Fairfax Announces Conference Call

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Oct. 15, 2010) – Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSX:FFH)(TSX:FFH.U) will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 29, 2010 to discuss its 2010 third quarter results which will be announced after the close of markets on Thursday, October 28 and will be available at that time on its website www.fairfax.ca. The call, consisting of a presentation by the company followed by a question period, may be accessed at (800) 857-9641 (Canada and U.S.) or 1 (517) 308-9408 (International) with the passcode “Fairfax”.

A replay of the call will be available from shortly after the termination of the call until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010. The replay may be accessed at (888) 567-0479 (Canada and U.S.) or 1 (203) 369-3448 (International).

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is a financial services holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
        Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
        John Varnell
        Chief Financial Officer
        (416) 367-4941

        Media Contact:
        Paul Rivett
        Chief Legal Officer
        (416) 367-4941

Source: Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited