ annual or interim goodwill impairment testing in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019.  The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020.  The adoption of this new accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

In June, 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance addressing the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments.  The new guidance requires financial assets measured at amortized cost, which includes but are not limited to premiums receivable and reinsurance receivables, to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected over the life of the asset using an allowance for credit losses.  Changes in the allowance are charged to earnings.  The measurement of expected credit losses should consider relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current information, as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the financial assets.  For available for sale debt securities, credit losses should be measured similar to the old guidance; however, the new guidance requires that credit losses be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down of the amortized cost basis of the impaired securities and allows for the reversal of credit losses in the current period net income.  In addition, the Company made certain accounting policy elections related to accrued interest receivables which are described in Note 3.  The Company adopted this new accounting guidance on January 1, 2020 using a modified-retrospective approach.  The adoption of this new accounting guidance and the impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows is described primarily within Note 3 and Note 6.

Please see Note 22 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on accounting pronouncements issued but not yet adopted.

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Subsequent Events

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

17.Subsequent Events

In July 2020, the Company notified the Trustee of the 7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045 (“2045 Notes”) that it has elected to redeem the entire $100 million in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2045 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2045 Notes redeemed to, but not including, the Redemption Date of August 15, 2020.  

Please see Note 10 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on the Company’s 2045 Notes.

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Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Business Segments

The Company manages its business through four business segments:  Commercial Specialty, Specialty Property, Farm, Ranch, & Stable, and Reinsurance Operations.  The Company’s Commercial Specialty segment offers specialty property and casualty insurance products in the excess and surplus lines marketplace.  The Company manages Commercial Specialty by differentiating them into four product classifications: 1) Penn-America, which markets property and general liability products to small commercial businesses through a select network of wholesale general agents with specific binding authority; 2) United National, which markets insurance products for targeted insured segments, including specialty products, such as property, general liability, and professional lines through program administrators with specific binding authority; 3) Diamond State, which markets property, casualty, and professional lines products, which are developed by the Company’s underwriting department by individuals with expertise in those lines of business, through wholesale brokers and also markets through program administrators having specific binding authority; and 4) Vacant Express, which primarily insures dwellings which are currently vacant, undergoing renovation, or are under construction and is marketed through aggregators, brokers, and retail agents. These product classifications comprise the Company’s Commercial Specialty business segment and are not considered individual business segments because each product has similar economic characteristics, distribution, and coverage. The Company’s Specialty Property segment offers specialty personal lines property and casualty insurance products through general and specialty agents with specific binding authority on an admitted basis.  The Company’s Farm, Ranch, & Stable segment provides specialized property and casualty coverage including Commercial Farm Auto and Excess/Umbrella Coverage for the agriculture industry as well as specialized insurance products for the equine mortality and equine major medical industry on an admitted basis.  These insurance products are sold through wholesalers and retail agents, with a selected number having specific binding authority. Collectively, the Company’s U.S. insurance subsidiaries are licensed in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Commercial Specialty, Specialty Property, and Farm, Ranch, & Stable segments comprise the Company’s U.S. Insurance Operations (“Insurance Operations”).   The Company’s Reinsurance Operations consist solely of the operations of its Bermuda-based wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Indemnity Reinsurance Company, Ltd. (“Global Indemnity Reinsurance”).  Global Indemnity Reinsurance is a treaty reinsurer of specialty property and casualty insurance and reinsurance companies.  The Company’s Reinsurance Operations segment provides reinsurance solutions through brokers and primary writers including insurance and reinsurance companies.

The interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but have been prepared in conformity with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), which differs in certain respects from those principles followed in reports to insurance regulatory authorities.  The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Intercompany Balances and Transactions

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, of a normal recurring nature and are necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods.  Results of operations for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results of a full year.  The accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Global Indemnity and its wholly owned subsidiaries.  All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Investments

The Company regularly performs various analytical valuation procedures with respect to its investments, including reviewing each available for sale debt security in an unrealized loss position to assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost basis has resulted from a credit loss or other factors.  In assessing whether a credit loss exists, the Company compares the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the security to the amortized cost basis of the security.  If the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis of the security, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded.  Subsequent changes in the allowances are recorded in the period of change as either credit loss expense or reversal of credit loss expense.  Any impairments related to factors other than credit losses are recorded through other comprehensive income, net of taxes.  

For fixed maturities, the factors considered in reaching the conclusion that a credit loss exists include, among others, whether:

(1) the extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis;

(2) the issuer is in financial distress;

(3) the investment is secured;

(4) a significant credit rating action occurred;

(5) scheduled interest payments were delayed or missed;

(6) changes in laws or regulations have affected an issuer or industry;

(7) the investment has an unrealized loss and was identified by the Company’s investment manager as an investment to be sold before recovery or maturity;

(8) the investment failed cash flow projection testing to determine if anticipated principal and interest payments will be realized; and

(9) changes in US Treasury rates and/or credit spreads since original purchase to identify whether the unrealized loss is simply due to interest rate movement.

According to accounting guidance for debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company is required to assess whether it has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before the anticipated recovery.  If either of these conditions is met, any allowance for credit losses is written off and the amortized cost basis is written down to the fair value of the fixed maturity security with any incremental impairment reported in earnings.  That new amortized cost basis shall not be adjusted for subsequent recoveries in fair value.

Derivative Instruments

The Company accounts for the interest rate swaps and futures as non-hedge instruments and recognizes the fair value of the interest rate swaps in other assets or other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets with the changes in fair value recognized as net realized investment gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations.  The Company is ultimately responsible for the valuation of the interest rate swaps.  To aid in determining the estimated fair value of the

interest rate swaps, the Company relies on the forward interest rate curve and information obtained from a third party financial institution.  

Fair Value Measurement

The Company’s invested assets and derivative instruments are carried at their fair value and are categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy:

• Level 1 – inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.  

• Level 2 – inputs utilize other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for similar assets, either directly or indirectly.  

• Level 3 – inputs are unobservable for the asset, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy.  In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.  The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset.

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used by the Company’s pricing vendors for investment securities carried at fair value:

• Equity security prices are received from primary and secondary exchanges.

• Corporate and agency bonds are evaluated by utilizing a spread to a benchmark curve.  Bonds with similar characteristics are grouped into specific sectors.  Inputs for both asset classes consist of trade prices, broker quotes, the new issue market, and prices on comparable securities.

• Data from commercial vendors is aggregated with market information, then converted into an option adjusted spread (“OAS”) matrix and prepayment model used for commercial mortgage obligations (“CMO”). CMOs are categorized with mortgage-backed securities in the tables listed above.  For asset-backed securities, spread data is derived from trade prices, dealer quotations, and research reports.  For both asset classes, evaluations utilize standard inputs plus new issue data, and collateral performance.  The evaluated pricing models incorporate cash flows, broker quotes, market trades, historical prepayment speeds, and dealer projected speeds.

• For obligations of state and political subdivisions, an attribute-based modeling system is used.  The pricing model incorporates trades, market clearing yields, market color, and fundamental credit research.

• U.S. treasuries are evaluated by obtaining feeds from a number of live data sources including primary and secondary dealers as well as inter-dealer brokers.

• For mortgage-backed securities, various external analytical products are utilized and purchased from commercial vendors.

Statutory Income Tax Rates

The statutory income tax rate of each country is applied against the expected annual taxable income of the Company in each country to estimate the annual income tax expense.

Loss Reserves and Prior Year Development

When analyzing loss reserves and prior year development, the Company considers many factors, including the frequency and severity of claims, loss trends, case reserve settlements that may have resulted in significant development, and any other additional or pertinent factors that may impact reserve estimates.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share have been computed using the weighted average number of ordinary shares and ordinary share equivalents outstanding during the period.  

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6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]

Schedule of Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Company's Fixed Maturities Securities

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed maturities securities were as follows as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Allowance for Credit Losses		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
As of June 30, 2020
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	216,051	$	—	$	7,128	$	(88	)	$	223,091
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		62,054		—		2,329		(125	)		64,258
Mortgage-backed securities		371,701		—		9,975		(1,245	)		380,431
Asset-backed securities		130,357		—		1,564		(2,131	)		129,790
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		132,139		—		8,574		(1,157	)		139,556
Corporate bonds		227,531		—		16,048		(1,398	)		242,181
Foreign corporate bonds		96,523		—		4,684		(398	)		100,809
Total fixed maturities	$	1,236,356	$	—	$	50,302	$	(6,542	)	$	1,280,116

(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
As of December 31, 2019
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	153,906	$	3,580	$	(797	)	$	156,689
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		63,256		853		(271	)		63,838
Mortgage-backed securities		325,448		3,177		(251	)		328,374
Asset-backed securities		168,020		937		(420	)		168,537
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		183,944		4,369		(209	)		188,104
Corporate bonds		239,860		8,478		(79	)		248,259
Foreign corporate bonds		97,134		2,247		(23	)		99,358
Total fixed maturities	$	1,231,568	$	23,641	$	(2,050	)	$	1,253,159

Schedule Of Investments In Equity Securities

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company’s investments in equity securities consist of the following:

(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Common stock	$	—	$	135,329
Preferred stock		10,747		11,656
Index funds that invest in fixed maturities		209,437		54,648
Index funds that invest in common stock		—		61,471
Total	$	220,184	$	263,104

Summary of Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value Through Fixed Maturities

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed maturities portfolio classified as available for sale at June 30, 2020, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	34,470	$	34,735
Due in one year through five years		239,859		250,425
Due in five years through ten years		235,738		245,852
Due in ten years through fifteen years		25,857		27,580
Due after fifteen years		66,235		71,747
Mortgage-backed securities		371,701		380,431
Asset-backed securities		130,357		129,790
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		132,139		139,556
Total	$	1,236,356	$	1,280,116

Summary of Securities With Gross Unrealized Losses

The following table contains an analysis of the Company’s fixed income securities with gross unrealized losses that are not deemed to have credit losses, categorized by the period that the securities were in a continuous loss position as of June 30, 2020.  The fair value amounts reported in the table are estimates that are prepared using the process described in Note 5 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report:

	Less than 12 months					12 months or longer					Total (1)
(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	61,459	$	(88	)	$	—	$	—		$	61,459	$	(88	)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		6,172		(125	)		—		—			6,172		(125	)
Mortgage-backed securities		78,836		(1,244	)		31		(1	)		78,867		(1,245	)
Asset-backed securities		42,180		(1,517	)		11,989		(614	)		54,169		(2,131	)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		12,193		(1,050	)		1,060		(107	)		13,253		(1,157	)
Corporate bonds		19,277		(1,398	)		—		—			19,277		(1,398	)
Foreign corporate bonds		10,823		(398	)		—		—			10,823		(398	)
Total fixed maturities	$	230,940	$	(5,820	)	$	13,080	$	(722	)	$	244,020	$	(6,542	)

(1) Fixed maturities in a gross unrealized loss position are comprised of non-credit losses on investment grade securities where management does not intend to sell, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be forced to sell the security before recovery.

The following table contains an analysis of the Company’s fixed income securities with gross unrealized losses, categorized by the period that the securities were in a continuous loss position as of December 31, 2019.  The fair value amounts reported in the table are estimates that are prepared using the process described in Note 5 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report:  

	Less than 12 months					12 months or longer					Total (1)
(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	35,633	$	(797	)	$	—	$	—		$	35,633	$	(797	)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		27,180		(271	)		—		—			27,180		(271	)
Mortgage-backed securities		93,579		(244	)		902		(7	)		94,481		(251	)
Asset-backed securities		43,402		(167	)		16,152		(253	)		59,554		(420	)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		25,698		(196	)		1,945		(13	)		27,643		(209	)
Corporate bonds		19,407		(79	)		—		—			19,407		(79	)
Foreign corporate bonds		4,822		(20	)		2,035		(3	)		6,857		(23	)
Total fixed maturities	$	249,721	$	(1,774	)	$	21,034	$	(276	)	$	270,755	$	(2,050	)

(1) Fixed maturities in a gross unrealized loss position are comprised of non-credit losses on investment grade securities where management does not intend to sell, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be forced to sell the security before recovery.

Schedule of Other Than Temporary Impairments on Investments

The Company recorded the following other than temporary impairments (“OTTI”) on its investment portfolio for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019: 

	Quarter Ended June 30,		Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2019		2019
Fixed maturities:
OTTI losses, gross	$	—	$	(1,897	)
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (pre-tax)		—		—
Net impairment losses on fixed maturities recognized in earnings	$	—	$	(1,897	)

Schedule of Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings

The following table is an analysis of the credit losses recognized in earnings on fixed maturities held by the Company for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019 for which a portion of the OTTI loss was recognized in other comprehensive income.

	Quarter Ended June 30,		Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2019		2019
Balance at beginning of period	$	13	$	13
Additions where no OTTI was previously recorded		—		—
Additions where an OTTI was previously recorded		—		—
Reductions for securities for which the company intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell before recovery		—		—
Reductions reflecting increases in expected cashflows to be collected		—		—
Reductions for securities sold during the period		—		—
Balance at end of period	$	13	$	13

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Net unrealized gains (losses) from:
Fixed maturities	$	43,760		$	21,591
Foreign currency fluctuations		(1,043	)		(1,032	)
Deferred taxes		(5,024	)		(2,950	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$	37,693		$	17,609

Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, by component for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars In Thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	14,895		$	(2,335	)	$	12,560
Other comprehensive income before reclassification, before tax		37,805			1,292			39,097
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		(12,820	)		—			(12,820	)
Other comprehensive income, before tax		24,985			1,292			26,277
Income tax expense		(1,144	)		—			(1,144	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	38,736		$	(1,043	)	$	37,693

Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars In Thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	2,809		$	(1,140	)	$	1,669
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax		21,286			(63	)		21,223
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		(4,083	)		—			(4,083	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		17,203			(63	)		17,140
Income tax expense		(2,267	)		—			(2,267	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	17,745		$	(1,203	)	$	16,542

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars In Thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	18,641		$	(1,032	)	$	17,609
Other comprehensive income before reclassification, before tax		36,921			(11	)		36,910
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		(14,752	)		—			(14,752	)
Other comprehensive income, before tax		22,169			(11	)		22,158
Income tax expense		(2,074	)		—			(2,074	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	38,736		$	(1,043	)	$	37,693

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars In Thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	(19,897	)	$	(1,334	)	$	(21,231	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification, before tax		45,193			131			45,324
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		(1,888	)		—			(1,888	)
Other comprehensive income, before tax		43,305			131			43,436
Income tax expense		(5,663	)		—			(5,663	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	17,745		$	(1,203	)	$	16,542

Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

		Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(Dollars in thousands)		Quarters Ended June 30,
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations	2020			2019
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities	Other net realized investment (gains) losses	$	(12,820	)	$	(4,083	)
	Other than temporary impairment losses on investments		—			—
	Total before tax		(12,820	)		(4,083	)
	Income tax expense (benefit)		3,432			343
	Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, net of tax		(9,388	)		(3,740	)
Foreign currency items	Other net realized investment (gains) losses		—			—
	Income tax expense		—			—
	Foreign currency items, net of tax		—			—
Total reclassifications	Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	(9,388	)	$	(3,740	)

		Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
(Dollars in thousands)		Six Months Ended June 30,
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations	2020			2019
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities	Other net realized investment (gains) losses	$	(14,752	)	$	(3,785	)
	Other than temporary impairment losses on investments		—			1,897
	Total before tax		(14,752	)		(1,888	)
	Income tax expense (benefit)		3,651			70
	Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, net of tax		(11,101	)		(1,818	)
Foreign currency items	Other net realized investment (gains) losses		—			—
	Income tax expense		—			—
	Foreign currency items, net of tax		—			—
Total reclassifications	Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	(11,101	)	$	(1,818	)

Components of Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)

The components of net realized investment gains (losses) for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			2020			2019
Fixed maturities:
Gross realized gains	$	16,738		$	4,685		$	18,980		$	4,711
Gross realized losses		(3,918	)		(602	)		(4,228	)		(2,823	)
Net realized gains (losses)		12,820			4,083			14,752			1,888
Equity securities:
Gross realized gains		29,402			8,570			11,507			25,255
Gross realized losses		(1,508	)		(4,397	)		(33,595	)		(5,930	)
Net realized gains (losses)		27,894			4,173			(22,088	)		19,325
Derivatives:
Gross realized gains		7,625			—			19,401			—
Gross realized losses		(9,832	)		(4,666	)		(41,720	)		(7,233	)
Net realized gains (losses) (1)		(2,207	)		(4,666	)		(22,319	)		(7,233	)
Total net realized investment gains (losses)	$	38,507		$	3,590		$	(29,655	)	$	13,980

(1) Includes periodic net interest settlements related to the derivatives of $1.1 million and $0.2 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $1.7 million and $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Summary of Calculation of Realized Gains and Losses

The following table shows the calculation of the portion of realized gains and losses related to equity securities held as of June 30, 2020 and 2019:

	Quarters Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020		2019			2020			2019
Net gains and (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities	$	27,894	$	4,173		$	(22,088	)	$	19,325
Less: Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period		436		8,416			(3,785	)		10,450
Unrealized gains and (losses) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date	$	27,458	$	(4,243	)	$	(18,303	)	$	8,875

Proceeds from Sales and Redemptions of Available-for-Sale Securities

The proceeds from sales and redemptions of available for sale and equity securities resulting in net realized investment gains (losses) for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020		2019
Fixed maturities	$	427,111	$	569,529
Equity securities		378,915		167,028

Schedule of Investment Income

The sources of net investment income for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			2020			2019
Fixed maturities	$	8,551		$	8,918		$	17,592		$	18,886
Equity securities		1,407			1,543			2,771			2,680
Cash and cash equivalents		52			469			232			870
Other invested assets		(12,022	)		3,818			(11,489	)		114
Total investment income		(2,012	)		14,748			9,106			22,550
Investment expense		(347	)		(922	)		(1,336	)		(1,505	)
Net investment income	$	(2,359	)	$	13,826		$	7,770		$	21,045

Schedule of Total Investment Return

The Company’s total investment return on a pre-tax basis for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			2020			2019
Net investment income	$	(2,359	)	$	13,826		$	7,770		$	21,045
Net realized investment gains (losses)		38,507			3,590			(29,655	)		13,980
Change in unrealized holding gains and losses		26,277			17,140			22,158			43,436
Net realized and unrealized investment returns		64,784			20,730			(7,497	)		57,416
Total investment return	$	62,425		$	34,556		$	273		$	78,461
Total investment return % (1)		3.9	%		2.2	%		0.0	%		5.1	%
Average investment portfolio (2)	$	1,591,987		$	1,537,280		$	1,620,186		$	1,533,155

(1) Not annualized.

(2) Average of total cash and invested assets, net of receivable/payable for securities purchased and sold, as of the beginning and end of the period.

Summary of Estimated Fair Values of Bonds Held on Deposit

The fair values were as follows as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	Estimated Fair Value
(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
On deposit with governmental authorities	$	27,202	$	26,431
Intercompany trusts held for the benefit of U.S. policyholders		149,639		179,116
Held in trust pursuant to third party requirements		129,020		133,122
Letter of credit held for third party requirements		1,458		1,458
Securities held as collateral		92,843		91,229
Total	$	400,162	$	431,356

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Derivative Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Summarized Information on Location and Gross Amount of Derivatives on Consolidated Balance Sheets

The following table summarizes information on the location and the gross amount of the derivatives on the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

(Dollars in thousands)		June 30, 2020					December 31, 2019
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815	Balance Sheet Location	Notional Amount		Fair Value			Notional Amount		Fair Value
Interest rate swap agreements	Other assets/liabilities	$	200,000	$	(19,337	)	$	200,000	$	(10,275	)
Futures contracts on bonds (1)	Other assets/liabilities		34,932		—			16,894		—
Futures contracts on equities (1)	Other assets/liabilities		—		—			57,816		—
Total		$	234,932	$	(19,337	)	$	274,710	$	(10,275	)

(1) Futures are settled daily such that their fair value is not reflected in the consolidated statements of financial position

Summary of Net Gain (Loss) Included in Consolidated Statements of Operations for Changes in Fair Value of Derivatives and Periodic Net Interest Settlements Under Derivatives

The following table summarizes the net gains (losses) included in the consolidated statements of operations for changes in the fair value of the derivatives and the periodic net interest settlements under the derivatives for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020  and 2019:

		Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	Consolidated Statements of Operations Line	2020			2019			2020			2019
Interest rate swap agreements	Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	(1,449	)	$	(4,666	)	$	(10,872	)	$	(7,233	)
Futures contracts on bonds	Net realized investment gains (losses)		(59	)		—			(2,458	)		—
Futures contracts on equities	Net realized investment gains (losses)		(699	)		—			(8,989	)		—
Total		$	(2,207	)	$	(4,666	)	$	(22,319	)	$	(7,233	)

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Company's Invested Assets and Derivative Instruments Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The following table presents information about the Company’s invested assets and derivative instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.

	Fair Value Measurements
As of June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	221,691	$	1,400	$	—	$	223,091
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		64,258		—		64,258
Mortgage-backed securities		—		380,431		—		380,431
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		139,556		—		139,556
Asset-backed securities		—		129,790		—		129,790
Corporate bonds		—		242,181		—		242,181
Foreign corporate bonds		—		100,809		—		100,809
Total fixed maturities		221,691		1,058,425		—		1,280,116
Equity securities		209,437		10,747		—		220,184
Total assets measured at fair value	$	431,128	$	1,069,172	$	—	$	1,500,300
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments	$	—	$	19,337	$	—	$	19,337
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	19,337	$	—	$	19,337

	Fair Value Measurements
As of December 31, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasury and agency obligations	$	156,689	$	—	$	—	$	156,689
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		63,838		—		63,838
Mortgage-backed securities		—		328,374		—		328,374
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		188,104		—		188,104
Asset-backed securities		—		168,537		—		168,537
Corporate bonds		—		248,259		—		248,259
Foreign corporate bonds		—		99,358		—		99,358
Total fixed maturities		156,689		1,096,470		—		1,253,159
Equity securities		251,448		11,656		—		263,104
Total assets measured at fair value	$	408,137	$	1,108,126	$	—	$	1,516,263
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments	$	—	$	10,275	$	—	$	10,275
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	10,275	$	—	$	10,275

Current Fair Value of Debt

For the Company’s material debt arrangements, the current fair value of the Company’s debt at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was as follows:

	June 30, 2020				December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Margin Borrowing Facility	$	74,588	$	74,588	$	73,629	$	73,629
7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045  (1)		96,925		97,725		96,864		100,264
7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047 (2)		126,217		125,645		126,147		134,462
Total	$	297,730	$	297,958	$	296,640	$	308,355

(1) As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying value and fair value of the 7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045 are net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $3.1 million.

(2) As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying value and fair value of the 7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047 are net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $3.8 million and $3.9 million, respectively. 

Fair Value and Future Funding Commitments Related to These Investments

The following table provides the fair value and future funding commitments related to these investments at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

	June 30, 2020				December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Future Funding Commitment		Fair Value		Future Funding Commitment
European Non-Performing Loan Fund, LP (1)	$	12,569	$	14,214	$	13,530	$	14,214
Distressed Debt Fund, LP (2)		14,212		17,000		23,966		17,000
Mortgage Debt Fund, LP (3)		8,682		—		9,783		506
Total	$	35,463	$	31,214	$	47,279	$	31,720

(1) This limited partnership invests in distressed securities and assets through senior and subordinated, secured and unsecured debt and equity, in both public and private large-cap and middle-market companies.  The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner.  The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.

(2) This limited partnership invests in stressed and distressed securities and structured products.  The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner.  The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.

(3) This limited partnership invests in REIT qualifying assets such as mortgage loans, investor property loans, and commercial mortgage loans.  The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner.  The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.

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Allowance for Credit Losses - Premiums Receivable and Reinsurance Receivables (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Allowance For Credit Loss [Abstract]

Schedule of Allowance for Credit Losses Related to Premiums Receivable and Reinsurance Receivables

The following table is an analysis of the allowance for credit losses related to the Company's premiums receivable and reinsurance receivables for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020:

	Quarter Ended June 30, 2020					Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)	Premiums Receivable			Reinsurance Receivables		Premiums Receivable			Reinsurance Receivables
Beginning balance	$	2,746		$	8,992	$	2,754		$	8,992
Current period provision for expected credit losses		313			—		475			—
Write-offs		(128	)		—		(298	)		—
Ending balance	$	2,931		$	8,992	$	2,931		$	8,992

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Income Taxes (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income (Loss) before Income Taxes from its Non-U.S. Subsidiaries and U.S. Subsidiaries

The Company’s income (loss) before income taxes from its non-U.S. subsidiaries and U.S. subsidiaries for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Non-U.S. Subsidiaries			U.S. Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	16,052		$	148,497		$	—		$	164,549
Net written premiums	$	16,052		$	131,212		$	—		$	147,264
Net earned premiums	$	19,546		$	122,301		$	—		$	141,847
Net investment income (loss)		6,906			(5,777	)		(3,488	)		(2,359	)
Net realized investment gains (losses)		(1,668	)		40,175			—			38,507
Other income		302			464			—			766
Total revenues		25,086			157,163			(3,488	)		178,761
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		(207	)		67,504			—			67,297
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		5,695			47,883			—			53,578
Corporate and other operating expenses		4,947			3,671			—			8,618
Interest expense		334			7,866			(3,488	)		4,712
Income before income taxes	$	14,317		$	30,239		$	—		$	44,556

Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Non-U.S. Subsidiaries			U.S. Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	32,059		$	147,262	$	—		$	179,321
Net written premiums	$	32,059		$	127,010	$	—		$	159,069
Net earned premiums	$	18,579		$	109,622	$	—		$	128,201
Net investment income		10,672			9,956		(6,802	)		13,826
Net realized investment gains		2,285			1,305		—			3,590
Other income (loss)		(38	)		560		—			522
Total revenues		31,498			121,443		(6,802	)		146,139
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		11,468			58,607		—			70,075
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		5,360			45,174		—			50,534
Corporate and other operating expenses		1,779			2,860		—			4,639
Interest expense		355			11,489		(6,802	)		5,042
Income before income taxes	$	12,536		$	3,313	$	—		$	15,849

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Non-U.S. Subsidiaries			U.S. Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	33,569		$	286,704		$	—		$	320,273
Net written premiums	$	33,569		$	252,807		$	—		$	286,376
Net earned premiums	$	43,401		$	242,914		$	—		$	286,315
Net investment income		13,282			1,473			(6,985	)		7,770
Net realized investment losses		(5,378	)		(24,277	)		—			(29,655	)
Other income (loss)		(16	)		947			—			931
Total revenues		51,289			221,057			(6,985	)		265,361
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		12,355			132,589			—			144,944
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		14,244			95,746			—			109,990
Corporate and other operating expenses		6,074			6,767			—			12,841
Interest expense		676			15,886			(6,985	)		9,577
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	17,940		$	(29,931	)	$	—		$	(11,991	)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Non-U.S. Subsidiaries			U.S. Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	49,608		$	271,914	$	—		$	321,522
Net written premiums	$	49,601		$	232,884	$	—		$	282,485
Net earned premiums	$	33,286		$	217,004	$	—		$	250,290
Net investment income		15,042			13,092		(7,089	)		21,045
Net realized investment gains		1,393			12,587		—			13,980
Other income (loss)		(23	)		1,033		—			1,010
Total revenues		49,698			243,716		(7,089	)		286,325
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		16,448			111,948		—			128,396
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		10,355			89,922		—			100,277
Corporate and other operating expenses		3,306			4,538		—			7,844
Interest expense		708			16,446		(7,089	)		10,065
Income before income taxes	$	18,881		$	20,862	$	—		$	39,743

Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The following table summarizes the components of income tax expense (benefit):

	Quarters Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020		2019			2020			2019
Current income tax benefit:
Foreign	$	—	$	(64	)	$	—		$	(18	)
U.S. Federal		—		—			—			—
Total current income tax benefit	$	—		(64	)	$	—			(18	)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal		7,005		1,250			(4,964	)		5,498
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)		7,005		1,250			(4,964	)		5,498
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	7,005	$	1,186		$	(4,964	)	$	5,480

Differences in Tax Provision for Financial Statement Purposes and Expected Tax Provision at Weighted Average Tax Rate

The following table summarizes the differences between the tax provision for financial statement purposes and the expected tax provision at the weighted average tax rate:

	Quarters Ended June 30,
	2020						2019
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			% of Pre- Tax Income			Amount			% of Pre- Tax Income
Expected tax provision at weighted average tax rate	$	6,348			14.2	%	$	649			4.1	%
Adjustments:
Tax exempt interest		—			—			—			—
Dividend exclusion		(41	)		(0.1	)		(146	)		(0.9	%)
Non-deductible interest		678			1.6			688			4.3	%
Other		20			—			(5	)		—	%
Effective income tax expense	$	7,005			15.7	%	$	1,186			7.5	%

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020						2019
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			% of Pre- Tax Income			Amount			% of Pre- Tax Income
Expected tax provision at weighted average tax rate	$	(6,287	)		52.4	%	$	4,381			11.0	%
Adjustments:
Tax exempt interest		(1	)		—			(1	)		—	%
Dividend exclusion		(112	)		0.9			(223	)		(0.6	%)
Non-deductible interest		1,357			(11.3	)		1,368			3.5	%
Other		79			(0.6	)		(45	)		(0.1	%)
Effective income tax expense (benefit)	$	(4,964	)		41.4	%	$	5,480			13.8	%

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Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Insurance [Abstract]

Summarized Activity in Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

Activity in the liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses is summarized as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2020			2019			2020			2019
Balance at beginning of period	$	639,468		$	645,959		$	630,181		$	680,031
Less: Ceded reinsurance receivables		78,753			97,065			76,273			109,342
Net balance at beginning of period		560,715			548,894			553,908			570,689
Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses related to:
Current year		86,603			78,238			164,850			144,489
Prior years		(19,306	)		(8,163	)		(19,906	)		(16,093	)
Total incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses		67,297			70,075			144,944			128,396
Paid losses and loss adjustment expenses related to:
Current year		37,393			37,176			59,427			55,516
Prior years		26,767			32,854			75,573			94,630
Total paid losses and loss adjustment expenses		64,160			70,030			135,000			150,146
Net balance at end of period		563,852			548,939			563,852			548,939
Plus:  Ceded reinsurance receivables		87,221			59,834			87,221			59,834
Balance at end of period	$	651,073		$	608,773		$	651,073		$	608,773

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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Equity [Abstract]

Information with Respect to A Ordinary Shares that were Surrendered or Repurchased

The following table provides information with respect to the A ordinary shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2020:

Period (1)	Total Number of Shares Purchased			Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program		Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1-31, 2020		3,124	(2)	$	29.63		—		—
February 1-29, 2020		1,600	(2)	$	31.13		—		—
Total		4,724		$	30.14		—

(1) Based on settlement date.

(2) Surrendered by employees as payment of taxes withheld on the vesting of restricted stock.

The following table provides information with respect to the A ordinary shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2019:

Period (1)	Total Number of Shares Purchased			Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1-31, 2019		7,945	(2)	$	36.23	—	—
February 1-28, 2019		19,083	(2)	$	34.59	—	—
Total		27,028		$	35.07	—

(1) Based on settlement date.

(2) Surrendered by employees as payment of taxes withheld on the vesting of restricted stock.

Schedule of Dividends Declared

Dividend payments of $0.25 per ordinary share were declared during the six months ended June 30, 2020 as follows:

Approval Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Total Dividends Declared (Dollars in thousands)
February 9, 2020	March 24, 2020	March 31, 2020	$	3,539
June 7, 2020	June 23, 2020	June 30, 2020		3,545
Various  (1)	Various	Various		215
Total			$	7,299

(1) Represents dividends declared on unvested shares, net of forfeitures.

Dividend payments of $0.25 per ordinary share were declared during the six months ended June 30, 2019 as follows:

Approval Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Total Dividends Declared (Dollars in thousands)
February 10, 2019	March 22, 2019	March 29, 2019	$	3,521
June 2, 2019	June 21, 2019	June 28, 2019		3,525
Various  (1)	Various	Various		110
Total			$	7,156

(1) Represents dividends declared on unvested shares, net of forfeitures.

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Quarters Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)	2020		2019		2020			2019
Net income (loss)	$	37,551	$	14,663	$	(7,027	)	$	34,263
Basic earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic		14,275,500		14,187,276		14,262,525			14,170,689
Net income (loss) per share	$	2.63	$	1.03	$	(0.49	)	$	2.42
Diluted earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted (1)		14,389,400		14,331,286		14,262,525			14,324,614
Net income (loss) per share	$	2.61	$	1.02	$	(0.49	)	$	2.39

(1) For the six months ended June 30, 2020, weighted average shares outstanding – basic was used to calculate diluted earnings per share due to a net loss for the period.

Reconciliation of Weighted Average Shares for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

A reconciliation of weighted average shares for basic earnings per share to weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share is as follows:

	Quarters Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share		14,275,500		14,187,276		14,262,525		14,170,689
Non-vested restricted stock		14,112		21,293		—		17,783
Non-vested restricted stock units		24,293		117		—		949
Options		75,495		122,600		—		135,193
Weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share		14,389,400		14,331,286		14,262,525		14,324,614

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Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summary of Business Segment Information

The following are tabulations of business segment information for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Commercial Specialty		(1)	Specialty Property		(1)	Farm, Ranch, & Stable			(1)	Reinsurance Operations		(2)	Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	87,297		$	37,978		$	23,222			$	16,052		$	164,549
Net written premiums	$	77,880		$	33,075		$	20,257			$	16,052		$	147,264
Net earned premiums	$	69,728		$	33,543		$	19,030			$	19,546		$	141,847
Other income		—			429			36				279			744
Total revenues		69,728			33,972			19,066				19,825			142,591
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		28,877			13,691			13,439				11,290			67,297
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		26,516			13,761			7,606				5,695			53,578
Income from segments	$	14,335		$	6,520		$	(1,979	)		$	2,840		$	21,716
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income (loss)															(2,359	)
Net realized investment gains															38,507
Other income															22
Corporate and other operating expenses															(8,618	)
Interest expense															(4,712	)
Income before income taxes															44,556
Income tax expense															(7,005	)
Net income															37,551
Segment assets	$	753,310		$	203,561		$	140,658			$	277,242		$	1,374,771
Corporate assets															738,377
Total assets														$	2,113,148

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

(2) External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Commercial Specialty		(1)	Specialty Property		(1)	Farm, Ranch, & Stable			(1)	Reinsurance Operations			(2)	Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	77,079		$	46,486		$	23,697			$	32,059			$	179,321
Net written premiums	$	67,107		$	39,828		$	20,075			$	32,059			$	159,069
Net earned premiums	$	56,705		$	35,567		$	17,350			$	18,579			$	128,201
Other income (loss)		—			498			32				(8	)			522
Total revenues		56,705			36,065			17,382				18,571				128,723
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		32,691			11,111			13,126				13,147				70,075
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		22,890			14,939			7,345				5,360				50,534
Income (loss) from segments	$	1,124		$	10,015		$	(3,089	)		$	64			$	8,114
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income																13,826
Net realized investment gain																3,590
Corporate and other operating expenses																(4,639	)
Interest expense																(5,042	)
Income before income taxes																15,849
Income tax expense																(1,186	)
Net income																14,663
Segment assets	$	698,466		$	230,351		$	140,154			$	346,655			$	1,415,626
Corporate assets																599,846
Total assets															$	2,015,472

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

(2) External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Commercial Specialty		(1)	Specialty Property		(1)	Farm, Ranch, & Stable			(1)	Reinsurance Operations			(2)	Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	168,128		$	73,221		$	45,355			$	33,569			$	320,273
Net written premiums	$	150,363		$	63,082		$	39,362			$	33,569			$	286,376
Net earned premiums	$	137,442		$	67,759		$	37,713			$	43,401			$	286,315
Other income (loss)		—			856			72				(16	)			912
Total revenues		137,442			68,615			37,785				43,385				287,227
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		66,312			31,189			23,049				24,394				144,944
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		52,509			27,993			15,244				14,244				109,990
Income (loss) from segments	$	18,621		$	9,433		$	(508	)		$	4,747			$	32,293
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income																7,770
Net realized investment loss																(29,655	)
Other income																19
Corporate and other operating expenses																(12,841	)
Interest expense																(9,577	)
Loss before income taxes																(11,991	)
Income tax benefit																4,964
Net loss																(7,027	)
Segment assets	$	753,310		$	203,561		$	140,658			$	277,242			$	1,374,771
Corporate assets																738,377
Total assets															$	2,113,148

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

(2) External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Commercial Specialty		(1)	Specialty Property		(1)	Farm, Ranch, & Stable			(1)	Reinsurance Operations		(2)	Total
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$	141,292		$	86,160		$	44,462			$	49,608		$	321,522
Net written premiums	$	122,277		$	73,040		$	37,567			$	49,601		$	282,485
Net earned premiums	$	112,346		$	70,186		$	34,472			$	33,286		$	250,290
Other income		—			941			62				7			1,010
Total revenues		112,346			71,127			34,534				33,293			251,300
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		54,342			31,614			21,264				21,176			128,396
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		45,702			29,592			14,627				10,356			100,277
Income (loss) from segments	$	12,302		$	9,921		$	(1,357	)		$	1,761		$	22,627
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income															21,045
Net realized investment gain															13,980
Corporate and other operating expenses															(7,844	)
Interest expense															(10,065	)
Income before income taxes															39,743
Income tax expense															(5,480	)
Net income															34,263
Segment assets	$	698,466		$	230,351		$	140,154			$	346,655		$	1,415,626
Corporate assets															599,846
Total assets														$	2,015,472

(1) Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

(2) External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Provided in Connection with Outstanding Debt of Subsidiaries (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets at June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co- obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
ASSETS
Total investments	$	252,209		$	189,461		$	1,094,093		$	—		$	1,535,763
Cash and cash equivalents		7,361			3,043			65,989			—			76,393
Investments in subsidiaries		1,003,701			395,644			422,214			(1,821,559	)		—
Due from subsidiaries and affiliates		(110	)		(5,588	)		5,698			—			—
Notes receivable – affiliate		—			98,549			445,498			(544,047	)		—
Interest receivable – affiliate		—			5,557			17,259			(22,816	)		—
Premiums receivable, net		—			—			125,300			—			125,300
Reinsurance receivables, net		—			—			91,089			—			91,089
Funds held by ceding insurers		—			—			47,820			—			47,820
Federal income taxes receivable		—			9,961			(4,450	)		—			5,511
Deferred federal income taxes		—			35,828			(1,861	)		—			33,967
Deferred acquisition costs		—			—			70,119			—			70,119
Intangible assets		—			—			21,227			—			21,227
Goodwill		—			—			6,521			—			6,521
Prepaid reinsurance premiums		—			—			15,854			—			15,854
Receivable for securities sold		—			—			21,252			—			21,252
Other assets		17,950			20,335			30,904			(6,857	)		62,332
Total assets	$	1,281,111		$	752,790		$	2,474,526		$	(2,395,279	)	$	2,113,148
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	—		$	—		$	651,073		$	—		$	651,073
Unearned premiums		—			—			314,061			—			314,061
Ceded balances payable		—			—			23,660			—			23,660
Contingent commissions		—			—			8,676			—			8,676
Debt		—			304,587			—			(6,857	)		297,730
Notes payable – affiliates		520,498			—			23,549			(544,047	)		—
Accrued interest payable – affiliates		20,764			—			2,052			(22,816	)		—
Other liabilities		4,655			25,989			52,110			—			82,754
Total liabilities		545,917			330,576			1,075,181			(573,720	)		1,377,954
Shareholders’ equity
Total shareholders’ equity		735,194			422,214			1,399,345			(1,821,559	)		735,194
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,281,111		$	752,790		$	2,474,526		$	(2,395,279	)	$	2,113,148

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets at December 31, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
ASSETS
Total investments	$	44,468		$	257,317		$	1,261,757		$	—		$	1,563,542
Cash and cash equivalents		977			2,663			40,631			—			44,271
Investments in subsidiaries		1,218,491			355,777			434,278			(2,008,546	)		—
Due from subsidiaries and affiliates		(3,612	)		(3,965	)		7,577			—			—
Notes receivable – affiliate		—			80,049			445,498			(525,547	)		—
Interest receivable – affiliate		—			5,014			17,258			(22,272	)		—
Premiums receivable, net		—			—			118,035			—			118,035
Reinsurance receivables, net		—			—			83,938			—			83,938
Funds held by ceding insurers		—			—			48,580			—			48,580
Federal income taxes receivable		—			14,197			(3,208	)		—			10,989
Deferred federal income taxes		—			31,833			(756	)		—			31,077
Deferred acquisition costs		—			—			70,677			—			70,677
Intangible assets		—			—			21,491			—			21,491
Goodwill		—			—			6,521			—			6,521
Prepaid reinsurance premiums		—			—			16,716			—			16,716
Other assets		9,394			12,622			45,021			(6,989	)		60,048
Total assets	$	1,269,718		$	755,507		$	2,614,014		$	(2,563,354	)	$	2,075,885
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	—		$	—		$	630,181		$	—		$	630,181
Unearned premiums		—			—			314,861			—			314,861
Ceded balances payable		—			—			20,404			—			20,404
Payable for securities purchased		—			—			850			—			850
Contingent commissions		—			—			11,928			—			11,928
Debt		—			303,629			—			(6,989	)		296,640
Notes payable – affiliates		520,498			—			5,049			(525,547	)		—
Accrued interest payable – affiliates		20,343			—			1,929			(22,272	)		—
Other liabilities		2,068			17,600			54,544			—			74,212
Total liabilities		542,909			321,229			1,039,746			(554,808	)		1,349,076
Shareholders’ equity
Total shareholders’ equity		726,809			434,278			1,574,268			(2,008,546	)		726,809
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,269,718		$	755,507		$	2,614,014		$	(2,563,354	)	$	2,075,885

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)		Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Revenues:
Net earned premiums	$	—		$	—		$	141,847	$	—		$	141,847
Net investment income (loss)		800			(10,583	)		7,690		(266	)		(2,359	)
Net realized investment gains		1,857			23,484			13,166		—			38,507
Other income		—			—			766		—			766
Total revenues		2,657			12,901			163,469		(266	)		178,761
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		—			—			67,297		—			67,297
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		—			—			53,578		—			53,578
Corporate and other operating expenses		4,969			3,527			122		—			8,618
Interest expense		277			4,637			64		(266	)		4,712
Income (loss) before equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries and income taxes		(2,589	)		4,737			42,408		—			44,556
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		40,140			22,683			25,788		(88,611	)		—
Income before income taxes		37,551			27,420			68,196		(88,611	)		44,556
Income tax expense		—			1,632			5,373		—			7,005
Net income	$	37,551		$	25,788		$	62,823	$	(88,611	)	$	37,551

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)		Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Revenues:
Net earned premiums	$	—		$	—		$	128,201	$	—		$	128,201
Net investment income		729			5,020			8,366		(289	)		13,826
Net realized investment gains (losses)		406			(582	)		3,766		—			3,590
Other income		—			2			520		—			522
Total revenues		1,135			4,440			140,853		(289	)		146,139
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		—			—			70,075		—			70,075
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		—			—			50,534		—			50,534
Corporate and other operating expenses		1,657			2,681			301		—			4,639
Interest expense		277			4,961			93		(289	)		5,042
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries and income taxes		(799	)		(3,202	)		19,850		—			15,849
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		15,462			7,005			5,306		(27,773	)		—
Income before income taxes		14,663			3,803			25,156		(27,773	)		15,849
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(1,503	)		2,689		—			1,186
Net Income	$	14,663		$	5,306		$	22,467	$	(27,773	)	$	14,663

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Revenues:
Net earned premiums	$	—		$	—		$	286,315		$	—		$	286,315
Net investment income (loss)		598			(8,512	)		16,227			(543	)		7,770
Net realized investment gains (losses)		(2,746	)		(40,707	)		13,798			—			(29,655	)
Other income		—			19			912			—			931
Total revenues		(2,148	)		(49,200	)		317,252			(543	)		265,361
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		—			—			144,944			—			144,944
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		—			—			109,990			—			109,990
Corporate and other operating expenses		6,142			6,481			218			—			12,841
Interest expense		553			9,436			131			(543	)		9,577
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries and income taxes		(8,843	)		(65,117	)		61,969			—			(11,991	)
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries		1,816			32,821			(19,865	)		(14,772	)		—
Income (loss) before income taxes		(7,027	)		(32,296	)		42,104			(14,772	)		(11,991	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(12,431	)		7,467			—			(4,964	)
Net income (loss)	$	(7,027	)	$	(19,865	)	$	34,637		$	(14,772	)	$	(7,027	)

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)		Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Revenues:
Net earned premiums	$	—		$	—		$	250,290	$	—		$	250,290
Net investment income		1,371			2,945			17,305		(576	)		21,045
Net realized investment gains		399			11,494			2,087		—			13,980
Other income		—			30			980		—			1,010
Total revenues		1,770			14,469			270,662		(576	)		286,325
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		—			—			128,396		—			128,396
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		—			—			100,277		—			100,277
Corporate and other operating expenses		2,986			4,247			611		—			7,844
Interest expense		551			9,918			172		(576	)		10,065
Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries and income taxes		(1,767	)		304			41,206		—			39,743
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		36,030			14,898			15,365		(66,293	)		—
Income before income taxes		34,263			15,202			56,571		(66,293	)		39,743
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(163	)		5,643		—			5,480
Net income	$	34,263		$	15,365		$	50,928	$	(66,293	)	$	34,263

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)		GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Net income	$	37,551	$	25,788		$	62,823		$	(88,611	)	$	37,551
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)		1,632		(64	)		31,661			—			33,229
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		23,501		4,402			4,301			(32,204	)		—
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income		—		(37	)		(9,351	)		—			(9,388	)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains		—		—			1,292			—			1,292
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		25,133		4,301			27,903			(32,204	)		25,133
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$	62,684	$	30,089		$	90,726		$	(120,815	)	$	62,684

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Net income	$	14,663		$	5,306		$	22,467		$	(27,773	)	$	14,663
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)		221			(480	)		18,936			—			18,677
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		15,220			9,165			8,526			(32,911	)		—
Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income		—			—			(1	)		—			(1	)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income		(568	)		(159	)		(3,013	)		—			(3,740	)
Unrealized foreign currency translation losses		—			—			(63	)		—			(63	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		14,873			8,526			24,385			(32,911	)		14,873
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	29,536		$	13,832		$	46,852		$	(60,684	)	$	29,536

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Net income (loss)	$	(7,027	)	$	(19,865	)	$	34,637		$	(14,772	)	$	(7,027	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains		1,632			792			28,772			—			31,196
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiaries		18,452			7,047			7,802			(33,301	)		—
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		—			(37	)		(11,064	)		—			(11,101	)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains		—			—			(11	)		—			(11	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		20,084			7,802			25,499			(33,301	)		20,084
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	13,057		$	(12,063	)	$	60,136		$	(48,073	)	$	13,057

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)		Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Consolidating Adjustments (2)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Net income	$	34,263		$	15,365	$	50,928		$	(66,293	)	$	34,263
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains		880			1,567		37,015			—			39,462
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		37,454			19,490		21,300			(78,244	)		—
Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive losses		—			—		(2	)		—			(2	)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		(561	)		243		(1,500	)		—			(1,818	)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains		—			—		131			—			131
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		37,773			21,300		56,944			(78,244	)		37,773
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	72,036		$	36,665	$	107,872		$	(144,537	)	$	72,036

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

(2) Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended  June 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$	(12,069	)	$	(1,380	)	$	65,859		$	52,410
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities		475			18,125			408,511			427,111
Proceeds from sale of equity securities		69,502			309,413			—			378,915
Proceeds from maturity of fixed maturities		—			—			15,651			15,651
Proceeds from other invested assets		500			123			—			623
Amounts paid in connection with derivatives		—			(20,060	)		—			(20,060	)
Purchases of fixed maturities		(167,316	)		(33,362	)		(257,163	)		(457,841	)
Purchases of equity securities		(103,445	)		(254,640	)		—			(358,085	)
Purchases of other invested assets		—			(297	)		—			(297	)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities		(200,284	)		19,302			166,999			(13,983	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings under margin borrowing facility		—			958			—			958
Issuance of note to affiliates		—			(18,500	)		18,500			—
Dividends paid to shareholders		(7,120	)		—			—			(7,120	)
Dividends from subsidiary		226,000			—			(226,000	)		—
Purchase of A ordinary shares		(143	)		—			—			(143	)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		218,737			(17,542	)		(207,500	)		(6,305	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		6,384			380			25,358			32,122
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		977			2,663			40,631			44,271
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	7,361		$	3,043		$	65,989		$	76,393

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands)	Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor)			GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor)			Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries) (1)			Global Indemnity Limited Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$	1,521		$	(14,207	)	$	9,551		$	(3,135	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities		48,393			101,584			419,552			569,529
Proceeds from sale of equity securities		3,600			163,428			—			167,028
Proceeds from maturity of fixed maturities		—			—			95,994			95,994
Proceeds from other invested assets		2,349			—			—			2,349
Amounts paid in connection with derivatives		—			(8,022	)		—			(8,022	)
Purchases of fixed maturities		(10,548	)		(22,726	)		(540,604	)		(573,878	)
Purchases of equity securities		(39,332	)		(245,652	)		—			(284,984	)
Purchases of other invested assets		—			(3,500	)		—			(3,500	)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities		4,462			(14,888	)		(25,058	)		(35,484	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings under margin borrowing facility		—			3,409			—			3,409
Dividends paid to shareholders		(7,125	)		—			—			(7,125	)
Purchase of A ordinary shares		(947	)		—			—			(947	)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		(8,072	)		3,409			—			(4,663	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(2,089	)		(25,686	)		(15,507	)		(43,282	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		2,221			26,039			71,237			99,497
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	132		$	353		$	55,730		$	56,215

(1) Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

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Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 Segment Product
Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Date of incorporation	Feb. 09, 2016
State of incorporation	E9
Kind of listing	A ordinary shares
Number of business segments | Segment	4
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Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of product classifications | Product	4

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Proposed Redomestication - Additional Information (Detail) - shares		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 23, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020
Proposed Redomestication [Line Items]
Announcement of approved redomestication date		Jun. 23, 2020
Preliminary proxy date		Jun. 23, 2020
Plan of redomestication definitive proxy		Jul. 23, 2020
Scheme meeting and extraordinary general meeting date		Aug. 25, 2020
Proposed redomestication anticipated close		Aug. 28, 2020
Global Indemnity Group, LLC
Proposed Redomestication [Line Items]
Plan of redomestication ordinary shares conversion basis		Pursuant to the redomestication plan, the Company’s class A ordinary shares outstanding at the scheme record time (expected to be 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on August 27, 2020 (the “Scheme Record Time”)) will be converted on a one-for-one basis into class A common shares of the new publicly listed parent company
Plan of redomestication ordinary shares converted into common shares	1

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Investments - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) Entity	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Accrued interest receivable	$ 6,200,000	$ 7,000,000.0
Investments in a single issuer as a percentage of shareholders' equity	2.00%	3.00%
Fixed maturity securities with market value	$ 0	$ 0
Investments in insurance enhanced bonds	$ 28,200,000
Insurance enhanced bonds as a percentage of total cash and invested assets	1.70%
Investments in collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial mortgage-backed securities and taxable municipal bonds	$ 28,200,000
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Number of VIE's | Entity	3
Ownership interest exceeds respective investments	3.00%
One of the Company's variable interest VIE's, invests in distressed securities and assets
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Significant variable interest in carrying value of the non-consolidated VIE	$ 12,600,000	13,500,000
Variable interest entities, maximum exposure to loss	26,800,000	27,700,000
Second VIE that invests in distressed securities and assets
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Significant variable interest in carrying value of the non-consolidated VIE	14,200,000	24,000,000.0
Variable interest entities, maximum exposure to loss	31,200,000	41,000,000.0
Third VIE that invests in REIT qualifying assets
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Significant variable interest in carrying value of the non-consolidated VIE	8,700,000	9,800,000
Variable interest entities, maximum exposure to loss	8,700,000	$ 10,300,000
Municipal Bond Insurance Association
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Investments in collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial mortgage-backed securities and taxable municipal bonds	3,600,000
Assured Guaranty Corporation
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Investments in collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial mortgage-backed securities and taxable municipal bonds	$ 10,600,000
Fannie Mae Mortgage Pools
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Investment in mortgage pools as percentage of shareholders' equity	4.80%	4.20%
Municipal Bonds
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Investments in insurance enhanced bonds	$ 16,400,000
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Investments in collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial mortgage-backed securities and taxable municipal bonds	11,800,000
Ambac Financial Group
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Investments in collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial mortgage-backed securities and taxable municipal bonds	2,100,000
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | Maximum
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Investments in collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial mortgage-backed securities and taxable municipal bonds	100,000
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Gross unrealized losses	$ 1,157,000
Weighted average credit enhancement	29.90%
Investments in insurance enhanced bonds	$ 11,800,000
Corporate Bonds
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Gross unrealized losses	1,398,000
U.S. Treasury and Agency Obligations
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Gross unrealized losses	88,000.000
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Gross unrealized losses	125,000
Mortgage Backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Gross unrealized losses	1,245,000
Asset-backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Gross unrealized losses	$ 2,131,000
Weighted average credit enhancement	33.80%
Foreign Corporate Bonds
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Gross unrealized losses	$ 398,000
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | Maximum
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Investments in insurance enhanced bonds	$ 100,000

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Schedule of Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Company's Fixed Maturities Securities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, Amortized Cost	$ 1,236,356	$ 1,231,568
Fixed maturities, Allowance for Credit Losses	0
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	50,302	23,641
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized losses	(6,542)	(2,050)
Fixed maturities, Estimated Fair Value	1,280,116	1,253,159
U.S. Treasury and Agency Obligations
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, Amortized Cost	216,051	153,906
Fixed maturities, Allowance for Credit Losses	0
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	7,128	3,580
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized losses	(88)	(797)
Fixed maturities, Estimated Fair Value	223,091	156,689
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, Amortized Cost	62,054	63,256
Fixed maturities, Allowance for Credit Losses	0
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	2,329	853
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized losses	(125)	(271)
Fixed maturities, Estimated Fair Value	64,258	63,838
Mortgage Backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, Amortized Cost	371,701	325,448
Fixed maturities, Allowance for Credit Losses	0
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	9,975	3,177
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized losses	(1,245)	(251)
Fixed maturities, Estimated Fair Value	380,431	328,374
Asset-backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, Amortized Cost	130,357	168,020
Fixed maturities, Allowance for Credit Losses	0
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	1,564	937
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized losses	(2,131)	(420)
Fixed maturities, Estimated Fair Value	129,790	168,537
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, Amortized Cost	132,139	183,944
Fixed maturities, Allowance for Credit Losses	0
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	8,574	4,369
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized losses	(1,157)	(209)
Fixed maturities, Estimated Fair Value	139,556	188,104
Corporate Bonds
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, Amortized Cost	227,531	239,860
Fixed maturities, Allowance for Credit Losses	0
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	16,048	8,478
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized losses	(1,398)	(79)
Fixed maturities, Estimated Fair Value	242,181	248,259
Foreign Corporate Bonds
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, Amortized Cost	96,523	97,134
Fixed maturities, Allowance for Credit Losses	0
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	4,684	2,247
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized losses	(398)	(23)
Fixed maturities, Estimated Fair Value	$ 100,809	$ 99,358

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Schedule of Investments in Equity Securities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Equity securities, at fair value	$ 220,184	$ 263,104
Common Stock
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Equity securities, at fair value	0	135,329
Preferred Stock
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Equity securities, at fair value	10,747	11,656
Index Funds that Invest in Common Stock
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Equity securities, at fair value	0	61,471
Index Funds that Invest in Fixed Maturities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Equity securities, at fair value	$ 209,437	$ 54,648

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Summary of Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value Through Fixed Maturities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Due in one year or less, Amortized Cost	$ 34,470
Due in one year through five years, Amortized Cost	239,859
Due in five years through ten years, Amortized Cost	235,738
Due in ten years through fifteen years, Amortized Cost	25,857
Due after fifteen years, Amortized Cost	66,235
Fixed maturities, Amortized Cost	1,236,356	$ 1,231,568
Due in one year or less, Estimated Fair value	34,735
Due in one year through five years, Estimated Fair value	250,425
Due in five years through ten years, Estimated Fair value	245,852
Due in ten years through fifteen years, Estimated Fair value	27,580
Due after fifteen years, Estimated Fair value	71,747
Fixed Maturities, estimated fair value	1,280,116	1,253,159
Mortgage Backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	371,701
Fixed maturities, Amortized Cost	371,701	325,448
Estimated Fair value	380,431
Fixed Maturities, estimated fair value	380,431	328,374
Asset-backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	130,357
Fixed maturities, Amortized Cost	130,357	168,020
Estimated Fair value	129,790
Fixed Maturities, estimated fair value	129,790	168,537
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	132,139
Fixed maturities, Amortized Cost	132,139	183,944
Estimated Fair value	139,556
Fixed Maturities, estimated fair value	$ 139,556	$ 188,104

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Summary of Securities with Gross Unrealized Losses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
U.S. Treasury and Agency Obligations
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses		$ (88)
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses		(125)
Mortgage Backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses		(1,245)
Asset-backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses		(2,131)
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses		(1,157)
Corporate Bonds
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses		(1,398)
Foreign Corporate Bonds
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses		(398)
Fixed Maturities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, Fair Value		230,940	$ 249,721
Less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses		(5,820)	(1,774)
12 months or longer, Fair Value		13,080	21,034
12 months or longer, Gross Unrealized Losses		(722)	(276)
Total, Fair Value	[1]	244,020	270,755
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	[1]	(6,542)	(2,050)
Fixed Maturities | U.S. Treasury and Agency Obligations
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, Fair Value		61,459	35,633
Less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses		(88)	(797)
12 months or longer, Fair Value		0	0
12 months or longer, Gross Unrealized Losses		0	0
Total, Fair Value	[1]	61,459	35,633
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	[1]	(88)	(797)
Fixed Maturities | Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, Fair Value		6,172	27,180
Less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses		(125)	(271)
12 months or longer, Fair Value		0	0
12 months or longer, Gross Unrealized Losses		0	0
Total, Fair Value	[1]	6,172	27,180
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	[1]	(125)	(271)
Fixed Maturities | Mortgage Backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, Fair Value		78,836	93,579
Less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses		(1,244)	(244)
12 months or longer, Fair Value		31	902
12 months or longer, Gross Unrealized Losses		(1)	(7)
Total, Fair Value	[1]	78,867	94,481
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	[1]	(1,245)	(251)
Fixed Maturities | Asset-backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, Fair Value		42,180	43,402
Less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses		(1,517)	(167)
12 months or longer, Fair Value		11,989	16,152
12 months or longer, Gross Unrealized Losses		(614)	(253)
Total, Fair Value	[1]	54,169	59,554
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	[1]	(2,131)	(420)
Fixed Maturities | Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, Fair Value		12,193	25,698
Less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses		(1,050)	(196)
12 months or longer, Fair Value		1,060	1,945
12 months or longer, Gross Unrealized Losses		(107)	(13)
Total, Fair Value	[1]	13,253	27,643
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	[1]	(1,157)	(209)
Fixed Maturities | Corporate Bonds
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, Fair Value		19,277	19,407
Less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses		(1,398)	(79)
12 months or longer, Fair Value		0	0
12 months or longer, Gross Unrealized Losses		0	0
Total, Fair Value	[1]	19,277	19,407
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	[1]	(1,398)	(79)
Fixed Maturities | Foreign Corporate Bonds
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, Fair Value		10,823	4,822
Less than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses		(398)	(20)
12 months or longer, Fair Value		0	2,035
12 months or longer, Gross Unrealized Losses		0	(3)
Total, Fair Value	[1]	10,823	6,857
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	[1]	$ (398)	$ (23)

[1] Fixed maturities in a gross unrealized loss position are comprised of non-credit losses on investment grade securities where management does not intend to sell, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be forced to sell the security before recovery.

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Schedule of Other Than Temporary Impairments on Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
OTTI losses, gross	$ 0	$ (1,897)
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (pre-tax)	0	0
Net impairment losses on fixed maturities recognized in earnings	$ 0	$ (1,897)

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Schedule of Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 13	$ 13
Additions where no OTTI was previously recorded	0	0
Additions where an OTTI was previously recorded	0	0
Reductions for securities for which the company intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell before recovery	0	0
Reductions reflecting increases in expected cash flows to be collected	0	0
Reductions for securities sold during the period	0	0
Balance at end of period	$ 13	$ 13

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Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Fixed maturities	$ 43,760		$ 21,591
Foreign currency fluctuations	(1,043)		(1,032)
Deferred taxes	(5,024)		(2,950)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 37,693	$ 12,560	$ 17,609	$ 16,542	$ 1,669	$ (21,231)

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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance, net of tax	$ 12,560	$ 1,669	$ 17,609	$ (21,231)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax	39,097	21,223	36,910	45,324
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax	(12,820)	(4,083)	(14,752)	(1,888)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	26,277	17,140	22,158	43,436
Income tax expense	(1,144)	(2,267)	(2,074)	(5,663)
Ending balance, net of tax	37,693	16,542	37,693	16,542
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance, net of tax	14,895	2,809	18,641	(19,897)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax	37,805	21,286	36,921	45,193
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax	(12,820)	(4,083)	(14,752)	(1,888)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	24,985	17,203	22,169	43,305
Income tax expense	(1,144)	(2,267)	(2,074)	(5,663)
Ending balance, net of tax	38,736	17,745	38,736	17,745
Foreign Currency Items
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance, net of tax	(2,335)	(1,140)	(1,032)	(1,334)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax	1,292	(63)	(11)	131
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	1,292	(63)	(11)	131
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Ending balance, net of tax	$ (1,043)	$ (1,203)	$ (1,043)	$ (1,203)

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Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other net realized investment (gains) losses	$ (38,507)	$ (3,590)	$ 29,655	$ (15,877)
Total before tax	(44,556)	(15,849)	11,991	(39,743)
Income tax expense (benefit)	7,005	1,186	(4,964)	5,480
Net income (loss)	(37,551)	(14,663)	7,027	(34,263)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total reclassifications, net of tax	(9,388)	(3,740)	(11,101)	(1,818)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other net realized investment (gains) losses	(12,820)	(4,083)	(14,752)	(3,785)
Other than temporary impairment losses on investments	0	0	0	1,897
Total before tax	(12,820)	(4,083)	(14,752)	(1,888)
Income tax expense (benefit)	3,432	343	3,651	70
Net income (loss)	(9,388)	(3,740)	(11,101)	(1,818)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Foreign Currency Items
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other net realized investment (gains) losses	0	0	0	0
Income tax expense (benefit)	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Components of Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Total net realized investment gains (losses)		$ 38,507	$ 3,590	$ (29,655)	$ 13,980
Equity securities, Gross realized gains		29,402	8,570	11,507	25,255
Equity securities, Gross realized losses		(1,508)	(4,397)	(33,595)	(5,930)
Equity securities, Total net realized investment gains (losses)		27,894	4,173	(22,088)	19,325
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Gross realized gains		7,625	0	19,401	0
Gross realized losses		(9,832)	(4,666)	(41,720)	(7,233)
Total net realized investment gains (losses)	[1]	(2,207)	(4,666)	(22,319)	(7,233)
Fixed Maturities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Gross realized gains		16,738	4,685	18,980	4,711
Gross realized losses		(3,918)	(602)	(4,228)	(2,823)
Total net realized investment gains (losses)		$ 12,820	$ 4,083	$ 14,752	$ 1,888

[1] Includes periodic net interest settlements related to the derivatives of $1.1 million and $0.2 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $1.7 million and $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

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Components of Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Net interest settlements	$ (2,207)	$ (4,666)	$ (22,319)	$ (7,233)
Interest Rate Swap
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Net interest settlements	$ 1,100	$ 200	$ 1,700	$ 400

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Summary of Calculation of Realized Gains and Losses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Equity securities, Total net realized investment gains (losses)	$ 27,894	$ 4,173	$ (22,088)	$ 19,325
Less: Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period	436	8,416	(3,785)	10,450
Unrealized gains and (losses) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date	$ 27,458	$ (4,243)	$ (18,303)	$ 8,875

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Schedule of Proceeds From Sales and Redemptions of Available for Sale Securities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Fixed maturities	$ 427,111	$ 569,529
Equity securities	$ 378,915	$ 167,028

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Schedule of Investment Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Investment income		$ 14,748	$ 9,106	$ 22,550
Investment income (loss)	$ (2,012)
Investment expense	(347)	(922)	(1,336)	(1,505)
Net investment income	(2,359)	13,826	7,770	21,045
Fixed Maturities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Investment income	8,551	8,918	17,592	18,886
Equity Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Investment income	1,407	1,543	2,771	2,680
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Investment income	52	469	232	870
Other Invested Assets
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Investment income	$ (12,022)	$ 3,818	$ (11,489)	$ 114

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Schedule of Total Investment Return (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Net investment income (loss)		$ (2,359)	$ 13,826	$ 7,770	$ 21,045
Net realized investment gains (losses)		38,507	3,590	(29,655)	13,980
Change in unrealized holding gains and losses		26,277	17,140	22,158	43,436
Net realized and unrealized investment returns		64,784	20,730	(7,497)	57,416
Total investment return		$ 62,425	$ 34,556	$ 273	$ 78,461
Total investment return %	[1]	3.90%	2.20%	0.00%	5.10%
Average investment portfolio	[2]	$ 1,591,987	$ 1,537,280	$ 1,620,186	$ 1,533,155

[1] Not annualized.

[2] Average of total cash and invested assets, net of receivable/payable for securities purchased and sold, as of the beginning and end of the period.

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Summary of Estimated Fair Values of Bonds Held on Deposit (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	$ 400,162	$ 431,356
On Deposit With Governmental Authorities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	27,202	26,431
Intercompany Trusts Held For Benefit Of U.S. Policyholders
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	149,639	179,116
Held In Trust Pursuant To Third Party Requirements
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	129,020	133,122
Letter Of Credit Held For Third Party Requirements
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	1,458	1,458
Securities Held As Collateral
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	$ 92,843	$ 91,229

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Summarized Information on Location and Gross Amount of Derivatives on Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument - Other Assets Liabilities - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount		$ 234,932	$ 274,710
Fair Value		(19,337)	(10,275)
Interest Rate Swap
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount		200,000	200,000
Fair Value		(19,337)	(10,275)
Futures Contracts on Bonds
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	[1]	34,932	16,894
Fair Value	[1]	0	0
Futures Contracts on Equities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	[1]	0	57,816
Fair Value	[1]	$ 0	$ 0

[1] Futures are settled daily such that their fair value is not reflected in the consolidated statements of financial position

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Summary of Net Gain (Loss) Included in Consolidated Statements of Operations for Changes in Fair Value of Derivatives and Periodic Net Interest Settlements Under Derivatives (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gain (loss) for changes in fair value and net settlements of derivatives	$ (2,207)	$ (4,666)	$ (22,319)	$ (7,233)
Interest Rate Swap
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gain (loss) for changes in fair value and net settlements of derivatives	1,100	200	1,700	400
Interest Rate Swap | Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gain (loss) for changes in fair value and net settlements of derivatives	(1,449)	(4,666)	(10,872)	(7,233)
Futures Contracts on Bonds | Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gain (loss) for changes in fair value and net settlements of derivatives	(59)	0	(2,458)	0
Futures Contracts on Equities | Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gain (loss) for changes in fair value and net settlements of derivatives	$ (699)	$ 0	$ (8,989)	$ 0

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Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Trading Futures Contracts
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Initial margin in securities	$ 600,000	$ 3,000,000.0
Mark-to-market receivable		300,000
Trading Futures Contracts | Maximum
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Mark-to-market payable	100,000
Other Assets
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Funds needed to post execute swap transaction	3,500,000	3,000,000.0
Other Assets | Interest Rate Swap
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Margin calls made in connection with interest rate swaps	$ 19,400,000	$ 12,500,000

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Company's Invested Assets and Derivative Instruments Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	$ 1,280,116	$ 1,253,159
Equity securities	220,184	263,104
U.S. Treasury and Agency Obligations
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	223,091	156,689
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	64,258	63,838
Mortgage Backed Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	380,431	328,374
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	139,556	188,104
Asset-backed Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	129,790	168,537
Corporate Bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	242,181	248,259
Foreign Corporate Bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	100,809	99,358
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	1,280,116	1,253,159
Equity securities	220,184	263,104
Total invested assets	1,500,300	1,516,263
Total invested liabilities	19,337	10,275
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Derivative instruments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested liabilities	19,337	10,275
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	221,691	156,689
Equity securities	209,437	251,448
Total invested assets	431,128	408,137
Total invested liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Derivative instruments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	1,058,425	1,096,470
Equity securities	10,747	11,656
Total invested assets	1,069,172	1,108,126
Total invested liabilities	19,337	10,275
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Derivative instruments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested liabilities	19,337	10,275
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	0	0
Equity securities	0	0
Total invested assets	0	0
Total invested liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Derivative instruments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Treasury and Agency Obligations
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	223,091	156,689
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Treasury and Agency Obligations | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	221,691	156,689
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Treasury and Agency Obligations | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	1,400	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Treasury and Agency Obligations | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	64,258	63,838
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	64,258	63,838
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage Backed Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	380,431	328,374
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage Backed Securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage Backed Securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	380,431	328,374
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage Backed Securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	139,556	188,104
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	139,556	188,104
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	129,790	168,537
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed Securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed Securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	129,790	168,537
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed Securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate Bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	242,181	248,259
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate Bonds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate Bonds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	242,181	248,259
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate Bonds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign Corporate Bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	100,809	99,358
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign Corporate Bonds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign Corporate Bonds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	100,809	99,358
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign Corporate Bonds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total invested assets	$ 0	$ 0

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Current Fair Value of Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt		$ 297,730	$ 296,640
Debt, fair value		297,958	308,355
7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt	[1]	96,925	96,864
Debt, fair value	[1]	97,725	100,264
7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt	[2]	126,217	126,147
Debt, fair value	[2]	125,645	134,462
Margin borrowing facilities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt		74,588	73,629
Debt, fair value		$ 74,588	$ 73,629

[1] As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying value and fair value of the 7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045 are net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $3.1 million.

[2] As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying value and fair value of the 7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047 are net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $3.8 million and $3.9 million, respectively. 

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Current Fair Value of Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Subordinated Notes percentage	7.75%	7.75%
Subordinated Notes due date	2045	2045
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs	$ 3.1	$ 3.1
7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Subordinated Notes percentage	7.875%	7.875%
Subordinated Notes due date	2047	2047
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs	$ 3.8	$ 3.9

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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity in the earnings of liability companies or partnerships	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Equity Method Investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity in the earnings of liability companies or partnerships	$ (12,000)	$ 3,800	$ (11,500)	$ 100
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Ownership interest exceeds respective investments	3.00%		3.00%
7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Subordinated Notes due date			2045		2045
7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Subordinated Notes due date			2047		2047
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | 7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Subordinated Notes due date			2045
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | 7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Subordinated Notes due date			2047

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Fair Value and Future Funding Commitments Related to These Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value		$ 35,463	$ 47,279
Future Funding Commitments		31,214	31,720
European Non-Performing Loan Fund, LP | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	[1]	12,569	13,530
Future Funding Commitments	[1]	14,214	14,214
Distressed Debt Fund, LP | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	[2]	14,212	23,966
Future Funding Commitments	[2]	17,000	17,000
Mortgage Debt Fund, LP | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	[3]	8,682	9,783
Future Funding Commitments	[3]	$ 0	$ 506

[1] This limited partnership invests in distressed securities and assets through senior and subordinated, secured and unsecured debt and equity, in both public and private large-cap and middle-market companies.  The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner.  The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.

[2] This limited partnership invests in stressed and distressed securities and structured products.  The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner.  The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.

[3] This limited partnership invests in REIT qualifying assets such as mortgage loans, investor property loans, and commercial mortgage loans.  The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner.  The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.

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Allowance for Credit Losses - Premiums Receivable and Reinsurance Receivables - Schedule of Allowance for Credit Losses Related to Premiums Receivable and Reinsurance Receivables (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020
Premiums Receivable
Beginning balance	$ 2,746	$ 2,754
Current period provision for expected credit losses	313	475
Write-offs	(128)	(298)
Ending balance	2,931	2,931
Reinsurance Receivables
Beginning balance	8,992	8,992
Current period provision for expected credit losses	0	0
Write-offs	0	0
Ending balance	$ 8,992	$ 8,992

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax [Line Items]
Effective income tax expense (benefit) rate	15.70%	7.50%	41.40%	13.80%
Alternative minimum tax credit carry forward	$ 5.5		$ 5.5		$ 11.0
Tax credit carryforwards, alternative minimum tax, amount of refund filed under CARES Act	5.5		5.5
Net operating loss carryforwards	21.5		21.5		21.9
Section 163(j) carryforward	$ 8.1		8.1		$ 9.0
Alternative Minimum Tax Credits
Income Tax [Line Items]
Income tax refunds received			$ 5.5
UNITED STATES
Income Tax [Line Items]
Statutory income tax rates			21.00%
BERMUDA
Income Tax [Line Items]
Statutory income tax rates			0.00%
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Income Tax [Line Items]
Statutory income tax rates			0.00%
UNITED KINGDOM
Income Tax [Line Items]
Statutory income tax rates			19.00%
IRELAND | Non Trading Income
Income Tax [Line Items]
Statutory income tax rates			25.00%
IRELAND | Capital Gain
Income Tax [Line Items]
Statutory income tax rates			33.00%
IRELAND | Trading Income
Income Tax [Line Items]
Statutory income tax rates			12.50%

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Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes from its Non-U.S. Subsidiaries and U.S. Subsidiaries (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	$ 164,549	$ 179,321	$ 320,273	$ 321,522
Net written premiums	147,264	159,069	286,376	282,485
Net earned premiums	141,847	128,201	286,315	250,290
Net investment income (loss)	(2,359)	13,826	7,770	21,045
Net realized investment gains (losses)	38,507	3,590	(29,655)	13,980
Other income (loss)	766	522	931	1,010
Total revenues	178,761	146,139	265,361	286,325
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses	67,297	70,075	144,944	128,396
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses	53,578	50,534	109,990	100,277
Corporate and other operating expenses	8,618	4,639	12,841	7,844
Interest expense	4,712	5,042	9,577	10,065
Income (loss) before income taxes	44,556	15,849	(11,991)	39,743
Non-U.S. Subsidiaries
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	16,052	32,059	33,569	49,608
Net written premiums	16,052	32,059	33,569	49,601
Net earned premiums	19,546	18,579	43,401	33,286
Net investment income (loss)	6,906	10,672	13,282	15,042
Net realized investment gains (losses)	(1,668)	2,285	(5,378)	1,393
Other income (loss)	302	(38)	(16)	(23)
Total revenues	25,086	31,498	51,289	49,698
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses	(207)
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		11,468	12,355	16,448
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses	5,695	5,360	14,244	10,355
Corporate and other operating expenses	4,947	1,779	6,074	3,306
Interest expense	334	355	676	708
Income (loss) before income taxes	14,317	12,536	17,940	18,881
U.S. Subsidiaries
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	148,497	147,262	286,704	271,914
Net written premiums	131,212	127,010	252,807	232,884
Net earned premiums	122,301	109,622	242,914	217,004
Net investment income (loss)	(5,777)	9,956	1,473	13,092
Net realized investment gains (losses)	40,175	1,305	(24,277)	12,587
Other income (loss)	464	560	947	1,033
Total revenues	157,163	121,443	221,057	243,716
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses	67,504	58,607	132,589	111,948
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses	47,883	45,174	95,746	89,922
Corporate and other operating expenses	3,671	2,860	6,767	4,538
Interest expense	7,866	11,489	15,886	16,446
Income (loss) before income taxes	30,239	3,313	(29,931)	20,862
Eliminations
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	0	0	0	0
Net written premiums	0	0	0	0
Net earned premiums	0	0	0	0
Net investment income (loss)	(3,488)	(6,802)	(6,985)	(7,089)
Net realized investment gains (losses)	0	0	0	0
Other income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Total revenues	(3,488)	(6,802)	(6,985)	(7,089)
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses	0	0	0	0
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses	0	0	0	0
Corporate and other operating expenses	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	(3,488)	(6,802)	(6,985)	(7,089)
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Components of Income Tax Expenses (Benefit) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Current income tax benefit:
Foreign	$ 0	$ (64)	$ 0	$ (18)
U.S. Federal	0	0	0	0
Total current income tax benefit	0	(64)	0	(18)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal	7,005	1,250	(4,964)	5,498
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)	7,005	1,250	(4,964)	5,498
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$ 7,005	$ 1,186	$ (4,964)	$ 5,480

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Differences in Tax Provision for Financial Statement Purposes and Expected Tax Provision at Weighted Average Tax Rate (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Expected tax provision at weighted average tax rate	$ 6,348	$ 649	$ (6,287)	$ 4,381
Adjustments:
Tax exempt interest	0	0	(1)	(1)
Dividend exclusion	(41)	(146)	(112)	(223)
Non-deductible interest	678	688	1,357	1,368
Other	20	(5)	79	(45)
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$ 7,005	$ 1,186	$ (4,964)	$ 5,480
Expected tax provision at weighted average	14.20%	4.10%	52.40%	11.00%
Adjustments:
Tax exempt interest, % of Pre-Tax Income	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Dividend exclusion, % of Pre-Tax Income	(0.10%)	(0.90%)	(0.90%)	(0.60%)
Non-deductible interest, % of Pre-Tax Income	1.60%	4.30%	(11.30%)	3.50%
Other, % of Pre-Tax Income	0.00%	0.00%	(0.60%)	(0.10%)
Effective income tax expense (benefit)	15.70%	7.50%	41.40%	13.80%

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Summarized Activity in Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Insurance [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 639,468	$ 645,959	$ 630,181	$ 680,031
Less: Ceded reinsurance receivables	78,753	97,065	76,273	109,342
Net balance at beginning of period	560,715	548,894	553,908	570,689
Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses related to:
Current year	86,603	78,238	164,850	144,489
Prior years	(19,306)	(8,163)	(19,906)	(16,093)
Total incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses	67,297	70,075	144,944	128,396
Paid losses and loss adjustment expenses related to:
Current year	37,393	37,176	59,427	55,516
Prior years	26,767	32,854	75,573	94,630
Total paid losses and loss adjustment expenses	64,160	70,030	135,000	150,146
Net balance at end of period	563,852	548,939	563,852	548,939
Plus: Ceded reinsurance receivables	87,221	59,834	87,221	59,834
Balance at end of period	$ 651,073	$ 608,773	$ 651,073	$ 608,773

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Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	$ (19,306)	$ (8,163)	$ (19,906)	$ (16,093)
Commercial Specialty
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	(14,200)	(200)	(14,200)	(6,900)
Commercial Specialty | General Liability
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	(18,300)	1,000	(18,000)	(4,100)
Commercial Specialty | General Liability | Reinsurance Recoverable Allowance
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve				1,000
Commercial Specialty | General Liability | Accident Years 2005 through 2009 and 2015 through 2017 | Construction Defect
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	(4,700)		(4,700)
Commercial Specialty | General Liability | Accident Years 2005 through 2017 and 2019 | Other General Liability
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	(13,600)
Commercial Specialty | General Liability | Accident Years 2005 through 2015 and 2016 through 2019 | Other General Liability
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve			(13,300)
Commercial Specialty | General Liability | Accident Years 2005 Through 2018 | Construction Defect
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve				(500)
Commercial Specialty | General Liability | Accident Years 2001, 2005 Through 2017 | Other General Liability
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve				(4,600)
Commercial Specialty | Commercial Auto Liability | Accident Years 2010 through 2016
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	(1,000)		(1,000)
Commercial Specialty | Commercial Auto Liability | Accident Years 2010, 2012 and 2013
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve				(800)
Commercial Specialty | Property Lines | Accident Year 2016, 2017 through 2019
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	5,800
Commercial Specialty | Property Lines | Accident Years 2017 through 2019
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve			5,800
Commercial Specialty | Property Lines | Accident Years 2010, 2012 Through 2018
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve				(900)
Commercial Specialty | Professional Liability | Accident Years 2009 and 2010
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	(700)	(1,100)		(1,000)
Commercial Specialty | Professional Liability | Accident Years 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2019
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve			(700)
Commercial Specialty | Workers Compensation | Accident Years Prior to 2004 and 2012
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve			(200)
Reinsurance Operations
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	300	3,000	(300)	2,900
Reinsurance Operations | Property Lines | Accident years 2011, 2012 through 2019
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	300		(300)
Reinsurance Operations | Property Lines | Accident Years 2018
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve				8,100
Reinsurance Operations | Property Lines | Accident Years 2018 | Typhoon Jebi
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve		6,500		6,500
Reinsurance Operations | Property Lines | Accident Years 2010 through 2015 and 2018
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve		3,200
Reinsurance Operations | Property Lines | Accident years 2010 through 2018
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve				3,100
Reinsurance Operations | Professional Liability | Accident Years 2008 and 2010
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve		(300)		(300)
Specialty Property
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	(4,600)	(10,100)	(4,600)	(9,200)
Specialty Property | General Liability | Accident Years 2015 through 2018
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	(1,400)
Specialty Property | General Liability | Accident Years 2015 through 2019
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve			(1,800)
Specialty Property | General Liability | Accident Years 2010, 2014 and 2017
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve		(200)
Specialty Property | Property Lines
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve		(10,000)
Specialty Property | Property Lines | Accident Years 2015 through 2019
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	(3,200)		(2,800)
Specialty Property | Property Lines | Accident Years 2018 | Catastrophe
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve		(8,300)		(8,300)
Specialty Property | Property Lines | Accident Years 2016 Through 2018
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve		(1,700)		(9,200)
Farm, Ranch & Stable
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	(800)	(800)	(800)	(2,800)
Farm, Ranch & Stable | General Liability | Accident Years 2013, 2015 through 2017, and 2019
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	(100)
Farm, Ranch & Stable | General Liability | Accident Years 2013, 2015 through 2017
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve			(100)
Farm, Ranch & Stable | Property Lines
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve		(700)		(1,100)
Farm, Ranch & Stable | Property Lines | Accident Years 2016 through 2019
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve	$ (700)		$ (700)
Farm, Ranch & Stable | Property Lines | Accident Years 2018
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve		(200)		(200)
Farm, Ranch & Stable | Property Lines | Accident Years 2017 and 2018
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve		$ (500)		(900)
Farm, Ranch & Stable | Liability Lines | Accident Years 2013, 2016 and 2017
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Changes in prior year reserve				$ (1,700)

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Shareholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) Stockholder $ / shares shares	Jun. 30, 2019 $ / shares shares	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) Stockholder $ / shares shares	Jun. 30, 2019 $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Equity [Line Items]
Dividend payable, per share | $ / shares	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.25
Accrued dividends | $	$ 0.5		$ 0.5		$ 0.3
Ordinary Shares A
Equity [Line Items]
Shares repurchased | shares	0	0	4,724	27,028
Number of shareholders | Stockholder	205		205
Ordinary Shares B
Equity [Line Items]
Shares repurchased | shares	0	0	0	0
Number of shareholders | Stockholder	4		4

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Information with Respect to A Ordinary Shares that were Surrendered or Repurchased (Detail) - Ordinary Shares A - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Total Number of Shares Purchased		0	0	4,724	27,028
Average Price Paid Per Share				$ 30.14	$ 35.07
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program				0	0
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
January 1-31, 2020
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Total Number of Shares Purchased	[1],[2]			3,124
Average Price Paid Per Share	[1]			$ 29.63
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program	[1]			0
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs	[1]	0		$ 0
February 1-29, 2020
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Total Number of Shares Purchased	[1],[2]			1,600
Average Price Paid Per Share	[1]			$ 31.13
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program	[1]			0
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs	[1]	$ 0		$ 0
January 1-31, 2019
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Total Number of Shares Purchased	[1],[2]				7,945
Average Price Paid Per Share	[1]				$ 36.23
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program	[1]				0
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs	[1]		0		$ 0
February 1-28, 2019
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Total Number of Shares Purchased	[1],[2]				19,083
Average Price Paid Per Share	[1]				$ 34.59
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program	[1]				0
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs	[1]		$ 0		$ 0

[1] Based on settlement date.

[2] Surrendered by employees as payment of taxes withheld on the vesting of restricted stock.

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Schedule of Dividends Declared (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands										6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 07, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Feb. 09, 2020	Jun. 28, 2019	Jun. 02, 2019	Mar. 29, 2019	Feb. 10, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Approval Date			Jun. 07, 2020		Feb. 09, 2020		Jun. 02, 2019		Feb. 10, 2019
Record Date			Jun. 23, 2020		Mar. 24, 2020		Jun. 21, 2019		Mar. 22, 2019
Payment Date			Jun. 30, 2020		Mar. 31, 2020		Jun. 28, 2019		Mar. 29, 2019
Payment of dividends		$ 3,545		$ 3,539		$ 3,525		$ 3,521		$ 7,299	$ 7,156
Unvested Shares, Net of Forfeitures
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Approval Date										Various	Various
Record Date										Various	Various
Payment Date										Various	Various
Payment of dividends	[1]									$ 215	$ 110

[1] Represents dividends declared on unvested shares, net of forfeitures.

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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2020	May 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Fox Paine Funds
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Company's total voting power			77.50%		77.50%
FM Entities
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Company's total voting power			4.80%		4.80%
Fox Paine Entities
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Minimum voting power required to nominate Directors			25.00%		25.00%
Fox Paine and Company
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Elimination of reimbursable expenses	$ 550,000
Increase in management fee	$ 550,000
Management fees			$ 800,000	$ 500,000	$ 1,400,000	$ 1,000,000.0
Prepaid management fees			$ 400,000		$ 400,000		$ 1,400,000
Advisory services fees estimated		$ 2,000,000.0

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitment to purchase alternative investment		$ 10,000	$ 50,000	$ 50,000
Future Funding Commitments	$ 31,214	$ 31,720
European Non-Performing Loan Fund, LP
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Funded commitment amount	35,800
Distressed Debt Fund, LP
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Funded commitment amount	33,000
Unfunded Commitments | European Non-Performing Loan Fund, LP
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Future Funding Commitments	14,200
Unfunded Commitments | Distressed Debt Fund, LP
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Future Funding Commitments	$ 17,000

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Share-Based Compensation Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options awarded	0	0	0	0
Unvested stock options forfeited	0	0	0	0
Restricted Stock | Key Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted	0	0	0	36,180
Weighted average fair value per share				$ 35.82
Shares vested				9,063
Stock options, vested and expected to vest		27,117		27,117
Restricted Stock | Key Employees | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche 1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested on each anniversary of the grant date				16.50%
Vesting date				Jan. 01, 2020
Restricted Stock | Key Employees | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche 2
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested on each anniversary of the grant date				16.50%
Vesting date				Jan. 01, 2021
Restricted Stock | Key Employees | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche 3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested on each anniversary of the grant date				17.00%
Vesting date				Jan. 01, 2022
Restricted Stock | Key Employees | Vesting Schedule Two
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested on each anniversary of the grant date				100.00%
Vesting date				Mar. 15, 2022
Percentage of stock award subject to vesting				50.00%
Restricted Stock | Non Employee Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted	28,482	15,544	51,609	31,386
Weighted average fair value per share	$ 23.70	$ 30.96	$ 26.16	$ 30.67
Restricted Stock Units | Key Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted	0	175,498	161,238	175,498
Weighted average fair value per share		$ 30.18	$ 30.32	$ 30.18
Shares vested			3,375
Vesting year			3 years
Restricted Stock Units | Key Employees | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche 1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested on each anniversary of the grant date			10.00%	10.00%
Vesting date			Jun. 18, 2021	Jun. 18, 2021
Restricted Stock Units | Key Employees | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche 2
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested on each anniversary of the grant date			20.00%	20.00%
Vesting date			Jun. 18, 2022	Jun. 18, 2022
Restricted Stock Units | Key Employees | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche 3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested on each anniversary of the grant date			30.00%	30.00%
Vesting date			Jun. 18, 2023	Jun. 18, 2023
Restricted Stock Units | Key Employees | Vesting Schedule Two
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options, vested and expected to vest	90,906		90,906
Percentage of shares vested on each anniversary of the grant date			100.00%
Vesting date			Mar. 15, 2023
Percentage of stock award subject to vesting			50.00%
Restricted Stock Units | Key Employees | Vesting Schedule One
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options, vested and expected to vest	66,957		66,957
Restricted Stock Units | Key Employees | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche 4
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested on each anniversary of the grant date			40.00%	40.00%
Vesting date			Jun. 18, 2024	Jun. 18, 2024
Restricted Stock Units | Key Employees | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche 5
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested on each anniversary of the grant date			16.50%
Vesting date			Jan. 01, 2021
Restricted Stock Units | Key Employees | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche 6
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested on each anniversary of the grant date			16.50%
Vesting date			Jan. 01, 2022
Restricted Stock Units | Key Employees | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche 7
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares vested on each anniversary of the grant date			17.00%
Vesting date			Jan. 01, 2023

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Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income (loss)		$ 37,551	$ 14,663	$ (7,027)	$ 34,263
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic		14,275,500	14,187,276	14,262,525	14,170,689
Net income (loss) per share	[1]	$ 2.63	$ 1.03	$ (0.49)	$ 2.42
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted		14,389,400	14,331,286	14,262,525	14,324,614
Net income (loss) per share	[1]	$ 2.61	$ 1.02	$ (0.49)	$ 2.39

[1] For the six months ended June 30, 2020, weighted average shares outstanding – basic was used to calculate diluted earnings per share due to a net loss for the period.

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Reconciliation of Weighted Average Shares for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Reconciliation Of Basic Weighted Average Shares To Diluted Weighted Average Shares [Line Items]
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share	14,275,500	14,187,276	14,262,525	14,170,689
Weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share	14,389,400	14,331,286	14,262,525	14,324,614
Restricted Stock
Reconciliation Of Basic Weighted Average Shares To Diluted Weighted Average Shares [Line Items]
Non-vested restricted stock, units and options	14,112	21,293	0	17,783
Restricted Stock Units
Reconciliation Of Basic Weighted Average Shares To Diluted Weighted Average Shares [Line Items]
Non-vested restricted stock, units and options	24,293	117	0	949
Stock Options
Reconciliation Of Basic Weighted Average Shares To Diluted Weighted Average Shares [Line Items]
Non-vested restricted stock, units and options	75,495	122,600	0	135,193

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Earning Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Incremental shares included in calculation of diluted EPS			14,408,907
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share	570,332	500,000	566,957	500,000
Restricted Stock Diluted
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Non-vested restricted stock, units and options			15,195
Restricted Stock Units Diluted
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Non-vested restricted stock, units and options			29,691
Stock Options Diluted
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Non-vested restricted stock, units and options			101,496

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Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable business segments managed	4

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Summary of Business Segment Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenues:
Gross written premiums		$ 164,549	$ 179,321	$ 320,273	$ 321,522
Net written premiums		147,264	159,069	286,376	282,485
Net earned premiums		141,847	128,201	286,315	250,290
Other income (loss)		744	522	912	1,010
Total revenues		142,591	128,723	287,227	251,300
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		67,297	70,075	144,944	128,396
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		53,578	50,534	109,990	100,277
Income from segments		21,716	8,114	32,293	22,627
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income (loss)		(2,359)	13,826	7,770	21,045
Net realized investment gains (losses)		38,507	3,590	(29,655)	13,980
Other income		22		19
Corporate and other operating expenses		(8,618)	(4,639)	(12,841)	(7,844)
Interest expense		(4,712)	(5,042)	(9,577)	(10,065)
Income (loss) before income taxes		44,556	15,849	(11,991)	39,743
Income tax expense (benefit)		(7,005)	(1,186)	4,964	(5,480)
Net income (loss)		37,551	14,663	(7,027)	34,263
Total assets		2,113,148	2,015,472	2,113,148	2,015,472	$ 2,075,885
Segment Assets
Unallocated Items:
Total assets		1,374,771	1,415,626	1,374,771	1,415,626
Corporate Assets
Unallocated Items:
Total assets		738,377	599,846	738,377	599,846
Commercial Specialty
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	[1]	87,297	77,079	168,128	141,292
Net written premiums	[1]	77,880	67,107	150,363	122,277
Net earned premiums	[1]	69,728	56,705	137,442	112,346
Other income (loss)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Total revenues	[1]	69,728	56,705	137,442	112,346
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses	[1]	28,877	32,691	66,312	54,342
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses	[1]	26,516	22,890	52,509	45,702
Income from segments	[1]	14,335	1,124	18,621	12,302
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income (loss)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Net realized investment gains (losses)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Other income	[1]	0		0
Corporate and other operating expenses	[1]	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	[1]	0	0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	[1]	0	0	0	0
Income tax expense (benefit)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Total assets	[1]	0	0	0	0
Commercial Specialty | Segment Assets
Unallocated Items:
Total assets	[1]	753,310	698,466	753,310	698,466
Commercial Specialty | Corporate Assets
Unallocated Items:
Total assets	[1]	0	0	0	0
Specialty Property
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	[1]	37,978	46,486	73,221	86,160
Net written premiums	[1]	33,075	39,828	63,082	73,040
Net earned premiums	[1]	33,543	35,567	67,759	70,186
Other income (loss)	[1]	429	498	856	941
Total revenues	[1]	33,972	36,065	68,615	71,127
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses	[1]	13,691	11,111	31,189	31,614
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses	[1]	13,761	14,939	27,993	29,592
Income from segments	[1]	6,520	10,015	9,433	9,921
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income (loss)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Net realized investment gains (losses)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Other income	[1]	0		0
Corporate and other operating expenses	[1]	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	[1]	0	0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	[1]	0	0	0	0
Income tax expense (benefit)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Total assets	[1]	0	0	0	0
Specialty Property | Segment Assets
Unallocated Items:
Total assets	[1]	203,561	230,351	203,561	230,351
Specialty Property | Corporate Assets
Unallocated Items:
Total assets	[1]	0	0	0	0
Farm, Ranch & Stable
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	[1]	23,222	23,697	45,355	44,462
Net written premiums	[1]	20,257	20,075	39,362	37,567
Net earned premiums	[1]	19,030	17,350	37,713	34,472
Other income (loss)	[1]	36	32	72	62
Total revenues	[1]	19,066	17,382	37,785	34,534
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses	[1]	13,439	13,126	23,049	21,264
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses	[1]	7,606	7,345	15,244	14,627
Income from segments	[1]	(1,979)	(3,089)	(508)	(1,357)
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income (loss)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Net realized investment gains (losses)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Other income	[1]	0		0
Corporate and other operating expenses	[1]	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	[1]	0	0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	[1]	0	0	0	0
Income tax expense (benefit)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Total assets	[1]	0	0	0	0
Farm, Ranch & Stable | Segment Assets
Unallocated Items:
Total assets	[1]	140,658	140,154	140,658	140,154
Farm, Ranch & Stable | Corporate Assets
Unallocated Items:
Total assets	[1]	0	0	0	0
Reinsurance Operations
Revenues:
Gross written premiums	[2]	16,052	32,059	33,569	49,608
Net written premiums	[2]	16,052	32,059	33,569	49,601
Net earned premiums	[2]	19,546	18,579	43,401	33,286
Other income (loss)	[2]	279	(8)	(16)	7
Total revenues	[2]	19,825	18,571	43,385	33,293
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses	[2]	11,290	13,147	24,394	21,176
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses	[2]	5,695	5,360	14,244	10,356
Income from segments	[2]	2,840	64	4,747	1,761
Unallocated Items:
Net investment income (loss)	[2]	0	0	0	0
Net realized investment gains (losses)	[2]	0	0	0	0
Other income	[2]	0		0
Corporate and other operating expenses	[2]	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	[2]	0	0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	[2]	0	0	0	0
Income tax expense (benefit)	[2]	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	[2]	0	0	0	0
Total assets	[2]	0	0	0	0
Reinsurance Operations | Segment Assets
Unallocated Items:
Total assets	[2]	277,242	346,655	277,242	346,655
Reinsurance Operations | Corporate Assets
Unallocated Items:
Total assets	[2]	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

[1] Includes business ceded to the Company’s Reinsurance Operations.  This quota share agreement was cancelled effective January 1, 2018.

[2] External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Provided in Connection with Outstanding Debt of Subsidiaries - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
GBLI Holdings, LLC
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in subsidiary	100.00%

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Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
ASSETS
Total investments		$ 1,535,763		$ 1,563,542
Cash and cash equivalents		76,393		44,271	$ 56,215		$ 99,497
Investments in subsidiaries		0		0
Due from subsidiaries and affiliates		0		0
Notes receivable – affiliate		0		0
Interest receivable – affiliate		0		0
Premiums receivable, net		125,300		118,035
Reinsurance receivables, net		91,089		83,938
Funds held by ceding insurers		47,820		48,580
Federal income taxes receivable		5,511		10,989
Deferred federal income taxes		33,967		31,077
Deferred acquisition costs		70,119		70,677
Intangible assets		21,227		21,491
Goodwill		6,521		6,521
Prepaid reinsurance premiums		15,854		16,716
Receivable for securities sold		21,252
Other assets		62,332		60,048
Total assets		2,113,148		2,075,885	2,015,472
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses		651,073	$ 639,468	630,181	608,773	$ 645,959	680,031
Unearned premiums		314,061		314,861
Ceded balances payable		23,660		20,404
Payable for securities purchased		0		850
Contingent commissions		8,676		11,928
Debt		297,730		296,640
Notes payable – affiliates		0		0
Accrued interest payable – affiliates		0		0
Other liabilities		82,754		74,212
Total liabilities		1,377,954		1,349,076
Shareholders’ equity
Total shareholders’ equity		735,194		726,809	694,512
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		2,113,148		2,075,885
Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor) | Reportable Legal Entities
ASSETS
Total investments		252,209		44,468
Cash and cash equivalents		7,361		977	132		2,221
Investments in subsidiaries		1,003,701		1,218,491
Due from subsidiaries and affiliates		(110)		(3,612)
Notes receivable – affiliate		0		0
Interest receivable – affiliate		0		0
Premiums receivable, net		0		0
Reinsurance receivables, net		0		0
Funds held by ceding insurers		0		0
Federal income taxes receivable		0		0
Deferred federal income taxes		0		0
Deferred acquisition costs		0		0
Intangible assets		0		0
Goodwill		0		0
Prepaid reinsurance premiums		0		0
Receivable for securities sold		0
Other assets		17,950		9,394
Total assets		1,281,111		1,269,718
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses		0		0
Unearned premiums		0		0
Ceded balances payable		0		0
Payable for securities purchased				0
Contingent commissions		0		0
Debt		0		0
Notes payable – affiliates		520,498		520,498
Accrued interest payable – affiliates		20,764		20,343
Other liabilities		4,655		2,068
Total liabilities		545,917		542,909
Shareholders’ equity
Total shareholders’ equity		735,194		726,809
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		1,281,111		1,269,718
GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor) | Reportable Legal Entities
ASSETS
Total investments		189,461		257,317
Cash and cash equivalents		3,043		2,663	353		26,039
Investments in subsidiaries		395,644		355,777
Due from subsidiaries and affiliates		(5,588)		(3,965)
Notes receivable – affiliate		98,549		80,049
Interest receivable – affiliate		5,557		5,014
Premiums receivable, net		0		0
Reinsurance receivables, net		0		0
Funds held by ceding insurers		0		0
Federal income taxes receivable		9,961		14,197
Deferred federal income taxes		35,828		31,833
Deferred acquisition costs		0		0
Intangible assets		0		0
Goodwill		0		0
Prepaid reinsurance premiums		0		0
Receivable for securities sold		0
Other assets		20,335		12,622
Total assets		752,790		755,507
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses		0		0
Unearned premiums		0		0
Ceded balances payable		0		0
Payable for securities purchased				0
Contingent commissions		0		0
Debt		304,587		303,629
Notes payable – affiliates		0		0
Accrued interest payable – affiliates		0		0
Other liabilities		25,989		17,600
Total liabilities		330,576		321,229
Shareholders’ equity
Total shareholders’ equity		422,214		434,278
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		752,790		755,507
Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries)
ASSETS
Total investments	[1]	1,094,093		1,261,757
Cash and cash equivalents	[1]	65,989		40,631	$ 55,730		$ 71,237
Investments in subsidiaries	[1]	422,214		434,278
Due from subsidiaries and affiliates	[1]	5,698		7,577
Notes receivable – affiliate	[1]	445,498		445,498
Interest receivable – affiliate	[1]	17,259		17,258
Premiums receivable, net	[1]	125,300		118,035
Reinsurance receivables, net	[1]	91,089		83,938
Funds held by ceding insurers	[1]	47,820		48,580
Federal income taxes receivable	[1]	(4,450)		(3,208)
Deferred federal income taxes	[1]	(1,861)		(756)
Deferred acquisition costs	[1]	70,119		70,677
Intangible assets	[1]	21,227		21,491
Goodwill	[1]	6,521		6,521
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	[1]	15,854		16,716
Receivable for securities sold	[1]	21,252
Other assets	[1]	30,904		45,021
Total assets	[1]	2,474,526		2,614,014
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	[1]	651,073		630,181
Unearned premiums	[1]	314,061		314,861
Ceded balances payable	[1]	23,660		20,404
Payable for securities purchased	[1]			850
Contingent commissions	[1]	8,676		11,928
Debt	[1]	0		0
Notes payable – affiliates	[1]	23,549		5,049
Accrued interest payable – affiliates	[1]	2,052		1,929
Other liabilities	[1]	52,110		54,544
Total liabilities	[1]	1,075,181		1,039,746
Shareholders’ equity
Total shareholders’ equity	[1]	1,399,345		1,574,268
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	[1]	2,474,526		2,614,014
Consolidation Adjustments
ASSETS
Total investments	[2]	0		0
Cash and cash equivalents	[2]	0		0
Investments in subsidiaries	[2]	(1,821,559)		(2,008,546)
Due from subsidiaries and affiliates	[2]	0		0
Notes receivable – affiliate	[2]	(544,047)		(525,547)
Interest receivable – affiliate	[2]	(22,816)		(22,272)
Premiums receivable, net	[2]	0		0
Reinsurance receivables, net	[2]	0		0
Funds held by ceding insurers	[2]	0		0
Federal income taxes receivable	[2]	0		0
Deferred federal income taxes	[2]	0		0
Deferred acquisition costs	[2]	0		0
Intangible assets	[2]	0		0
Goodwill	[2]	0		0
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	[2]	0		0
Receivable for securities sold	[2]	0
Other assets	[2]	(6,857)		(6,989)
Total assets	[2]	(2,395,279)		(2,563,354)
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	[2]	0		0
Unearned premiums	[2]	0		0
Ceded balances payable	[2]	0		0
Payable for securities purchased	[2]			0
Contingent commissions	[2]	0		0
Debt	[2]	(6,857)		(6,989)
Notes payable – affiliates	[2]	(544,047)		(525,547)
Accrued interest payable – affiliates	[2]	(22,816)		(22,272)
Other liabilities	[2]	0		0
Total liabilities	[2]	(573,720)		(554,808)
Shareholders’ equity
Total shareholders’ equity	[2]	(1,821,559)		(2,008,546)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	[2]	$ (2,395,279)		$ (2,563,354)

[1] Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

[2] Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

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Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Revenues:
Net earned premiums		$ 141,847	$ 128,201	$ 286,315	$ 250,290
Net investment income (loss)		(2,359)	13,826	7,770	21,045
Net realized investment gains (losses)		38,507	3,590	(29,655)	13,980
Other income		766	522	931	1,010
Total revenues		178,761	146,139	265,361	286,325
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		67,297	70,075	144,944	128,396
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		53,578	50,534	109,990	100,277
Corporate and other operating expenses		8,618	4,639	12,841	7,844
Interest expense		4,712	5,042	9,577	10,065
Income (loss) before income taxes		44,556	15,849	(11,991)	39,743
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries		0	0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes		44,556	15,849	(11,991)	39,743
Income tax expense (benefit)		7,005	1,186	(4,964)	5,480
Net income (loss)		37,551	14,663	(7,027)	34,263
Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor) | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenues:
Net earned premiums		0	0	0	0
Net investment income (loss)		800	729	598	1,371
Net realized investment gains (losses)		1,857	406	(2,746)	399
Other income		0	0	0	0
Total revenues		2,657	1,135	(2,148)	1,770
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		0	0	0	0
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		0	0	0	0
Corporate and other operating expenses		4,969	1,657	6,142	2,986
Interest expense		277	277	553	551
Income (loss) before income taxes		(2,589)	(799)	(8,843)	(1,767)
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries		40,140	15,462	1,816	36,030
Income (loss) before income taxes		37,551	14,663	(7,027)	34,263
Income tax expense (benefit)		0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)		37,551	14,663	(7,027)	34,263
GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor) | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenues:
Net earned premiums		0	0	0	0
Net investment income (loss)		(10,583)	5,020	(8,512)	2,945
Net realized investment gains (losses)		23,484	(582)	(40,707)	11,494
Other income		0	2	19	30
Total revenues		12,901	4,440	(49,200)	14,469
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses		0	0	0	0
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses		0	0	0	0
Corporate and other operating expenses		3,527	2,681	6,481	4,247
Interest expense		4,637	4,961	9,436	9,918
Income (loss) before income taxes		4,737	(3,202)	(65,117)	304
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries		22,683	7,005	32,821	14,898
Income (loss) before income taxes		27,420	3,803	(32,296)	15,202
Income tax expense (benefit)		1,632	(1,503)	(12,431)	(163)
Net income (loss)		25,788	5,306	(19,865)	15,365
Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries)
Revenues:
Net earned premiums	[1]	141,847	128,201	286,315	250,290
Net investment income (loss)	[1]	7,690	8,366	16,227	17,305
Net realized investment gains (losses)	[1]	13,166	3,766	13,798	2,087
Other income	[1]	766	520	912	980
Total revenues	[1]	163,469	140,853	317,252	270,662
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses	[1]	67,297	70,075	144,944	128,396
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses	[1]	53,578	50,534	109,990	100,277
Corporate and other operating expenses	[1]	122	301	218	611
Interest expense	[1]	64	93	131	172
Income (loss) before income taxes	[1]	42,408	19,850	61,969	41,206
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	[1]	25,788	5,306	(19,865)	15,365
Income (loss) before income taxes	[1]	68,196	25,156	42,104	56,571
Income tax expense (benefit)	[1]	5,373	2,689	7,467	5,643
Net income (loss)	[1]	62,823	22,467	34,637	50,928
Consolidation Adjustments
Revenues:
Net earned premiums	[2]	0	0	0	0
Net investment income (loss)	[2]	(266)	(289)	(543)	(576)
Net realized investment gains (losses)	[2]	0	0	0	0
Other income	[2]	0	0	0	0
Total revenues	[2]	(266)	(289)	(543)	(576)
Losses and Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses	[2]	0	0	0	0
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses	[2]	0	0	0	0
Corporate and other operating expenses	[2]	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	[2]	(266)	(289)	(543)	(576)
Income (loss) before income taxes	[2]	0	0	0	0
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	[2]	(88,611)	(27,773)	(14,772)	(66,293)
Income (loss) before income taxes	[2]	(88,611)	(27,773)	(14,772)	(66,293)
Income tax expense (benefit)	[2]	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	[2]	$ (88,611)	$ (27,773)	$ (14,772)	$ (66,293)

[1] Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

[2] Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

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Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)		$ 37,551	$ 14,663	$ (7,027)	$ 34,263
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)		33,229	18,677	31,196	39,462
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		0	0	0	0
Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)		0	(1)	0	(2)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		(9,388)	(3,740)	(11,101)	(1,818)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)		1,292	(63)	(11)	131
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		25,133	14,873	20,084	37,773
Comprehensive income, net of tax		62,684	29,536	13,057	72,036
Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor) | Reportable Legal Entities
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)		37,551	14,663	(7,027)	34,263
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)		1,632	221	1,632	880
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		23,501	15,220	18,452	37,454
Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)			0		0
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		0	(568)	0	(561)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)		0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		25,133	14,873	20,084	37,773
Comprehensive income, net of tax		62,684	29,536	13,057	72,036
GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor) | Reportable Legal Entities
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)		25,788	5,306	(19,865)	15,365
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)		(64)	(480)	792	1,567
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		4,402	9,165	7,047	19,490
Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)			0		0
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		(37)	(159)	(37)	243
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)		0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		4,301	8,526	7,802	21,300
Comprehensive income, net of tax		30,089	13,832	(12,063)	36,665
Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries)
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	[1]	62,823	22,467	34,637	50,928
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)	[1]	31,661	18,936	28,772	37,015
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated subsidiaries	[1]	4,301	8,526	7,802	21,300
Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	[1]		(1)		(2)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	[1]	(9,351)	(3,013)	(11,064)	(1,500)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)	[1]	1,292	(63)	(11)	131
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	[1]	27,903	24,385	25,499	56,944
Comprehensive income, net of tax	[1]	90,726	46,852	60,136	107,872
Consolidation Adjustments
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	[2]	(88,611)	(27,773)	(14,772)	(66,293)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)	[2]	0	0	0	0
Equity in other comprehensive income of unconsolidated subsidiaries	[2]	(32,204)	(32,911)	(33,301)	(78,244)
Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	[2]		0		0
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	[2]	0	0	0	0
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)	[2]	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	[2]	(32,204)	(32,911)	(33,301)	(78,244)
Comprehensive income, net of tax	[2]	$ (120,815)	$ (60,684)	$ (48,073)	$ (144,537)

[1] Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

[2] Includes Parent co-obligor and subsidiary co-obligor consolidating adjustments

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Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities		$ 52,410	$ (3,135)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities		427,111	569,529
Proceeds from sale of equity securities		378,915	167,028
Proceeds from maturity of fixed maturities		15,651	95,994
Proceeds from other invested assets		623	2,349
Amounts paid in connection with derivatives		(20,060)	(8,022)
Purchases of fixed maturities		(457,841)	(573,878)
Purchases of equity securities		(358,085)	(284,984)
Purchases of other invested assets		(297)	(3,500)
Net cash used for investing activities		(13,983)	(35,484)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings (repayments) under margin borrowing facility		958	3,409
Issuance of note to affiliates		0
Dividends paid to shareholders		(7,120)	(7,125)
Dividends from subsidiary		0
Purchases of A ordinary shares		(143)	(947)
Net cash used for financing activities		(6,305)	(4,663)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		32,122	(43,282)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		44,271	99,497
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		76,393	56,215
Global Indemnity Limited (Parent co-obligor) | Reportable Legal Entities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities		(12,069)	1,521
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities		475	48,393
Proceeds from sale of equity securities		69,502	3,600
Proceeds from maturity of fixed maturities		0	0
Proceeds from other invested assets		500	2,349
Amounts paid in connection with derivatives		0	0
Purchases of fixed maturities		(167,316)	(10,548)
Purchases of equity securities		(103,445)	(39,332)
Purchases of other invested assets		0	0
Net cash used for investing activities		(200,284)	4,462
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings (repayments) under margin borrowing facility		0	0
Issuance of note to affiliates		0
Dividends paid to shareholders		(7,120)	(7,125)
Dividends from subsidiary		226,000
Purchases of A ordinary shares		(143)	(947)
Net cash used for financing activities		218,737	(8,072)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		6,384	(2,089)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		977	2,221
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		7,361	132
GBLI Holdings, LLC (Subsidiary co-obligor) | Reportable Legal Entities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities		(1,380)	(14,207)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities		18,125	101,584
Proceeds from sale of equity securities		309,413	163,428
Proceeds from maturity of fixed maturities		0	0
Proceeds from other invested assets		123	0
Amounts paid in connection with derivatives		(20,060)	(8,022)
Purchases of fixed maturities		(33,362)	(22,726)
Purchases of equity securities		(254,640)	(245,652)
Purchases of other invested assets		(297)	(3,500)
Net cash used for investing activities		19,302	(14,888)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings (repayments) under margin borrowing facility		958	3,409
Issuance of note to affiliates		(18,500)
Dividends paid to shareholders		0	0
Dividends from subsidiary		0
Purchases of A ordinary shares		0	0
Net cash used for financing activities		(17,542)	3,409
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		380	(25,686)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		2,663	26,039
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		3,043	353
Other Global Indemnity Limited Subsidiaries and Eliminations (non-co-obligor subsidiaries)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	[1]	65,859	9,551
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities	[1]	408,511	419,552
Proceeds from sale of equity securities	[1]	0	0
Proceeds from maturity of fixed maturities	[1]	15,651	95,994
Proceeds from other invested assets	[1]	0	0
Amounts paid in connection with derivatives	[1]	0	0
Purchases of fixed maturities	[1]	(257,163)	(540,604)
Purchases of equity securities	[1]	0	0
Purchases of other invested assets	[1]	0	0
Net cash used for investing activities	[1]	166,999	(25,058)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings (repayments) under margin borrowing facility	[1]	0	0
Issuance of note to affiliates	[1]	18,500
Dividends paid to shareholders	[1]	0	0
Dividends from subsidiary	[1]	(226,000)
Purchases of A ordinary shares	[1]	0	0
Net cash used for financing activities	[1]	(207,500)	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	[1]	25,358	(15,507)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	[1]	40,631	71,237
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	[1]	$ 65,989	$ 55,730

[1] Includes all other subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Limited and eliminations

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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) - 7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045 - USD ($) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subordinated notes interest percentage		7.75%	7.75%
Subordinated Notes due date		2045	2045
Debt instrument, redemption description		In July 2020, the Company notified the Trustee of the 7.75% Subordinated Notes due 2045 (“2045 Notes”) that it has elected to redeem the entire $100 million in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2045 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2045 Notes redeemed to, but not including, the Redemption Date of August 15, 2020.
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subordinated notes interest percentage	7.75%
Subordinated Notes due date	2045
Redemption of aggregate principal amount	$ 100
Redemption date	Aug. 15, 2020