Global Indemnity Group, LLC (GBLI) has announced the appointment of Jessica Buss to its Board of Directors, effective 26 October 2026.
Buss succeeds Bruce Lederman, who has retired from the Board after serving two tenures. He initially joined in 2015 and most recently chaired its Enterprise Risk Management Committee.
Saul Fox, founder and Chairman of GBLI and founder and CEO of Fox Paine & Company, whose affiliate is GBLI’s largest shareholder, commented, “Bruce has been a trusted adviser and valued colleague for many years.
“On behalf of the entire Board, we thank him for his wise counsel and lasting contributions to GBLI’s growth.”
Buss is a veteran insurance industry executive with expertise in building and leading specialty insurance businesses.
She has led specialty and E&S businesses as CEO of Argo Group and President & CEO of GuideOne Insurance.
Most recently, Buss served as CEO of Open Lending, a fintech MGU, where she also served as Chairman of the Board and chaired its Audit Committee before becoming CEO.
During her tenure at GuideOne, she grew premiums from approximately $400 million to more than $1 billion, including building a $400 million excess and surplus lines business.
Earlier in her career, she served as COO and CFO of Rockhill Insurance, where she helped lead its sale to State Auto at more than twice book value. She subsequently led State Auto’s $1.5 billion commercial and specialty division.
“Jessica builds insurance businesses,” said Fox. “She brings deep expertise in underwriting and excess and surplus lines, along with significant distribution relationships across the market. GBLI has a longstanding history of profitable growth as a ‘Main Street’ specialty and surplus lines insurer, and we are rolling out our Kaleidoscope technology platform and other new initiatives. We are delighted to welcome Jessica to the Board to help us build on that foundation.”
“GBLI’s financial strength, underwriting discipline and commitment to long-term growth make this an exciting opportunity,” added Buss. “I look forward to working with Saul, my fellow directors and the management team and to helping GBLI manage risk thoughtfully as it grows.”
