Fairfax Announces Conference Call

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – April 13, 2012) – Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSX:FFH)(TSX:FFH.U) will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 to discuss its 2012 first quarter results which will be announced after the close of markets on Tuesday, May 1 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 Wednesday, May 16, 2012. The replay may be accessed at (866) 393-0864 (Canada and U.S.) or 1 (203) 369-0431 (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
        Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
        Paul Rivett
        Vice President
        (416) 367-4941
        www.fairfax.ca

Source: Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited