TransRe Announces New CEO Of Insurance Subsidiary Fair American Insurance and Reinsurance Company

NEW YORK, N.Y., August 9, 2021 – TransRe has promoted Christopher O’Gwen to Chief Executive Officer of its US insurance subsidiary, Fair American Insurance and Reinsurance Company (FAIRCO).

Officer of its US insurance subsidiary, Fair American Insurance and Reinsurance Company (FAIRCO).

In his new role, he will lead FAIRCO’s continued growth in the property and casualty insurance markets.

FAIRCO will continue to focus on specialty insurance opportunities in both the admitted and E&S markets. In addition to its own underwriting operations, FAIRCO will continue to build partnerships with leading program administrators in the US.

Mr. O’Gwen joined TransRe in 2013 and has been involved in the creation and growth of FAIRCO since its inception. He was previously promoted to President in March 2020. In his new position, he will report to Ken Brandt, President & CEO of TransRe.

About TransRe
Established in 1977, TransRe is the brand name for Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (including Fair American Insurance and Reinsurance Company) . TransRe, wholly owned by Alleghany Corporation is a reinsurance organization headquartered in New York with operations worldwide. TransRe offers the capacity, expertise and creativity necessary to structure programs across the full spectrum of property and casualty risks. Please visit www.transre.com for more information