Berkshire Hathaway Guard
The financial strength of Berkshire Hathaway. The focus of a specialty insurer.
Overview
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD combines something rare in insurance: the unmatched financial strength of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway with the focused underwriting of a dedicated commercial specialty carrier. Founded in 1983 as GUARD Insurance Group and acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2012, it provides commercial coverage to small and mid-sized businesses across the country.
History
1983
GUARD Insurance Group was founded in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, focusing on workers' compensation and commercial lines for small businesses.
1990s
Grew its commercial lines portfolio to include general liability, commercial auto, and umbrella coverage alongside its core workers' comp business.
2012
National Indemnity Company (a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary) acquired GUARD, bringing the company into Warren Buffett's insurance empire.
2013
Rebranded as Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies, combining the trusted GUARD name with the Berkshire Hathaway financial guarantee.
2024
Writes coverage for over 450,000 small to mid-sized businesses and homeowners, backed by Berkshire Hathaway's AAA financial strength.
Why IronHaven works with Berkshire Hathaway Guard
For small business clients who want the peace of mind of Berkshire Hathaway's financial backing with a carrier that actually specializes in their risk profile, GUARD consistently delivers competitive pricing and strong claims support.
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