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9 November 2026Reinsurance

Berkshire’s core underwriting profits plunge 44% as margins buckle

Berkshire Hathaway has suffered declines in underwriting profits and margins across its insurance segments while also suffering decline in written premiums in key segments, tempered by a boost from a major partnership deal with Tokio Marine. 

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