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Markel didn’t help itself with a disappointing first-quarter profit report in late April that reflected weakness at the noninsurance businesses—a grab bag of about two dozen companies.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

He told investors in his Thanksgiving letter last month that he is “going quiet”—“sort of”—and reiterated his confidence in Abel, Berkshire’s vice chairman of noninsurance operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Abel definitely has the confidence of the CEOs at all of Berkshire’s many varied noninsurance businesses who report to him and ask his advice on any challenges they are facing.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2024

Greg Abel, who currently runs many of Berkshire’s noninsurance operations, drew more attention from investors eager to hear from the conglomerate’s future C.E.O.

From New York Times • May 8, 2023

Abel already oversees all of Berkshire’s noninsurance businesses.

From Washington Times • May 6, 2023