X0202 4 2008-06-18 0000862510 TRANSATLANTIC HOLDINGS INC TRH 0001236436 VIJIL JAVIER E 80 PINE STREET NEW YORK NY 10005 1 Executive Vice President Common Stock 2008-06-18 4 M 0 813 40.2336 A 9442 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 40.2336 2008-06-18 4 M 0 2485 0 D 2002-12-01 2008-12-01 Common Stock 2485 0 D On June 18, 2008, Mr Vijil exercised options for 2,485 shares using previously owned shares to pay for the options pursuant to the option plan. This acquisition reflects the number of options exercised less the 1,672 shares surrendered to purchase the option. These options were granted under TRH's 1995 Stock Option Plan. Pursuant to the terms of the plan, 25% of the option becomes exercisable on the anniversary date in each of the four years following the grant. /s/ Gary A. Schwartz, by power of attorney for Javier E. Vijil 2008-06-19