OdysseyRe is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fairfax. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, it underwrites treaty and facultative reinsurance as well as specialty insurance business on a global basis, with principal locations in the United States, Toronto, London, Paris, Singapore and Latin America. In 2010, OdysseyRe's net premiums written were US$1,853.8 million. At year-end, the company had shareholders' equity of US$3,749.3 million and there were over 730 employees.
OdysseyRe operates through its subsidiaries Odyssey Reinsurance Company, Hudson Insurance Company, Hudson Specialty Insurance Company, Newline Underwriting Management Limited, OdysseyRe's managing agent at Lloyd's, Newline Insurance Company Limited, Newline Asia Services Pte. Ltd. and Odyssey America Reinsurance Corporation Escritório de Representação no Brasil Ltda.
Odyssey is led by the President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Brian Young. Brian has been with Fairfax since 1996.
Head Office
300 First Stamford Place
Stamford, CT 06902
U.S.A.
Tel: 203-977-8000
Fax: 203-356-0196
See www.odysseyre.com for more information about OdysseyRe and its subsidiaries.
Ratings
The insurance operating subsidiaries of OdysseyRe have a financial strength rating of “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best and “A-” (Strong) by S&P.