Fluctuations in the profitably of its reinsurance businesses contributed to a drop in earnings at Berkshire Hathaway’s first quarter results. Its unit Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group in particular saw a severe fall in its pre-tax profits due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates and one off deals in the first quarter last year.
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Berkshire Hathaway, First Quarter 2014 Results, North America, General Re, GEICO
