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Berkshire Hathaway

BRK-AConglomerate, Insurance, FinanceOmaha, United States

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. It owns and invests in a diverse range of businesses across various sectors, including insurance, utilities, energy, transportation, manufacturing, and retail, and is known for its long-term investment strategy.

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Berkshire Hathaway is a conglomerate, insurance, finance company headquartered in Omaha, United States. It is publicly listed (BRK-A) with a market capitalisation of $1.1T. Xcout tracks 2 named people at Berkshire Hathaway, including Bill Gates (Owner).

Industry
Conglomerate, Insurance, Finance
Headquarters
Omaha, United States
Market cap
$1.1T
Employees
387,800
Ticker
BRK-A

Berkshire Hathaway leadership

  • Bill GatesOwner
  • Warren BuffettOwner

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Markel Group Inc.InsuranceGlen Allen, United States
64% matchAI 12/100Green 0/100

Markel Corporation operates as a multifaceted financial conglomerate, engaging in the marketing and underwriting of specialized insurance offerings across numerous global regions. Its operational footprint spans the United States, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Within its Insurance segment, the company delivers a broad spectrum of protection. This includes general and professional liability coverage, personal lines, marine and energy policies, bespoke specialty programs, and workers' compensation. Furthermore, it provides property insurance encompassing fire, allied perils, and other tailored property coverages, notably safeguarding against catastrophe-exposed risks such as earthquakes and severe wind events. This segment also extends to credit and surety offerings, alongside collateral protection insurance. The Reinsurance division focuses on sophisticated risk transfer solutions. It offers reinsurance for transactional exposures, healthcare liabilities, and environmental impairment. Additionally, it specializes in treaty reinsurance products, which comprise structured and whole turnover credit, political risk, mortgage and contract, and commercial surety programs. Through its Markel Ventures segment, the corporation engages in a wide array of non-insurance businesses. This segment manufactures and supplies equipment for baking systems and food processing, portable dredges, and over-the-road vehicle transporters and other specialized transportation equipment. Its product portfolio also features laminated oak and composite wood flooring, tube and tank trailers, ornamental plants, residential homes, fashionable handbags, and various architectural products. Beyond goods, Markel Ventures extends consulting and diverse services to both businesses and consumers, including the distribution of exterior building products, crane rental, comprehensive fire protection and life safety services, management and technology consulting, and retail intelligence solutions. Finally, the Other segment encompasses healthcare, leasing, and investment services. It functions as an asset manager for insurance and investment funds, making available a suite of investment products such as insurance-linked securities, catastrophe bonds, insurance swaps, and weather derivatives. This segment also provides program services and actively co-manages funds with external partners. Established in 1930, Markel Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Glen Allen, Virginia.

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Employees22,900
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