# Investors are looking for CEO Greg Abel to demonstrate his approach before adding exposure.

*business · news · 2026-05-02 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Berkshire's insurance float rose to $176.9 billion at March 31, up $500 million since 2025.
- Berkshire restarted share buybacks in March 2025, the first since pausing in May 2024.
- Net income dropped to $66,968 million for 2025 from $88,995 million in 2024.
- Greg Abel will deliver a solo one-hour presentation at the annual meeting, replacing Buffett's previous format.
- Berkshire's 'other' segment surged to $1.26 billion, mainly from foreign-exchange and Treasury bill gains.

**Companies:** Berkshire Hathaway
**Countries:** United States

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