The Board of Directors of Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. (“the Company”, NYSE: MRH) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.105 per Common Share and $0.554688 per 8.875% Non-Cumulative Preferred Share, Series A. The dividends are payable on or about April 15, 2012, to all shareholders of record as of March 31, 2012.

The Company, through its operating subsidiaries, is a premier provider of global property and casualty reinsurance and insurance products. Additional information can be found in the Company’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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