Global Indemnity Group, LLC Names Jessica Buss Chief Executive Officer
Key Highlights
- ➤Jessica Buss appointed GBLI CEO, succeeding Joseph W. “Jay” Brown
- ➤Buss previously doubled GuideOne premiums and built a $400 million E&S business
- ➤Katalyx expanding into excess and surplus lines managing general agencies
- ➤GBLI’s five insurance carriers retain “A” ratings from AM Best
- ➤Kaleidoscope AI-enabled underwriting platform rolling out to agency partners
Expert Statements
Saul Fox, Founder and Chairman of GBLI; founder and CEO of Fox Paine & Company
“GBLI built what most specialty insurers can only buy or borrow: proprietary underwriting technology, a national agency network and five A-rated carriers behind every policy we write. A platform like that demands a builder, and Jessica builds. She took GuideOne past $1 billion in premium and created a $400 million E&S business along the way. She knows how to make money in specialty casualty, how to attract first-rate talent and how to use technology to grow faster and run leaner than the competition. That is the leader GBLI needs to turn its platform into a far larger franchise. I thank Jay Brown for his vision, his service and his support of this transition.”
Joseph W. “Jay” Brown, Former CEO of GBLI
“Four years ago, Saul Fox asked me to move from GBLI’s Board to the CEO’s office and prepare GBLI for a market that rewards disciplined underwriting backed by competitive technology as AI tools mature. With Kaleidoscope now rolling out to our agency partners, Jessica takes over at the right time. As a shareholder, I am confident GBLI has a strong, profitable growth path ahead.”
Jessica E. Buss, CEO of GBLI, Katalyx Holdings LLC and Belmont Holdings GX, Inc.
“GBLI has what matters most in specialty insurance: disciplined underwriting, strong carriers, deep agency relationships and technology built for this market’s future. My job is to build on it. I look forward to working with our team, our agents and our partners to make GBLI one of the leading specialty franchises in the country. I also thank Jay for his leadership and for his help with this transition.”
WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Global Indemnity Group, LLC (NASDAQ: GBLI) (“GBLI” or the “Company”) today appointed Jessica E. Buss Chief Executive Officer of GBLI and of its two operating platforms, Katalyx Holdings LLC and Belmont Holdings GX, Inc., effective immediately. Ms. Buss joined GBLI’s Board on October 26, 2026, and remains a director. She succeeds Joseph W. “Jay” Brown, GBLI’s chief executive officer since 2022.
Ms. Buss spent most of her career building specialty insurance businesses. As CEO of GuideOne Insurance, she doubled premiums. She also led Argo Group and Open Lending as CEO. At Open Lending, she also served as Chairman of the Board and chaired its Audit Committee prior to becoming CEO. Earlier, as COO and CFO of Rockhill Insurance, she led its sale to State Auto Mutual for 1.6x book value, then ran State Auto Mutual’s $1.5 billion commercial and specialty division. She is a Certified Public Accountant and holds the NACD Directorship Certification.
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