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An FT series explores the company and management team that will one day lead Berkshire into a new era

Ted Weschler and Todd Combs stand to take over a $354bn portfolio from the world’s best-known investor

Canadian executive will face a daunting challenge stepping into the shoes of the celebrated business leader

It is no longer clear the sprawling business remains in the group’s sweet spot as global warming reorders industry

Ajit Jain, 72, leads the insurance arm that underpins the conglomerate but presents his own succession challenge

Conglomerate averts trial after reaching undisclosed deal for full settlement of lawsuit

Staying on the sidelines is lucrative enough with risk-free rates at about 5%

Billionaire investor dumps stock including shares in the company he has described as one of Berkshire’s ‘four giants’

Warren Buffett’s longtime lieutenant and business partner was vice-chair of famed investment conglomerate