Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (FFHPF)
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited operates in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry of the Financial Services sector, headquartered in Toronto, ON, CA. The stock last traded at $17.75, down 0.03% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $396.9M. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 7.79, a net margin of 13.6%. Its beta of 0.84 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, a company established in 1951 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, operates as a diverse financial services and investment group. Globally, its primary activities encompass property and casualty insurance, reinsurance services, and comprehensive investment management, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, Asia, and other international markets. The company organizes its extensive business into three main divisions: Insurance and Reinsurance, Run-off, and Non-Insurance Companies. Within its insurance and reinsurance portfolio, Fairfax covers a broad array of risks. This includes safeguarding against property damage caused by events such as fire, explosions, natural disasters like earthquakes, windstorms, and floods, as well as industrial incidents like boiler explosions, machinery breakdowns, and construction defects. It also underwrites policies for automobiles, commercial and personal properties, and agricultural crops. Furthermore, the company offers a range of liability coverages, including workers' compensation, employer's liability, accident and health plans, medical malpractice, professional liability, and umbrella policies. Specialized insurance products include marine, aerospace, and surety risk coverage, alongside other general risks and liabilities. Beyond its core financial services, Fairfax Financial has significant interests in various non-insurance sectors through its subsidiaries. These ventures include retail operations, which feature the sale of home improvement items, toys, baby products, golf equipment, sports apparel and accessories, housewares, home décor, tableware, and gifts. The company also invests in other retail businesses and owns and manages holiday resorts. Its services extend to integrated travel and travel-related financial offerings, and it participates in the food industry by sourcing, processing, and distributing pulses and staple foods. Additionally, Fairfax is involved in creating, producing, and distributing entertainment content, providing pet medical insurance and related database services, and delivering media and marketing solutions. The company was originally incorporated as Markel Financial Holdings Limited, later changing its name to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited in 1987.
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