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24 February 2025Reinsurance

Berkshire Hathaway shrugs off California wildfire losses near $1.3bn

Berkshire Hathaway may have suffered some $1.3 billion in pre-tax losses on California wildfires but chairman Warren Buffett says his firm is undeterred when it comes to property and casualty re/insurance. 

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