Odyssey Re launches A&H unit

Fairfax Financial subsidiary Odyssey Re has launched an accident and health (A&H) reinsurance initiative.

Paul Skrtich will serve as senior vice president and head of A&H, reporting to Brian Quinn, chief executive officer of OdysseyRe’s North America division.

Skrtich most recently served as chief actuary at Equinox Management, where he managed an excess medical reinsurance facility and underwrote a variety of specialty A&H products.

“Establishing a dedicated Accident & Health reinsurance unit provides us with a great opportunity to enhance our product offering and participate in this important market segment,” said Brian Young, chief executive officer, Odyssey Re. “We are excited about the growth potential in this area and are fortunate to have Paul lead this effort for us.”