Among non-insurance businesses, BNSF generated earnings of $1.38 billion, up from $1.21 billion, while Berkshire Hathaway Energy contributed $1.11 billion, compared with $1.10 billion a year earlier. Manufacturing, service and retailing businesses produced $3.20 billion, up from $3.06 billion a year earlier.
Berkshire Hathaway Q1 profit jumps as operating earnings climb 18%
