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A.M. Best has affirmed the issuer credit rating of “bbb” of Fairfax (US) Inc. (incorporated in Delaware), a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) (Toronto, Canada.) The outlook for the rating is stable.

Fairfax (US) Inc.’s rating reflects its position as an intermediate holding company in the Fairfax organization and the implicit and explicit benefits of being part of the Fairfax enterprise. Fairfax (US) Inc. is a holding company through which Fairfax owns the majority of its U.S.-based operating subsidiaries. In 2014, Fairfax (US) Inc. issued senior notes, which are fully guaranteed by Fairfax. Fairfax (US) Inc.’s and Fairfax’s financial leverage and coverage measures remain within A.M. Best’s guidelines for the assigned rating. A.M. Best’s ratings on Fairfax and its other subsidiaries remain unchanged.

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Contacts:

A.M. Best
Darian Ryan, CPA, 908-439-2200, ext. 5449
Senior Financial Analyst
darian.ryan@ambest.com
or
Michael Lagomarsino, CFA, FRM, 908-439-2200, ext. 5810
Vice President
michael.lagomarsino@ambest.com
or
Christopher Sharkey, 908-439-2200, ext. 5159
Manager, Public Relations
christopher.sharkey@ambest.com
or
Jim Peavy, 908-439-2200, ext. 5644
Assistant Vice President, Public Relations
james.peavy@ambest.com

Source: A.M. Best Company, Inc.