Odyssey Group names CEO Carl Overy to lead Hudson Insurance Group after Gallagher retirement plan

  • Fairfax Financial’s Odyssey Group named CEO Carl Overy to also serve as president and CEO of its U.S. insurance unit, Hudson Insurance Group.
  • Hudson CEO Chris Gallagher will retire effective Oct. 1, 2026, ending a 24-year tenure at the company.
  • Trevor Howard will become Hudson chief underwriting officer as part of the succession plan.
  • Andre Virgilio will take over as chief operating officer of Hudson Crop & Livestock.


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