form6k-26jan09a.htm
 
 

 


 
FORM 6-K
 
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
 
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
 
 
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
For the month of January 2009
 
 
Commission File Number: 033-71976
 
FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

95 Wellington Street West
Suite 800
Toronto, Ontario
Canada   M5J 2N7
______________________
(Address of principal executive offices)

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
Form 20-F _____ Form 40-F___X__
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____
 
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
Yes ____ No __X___
 
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- _N/A___
 
 
Signatures
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 

 
    By:       /s/ Paul Rivett                                                
    Name:  Paul Rivett
    Title:    Vice President


Dated:   January 26, 2009

 
 

 


Exhibit Index

Exhibit                    Description

Ex-99.1
News Release dated January 7, 2009 titled Fairfax Announces Successful Completion of Offer for Polish Reinsurer