Berkshire Hathaway at near zero growth Q1; property reinsurance down

Berkshire Hathaway cut insurance growth to near zero in the first quarter of 2026, highlighted by cuts in property reinsurance, but managed a rise in underwriting profits as the lack of cat losses in Q1 more than offset margin troubles at auto unit Geico.

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