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Legal & General Group is a multinational financial services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company operates across several segments, including insurance, investment management, and pension services. It is known for providing life insurance, general insurance, and retirement solutions, along with asset management through its Legal & General Investment Management division. Founded in 1836, Legal & General has a significant presence in the UK, with operations expanding into the United States and other regions. The company's strategic positioning is strengthened by its focus on long-term investments and its substantial customer base across various financial sectors.

Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company with a wide array of subsidiaries engaged in diverse activities. The firm's core business segment is insurance, run primarily through Geico, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group. Berkshire has used the excess cash thrown off from its operations to acquire Burlington Northern Santa Fe (railroad), Berkshire Hathaway Energy (utilities and energy distributors), and the companies that make up its manufacturing, service, and retailing operations (which include Precision Castparts, Lubrizol, Clayton Homes, Marmon, and IMC/ISCAR). The conglomerate is unique in that it is run on a completely decentralized basis.