Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway Cooperation (Berkshire Hathaway) is one of the world's largest property and casualty insurance companies, founded in 1956 by stockbroker Warren Buffett and headquartered in Omaha, U.S.A. Berkshire Hathaway was ranked 18th in the 2013 Fortune 500 ranking. In addition to its main business of insurance, the company has invested in companies in a variety of industries such as Timex Candy, BYD, IBM, Coca-Cola, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Kraft Foods, Wal-Mart Stores, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Heinz, ExxonMobil, and many more. Also known as Polkshire Hathaway.