Strategic review launched
Paul Rivett will continue in his role as COO at Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel
Specialty insurance lines to move to Crum & Forster and Hudson
Hartville Group provides pet insurance under several brand names
Suit alleged violations of U.S. federal securities laws between May 2003 and March 2006
Fairfax chairman show confidence
Filing with U.S. regulators shows that Prem Watsa, Fairfax and affiliated companies have boosted their holdings in Research In Motion to 5.12%
Thai Re deal expected to close in the second quarter
Acquisition is consistent with Fairfax’s ongoing interest in acquiring strong, established franchises from entrepreneurial founders, Watsa says
The improved profit was largely due to net gains on investments of $1.588 billion