Overview
Description
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. is a diverse financial services company based in Canada. Primarily involved in property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, and investment management, Fairfax Financial operates globally. The company's insurance operations protect businesses and individuals from a variety of risks, while its reinsurance division supports insurers by helping manage large, unpredictable loss events. Fairfax’s investment management arm aims to create synergies across its insurance and reinsurance portfolios by strategically managing reserves and capital investments. Founded in 1985 by Prem Watsa, the company is renowned for its long-term value-oriented investment philosophy. Fairfax Financial significantly impacts sectors such as insurance, finance, and global investment, playing a crucial role in risk management and asset growth through financial engineering and market strategies. The firm's global presence and diversified approach provide stability and growth potential, contributing to its standing as a notable entity in the international financial landscape.
About
CEO
Mr. V. Prem Watsa
Employees
47040
Address
95 Wellington Street West
Suite 800
Toronto, M5J 2N7, ON
Canada
Suite 800
Toronto, M5J 2N7, ON
Canada
Phone
416 367 4941
Website
Instrument type
Common stock
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Country
Canada
MIC code
NEOE