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In a press release Thursday, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) announced that "Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, its recently formed commercial property casualty insurance group, has commenced operations, underwriting property, casualty, ...

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRKA, BRKB) agreed to provide more detail to investors on the amount its insurance units pay out in claims after major disasters, following inquiries by securities regulators.

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In its June 13th news release, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) (NYSE:BRK.B) announced the other four members of the management team for the specialty insurance company.

"It's official: We are moving into commercial insurance in a substantial way, and we are here to stay," said Warren E. Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. "With our proven underwriting discipline and financial strength, along with a stellar ...