Odyssey Group

What Odyssey Group does

Odyssey Group is a global reinsurance and specialty insurance enterprise operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSX: FFH). The company is structured around three complementary platforms: OdysseyRe, which underwrites property and casualty reinsurance through 14 branch and representative offices across five regions; Hudson Insurance Group, which provides U.S. specialty insurance products through admitted and non-admitted channels, wholesale brokers, and program administrators; and Newline Group, which delivers international specialty insurance (casualty, cargo, clinical trials, professional indemnity) through three underwriting platforms — Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd's, Newline Insurance Company Limited, and Newline Europe Versicherung AG — across 80+ countries.

Revenue is generated through subscription-based premium income across reinsurance and specialty insurance lines, complemented by investment income from a $15 billion investment portfolio. The company distributes products through wholesale brokers, reinsurance intermediaries, Lloyd's brokers, and direct branch relationships, employing a sales-led and enterprise field-sales model. Customer segments include ceding insurance companies, wholesale brokers, retail program managers, and direct corporate buyers across North America, Latin America, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and the London market. Underwriting is organized through 37 discrete business units (20 focused on reinsurance and 17 on insurance markets), supported by six divisions.

The business is backed by top-tier financial strength ratings (AM Best A+ Superior, S&P AA- Very Strong, Moody's A2 Good) and Fairfax's $108 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2025. In March 2026, Odyssey Group unified its subsidiaries under a refreshed brand identity, marking the company's 30th anniversary as a Fairfax-owned entity.

Name

Odyssey Group

Legal name

Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc.

Website

https://odysseygroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Odyssey Group is a global reinsurance and specialty insurance enterprise and wholly-owned subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, operating through OdysseyRe (reinsurance), Hudson Insurance Group (U.S. specialty), and Newline Group (international specialty) across 35+ offices in 13 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reinsurance and Specialty Insurance

NAICS

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities (524)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Catastrophe & ILS Placement (Reinsurance) (FSAOAHAD)

Keywords

• Reinsurance services
• Specialty insurance
• Property and casualty
• Insurance underwriting
• Risk transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Stamford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices32 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Reinsurance Premiums: Reinsurance is predominantly underwritten through Odyssey Reinsurance Company, generating revenue from premium income on property and casualty reinsurance contracts written globally through 14 branch and representative offices.
2. Specialty Insurance Premiums: Specialty insurance is underwritten through Hudson Insurance Company, Hudson Excess Insurance Company, Newline Insurance Company Limited, Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd's and Newline Europe Versicherung AG, generating premium revenue across multiple specialty lines including casualty, cargo, professional liability, and specialty risks.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Odyssey Group is a global reinsurer and specialty insurer that underwrites property and casualty reinsurance through Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) and specialty insurance through Hudson Insurance Group (U.S.) and Newline Group (international). The company distributes products via wholesale brokers, reinsurance intermediaries, Lloyd's brokers, and its own branch network across five regions, serving primary insurers and cedants needing capacity and complex/niche risk coverage.

Product overview

Odyssey Group is a multi-platform reinsurance and specialty insurance enterprise consisting of three distinct yet complementary operating segments. The reinsurance division operates through Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe), offering property and casualty reinsurance globally through 14 branch and representative offices across five regions. The specialty insurance division operates through two primary sub-brands: Hudson Insurance Group (U.S. specialty insurance) and Newline Group (international specialty insurance). Hudson offers specialty insurance products through Hudson Insurance Company, Hudson Excess Insurance Company, and Hilltop Specialty Insurance Company, while Newline operates through Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd's, Newline Insurance Company Limited, and Newline Europe Versicherung AG. With a network of more than 35 offices in 13 countries, the group provides local service while maintaining global reach, all underwritten through disciplined underwriting and backed by parent company Fairfax Financial Holdings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OdysseyRe: Reinsurance operations of Odyssey Group, offering property and casualty reinsurance products globally through a network of branch and representative offices.
• Hudson Insurance Group
• Newline Group
• Hudson Specialty Insurance Company
• Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd's
• Newline Europe Versicherung AG
• Newline Asia Services Pte. Ltd.
• Odyssey Group Foundation

Products and services

• OdysseyRe (Odyssey Reinsurance Company) Globally diversified underwriter of property and casualty reinsurance products, operating through 14 branch and representative offices across five regions (North America, Latin America, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, London). Rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best and AA- (Very Strong) by S&P.
• Hudson Insurance Group U.S.-based specialty insurer offering a broad array of property and casualty insurance products through retailers, wholesalers, and program administrators. Operates on admitted and non-admitted basis. Rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best.
• Newline Group International specialty insurance group operating through three underwriting platforms: Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd's, Newline Insurance Company Limited, and Newline Europe Versicherung AG. Underwrites international casualty, cargo and specialty lines in more than 80 countries.
• Hudson Middle Market Primary Casualty Product Primary casualty product for low to medium hazard general liability accounts in construction, products, manufacturing, real estate, service and hospitality business sectors, available to exclusive wholesale brokers. Non-admitted basis with limits up to $2 million.
• Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd's Lloyd's of London syndicate platform for international specialty insurance within Newline Group, rated Superior by AM Best.
• Newline Insurance Company Limited International insurance company platform operating as part of Newline Group, providing specialty insurance internationally.
• Newline Europe Versicherung AG Germany-based insurance company platform within Newline Group, providing specialty insurance across European markets from Cologne.

Quantifiable outcome

• AM Best Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of 'aa-' (Superior)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Balavant Insurance Group (Sentric Specialty)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Sentric Specialty, a new program manager focusing on niche and emerging risks including manufacturing, crisis management, and professional liability, is backed by Hudson Insurance Group, a subsidiary of Odyssey Group, which provides financial backing and capacity. Sentric acquired renewal rights to Beazley's product recall book.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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