Financial Services >> CEO Interviews >> October 25, 2004

RAYMOND BARRETTE – WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP LTD (WTM)

RAYMOND BARRETTE was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. on January 1, 2003 and has been a Director since 2000. Mr. Barrette was CEO of OneBeacon Insurance Group from June 2001 to December 2002 where he remains Chairman. Mr. Barrette joined White Mountains Insurance Group in November 1997 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He was President from January 2000 ' June 2001. Prior to joining White Mountains Insurance Group, Mr. Barrette had 23 years experience in the insurance business predominantly with Fireman's Fund. He is also Chairman of the White Mountains Re Group, Ltd., and serves as a Director of Montpelier Re and other White Mountains subsidiaries. Profile
TWST: What has gone on over the past year at White Mountains that

investors should focus on?

Mr. Barrette: The company has done very well. All the underwriting

operations are doing very well.