The Ecosystem

Operating Companies

"We tend to let our many subsidiaries operate on their own, without our supervising and monitoring them to any degree. Most of our managers use the independence we grant them magnificently."

The Foundation

Insurance Group

The core of Berkshire Hathaway. Our insurance operations provide the "float" that allows us to invest capital for the long term.

  • GEICO
  • General Re
  • Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group
  • Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group
The Artery of Commerce

BNSF Railway

Burlington Northern Santa Fe operates one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, serving as a critical pillar of the U.S. economy.

32,500Route Miles
28States Served
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Utility & Infrastructure

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

A global energy growth engine serving more than 12 million customers worldwide.

Financial Entities

Wesco Financial & Group

Historical operations and specialized financial services governed with the Munger philosophy.