Fairfax appoints interim CFO following sudden death of David Bonham

Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings, the property and casualty re/insurance conglomerate which includes OdysseyRe, Allied World and Brit, has appointed John Varnell to serve as its chief financial officer (CFO) on an interim basis following the sudden and unexpected death of David Bonham this past weekend.

Varnell is currently the vice president, corporate development. He previously served as the CFO of Fairfax on two occasions, as well as the CFO of Northbridge Financial Corporation and Fairfax India Holdings Corporation.

“The entire Fairfax family mourns the sudden and unexpected loss of our dear friend and partner, Dave Bonham,” said Prem Watsa, chairman and chief executive officer of Fairfax. “Dave was incredibly bright and disciplined as our CFO, and we will all miss his sense of humour, quick wit and caring nature. We extend our deepest sympathies to Dave’s family.”

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