Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe), the property and casualty reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, has appointed Philip Klecan as its Canadian lead agent, effective March 27, 2026.
In his new role, Klecan will be based in Toronto and serve as the branch’s senior representative, guiding broker and client engagement across the Canadian market.
He succeeds Jean-Raymond Kingsley, who is retiring after 15 years at OdysseyRe, and reports to Executive Vice President Joseph Guardo.
With more than two decades of industry experience, Klecan joined OdysseyRe in 2024 as chief underwriting officer for the Canadian business, most recently leading Hannover Re’s property and casualty treaty portfolio.
Brian Quinn, CEO of OdysseyRe North America, commented on the appointment: “Canada is an important market for us and we are proud of our long-term relationships with clients and brokers that span decades.
“Phil has spent a significant amount of time over the past two years familiarizing himself with our business. We are excited to see him take the helm and thank JR for ensuring such a smooth transition.”
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