Global Indemnity (GBLI) 10-K 2019 FY Annual report

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

(1) Forms S-3

a. No. 333-225758 pertaining to the Global Indemnity Limited shelf registration for certain securities, and

b. Nos. 333-202804, 333-223546 and 333-225695 pertaining to the Global Indemnity Limited Share Incentive Plans;

(2) Forms S-8  

a. Nos. 333-125175, 333-122569, and 333-115178 pertaining to Global Indemnity Limited’s predecessor companies’ employee stock incentive plans, and

b. No. 333-196710 pertaining to the Global Indemnity Limited Share Incentive Plan;

of our reports dated March 6, 2020, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of Global Indemnity Limited and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Global Indemnity Limited included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Global Indemnity Limited for the year ended December 31, 2019.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

March 6, 2020