Leadership changes at Fairfax Insurance and Odyssey

Fairfax Financial Holdings has announced leadership updates effective January 1, 2025:

• Brian Young is now President of Fairfax Insurance Group, succeeding Andrew Barnard, who becomes Chairman.
• Carl Overy has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Odyssey, overseeing OdysseyRe, Hudson, and Newline.

“Brian and Andy have worked together for nearly 35 years, the last 28 at Fairfax. Our expansive global (re)insurance operations will benefit greatly from their collective oversight. Carl is a proven leader who has devoted more than two decades of his life to Odyssey. We have no doubt that Odyssey will scale new heights under his leadership in the years to come.” – Prem Watsa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fairfax.