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Can Life Insurance Premiums Really Replace Fixed Income in Portfolios?

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The plans offer lifelong protection with a cash value component that can provide liquidity along the way.

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Finance

Berkshire’s Annual Meeting Shines Spotlight on Buffett Successor Greg Abel

Class B shares of the company have lagged the S&P 500 by 37 percentage points in the past 12 months, the worst such stretch since 2000.

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Finance

Berkshire Maintains Buffett’s Bullishness on Japan with $1.8 Billion Tokio Marine Deal

In Tokio Marine, one of Japan’s “Big Three” non-life insurance groups, Berkshire is making a big bet on the country’s huge insurance sector.

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Finance

AIG Scores Upgrade in Goldman’s Assessment of Insurers’ AI Risks

AIG is outperforming insurance industry rivals, according to Goldman Sachs, in adapating to and leverage artificial intelligence.

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Finance

New Berkshire CEO Embraces Buffett’s Focus on Long-Term Value Amid Lackluster Earnings

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Berkshire stock, which has lagged the S&P 500 for the past 12 months, fell Monday as results from Warren Buffett’s last quarter underwhelmed.

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Industries

Umbrella Weather: Investors Rain on Travelers Despite Insurer’s Disaster Savings

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The third quarter of the year is typically the most expensive time of year for insurers because of extreme weather events.

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Advisor Upside

After L.A. Fires, Advisors Help Clients Rebuild Their Financial Lives

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While it’s hard to imagine the impact of the disaster, advisors are making sure clients weather both immediate and long-term needs.

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