Odyssey Re Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, providers of multi-line reinsurance and specialty insurance, have launched a new accident and health (“A&H”) reinsurance initiative with the appointment of Paul Skrtich.

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

Mr. Skrtich brings more than 20 years of underwriting and actuarial experience to OdysseyRe. He most recently served as chief actuary at Equinox Management Group, Inc., where he managed an excess medical reinsurance facility and underwrote a variety of specialty A&H products.

“Establishing a dedicated accident and health reinsurance unit provides us with a great opportunity to enhance our product offering and participate in this important market segment,” said Brian Young, the CEO of Odyssey Re Holdings Corp. “We are excited about the growth potential in this area and are fortunate to have Paul lead this effort for us.”

Learn more: www.odysseyre.com.

Victoria Spears

Victoria Spears

Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].

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