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Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett on Insurance Economics and 2004 Results

National News • March 8, 2005
By Chairman Warren Buffett's own admission, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. did not have one of its best years in 2004. Last year, Berkshire's book-value gain of 10.5% fell short of the S&P 500 Index's ...

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Subject: WB's view of Insurance Industry

Posted On: March 9, 2005, 8:52 am CST
Posted By: Jim
Comment:
Mr. Buffet's thoughts and reflections on 2004 and Berkshire's insurance operations was well said and easily identifed the basic causes of the pricing cycles endured by the industry and consumers. A free market society and use of capital result in the time lag between pricing cycles and is the debate for investors such as Mr. Buffett. The thought of both providers and consumers remains constant; short term versus long term, and consequences of decision. The cycle continues.
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