Fairfax chief conveys condolences; pledges to support affected

Fairfax Financial Holdings Chairman/Chief Executive Prem Watsa has conveyed his deepest sympathies and condolences to the people of Sri Lanka on the Easter Sunday terror attacks.
Watsa in a message to Fairfirst employees and associates wrote, “These tragic events have left a scar on me in a way that has left me speechless. And as a friend, as a father, as a husband and as a human, I deeply mourn with you and convey my deepest condolences and sympathies on behalf of all Fairfax colleagues across the world. Our heartfelt thoughts are with you and the indomitable people of Sri Lanka.”

Sri Lanka’s Fairfirst Insurance Limited, is part of the Global Fairfax Group of which Watsa is Chairman and CEO. 

The Group is a leading property and casualty insurer, reinsurer and investment manager headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

“The Fairfax family is very keen towards engaging with the communities to rehabilitate the affected. In this context, we will be working closely with the team at Fairfirst to explore the most cause-worthy avenues towards lending a hand”, he said.

Watsa has also encouraged his colleagues to visit Sri Lanka.

“My family and I have always enjoyed our visits to your beautiful island and I encourage all my colleagues and friends all over the world to explore the serenity of Sri Lanka, the beauty of its nature and the wonderful friendliness of its people.”

Despite the tragic event on Easter Sunday, Fairfirst made sure to deliver on their duties – the call centre was accessible on a 24/7 basis, claims of the victims were processed speedily and efficiently with many already settled whilst providing necessary guidance and support to all the clients.

Emphasising on Fairfirst’s services, Fairfirst Insurance Managing Director/CEO Dr. Sanjeev Jha stated,“As insurance professionals, we are often asked to overcome personal grief to service our clients. And we do so with the belief that what we offer is valued when people 
most need it.”