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Berkshire Hathaway Inc – ‘10-K’ for 12/31/10 – ‘EX-101.LAB’

On:  Monday, 2/28/11, at 10:20am ET   ·   For:  12/31/10   ·   Accession #:  1193125-11-48914   ·   File #:  1-14905

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  As Of               Filer                 Filing    For·On·As Docs:Size             Issuer                      Filing Agent

 2/28/11  Berkshire Hathaway Inc            10-K       12/31/10  103:31M                                    Donnelley … Solutions/FA

Annual Report   —   Form 10-K   —   Sect. 13 / 15(d) – SEA’34
Filing Table of Contents

Document/Exhibit                   Description                      Pages   Size 

 1: 10-K        Annual Report                                       HTML   1.69M 
 3: EX-21       Subsidiaries List                                   HTML     65K 
 4: EX-23       Consent of Experts or Counsel                       HTML     28K 
 2: EX-12       Statement re: Computation of Ratios                 HTML     44K 
 5: EX-31.1     Certification -- §302 - SOA'02                      HTML     33K 
 6: EX-31.2     Certification -- §302 - SOA'02                      HTML     33K 
 7: EX-32.1     Certification -- §906 - SOA'02                      HTML     27K 
 8: EX-32.2     Certification -- §906 - SOA'02                      HTML     27K 
78: XML         IDEA XML File -- Definitions and References          XML    367K 
92: XML         IDEA XML File -- Filing Summary                      XML    355K 
87: XML.R1      Document and Entity Information                      XML    307K 
88: XML.R2      Consolidated Balance Sheets                          XML    758K 
48: XML.R3      Consolidated Statements of Earnings                  XML    855K 
56: XML.R4      Consolidated Statements of Earnings                  XML    260K 
                (Parenthetical)                                                  
76: XML.R5      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                XML    792K 
73: XML.R6      Consolidated Statements of Changes in                XML    474K 
                Shareholders' Equity                                             
98: XML.R7      Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income      XML    226K 
26: XML.R8      Significant accounting policies and practices        XML    119K 
72: XML.R9      Significant business acquisitions                    XML     89K 
22: XML.R10     Investments in fixed maturity securities             XML    185K 
21: XML.R11     Investments in equity securities                     XML    172K 
47: XML.R12     Other investments                                    XML    116K 
82: XML.R13     Investment gains and losses                          XML    100K 
49: XML.R14     Receivables                                          XML     85K 
52: XML.R15     Inventories                                          XML     68K 
67: XML.R16     Goodwill and other intangible assets                 XML    123K 
103: XML.R17     Property, plant and equipment                        XML    135K  
41: XML.R18     Derivative contracts                                 XML    143K 
15: XML.R19     Supplemental cash flow information                   XML     86K 
55: XML.R20     Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses           XML    129K 
81: XML.R21     Notes payable and other borrowings                   XML    162K 
33: XML.R22     Income taxes                                         XML    188K 
77: XML.R23     Dividend restrictions - Insurance subsidiaries       XML     52K 
53: XML.R24     Fair value measurements                              XML    282K 
97: XML.R25     Common stock                                         XML     82K 
84: XML.R26     Pension plans                                        XML    252K 
59: XML.R27     Contingencies and Commitments                        XML     86K 
68: XML.R28     Business segment data                                XML    504K 
20: XML.R29     Quarterly Data                                       XML    106K 
24: XML.R30     Condensed Financial Information                      XML    245K 
35: XML.R31     Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)           XML    267K 
43: XML.R32     Significant Business Acquisitions (Table)            XML     90K 
66: XML.R33     Investments in fixed maturity securities (Table)     XML    188K 
83: XML.R34     Investments in equity securities (Table)             XML    168K 
18: XML.R35     Other investments (Table)                            XML    110K 
27: XML.R36     Investment gains and losses (Table)                  XML     97K 
89: XML.R37     Receivables (Table)                                  XML     87K 
96: XML.R38     Inventories (Table)                                  XML     66K 
60: XML.R39     Goodwill and other intangible assets (Table)         XML    127K 
100: XML.R40     Property, plant and equipment (Table)                XML    173K  
28: XML.R41     Derivative contracts (Table)                         XML    142K 
102: XML.R42     Supplemental cash flow information (Table)           XML     84K  
37: XML.R43     Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses (Table)   XML    122K 
16: XML.R44     Notes payable and other borrowings (Table)           XML    235K 
36: XML.R45     Income taxes (Table)                                 XML    203K 
80: XML.R46     Fair value measurements (Table)                      XML    282K 
95: XML.R47     Common stock (Table)                                 XML     77K 
50: XML.R48     Pension plans (Table)                                XML    286K 
39: XML.R49     Business segment data (Table)                        XML    497K 
65: XML.R50     Quarterly data (Table)                               XML    104K 
19: XML.R51     Significant Accounting Policies (Detail)             XML    246K 
70: XML.R52     Significant Business Acquisitions (Detail)           XML    933K 
40: XML.R53     Investments in fixed maturity securities -           XML    603K 
                Investments in securities with fixed maturities                  
                (Detail)                                                         
25: XML.R54     Investments in fixed maturity securities -           XML    205K 
                Amortized cost and estimated fair value of                       
                securities with fixed maturities (Detail)                        
94: XML.R55     Investments in equity securities (Detail)            XML    770K 
91: XML.R56     Other investments (Detail)                           XML    449K 
46: XML.R57     Other Investments Narrative (Detail)                 XML   1.05M 
32: XML.R58     Investment gains and losses (Detail)                 XML    400K 
85: XML.R59     Receivables (Detail)                                 XML    767K 
23: XML.R60     Inventories (Detail)                                 XML    139K 
74: XML.R61     Goodwill and other intangible assets (Detail)        XML     88K 
71: XML.R62     Goodwill and other intangible assets - Intangible    XML    532K 
                assets (Detail)                                                  
90: XML.R63     Property, plant and equipment (Detail)               XML   1.07M 
86: XML.R64     Derivative contracts (Detail)                        XML    601K 
99: XML.R65     Derivative contracts - gains and losses (Detail)     XML    366K 
30: XML.R66     Supplemental cash flow information (Detail)          XML    370K 
45: XML.R67     Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses           XML    350K 
                (Detail)                                                         
63: XML.R68     Notes payable and other borrowings (Detail)          XML    625K 
54: XML.R69     Notes payable and other borrowings - Narrative       XML   1.05M 
                (Detail)                                                         
64: XML.R70     Income taxes (Detail)                                XML    547K 
101: XML.R71     Dividend restrictions - Insurance subsidiaries       XML     99K  
                (Detail)                                                         
31: XML.R72     Fair value measurements - Financial Instruments      XML    774K 
                (Detail)                                                         
38: XML.R73     Fair value measurements - Financial assets and       XML   1.28M 
                liabilities measured and carried at fair value on                
                a recurring basis (Detail)                                       
34: XML.R74     Fair value measurements - Significant unobservable   XML    425K 
                inputs (Detail)                                                  
61: XML.R75     Common stock (Detail)                                XML    290K 
69: XML.R76     Common stock - roll-forward (Detail)                 XML    251K 
58: XML.R77     Pension plans (Detail)                               XML    728K 
51: XML.R78     Pension plans - fair value (Details)                 XML   1.24M 
29: XML.R79     Contingencies and Commitments (Detail)               XML    695K 
17: XML.R80     Business segment data (Detail)                       XML   5.75M 
62: XML.R81     Quarterly data (Detail)                              XML    391K 
44: XML.R82     Condensed Financial Information - Balance Sheets     XML    386K 
                (Detail)                                                         
57: XML.R83     Condensed Financial Information - Statements of      XML    708K 
                Earnings (Detail)                                                
79: XML.R84     Condensed Financial Information - Statements of      XML    571K 
                Cash Flows (Detail)                                              
75: XML.R85     Notes to Condensed Financial Information (Detail)    XML   1.18M 
93: EXCEL       IDEA Workbook of Financial Reports (.xls)            XLS   5.94M 
 9: EX-101.INS  XBRL Instance -- brka-20101231                       XML   6.08M 
11: EX-101.CAL  XBRL Calculations -- brka-20101231_cal               XML    276K 
12: EX-101.DEF  XBRL Definitions -- brka-20101231_def                XML   1.42M 
13: EX-101.LAB  XBRL Labels -- brka-20101231_lab                     XML   2.17M 
14: EX-101.PRE  XBRL Presentations -- brka-20101231_pre              XML   1.59M 
10: EX-101.SCH  XBRL Schema -- brka-20101231                         XSD    393K 
42: ZIP         XBRL Zipped Folder -- 0001193125-11-048914-xbrl      Zip    385K

‘EX-101.LAB’   —   XBRL Labels — brka-20101231_lab

This Exhibit is an XBRL XML File.

                                                                                                                                                                                
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterestAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterestAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_f83159" xlink:label="lbl_label16265561" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterestAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label16265561" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit" xlink:label="lbl_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit" xlink:to="lbl_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StockholdersEquity" xlink:label="lbl_StockholdersEquity" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_12dfb90" xlink:label="lbl_StockholdersEquity_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Berkshire Hathaway shareholders' equity </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StockholdersEquity" xlink:to="lbl_StockholdersEquity_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_MinorityInterest" xlink:label="lbl_MinorityInterest" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_f78f57" xlink:label="lbl_label16224087" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Noncontrolling interests </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MinorityInterest" xlink:to="lbl_label16224087" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest" xlink:label="lbl_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_649a07" xlink:label="lbl_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total shareholders' equity </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest" xlink:to="lbl_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RevenuesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_RevenuesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1e9704" xlink:label="lbl_label2004740" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Revenues: </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RevenuesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label2004740" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNet" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_75bcbf" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Insurance premiums earned </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNet" xlink:to="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNet_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet" xlink:label="lbl_SalesRevenueNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_18c27d0" xlink:label="lbl_label25962448" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Sales and service revenues </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SalesRevenueNet" xlink:to="lbl_label25962448" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_394901" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interest, dividend and other investment income </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherIncome" xlink:label="lbl_OtherIncome" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1d127c7" xlink:label="lbl_OtherIncome_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other income </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherIncome" xlink:to="lbl_OtherIncome_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_c9cb37" xlink:label="lbl_label13224759" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative gains/losses </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax" xlink:to="lbl_label13224759" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncurredClaimsPropertyCasualtyAndLiability" xlink:label="lbl_IncurredClaimsPropertyCasualtyAndLiability" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_984a63" xlink:label="lbl_label9980515" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncurredClaimsPropertyCasualtyAndLiability" xlink:to="lbl_label9980515" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet" xlink:label="lbl_PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_19c713b" xlink:label="lbl_PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Life and health insurance benefits expense </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet" xlink:to="lbl_PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ExpenseRelatedToDistributionOrServicingAndUnderwritingFees" xlink:label="lbl_ExpenseRelatedToDistributionOrServicingAndUnderwritingFees" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_c672c1" xlink:label="lbl_label13005505" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Insurance underwriting expenses </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ExpenseRelatedToDistributionOrServicingAndUnderwritingFees" xlink:to="lbl_label13005505" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold" xlink:label="lbl_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_b28903" xlink:label="lbl_label11700483" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cost of sales and services </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold" xlink:to="lbl_label11700483" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense" xlink:label="lbl_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_14780a0" xlink:label="lbl_label21463200" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Selling, general and administrative expenses </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense" xlink:to="lbl_label21463200" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InterestExpense" xlink:label="lbl_InterestExpense" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1b1137" xlink:label="lbl_label1773879" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interest expense </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InterestExpense" xlink:to="lbl_label1773879" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:to="lbl_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1a850ce" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income tax expense </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit" xlink:to="lbl_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_128a1f1" xlink:label="lbl_label19440113" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Earnings from equity method investments </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments" xlink:to="lbl_label19440113" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ProfitLoss" xlink:label="lbl_ProfitLoss" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_3740eb" xlink:label="lbl_ProfitLoss_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net earnings </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ProfitLoss" xlink:to="lbl_ProfitLoss_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest" xlink:label="lbl_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_6c4923" xlink:label="lbl_label7096611" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Less: Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest" xlink:to="lbl_label7096611" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss" xlink:label="lbl_NetIncomeLoss" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_17195fb" xlink:label="lbl_NetIncomeLoss_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net earnings attributable to Berkshire Hathaway </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NetIncomeLoss" xlink:to="lbl_NetIncomeLoss_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic" xlink:label="lbl_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_2f1b29" xlink:label="lbl_label3087145" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Average common shares outstanding </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic" xlink:to="lbl_label3087145" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic" xlink:label="lbl_EarningsPerShareBasic" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1934f32" xlink:label="lbl_EarningsPerShareBasic_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net earnings per share attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EarningsPerShareBasic" xlink:to="lbl_EarningsPerShareBasic_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities" xlink:label="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_141c289" xlink:label="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net cash flows from operating activities </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities" xlink:to="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_dde645" xlink:label="lbl_label14542405" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cash flows from investing activities: </link:label>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities" xlink:label="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_746207" xlink:label="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net cash flows from investing activities </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities" xlink:to="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestments" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestments" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_d2df8c" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchases of other investments </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestments" xlink:to="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestments_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_142f1c5" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquisitions of businesses </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates" xlink:to="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_837725" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchases of property, plant and equipment </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:to="lbl_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_bad9de" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other, investing activities </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities" xlink:to="lbl_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_169a41e" xlink:label="lbl_label23700510" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cash flows from financing activities: </link:label>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities" xlink:label="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_15f7664" xlink:label="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net cash flows from financing activities </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities" xlink:to="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e7fea0" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromSaleOfMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Proceeds from sale of marketable securities fixed maturities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d25f53" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromRedemptionsAndMaturitiesOfMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Proceeds from redemptions and maturities of marketable securities fixed maturities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1734c38" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromSaleOfMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Proceeds from sale of marketable securities equity securities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireLoansReceivable" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireLoansReceivable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1c28098" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireLoansReceivable_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchases of loans and finance receivables </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireLoansReceivable" xlink:to="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireLoansReceivable_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_15259ca" xlink:label="lbl_label5047153" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Change in short term borrowings, net </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt" xlink:to="lbl_label5047153" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt" xlink:label="lbl_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_863565" xlink:label="lbl_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Repayments of borrowings </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt" xlink:to="lbl_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents" xlink:label="lbl_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1e394af" xlink:label="lbl_label31691951" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents" xlink:to="lbl_label31691951" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease" xlink:label="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_13aebc8" xlink:label="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease" xlink:to="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromCollectionOfLoansReceivable" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromCollectionOfLoansReceivable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_3e5303" xlink:label="lbl_label4084483" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Principal collections on loans and finance receivables </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ProceedsFromCollectionOfLoansReceivable" xlink:to="lbl_label4084483" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis" xlink:label="lbl_StatementScenarioAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_ad51ca" xlink:label="lbl_label30123815" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Statement Scenario [Axis] </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatementScenarioAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label30123815" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScenarioUnspecifiedDomain" xlink:label="lbl_ScenarioUnspecifiedDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_4e9850" xlink:label="lbl_label5150800" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Scenario Unspecified Domain </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScenarioUnspecifiedDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label5150800" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis" xlink:label="lbl_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_42eee3" xlink:label="lbl_label4386531" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Statement Business Segment [Axis] </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label4386531" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentBusinessDomain" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentBusinessDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_37420f" xlink:label="lbl_label3621391" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Segment [Domain] </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentBusinessDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label3621391" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatementLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_StatementLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_9b5484" xlink:label="lbl_StatementLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Statement items [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatementLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_StatementLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatementTable" xlink:label="lbl_StatementTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_756ab3" xlink:label="lbl_label7695027" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Statement [Table] </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatementTable" xlink:to="lbl_label7695027" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatementOfCashFlowsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_StatementOfCashFlowsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_258ab" xlink:label="lbl_label153771" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatementOfCashFlowsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label153771" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_632ce9" xlink:label="lbl_label6499561" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cash and cash equivalents period increase decrease </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label6499561" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_14f74c1" xlink:label="lbl_label21984449" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cash flows from operating activities: </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label21984449" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_Assets" xlink:label="lbl_Assets" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_15b2559" xlink:label="lbl_Assets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total assets </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_Assets" xlink:to="lbl_Assets_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_921168" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total liabilities and shareholders' equity </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity" xlink:to="lbl_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeStatementAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeStatementAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_900fd3" xlink:label="lbl_label26558447" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Consolidated Statements of Earnings </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeStatementAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label26558447" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToReportingEntityAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_NetIncomeLossAttributableToReportingEntityAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1a0990e" xlink:label="lbl_label27302158" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net income loss attributable to reporting entity </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NetIncomeLossAttributableToReportingEntityAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label27302158" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestmentsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestmentsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_7d533c" xlink:label="lbl_label8213308" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income loss from continuing operations before income taxes minority </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestmentsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label8213308" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_Revenues" xlink:label="lbl_Revenues" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1bb724a" xlink:label="lbl_Revenues_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total revenues </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_Revenues" xlink:to="lbl_Revenues_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BenefitsLossesAndExpensesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_BenefitsLossesAndExpensesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1d5efae" xlink:label="lbl_label30797742" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Benefits losses and expenses </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BenefitsLossesAndExpensesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label30797742" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating" xlink:label="lbl_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_8d7f19" xlink:label="lbl_label9273113" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Costs and expenses, other </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherCostAndExpenseOperating" xlink:to="lbl_label9273113" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_585ee1" xlink:label="lbl_label5791457" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Note 1. General </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label5791457" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e3380f" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments In Marketable Securities Equity Securities Disclosure Text Block </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherInvestments" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestments1" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_888c6f" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other investments </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherInvestments1" xlink:to="lbl_OtherInvestments_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d3d8ac" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments In Marketable Securities Fixed Maturities Disclosure Text Block </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_DocumentInformationLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_DocumentInformationLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_fbc69d" xlink:label="lbl_label16500381" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Document Information </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DocumentInformationLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label16500381" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_DocumentType" xlink:label="lbl_DocumentType" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_114fc7a" xlink:label="lbl_label18152570" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Document type </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DocumentType" xlink:to="lbl_label18152570" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_AmendmentFlag" xlink:label="lbl_AmendmentFlag" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_18fa784" xlink:label="lbl_label26191748" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amendment flag </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AmendmentFlag" xlink:to="lbl_label26191748" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate" xlink:label="lbl_DocumentPeriodEndDate" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_163811e" xlink:label="lbl_label23298334" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Document period end date </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DocumentPeriodEndDate" xlink:to="lbl_label23298334" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_AmendmentDescription" xlink:label="lbl_AmendmentDescription" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_132c055" xlink:label="lbl_label20103253" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amendment description </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AmendmentDescription" xlink:to="lbl_label20103253" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_EntityTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_EntityTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_5abac6" xlink:label="lbl_label5946054" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label5946054" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_LegalEntityAxis" xlink:label="lbl_LegalEntityAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1daac6f" xlink:label="lbl_label31108207" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Legal Entity [Axis] </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LegalEntityAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label31108207" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_EntityDomain" xlink:label="lbl_EntityDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1d4cac2" xlink:label="lbl_label30722754" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity [Domain] </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label30722754" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_EntityInformationLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_EntityInformationLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1c95d53" xlink:label="lbl_label29973843" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity Information </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityInformationLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label29973843" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_EntityRegistrantName" xlink:label="lbl_EntityRegistrantName" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_2bab7" xlink:label="lbl_label178871" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity registrant name </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityRegistrantName" xlink:to="lbl_label178871" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_EntityCentralIndexKey" xlink:label="lbl_EntityCentralIndexKey" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1c36a5f" xlink:label="lbl_label29583967" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity central index key </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityCentralIndexKey" xlink:to="lbl_label29583967" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate" xlink:label="lbl_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_4bc07a" xlink:label="lbl_label4964474" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Current fiscal year end date </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate" xlink:to="lbl_label4964474" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer" xlink:label="lbl_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1df3cee" xlink:label="lbl_label31407342" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity well-known seasoned issuer </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer" xlink:to="lbl_label31407342" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers" xlink:label="lbl_EntityVoluntaryFilers" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1bcf727" xlink:label="lbl_label29161255" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity voluntary filers </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityVoluntaryFilers" xlink:to="lbl_label29161255" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_EntityCurrentReportingStatus" xlink:label="lbl_EntityCurrentReportingStatus" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_c6d47a" xlink:label="lbl_label13030522" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity current reporting status </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityCurrentReportingStatus" xlink:to="lbl_label13030522" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_EntityFilerCategory" xlink:label="lbl_EntityFilerCategory" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1034729" xlink:label="lbl_label16992041" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity filer category </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityFilerCategory" xlink:to="lbl_label16992041" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_EntityPublicFloat" xlink:label="lbl_EntityPublicFloat" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_16ae261" xlink:label="lbl_label23781985" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity public float </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityPublicFloat" xlink:to="lbl_label23781985" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_EntityListingsLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_EntityListingsLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1b438ca" xlink:label="lbl_label28588234" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity Listing items [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityListingsLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label28588234" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding" xlink:label="lbl_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_abf624" xlink:label="lbl_label11269668" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity common stock, shares outstanding </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding" xlink:to="lbl_label11269668" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e729a2" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Investments Disclosure Text Block </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgingActivitiesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgingActivitiesDisclosureTextBlock1" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_b6cf3d" xlink:label="lbl_label11980605" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative contracts </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgingActivitiesDisclosureTextBlock1" xlink:to="lbl_label11980605" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueDisclosuresTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_930574" xlink:label="lbl_label9635188" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair value measurements </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueDisclosuresTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label9635188" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LoansNotesTradeAndOtherReceivablesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_LoansNotesTradeAndOtherReceivablesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1c068ce" xlink:label="lbl_LoansNotesTradeAndOtherReceivablesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Receivables </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LoansNotesTradeAndOtherReceivablesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_LoansNotesTradeAndOtherReceivablesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1641d58" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InventoryDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_10afe0d" xlink:label="lbl_label17497613" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Inventories </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InventoryDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label17497613" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_DebtDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_17f4478" xlink:label="lbl_DebtDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes payable and other borrowings </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DebtDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_DebtDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_18c3c88" xlink:label="lbl_label25967752" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business segment data </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label25967752" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_1b5d0ce" xlink:label="lbl_label28692686" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Contingencies and Commitments </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label28692686" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InsuranceAndOtherMember" xlink:label="lbl_InsuranceAndOtherMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InsuranceAndOtherMember" xlink:to="lbl_label17030348" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_RailroadUtilitiesAndEnergyMember" xlink:label="lbl_RailroadUtilitiesAndEnergyMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RailroadUtilitiesAndEnergyMember" xlink:to="lbl_label16732910" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FinanceAndFinancialProductsMember" xlink:label="lbl_FinanceAndFinancialProductsMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FinanceAndFinancialProductsMember" xlink:to="lbl_label16632589" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_474b65" xlink:label="lbl_label4672357" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Consolidated Balance Sheets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatementOfFinancialPositionAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_StatementOfFinancialPositionAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatementOfFinancialPositionAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label4672357" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_ec7326" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestments_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchases of other investments </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d41cda" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireLoansReceivable_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchases of loans and finance receivables </link:label>
<link:label id="id_4f8b88" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired </link:label>
<link:label id="id_5356d8" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchases of property, plant and equipment </link:label>
<link:label id="id_61cbb3" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_16e3979" xlink:label="lbl_RepaymentsOfOtherDebt_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Repayments of borrowings </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_OtherInvestmentsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherInvestmentsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_OtherInvestmentsDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1a9856a" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Receivables </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet" xlink:to="lbl_PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1a4f889" xlink:label="lbl_NotesPayable_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes payable and other borrowings </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NotesPayable" xlink:label="lbl_NotesPayable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotesPayable" xlink:to="lbl_NotesPayable_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6382b1" xlink:label="lbl_label6521521" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Significant business acquisitions </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessCombinationDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessCombinationDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessCombinationDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label6521521" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9930fc" xlink:label="lbl_RevenueOtherFinancialServices_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Revenues, other financial services </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RevenueOtherFinancialServices" xlink:label="lbl_RevenueOtherFinancialServices" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RevenueOtherFinancialServices" xlink:to="lbl_RevenueOtherFinancialServices_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_41c76e" xlink:label="lbl_label4310894" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Costs and expenses: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CostsAndExpensesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_CostsAndExpensesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CostsAndExpensesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label4310894" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6e22c4" xlink:label="lbl_OtherFinancialServicesCosts_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other costs and expenses </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherFinancialServicesCosts" xlink:label="lbl_OtherFinancialServicesCosts" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_462514" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Payments to acquire marketable securities fixed maturities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities" xlink:to="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_21810" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchases of fixed maturity securities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_10cdabd" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Payments to acquire marketable securities equity securities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities" xlink:to="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f00642" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchases of equity securities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ProceedsFromSaleOfMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromSaleOfMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ProceedsFromSaleOfMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities" xlink:to="lbl_ProceedsFromSaleOfMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ProceedsFromRedemptionsAndMaturitiesOfMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromRedemptionsAndMaturitiesOfMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ProceedsFromRedemptionsAndMaturitiesOfMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities" xlink:to="lbl_ProceedsFromRedemptionsAndMaturitiesOfMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ProceedsFromSaleOfMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromSaleOfMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ProceedsFromSaleOfMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities" xlink:to="lbl_ProceedsFromSaleOfMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19646f0" xlink:label="lbl_CostsAndExpenses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total costs and expenses </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses" xlink:label="lbl_CostsAndExpenses" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CostsAndExpenses" xlink:to="lbl_CostsAndExpenses_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_ceade" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Gain Loss On Investments Text Block </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_153afe" xlink:label="lbl_Assets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total assets </link:label>
<link:label id="id_19cabcf" xlink:label="lbl_Liabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total liabilities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d61716" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total liabilities and shareholders' equity </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1f669c0" xlink:label="lbl_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total shareholders' equity </link:label>
<link:label id="id_6938ad" xlink:label="lbl_Revenues_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total revenues </link:label>
<link:label id="id_151aa5" xlink:label="lbl_PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Life, annuity and health insurance benefits </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1a1ee85" xlink:label="lbl_CostsAndExpenses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total costs and expenses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_18bb66f" xlink:label="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1dfa4f6" xlink:label="lbl_label31433974" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Note 2. New accounting pronouncements </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfNewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfNewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfNewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label31433974" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_650022" xlink:label="lbl_OtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesInvestmentsPortionRecognizedInEarningsNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other than temporary impairment losses, investments, portion recognized in earnings, net </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_OtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesInvestmentsPortionRecognizedInEarningsNet" xlink:label="lbl_OtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesInvestmentsPortionRecognizedInEarningsNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesInvestmentsPortionRecognizedInEarningsNet" xlink:to="lbl_OtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesInvestmentsPortionRecognizedInEarningsNet_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ed660b" xlink:label="lbl_OtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesInvestmentsPortionRecognizedInEarningsNet_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other-than-temporary impairment losses on investments </link:label>
<link:label id="id_15651e7" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToMinorityShareholdersAndProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Payments to minority shareholders and proceeds from (payments for) other financing activities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PaymentsToMinorityShareholdersAndProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToMinorityShareholdersAndProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PaymentsToMinorityShareholdersAndProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities" xlink:to="lbl_PaymentsToMinorityShareholdersAndProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_17fcd4e" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToMinorityShareholdersAndProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The cash outflow to return capital to noncontrolled interest, which generally occurs when noncontrolling shareholders reduce their ownership stake (in a subsidiary of the entity). Additionally, the balance includes the net cash inflow (outflow) from other financing activities. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e01639" xlink:label="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net cash flows from operating activities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_13ece25" xlink:label="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net cash flows from investing activities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_cf9772" xlink:label="lbl_ProfitLoss_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net earnings </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e3e4fd" xlink:label="lbl_NetIncomeLoss_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net earnings attributable to Berkshire Hathaway </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d58244" xlink:label="lbl_EarningsPerShareBasic_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net earnings per share attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders </link:label>
<link:label id="id_17f1fac" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxesPrincipallyDeferred_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date for a) payments made in advance for income taxes, which will be charged against earnings, b) income taxes previously overpaid to tax authorities representing refunds of overpayments or recoveries based on agreed-upon resolutions of disputes, c) the net cumulative amount for all deferred taxes arising from temporary differences between accounting income in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and tax-basis income, and d) unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all currently due domestic and foreign income tax obligations. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d4d87e" xlink:label="lbl_OtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesInvestmentsPortionRecognizedInEarningsNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The amount of other than temporary impairment losses on equity securities, other than temporary impairment related to credit losses on debt securities, and other than temporary impairment losses on debt securities when the entity intends to sell the securities or it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the securities before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Additionally, this item includes other than temporary impairment losses recognized during the period on investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1016c4e" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Gain (loss) on investments excluding other than temporary impairments </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_GainLossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments" xlink:to="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19f68ee" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the net total realized and unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling or holding marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, including the unrealized holding gain or loss of held-to-maturity securities transferred to the trading security category and the cumulative unrealized gain or loss which was included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity) for available-for-sale securities transferred to trading securities during the period. Additionally, this item would include any gains or losses realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1c3d4ea" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Increase (decrease) in deferred charges reinsurance assumed </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed" xlink:to="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1a5214b" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The change during the reporting period in deferred charges reinsurance assumed. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_19f594a" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInDerivativeContractAssetsAndLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Increase (decrease) in derivative contract assets and liabilities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_IncreaseDecreaseInDerivativeContractAssetsAndLiabilities" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInDerivativeContractAssetsAndLiabilities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInDerivativeContractAssetsAndLiabilities" xlink:to="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInDerivativeContractAssetsAndLiabilities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_ea67a2" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInDerivativeContractAssetsAndLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The change during the period in derivative contract assets and liabilities due to cash payments and receipts and changes in the value of derivative instruments. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_abcf2d" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxes_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Increase (decrease) in income taxes </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxes" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxes" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxes" xlink:to="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxes_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d52fd4" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxes_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The change during the period due to cash payments and receipts from taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings and the change during the reporting period for deferred and other tax assets and liabilities. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_101a1f1" xlink:label="lbl_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to operating cash flows: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_67379a" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment (gains) losses and other-than-temporary impairment losses </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestments" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestments" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GainLossOnInvestments" xlink:to="lbl_GainLossOnInvestments_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_61dacd" xlink:label="lbl_Depreciation_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Depreciation </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_Depreciation" xlink:label="lbl_Depreciation" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_Depreciation" xlink:to="lbl_Depreciation_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_522a5" xlink:label="lbl_AdjustmentsNoncashItemsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesOther_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other adjustments to reconcile net earnings to operating cash flows </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AdjustmentsNoncashItemsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesOther" xlink:label="lbl_AdjustmentsNoncashItemsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesOther" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AdjustmentsNoncashItemsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesOther" xlink:to="lbl_AdjustmentsNoncashItemsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesOther_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_18b5b7" xlink:label="lbl_AdjustmentsNoncashItemsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesOther_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/negativeTerseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_3b7e77" xlink:label="lbl_label3898999" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Changes in operating assets and liabilities before business acquisitions: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapitalAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label3898999" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1847be3" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInLossAndLossAdjustmentExpenseReserve_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Changes in losses and loss adjustment expenses </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInLossAndLossAdjustmentExpenseReserve" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInLossAndLossAdjustmentExpenseReserve" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInLossAndLossAdjustmentExpenseReserve" xlink:to="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInLossAndLossAdjustmentExpenseReserve_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1b1e91b" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInUnearnedPremiums_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Changes in unearned premiums </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInUnearnedPremiums" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInUnearnedPremiums" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInUnearnedPremiums" xlink:to="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInUnearnedPremiums_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_10a58e8" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Receivables and originated loans </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_f33403" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other assets and liabilities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet" xlink:to="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9b5c05" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The cash outflow from purchases of investments in securities having predetermined or determinable maturity dates. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1da03f0" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The cash outflow from purchases of investments in common stocks and other forms of securities that provide ownership interests in a corporation. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_f3f568" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromSaleOfMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The cash inflow associated with the sale of investments in securities having predetermined or determinable maturity dates. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_3b144b" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromRedemptionsAndMaturitiesOfMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The cash inflow associated with redemption or maturity of investments in securities having predetermined or determinable maturity dates. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_3cb01a" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromSaleOfMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The cash inflow associated with the sale of investments in common stocks and other forms of securities that provide ownership interests in a corporation. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1316832" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the entire disclosure related to the investments in securities having predetermined or determinable maturity dates. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d8727d" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the entire disclosure related to the investments in common stocks and other forms of securities that provide ownership interests in a corporation. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_14e27ef" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the entire disclosure related to other investments not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_a68749" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInLossAndLossAdjustmentExpenseReserve_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Losses and loss adjustment expenses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d1e5f7" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInUnearnedPremiums_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unearned premiums </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1febba7" xlink:label="lbl_AdjustmentsNoncashItemsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesOther_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_105ce15" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInLossAndLossAdjustmentExpenseReserve_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Increase (Decrease) in Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserve </link:label>
<link:label id="id_15b783b" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInUnearnedPremiums_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Premiums </link:label>
<link:label id="id_2bae4b" xlink:label="lbl_label2862667" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cash and cash equivalents: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValueAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label2862667" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ca298a" xlink:label="lbl_label30026122" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Proceeds from borrowings </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromOtherDebt" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromOtherDebt" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ProceedsFromOtherDebt" xlink:to="lbl_label30026122" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_140d816" xlink:label="lbl_StockholdersEquity_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Berkshire Hathaway shareholders' equity </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1a2c8fa" xlink:label="lbl_label27445498" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Class of Stock [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis" xlink:label="lbl_StatementClassOfStockAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatementClassOfStockAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label27445498" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c33ac1" xlink:label="lbl_label29571777" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Class of Stock [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ClassOfStockDomain" xlink:label="lbl_ClassOfStockDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ClassOfStockDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label29571777" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1010303" xlink:label="lbl_label16843523" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common Stock </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CommonStockMember" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockMember" xlink:to="lbl_label16843523" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_be85ac" xlink:label="lbl_label12486060" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Class A </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CommonClassAMember" xlink:label="lbl_CommonClassAMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonClassAMember" xlink:to="lbl_label12486060" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_81bbbc" xlink:label="lbl_label8502204" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Class B </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CommonClassBMember" xlink:label="lbl_CommonClassBMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonClassBMember" xlink:to="lbl_label8502204" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_141bb40" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Receivables and originated loans </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1ca7213" xlink:label="lbl_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net cash flows from financing activities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_186bc6a" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestments_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment (gains) losses and other-than-temporary impairment losses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e2bc79" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInDerivativeContractAssetsAndLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative contract assets and liabilities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_7bc914" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxes_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income taxes </link:label>
<link:label id="id_6c5609" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other assets and liabilities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1c503d6" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsToMinorityShareholdersAndProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests and other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_dc6b03" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromSaleOfMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Sales of fixed maturity securities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1f092f9" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromRedemptionsAndMaturitiesOfMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Redemptions and maturities of fixed maturity securities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1b8cfd5" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromSaleOfMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Sales of equity securities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_162a58f" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment gains/losses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_17689b2" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Deferred charges reinsurance assumed </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1bf9095" xlink:label="lbl_label29331605" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in fixed maturity securities [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentsInFixedMaturitySecuritiesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInFixedMaturitySecuritiesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentsInFixedMaturitySecuritiesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label29331605" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_52c872" xlink:label="lbl_label5425266" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in equity securities [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentsInEquitySecuritiesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInEquitySecuritiesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentsInEquitySecuritiesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label5425266" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_54b55e" xlink:label="lbl_label5551454" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment gains losses [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1b60335" xlink:label="lbl_label28705589" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair value measurements [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FairValueMeasurementsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label28705589" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_158542e" xlink:label="lbl_label22565934" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Receivables [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ReceivablesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_ReceivablesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ReceivablesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label22565934" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1621e3d" xlink:label="lbl_label23207485" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label23207485" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e6f5b7" xlink:label="lbl_label15136183" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Investments [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherInvestmentsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherInvestmentsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label15136183" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1dd1d18" xlink:label="lbl_label8251975" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Inventories [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InventoryNetAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryNetAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InventoryNetAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label8251975" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_3b2500" xlink:label="lbl_label3876096" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes payable and other borrowings [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_DebtInstrumentsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DebtInstrumentsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label3876096" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_29a1f5" xlink:label="lbl_label2728437" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Contingencies and Commitments [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LossContingencyAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_LossContingencyAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LossContingencyAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label2728437" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentGainsLossesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentGainsLossesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentGainsLossesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label5551454" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_37fd8a" xlink:label="lbl_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Supplemental cash flow information [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a669b1" xlink:label="lbl_label10906033" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Supplemental cash flow information </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CashFlowSupplementalDisclosuresTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_CashFlowSupplementalDisclosuresTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CashFlowSupplementalDisclosuresTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label10906033" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19c8c9a" xlink:label="lbl_OtherIncome_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other revenues </link:label>
<link:label id="id_7d145f" xlink:label="lbl_RevenueOtherFinancialServices_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e0f975" xlink:label="lbl_label31521141" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Parent Company [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember" xlink:label="lbl_ParentCompanyMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ParentCompanyMember" xlink:to="lbl_label31521141" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_12ee344" xlink:label="lbl_label19850052" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Document fiscal year focus </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_DocumentFiscalYearFocus" xlink:label="lbl_DocumentFiscalYearFocus" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DocumentFiscalYearFocus" xlink:to="lbl_label19850052" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c9fc38" xlink:label="lbl_label30014520" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Document fiscal period focus </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus" xlink:label="lbl_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus" xlink:to="lbl_label30014520" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ce43b9" xlink:label="lbl_label30294969" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Document Information [Table] </link:label>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DocumentInformationTable" xlink:to="lbl_label30294969" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e5c20b" xlink:label="lbl_label31834635" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity Listings [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_EntityListingsTable" xlink:label="lbl_EntityListingsTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityListingsTable" xlink:to="lbl_label31834635" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e55d2c" xlink:label="lbl_label15031596" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entities [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_EntitiesTable" xlink:label="lbl_EntitiesTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntitiesTable" xlink:to="lbl_label15031596" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_15c4c43" xlink:label="lbl_label17030348" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Insurance and Other [Member] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1dc840b" xlink:label="lbl_label16732910" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Railroad, Utilities and Energy [Member] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_4eb191" xlink:label="lbl_label16632589" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Finance and Financial Products [Member] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_8f2d36" xlink:label="lbl_OtherAssets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_6acf9b" xlink:label="lbl_label6999963" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net earnings per share attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders: </link:label>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EarningsPerShareAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label6999963" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ec41eb" xlink:label="lbl_OtherIncome_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1ccc95b" xlink:label="lbl_OtherFinancialServicesCosts_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_191c475" xlink:label="lbl_StockSplitConversionRate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Stock Split Conversion Rate </link:label>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StockSplitConversionRate" xlink:to="lbl_StockSplitConversionRate_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_192647d" xlink:label="lbl_NetEarningsPerShareRatio_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net Earnings Per Share Ratio </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NetEarningsPerShareRatio" xlink:label="lbl_NetEarningsPerShareRatio" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NetEarningsPerShareRatio" xlink:to="lbl_NetEarningsPerShareRatio_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_ec5a36" xlink:label="lbl_NetEarningsPerShareRatio_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ratio representing the net earnings per equivalent Class A common share. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_15896b3" xlink:label="lbl_NetEarningsPerShareRatio_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ratio of earnings per Class B share to earnings per Class A share </link:label>
<link:label id="id_4bbce8" xlink:label="lbl_StockSplitConversionRate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Element represents the conversion rate to reflect a stock split. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1119af2" xlink:label="lbl_StockSplitConversionRate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Stock split conversion rate for a Class B common share, number of shares </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d40a2a" xlink:label="lbl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesAndOther_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Stock Issued During Period Value New Issues And Other </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesAndOther" xlink:label="lbl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesAndOther" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesAndOther" xlink:to="lbl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesAndOther_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1b68109" xlink:label="lbl_InterestsAcquiredAndOtherTransactions_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interests Acquired And Other Transactions </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InterestsAcquiredAndOtherTransactions" xlink:label="lbl_InterestsAcquiredAndOtherTransactions" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InterestsAcquiredAndOtherTransactions" xlink:to="lbl_InterestsAcquiredAndOtherTransactions_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_14abceb" xlink:label="lbl_ReclassificationOfInvestmentAppreciationInNetEarningsBeforeTaxPortionAttributableToParent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reclassification Of Investment Appreciation In Net Earnings Before Tax Portion Attributable To Parent </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ReclassificationOfInvestmentAppreciationInNetEarningsBeforeTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:label="lbl_ReclassificationOfInvestmentAppreciationInNetEarningsBeforeTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ReclassificationOfInvestmentAppreciationInNetEarningsBeforeTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:to="lbl_ReclassificationOfInvestmentAppreciationInNetEarningsBeforeTaxPortionAttributableToParent_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e65ca" xlink:label="lbl_ReclassificationOfInvestmentAppreciationInNetEarningsTaxPortionAttributableToParent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reclassification Of Investment Appreciation In Net Earnings Tax Portion Attributable To Parent </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ReclassificationOfInvestmentAppreciationInNetEarningsTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:label="lbl_ReclassificationOfInvestmentAppreciationInNetEarningsTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1d46432" xlink:label="lbl_OtherOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Portion Attributable To Parent </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_OtherOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:label="lbl_OtherOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:to="lbl_OtherOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a9eec9" xlink:label="lbl_label11136713" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Statement, Equity Components [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis" xlink:label="lbl_StatementEquityComponentsAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatementEquityComponentsAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label11136713" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_15c7600" xlink:label="lbl_label22836736" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equity Component [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EquityComponentDomain" xlink:label="lbl_EquityComponentDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquityComponentDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label22836736" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c5fc91" xlink:label="lbl_label29752465" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total Berkshire Hathaway shareholders' equity </link:label>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ParentMember" xlink:to="lbl_label29752465" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6057e4" xlink:label="lbl_label6313956" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common stock and capital in excess of par value </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CommonStockIncludingAdditionalPaidInCapitalMember" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockIncludingAdditionalPaidInCapitalMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockIncludingAdditionalPaidInCapitalMember" xlink:to="lbl_label6313956" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c27794" xlink:label="lbl_label12744596" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accumulated other comprehensive income </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember" xlink:label="lbl_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember" xlink:to="lbl_label12744596" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_2d3da3" xlink:label="lbl_label2964899" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Retained earnings </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember" xlink:label="lbl_RetainedEarningsMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RetainedEarningsMember" xlink:to="lbl_label2964899" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_592d28" xlink:label="lbl_label5844264" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Non-controlling interests </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember" xlink:label="lbl_NoncontrollingInterestMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NoncontrollingInterestMember" xlink:to="lbl_label5844264" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d95d70" xlink:label="lbl_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Balance </link:label>
<link:label id="id_197dce9" xlink:label="lbl_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Balance </link:label>
<link:label id="id_16f5dd0" xlink:label="lbl_label24075728" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other comprehensive income, net </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease" xlink:label="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease" xlink:to="lbl_label24075728" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d1037b" xlink:label="lbl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesAndOther_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Issuance of common stock and other transactions </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1352f86" xlink:label="lbl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssuesAndOther_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Value of new stock issued during the period and other transactions which are not separately disclosed or provided for elsewhere in the taxonomy. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_128350d" xlink:label="lbl_label19412237" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Changes in noncontrolling interests: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestItemsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_NoncontrollingInterestItemsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NoncontrollingInterestItemsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label19412237" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e79535" xlink:label="lbl_InterestsAcquiredAndOtherTransactions_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Changes in shareholder equity as a result of redeeming or purchasing the interests of non-controlling shareholders. Additionally, this element represents other transactions which are not separately disclosed or provided for elsewhere in the taxonomy. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_4d1525" xlink:label="lbl_InterestsAcquiredAndOtherTransactions_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interests acquired and other transactions </link:label>
<link:label id="id_144ee35" xlink:label="lbl_InterestsAcquiredAndOtherTransactions_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interests acquired and other transactions </link:label>
<link:label id="id_29add4" xlink:label="lbl_label2731476" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatementOfStockholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_StatementOfStockholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_14f7625" xlink:label="lbl_label21984805" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] </link:label>
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<link:label id="id" xlink:label="lbl_label21287934" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Comprehensive income attributable to Berkshire Hathaway: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1d3d69c" xlink:label="lbl_NetIncomeLoss_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net earnings </link:label>
<link:label id="id_18edfa3" xlink:label="lbl_label26140579" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other comprehensive income: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParentAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParentAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1be8dec" xlink:label="lbl_label29265388" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeAvailableforsaleSecuritiesAdjustmentBeforeTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:label="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeAvailableforsaleSecuritiesAdjustmentBeforeTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeAvailableforsaleSecuritiesTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:label="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeAvailableforsaleSecuritiesTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1152a31" xlink:label="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeAvailableforsaleSecuritiesTaxPortionAttributableToParent_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Applicable income taxes </link:label>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:label="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1d48783" xlink:label="lbl_OtherOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This element represents Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, for the period, which are not separately disclosed or provided for elsewhere in the taxonomy. </link:label>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:label="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_fa591c" xlink:label="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other comprehensive income, net </link:label>
<link:label id="id_160956f" xlink:label="lbl_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Comprehensive income attributable to Berkshire Hathaway </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax" xlink:label="lbl_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_6d31de" xlink:label="lbl_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Comprehensive income attributable to Berkshire Hathaway </link:label>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest" xlink:label="lbl_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1f36b47" xlink:label="lbl_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Comprehensive income of noncontrolling interests </link:label>
<link:label id="id_f4e7f7" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common stock value (Class A and Class B) </link:label>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockValue" xlink:to="lbl_CommonStockValue_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1143859" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common stock </link:label>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentBeforeTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:label="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentBeforeTaxPortionAttributableToParent" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1007989" xlink:label="lbl_ReclassificationOfInvestmentAppreciationInNetEarningsTaxPortionAttributableToParent_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Applicable income taxes </link:label>
<link:label id="id_938100" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssetsAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill and intangible assets [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1696" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfGoodwillTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill and other intangible assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfGoodwillTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfGoodwillTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeContractsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label2156107" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d804e9" xlink:label="lbl_label30934249" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common Stock [Abstract] </link:label>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label30934249" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_ada8b6" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfStockByClassTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common stock </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfStockByClassTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfStockByClassTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfStockByClassTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfStockByClassTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
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<link:label id="id_f686c4" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in equity securities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1a36bfb" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in fixed maturity securities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1c0dea" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Investments </link:label>
<link:label id="id_941591" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment gains/losses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e7d5a4" xlink:label="lbl_CostsOfServicesAndOperatingExpenses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Costs Of Services And Operating Expenses </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_9705b1" xlink:label="lbl_CostsOfServicesAndOperatingExpenses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The aggregate costs related to services rendered and total operating expenses. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_82cd39" xlink:label="lbl_CostsOfServicesAndOperatingExpenses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cost of sales and operating expenses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1bffa62" xlink:label="lbl_CargoAndFreightRevenueAndRegulatedAndUnregulatedOperatingRevenue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cargo and Freight Revenue and Regulated and Unregulated Operating Revenue </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CargoAndFreightRevenueAndRegulatedAndUnregulatedOperatingRevenue" xlink:label="lbl_CargoAndFreightRevenueAndRegulatedAndUnregulatedOperatingRevenue" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1764e2" xlink:label="lbl_CargoAndFreightRevenueAndRegulatedAndUnregulatedOperatingRevenue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The total amount of revenues from transporting cargo and freight between locations and the total regulated and unregulated operating revenues of utilities and energy businesses, and other revenues related to these activities. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_b54eae" xlink:label="lbl_ProfitLoss_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net earnings </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e29f39" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfBusinessAcquisitionsByAcquisitionTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Allocation of the aggregate purchase price to the assets and liabilities of the acquired entity [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfBusinessAcquisitionsByAcquisitionTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfBusinessAcquisitionsByAcquisitionTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaInformationTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaInformationTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1767ecf" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationOtherAssets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other </link:label>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationCurrentAssetsCashAndCashEquivalents" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationCurrentAssetsCashAndCashEquivalents" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_104f2f3" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationGoodwillAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill detail </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationGoodwillAmount" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationGoodwillAmount" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationGoodwillAmount" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationGoodwillAmount_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_b23525" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationAssetsAcquired_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total assets Detail </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationAssetsAcquired" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationAssetsAcquired" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationAssetsAcquired" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationAssetsAcquired_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1b06fa8" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Liabilities [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_deda27" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Liabilities and Net assets acquired: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_125f47b" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationOtherAssets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to other assets of the acquired entity. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_16e7622" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAccountsPayableAndOtherLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Liabilities Accounts Payable And Other Liabilities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAccountsPayableAndOtherLiabilities" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAccountsPayableAndOtherLiabilities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAccountsPayableAndOtherLiabilities" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAccountsPayableAndOtherLiabilities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1787bf8" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAccountsPayableAndOtherLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accounts payable and other liabilities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_509953" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationNotesPayableAndOtherBorrowings_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Notes Payable And Other Borrowings </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationNotesPayableAndOtherBorrowings" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationNotesPayableAndOtherBorrowings" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationNotesPayableAndOtherBorrowings" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationNotesPayableAndOtherBorrowings_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_59c77c" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationIncomeTaxesPrincipallyDeferred_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Income Taxes Principally Deferred </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationIncomeTaxesPrincipallyDeferred" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationIncomeTaxesPrincipallyDeferred" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationIncomeTaxesPrincipallyDeferred" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationIncomeTaxesPrincipallyDeferred_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_f953e" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAccountsPayableAndOtherLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to accounts payable and other liabilities of the acquired entity. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_108d490" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationNotesPayableAndOtherBorrowings_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes payable and other borrowings </link:label>
<link:label id="id_127bc60" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationNotesPayableAndOtherBorrowings_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to notes payable and other borrowings of the acquired entity. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1c28f0b" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationIncomeTaxesPrincipallyDeferred_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income taxes, principally deferred </link:label>
<link:label id="id_260961" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationIncomeTaxesPrincipallyDeferred_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to the sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date for a) payments made in advance for income taxes, which will be charged against earnings, b) income taxes previously overpaid to tax authorities representing refunds of over-payments or recoveries based on agreed-upon resolutions of disputes, c) the net cumulative amount for all deferred taxes arising from temporary differences between accounting income in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and tax-basis income, and d) unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all currently due domestic and foreign income tax obligations, assumed from the acquired entity. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_6e7fcf" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAssumed_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total liabilities detail </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAssumed" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAssumed" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAssumed" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAssumed_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_de81a0" xlink:label="lbl_label14340419" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net assets acquired </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationAssetsAcquiredLiabilitiesAssumedNet" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationAssetsAcquiredLiabilitiesAssumedNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationAssetsAcquiredLiabilitiesAssumedNet" xlink:to="lbl_label14340419" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1cb6b5" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAssumed_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total liabilities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1f9b4ba" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationAssetsAcquired_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total assets </link:label>
<link:label id="id_16ab6b9" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAssumedAndNetAssets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Liabilities Assumed And Net Assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAssumedAndNetAssets" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAssumedAndNetAssets" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAssumedAndNetAssets" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAssumedAndNetAssets_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_14895cb" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAssumedAndNetAssets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to liabilities assumed and net assets. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1995440" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationLiabilitiesAssumedAndNetAssets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total liabilities and net assets acquired </link:label>
<link:label id="id_14610b7" xlink:label="lbl_ProformaConsolidatedEarningsDataForAcquisitionAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Proforma consolidated earnings data for acquisition [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ProformaConsolidatedEarningsDataForAcquisitionAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_ProformaConsolidatedEarningsDataForAcquisitionAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ProformaConsolidatedEarningsDataForAcquisitionAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_ProformaConsolidatedEarningsDataForAcquisitionAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_4557d5" xlink:label="lbl_NarrativeAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Narrative [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NarrativeAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_NarrativeAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NarrativeAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_NarrativeAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1cbdb29" xlink:label="lbl_label30137129" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Allocation of the aggregate purchase price for BNSF </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferredIncludingEquityInterestInAcquireeHeldPriorToCombination" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferredIncludingEquityInterestInAcquireeHeldPriorToCombination" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferredIncludingEquityInterestInAcquireeHeldPriorToCombination" xlink:to="lbl_label30137129" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1bc1f25" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaRevenue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total revenues detail </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaRevenue" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaRevenue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaRevenue" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaRevenue_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_8c82" xlink:label="lbl_label35970" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Earnings per equivalent Class A common share attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaEarningsPerShareBasic" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaEarningsPerShareBasic" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaEarningsPerShareBasic" xlink:to="lbl_label35970" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_10c5f44" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionSharesOfVotingInterestsAcquired_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Acquisition Shares Of Voting Interests Acquired </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BusinessAcquisitionSharesOfVotingInterestsAcquired" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionSharesOfVotingInterestsAcquired" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionSharesOfVotingInterestsAcquired" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionSharesOfVotingInterestsAcquired_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_144629d" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionFundedThroughExistingCashBalancePercentage_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Acquisition Funded Through Existing Cash Balance Percentage </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BusinessAcquisitionFundedThroughExistingCashBalancePercentage" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionFundedThroughExistingCashBalancePercentage" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionFundedThroughExistingCashBalancePercentage" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionFundedThroughExistingCashBalancePercentage_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_105120" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionSharesOfVotingInterestsAcquired_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Number of voting equity interests acquired in the business combination. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_16a0b5f" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionFundedThroughExistingCashBalancePercentage_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The percentage of the acquisition funded through existing cash balances. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_fd8382" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionFundedThroughNewDebtPercentage_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Acquisition Funded Through New Debt Percentage </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BusinessAcquisitionFundedThroughNewDebtPercentage" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionFundedThroughNewDebtPercentage" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionFundedThroughNewDebtPercentage" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionFundedThroughNewDebtPercentage_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6fd016" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionFundedThroughNewDebtPercentage_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The percentage of the acquisition funded through new debt. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_565573" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionSharesOfVotingInterestsAcquired_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquisition of remaining common stock outstanding, shares </link:label>
<link:label id="id_44375b" xlink:label="lbl_label32673209" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquisition of common stock outstanding, percentage </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPercentageOfVotingInterestsAcquired" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPercentageOfVotingInterestsAcquired" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPercentageOfVotingInterestsAcquired" xlink:to="lbl_label32673209" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a5a2cc" xlink:label="lbl_label10855116" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Aggregate consideration for acquisition of common stock outstanding, amount </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferred" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferred" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferred" xlink:to="lbl_label10855116" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1210ea1" xlink:label="lbl_label18943649" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquisition of remaining common stock outstanding, paid in cash </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionCostOfAcquiredEntityCashPaid" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionCostOfAcquiredEntityCashPaid" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionCostOfAcquiredEntityCashPaid" xlink:to="lbl_label18943649" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1906e74" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionFundedThroughExistingCashBalancePercentage_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percentage of acquisition funded through existing cash balances, percentage </link:label>
<link:label id="id_17bbe66" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionFundedThroughNewDebtPercentage_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percentage of acquisition funded through new debt, percentage </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1f202e9" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeShares_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Combination Step Acquisition Equity Interest In Acquiree Shares </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeShares" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeShares" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeShares" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeShares_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_7ee705" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeShares_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Shares owned prior to acquisition, shares </link:label>
<link:label id="id_10dcd45" xlink:label="lbl_EquityMethodInvestments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equity method investment carrying value prior to Investment in subsidiaries </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments" xlink:label="lbl_EquityMethodInvestments" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquityMethodInvestments" xlink:to="lbl_EquityMethodInvestments_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1051a29" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGainOrLoss_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Holding gain recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of shares held under the equity method </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGainOrLoss" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGainOrLoss" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGainOrLoss" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGainOrLoss_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_152bf7f" xlink:label="lbl_label22200191" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentsInFixedMaturitySecuritiesTable" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInFixedMaturitySecuritiesTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAmortizedCost" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_502835" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> For an unclassified balance sheet, this item represents investments in debt securities having predetermined or determinable maturity dates, net of adjustments made for accretion, amortization, other-than-temporary impairments and hedging, if any. </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_d233bc" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair value </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1aa7159" xlink:label="lbl_label20399121" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unrealized Gains </link:label>
<link:label id="id_741946" xlink:label="lbl_label32426564" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the total unrealized holding loss on marketable securities with fixed maturities, at reporting date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1f0755a" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amortized Cost </link:label>
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<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithinOneYearAmortizedCost" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithinOneYearAmortizedCost" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithinOneYearAmortizedCost" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithinOneYearAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_81a674" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithinOneYearFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Fixed Maturities Within One Year Fair Value </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithinOneYearFairValue" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithinOneYearFairValue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithinOneYearFairValue" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithinOneYearFairValue_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1284b84" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithinOneYearAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents marketable securities with fixed maturities, at cost, net of adjustments made for accretion, amortization, other-than-temporary impairments, and hedging, if any, which are expected to mature within one year of the balance sheet date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e2149" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithinOneYearFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the fair value of marketable securities with fixed maturities which are expected to mature within one year of the balance sheet date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1fd73ef" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Fixed Maturities After One Through Five Years Amortized Cost </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsAmortizedCost" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsAmortizedCost" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsAmortizedCost" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1cbc544" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Fixed Maturities After One Through Five Years Fair Value </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsFairValue" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsFairValue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsFairValue" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsFairValue_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_b416a4" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterFiveThroughTenYearsAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Fixed Maturities After Five Through Ten Years Amortized Cost </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterFiveThroughTenYearsAmortizedCost" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterFiveThroughTenYearsAmortizedCost" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterFiveThroughTenYearsFairValue" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterFiveThroughTenYearsFairValue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterFiveThroughTenYearsFairValue" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterFiveThroughTenYearsFairValue_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_182f46e" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents marketable securities with fixed maturities, at cost, net of adjustments made for accretion, amortization, other-than-temporary impairments, and hedging, if any, which are expected to mature after one year and through five years from the balance sheet date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_277be4" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the fair value of marketable securities with fixed maturities which are expected to mature after one year and through five years from the balance sheet date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_3f8429" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterFiveThroughTenYearsAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents marketable securities with fixed maturities, at cost, net of adjustments made for accretion, amortization, other-than-temporary impairments, and hedging, if any, which are expected to mature after five years and through ten years from the balance sheet date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_af1b93" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterFiveThroughTenYearsFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the fair value of marketable securities with fixed maturitiess which are expected to mature after five years and through ten years from the balance sheet date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_188fffe" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterTenYearsAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Fixed Maturities After Ten Years Amortized Cost </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterTenYearsAmortizedCost" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterTenYearsAmortizedCost" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterTenYearsAmortizedCost" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterTenYearsAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_395fe" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterTenYearsAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents marketable securities with fixed maturities, at cost, net of adjustments made for accretion, amortization, other-than-temporary impairments, and hedging, if any, which are expected to mature after ten years from the balance sheet date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_39b476" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterTenYearsFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Fixed Maturities After Ten Years Fair Value </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterTenYearsFairValue" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterTenYearsFairValue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterTenYearsFairValue" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterTenYearsFairValue_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d2abec" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithoutSingleMaturityDateAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Fixed Maturities Without Single Maturity Date Amortized Cost </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithoutSingleMaturityDateAmortizedCost" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithoutSingleMaturityDateAmortizedCost" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithoutSingleMaturityDateAmortizedCost" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithoutSingleMaturityDateAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_8a35d" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithoutSingleMaturityDateFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Fixed Maturities Without Single Maturity Date Fair Value </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithoutSingleMaturityDateFairValue" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithoutSingleMaturityDateFairValue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithoutSingleMaturityDateFairValue" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithoutSingleMaturityDateFairValue_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_604a7f" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithoutSingleMaturityDateFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the fair value of marketable securities with fixed maturities, which do not have a single maturity date and which the Company has decided to disclose separately, rather than allocating such cost over several maturity groupings. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_f25841" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithoutSingleMaturityDateAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents marketable securities with fixed maturities, which do not have a single maturity date and which the Company has decided to disclose separately rather than allocating such cost, net of adjustments made for accretion, amortization, other-than-temporary impairments, and hedging, if any, over several maturity groupings. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1c3b9d6" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterTenYearsFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the fair value of marketable securities with fixed maturities which are expected to mature after ten years from the balance sheet date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_616e78" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithinOneYearAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Due in one year or less, amortized cost </link:label>
<link:label id="id_90af69" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithinOneYearFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Due in one year or less, fair value </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1be717a" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Due after one year through five years, amortized cost </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d4ac39" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Due after one year through five years, fair value </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1fc0fa" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterFiveThroughTenYearsAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Due after five years through ten years, amortized cost </link:label>
<link:label id="id_17ac618" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterFiveThroughTenYearsFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Due after five years through ten years, fair value </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e702a7" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterTenYearsAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Due after ten years, amortized cost </link:label>
<link:label id="id_11086ac" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAfterTenYearsFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Due after ten years, fair value </link:label>
<link:label id="id_16238d5" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithoutSingleMaturityDateAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Mortgage-backed securities, amortized cost </link:label>
<link:label id="id_ae8861" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesWithoutSingleMaturityDateFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Mortgage-backed securities, fair value </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1441d53" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesAmortizedCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total amortized cost </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d89978" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total fair value </link:label>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_USStatesAndPoliticalSubdivisionsMember" xlink:to="lbl_label11143632" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1198520" xlink:label="lbl_label18449696" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Foreign governments </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ForeignGovernmentDebtSecuritiesMember" xlink:label="lbl_ForeignGovernmentDebtSecuritiesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ForeignGovernmentDebtSecuritiesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label18449696" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9a0f18" xlink:label="lbl_label10096408" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Corporate bonds </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CorporateBondSecuritiesMember" xlink:label="lbl_CorporateBondSecuritiesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CorporateBondSecuritiesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label10096408" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_50ce4d" xlink:label="lbl_label5295693" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Mortgage-backed securities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_MortgageBackedSecuritiesMember" xlink:label="lbl_MortgageBackedSecuritiesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MortgageBackedSecuritiesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label5295693" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_18009ee" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Investments In Marketable Securities Equity Securities [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfInvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_eed95b" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in equity securities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_5734ea" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule related to the investments in common stocks and other forms of securities that provide ownership interests in a corporation. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_128a1f2" xlink:label="lbl_label194401131" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in equity securities [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentsInEquitySecuritiesTable" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInEquitySecuritiesTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentsInEquitySecuritiesTable" xlink:to="lbl_label194401131" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e5e4bb" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesCostBasis_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Equity Securities Cost Basis </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesCostBasis" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesCostBasis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesCostBasis" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesCostBasis_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c03f9f" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesCostBasis_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> For an unclassified balance sheet, this item represents the cost basis, net of adjustments made for accretion, amortization, other-than-temporary impairments, and hedging, if any, of investments in common and preferred stocks and other forms of securities that provide ownership interests in a corporation. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1828e92" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesCostBasis_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cost Basis </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1ed62ce" xlink:label="lbl_label9954458" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unrealized Gains </link:label>
<link:label id="id_18dae84" xlink:label="lbl_label6453996" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unrealized Losses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_181f5b" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecurities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value </link:label>
<link:label id="id_72878a" xlink:label="lbl_label7505802" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The Coca Cola Company [Member] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_107993a" xlink:label="lbl_label17275194" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> American Express Company [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_AmericanExpressCompanyMember" xlink:label="lbl_AmericanExpressCompanyMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AmericanExpressCompanyMember" xlink:to="lbl_label17275194" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_65f0cf" xlink:label="lbl_label6680783" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The Procter and Gamble Company [Member] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_9854e9" xlink:label="lbl_label9983209" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Wells Fargo and Company [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_WellsFargoAndCompanyMember" xlink:label="lbl_WellsFargoAndCompanyMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_WellsFargoAndCompanyMember" xlink:to="lbl_label9983209" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ac8045" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Investment [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_OtherInvestmentMember" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherInvestmentMember" xlink:to="lbl_OtherInvestmentMember_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5306bb" xlink:label="lbl_label5441211" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equity Securities [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EquitySecuritiesMember" xlink:label="lbl_EquitySecuritiesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquitySecuritiesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label5441211" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6e3a23" xlink:label="lbl_label7223843" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Type [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InvestmentTypeDomain" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentTypeDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentTypeDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label7223843" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1705877" xlink:label="lbl_label24139895" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Type [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentTypeAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentTypeAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label24139895" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e84c9a" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfOtherInvestmentsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Other Investments [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfOtherInvestmentsTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfOtherInvestmentsTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfOtherInvestmentsTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfOtherInvestmentsTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_10b4858" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfOtherInvestmentsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of other investments. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1268309" xlink:label="lbl_label19301129" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Investments [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_OtherInvestmentsTable" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherInvestmentsTable" xlink:to="lbl_label19301129" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5cd984" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedAtCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cost </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InvestmentOwnedAtCost" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedAtCost" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOwnedAtCost" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentOwnedAtCost_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d2af78" xlink:label="lbl_label13807480" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InvestmentOwnedAtFairValue" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedAtFairValue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:label id="id_126fe23" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Carrying Value </link:label>
<link:label id="id_151186e" xlink:label="lbl_label22091886" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fixed Maturities [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FixedMaturitiesMember" xlink:label="lbl_FixedMaturitiesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FixedMaturitiesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label22091886" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5756ca" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedStatedDividendRatePercentagePreferredStock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Owned Stated Dividend Rate Percentage Preferred Stock </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentOwnedStatedDividendRatePercentagePreferredStock" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedStatedDividendRatePercentagePreferredStock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOwnedStatedDividendRatePercentagePreferredStock" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentOwnedStatedDividendRatePercentagePreferredStock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_26ea39" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedStatedDividendRatePercentagePreferredStock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Dividend payment percentage rate for preferred stock. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_2ad329" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Owned Class Of Warrant Or Right Number Of Securities Called By Warrants Or Rights </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1180368" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> For investments owned, the specified number of securities that each class of warrants or rights outstanding give the holder the right but not the obligation to purchase from the issuer at a specific price, on or before a certain date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d58d0f" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionPricePerShare_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Owned Redeemable Preferred Stock Redemption Price Per Share </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionPricePerShare" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionPricePerShare" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionPricePerShare" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionPricePerShare_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9513ae" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionPricePerShare_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> For investments owned, the amount to be received per share by the entity upon redemption by the issuer. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_38faf7" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockAggregateRedemptionAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Owned Redeemable Preferred Stock Aggregate Redemption Amount </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockAggregateRedemptionAmount" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockAggregateRedemptionAmount" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockAggregateRedemptionAmount" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockAggregateRedemptionAmount_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_16e78a7" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockAggregateRedemptionAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> For investments owned, the aggregate amount to be received by the entity upon redemption by the issuer. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_a9a37f" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightTotalValueAtExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Owned Class Of Warrant Or Right Total Value At Exercise Price Of Warrants Or Rights </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightTotalValueAtExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightTotalValueAtExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightTotalValueAtExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightTotalValueAtExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c8692b" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Owned Class Of Warrant Or Right Exercise Price Of Warrants Or Rights </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_59a280" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedNotesCouponRate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Owned Notes Coupon Rate </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentOwnedNotesCouponRate" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedNotesCouponRate" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOwnedNotesCouponRate" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentOwnedNotesCouponRate_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1b9d42e" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedStatedDividendRatePercentageCapitalInstrument_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Owned Stated Dividend Rate Percentage Capital Instrument </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentOwnedStatedDividendRatePercentageCapitalInstrument" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedStatedDividendRatePercentageCapitalInstrument" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOwnedStatedDividendRatePercentageCapitalInstrument" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentOwnedStatedDividendRatePercentageCapitalInstrument_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e3a2f6" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPercentageWithinTwoYearsOfIssuance_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Convertible Perpetual Capital Instrument Redemption Percentage Within Two Years Of Issuance </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPercentageWithinTwoYearsOfIssuance" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPercentageWithinTwoYearsOfIssuance" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPercentageWithinTwoYearsOfIssuance" xlink:to="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPercentageWithinTwoYearsOfIssuance_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ddbf05" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPercentageAfterTwoYearsOfIssuance_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Convertible Perpetual Capital Instrument Redemption Percentage After Two Years Of Issuance </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPercentageAfterTwoYearsOfIssuance" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPercentageAfterTwoYearsOfIssuance" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPercentageAfterTwoYearsOfIssuance" xlink:to="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPercentageAfterTwoYearsOfIssuance_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_392d8b" xlink:label="lbl_ConversionOfConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentToCommonStockShares_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Conversion Of Convertible Perpetual Capital Instrument To Common Stock Shares </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ConversionOfConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentToCommonStockShares" xlink:label="lbl_ConversionOfConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentToCommonStockShares" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ConversionOfConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentToCommonStockShares" xlink:to="lbl_ConversionOfConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentToCommonStockShares_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_17236ab" xlink:label="lbl_ConversionOfConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentToCommonStockValuePerShare_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Conversion Of Convertible Perpetual Capital Instrument To Common Stock Value Per Share </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ConversionOfConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentToCommonStockValuePerShare" xlink:label="lbl_ConversionOfConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentToCommonStockValuePerShare" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ConversionOfConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentToCommonStockValuePerShare" xlink:to="lbl_ConversionOfConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentToCommonStockValuePerShare_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_4daf4a" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionRatio_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Owned Redeemable Preferred Stock Redemption Ratio </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionRatio" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionRatio" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionRatio" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionRatio_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_b4a4ae" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockThresholdPricePerShare_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common Stock Threshold Price Per Share </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CommonStockThresholdPricePerShare" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockThresholdPricePerShare" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockThresholdPricePerShare" xlink:to="lbl_CommonStockThresholdPricePerShare_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_fdf298" xlink:label="lbl_MinimumNumberOfTradingDays_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Minimum Number Of Trading Days </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MinimumNumberOfTradingDays" xlink:label="lbl_MinimumNumberOfTradingDays" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MinimumNumberOfTradingDays" xlink:to="lbl_MinimumNumberOfTradingDays_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_34cc18" xlink:label="lbl_RangeOfTradingDays_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Range Of Trading Days </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_RangeOfTradingDays" xlink:label="lbl_RangeOfTradingDays" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RangeOfTradingDays" xlink:to="lbl_RangeOfTradingDays_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9fb36f" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightTotalValueAtExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> For investments owned, the total value of each class of warrants or rights outstanding calculated by taking the exercise price times the number of warrants held. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_125fab3" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> For investments owned, the exercise price of each class of warrants or rights outstanding. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_152d6dd" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedNotesCouponRate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> For investments which are quantified by principal amount, the coupon rate of the note. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_11c8df9" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedStatedDividendRatePercentageCapitalInstrument_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Dividend payment percentage rate for capital instrument. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_450e6f" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPercentageWithinTwoYearsOfIssuance_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents the redemption percentage of a convertible perpetual capital instrument at which the issuer may redeem the instrument, within two years of issuance. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_369fec" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPercentageAfterTwoYearsOfIssuance_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents the redemption percentage of a convertible perpetual capital instrument at which the issuer may redeem the instrument, after two years of issuance. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_c726d6" xlink:label="lbl_ConversionOfConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentToCommonStockShares_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents the conversion option of convertible perpetual capital instrument into shares of the issuer's common stock. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_149fab9" xlink:label="lbl_ConversionOfConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentToCommonStockValuePerShare_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Conversion rate per share of convertible perpetual capital instrument to common stock. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1af49f1" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionRatio_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> For investments owned, the per share conversion ratio to be used by the entity upon redemption. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_462e13" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockThresholdPricePerShare_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Option to convert preferred stock when the common stock price exceeds a set threshold price per share. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1091d9a" xlink:label="lbl_MinimumNumberOfTradingDays_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The minimum number of trading days in a consecutive period window, which will trigger an event. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1ed457" xlink:label="lbl_RangeOfTradingDays_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The range of days ("window") used to measure the number of trading days in a consecutive period, which will trigger an event. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_12cb9a0" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedBalanceShares_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment owned, shares detail </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InvestmentOwnedBalanceShares" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedBalanceShares" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOwnedBalanceShares" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentOwnedBalanceShares_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_77a2ab" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedStatedDividendRatePercentagePreferredStock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment in Preferred Stock, stated percent </link:label>
<link:label id="id_b15e76" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment in Warrants to purchase common stock, number of shares </link:label>
<link:label id="id_5f599a" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedAtCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment owned, total cost </link:label>
<link:label id="id_ab0f3c" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionPricePerShare_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Redemption value of Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, per share </link:label>
<link:label id="id_15df60a" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockAggregateRedemptionAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Redemption value of Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, aggregate value </link:label>
<link:label id="id_51460c" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightTotalValueAtExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Exercise price for warrants, value </link:label>
<link:label id="id_146db20" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Exercise price for warrants, value, per share </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e75de7" xlink:label="lbl_label31940071" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment owned, face value </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InvestmentOwnedBalancePrincipalAmount" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedBalancePrincipalAmount" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOwnedBalancePrincipalAmount" xlink:to="lbl_label31940071" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_2bb0fd" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedNotesCouponRate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment in notes, stated percent </link:label>
<link:label id="id_166c12f" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedStatedDividendRatePercentageCapitalInstrument_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment in convertible perpetual capital instrument, stated percent </link:label>
<link:label id="id_6756ff" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPercentageWithinTwoYearsOfIssuance_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Convertible perpetual capital instrument redemption before adjustment, percentage </link:label>
<link:label id="id_b433ce" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPercentageAfterTwoYearsOfIssuance_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Convertible perpetual capital instrument redemption adjusted, percentage </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1ed4d2a" xlink:label="lbl_ConversionOfConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentToCommonStockShares_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Conversion of non-voting subordinated convertible perpetual capital instrument into common stock, number of shares </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1161ec5" xlink:label="lbl_ConversionOfConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentToCommonStockValuePerShare_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Conversion of non-voting subordinated convertible perpetual capital instrument into common stock, CHF per share </link:label>
<link:label id="id_dd4b71" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedRedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionRatio_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Conversion ratio of Series A Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, shares </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1fc12c4" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockThresholdPricePerShare_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common stock threshold price, per share </link:label>
<link:label id="id_390352" xlink:label="lbl_MinimumNumberOfTradingDays_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Minimum number of trading days in a consecutive day period </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e11d0e" xlink:label="lbl_RangeOfTradingDays_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Range of trading days in a consecutive day period, number of days </link:label>
<link:label id="id_180ea92" xlink:label="lbl_label25225874" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> BNSF shares owned prior to acquisition, percentage of shares </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage" xlink:label="lbl_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage" xlink:to="lbl_label25225874" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_168e1c1" xlink:label="lbl_label23650753" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equity in net assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentUnderlyingEquityInNetAssets" xlink:label="lbl_EquityMethodInvestmentUnderlyingEquityInNetAssets" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquityMethodInvestmentUnderlyingEquityInNetAssets" xlink:to="lbl_label23650753" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ae7dca" xlink:label="lbl_label28212682" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Excess of our carrying value over our equity in net assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentDifferenceBetweenCarryingAmountAndUnderlyingEquity" xlink:label="lbl_EquityMethodInvestmentDifferenceBetweenCarryingAmountAndUnderlyingEquity" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquityMethodInvestmentDifferenceBetweenCarryingAmountAndUnderlyingEquity" xlink:to="lbl_label28212682" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_ff6bd5" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentGainsLossesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Investment Gains Losses [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfInvestmentGainsLossesTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentGainsLossesTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentGainsLossesTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentGainsLossesTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d9ed0d" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentGainsLossesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment gains/losses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_30ea8a" xlink:label="lbl_label3205770" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment gains / losses [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentGainsLossesTable" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentGainsLossesTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentGainsLossesTable" xlink:to="lbl_label3205770" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_101b8a6" xlink:label="lbl_label16890022" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Investment Gain / Loss [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_OtherInvestmentGainLossMember" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentGainLossMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherInvestmentGainLossMember" xlink:to="lbl_label16890022" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_bba603" xlink:label="lbl_label12297731" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Income Categories [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeCategoriesDomain" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentIncomeCategoriesDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentIncomeCategoriesDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label12297731" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_901b9c" xlink:label="lbl_label9444252" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Investment Income Reported Amounts By Category [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfInvestmentIncomeReportedAmountsByCategoryAxis" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentIncomeReportedAmountsByCategoryAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentIncomeReportedAmountsByCategoryAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label9444252" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6d54da" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentGainsLossesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of investment gains and losses. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_121320c" xlink:label="lbl_GainOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Gain On Investments Excluding Other Than Temporary Impairments </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_GainOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments" xlink:label="lbl_GainOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GainOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments" xlink:to="lbl_GainOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9bcb7e" xlink:label="lbl_GainOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the gross total realized and unrealized gain included in earnings for the period as a result of selling or holding marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, including the unrealized holding gain of held-to-maturity securities transferred to the trading security category and the cumulative unrealized gain which was included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity) for available-for-sale securities transferred to trading securities during the period. Additionally, this item would include any gains realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_112d62b" xlink:label="lbl_LossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Loss On Investments Excluding Other Than Temporary Impairments </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments" xlink:label="lbl_LossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments" xlink:to="lbl_LossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5ab8c4" xlink:label="lbl_LossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the gross total realized and unrealized loss included in earnings for the period as a result of selling or holding marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, including the unrealized holding loss of held-to-maturity securities transferred to the trading security category and the cumulative unrealized loss which was included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity) for available-for-sale securities transferred to trading securities during the period. Additionally, this item would include any losses realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1f49560" xlink:label="lbl_GainOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Gross gains from sales and other disposals </link:label>
<link:label id="id_df0ce3" xlink:label="lbl_LossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Gross losses from sales and other disposals </link:label>
<link:label id="id_185b63f" xlink:label="lbl_FootnoteNarrativeAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Footnote Narrative [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FootnoteNarrativeAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_FootnoteNarrativeAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FootnoteNarrativeAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_FootnoteNarrativeAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_4e18f1" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGainOrLoss_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> One-time holding gain related to BNSF acquisition </link:label>
<link:label id="id_17090fb" xlink:label="lbl_label24154363" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment gains/losses: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GainLossOnInvestmentsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label24154363" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_691fcf" xlink:label="lbl_label7741108" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Receivables of insurance and other businesses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e25e8c" xlink:label="lbl_label15307927" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Loans and finance receivables of finance and financial products businesses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_2d9095" xlink:label="lbl_label2986133" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Receivables [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ReceivablesTable" xlink:label="lbl_ReceivablesTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ReceivablesTable" xlink:to="lbl_label2986133" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_b906ea" xlink:label="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesGross_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reinsurance Recoverables Gross </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ReinsuranceRecoverablesGross" xlink:label="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesGross" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesGross" xlink:to="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesGross_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1faca84" xlink:label="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesGross_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The known and estimated amount recoverable as of the balance sheet date from reinsurers for claims paid or incurred by the ceding insurer and associated claims settlement expenses, including estimated amounts for claims incurred but not reported, and policy benefits. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_14dc6a8" xlink:label="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesGross_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e5241f" xlink:label="lbl_label15016991" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Insurance premiums receivable </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PremiumsReceivableGross" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsReceivableGross" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PremiumsReceivableGross" xlink:to="lbl_label15016991" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e6fcea" xlink:label="lbl_label31915242" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Receivables of insurance and other businesses: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNetAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNetAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNetAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label31915242" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_2f8e3e" xlink:label="lbl_label3116606" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Trade and other receivables </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AccountsReceivableGross" xlink:label="lbl_AccountsReceivableGross" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AccountsReceivableGross" xlink:to="lbl_label3116606" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_106e195" xlink:label="lbl_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsPremiumsAndOtherReceivables_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Allowances for uncollectible accounts </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsPremiumsAndOtherReceivables" xlink:label="lbl_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsPremiumsAndOtherReceivables" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsPremiumsAndOtherReceivables" xlink:to="lbl_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsPremiumsAndOtherReceivables_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_18e535e" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total receivables of insurance and other businesses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_12d0914" xlink:label="lbl_label19728660" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Loans and finance receivables of finance and financial products businesses: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NotesReceivableNetAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_NotesReceivableNetAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotesReceivableNetAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label19728660" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_40575e" xlink:label="lbl_label4216670" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Consumer installment loans and finance receivables </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableConsumer" xlink:label="lbl_LoansAndLeasesReceivableConsumer" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LoansAndLeasesReceivableConsumer" xlink:to="lbl_label4216670" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c5f2" xlink:label="lbl_label116210" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Commercial loans and finance receivables </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableCommercial" xlink:label="lbl_LoansAndLeasesReceivableCommercial" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LoansAndLeasesReceivableCommercial" xlink:to="lbl_label116210" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1602a1d" xlink:label="lbl_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Allowances for uncollectible loans </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance" xlink:label="lbl_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance" xlink:to="lbl_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_16601d9" xlink:label="lbl_LoansAndLeasesReceivableNetReportedAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total loans and finance receivables of finance and financial products businesses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_732f2d" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfGoodwillTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reconciliation of the change in the carrying value of goodwill </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1172439" xlink:label="lbl_label18293817" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_GoodwillTable" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GoodwillTable" xlink:to="lbl_label18293817" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e9e911" xlink:label="lbl_label15329553" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reconciliation of the change in the carrying value of goodwill: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GoodwillRollForward" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillRollForward" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GoodwillRollForward" xlink:to="lbl_label15329553" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e84058" xlink:label="lbl_Goodwill_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Beginning balance </link:label>
<link:label id="id_690d4a" xlink:label="lbl_label6884682" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquisition of BNSF </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GoodwillAcquiredDuringPeriod" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillAcquiredDuringPeriod" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GoodwillAcquiredDuringPeriod" xlink:to="lbl_label6884682" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e8c783" xlink:label="lbl_Goodwill_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ending balance </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d65c02" xlink:label="lbl_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnershipAfterAllTransactions_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Shares owned prior to acquisition, percentage </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnershipAfterAllTransactions" xlink:label="lbl_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnershipAfterAllTransactions" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnershipAfterAllTransactions" xlink:to="lbl_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnershipAfterAllTransactions_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_15d4b08" xlink:label="lbl_label22891272" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentAxis" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label22891272" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1781c3a" xlink:label="lbl_label24648762" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentDomain" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label24648762" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1175885" xlink:label="lbl_label18307205" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Capital Instrument [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CapitalInstrumentMember" xlink:label="lbl_CapitalInstrumentMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CapitalInstrumentMember" xlink:to="lbl_label18307205" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_4759af" xlink:label="lbl_label4676015" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goldman Sachs Group Inc [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_GoldmanSachsGroupIncMember" xlink:label="lbl_GoldmanSachsGroupIncMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GoldmanSachsGroupIncMember" xlink:to="lbl_label4676015" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1542712" xlink:label="lbl_label22292242" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> General Electric Company [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_GeneralElectricCompanyMember" xlink:label="lbl_GeneralElectricCompanyMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GeneralElectricCompanyMember" xlink:to="lbl_label22292242" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_29f094" xlink:label="lbl_label2748564" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Wm Wrigley Jr Company [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_WmWrigleyJrCompanyMember" xlink:label="lbl_WmWrigleyJrCompanyMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_WmWrigleyJrCompanyMember" xlink:to="lbl_label2748564" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_12d7cc4" xlink:label="lbl_label19758276" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Swiss Reinsurance Company Limited [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_SwissReinsuranceCompanyLimitedMember" xlink:label="lbl_SwissReinsuranceCompanyLimitedMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SwissReinsuranceCompanyLimitedMember" xlink:to="lbl_label19758276" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_14f423a" xlink:label="lbl_label21971514" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The Dow Chemical Company [Member] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_132e1e4" xlink:label="lbl_label20111844" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BurlingtonNorthernSantaFeCorporationMember" xlink:label="lbl_BurlingtonNorthernSantaFeCorporationMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BurlingtonNorthernSantaFeCorporationMember" xlink:to="lbl_label20111844" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c8a609" xlink:label="lbl_label29926921" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CumulativePreferredStockMember" xlink:label="lbl_CumulativePreferredStockMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CumulativePreferredStockMember" xlink:to="lbl_label29926921" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1cf9a65" xlink:label="lbl_label30382693" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Preferred Stock [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PreferredStockMember" xlink:label="lbl_PreferredStockMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PreferredStockMember" xlink:to="lbl_label30382693" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d03c86" xlink:label="lbl_label13646982" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Subordinated Debt [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtMember" xlink:label="lbl_SubordinatedDebtMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SubordinatedDebtMember" xlink:to="lbl_label13646982" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1559661" xlink:label="lbl_label22386273" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Senior Notes [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SeniorNotesMember" xlink:label="lbl_SeniorNotesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SeniorNotesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label22386273" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_3e8f62" xlink:label="lbl_label4099938" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Warrant [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_WarrantMember" xlink:label="lbl_WarrantMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_WarrantMember" xlink:to="lbl_label4099938" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_59f1b0" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInventoryTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Inventory [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfInventoryTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInventoryTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfInventoryTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfInventoryTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_b6346d" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInventoryTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule related to inventories. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_12c0a98" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInventoryTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Inventories </link:label>
<link:label id="id_7bde2a" xlink:label="lbl_label8117802" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Inventories [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InventoriesTable" xlink:label="lbl_InventoriesTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InventoriesTable" xlink:to="lbl_label8117802" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_118daf6" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryWorkInProcessAndOtherInventory_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Inventory Work In Process And Other Inventory </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InventoryWorkInProcessAndOtherInventory" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryWorkInProcessAndOtherInventory" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InventoryWorkInProcessAndOtherInventory" xlink:to="lbl_InventoryWorkInProcessAndOtherInventory_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1b6cf95" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryWorkInProcessAndOtherInventory_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents the a) Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed, are generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, and which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing, and b) Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of inventories of a nature not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_87a3f9" xlink:label="lbl_label8889337" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Raw materials </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InventoryRawMaterials" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryRawMaterials" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InventoryRawMaterials" xlink:to="lbl_label8889337" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_95674c" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryWorkInProcessAndOtherInventory_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Work in process and other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1a9eeab" xlink:label="lbl_label27913899" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Finished manufactured goods </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InventoryFinishedGoods" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryFinishedGoods" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InventoryFinishedGoods" xlink:to="lbl_label27913899" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_144626a" xlink:label="lbl_label21258858" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goods acquired for resale </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherInventoryPurchasedGoods" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInventoryPurchasedGoods" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherInventoryPurchasedGoods" xlink:to="lbl_label21258858" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_8e595a" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total inventory </link:label>
<link:label id="id_173019f" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Fixed Maturities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position 12 Months Or Longer Aggregate Losses </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_50148a" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the amount of unrealized losses related to securities with fixed maturities that have been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1c592a0" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unrealized losses related to securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1b9e02a" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Equity Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position 12 Months Or Longer Aggregate Losses </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19355d7" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the amount of unrealized losses related to equity securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_13fcb4e" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unrealized losses related to securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more </link:label>
<link:label id="id_f10775" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLossesPercent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Equity Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position 12 Months Or Longer Aggregate Losses Percent </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLossesPercent" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLossesPercent" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLossesPercent" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLossesPercent_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a838b1" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLossesPercent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the percentage of unrealized losses on equity securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d47229" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLossesPercent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Concentration of unrealized losses, percentage </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1dbf372" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedGainLossNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Equity Securities Unrealized Gain Loss Net </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedGainLossNet" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedGainLossNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedGainLossNet" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedGainLossNet_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_3eede7" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedGainLossNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the total net unrealized holding gain as a result of holding marketable equity securities. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_162c4d7" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedGainLossNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment in Wells Fargo & Company net unrealized gain </link:label>
<link:label id="id_13f0d30" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfPremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNetTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Premiums And Other Receivables Net [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfPremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNetTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfPremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNetTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfPremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNetTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfPremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNetTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_154296" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfPremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNetTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule disclosing net premiums and other types of receivables due from other persons or entities. </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfPremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNetTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label7741108" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c73cba" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfLoansAndLeasesReceivableNetReportedAmountTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Loans And Leases Receivable Net Reported Amount [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfLoansAndLeasesReceivableNetReportedAmountTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfLoansAndLeasesReceivableNetReportedAmountTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfLoansAndLeasesReceivableNetReportedAmountTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfLoansAndLeasesReceivableNetReportedAmountTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1aca33e" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfLoansAndLeasesReceivableNetReportedAmountTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule disclosing the carrying amount of all categories of loans and leases held in portfolio, net of unearned income and the allowance for losses on loans and leases. </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfLoansAndLeasesReceivableNetReportedAmountTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label15307927" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ea4fd4" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillPeriodIncreaseDecreaseExcludingAcquisitions_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill Period Increase Decrease Excluding Acquisitions </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_GoodwillPeriodIncreaseDecreaseExcludingAcquisitions" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillPeriodIncreaseDecreaseExcludingAcquisitions" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GoodwillPeriodIncreaseDecreaseExcludingAcquisitions" xlink:to="lbl_GoodwillPeriodIncreaseDecreaseExcludingAcquisitions_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c28e11" xlink:label="lbl_label12750353" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label12750353" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d28e8b" xlink:label="lbl_NarrativeAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Narrative: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_10bab32" xlink:label="lbl_ProformaConsolidatedEarningsDataForAcquisitionAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Pro-forma consolidated earnings data for acquisition: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_2ac6c1" xlink:label="lbl_AcquisitionOfBurlingtonNorthernSantaFeCorporationNarrativeAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquisition of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation Narrative [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_AcquisitionOfBurlingtonNorthernSantaFeCorporationNarrativeAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_AcquisitionOfBurlingtonNorthernSantaFeCorporationNarrativeAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AcquisitionOfBurlingtonNorthernSantaFeCorporationNarrativeAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_AcquisitionOfBurlingtonNorthernSantaFeCorporationNarrativeAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_db666e" xlink:label="lbl_AcquisitionOfBurlingtonNorthernSantaFeCorporationNarrativeAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquisitions: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1cfca31" xlink:label="lbl_AmortizedCostAndEstimatedFairValueOfSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities with fixed maturities: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d2243f" xlink:label="lbl_EquitySecuritiesInvestmentsAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equity Securities Investments [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_EquitySecuritiesInvestmentsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_EquitySecuritiesInvestmentsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquitySecuritiesInvestmentsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_EquitySecuritiesInvestmentsAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_2c2b16" xlink:label="lbl_EquitySecuritiesInvestmentsAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in equity securities: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_15950d8" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOtherAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment, Other [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentOtherAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOtherAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOtherAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentOtherAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_12f7db2" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOtherAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Investments: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1ffdbe8" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Inventory [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InventoryAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InventoryAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_InventoryAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_15e4f3a" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeShares_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> In a business combination achieved in stages, this element represents the acquisition-date number of shares in the acquiree held by the acquirer immediately before the acquisition date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_17efe84" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaNetIncomeLossAttributableToParent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Acquisition Pro Forma Net Income Loss Attributable To Parent </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaNetIncomeLossAttributableToParent" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaNetIncomeLossAttributableToParent" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaNetIncomeLossAttributableToParent" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaNetIncomeLossAttributableToParent_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1342d79" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaNetIncomeLossAttributableToParent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net earnings attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders </link:label>
<link:label id="id_489d5c" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaNetIncomeLossAttributableToParent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The pro forma net income (loss) for the period attributable to the parent as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e55219" xlink:label="lbl_label31805977" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_SignificantAccountingPoliciesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_SignificantAccountingPoliciesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SignificantAccountingPoliciesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label31805977" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_139cfc" xlink:label="lbl_label1285372" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Significant Accounting Policies [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_SignificantAccountingPoliciesTable" xlink:label="lbl_SignificantAccountingPoliciesTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SignificantAccountingPoliciesTable" xlink:to="lbl_label1285372" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_194fd29" xlink:label="lbl_label26541353" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_SignificantAccountingPoliciesLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_SignificantAccountingPoliciesLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SignificantAccountingPoliciesLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label26541353" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d49360" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property Plant And Equipment Policy [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_53203a" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Investments Narrative [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_611469" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Investments Narrative: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1fc29fd" xlink:label="lbl_FootnoteNarrativeAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Footnote Narrative: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_12427a3" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Inventory: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1b081f0" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfBusinessAcquisitionsByAcquisitionTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Allocation of the aggregate purchase price to the assets and liabilities of the acquired entity </link:label>
<link:label id="id_14ae767" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaInformationTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Pro-forma consolidated earnings data for acquisition </link:label>
<link:label id="id_df395b" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment </link:label>
<link:label id="id_846b5c" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Investments In Marketable Securities Fixed Maturities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1df2f31" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleofAmortizedCostAndEstimatedFairValueofSecuritieswithFixedMaturitiesByContractualMaturityDatesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Amortized Cost And Estimated Fair Value Of Securities With Fixed Maturities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_8bba97" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfOtherInvestmentsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Other Investments </link:label>
<link:label id="id_81b008" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDetailsAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment details [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDetailsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDetailsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDetailsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDetailsAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e5def6" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDetailsAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e6c29f" xlink:label="lbl_FurnitureAndFixturesAndOtherGross_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Furniture And Fixtures And Other Gross </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FurnitureAndFixturesAndOtherGross" xlink:label="lbl_FurnitureAndFixturesAndOtherGross" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FurnitureAndFixturesAndOtherGross" xlink:to="lbl_FurnitureAndFixturesAndOtherGross_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_128027c" xlink:label="lbl_FurnitureAndFixturesAndOtherGross_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of long-lived, depreciable asset commonly used in offices and stores and other. Examples include desks, chairs, and store fixtures and other items not individually reported. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_140c823" xlink:label="lbl_label21022755" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Land </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_Land" xlink:label="lbl_Land" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_Land" xlink:to="lbl_label21022755" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_26344d" xlink:label="lbl_label2503757" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Buildings and improvements </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross" xlink:label="lbl_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross" xlink:to="lbl_label2503757" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_56e" xlink:label="lbl_label1390" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Machinery and equipment </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_MachineryAndEquipmentGross" xlink:label="lbl_MachineryAndEquipmentGross" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MachineryAndEquipmentGross" xlink:to="lbl_label1390" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_7c9f6b" xlink:label="lbl_FurnitureAndFixturesAndOtherGross_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Furniture, fixtures and other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_b0e9eb" xlink:label="lbl_label11594219" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Assets held for lease </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross" xlink:label="lbl_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross" xlink:to="lbl_label11594219" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d9b1cd" xlink:label="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentGenerationOrProcessingAndTransmissionAndDistribution_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Public Utilities Property Plant And Equipment Generation Or Processing And Transmission And Distribution </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentGenerationOrProcessingAndTransmissionAndDistribution" xlink:label="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentGenerationOrProcessingAndTransmissionAndDistribution" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentGenerationOrProcessingAndTransmissionAndDistribution" xlink:to="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentGenerationOrProcessingAndTransmissionAndDistribution_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c8a2f2" xlink:label="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentGenerationOrProcessingAndTransmissionAndDistribution_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Sum of period end amount of property, plant and equipment (PPE) related to a) generation or processing owned by public utility, and b) transmission and distribution owned by public utility. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_38dd58" xlink:label="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentGenerationOrProcessingAndTransmissionAndDistribution_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Utility generation, distribution and transmission system </link:label>
<link:label id="id_14bc4f2" xlink:label="lbl_label21742834" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Construction in progress </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross" xlink:label="lbl_ConstructionInProgressGross" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ConstructionInProgressGross" xlink:to="lbl_label21742834" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_18aad86" xlink:label="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentPipeline_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Public Utilities Property Plant And Equipment Pipeline </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentPipeline" xlink:label="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentPipeline" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentPipeline" xlink:to="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentPipeline_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c14ec8" xlink:label="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentPipeline_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interstate pipeline assets </link:label>
<link:label id="id_7cfba" xlink:label="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentPipeline_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Period end amount of property, plant and equipment (PPE) related to pipeline assets. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1acafaa" xlink:label="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentConstructionWorkInProgress_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Construction in progress Utilities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentConstructionWorkInProgress" xlink:label="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentConstructionWorkInProgress" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentConstructionWorkInProgress" xlink:to="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentConstructionWorkInProgress_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_17ce7bc" xlink:label="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentConstructionWorkInProgress_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Construction in progress </link:label>
<link:label id="id_da0969" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total Property, plant and equipment, gross </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross" xlink:to="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_ae427c" xlink:label="lbl_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accumulated depreciation </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:label="lbl_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:to="lbl_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1643587" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total Property, plant and equipment, net </link:label>
<link:label id="id_4d06f1" xlink:label="lbl_label5048049" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Furniture fixtures and other [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FurnitureFixturesAndOtherMember" xlink:label="lbl_FurnitureFixturesAndOtherMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FurnitureFixturesAndOtherMember" xlink:to="lbl_label5048049" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1820aa7" xlink:label="lbl_label25299623" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Track structure and other roadway [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_TrackStructureAndOtherRoadwayMember" xlink:label="lbl_TrackStructureAndOtherRoadwayMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_TrackStructureAndOtherRoadwayMember" xlink:to="lbl_label25299623" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_fd21c2" xlink:label="lbl_label16589250" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Locomotives freight cars and other equipment [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LocomotivesFreightCarsAndOtherEquipmentMember" xlink:label="lbl_LocomotivesFreightCarsAndOtherEquipmentMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LocomotivesFreightCarsAndOtherEquipmentMember" xlink:to="lbl_label16589250" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_13b609" xlink:label="lbl_label1291785" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Utility generation, distribution And transmission system [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_UtilityGenerationDistributionAndTransmissionSystemMember" xlink:label="lbl_UtilityGenerationDistributionAndTransmissionSystemMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UtilityGenerationDistributionAndTransmissionSystemMember" xlink:to="lbl_label1291785" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ac5567" xlink:label="lbl_label28071271" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property Plant and Equipment By Type [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label28071271" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_38e1b6" xlink:label="lbl_label3727798" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTypeDomain" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTypeDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTypeDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label3727798" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1917ccd" xlink:label="lbl_label26311885" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Buildings and improvements [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BuildingAndBuildingImprovementsMember" xlink:label="lbl_BuildingAndBuildingImprovementsMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BuildingAndBuildingImprovementsMember" xlink:to="lbl_label26311885" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_98caa2" xlink:label="lbl_label10013346" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Machinery and equipment [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_MachineryAndEquipmentMember" xlink:label="lbl_MachineryAndEquipmentMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MachineryAndEquipmentMember" xlink:to="lbl_label10013346" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_193474f" xlink:label="lbl_label26429263" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Assets held for lease [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AssetsLeasedToOthersMember" xlink:label="lbl_AssetsLeasedToOthersMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AssetsLeasedToOthersMember" xlink:to="lbl_label26429263" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_26e86d" xlink:label="lbl_label2549869" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Railroad transportation equipment [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RailroadTransportationEquipmentMember" xlink:label="lbl_RailroadTransportationEquipmentMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RailroadTransportationEquipmentMember" xlink:to="lbl_label2549869" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_14da224" xlink:label="lbl_label21864996" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Energy equipment [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EnergyEquipmentMember" xlink:label="lbl_EnergyEquipmentMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EnergyEquipmentMember" xlink:to="lbl_label21864996" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1feee05" xlink:label="lbl_label33484293" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interstate pipeline assets [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PipelinesMember" xlink:label="lbl_PipelinesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PipelinesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label33484293" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_8fb987" xlink:label="lbl_label9419143" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Independent power plants and other assets [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherEnergyEquipmentMember" xlink:label="lbl_OtherEnergyEquipmentMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherEnergyEquipmentMember" xlink:to="lbl_label9419143" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_55e386" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment - Useful life [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_102f6dd" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment - Useful life: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_185d80d" xlink:label="lbl_label25548813" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment, useful life, minimum number of years </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeMinimum" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeMinimum" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeMinimum" xlink:to="lbl_label25548813" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1da41cd" xlink:label="lbl_label31080909" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment, useful life, maximum number of years </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeMaximum" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeMaximum" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_149395d" xlink:label="lbl_label21576029" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accumulated depreciation and amortization balance for regulated assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentAccumulatedDepreciation" xlink:label="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentAccumulatedDepreciation" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentAccumulatedDepreciation" xlink:to="lbl_label21576029" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_135db3e" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_18827dc" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This element represents the disclosure related to assets and liabilities, including financial instruments measured at fair value that are classified in stockholders' equity, if any, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The disclosures contemplated herein include the fair value measurements at the reporting date by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). </link:label>
<link:label id="id_8ede42" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Financial assets and liabilities measured and carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements </link:label>
<link:label id="id_17970e2" xlink:label="lbl_label24735970" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair values of financial assets and liabilities </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_19574a6" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c02b98" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This element represents, for the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets), and a description of where those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (2) purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net); and (3) transfers in and transfers out of Level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the observability of significant inputs). </link:label>
<link:label id="id_10ec102" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reconciliations of assets and liabilities measured and carried at fair value on a recurring basis with the use of significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) </link:label>
<link:label id="id_5ae58" xlink:label="lbl_label372312" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueByBalanceSheetGroupingDisclosureItemAmountsAxis" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueByBalanceSheetGroupingDisclosureItemAmountsAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueByBalanceSheetGroupingDisclosureItemAmountsAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label372312" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1267b3d" xlink:label="lbl_label19299133" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueDisclosureItemAmountsDomain" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueDisclosureItemAmountsDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueDisclosureItemAmountsDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label19299133" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_17bf685" xlink:label="lbl_label24901253" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Carrying Value [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CarryingReportedAmountFairValueDisclosureMember" xlink:label="lbl_CarryingReportedAmountFairValueDisclosureMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CarryingReportedAmountFairValueDisclosureMember" xlink:to="lbl_label24901253" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_8ee447" xlink:label="lbl_label9364551" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EstimateOfFairValueFairValueDisclosureMember" xlink:label="lbl_EstimateOfFairValueFairValueDisclosureMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EstimateOfFairValueFairValueDisclosureMember" xlink:to="lbl_label9364551" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1bc5e91" xlink:label="lbl_label29122193" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Quoted Prices (Level 1) [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueInputsLevel1Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueInputsLevel1Member" xlink:to="lbl_label29122193" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c37140" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueInputsLevel2Member_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueInputsLevel2Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueInputsLevel2Member" xlink:to="lbl_FairValueInputsLevel2Member_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_174cee" xlink:label="lbl_label1527022" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueInputsLevel3Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueInputsLevel3Member" xlink:to="lbl_label1527022" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e775c4" xlink:label="lbl_label31946180" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total Fair Value [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisDisclosureItemsDomain" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisDisclosureItemsDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisDisclosureItemsDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label31946180" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_14d6ebf" xlink:label="lbl_label21851839" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisDisclosureItemsAxis" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisDisclosureItemsAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisDisclosureItemsAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label21851839" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_165a927" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedAtFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other investments at fair value </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOwnedAtFairValue" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentOwnedAtFairValue_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a99f2c" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedAtFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value </link:label>
<link:label id="id_57ddb7" xlink:label="lbl_NetDerivativeContractAssetsLiabilitiesAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net Derivative Contract Assets Liabilities [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NetDerivativeContractAssetsLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_NetDerivativeContractAssetsLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NetDerivativeContractAssetsLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_NetDerivativeContractAssetsLiabilitiesAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_159b4d1" xlink:label="lbl_NetDerivativeContractAssetsLiabilitiesAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net derivative contract (assets)/liabilities: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_12c1e95" xlink:label="lbl_EquityIndexPutOptionsDerivativesAtFairValueNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equity Index Put Options Derivatives At Fair Value Net </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_EquityIndexPutOptionsDerivativesAtFairValueNet" xlink:label="lbl_EquityIndexPutOptionsDerivativesAtFairValueNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquityIndexPutOptionsDerivativesAtFairValueNet" xlink:to="lbl_EquityIndexPutOptionsDerivativesAtFairValueNet_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_692655" xlink:label="lbl_OtherDerivativesAtFairValueNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Derivatives At Fair Value Net </link:label>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherDerivativesAtFairValueNet" xlink:to="lbl_OtherDerivativesAtFairValueNet_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_cf3233" xlink:label="lbl_EquityIndexPutOptionsDerivativesAtFairValueNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair value as of the balance sheet date of equity index put option derivative assets, net of derivative liabilities, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized on the balance sheet. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1dcf4ca" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net derivative contract (assets)/liabilities </link:label>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNet" xlink:to="lbl_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNet_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c9659b" xlink:label="lbl_EquityIndexPutOptionsDerivativesAtFairValueNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equity index put options </link:label>
<link:label id="id_193a8c2" xlink:label="lbl_label26454210" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Credit default obligations </link:label>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherInvestmentsMember" xlink:to="lbl_label18201008" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_bfff2" xlink:label="lbl_label786418" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net derivative contract liabilities [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NetDerivativeFinancialInstrumentsLiabilitiesMember" xlink:label="lbl_NetDerivativeFinancialInstrumentsLiabilitiesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NetDerivativeFinancialInstrumentsLiabilitiesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label786418" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d4ae98" xlink:label="lbl_DebtSecuritiesMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in fixed maturity securities [member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtSecuritiesMember" xlink:label="lbl_DebtSecuritiesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DebtSecuritiesMember" xlink:to="lbl_DebtSecuritiesMember_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1786521" xlink:label="lbl_label24667425" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Asset Type [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationByAssetTypeAxis" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationByAssetTypeAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationAssetTypesDomain" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationAssetTypesDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GainsLossesIncludedInAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_GainsLossesIncludedInAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1ae7d67" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisRegulatoryAssetsAndLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Regulatory Assets And Liabilities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisRegulatoryAssetsAndLiabilities" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisRegulatoryAssetsAndLiabilities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisRegulatoryAssetsAndLiabilities" xlink:to="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisRegulatoryAssetsAndLiabilities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_13020b3" xlink:label="lbl_label19931315" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Earnings </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInEarnings" xlink:to="lbl_label19931315" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c8b8a0" xlink:label="lbl_label13154464" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other comprehensive income </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncome" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncome" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncome" xlink:to="lbl_label13154464" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_12f170f" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisRegulatoryAssetsAndLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This element represents amounts recorded to regulatory assets and liabilities arising from net derivative contract liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3). </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1049cd4" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisRegulatoryAssetsAndLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Regulatory assets and liabilities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e1dd8e" xlink:label="lbl_label14802318" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlements" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlements" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlements" xlink:to="lbl_label14802318" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f63c74" xlink:label="lbl_label32914548" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Transfers into (out of) Level 3 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet" xlink:to="lbl_label32914548" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_dbce8b" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ending Balance </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d02040" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Beginning Balance </link:label>
<link:label id="id_123896f" xlink:label="lbl_label19106159" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative contract assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeAssets" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeAssets" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeAssets" xlink:to="lbl_label19106159" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_bee4de" xlink:label="lbl_ReconciliationsOfAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reconciliations of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ReconciliationsOfAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_ReconciliationsOfAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ReconciliationsOfAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_ReconciliationsOfAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c93c79" xlink:label="lbl_ReconciliationsOfAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reconciliations of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_171fd00" xlink:label="lbl_label24247552" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reconciliation of consolidated segment data (Revenues) </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ReconciliationOfRevenueFromSegmentsToConsolidatedTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ReconciliationOfRevenueFromSegmentsToConsolidatedTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ReconciliationOfRevenueFromSegmentsToConsolidatedTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label24247552" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1a8c064" xlink:label="lbl_label27836516" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reconciliation of consolidated segment data (Earnings before taxes) </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ReconciliationOfOperatingProfitLossFromSegmentsToConsolidatedTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ReconciliationOfOperatingProfitLossFromSegmentsToConsolidatedTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ReconciliationOfOperatingProfitLossFromSegmentsToConsolidatedTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label27836516" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1047212" xlink:label="lbl_label17068562" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Geico [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_GeicoMember" xlink:label="lbl_GeicoMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GeicoMember" xlink:to="lbl_label17068562" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1532713" xlink:label="lbl_label22226707" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> General Re [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_GeneralReMember" xlink:label="lbl_GeneralReMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GeneralReMember" xlink:to="lbl_label22226707" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_2d9749" xlink:label="lbl_label2987849" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BerkshireHathawayReinsuranceGroupMember" xlink:label="lbl_BerkshireHathawayReinsuranceGroupMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BerkshireHathawayReinsuranceGroupMember" xlink:to="lbl_label2987849" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_12b17c3" xlink:label="lbl_label19601347" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BerkshireHathawayPrimaryGroupMember" xlink:label="lbl_BerkshireHathawayPrimaryGroupMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BerkshireHathawayPrimaryGroupMember" xlink:to="lbl_label19601347" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1788496" xlink:label="lbl_label24675478" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Insurance Group [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InsuranceGroupMember" xlink:label="lbl_InsuranceGroupMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InsuranceGroupMember" xlink:to="lbl_label24675478" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_132af44" xlink:label="lbl_label20098884" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Businesses [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_OtherBusinessesMember" xlink:label="lbl_OtherBusinessesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherBusinessesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label20098884" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d55680" xlink:label="lbl_label13981312" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marmon [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarmonMember" xlink:label="lbl_MarmonMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarmonMember" xlink:to="lbl_label13981312" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19e5ded" xlink:label="lbl_label27155949" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> McLane Company [Member] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_784ea0" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums earned </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e0dcdd" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment income </link:label>
<link:label id="id_ead94b" xlink:label="lbl_Revenues_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Revenues </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1f8076b" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsAndGainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Gain Loss On Investments And Gain Loss On Derivative Instruments Net Pretax </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_GainLossOnInvestmentsAndGainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsAndGainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsAndGainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax" xlink:to="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsAndGainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_13faf83" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsAndGainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This element represents the sum of a) Net total realized and unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling or holding marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, including the unrealized holding gain or loss of held-to-maturity securities transferred to the trading security category and the cumulative unrealized gain or loss which was included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity) for available-for-sale securities transferred to trading securities during the period. Additionally, this item would include any gains or losses realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting and losses recognized for other than temporary impairments of the subject investments, and b) Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1c128" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsAndGainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment and derivative gains/losses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_7d7bbb" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingReconcilingItemsRevenue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Segment Reporting, Reconciling Items, Revenue </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingReconcilingItemsRevenue" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingReconcilingItemsRevenue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingReconcilingItemsRevenue" xlink:to="lbl_SegmentReportingReconcilingItemsRevenue_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1cae43" xlink:label="lbl_label1879619" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingInformationBySegmentAxis" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationBySegmentAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationBySegmentAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label1879619" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_bae254" xlink:label="lbl_label12247636" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reporting Segment [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ReportingSegmentDomain" xlink:label="lbl_ReportingSegmentDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ReportingSegmentDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label12247636" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1a4703e" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingSegmentRevenue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Segment Reporting, Segment Revenue </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingSegmentRevenue" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingSegmentRevenue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingSegmentRevenue" xlink:to="lbl_SegmentReportingSegmentRevenue_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_aed550" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingEntityConsolidatedRevenueAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reconciliation of segments to consolidated amount: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingEntityConsolidatedRevenueAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingEntityConsolidatedRevenueAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingEntityConsolidatedRevenueAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_SegmentReportingEntityConsolidatedRevenueAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_795826" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationOperatingIncomeLoss_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingInformationOperatingIncomeLoss" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationOperatingIncomeLoss" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationOperatingIncomeLoss" xlink:to="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationOperatingIncomeLoss_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_7d2580" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Earnings before income taxes </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1091093" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationOperatingIncomeLoss_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Earnings before income taxes </link:label>
<link:label id="id_78b66" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingSegmentRevenue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Revenues </link:label>
<link:label id="id_b93757" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingReconcilingItemsRevenue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Eliminations and other - revenues </link:label>
<link:label id="id_10316df" xlink:label="lbl_label16979679" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net investment income </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeNet" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentIncomeNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentIncomeNet" xlink:to="lbl_label16979679" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1b2e0a0" xlink:label="lbl_InterestExpenseExcludingInterestAllocatedToOperatingBusinesses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interest Expense Excluding Interest Allocated To Operating Businesses </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InterestExpenseExcludingInterestAllocatedToOperatingBusinesses" xlink:label="lbl_InterestExpenseExcludingInterestAllocatedToOperatingBusinesses" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InterestExpenseExcludingInterestAllocatedToOperatingBusinesses" xlink:to="lbl_InterestExpenseExcludingInterestAllocatedToOperatingBusinesses_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_88797f" xlink:label="lbl_InterestExpenseExcludingInterestAllocatedToOperatingBusinesses_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interest expense, not allocated to segments </link:label>
<link:label id="id_b6c2e2" xlink:label="lbl_label11977442" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Eliminations and other - earnings </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1ccfd59" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingReconcilingItemEliminationsAndOther_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Segment Reporting Reconciling Item Eliminations and Other </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_SegmentReportingReconcilingItemEliminationsAndOther" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingReconcilingItemEliminationsAndOther" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingReconcilingItemEliminationsAndOther" xlink:to="lbl_SegmentReportingReconcilingItemEliminationsAndOther_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingReconcilingItemEliminationsAndOther" xlink:to="lbl_label11977442" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_14a593f" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationCurrentAssetsCashAndCashEquivalents_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cash and cash equivalents </link:label>
<link:label id="id_14f7cc0" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationGoodwillAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill </link:label>
<link:label id="id_14a0445" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment </link:label>
<link:label id="id_19c0a9a" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment </link:label>
<link:label id="id_15375c6" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaRevenue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total revenues </link:label>
<link:label id="id_3839ea" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedBalanceShares_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment owned, shares </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e376f1" xlink:label="lbl_label14907121" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Allocation Of Aggregate Purchase Price To Assets And Liabilities Of Acquired Entity Abstract </link:label>
<link:label id="id_eaec4" xlink:label="lbl_label962244" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Allocation of the aggregate purchase price to the assets and liabilities of the acquired entity [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_AllocationOfAggregatePurchasePriceToAssetsAndLiabilitiesOfAcquiredEntityAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_AllocationOfAggregatePurchasePriceToAssetsAndLiabilitiesOfAcquiredEntityAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AllocationOfAggregatePurchasePriceToAssetsAndLiabilitiesOfAcquiredEntityAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label962244" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AllocationOfAggregatePurchasePriceToAssetsAndLiabilitiesOfAcquiredEntityAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label14907121" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CocaColaCompanyMember" xlink:label="lbl_CocaColaCompanyMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CocaColaCompanyMember" xlink:to="lbl_label7505802" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ProcterAndGambleCompanyMember" xlink:label="lbl_ProcterAndGambleCompanyMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ProcterAndGambleCompanyMember" xlink:to="lbl_label6680783" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DowChemicalCompanyMember" xlink:label="lbl_DowChemicalCompanyMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DowChemicalCompanyMember" xlink:to="lbl_label21971514" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MclaneCompanyMember" xlink:label="lbl_MclaneCompanyMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MclaneCompanyMember" xlink:to="lbl_label27155949" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_709586" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Earnings before income taxes </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1fef81a" xlink:label="lbl_label33486874" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative contracts outstanding </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfDerivativeInstrumentsInStatementOfFinancialPositionFairValueTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfDerivativeInstrumentsInStatementOfFinancialPositionFairValueTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfDerivativeInstrumentsInStatementOfFinancialPositionFairValueTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label33486874" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c45715" xlink:label="lbl_label29644565" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative gains/losses included in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfDerivativeInstrumentsGainLossInStatementOfFinancialPerformanceTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfDerivativeInstrumentsGainLossInStatementOfFinancialPerformanceTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfDerivativeInstrumentsGainLossInStatementOfFinancialPerformanceTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label29644565" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1dc2064" xlink:label="lbl_HighYieldIndexesMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> High Yield Indexes [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_HighYieldIndexesMember" xlink:label="lbl_HighYieldIndexesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_HighYieldIndexesMember" xlink:to="lbl_HighYieldIndexesMember_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_2aadf3" xlink:label="lbl_StatesMunicipalitiesMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> States Municipalities [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_StatesMunicipalitiesMember" xlink:label="lbl_StatesMunicipalitiesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatesMunicipalitiesMember" xlink:to="lbl_StatesMunicipalitiesMember_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e42aa4" xlink:label="lbl_IndividualCorporateMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Individual Corporate [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_IndividualCorporateMember" xlink:label="lbl_IndividualCorporateMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IndividualCorporateMember" xlink:to="lbl_IndividualCorporateMember_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c1fdb5" xlink:label="lbl_label29490613" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative Instruments Gain Loss By Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossByDerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label29490613" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_33b76f" xlink:label="lbl_label3389295" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative Contract Type [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeContractTypeDomain" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractTypeDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeContractTypeDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label3389295" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6b6455" xlink:label="lbl_label7038037" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equity index put options [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EquityContractMember" xlink:label="lbl_EquityContractMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquityContractMember" xlink:to="lbl_label7038037" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_18b2771" xlink:label="lbl_label25896817" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Credit default obligations [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CreditRiskContractMember" xlink:label="lbl_CreditRiskContractMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CreditRiskContractMember" xlink:to="lbl_label25896817" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d18340" xlink:label="lbl_label30507840" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherContractMember" xlink:label="lbl_OtherContractMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherContractMember" xlink:to="lbl_label30507840" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_875527" xlink:label="lbl_label8869159" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative contracts: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNetAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNetAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNetAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label8869159" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9bbc10" xlink:label="lbl_label10206224" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset" xlink:to="lbl_label10206224" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_109fc3e" xlink:label="lbl_label17431614" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Liabilities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability" xlink:to="lbl_label17431614" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_f8e0a0" xlink:label="lbl_label16310432" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notional Value </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NotionalAmountOfDerivatives" xlink:label="lbl_NotionalAmountOfDerivatives" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotionalAmountOfDerivatives" xlink:to="lbl_label16310432" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_190be13" xlink:label="lbl_label26263059" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Counterpary netting, assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAssetAmountOffsetAgainstCollateral" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAssetAmountOffsetAgainstCollateral" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAssetAmountOffsetAgainstCollateral" xlink:to="lbl_label26263059" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_10280f" xlink:label="lbl_label1058831" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Counterpary netting, liabilities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiabilityAmountOffsetAgainstCollateral" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiabilityAmountOffsetAgainstCollateral" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiabilityAmountOffsetAgainstCollateral" xlink:to="lbl_label1058831" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_22d966" xlink:label="lbl_label2283878" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative gains/losses included in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNetAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNetAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNetAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label2283878" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_4d8534" xlink:label="lbl_label5080372" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Total </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet" xlink:to="lbl_label5080372" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_86c0f4" xlink:label="lbl_EquityDerivativeIntrinsicValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equity Derivative Intrinsic Value </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_EquityDerivativeIntrinsicValue" xlink:label="lbl_EquityDerivativeIntrinsicValue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquityDerivativeIntrinsicValue" xlink:to="lbl_EquityDerivativeIntrinsicValue_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1319ec8" xlink:label="lbl_EquityDerivativeIntrinsicValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents the undiscounted liability assuming the contracts are settled on their future expiration dates based on the index values at the most recent balance sheet date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_b4ed5c" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeWeightedAverageRemainingLife_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative Weighted Average Remaining Life </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DerivativeWeightedAverageRemainingLife" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeWeightedAverageRemainingLife" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeWeightedAverageRemainingLife" xlink:to="lbl_DerivativeWeightedAverageRemainingLife_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_bc967e" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeWeightedAverageRemainingLife_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The weighted average remaining life for the derivative or group of derivatives. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_50cd64" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfDerivativeLiabilityByNotionalAmountThatCannotBeSettledBeforeMaturityDateOfUnderlyingObligations_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percent Of Derivative Liability By Notional Amount That Cannot Be Settled Before Maturity Date Of Underlying Obligations </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PercentOfDerivativeLiabilityByNotionalAmountThatCannotBeSettledBeforeMaturityDateOfUnderlyingObligations" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfDerivativeLiabilityByNotionalAmountThatCannotBeSettledBeforeMaturityDateOfUnderlyingObligations" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PercentOfDerivativeLiabilityByNotionalAmountThatCannotBeSettledBeforeMaturityDateOfUnderlyingObligations" xlink:to="lbl_PercentOfDerivativeLiabilityByNotionalAmountThatCannotBeSettledBeforeMaturityDateOfUnderlyingObligations_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_2b95d2" xlink:label="lbl_EquityDerivativeIntrinsicValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Aggregate intrinsic value of equity index put option contracts </link:label>
<link:label id="id_11449a6" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeWeightedAverageRemainingLife_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Weighted average remaining life of derivative contract, years </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1c15b2" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfDerivativeLiabilityByNotionalAmountThatCannotBeSettledBeforeMaturityDateOfUnderlyingObligations_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The percent of derivative liability measured using the notional amount of derivative contracts which cannot be settled before the maturity dates of the underlying obligations. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_179503e" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfDerivativeLiabilityByNotionalAmountThatCannotBeSettledBeforeMaturityDateOfUnderlyingObligations_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Potential obligation percent of the notional amount derivative contracts cannot be settled before the maturity dates of the underlying obligations, percentage </link:label>
<link:label id="id_151a01a" xlink:label="lbl_label22126618" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Collateral posting requirements under contracts with collateral provisions </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CollateralAlreadyPostedAggregateFairValue" xlink:label="lbl_CollateralAlreadyPostedAggregateFairValue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CollateralAlreadyPostedAggregateFairValue" xlink:to="lbl_label22126618" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_934d9a" xlink:label="lbl_label9653658" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Additional collateral posting requirements </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AdditionalCollateralAggregateFairValue" xlink:label="lbl_AdditionalCollateralAggregateFairValue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AdditionalCollateralAggregateFairValue" xlink:to="lbl_label9653658" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_147398d" xlink:label="lbl_label21445005" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesMember" xlink:label="lbl_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label21445005" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c84e38" xlink:label="lbl_label29904440" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivatives Fair Value By Balance Sheet Location [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativesFairValueByBalanceSheetLocationAxis" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativesFairValueByBalanceSheetLocationAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativesFairValueByBalanceSheetLocationAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label29904440" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1a30b14" xlink:label="lbl_label27462420" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Balance Sheet Location [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationDomain" xlink:label="lbl_BalanceSheetLocationDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BalanceSheetLocationDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label27462420" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1fc5da0" xlink:label="lbl_label33316256" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Assets [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherAssetsMember" xlink:label="lbl_OtherAssetsMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherAssetsMember" xlink:to="lbl_label33316256" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_be57d1" xlink:label="lbl_label12474321" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Liabilities [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesMember" xlink:label="lbl_OtherLiabilitiesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherLiabilitiesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label12474321" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_68958b" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfCashFlowSupplementalDisclosuresTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfCashFlowSupplementalDisclosuresTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfCashFlowSupplementalDisclosuresTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfCashFlowSupplementalDisclosuresTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfCashFlowSupplementalDisclosuresTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19aa779" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfCashFlowSupplementalDisclosuresTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule designated to encapsulate the entire footnote disclosure that provides information on the supplemental cash flow activities. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1be2ad9" xlink:label="lbl_label5737466" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cash paid during the period for: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_534d00" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxesPaidNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income taxes </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxesPaidNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeTaxesPaidNet" xlink:to="lbl_IncomeTaxesPaidNet_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9315b1" xlink:label="lbl_InterestPaidNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interest </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InterestPaidNet" xlink:label="lbl_InterestPaidNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InterestPaidNet" xlink:to="lbl_InterestPaidNet_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1671e5f" xlink:label="lbl_label23535199" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Non-cash investing and financing activity: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CashFlowNoncashInvestingAndFinancingActivitiesDisclosureAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_CashFlowNoncashInvestingAndFinancingActivitiesDisclosureAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CashFlowNoncashInvestingAndFinancingActivitiesDisclosureAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label23535199" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionValueOfLiabilitiesAssumed" xlink:label="lbl_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionValueOfLiabilitiesAssumed" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionValueOfLiabilitiesAssumed" xlink:to="lbl_label17948313" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_64efa7" xlink:label="lbl_label6614951" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common stock issued in connection with acquisition of BNSF </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StockIssued" xlink:label="lbl_StockIssued" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StockIssued" xlink:to="lbl_label6614951" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_16ba0c9" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfStockRollforwardByClassTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Stock Rollforward By Class [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfStockRollforwardByClassTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfStockRollforwardByClassTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfStockRollforwardByClassTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfStockRollforwardByClassTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_182b26b" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfStockRollforwardByClassTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Changes in issued and outstanding Berkshire common stock </link:label>
<link:label id="id_25b4f9" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfStockRollforwardByClassTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This element is used to roll-forward outstanding shares of each class of stock. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_16b5dc0" xlink:label="lbl_StatementLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common stock: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_62e2a9" xlink:label="lbl_StockAuthorizedPriorToSharesStockSplits_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Stock Authorized Prior To Shares Stock Splits </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_StockAuthorizedPriorToSharesStockSplits" xlink:label="lbl_StockAuthorizedPriorToSharesStockSplits" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StockAuthorizedPriorToSharesStockSplits" xlink:to="lbl_StockAuthorizedPriorToSharesStockSplits_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1540a36" xlink:label="lbl_StockAuthorizedPriorToSharesStockSplits_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The number of authorized shares before an increase in the number of shares due to a stock split. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_100c760" xlink:label="lbl_ConversionOfSharesFromOneClassToAnotherAndOther_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Conversion Of Shares From One Class To Another And Other </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ConversionOfSharesFromOneClassToAnotherAndOther" xlink:label="lbl_ConversionOfSharesFromOneClassToAnotherAndOther" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ConversionOfSharesFromOneClassToAnotherAndOther" xlink:to="lbl_ConversionOfSharesFromOneClassToAnotherAndOther_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_8956e3" xlink:label="lbl_ConversionOfSharesFromOneClassToAnotherAndOther_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Changes in shares outstanding as a result of conversion from one class to another and other transactions occurring from time to time. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1473410" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockVotingRightsNumberSharesClassB_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common Stock Voting Rights Number </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CommonStockVotingRightsNumberSharesClassB" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockVotingRightsNumberSharesClassB" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockVotingRightsNumberSharesClassB" xlink:to="lbl_CommonStockVotingRightsNumberSharesClassB_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_2cfb82" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockVotingRightsNumberSharesClassB_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The number of votes an owner is entitled per Class B share. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1bf6f3c" xlink:label="lbl_EquivalentSharesOutstandingClassA_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Class Equivalent Shares Outstanding </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_EquivalentSharesOutstandingClassA" xlink:label="lbl_EquivalentSharesOutstandingClassA" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquivalentSharesOutstandingClassA" xlink:to="lbl_EquivalentSharesOutstandingClassA_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ae16c3" xlink:label="lbl_EquivalentSharesOutstandingClassA_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Class A equivalent shares outstanding. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1b9f54" xlink:label="lbl_label1810260" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common Stock, par value per share </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare" xlink:to="lbl_label1810260" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_12bb0cf" xlink:label="lbl_label19640527" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common Stock, shares authorized </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockSharesAuthorized" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockSharesAuthorized" xlink:to="lbl_label19640527" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_b69695" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockSharesOutstanding_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common Stock, shares outstanding </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockSharesOutstanding" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockSharesOutstanding" xlink:to="lbl_CommonStockSharesOutstanding_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_171b3a5" xlink:label="lbl_label24228773" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Shares issued in the acquisition of BNSF (See Note 2) </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesAcquisitions" xlink:label="lbl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesAcquisitions" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesAcquisitions" xlink:to="lbl_label24228773" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_92717" xlink:label="lbl_ConversionOfSharesFromOneClassToAnotherAndOther_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Conversions of Class A common stock to Class B common stock and other (in shares) </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e06b25" xlink:label="lbl_StockAuthorizedPriorToSharesStockSplits_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Increase in the number of authorized shares due to a stock split from, shares </link:label>
<link:label id="id_b2a400" xlink:label="lbl_NetEarningsPerShareRatio_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ratio of dividend and distribution rights per Class B share to earnings per Class A share </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e6fb00" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockVotingRightsNumberSharesClassB_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Number of votes entitled per share, number </link:label>
<link:label id="id_11d66e6" xlink:label="lbl_EquivalentSharesOutstandingClassA_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Class A equivalent shares outstanding </link:label>
<link:label id="id_827ca8" xlink:label="lbl_label8551592" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Preferred Stock, shares authorized </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized" xlink:label="lbl_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized" xlink:to="lbl_label8551592" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_171da81" xlink:label="lbl_label24238721" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Preferred Stock, shares issued </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesIssued" xlink:label="lbl_PreferredStockSharesIssued" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PreferredStockSharesIssued" xlink:to="lbl_label24238721" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9ac543" xlink:label="lbl_label10143043" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Preferred Stock, shares outstanding </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesOutstanding" xlink:label="lbl_PreferredStockSharesOutstanding" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PreferredStockSharesOutstanding" xlink:to="lbl_label10143043" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_53bcf3" xlink:label="lbl_StatementLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Contingencies and Commitments: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_3849d5" xlink:label="lbl_label3688917" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Settlement agreement </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LitigationSettlementGross" xlink:label="lbl_LitigationSettlementGross" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LitigationSettlementGross" xlink:to="lbl_label3688917" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_28cc06" xlink:label="lbl_label2673670" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Loss Contingencies By Loss [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LossContingenciesByLossAxis" xlink:label="lbl_LossContingenciesByLossAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LossContingenciesByLossAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label2673670" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_f4e8e6" xlink:label="lbl_label16050406" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Loss Contingency Loss [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LossContingencyLossDomain" xlink:label="lbl_LossContingencyLossDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LossContingencyLossDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label16050406" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_100fc8" xlink:label="lbl_label1052616" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> General Re Segment [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_GeneralReSegmentMember" xlink:label="lbl_GeneralReSegmentMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GeneralReSegmentMember" xlink:to="lbl_label1052616" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_12022ab" xlink:label="lbl_label18883243" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Department Of Justice [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DepartmentOfJusticeMember" xlink:label="lbl_DepartmentOfJusticeMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DepartmentOfJusticeMember" xlink:to="lbl_label18883243" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_f0eaf1" xlink:label="lbl_CivilClassActionMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Civil Class Action [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CivilClassActionMember" xlink:label="lbl_CivilClassActionMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CivilClassActionMember" xlink:to="lbl_CivilClassActionMember_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_bc49e0" xlink:label="lbl_label12339680" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Securities and Exchange Commission [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_SecuritiesAndExchangeCommissionMember" xlink:label="lbl_SecuritiesAndExchangeCommissionMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SecuritiesAndExchangeCommissionMember" xlink:to="lbl_label12339680" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_163084b" xlink:label="lbl_TrackStructureAndOtherRoadway_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Track structure and other roadway </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_TrackStructureAndOtherRoadway" xlink:label="lbl_TrackStructureAndOtherRoadway" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_TrackStructureAndOtherRoadway" xlink:to="lbl_TrackStructureAndOtherRoadway_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_122b3ca" xlink:label="lbl_LocomotivesFreightCarsAndOtherEquipment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Locomotives, freight cars and other equipment </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LocomotivesFreightCarsAndOtherEquipment" xlink:label="lbl_LocomotivesFreightCarsAndOtherEquipment" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LocomotivesFreightCarsAndOtherEquipment" xlink:to="lbl_LocomotivesFreightCarsAndOtherEquipment_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_34ae9e" xlink:label="lbl_TrackStructureAndOtherRoadway_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of long-lived, depreciable assets commonly used in the railroad industry relating to railway track structure and other roadway related assets. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_79c26" xlink:label="lbl_LocomotivesFreightCarsAndOtherEquipment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of long-lived, depreciable assets commonly used in the railroad industry relating to locomotives, freight cars and other related equipment. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1a9bb03" xlink:label="lbl_IndependentPowerPlantsAndOtherAssets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Independent power plants and other assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_IndependentPowerPlantsAndOtherAssets" xlink:label="lbl_IndependentPowerPlantsAndOtherAssets" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IndependentPowerPlantsAndOtherAssets" xlink:to="lbl_IndependentPowerPlantsAndOtherAssets_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_778a99" xlink:label="lbl_IndependentPowerPlantsAndOtherAssets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Period end amount of total gross PPE related to independent power plants and other energy related assets. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_bb8b80" xlink:label="lbl_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accumulated depreciation </link:label>
<link:label id="id_b52738" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total Property, plant and equipment, gross </link:label>
<link:label id="id_c5250b" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockSharesOutstanding_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Balance, beginning of year (in shares) </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1918f77" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockSharesOutstanding_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Balance, end of year (in shares) </link:label>
<link:label id="id_ae91f8" xlink:label="lbl_AssetsAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> ASSETS </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1ad1117" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilitiesAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> LIABILITIES </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e556ce" xlink:label="lbl_label15029966" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cash paid during the period for [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CashPaidDuringPeriodForAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_CashPaidDuringPeriodForAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CashPaidDuringPeriodForAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label15029966" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CashPaidDuringPeriodForAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label5737466" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_188c778" xlink:label="lbl_label25741176" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Subsidiaries [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SubsidiariesMember" xlink:label="lbl_SubsidiariesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SubsidiariesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label25741176" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1b4b5d" xlink:label="lbl_label1788765" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corporation [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BerkshireHathawayFinanceCorporationMember" xlink:label="lbl_BerkshireHathawayFinanceCorporationMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BerkshireHathawayFinanceCorporationMember" xlink:to="lbl_label1788765" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_7f3394" xlink:label="lbl_label8336276" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Short-term borrowings </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ShortTermBorrowings" xlink:label="lbl_ShortTermBorrowings" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ShortTermBorrowings" xlink:to="lbl_label8336276" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_12703e7" xlink:label="lbl_DebtWeightedAverageInterestRate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Debt Weighted Average Interest Rate </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DebtWeightedAverageInterestRate" xlink:label="lbl_DebtWeightedAverageInterestRate" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DebtWeightedAverageInterestRate" xlink:to="lbl_DebtWeightedAverageInterestRate_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1627109" xlink:label="lbl_DebtWeightedAverageInterestRate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Average Interest Rate, percentage </link:label>
<link:label id="id_ada0ac" xlink:label="lbl_label11378860" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Senior unsecured debt </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_UnsecuredDebt" xlink:label="lbl_UnsecuredDebt" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UnsecuredDebt" xlink:to="lbl_label11378860" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_210c6f" xlink:label="lbl_label2165871" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis" xlink:label="lbl_LongtermDebtTypeAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LongtermDebtTypeAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label2165871" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_fd9b9e" xlink:label="lbl_label16620446" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeDomain" xlink:label="lbl_LongtermDebtTypeDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LongtermDebtTypeDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label16620446" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_11bbc00" xlink:label="lbl_label18594816" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unsecured Debt [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_UnsecuredDebtMember" xlink:label="lbl_UnsecuredDebtMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UnsecuredDebtMember" xlink:to="lbl_label18594816" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_ecfcb2" xlink:label="lbl_label15531186" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Floating Rate Notes Due 2011 [Member] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d13735" xlink:label="lbl_label13711157" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Floating Rate Notes Due 2012 [Member] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d8edb0" xlink:label="lbl_label30993840" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Floating Rate Notes Due 2013 [Member] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_18fa975" xlink:label="lbl_label26192245" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes Due 2012 at 1.4% [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FloatingRateNotesDue2011Member" xlink:label="lbl_FloatingRateNotesDue2011Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FloatingRateNotesDue2011Member" xlink:to="lbl_label15531186" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FloatingRateNotesDue2012Member" xlink:label="lbl_FloatingRateNotesDue2012Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FloatingRateNotesDue2012Member" xlink:to="lbl_label13711157" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FloatingRateNotesDue2013Member" xlink:label="lbl_FloatingRateNotesDue2013Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FloatingRateNotesDue2013Member" xlink:to="lbl_label30993840" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NotesDue2012At1.4Member" xlink:label="lbl_NotesDue2012At1.4Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotesDue2012At1.4Member" xlink:to="lbl_label26192245" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ec4a3a" xlink:label="lbl_label32262714" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes Due 2013 at 2.125% [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NotesDue2013At2.125Member" xlink:label="lbl_NotesDue2013At2.125Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotesDue2013At2.125Member" xlink:to="lbl_label32262714" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_157263" xlink:label="lbl_label1405539" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Floating Rate Notes Due In 2012 [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FloatingRateNotesDueIn2012Member" xlink:label="lbl_FloatingRateNotesDueIn2012Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FloatingRateNotesDueIn2012Member" xlink:to="lbl_label1405539" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_14d1d03" xlink:label="lbl_label21830915" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Par amount of debt </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount" xlink:label="lbl_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount" xlink:to="lbl_label21830915" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1fa41a8" xlink:label="lbl_label33178024" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage" xlink:label="lbl_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage" xlink:to="lbl_label33178024" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_de8709" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRemainderOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Remainder Of Calendar Year End </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRemainderOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRemainderOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRemainderOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:to="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRemainderOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a248c0" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwoOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Two Of Calendar Year End </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwoOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwoOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwoOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:to="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwoOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_ffb3c0" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThreeOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Three Of Calendar Year End </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThreeOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThreeOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThreeOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:to="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThreeOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_fd5e3b" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFourOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Four Of Calendar Year End </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFourOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFourOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFourOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:to="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFourOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c4d362" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFiveOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Five Of Calendar Year End </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFiveOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFiveOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFiveOfCalendarYearEnd" xlink:to="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFiveOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d03771" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRemainderOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Principal payments on debt - 2011 </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1a6fe20" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwoOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Principal payments on debt - 2012 </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1305c21" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThreeOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Principal payments on debt - 2013 </link:label>
<link:label id="id_32ef70" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFourOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Principal payments on debt - 2014 </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1de91ab" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFiveOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Principal payments on debt - 2015 </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1b8aed9" xlink:label="lbl_label28880601" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Increase in other borrowings and consumer installment loans receivable as a result of implementing a new accounting principle </link:label>
<link:label id="id_9e40b5" xlink:label="lbl_label10371253" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unused lines of credit available </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityRemainingBorrowingCapacity" xlink:label="lbl_LineOfCreditFacilityRemainingBorrowingCapacity" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LineOfCreditFacilityRemainingBorrowingCapacity" xlink:to="lbl_label10371253" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e342b4" xlink:label="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementEffectOfChangeOnBalanceSheet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> New accounting pronouncement effect of change on balance sheet </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NewAccountingPronouncementEffectOfChangeOnBalanceSheet" xlink:label="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementEffectOfChangeOnBalanceSheet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementEffectOfChangeOnBalanceSheet" xlink:to="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementEffectOfChangeOnBalanceSheet_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1fcbad7" xlink:label="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementEffectOfChangeOnBalanceSheet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount of the effect of adoption of a new accounting pronouncement. </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementEffectOfChangeOnBalanceSheet" xlink:to="lbl_label28880601" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_8c6c4b" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRemainderOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount of long-term debt maturing within the remaining months in the current calendar year-end following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_c82d07" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwoOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount of long-term debt maturing in year two of the calendar year-end following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1ee9a2b" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThreeOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount of long-term debt maturing in year three of the calendar year-end following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_8fde14" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFourOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount of long-term debt maturing in year four of the calendar year-end following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_602f76" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFiveOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount of long-term debt maturing in year five of the calendar year-end following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d603a3" xlink:label="lbl_DebtWeightedAverageInterestRate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reflects the calculation as of the balance-sheet date of the average interest rate weighted by the amount of total debt (short and long-term) outstanding by type or by instrument at that time. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_940202" xlink:label="lbl_label9699842" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_1a94cd5" xlink:label="lbl_label27872469" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ShortTermDebtTypeDomain" xlink:label="lbl_ShortTermDebtTypeDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ShortTermDebtTypeDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label27872469" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_4c2295" xlink:label="lbl_label4989589" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Short-term Debt [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ShortTermDebtMember" xlink:label="lbl_ShortTermDebtMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ShortTermDebtMember" xlink:to="lbl_label4989589" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_194b854" xlink:label="lbl_label26523732" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes Due 2015 at 3.2% [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NotesDue2015At3.2Member" xlink:label="lbl_NotesDue2015At3.2Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotesDue2015At3.2Member" xlink:to="lbl_label26523732" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c2f731" xlink:label="lbl_label12777265" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Senior Notes Due In 2040 at 5.75% [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_SeniorNotesDueIn2040At5.75Member" xlink:label="lbl_SeniorNotesDueIn2040At5.75Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SeniorNotesDueIn2040At5.75Member" xlink:to="lbl_label12777265" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f2912c" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesUnrealizedLossAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Fixed Maturities Unrealized Loss At Reporting Date </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesUnrealizedLossAtReportingDate" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesUnrealizedLossAtReportingDate" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesUnrealizedLossAtReportingDate" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesUnrealizedLossAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6af51e" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesUnrealizedLossAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unrealized Losses </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesUnrealizedLossAtReportingDate" xlink:to="lbl_label32426564" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c5ce98" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesUnrealizedGainAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Fixed Maturities Unrealized Gain At Reporting Date </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesUnrealizedGainAtReportingDate" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesUnrealizedGainAtReportingDate" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesUnrealizedGainAtReportingDate" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesUnrealizedGainAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1be3c0b" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesUnrealizedGainAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the total unrealized holding gain on marketable securities with fixed maturities, at reporting date. </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesUnrealizedGainAtReportingDate" xlink:to="lbl_label20399121" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_dcf7e4" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedGainAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Equity Securities Unrealized Gain At Reporting Date </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedGainAtReportingDate" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedGainAtReportingDate" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedGainAtReportingDate" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedGainAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_176a069" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedGainAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the total unrealized holding gain on marketable equity securities, at reporting date. </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedGainAtReportingDate" xlink:to="lbl_label9954458" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6ad2f4" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedLossAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marketable Securities Equity Securities Unrealized Loss At Reporting Date </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedLossAtReportingDate" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedLossAtReportingDate" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedLossAtReportingDate" xlink:to="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedLossAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_8c0cf6" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedLossAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This item represents the total unrealized holding loss on marketable equity securities, at reporting date. </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesUnrealizedLossAtReportingDate" xlink:to="lbl_label6453996" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5af135" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedUnrealizedAppreciationDepreciationNetAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Owned Unrealized Appreciation Depreciation Net At Reporting Date </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentOwnedUnrealizedAppreciationDepreciationNetAtReportingDate" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedUnrealizedAppreciationDepreciationNetAtReportingDate" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentOwnedUnrealizedAppreciationDepreciationNetAtReportingDate" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentOwnedUnrealizedAppreciationDepreciationNetAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_17b97f" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedUnrealizedAppreciationDepreciationNetAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unrealized Gains </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1629f11" xlink:label="lbl_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsPremiumsAndOtherReceivables_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Allowances for uncollectible accounts </link:label>
<link:label id="id_280575" xlink:label="lbl_LoansAndLeasesReceivableAllowance_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Allowances for uncollectible loans </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1fa02d" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillPeriodIncreaseDecreaseExcludingAcquisitions_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_19c78b9" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillPeriodIncreaseDecreaseExcludingAcquisitions_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The change during the reporting period in the carrying value of goodwill, excluding goodwill acquired in the period. The change could be the result of goodwill impairment during the period, goodwill written off related to the sale of a business or other adjustments to goodwill. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_18dca77" xlink:label="lbl_InterestExpenseExcludingInterestAllocatedToOperatingBusinesses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interest expense, excluding interest allocated to operating businesses. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e2ea1e" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleofAmortizedCostAndEstimatedFairValueofSecuritieswithFixedMaturitiesByContractualMaturityDatesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities with fixed maturities by contractual maturity dates. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_169dec4" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInvestmentsInMarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule related to the investments in securities having predetermined or determinable maturity dates. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1a3c603" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingReconcilingItemEliminationsAndOther_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Segment reporting reconciling item eliminations and other items relating to segment earnings. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_af1f87" xlink:label="lbl_InsuranceInvestmentIncome_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Insurance Investment Income </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InsuranceInvestmentIncome" xlink:label="lbl_InsuranceInvestmentIncome" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InsuranceInvestmentIncome" xlink:to="lbl_InsuranceInvestmentIncome_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_10185af" xlink:label="lbl_InsuranceInvestmentIncome_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment income </link:label>
<link:label id="id_8dcbc1" xlink:label="lbl_HighYieldIndexesMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Credit default derivatives whose values are tied to high yield indexes. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d3b794" xlink:label="lbl_StatesMunicipalitiesMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Credit default derivatives whose values are tied to the creditworthiness of states and municipalities. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_11aeda9" xlink:label="lbl_IndividualCorporateMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Credit default derivatives whose values are tied to the creditworthiness of individual corporations. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d97642" xlink:label="lbl_FinancialInstrumentsOwnedOtherAtFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Financial instruments owned other at fair value </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FinancialInstrumentsOwnedOtherAtFairValue" xlink:label="lbl_FinancialInstrumentsOwnedOtherAtFairValue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FinancialInstrumentsOwnedOtherAtFairValue" xlink:to="lbl_FinancialInstrumentsOwnedOtherAtFairValue_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_122ef5" xlink:label="lbl_FinancialInstrumentsOwnedOtherAtFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other investments </link:label>
<link:label id="id_32f7cb" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedUnrealizedAppreciationDepreciationNetAtReportingDate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This element represents the unrealized net excess or deficiency of the fair value of an investment (security, contract) over or under its cost (face amount, notional amount), respectively, at reporting date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1f5e9d1" xlink:label="lbl_StockIssuedSharesStockSplits_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Stock Issued Shares Stock Splits </link:label>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StockIssuedSharesStockSplits" xlink:to="lbl_StockIssuedSharesStockSplits_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1363d83" xlink:label="lbl_StockIssuedSharesStockSplits_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The number of authorized shares after an increase in the number of shares due to a stock split. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_38719e" xlink:label="lbl_StockIssuedSharesStockSplits_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Increase in the number of authorized shares due to a stock split to, shares </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d735b7" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other investments - carrying value </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1a91579" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedAtFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other investments - fair value </link:label>
<link:label id="id_3db571" xlink:label="lbl_ValueMeasurementsLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Value measurements [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ValueMeasurementsLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_ValueMeasurementsLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ValueMeasurementsLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_ValueMeasurementsLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_170b077" xlink:label="lbl_ValueMeasurementsLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Value measurements: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_327fa2" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfShortAndLongTermOutstandingDebtDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of short and long term outstanding debt disclosure [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfShortAndLongTermOutstandingDebtDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfShortAndLongTermOutstandingDebtDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfShortAndLongTermOutstandingDebtDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfShortAndLongTermOutstandingDebtDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_85b28f" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfShortAndLongTermOutstandingDebtDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of short and long term outstanding debt. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_13a4bbc" xlink:label="lbl_label20597692" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Subsequent event </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfSubsequentEventsTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfSubsequentEventsTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfSubsequentEventsTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label20597692" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_13792eb" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net derivative contract liabilities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_7b4a12" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income tax expense </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1b67a93" xlink:label="lbl_label28736147" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> New accounting pronouncements </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label28736147" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_7af825" xlink:label="lbl_label8058917" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of notes payable and other borrowings [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_24bc93" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentOwnedAtFairValue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value </link:label>
<link:label id="id_62eec2" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationOperatingIncomeLoss_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Earnings before income taxes and equity method earnings before reconciling items </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1ce6457" xlink:label="lbl_NumberOfSharesObtainableFromConvertingOneShareFromOneClassToAnotherClass_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Number of Shares obtainable from converting one share from one class to another class </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NumberOfSharesObtainableFromConvertingOneShareFromOneClassToAnotherClass" xlink:label="lbl_NumberOfSharesObtainableFromConvertingOneShareFromOneClassToAnotherClass" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NumberOfSharesObtainableFromConvertingOneShareFromOneClassToAnotherClass" xlink:to="lbl_NumberOfSharesObtainableFromConvertingOneShareFromOneClassToAnotherClass_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1b41c86" xlink:label="lbl_NumberOfSharesObtainableFromConvertingOneShareFromOneClassToAnotherClass_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Number of shares of Class B stock obtainable from converting one Class A share </link:label>
<link:label id="id_b5949a" xlink:label="lbl_MarketableSecuritiesFixedMaturitiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAggregateLosses_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unrealized losses related to securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfNotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfNotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfNotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label8058917" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_306307" xlink:label="lbl_label3171079" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquisition of remaining common stock outstanding, paid in common stock, shares </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionNoncashFinancialOrEquityInstrumentConsiderationSharesIssued" xlink:label="lbl_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionNoncashFinancialOrEquityInstrumentConsiderationSharesIssued" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionNoncashFinancialOrEquityInstrumentConsiderationSharesIssued" xlink:to="lbl_label3171079" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9053ac" xlink:label="lbl_NumberOfSharesObtainableFromConvertingOneShareFromOneClassToAnotherClass_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The number of shares obtainable from converting one share from one class to another share in another class. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_bacfa6" xlink:label="lbl_label12242854" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable" xlink:to="lbl_label12242854" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19398e" xlink:label="lbl_label1653134" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes payable and other borrowings [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsTable" xlink:label="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsTable" xlink:to="lbl_label1653134" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d7f9cd" xlink:label="lbl_label30931405" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfBusinessAcquisitionsByAcquisitionTable" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfBusinessAcquisitionsByAcquisitionTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfBusinessAcquisitionsByAcquisitionTable" xlink:to="lbl_label30931405" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_8599ad" xlink:label="lbl_label8755629" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_SupplementalCashFlowInformationTable" xlink:label="lbl_SupplementalCashFlowInformationTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SupplementalCashFlowInformationTable" xlink:to="lbl_label8755629" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19be2b4" xlink:label="lbl_label26993332" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeTable" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeTable" xlink:to="lbl_label26993332" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_198c011" xlink:label="lbl_label26787857" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value Measurements [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FairValueMeasurementsTable" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsTable" xlink:to="lbl_label26787857" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_39ef4f" xlink:label="lbl_label3796815" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common Stock [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CommonStockTable" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockTable" xlink:to="lbl_label3796815" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_18253e2" xlink:label="lbl_label25318370" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business segment data [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfSegmentReportingInformationBySegmentTable" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfSegmentReportingInformationBySegmentTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfSegmentReportingInformationBySegmentTable" xlink:to="lbl_label25318370" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_db6a8a" xlink:label="lbl_label14379658" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Contingencies and Commitments [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ContingenciesAndCommitmentsTable" xlink:label="lbl_ContingenciesAndCommitmentsTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ContingenciesAndCommitmentsTable" xlink:to="lbl_label14379658" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d486c9" xlink:label="lbl_label13928137" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common stock roll forward [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CommonStockRollForwardTable" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockRollForwardTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockRollForwardTable" xlink:to="lbl_label13928137" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ecde5f" xlink:label="lbl_label32300639" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair value measurements Significant unobservable inputs [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FairValueMeasurementsSignificantUnobservableInputsTable" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsSignificantUnobservableInputsTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsSignificantUnobservableInputsTable" xlink:to="lbl_label32300639" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_35455e" xlink:label="lbl_label9145766" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair value measurements Financial assets and liabilities measured and carried at fair value on a recurring basis [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FairValueMeasurementsFinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredAndCarriedAtFairValueOnARecurringBasisTable" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsFinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredAndCarriedAtFairValueOnARecurringBasisTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsFinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredAndCarriedAtFairValueOnARecurringBasisTable" xlink:to="lbl_label9145766" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6c326d" xlink:label="lbl_label7090797" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes payable and other borrowings Narrative [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsNarrativeTable" xlink:label="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsNarrativeTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsNarrativeTable" xlink:to="lbl_label7090797" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_df3ea3" xlink:label="lbl_label14630563" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative contracts gains and losses [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DerivativeContractsGainsAndLossesTable" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractsGainsAndLossesTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeContractsGainsAndLossesTable" xlink:to="lbl_label14630563" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_36d311" xlink:label="lbl_label3592977" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Investments Narrative [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeTable" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeTable" xlink:to="lbl_label3592977" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_3620e6" xlink:label="lbl_label3547366" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in fixed maturity securities Amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities with fixed maturities [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentsInFixedMaturitySecuritiesAmortizedCostAndEstimatedFairValueOfSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesTable" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInFixedMaturitySecuritiesAmortizedCostAndEstimatedFairValueOfSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentsInFixedMaturitySecuritiesAmortizedCostAndEstimatedFairValueOfSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesTable" xlink:to="lbl_label3547366" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_209a98" xlink:label="lbl_label2136728" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes payable and other borrowings Detail [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsDetailTable" xlink:label="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsDetailTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsDetailTable" xlink:to="lbl_label2136728" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_126ceb4" xlink:label="lbl_LossContingenciesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Contingencies and Commitments [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LossContingenciesLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_LossContingenciesLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LossContingenciesLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_LossContingenciesLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a48991" xlink:label="lbl_label1284343" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business segment data [Line items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BusinessSegmentDataLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessSegmentDataLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessSegmentDataLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label1284343" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_178d573" xlink:label="lbl_label24696179" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common stock roll-forward [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CommonStockRollforwardAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockRollforwardAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockRollforwardAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label24696179" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_545aff" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockRollforwardLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common stock roll-forward [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CommonStockRollforwardLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockRollforwardLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockRollforwardLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_CommonStockRollforwardLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d0b5bd" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common Stock [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CommonStockLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_CommonStockLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_10889a2" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsFinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredAndCarriedAtFairValueOnARecurringBasisLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair value measurements Financial assets and liabilities measured and carried at fair value on a recurring basis [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FairValueMeasurementsFinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredAndCarriedAtFairValueOnARecurringBasisLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsFinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredAndCarriedAtFairValueOnARecurringBasisLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsFinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredAndCarriedAtFairValueOnARecurringBasisLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsFinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredAndCarriedAtFairValueOnARecurringBasisLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_16498dd" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsSignificantUnobservableInputsLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair value measurements Significant unobservable inputs [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FairValueMeasurementsSignificantUnobservableInputsLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsSignificantUnobservableInputsLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsSignificantUnobservableInputsLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsSignificantUnobservableInputsLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_16578a4" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsFinancialAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredAndCarriedAtFairValueOnARecurringBasisLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair value measurements: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_bfd0b6" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common stock: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_10fb2da" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockRollforwardLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common stock: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1485047" xlink:label="lbl_LossContingenciesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Contingencies and Commitments: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1b4bbd2" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsSignificantUnobservableInputsLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair value measurements: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e83bbe" xlink:label="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsNarrativeLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes payable and other borrowings narrative [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsNarrativeLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsNarrativeLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsNarrativeLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsNarrativeLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_197fc72" xlink:label="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsNarrativeLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes payable and other borrowings narrative: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_12a98ad" xlink:label="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes payable and other borrowings [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_16de44b" xlink:label="lbl_NotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes payable and other borrowings: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_8054b3" xlink:label="lbl_label8410291" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_SupplementalCashFlowInformationLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_SupplementalCashFlowInformationLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SupplementalCashFlowInformationLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label8410291" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_2a98ea" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative contracts [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_DerivativeLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_103a971" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractsGainsAndLossesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative contracts gains and losses [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DerivativeContractsGainsAndLossesLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractsGainsAndLossesLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeContractsGainsAndLossesLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_DerivativeContractsGainsAndLossesLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_3b8c45" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractsGainsAndLossesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative contracts gains and losses: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e1d64e" xlink:label="lbl_InventoriesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Inventories [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InventoriesLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_InventoriesLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InventoriesLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_InventoriesLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_15147c3" xlink:label="lbl_InventoriesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Inventories: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_feb030" xlink:label="lbl_ReceivablesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Receivables [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ReceivablesLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_ReceivablesLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ReceivablesLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_ReceivablesLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f5182a" xlink:label="lbl_ReceivablesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Receivables: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_7e56e5" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentGainsLossesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment gains / losses [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentGainsLossesLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentGainsLossesLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentGainsLossesLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentGainsLossesLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_750c14" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentGainsLossesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment gains / losses: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_6051b2" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Investments Narrative [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_14c2e3b" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsNarrativeLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Investments Narrative: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e50e3d" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Investments [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_OtherInvestmentsLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherInvestmentsLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_OtherInvestmentsLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1a36cb7" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInEquitySecuritiesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in equity securities [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentsInEquitySecuritiesLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInEquitySecuritiesLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentsInEquitySecuritiesLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentsInEquitySecuritiesLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_194236b" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInEquitySecuritiesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in equity securities: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_50e4e2" xlink:label="lbl_AmortizedCostAndEstimatedFairValueOfSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities with fixed maturities [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_AmortizedCostAndEstimatedFairValueOfSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_AmortizedCostAndEstimatedFairValueOfSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AmortizedCostAndEstimatedFairValueOfSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_AmortizedCostAndEstimatedFairValueOfSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1873ffe" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentsLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Investments: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1768a1" xlink:label="lbl_AmortizedCostAndEstimatedFairValueOfSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities with fixed maturities: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_173949" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in securities with fixed maturities [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentsInSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentsInSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentsInSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1815f96" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInSecuritiesWithFixedMaturitiesLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in securities with fixed maturities: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_259e97" xlink:label="lbl_label2465431" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of notes payable and other borrowings [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfNotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfNotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfNotesPayableAndOtherBorrowingsLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label2465431" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_17fb163" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems1" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems1" xlink:to="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19279cb" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property, plant and equipment [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1c5abdc" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GoodwillLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillLineItems1" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GoodwillLineItems1" xlink:to="lbl_GoodwillLineItems_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d17560" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative contracts: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1132cc4" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillLineItems_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1410df0" xlink:label="lbl_label21040624" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes Due 2020 at 3.60% [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NotesDue2020At3.60Member" xlink:label="lbl_NotesDue2020At3.60Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotesDue2020At3.60Member" xlink:to="lbl_label21040624" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c227ce" xlink:label="lbl_label29501390" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes Due 2041 at 5.05% [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NotesDue2041At5.05Member" xlink:label="lbl_NotesDue2041At5.05Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotesDue2041At5.05Member" xlink:to="lbl_label29501390" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_655d05" xlink:label="lbl_label6642949" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Subsequent Event Type [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis" xlink:label="lbl_SubsequentEventTypeAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SubsequentEventTypeAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label6642949" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1305cf3" xlink:label="lbl_label19946739" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Subsequent Event Type [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeDomain" xlink:label="lbl_SubsequentEventTypeDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SubsequentEventTypeDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label19946739" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_13df3da" xlink:label="lbl_label20837338" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Convertible Instrument Redemption [Member] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e02f50" xlink:label="lbl_label13789291" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents the remaining amount to be received on the redemption of the convertible perpetual capital instrument. </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ConvertibleInstrumentRedemptionMember" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertibleInstrumentRedemptionMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ConvertibleInstrumentRedemptionMember" xlink:to="lbl_label20837338" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_79676f" xlink:label="lbl_label7956335" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquiree's debt assumed </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionDebtAssumed" xlink:label="lbl_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionDebtAssumed" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionDebtAssumed" xlink:to="lbl_label7956335" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_bd689f" xlink:label="lbl_label12413087" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Acquisition [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label12413087" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6c56d7" xlink:label="lbl_label7100119" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAcquireeDomain" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionAcquireeDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionAcquireeDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label7100119" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e880e8" xlink:label="lbl_label32014568" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Acquisition [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessAcquisitionLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label32014568" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1792cb1" xlink:label="lbl_label24718513" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Common Stock Disclosures [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CommonStockDisclosuresAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_CommonStockDisclosuresAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommonStockDisclosuresAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label24718513" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f3e5f5" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPriceInstallment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Convertible Perpetual Capital Instrument Redemption Price Installment </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPriceInstallment" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPriceInstallment" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPriceInstallment" xlink:to="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPriceInstallment_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_31be0e" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPriceInstallment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Capital instrument redemption price, installment amount </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1ec341e" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPriceInstallment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents the installment payment amount for redemption of a convertible perpetual capital instrument. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1ee0aad" xlink:label="lbl_label32377517" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes Due In 2040 at 5.75% [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NotesDueIn2040At5.75Member" xlink:label="lbl_NotesDueIn2040At5.75Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotesDueIn2040At5.75Member" xlink:to="lbl_label32377517" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6ffeb3" xlink:label="lbl_label7339699" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FixedMaturitiesAndEquitySecuritiesMember" xlink:label="lbl_FixedMaturitiesAndEquitySecuritiesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FixedMaturitiesAndEquitySecuritiesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label7339699" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19c59ce" xlink:label="lbl_label27023822" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equity Method - BNSF [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember" xlink:label="lbl_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquityMethodInvestmentsMember" xlink:to="lbl_label27023822" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c1d8ea" xlink:label="lbl_StockSplitConversionRate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Stock split conversion rate for a Class B common share </link:label>
<link:label id="id_de7c85" xlink:label="lbl_label14580869" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Adoption of equity method </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleCumulativeEffectOfChangeOnEquityOrNetAssets" xlink:label="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleCumulativeEffectOfChangeOnEquityOrNetAssets" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleCumulativeEffectOfChangeOnEquityOrNetAssets" xlink:to="lbl_label14580869" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_180662b" xlink:label="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementAdoptionOfSFAS160_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> New Accounting Pronouncement Adoption Of SFAS160 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NewAccountingPronouncementAdoptionOfSFAS160" xlink:label="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementAdoptionOfSFAS160" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementAdoptionOfSFAS160" xlink:to="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementAdoptionOfSFAS160_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d03048" xlink:label="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementAdoptionOfSFAS160_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Adoption of new accounting pronouncements </link:label>
<link:label id="id_ffeeb6" xlink:label="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementAdoptionOfSFAS160_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount of the effect of adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 160 (FAS No. 160), Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_832cbd" xlink:label="lbl_MinorityInterestIncreaseFromBusinessAcquisitions_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Minority Interest Increase From Business Acquisitions </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MinorityInterestIncreaseFromBusinessAcquisitions" xlink:label="lbl_MinorityInterestIncreaseFromBusinessAcquisitions" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MinorityInterestIncreaseFromBusinessAcquisitions" xlink:to="lbl_MinorityInterestIncreaseFromBusinessAcquisitions_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_2bae18" xlink:label="lbl_MinorityInterestIncreaseFromBusinessAcquisitions_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business acquisitions </link:label>
<link:label id="id_26cbc0" xlink:label="lbl_MinorityInterestIncreaseFromBusinessAcquisitions_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Increase in noncontrolling interest as a result of new business acquisitions. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_14cc01d" xlink:label="lbl_label21807133" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Significant Accounting Policies And Practices [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_SignificantAccountingPoliciesAndPracticesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_SignificantAccountingPoliciesAndPracticesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SignificantAccountingPoliciesAndPracticesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label21807133" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1abe069" xlink:label="lbl_NatureOfOperationsBasisOfConsolidationUseOfEstimatesAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Nature Of Operations Basis Of Consolidation Use Of Estimates And Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NatureOfOperationsBasisOfConsolidationUseOfEstimatesAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_NatureOfOperationsBasisOfConsolidationUseOfEstimatesAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NatureOfOperationsBasisOfConsolidationUseOfEstimatesAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_NatureOfOperationsBasisOfConsolidationUseOfEstimatesAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5806cc" xlink:label="lbl_NatureOfOperationsBasisOfConsolidationUseOfEstimatesAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents disclosure of a) the nature of an entity's business, b) an entity's accounting policy regarding the principles it follows in consolidating or combining the separate financial statements, including the principles followed in determining the inclusion or exclusion of subsidiaries or other entities in the consolidated or combined financial statements, c) an entity's explanation that the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of management estimates, and d) an entity's significant accounting policies and accounting pronouncements to be adopted in the future. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1df565c" xlink:label="lbl_SignificantBusinessAcquisitionsAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Significant Business Acquisitions [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_SignificantBusinessAcquisitionsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_SignificantBusinessAcquisitionsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SignificantBusinessAcquisitionsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_SignificantBusinessAcquisitionsAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ab87c7" xlink:label="lbl_SignificantBusinessAcquisitionsAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Significant business acquisitions [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_44e395" xlink:label="lbl_NatureOfOperationsBasisOfConsolidationUseOfEstimatesAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Significant accounting policies and practices </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e37087" xlink:label="lbl_label31682695" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unpaid Losses And Loss Adjustment Expenses [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_UnpaidLossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_UnpaidLossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UnpaidLossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label31682695" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1dde227" xlink:label="lbl_label31318567" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label31318567" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_15dd813" xlink:label="lbl_label22927379" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income Taxes [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_IncomeTaxesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeTaxesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label22927379" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1eaf8d6" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income taxes </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_bdd3ea" xlink:label="lbl_label12440554" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Dividend restrictions - Insurance subsidiaries [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DisclosureOfRestrictionsOnDividendsLoansAndAdvancesDisclosureAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_DisclosureOfRestrictionsOnDividendsLoansAndAdvancesDisclosureAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DisclosureOfRestrictionsOnDividendsLoansAndAdvancesDisclosureAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label12440554" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c28d7e" xlink:label="lbl_label29527422" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Dividend restrictions - Insurance subsidiaries </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfDividendPaymentRestrictionsTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfDividendPaymentRestrictionsTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfDividendPaymentRestrictionsTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label29527422" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d6bf2d" xlink:label="lbl_label30850861" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Pension Plans [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PensionPlansAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_PensionPlansAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PensionPlansAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label30850861" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_12dc845" xlink:label="lbl_label19777605" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Pension plans </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label19777605" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a396f3" xlink:label="lbl_label10721011" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Quarterly Data </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_QuarterlyFinancialInformationTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_QuarterlyFinancialInformationTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_QuarterlyFinancialInformationTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label10721011" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e93b30" xlink:label="lbl_label32062256" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Condensed Financial Information [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialInformationAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialInformationAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialInformationAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label32062256" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_b77594" xlink:label="lbl_label12023188" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Condensed Financial Information </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CondensedFinancialInformationOfParentCompanyOnlyDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_CondensedFinancialInformationOfParentCompanyOnlyDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CondensedFinancialInformationOfParentCompanyOnlyDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label12023188" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1467694" xlink:label="lbl_NatureOfOperationsAndConsolidationPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Nature Of Operations And Consolidation Policy [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NatureOfOperationsAndConsolidationPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_NatureOfOperationsAndConsolidationPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NatureOfOperationsAndConsolidationPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_NatureOfOperationsAndConsolidationPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_b174f8" xlink:label="lbl_NatureOfOperationsAndConsolidationPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Nature of operations and basis of consolidation </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1ab1fe9" xlink:label="lbl_UseOfEstimatesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Use Of Estimates [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_UseOfEstimatesTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_UseOfEstimatesTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UseOfEstimatesTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_UseOfEstimatesTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d85ae6" xlink:label="lbl_UseOfEstimatesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Use of estimates in preparation of financial statements </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d34d46" xlink:label="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cash and cash equivalents (Policy) </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d6d35c" xlink:label="lbl_label14078812" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InvestmentPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label14078812" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_92165c" xlink:label="lbl_label9573980" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Receivables, loans and finance receivables </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ReceivablesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ReceivablesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ReceivablesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label9573980" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_194fccf" xlink:label="lbl_label26541263" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivatives </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label26541263" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1b33347" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value Measurements Policy [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FairValueMeasurementsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6cdcd8" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair value measurements </link:label>
<link:label id="id_afc891" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueMeasurementsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Describes an entity's accounting policies for measuring fair value. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_c5c740" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Inventories </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InventoryPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InventoryPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_InventoryPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_320aff" xlink:label="lbl_label3279615" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Revenue recognition </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RevenueRecognitionPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_RevenueRecognitionPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RevenueRecognitionPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label3279615" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_12b9261" xlink:label="lbl_LossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Losses And Loss Adjustment Expenses Policy [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_LossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_LossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_16ec5a6" xlink:label="lbl_LossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Losses and loss adjustment expenses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_3e1fb2" xlink:label="lbl_LossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Describes an entity's accounting policy for provision for benefits, claims and claims settlement expenses incurred during the period for property and casualty insurance net of the effects of contracts assumed and ceded. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_161fc34" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumedPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Deferred Charges Reinsurance Assumed Policy [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumedPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumedPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumedPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_DeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumedPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_183a52a" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumedPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Deferred charges reinsurance assumed </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e9a753" xlink:label="lbl_InsurancePremiumAcquisitionCostsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Insurance Premium Acquisition Costs Policy [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InsurancePremiumAcquisitionCostsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_InsurancePremiumAcquisitionCostsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InsurancePremiumAcquisitionCostsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_InsurancePremiumAcquisitionCostsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a721a5" xlink:label="lbl_InsurancePremiumAcquisitionCostsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Insurance premium acquisition costs </link:label>
<link:label id="id_16e8580" xlink:label="lbl_InsurancePremiumAcquisitionCostsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Describes an entity's accounting policy for deferred acquisition costs related to insurance premiums. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1f64f68" xlink:label="lbl_label32919400" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Regulated utilities and energy businesses </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PublicUtilitiesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PublicUtilitiesPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label32919400" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5d2ffb" xlink:label="lbl_label6107131" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Foreign currency </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndTranslationsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndTranslationsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndTranslationsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label6107131" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_183d4e2" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income taxes </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeTaxPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_IncomeTaxPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_36d787" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfNewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of New Accounting Pronouncements Policy [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfNewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfNewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfNewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfNewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d9dba9" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfNewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> New accounting pronouncements </link:label>
<link:label id="id_221779" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfNewAccountingPronouncementsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Describes an entity's accounting policy for new accounting pronouncements. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1eff574" xlink:label="lbl_NatureOfOperationsAndConsolidationPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Describes the nature of a) an entity's business, including the major services it sells or provides, and b) an entity's accounting policy regarding the principles it follows in consolidating or combining the separate financial statements, including the principles followed in determining the inclusion or exclusion of subsidiaries or other entities in the consolidated or combined financial statements. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1636052" xlink:label="lbl_UseOfEstimatesTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Provides an entity's explanation that the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of management estimates. Estimates used in the determination of carrying amounts of assets or liabilities, or in disclosure of gain or loss contingencies should be disclosed if known information available prior to issuance of the financial statements indicates that both of these criteria are met: (1) It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect on the financial statements of a condition, situation, or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements will change in the near term (less than one year from the date of issuance) due to one or more future confirming events, and (2) The effect of the change would be material to the financial statements. The disclosure should indicate the nature of the uncertainty and include an indication that it is at least reasonably possible that a change in the estimate will occur in the near term. Disclosure of the factors that cause the estimate to be sensitive to change also is encouraged. Entities also may identify those areas that are subject to significant estimates. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1651746" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumedPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Describes an entity's accounting policy for deferred charges related to reinsurance assumed. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_165c551" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_172f5ce" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of activity in the reserve for settling insured claims and expenses incurred in the claims settlement process for the period. The estimated liability includes the amount of money that will be required for future payments of (a) claims that have been reported to the insurer, (b) claims related to insured events that have occurred but that have not been reported to the insurer as of the date the liability is estimated, and (c) claim adjustment expenses. Claim adjustment expenses include costs incurred in the claim settlement process such as legal fees; outside adjuster fees; and costs to record, process, and adjust claims. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_926ed4" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfDebtMaturitiesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Debt Maturities Disclosure [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfDebtMaturitiesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfDebtMaturitiesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfDebtMaturitiesDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfDebtMaturitiesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5168fc" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfDebtMaturitiesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Principal payments disclosure [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_4dfbcb" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfDebtMaturitiesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of debt maturing during the next five years. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e0e4d9" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfIncomeTaxLiabilityTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Income Tax Liability [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfIncomeTaxLiabilityTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfIncomeTaxLiabilityTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfIncomeTaxLiabilityTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfIncomeTaxLiabilityTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_64a6d0" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfIncomeTaxLiabilityTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of income tax liability as of the balance sheet date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_68b59d" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfDeferredTaxTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Deferred Tax [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfDeferredTaxTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfDeferredTaxTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfDeferredTaxTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfDeferredTaxTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c6d3ea" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfDeferredTaxTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of deferred taxes (assets and liabilities). </link:label>
<link:label id="id_57f9cc" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfTaxProvisionByJurisdictionCategoryAndClassificationTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Tax Provision By Jurisdiction Category And Classification [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfTaxProvisionByJurisdictionCategoryAndClassificationTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfTaxProvisionByJurisdictionCategoryAndClassificationTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfTaxProvisionByJurisdictionCategoryAndClassificationTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfTaxProvisionByJurisdictionCategoryAndClassificationTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_efb9ed" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfTaxProvisionByJurisdictionCategoryAndClassificationTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of tax provision by jurisdiction category and by classification. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_552766" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfIncomeTaxReconciledToFederalStatutoryAmountTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Income Tax Reconciled To Federal Statutory Amount [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfIncomeTaxReconciledToFederalStatutoryAmountTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfIncomeTaxReconciledToFederalStatutoryAmountTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfIncomeTaxReconciledToFederalStatutoryAmountTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfIncomeTaxReconciledToFederalStatutoryAmountTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_39a8b" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfIncomeTaxReconciledToFederalStatutoryAmountTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule showing the reconciliation of hypothetical income tax expense (benefit) for the period computed by applying the domestic federal statutory tax rates to the effective income tax expense (benefit) amounts. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_a47b0d" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfNetPeriodicPensionExpenseTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Net Periodic Pension Expense [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfNetPeriodicPensionExpenseTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfNetPeriodicPensionExpenseTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfNetPeriodicPensionExpenseTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfNetPeriodicPensionExpenseTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19c852e" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfReconciliationOfProjectedBenefitObligationsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Projected Benefit Obligations [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfReconciliationOfProjectedBenefitObligationsTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfReconciliationOfProjectedBenefitObligationsTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfReconciliationOfProjectedBenefitObligationsTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfReconciliationOfProjectedBenefitObligationsTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a1bfb7" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfReconciliationOfChangesInPlanAssetsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Plan Assets [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfReconciliationOfChangesInPlanAssetsTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfReconciliationOfChangesInPlanAssetsTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfReconciliationOfChangesInPlanAssetsTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfReconciliationOfChangesInPlanAssetsTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_10da6a8" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfReconciliationOfChangesInPlanAssetsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of reconciliation of changes in plan assets. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_982310" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfReconciliationOfProjectedBenefitObligationsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of reconciliation of changes in projected benefit obligations. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_537c3b" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfNetPeriodicPensionExpenseTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of net periodic pension expense. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_946e5c" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfFairValueMeasurementsByMajorCategoriesOfPlanAssetsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Fair Value Measurements By Major Categories Of Plan Assets [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfFairValueMeasurementsByMajorCategoriesOfPlanAssetsTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfFairValueMeasurementsByMajorCategoriesOfPlanAssetsTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfFairValueMeasurementsByMajorCategoriesOfPlanAssetsTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfFairValueMeasurementsByMajorCategoriesOfPlanAssetsTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_16b4b9e" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfFairValueMeasurementsByMajorCategoriesOfPlanAssetsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This element represents the disclosure related to plan assets measured at fair value by major category. The disclosures contemplated herein include the fair value measurements at the reporting date by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d5a4ea" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfNetFundedStatusOfPensionPlansTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Net Funded Status Of Pension Plans [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfNetFundedStatusOfPensionPlansTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfNetFundedStatusOfPensionPlansTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfNetFundedStatusOfPensionPlansTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfNetFundedStatusOfPensionPlansTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_50971c" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfNetFundedStatusOfPensionPlansTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of net funded status of pension plans. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_855913" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfPensionPlanAmountsRecognizedInAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Pension Plan Amounts Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfPensionPlanAmountsRecognizedInAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfPensionPlanAmountsRecognizedInAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfPensionPlanAmountsRecognizedInAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfPensionPlanAmountsRecognizedInAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d96dc3" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfPensionPlanAmountsRecognizedInAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of pension plan amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_b5c112" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfWeightedAverageInterestRateAssumptionsForProjectedBenefitObligationsAndNetPeriodicPensionExpenseTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Weighted Average Interest Rate Assumptions For Projected Benefit Obligations And Net Periodic Pension Expense [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfWeightedAverageInterestRateAssumptionsForProjectedBenefitObligationsAndNetPeriodicPensionExpenseTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfWeightedAverageInterestRateAssumptionsForProjectedBenefitObligationsAndNetPeriodicPensionExpenseTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfWeightedAverageInterestRateAssumptionsForProjectedBenefitObligationsAndNetPeriodicPensionExpenseTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfWeightedAverageInterestRateAssumptionsForProjectedBenefitObligationsAndNetPeriodicPensionExpenseTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_122594" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfWeightedAverageInterestRateAssumptionsForProjectedBenefitObligationsAndNetPeriodicPensionExpenseTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of weighted average interest rate assumptions for projected benefit obligations and net periodic pension expense. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_459969" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfMinimumLeasePaymentsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Minimum Lease Payments [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfMinimumLeasePaymentsTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfMinimumLeasePaymentsTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfMinimumLeasePaymentsTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfMinimumLeasePaymentsTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1cbaf1a" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfMinimumLeasePaymentsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of minimum lease payments. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_13a8485" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfSegmentRevenuesAndEarningsBeforeIncomeTaxesNoncontrollingInterestsAndEquityMethodEarningsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Segment Revenues And Earnings Before Income Taxes Noncontrolling Interests And Equity Method Earnings [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfSegmentRevenuesAndEarningsBeforeIncomeTaxesNoncontrollingInterestsAndEquityMethodEarningsTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfSegmentRevenuesAndEarningsBeforeIncomeTaxesNoncontrollingInterestsAndEquityMethodEarningsTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfSegmentRevenuesAndEarningsBeforeIncomeTaxesNoncontrollingInterestsAndEquityMethodEarningsTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfSegmentRevenuesAndEarningsBeforeIncomeTaxesNoncontrollingInterestsAndEquityMethodEarningsTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_15dedf4" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfSegmentRevenuesAndEarningsBeforeIncomeTaxesNoncontrollingInterestsAndEquityMethodEarningsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of revenue and earnings before income taxes, noncontrolling interests and equity method earnings by segment and the reconciliation to the entity's consolidated revenue and earnings before income taxes, noncontrolling interests and equity method earnings. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_6770c9" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfSegmentCapitalExpendituresAndDepreciationTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Segment Capital Expenditures And Depreciation [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfSegmentCapitalExpendituresAndDepreciationTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfSegmentCapitalExpendituresAndDepreciationTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfSegmentCapitalExpendituresAndDepreciationTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfSegmentCapitalExpendituresAndDepreciationTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_660f8c" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfSegmentCapitalExpendituresAndDepreciationTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of capital expenditures and depreciation by segment. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_9c3a9" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfGoodwillAndIdentifiableAssetsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Goodwill And Identifiable Assets [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfGoodwillAndIdentifiableAssetsTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfGoodwillAndIdentifiableAssetsTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfGoodwillAndIdentifiableAssetsTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfGoodwillAndIdentifiableAssetsTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_fb9bfe" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfGoodwillAndIdentifiableAssetsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of goodwill and identifiable assets by segment. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1cd5f9e" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInsurancePremiumsWrittenByGeographicRegionTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Insurance Premiums Written By Geographic Region [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfInsurancePremiumsWrittenByGeographicRegionTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInsurancePremiumsWrittenByGeographicRegionTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfInsurancePremiumsWrittenByGeographicRegionTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfInsurancePremiumsWrittenByGeographicRegionTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_855c02" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfInsurancePremiumsWrittenByGeographicRegionTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of insurance premiums written by geographic region. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_107dcae" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfPremiumsWrittenAndEarnedTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Premiums Written And Earned [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfPremiumsWrittenAndEarnedTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfPremiumsWrittenAndEarnedTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfPremiumsWrittenAndEarnedTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfPremiumsWrittenAndEarnedTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_8e9441" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfPremiumsWrittenAndEarnedTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of premiums written and earned. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_896df4" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfQuarterlyRevenuesAndEarningsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Quarterly Revenues And Earnings [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfQuarterlyRevenuesAndEarningsTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfQuarterlyRevenuesAndEarningsTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfQuarterlyRevenuesAndEarningsTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfQuarterlyRevenuesAndEarningsTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_8a150e" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfQuarterlyRevenuesAndEarningsTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of quarterly revenues and earnings. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_2fa97c" xlink:label="lbl_label3123580" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of Condensed Financial Information [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatementsTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatementsTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatementsTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label3123580" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1554679" xlink:label="lbl_label22365817" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percentage of LIFO inventory </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PercentageOfLIFOInventory" xlink:label="lbl_PercentageOfLIFOInventory" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PercentageOfLIFOInventory" xlink:to="lbl_label22365817" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_4491ca" xlink:label="lbl_label4493770" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percentage of FIFO inventory </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PercentageOfFIFOInventory" xlink:label="lbl_PercentageOfFIFOInventory" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PercentageOfFIFOInventory" xlink:to="lbl_label4493770" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_4bbcb1" xlink:label="lbl_label4963505" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Difference between LIFO cost and FIFO cost for inventory measured using LIFO </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ExcessOfReplacementOrCurrentCostsOverStatedLIFOValue" xlink:label="lbl_ExcessOfReplacementOrCurrentCostsOverStatedLIFOValue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ExcessOfReplacementOrCurrentCostsOverStatedLIFOValue" xlink:to="lbl_label4963505" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_14900d1" xlink:label="lbl_WorkersCompensationDiscountPercentBeforeRateChange_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Workers Compensation Discount Percent Before Rate Change </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_WorkersCompensationDiscountPercentBeforeRateChange" xlink:label="lbl_WorkersCompensationDiscountPercentBeforeRateChange" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_WorkersCompensationDiscountPercentBeforeRateChange" xlink:to="lbl_WorkersCompensationDiscountPercentBeforeRateChange_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e038be" xlink:label="lbl_WorkersCompensationDiscountPercentBeforeRateChange_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Workers' compensation discount rate, before rate change </link:label>
<link:label id="id_ba1ec1" xlink:label="lbl_label12197569" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Workers' compensation discount rate, after rate change </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_WorkersCompensationDiscountPercent" xlink:label="lbl_WorkersCompensationDiscountPercent" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_WorkersCompensationDiscountPercent" xlink:to="lbl_label12197569" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ad603b" xlink:label="lbl_UnamortizedBalancesOfDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unamortized Balances Of Deferred Charges Reinsurance Assumed </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_UnamortizedBalancesOfDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed" xlink:label="lbl_UnamortizedBalancesOfDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UnamortizedBalancesOfDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed" xlink:to="lbl_UnamortizedBalancesOfDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d8f036" xlink:label="lbl_UnamortizedBalancesOfDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unamortized balances of deferred charges reinsurance assumed </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e9ef54" xlink:label="lbl_UnamortizedBalancesOfDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Asset as of balance sheet date for the excess of estimated liabilities for claims and claim costs over the consideration received for retroactive reinsurance contracts </link:label>
<link:label id="id_a2df49" xlink:label="lbl_WorkersCompensationDiscountPercentBeforeRateChange_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percent discount applied to worker's compensation reserve liability to reduce the reserve to present value, before rate change. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_101132e" xlink:label="lbl_label16847662" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unamortized balances of deferred premium acquisition costs </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsNet" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsNet" xlink:to="lbl_label16847662" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_12893ac" xlink:label="lbl_label19436460" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Regulatory assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RegulatoryAssets" xlink:label="lbl_RegulatoryAssets" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RegulatoryAssets" xlink:to="lbl_label19436460" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e836e9" xlink:label="lbl_label31995625" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Regulatory liabilities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RegulatoryLiabilities" xlink:label="lbl_RegulatoryLiabilities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RegulatoryLiabilities" xlink:to="lbl_label31995625" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_147f133" xlink:label="lbl_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentageMinimum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage Minimum </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentageMinimum" xlink:label="lbl_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentageMinimum" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentageMinimum" xlink:to="lbl_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentageMinimum_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_48e053" xlink:label="lbl_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentageMinimum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equity method investment, minimum ownership percentage </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d53d26" xlink:label="lbl_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentageMinimum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The minimum percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1bae9d9" xlink:label="lbl_label29026777" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Provisions for consumer loan losses </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNet" xlink:label="lbl_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesProvisionForLossNet" xlink:to="lbl_label29026777" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e71093" xlink:label="lbl_label31920275" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Loan charge-offs </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs" xlink:label="lbl_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AllowanceForLoanAndLeaseLossesWriteOffs" xlink:to="lbl_label31920275" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_7b6b21" xlink:label="lbl_label8088353" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquisition discounts on consumer loans </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_UnamortizedLoanCommitmentAndOriginationFeesAndUnamortizedDiscountsOrPremiumsConsumer" xlink:label="lbl_UnamortizedLoanCommitmentAndOriginationFeesAndUnamortizedDiscountsOrPremiumsConsumer" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UnamortizedLoanCommitmentAndOriginationFeesAndUnamortizedDiscountsOrPremiumsConsumer" xlink:to="lbl_label8088353" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c7b60a" xlink:label="lbl_label29865482" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Future minimum lease rentals to be received, 2011 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableCurrent" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableCurrent" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableCurrent" xlink:to="lbl_label29865482" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_2714dd" xlink:label="lbl_label2561245" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Future minimum lease rentals to be received, 2012 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInTwoYears" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInTwoYears" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInTwoYears" xlink:to="lbl_label2561245" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c793d7" xlink:label="lbl_label13079511" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Future minimum lease rentals to be received, 2013 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInThreeYears" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInThreeYears" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInThreeYears" xlink:to="lbl_label13079511" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_170fa5f" xlink:label="lbl_label24181343" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Future minimum lease rentals to be received, 2014 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFourYears" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFourYears" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFourYears" xlink:to="lbl_label24181343" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_24e7b0" xlink:label="lbl_label2418608" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Future minimum lease rentals to be received, 2015 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFiveYears" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFiveYears" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableInFiveYears" xlink:to="lbl_label2418608" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_fb5107" xlink:label="lbl_label16470279" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Future minimum lease rentals to be received, thereafter </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableThereafter" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableThereafter" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableThereafter" xlink:to="lbl_label16470279" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1bb597b" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedWeightedAverageRemainingLifeReductionInYearsMinimum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative Contract Amended Weighted Average Remaining Life Reduction In Years Minimum </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DerivativeContractAmendedWeightedAverageRemainingLifeReductionInYearsMinimum" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedWeightedAverageRemainingLifeReductionInYearsMinimum" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedWeightedAverageRemainingLifeReductionInYearsMinimum" xlink:to="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedWeightedAverageRemainingLifeReductionInYearsMinimum_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_11a4e2b" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedWeightedAverageRemainingLifeReductionInYearsMinimum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Number of years derivative contract expiration dates were reduced by when amended, minimum </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1574c0f" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedWeightedAverageRemainingLifeReductionInYearsMinimum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The minimum number of years the derivative contract expiration dates were reduced by due to an amendment. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_11685c5" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedWeightedAverageRemainingLifeReductionInYearsMaximum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative Contract Amended Weighted Average Remaining Life Reduction In Years Maximum </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DerivativeContractAmendedWeightedAverageRemainingLifeReductionInYearsMaximum" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedWeightedAverageRemainingLifeReductionInYearsMaximum" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedWeightedAverageRemainingLifeReductionInYearsMaximum" xlink:to="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedWeightedAverageRemainingLifeReductionInYearsMaximum_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_74386" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedWeightedAverageRemainingLifeReductionInYearsMaximum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Number of years derivative contract expiration dates were reduced by when amended, maximum </link:label>
<link:label id="id_3fbcf2" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedWeightedAverageRemainingLifeReductionInYearsMaximum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The maximum number of years the derivative contract expiration dates were reduced by due to an amendment. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_143196d" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedStrikePriceReductionMinimum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative Contract Amended Strike Price Reduction Minimum </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DerivativeContractAmendedStrikePriceReductionMinimum" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedStrikePriceReductionMinimum" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedStrikePriceReductionMinimum" xlink:to="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedStrikePriceReductionMinimum_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1287960" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedStrikePriceReductionMinimum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percentage of reduction in strike price of derivative contracts when amended, minimum </link:label>
<link:label id="id_b34c4" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedStrikePriceReductionMinimum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The minimum percentage reduction in the strike price of derivative contracts as a result of an amendment. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_132de44" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedStrikePriceReductionMaximum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative Contract Amended Strike Price Reduction Maximum </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DerivativeContractAmendedStrikePriceReductionMaximum" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedStrikePriceReductionMaximum" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedStrikePriceReductionMaximum" xlink:to="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedStrikePriceReductionMaximum_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9c9df5" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedStrikePriceReductionMaximum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percentage of reduction in strike price of derivative contracts when amended, maximum </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1fab79b" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeContractAmendedStrikePriceReductionMaximum_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The maximum percentage reduction in the strike price of derivative contracts as a result of an amendment. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1064dcf" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseInNotionalValueOfDerivativesRelatedToAmendedContracts_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Increase In Notional Value Of Derivatives Related To Amended Contracts </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_IncreaseInNotionalValueOfDerivativesRelatedToAmendedContracts" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseInNotionalValueOfDerivativesRelatedToAmendedContracts" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncreaseInNotionalValueOfDerivativesRelatedToAmendedContracts" xlink:to="lbl_IncreaseInNotionalValueOfDerivativesRelatedToAmendedContracts_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_588855" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseInNotionalValueOfDerivativesRelatedToAmendedContracts_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Increase in the notional value of derivatives for amended contracts </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1200e3e" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseInNotionalValueOfDerivativesRelatedToAmendedContracts_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Increase in the aggregate notional value of derivatives related to amended contracts </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1193704" xlink:label="lbl_label17948313" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Liabilities assumed in connection with acquisition of businesses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1876e0d" xlink:label="lbl_label25652749" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equity/fixed maturity securities exchanged for other securities/investments </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_TransferInvestments" xlink:label="lbl_TransferInvestments" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_TransferInvestments" xlink:to="lbl_label25652749" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f7745f" xlink:label="lbl_label32994399" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses: [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseNetAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseNetAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseNetAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label32994399" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a57f41" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpensePropertyCasualtyLiability_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Gross liabilities at beginning of year </link:label>
<link:label id="id_17e548e" xlink:label="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndDeferredCharges_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reinsurance Recoverables And Deferred Charges </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndDeferredCharges" xlink:label="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndDeferredCharges" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndDeferredCharges" xlink:to="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndDeferredCharges_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_bcaa1a" xlink:label="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndDeferredCharges_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ceded losses and deferred charges at beginning of year </link:label>
<link:label id="id_566d59" xlink:label="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndDeferredCharges_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents the sum of a) The known and estimated amount recoverable as of the balance sheet date from reinsurers for claims paid or incurred by the ceding insurer and associated claims settlement expenses, including estimated amounts for claims incurred but not reported, and policy benefits, net of any related valuation allowance, and b) the excess of the estimated liabilities for claims and claim costs over the consideration received for retroactive reinsurance contracts as of the balance sheet date. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_24b0a5" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net balance at beginning of year </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseNet" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseNet" xlink:to="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseNet_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_27d852" xlink:label="lbl_label2611282" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Incurred losses recorded during the year: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label2611282" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_106d4e5" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsCurrentYear_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Current accident year </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsCurrentYear" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsCurrentYear" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsCurrentYear" xlink:to="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsCurrentYear_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5594b5" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsPriorYears_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Prior accident years </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsPriorYears" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsPriorYears" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsPriorYears" xlink:to="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsPriorYears_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_184bbf5" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaims_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total incurred losses </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaims" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaims" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaims" xlink:to="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaims_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_3dbb57" xlink:label="lbl_label4045655" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Payments during the year with respect to: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaidAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaidAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaidAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label4045655" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e9b11a" xlink:label="lbl_label15315226" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Current accident year </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaidCurrentYear" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaidCurrentYear" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaidCurrentYear" xlink:to="lbl_label15315226" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_151074c" xlink:label="lbl_label22087500" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Prior accident years </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaidPriorYears" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaidPriorYears" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaidPriorYears" xlink:to="lbl_label22087500" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_ad26db" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaid_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total payments </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaid" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaid" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaid" xlink:to="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaid_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_184a7c0" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net balance at end of year </link:label>
<link:label id="id_47ffc7" xlink:label="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndDeferredCharges_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ceded losses and deferred charges at end of year </link:label>
<link:label id="id_177deb6" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseForeignCurrencyTranslation_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Foreign Currency Translation </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseForeignCurrencyTranslation" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseForeignCurrencyTranslation" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseForeignCurrencyTranslation" xlink:to="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseForeignCurrencyTranslation_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_303e6a" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseForeignCurrencyTranslation_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Foreign currency translation adjustment </link:label>
<link:label id="id_c04aa4" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseForeignCurrencyTranslation_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reflects the net gain (loss) from converting unpaid claims and claims adjustments of consolidated entities which are stated in a foreign currency into the currency used in the financial statements. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_18d837b" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpensePropertyCasualtyLiability_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Gross liabilities at end of year </link:label>
<link:label id="id_9473be" xlink:label="lbl_label9728958" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Incurred losses adjustment </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseOpeningBalanceAdjustments" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseOpeningBalanceAdjustments" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseOpeningBalanceAdjustments" xlink:to="lbl_label9728958" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_237b50" xlink:label="lbl_AmortizationOfDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amortization Of Deferred Charges Reinsurance Assumed </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_AmortizationOfDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed" xlink:label="lbl_AmortizationOfDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AmortizationOfDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed" xlink:to="lbl_AmortizationOfDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f57dcd" xlink:label="lbl_AmortizationOfDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amortization charges for prior accident years' losses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_173df67" xlink:label="lbl_AmortizationOfDeferredChargesReinsuranceAssumed_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount of deferred charge amortization for retroactive reinsurance contracts incepting prior to the current period. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1476313" xlink:label="lbl_DiscountedWorkersCompensationLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Discounted Workers Compensation Liabilities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DiscountedWorkersCompensationLiabilities" xlink:label="lbl_DiscountedWorkersCompensationLiabilities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DiscountedWorkersCompensationLiabilities" xlink:to="lbl_DiscountedWorkersCompensationLiabilities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e39b11" xlink:label="lbl_DiscountedWorkersCompensationLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net discounted workers' compensation liabilities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_15751d9" xlink:label="lbl_DiscountedWorkersCompensationLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Discounted workers' compensation reserve amount. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_54adb3" xlink:label="lbl_DiscountOnWorkersCompensationLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Discount On Workers Compensation Liabilities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DiscountOnWorkersCompensationLiabilities" xlink:label="lbl_DiscountOnWorkersCompensationLiabilities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DiscountOnWorkersCompensationLiabilities" xlink:to="lbl_DiscountOnWorkersCompensationLiabilities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a478af" xlink:label="lbl_DiscountOnWorkersCompensationLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net discount on workers' compensation liabilities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_155960c" xlink:label="lbl_AccretionOfDiscountIncludedInPriorYearsIncurredLosses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accretion Of Discount Included In Prior Years Incurred Losses </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_AccretionOfDiscountIncludedInPriorYearsIncurredLosses" xlink:label="lbl_AccretionOfDiscountIncludedInPriorYearsIncurredLosses" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AccretionOfDiscountIncludedInPriorYearsIncurredLosses" xlink:to="lbl_AccretionOfDiscountIncludedInPriorYearsIncurredLosses_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d55489" xlink:label="lbl_AccretionOfDiscountIncludedInPriorYearsIncurredLosses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accretion of discount included in prior years' incurred losses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_10501a2" xlink:label="lbl_AccretionOfDiscountIncludedInPriorYearsIncurredLosses_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accretion of discount included in prior years' incurred losses. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1a5bec2" xlink:label="lbl_DiscountOnWorkersCompensationLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount of discount related to workers' compensation liability. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_fe8840" xlink:label="lbl_label16681024" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Liabilities for environmental, asbestos and latent injury claims, net of reinsurance </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LiabilityForAsbestosAndEnvironmentalClaimsNet" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForAsbestosAndEnvironmentalClaimsNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForAsbestosAndEnvironmentalClaimsNet" xlink:to="lbl_label16681024" xlink:type="arc"/>
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<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LiabilityForAsbestosAndEnvironmentalClaimsRelatedToRetroactiveReinsuranceContracts" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForAsbestosAndEnvironmentalClaimsRelatedToRetroactiveReinsuranceContracts" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1331098" xlink:label="lbl_OtherIncomeTaxLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other </link:label>
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<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesUnrealizedGainsLossesOnAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherComprehensiveIncome" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesUnrealizedGainsLossesOnAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAndOtherComprehensiveIncome" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_b6e3a9" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOther_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_44c9f9" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Deferred tax liabilities </link:label>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsUnearnedPremiumsReserve" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsUnearnedPremiumsReserve" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsAccruedLiabilities" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsAccruedLiabilities" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_87498a" xlink:label="lbl_label8866186" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Current </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_1002bbc" xlink:label="lbl_label16788412" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Dividends received deduction </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationDeductionsDividends" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationDeductionsDividends" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationDeductionsDividends" xlink:to="lbl_label16788412" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_dd7621" xlink:label="lbl_label14513697" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> State income taxes, less federal income tax benefit </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes" xlink:to="lbl_label14513697" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_f46853" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Earnings before income taxes </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d4afde" xlink:label="lbl_label30715870" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Foreign tax rate differences </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationForeignIncomeTaxRateDifferential" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationForeignIncomeTaxRateDifferential" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationForeignIncomeTaxRateDifferential" xlink:to="lbl_label30715870" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c2a58" xlink:label="lbl_label1845848" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Effect of income tax rate changes on deferred income taxes </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInEnactedTaxRate" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInEnactedTaxRate" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInEnactedTaxRate" xlink:to="lbl_label1845848" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ce23f5" xlink:label="lbl_NonTaxableExchangeOfInvestment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Non Taxable Exchange Of Investment </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NonTaxableExchangeOfInvestment" xlink:label="lbl_NonTaxableExchangeOfInvestment" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NonTaxableExchangeOfInvestment" xlink:to="lbl_NonTaxableExchangeOfInvestment_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e2da67" xlink:label="lbl_NonTaxableExchangeOfInvestment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Non-taxable exchange of investment </link:label>
<link:label id="id_4226d" xlink:label="lbl_NonTaxableExchangeOfInvestment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The portion of the difference between total income tax expense (benefit) as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to income that is exempt from income tax due to a non-taxable exchange of an investment. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_670906" xlink:label="lbl_label6752518" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other differences, net </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationOtherAdjustments" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationOtherAdjustments" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationOtherAdjustments" xlink:to="lbl_label6752518" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_8b6e13" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total income taxes </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d3c724" xlink:label="lbl_label13879076" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unrecognized tax benefits </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits" xlink:label="lbl_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits" xlink:to="lbl_label13879076" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_146edd4" xlink:label="lbl_label21425620" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsThatWouldImpactEffectiveTaxRate" xlink:label="lbl_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsThatWouldImpactEffectiveTaxRate" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsThatWouldImpactEffectiveTaxRate" xlink:to="lbl_label21425620" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_620710" xlink:label="lbl_label6424336" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount available for payment of restricted dividends </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatutoryAccountingPracticesStatutoryAmountAvailableForDividendPayments" xlink:label="lbl_StatutoryAccountingPracticesStatutoryAmountAvailableForDividendPayments" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatutoryAccountingPracticesStatutoryAmountAvailableForDividendPayments" xlink:to="lbl_label6424336" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19dff29" xlink:label="lbl_label27131689" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Statutory shareholders' equity </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatutoryAccountingPracticesStatutoryCapitalAndSurplusBalance" xlink:label="lbl_StatutoryAccountingPracticesStatutoryCapitalAndSurplusBalance" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatutoryAccountingPracticesStatutoryCapitalAndSurplusBalance" xlink:to="lbl_label27131689" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f6929b" xlink:label="lbl_StatutoryAccountingPracticesGoodwillAmortizationYears_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Statutory Accounting Practices Goodwill Amortization Years </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_StatutoryAccountingPracticesGoodwillAmortizationYears" xlink:label="lbl_StatutoryAccountingPracticesGoodwillAmortizationYears" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatutoryAccountingPracticesGoodwillAmortizationYears" xlink:to="lbl_StatutoryAccountingPracticesGoodwillAmortizationYears_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c7fb8e" xlink:label="lbl_StatutoryAccountingPracticesGoodwillAmortizationYears_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Number of years for amortizing goodwill under statutory rules </link:label>
<link:label id="id_13c5cd0" xlink:label="lbl_StatutoryAccountingPracticesGoodwillAmortizationYears_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The number of years for amortizing goodwill under statutory rules. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1978ddd" xlink:label="lbl_label26709469" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Components of net periodic pension expense </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCostAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCostAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCostAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label26709469" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_304fc" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Service cost </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost" xlink:to="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9aa5a5" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interest cost </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost" xlink:to="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9645d4" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Expected return on plan assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets" xlink:to="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_174405d" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanOtherExpense_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Defined Benefit Plan Other Expense </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DefinedBenefitPlanOtherExpense" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanOtherExpense" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanOtherExpense" xlink:to="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanOtherExpense_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_14d2dc3" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanOtherExpense_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_19f8c46" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanOtherExpense_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other expense associated with a defined benefit pension plan which are not otherwise defined in the taxonomy or which are not separately disclosed. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_a8b4f4" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net pension expense </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost" xlink:to="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1739991" xlink:label="lbl_label24353169" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accumulated benefit obligation </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedBenefitObligation" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedBenefitObligation" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedBenefitObligation" xlink:to="lbl_label24353169" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_182a0b2" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation" xlink:to="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e94bf9" xlink:label="lbl_label32066553" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Benefits paid </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid" xlink:to="lbl_label32066553" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_13a4acc" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBusinessCombinationsAndAcquisitionsBenefitObligation_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business acquisitions </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBusinessCombinationsAndAcquisitionsBenefitObligation" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBusinessCombinationsAndAcquisitionsBenefitObligation" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBusinessCombinationsAndAcquisitionsBenefitObligation" xlink:to="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBusinessCombinationsAndAcquisitionsBenefitObligation_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_78f987" xlink:label="lbl_label7928199" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Actuarial (gain) or loss and other </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialNetGainsLosses" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialNetGainsLosses" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialNetGainsLosses" xlink:to="lbl_label7928199" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_116d64a" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Projected benefit obligation, end of year </link:label>
<link:label id="id_9a4bdc" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligationUnfunded_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation Unfunded </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligationUnfunded" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligationUnfunded" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligationUnfunded" xlink:to="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligationUnfunded_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6edd90" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligationUnfunded_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unfunded projected benefit obligations </link:label>
<link:label id="id_c1a376" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligationUnfunded_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The projected benefit obligation for unfunded plans (non-qualified U.S. plans and non-U.S. plans). </link:label>
<link:label id="id_eb6fb4" xlink:label="lbl_label15429556" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reconciliation of changes in plan assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanChangeInFairValueOfPlanAssetsRollForward" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanChangeInFairValueOfPlanAssetsRollForward" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanChangeInFairValueOfPlanAssetsRollForward" xlink:to="lbl_label15429556" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_f24b6c" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Plan assets at beginning of year </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets" xlink:to="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_31ca94" xlink:label="lbl_label3263124" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Employer contributions </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer" xlink:to="lbl_label3263124" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e4267c" xlink:label="lbl_label31729276" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Actual return on plan assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActualReturnOnPlanAssets" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanActualReturnOnPlanAssets" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanActualReturnOnPlanAssets" xlink:to="lbl_label31729276" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e5838f" xlink:label="lbl_label15041423" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business acquisitions </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_1df3706" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanExpensesAndOther_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Defined Benefit Plan Expenses And Other </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_162d4e1" xlink:label="lbl_label23254241" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> 2011 </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_b13002" xlink:label="lbl_label11612162" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> 2012 </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_6dd67d" xlink:label="lbl_label7198333" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> 2013 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedFutureBenefitPaymentsInYearThree" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedFutureBenefitPaymentsInYearThree" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1e02c9a" xlink:label="lbl_label31468698" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> 2014 </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_1cfb75e" xlink:label="lbl_label30390110" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> 2015 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedFutureBenefitPaymentsInYearFive" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedFutureBenefitPaymentsInYearFive" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_15f4a81" xlink:label="lbl_label23022209" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> 2016 - 2020 </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_7075b6" xlink:label="lbl_label7370166" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Expected contribution to pension plans </link:label>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent" xlink:label="lbl_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1171c2e" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAssetsForPlanBenefitsCurrentAndNoncurrent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssetsForPlanBenefitsCurrentAndNoncurrent" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAssetsForPlanBenefitsCurrentAndNoncurrent" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_185b532" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1622401" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of year </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_9625b8" xlink:label="lbl_label9840056" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount included in net periodic pension expense </link:label>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_16139c7" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationExpectedLongTermReturnOnAssets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> An assumption as to the rate of return on plan assets reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1a91c68" xlink:label="lbl_label27860072" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Rate of compensation increase </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_1ae928a" xlink:label="lbl_label28217994" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets </link:label>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostExpectedLongTermReturnOnAssets" xlink:to="lbl_label28217994" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1414a59" xlink:label="lbl_label21056089" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Expense recognized for defined contribution plans </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized" xlink:to="lbl_label21056089" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a19e2c" xlink:label="lbl_CommitmentsAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Commitments [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CommitmentsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_CommitmentsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommitmentsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_CommitmentsAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c10d69" xlink:label="lbl_CommitmentsAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Commitments </link:label>
<link:label id="id_67b0db" xlink:label="lbl_label6795483" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Rent expense for leases </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense" xlink:label="lbl_LeaseAndRentalExpense" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LeaseAndRentalExpense" xlink:to="lbl_label6795483" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9d79a3" xlink:label="lbl_label10320291" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Minimum rental payments for operating leases </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label10320291" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c3143f" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> 2011 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent" xlink:to="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_52d332" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> 2012 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears" xlink:to="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_167551" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> 2013 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears" xlink:to="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_946828" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> 2014 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears" xlink:to="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1cf7149" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> 2015 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears" xlink:to="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1dc210b" xlink:label="lbl_label31203595" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> After 2015 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter" xlink:to="lbl_label31203595" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_dbb81c" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue" xlink:to="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1112ab4" xlink:label="lbl_label17902260" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchase commitments </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationPaymentScheduleAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationPaymentScheduleAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationPaymentScheduleAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label17902260" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_16f6758" xlink:label="lbl_label24078168" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchase commitments - 2011 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueWithinOneYear" xlink:label="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueWithinOneYear" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueWithinOneYear" xlink:to="lbl_label24078168" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_6e7d97" xlink:label="lbl_label7241111" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchase commitments - 2012 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueInSecondYear" xlink:label="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueInSecondYear" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueInSecondYear" xlink:to="lbl_label7241111" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1aa61b8" xlink:label="lbl_label27943352" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchase commitments - 2013 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueInThirdYear" xlink:label="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueInThirdYear" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueInThirdYear" xlink:to="lbl_label27943352" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_13f270e" xlink:label="lbl_label20915982" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchase commitments - 2014 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueInFourthYear" xlink:label="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueInFourthYear" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueInFourthYear" xlink:to="lbl_label20915982" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_223219" xlink:label="lbl_label2241049" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchase commitments - 2015 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueInFifthYear" xlink:label="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueInFifthYear" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueInFifthYear" xlink:to="lbl_label2241049" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_113854b" xlink:label="lbl_label18056523" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Purchase commitments - After 2015 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueAfterFifthYear" xlink:label="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueAfterFifthYear" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationDueAfterFifthYear" xlink:to="lbl_label18056523" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_97646f" xlink:label="lbl_ObligationEquityInterestPercent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Recorded Unconditiona lObligation Equity Interest Percent </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ObligationEquityInterestPercent" xlink:label="lbl_ObligationEquityInterestPercent" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ObligationEquityInterestPercent" xlink:to="lbl_ObligationEquityInterestPercent_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_4e8614" xlink:label="lbl_ObligationEquityInterestPercent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Commitment to acquire equity interest, percent </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e6ede9" xlink:label="lbl_ObligationEquityInterestPercent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The aggregate remaining percent of equity to be acquired under an agreement. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_7d16da" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessSegmentDataAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business segment data [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BusinessSegmentDataAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessSegmentDataAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessSegmentDataAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_BusinessSegmentDataAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_10e7317" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessSegmentDataAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Segment Data </link:label>
<link:label id="id_dbfcff" xlink:label="lbl_label14417151" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Capital expenditures </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingInformationExpendituresForAdditionsToLongLivedAssets" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationExpendituresForAdditionsToLongLivedAssets" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationExpendituresForAdditionsToLongLivedAssets" xlink:to="lbl_label14417151" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d02a0" xlink:label="lbl_label852640" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Depreciation of tangible assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingInformationDepreciationExpense" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationDepreciationExpense" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationDepreciationExpense" xlink:to="lbl_label852640" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_11667a5" xlink:label="lbl_label18245541" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill at year-end </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingInformationGoodwill" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationGoodwill" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationGoodwill" xlink:to="lbl_label18245541" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1511dcf" xlink:label="lbl_label22093263" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Identifiable assets at year-end </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingInformationAssets" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationAssets" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationAssets" xlink:to="lbl_label22093263" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c0653f" xlink:label="lbl_label29386047" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reconciliation of segments to consolidated amount: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingAssetReconcilingItemLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingAssetReconcilingItemLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingAssetReconcilingItemLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label29386047" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5531f7" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums Written Net Life And Health </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PremiumsWrittenNetLifeAndHealth" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetLifeAndHealth" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetLifeAndHealth" xlink:to="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d31c73" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums written - Life/Health </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1cebef4" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Sum of a) Premiums written for all life insurance and reinsurance contracts after subtracting any amounts ceded to another insurer., and b) Premiums written for all health insurance and reinsurance contracts after subtracting any amounts ceded to another insurer. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_313cef" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetPropertyAndCasualty_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums written - Property/Casualty </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenNetPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:to="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetPropertyAndCasualty_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1aa6c2c" xlink:label="lbl_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToEntitysCountryOfDomicilePercent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Revenue From External Customers Attributed To Entitys Country Of Domicile Percent </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToEntitysCountryOfDomicilePercent" xlink:label="lbl_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToEntitysCountryOfDomicilePercent" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToEntitysCountryOfDomicilePercent" xlink:to="lbl_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToEntitysCountryOfDomicilePercent_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1bf46af" xlink:label="lbl_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToEntitysCountryOfDomicilePercent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Geographic region revenues percent </link:label>
<link:label id="id_10dbe47" xlink:label="lbl_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToEntitysCountryOfDomicilePercent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percent of revenues from external customers attributed to the entity's country of domicile. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_10006f3" xlink:label="lbl_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasLongLivedAssetsInEntitysCountryOfDomicilePercent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Long Lived Assets In Entitys Country Of Domicile Percent </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasLongLivedAssetsInEntitysCountryOfDomicilePercent" xlink:label="lbl_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasLongLivedAssetsInEntitysCountryOfDomicilePercent" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasLongLivedAssetsInEntitysCountryOfDomicilePercent" xlink:to="lbl_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasLongLivedAssetsInEntitysCountryOfDomicilePercent_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_764d84" xlink:label="lbl_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasLongLivedAssetsInEntitysCountryOfDomicilePercent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Geographic region long lived assets percent </link:label>
<link:label id="id_118dcd8" xlink:label="lbl_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasLongLivedAssetsInEntitysCountryOfDomicilePercent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percent of long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets, located in the entity's country of domicile. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_6f12e1" xlink:label="lbl_label7279329" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums written: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenNetConsolidatedAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetConsolidatedAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetConsolidatedAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label7279329" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_13541af" xlink:label="lbl_label20267439" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Direct - Property/Casualty </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DirectPremiumsWrittenPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:label="lbl_DirectPremiumsWrittenPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DirectPremiumsWrittenPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:to="lbl_label20267439" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_47a54d" xlink:label="lbl_label4695373" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Assumed - Property/Casualty </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AssumedPremiumsWrittenPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:label="lbl_AssumedPremiumsWrittenPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AssumedPremiumsWrittenPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:to="lbl_label4695373" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_eedfd6" xlink:label="lbl_label15654870" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ceded - Property/Casualty </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CededPremiumsWrittenPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsWrittenPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CededPremiumsWrittenPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:to="lbl_label15654870" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ac0cd7" xlink:label="lbl_DirectPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Direct Premiums Written Life And Health </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DirectPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth" xlink:label="lbl_DirectPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DirectPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth" xlink:to="lbl_DirectPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_87d360" xlink:label="lbl_DirectPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Direct - Life/Health </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1497120" xlink:label="lbl_DirectPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums written directly by insurer for all life insurance and health before adding contracts assumed from other insurers or subtracting any amounts assumed by other insurers. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_18c5f1" xlink:label="lbl_AssumedPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Assumed Premiums Written Life And Health </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_AssumedPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth" xlink:label="lbl_AssumedPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AssumedPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth" xlink:to="lbl_AssumedPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e8e278" xlink:label="lbl_AssumedPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Assumed - Life/Health </link:label>
<link:label id="id_14e638f" xlink:label="lbl_AssumedPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums assumed for all life and health insurance assumed from other insurers as a result of reinsurance arrangements. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_8d1d66" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ceded Premiums Written Life And Health </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CededPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CededPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth" xlink:to="lbl_CededPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c90bd4" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ceded - Life/Health </link:label>
<link:label id="id_c707ef" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums assumed for life and health insurance policies by another insurer as a result of reinsurance arrangements. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_18924ba" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums written - Life/Health </link:label>
<link:label id="id_66188a" xlink:label="lbl_label6690954" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums earned: </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetByProductSegmentAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNetByProductSegmentAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNetByProductSegmentAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label6690954" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1dd9c4a" xlink:label="lbl_DirectPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Direct - Property/Casualty </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DirectPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:label="lbl_DirectPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DirectPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:to="lbl_DirectPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a6258a" xlink:label="lbl_AssumedPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Assumed - Property/Casualty </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AssumedPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:label="lbl_AssumedPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AssumedPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:to="lbl_AssumedPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_10e0d71" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ceded - Property/Casualty </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CededPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CededPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:to="lbl_CededPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_b59b81" xlink:label="lbl_label11901825" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums earned - Property/Casualty </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNetPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNetPropertyAndCasualty" xlink:to="lbl_label11901825" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_134757e" xlink:label="lbl_DirectPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Direct Premiums Earned Life And Health </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DirectPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth" xlink:label="lbl_DirectPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DirectPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth" xlink:to="lbl_DirectPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_109aad4" xlink:label="lbl_DirectPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Direct - Life/Health </link:label>
<link:label id="id_f55aed" xlink:label="lbl_DirectPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums earned directly for all life and health insurance before adding contracts assumed from other insurers or subtracting any amounts assumed by other insurers. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_177fad2" xlink:label="lbl_AssumedPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Assumed Premiums Earned Life And Health </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_AssumedPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth" xlink:label="lbl_AssumedPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AssumedPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth" xlink:to="lbl_AssumedPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1beb071" xlink:label="lbl_AssumedPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Assumed - Life/Health </link:label>
<link:label id="id_3bde7c" xlink:label="lbl_AssumedPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums earned for all life and health insurance assumed from other insurers as a result of reinsurance arrangements. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_164e0b7" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ceded Premiums Earned Life And Health </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CededPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CededPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth" xlink:to="lbl_CededPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_2dc79b" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ceded - Life/Health </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1299689" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums assumed and earned by another insurer as a result of reinsurance arrangements. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_11989a4" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNetLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums Earned Net Life And Health </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PremiumsEarnedNetLifeAndHealth" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNetLifeAndHealth" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNetLifeAndHealth" xlink:to="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNetLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_51fd4b" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNetLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums earned - Life/Health </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1e4a47c" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsEarnedNetLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums recognized as revenue in the period earned on all life and health insurance and reinsurance contracts after subtracting any amounts ceded to another insurer. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_19804ba" xlink:label="lbl_EarningsPerShareBasic_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net earnings attributable to Berkshire per equivalent Class A common share </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1361d40" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsAndGainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetOfTax_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Gain Loss On Investments And Gain Loss On Derivative Instruments Net Of Tax </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_GainLossOnInvestmentsAndGainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetOfTax" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsAndGainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetOfTax" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsAndGainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetOfTax" xlink:to="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsAndGainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetOfTax_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_514437" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsAndGainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetOfTax_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment and derivative gains/losses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e9a259" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsAndGainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetOfTax_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This element represents the sum of a) Net total realized and unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling or holding marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, including the unrealized holding gain or loss of held-to-maturity securities transferred to the trading security category and the cumulative unrealized gain or loss which was included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity) for available-for-sale securities transferred to trading securities during the period. Additionally, this item would include any gains or losses realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting and losses recognized for other than temporary impairments of the subject investments, and b) Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, after tax effects. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e71d67" xlink:label="lbl_label15146343" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Condensed Financial Statements [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CondensedFinancialStatementsCaptionsLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_CondensedFinancialStatementsCaptionsLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CondensedFinancialStatementsCaptionsLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label15146343" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1229da4" xlink:label="lbl_AssetsAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Assets: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_19bb30f" xlink:label="lbl_EquityMethodInvestments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in and advances to/from consolidated subsidiaries </link:label>
<link:label id="id_9b776f" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquityAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_9b0d47" xlink:label="lbl_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accounts payable and accrued expenses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_68a891" xlink:label="lbl_label6858897" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income taxes </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AccruedIncomeTaxes" xlink:label="lbl_AccruedIncomeTaxes" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AccruedIncomeTaxes" xlink:to="lbl_label6858897" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_88bb04" xlink:label="lbl_NotesPayable_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other borrowings </link:label>
<link:label id="id_11ecd9d" xlink:label="lbl_StockholdersEquity_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Shareholders' equity </link:label>
<link:label id="id_f6c310" xlink:label="lbl_label16171792" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes To Condensed Financial Information [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NotesToCondensedFinanciaInformationAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_NotesToCondensedFinanciaInformationAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotesToCondensedFinanciaInformationAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label16171792" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_40557" xlink:label="lbl_label263511" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notes payable maturity, next 12 months </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInNextTwelveMonths" xlink:to="lbl_label263511" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c72a26" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeItemsAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income Items [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_IncomeItemsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeItemsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeItemsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_IncomeItemsAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_3108f" xlink:label="lbl_label200847" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> From Consolidated Subsidiaries [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FromConsolidatedSubsidiariesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_FromConsolidatedSubsidiariesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FromConsolidatedSubsidiariesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label200847" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_11027cd" xlink:label="lbl_label17835981" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Dividends </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CashDividendsPaidToParentCompanyByConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:label="lbl_CashDividendsPaidToParentCompanyByConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CashDividendsPaidToParentCompanyByConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:to="lbl_label17835981" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_65a6f8" xlink:label="lbl_UndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Undistributed Earnings From Consolidated Subsidiaries </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_UndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:label="lbl_UndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:to="lbl_UndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5be4be" xlink:label="lbl_UndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Undistributed earnings </link:label>
<link:label id="id_17a1787" xlink:label="lbl_UndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> At the close of the period, the undistributed earnings included in the statement of operations from consolidated subsidiaries. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1dc6de8" xlink:label="lbl_CashDividendsPaidToParentCompanyAndUndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cash Dividends Paid To Parent Company And Undistributed Earnings From Consolidated Subsidiaries </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CashDividendsPaidToParentCompanyAndUndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:label="lbl_CashDividendsPaidToParentCompanyAndUndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CashDividendsPaidToParentCompanyAndUndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:to="lbl_CashDividendsPaidToParentCompanyAndUndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1b65cf7" xlink:label="lbl_CashDividendsPaidToParentCompanyAndUndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total income from consolidated subsidiaries </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d1d014" xlink:label="lbl_CashDividendsPaidToParentCompanyAndUndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This element represents the sum of a) The aggregate cash dividends paid to the entity by consolidated subsidiaries, and b) At the close of the period, the undistributed earnings included in the statement of operations from consolidated subsidiaries. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_8b4a28" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeItemsAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income items: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_17634ed" xlink:label="lbl_label24524013" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> General and administrative </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense" xlink:label="lbl_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense" xlink:to="lbl_label24524013" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5e6be4" xlink:label="lbl_NetInterestExpenseOnIntercompanyBorrowings_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net Interest Expense On Intercompany Borrowings </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NetInterestExpenseOnIntercompanyBorrowings" xlink:label="lbl_NetInterestExpenseOnIntercompanyBorrowings" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NetInterestExpenseOnIntercompanyBorrowings" xlink:to="lbl_NetInterestExpenseOnIntercompanyBorrowings_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f1784e" xlink:label="lbl_NetInterestExpenseOnIntercompanyBorrowings_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interest to affiliates, net </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1936dd6" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income taxes </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1aade69" xlink:label="lbl_NetInterestExpenseOnIntercompanyBorrowings_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents the net interest expense from/to affiliates on intercompany borrowing arrangements. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1954f28" xlink:label="lbl_AdjustmentsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows from operating activities: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1a0556a" xlink:label="lbl_UndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries </link:label>
<link:label id="id_fc5959" xlink:label="lbl_IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxes_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income taxes payable </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e7389b" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsForInvestmentsAdvancesAndAcquisitionOfInterestInSubsidiaries_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Payments For Investments Advances And Acquisition Of Interest In Subsidiaries </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PaymentsForInvestmentsAdvancesAndAcquisitionOfInterestInSubsidiaries" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsForInvestmentsAdvancesAndAcquisitionOfInterestInSubsidiaries" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PaymentsForInvestmentsAdvancesAndAcquisitionOfInterestInSubsidiaries" xlink:to="lbl_PaymentsForInvestmentsAdvancesAndAcquisitionOfInterestInSubsidiaries_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_917e" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsForInvestmentsAdvancesAndAcquisitionOfInterestInSubsidiaries_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in and advances to subsidiaries </link:label>
<link:label id="id_855167" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsForInvestmentsAdvancesAndAcquisitionOfInterestInSubsidiaries_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents the net intercompany lending with subsidiaries and purchases of subsidiaries. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d2c575" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities" xlink:to="lbl_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f46f3f" xlink:label="lbl_SupplementalCashFlowInformationAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other cash flow information: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_8180c" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxesPaidNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income taxes paid </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1727b15" xlink:label="lbl_InterestPaidNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interest paid </link:label>
<link:label id="id_fe0893" xlink:label="lbl_CashContributedToSubsidiaryToFundBusinessAcquisition_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cash Contributed To Subsidiary To Fund Business Acquisition </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CashContributedToSubsidiaryToFundBusinessAcquisition" xlink:label="lbl_CashContributedToSubsidiaryToFundBusinessAcquisition" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CashContributedToSubsidiaryToFundBusinessAcquisition" xlink:to="lbl_CashContributedToSubsidiaryToFundBusinessAcquisition_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_18e57de" xlink:label="lbl_CashContributedToSubsidiaryToFundBusinessAcquisition_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cash contributed to subsidiary to fund acquisition </link:label>
<link:label id="id_119b4a9" xlink:label="lbl_CashContributedToSubsidiaryToFundBusinessAcquisition_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The amount of cash contributed to a subsidiary to fund a business acquisition. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_11b603b" xlink:label="lbl_label18571323" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Guaranteed amount </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GuaranteeObligationsCurrentCarryingValue" xlink:label="lbl_GuaranteeObligationsCurrentCarryingValue" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GuaranteeObligationsCurrentCarryingValue" xlink:to="lbl_label18571323" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a71dfe" xlink:label="lbl_label10952190" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Marmon Holdings [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MarmonHoldingsMember" xlink:label="lbl_MarmonHoldingsMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MarmonHoldingsMember" xlink:to="lbl_label10952190" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_199658f" xlink:label="lbl_label26830223" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_UnpaidLossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_UnpaidLossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UnpaidLossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label26830223" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1770af5" xlink:label="lbl_label24578805" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income Taxes [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_IncomeTaxesLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxesLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeTaxesLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label24578805" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1c8cec6" xlink:label="lbl_label29937350" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatutoryAccountingPracticesLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_StatutoryAccountingPracticesLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatutoryAccountingPracticesLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label29937350" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a44a98" xlink:label="lbl_label10767000" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Statutory Accounting Practices [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_StatutoryAccountingPracticesTable" xlink:label="lbl_StatutoryAccountingPracticesTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatutoryAccountingPracticesTable" xlink:to="lbl_label10767000" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_16a278a" xlink:label="lbl_label23734154" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income Taxes [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_IncomeTaxesTable" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxesTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeTaxesTable" xlink:to="lbl_label23734154" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_323fe3" xlink:label="lbl_label3293155" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_UnpaidLossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesTable" xlink:label="lbl_UnpaidLossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UnpaidLossesAndLossAdjustmentExpensesTable" xlink:to="lbl_label3293155" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_10d50b4" xlink:label="lbl_label17649844" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Pension Plans [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PensionPlansLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_PensionPlansLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PensionPlansLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label17649844" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_7a4482" xlink:label="lbl_label8012930" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfDefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresTable" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfDefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfDefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresTable" xlink:to="lbl_label8012930" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5e3c0f" xlink:label="lbl_label6175759" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssetsByMeasurementAxis" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssetsByMeasurementAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssetsByMeasurementAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label6175759" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d83dad" xlink:label="lbl_label30948781" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FairValuePlanAssetMeasurementDomain" xlink:label="lbl_FairValuePlanAssetMeasurementDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValuePlanAssetMeasurementDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label30948781" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_7ae107" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueInputsLevel2Member_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1710242" xlink:label="lbl_label24183362" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanByPlanAssetCategoriesAxis" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanByPlanAssetCategoriesAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanByPlanAssetCategoriesAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label24183362" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_109eaa0" xlink:label="lbl_label17427104" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Plan Asset Categories [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PlanAssetCategoriesDomain" xlink:label="lbl_PlanAssetCategoriesDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PlanAssetCategoriesDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label17427104" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5c8cca" xlink:label="lbl_label6065354" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsMember" xlink:label="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsMember" xlink:to="lbl_label6065354" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_140675a" xlink:label="lbl_DebtSecuritiesMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Debt Securities [Member] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_9049e5" xlink:label="lbl_label9456101" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> US Treasury and Government [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_USTreasuryAndGovernmentMember" xlink:label="lbl_USTreasuryAndGovernmentMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_USTreasuryAndGovernmentMember" xlink:to="lbl_label9456101" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1591266" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentFundsMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Funds [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentFundsMember" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentFundsMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentFundsMember" xlink:to="lbl_InvestmentFundsMember_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_fcca3d" xlink:label="lbl_label16566845" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Corporate Debt Securities [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CorporateDebtSecuritiesMember" xlink:label="lbl_CorporateDebtSecuritiesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CorporateDebtSecuritiesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label16566845" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a6bac" xlink:label="lbl_label682924" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationByCategoryOfItemPurchasedAxis" xlink:label="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationByCategoryOfItemPurchasedAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationByCategoryOfItemPurchasedAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label682924" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_13c0a0" xlink:label="lbl_label1294496" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_UnconditionalPurchaseObligationCategoryOfGoodsOrServicesAcquiredDomain" xlink:label="lbl_UnconditionalPurchaseObligationCategoryOfGoodsOrServicesAcquiredDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UnconditionalPurchaseObligationCategoryOfGoodsOrServicesAcquiredDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label1294496" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f73de7" xlink:label="lbl_label32980455" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Coal, Electricity, and Natural Gas [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_PublicUtilitiesInventoryFuelMember" xlink:label="lbl_PublicUtilitiesInventoryFuelMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PublicUtilitiesInventoryFuelMember" xlink:to="lbl_label32980455" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_4da23" xlink:label="lbl_label317987" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance and Primary Groups [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BerkshireHathawayReinsuranceAndPrimaryGroupsMember" xlink:label="lbl_BerkshireHathawayReinsuranceAndPrimaryGroupsMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BerkshireHathawayReinsuranceAndPrimaryGroupsMember" xlink:to="lbl_label317987" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1170af8" xlink:label="lbl_label18287352" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Shaw Industries [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ShawIndustriesMember" xlink:label="lbl_ShawIndustriesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ShawIndustriesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label18287352" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c6fd16" xlink:label="lbl_label13040918" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item by Name [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingAssetReconcilingItemByNameAxis" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingAssetReconcilingItemByNameAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingAssetReconcilingItemByNameAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label13040918" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5c9b3e" xlink:label="lbl_label6069054" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item, Name [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingAssetReconcilingItemNameDomain" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingAssetReconcilingItemNameDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingAssetReconcilingItemNameDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label6069054" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_148ae95" xlink:label="lbl_label21540501" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Entity-Wide Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Individual Foreign Countries [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToIndividualForeignCountriesAxis" xlink:label="lbl_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToIndividualForeignCountriesAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToIndividualForeignCountriesAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label21540501" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_15843f4" xlink:label="lbl_label22561780" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> United States [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_UnitedStatesMember" xlink:label="lbl_UnitedStatesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UnitedStatesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label22561780" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e04fe9" xlink:label="lbl_label31477737" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Segment, Geographical [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentGeographicalDomain" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentGeographicalDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentGeographicalDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label31477737" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_ff61e2" xlink:label="lbl_label16736738" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Western Europe [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_WesternEuropeMember" xlink:label="lbl_WesternEuropeMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_WesternEuropeMember" xlink:to="lbl_label16736738" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_512790" xlink:label="lbl_label5318544" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> All Other [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_AllOtherMember" xlink:label="lbl_AllOtherMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AllOtherMember" xlink:to="lbl_label5318544" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_14660f" xlink:label="lbl_label1336847" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Major Customers [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_MajorCustomersAxis" xlink:label="lbl_MajorCustomersAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MajorCustomersAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label1336847" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_18a2338" xlink:label="lbl_label25830200" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Name of Major Customer [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NameOfMajorCustomerDomain" xlink:label="lbl_NameOfMajorCustomerDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NameOfMajorCustomerDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label25830200" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_67d003" xlink:label="lbl_label6803459" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> CNA Financial Corporation [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CNAFinancialCorporationMember" xlink:label="lbl_CNAFinancialCorporationMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CNAFinancialCorporationMember" xlink:to="lbl_label6803459" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d9d44a" xlink:label="lbl_label31052874" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Wal-Mart [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_WalMartMember" xlink:label="lbl_WalMartMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_WalMartMember" xlink:to="lbl_label31052874" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_ab2456" xlink:label="lbl_label11215958" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Quarterly Data [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_QuarterlyFinancialDataAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_QuarterlyFinancialDataAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_QuarterlyFinancialDataAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label11215958" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_533b42" xlink:label="lbl_label5454658" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Financial Statements Schedule BS [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FinancialStatementsScheduleBSAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_FinancialStatementsScheduleBSAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FinancialStatementsScheduleBSAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label5454658" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19d2c60" xlink:label="lbl_label27077728" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatementsTable" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatementsTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatementsTable" xlink:to="lbl_label27077728" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_faba85" xlink:label="lbl_label16431749" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Financial Statements Schedule IS [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FinancialStatementsScheduleISAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_FinancialStatementsScheduleISAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FinancialStatementsScheduleISAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label16431749" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_111cd1" xlink:label="lbl_label1121489" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Financial Statements Schedule SCF [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FinancialStatementsScheduleSCFAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_FinancialStatementsScheduleSCFAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FinancialStatementsScheduleSCFAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label1121489" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_fa86f8" xlink:label="lbl_label16418552" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Financial Statements Schedule Notes [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FinancialStatementsScheduleNotesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_FinancialStatementsScheduleNotesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FinancialStatementsScheduleNotesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label16418552" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_185e839" xlink:label="lbl_label25552953" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember" xlink:label="lbl_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label25552953" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_88b5a2" xlink:label="lbl_label8959394" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative, by Nature [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeByNatureAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeByNatureAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label8959394" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1a37fca" xlink:label="lbl_label27492298" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Derivative, Name [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeNameDomain" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeNameDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeNameDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label27492298" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_10bb441" xlink:label="lbl_label17544257" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Debt [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DebtMember" xlink:label="lbl_DebtMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DebtMember" xlink:to="lbl_label17544257" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1864d40" xlink:label="lbl_label25578816" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equity Index Put Options And Credit Risk Derivatives [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_EquityIndexPutOptionsAndCreditRiskDerivativesMember" xlink:label="lbl_EquityIndexPutOptionsAndCreditRiskDerivativesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquityIndexPutOptionsAndCreditRiskDerivativesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label25578816" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_357424" xlink:label="lbl_label3503140" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_QuarterlyFinancialDataLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_QuarterlyFinancialDataLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_QuarterlyFinancialDataLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label3503140" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_267578" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation </link:label>
<link:label id="id_135ad2d" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets </link:label>
<link:label id="id_139e245" xlink:label="lbl_label20570693" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label20570693" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_7f39ba" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end of year </link:label>
<link:label id="id_212401" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodEndLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end of year </link:label>
<link:label id="id_75d2c4" xlink:label="lbl_ObligationEquityInterestAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Recorded Unconditional Obligation Equity Interest Amount </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ObligationEquityInterestAmount" xlink:label="lbl_ObligationEquityInterestAmount" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ObligationEquityInterestAmount" xlink:to="lbl_ObligationEquityInterestAmount_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1b269db" xlink:label="lbl_ObligationEquityInterestAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Commitment to acquire equity interest, amount </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1bb3367" xlink:label="lbl_ObligationEquityInterestAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The aggregate cost to acquire equity interest under an agreement. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_5a829a" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Current </link:label>
<link:label id="id_180178a" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Two Years </link:label>
<link:label id="id_10d9ea5" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Three Years </link:label>
<link:label id="id_18c3b28" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Four Years </link:label>
<link:label id="id_ed403d" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Five Years </link:label>
<link:label id="id_f0ee9e" xlink:label="lbl_AssumedPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Assumed Premiums Earned Property And Casualty </link:label>
<link:label id="id_a2e4fc" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanBusinessCombinationsAndAcquisitionsBenefitObligation_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Defined Benefit Plan Business Combinations And Acquisitions Benefit Obligation </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1288ca7" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ceded Premiums Earned Property And Casualty </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1cec78" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfStockByClassTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Stock By Class Text Block </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1fd3502" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsCurrentYear_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Incurred Claims Current Year </link:label>
<link:label id="id_5a0115" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1399ae0" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxAssetsDerivativeInstruments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Deferred Tax Assets Derivative Instruments </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1498f91" xlink:label="lbl_DirectPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Direct Premiums Earned Property And Casualty </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1b92cd1" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation Discount Rate </link:label>
<link:label id="id_a0f471" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfGoodwillTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Goodwill [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_fa0218" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_2b4066" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Inventory Net </link:label>
<link:label id="id_19d3b9b" xlink:label="lbl_DebtDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Debt Disclosure [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_15ea56c" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAssetsForPlanBenefitsCurrentAndNoncurrent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Defined Benefit Plan Assets For Plan Benefits Current And Noncurrent </link:label>
<link:label id="id_226aaf" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOther_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Deferred Tax Liabilities Other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_191c3b9" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaimsPriorYears_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Incurred Claims Prior Years </link:label>
<link:label id="id_35bcf3" xlink:label="lbl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Property Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_40262f" xlink:label="lbl_LoansNotesTradeAndOtherReceivablesDisclosureTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Loans Notes Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1a5971" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingEntityConsolidatedRevenueAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Segment Reporting Entity Consolidated Revenue [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_165a937" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsUnearnedPremiumsReserve_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves and Accruals Unearned Premiums Reserve </link:label>
<link:label id="id_104607c" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsLossReserves_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves And Accruals Loss Reserves </link:label>
<link:label id="id_78f2b" xlink:label="lbl_label495403" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> MidAmerican [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MidamericanMember" xlink:label="lbl_MidamericanMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MidamericanMember" xlink:to="lbl_label495403" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_2ea8d9" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxesPaidNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income Taxes Paid Net </link:label>
<link:label id="id_8c7aec" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Proceeds From Payments For Other Financing Activities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1c2eb06" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationIncomeLossBeforeIncomeTaxesAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Segment Reporting Information Income Loss Before Income Taxes [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SegmentReportingInformationIncomeLossBeforeIncomeTaxesAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationIncomeLossBeforeIncomeTaxesAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationIncomeLossBeforeIncomeTaxesAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationIncomeLossBeforeIncomeTaxesAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_11428a2" xlink:label="lbl_SegmentReportingInformationIncomeLossBeforeIncomeTaxesAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business segment data [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_6c04e4" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseAcquisitions_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Acquisitions </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseAcquisitions" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseAcquisitions" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseAcquisitions" xlink:to="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseAcquisitions_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f4fe61" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseAcquisitions_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquisitions </link:label>
<link:label id="id_512a9d" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseAcquisitions_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reflects the net adjustment to liability for unpaid cliams and claims adjustment expense as a result of acquisitions. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1aa1504" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentFundsMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> An investment that pools funds from many investors to invest in a combination of underlying equity and fixed income investments. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_127ba6e" xlink:label="lbl_OtherInvestmentMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> This category includes information about other investments not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1b234a0" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Deferred </link:label>
<link:label id="id_f0cc03" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxAssetsNet_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Deferred tax assets </link:label>
<link:label id="id_6b6f6b" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsAccruedLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accrued liabilities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_481f6b" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxAssetsOther_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_15e1585" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Expected return on plan assets </link:label>
<link:label id="id_2e4dd0" xlink:label="lbl_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other liabilities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_138df5e" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Net </link:label>
<link:label id="id_168eea5" xlink:label="lbl_EquipmentLeaseFleetMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Equipment lease fleet [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_EquipmentLeaseFleetMember" xlink:label="lbl_EquipmentLeaseFleetMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_EquipmentLeaseFleetMember" xlink:to="lbl_EquipmentLeaseFleetMember_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f085e2" xlink:label="lbl_EquipmentLeaseFleetMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Assets held for lease consist primarily of railroad tank cars, intermodal tank containers and other equipment in the transportation and equipment services businesses. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_176b08d" xlink:label="lbl_label24555661" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Major Property Class [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_MajorPropertyClassAxis" xlink:label="lbl_MajorPropertyClassAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MajorPropertyClassAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label24555661" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1a77a2a" xlink:label="lbl_label27753002" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Major Property Class [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_MajorPropertyClassDomain" xlink:label="lbl_MajorPropertyClassDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MajorPropertyClassDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label27753002" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1b59845" xlink:label="lbl_OtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesInvestmentsPortionRecognizedInEarningsNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other-than-temporary impairment of securities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_a8473f" xlink:label="lbl_UnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAsPercentOfOriginalCostLow_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unrealized Loss Position 12 Months Or Longer As Percent Of Original Cost Low </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_UnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAsPercentOfOriginalCostLow" xlink:label="lbl_UnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAsPercentOfOriginalCostLow" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAsPercentOfOriginalCostLow" xlink:to="lbl_UnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAsPercentOfOriginalCostLow_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_102470f" xlink:label="lbl_UnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAsPercentOfOriginalCostLow_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Low range of individual unrealized losses as a percent of the original cost </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1eafc6b" xlink:label="lbl_UnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAsPercentOfOriginalCostLow_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The low end of the range for unrealized losses as a percentage of original cost for individual securities which are in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d8546b" xlink:label="lbl_UnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAsPercentOfOriginalCostHigh_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unrealized Loss Position 12 Months Or Longer As Percent Of Original Cost High </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_UnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAsPercentOfOriginalCostHigh" xlink:label="lbl_UnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAsPercentOfOriginalCostHigh" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAsPercentOfOriginalCostHigh" xlink:to="lbl_UnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAsPercentOfOriginalCostHigh_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_93b14e" xlink:label="lbl_UnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAsPercentOfOriginalCostHigh_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> High range of individual unrealized losses as a percent of the original cost </link:label>
<link:label id="id_101db8b" xlink:label="lbl_UnrealizedLossPosition12MonthsOrLongerAsPercentOfOriginalCostHigh_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The high range for individual securities which are in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer as a percent of the original cost of the security. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_f2e265" xlink:label="lbl_label30517433" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Individual impairment loss as a percent of the original cost </link:label>
<link:label id="id_137d3ed" xlink:label="lbl_label20435949" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Trade and Other Receivables [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_TradeAndOtherReceivablesMember" xlink:label="lbl_TradeAndOtherReceivablesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_TradeAndOtherReceivablesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label20435949" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_175072d" xlink:label="lbl_label24446765" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle by Type of Change [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementsOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleByTypeOfChangeAxis" xlink:label="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementsOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleByTypeOfChangeAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementsOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleByTypeOfChangeAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label24446765" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5f99d1" xlink:label="lbl_label6265297" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Type of Change [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_TypeOfChangeDomain" xlink:label="lbl_TypeOfChangeDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_TypeOfChangeDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label6265297" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9e40ce" xlink:label="lbl_label10371278" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> New Accounting Pronouncement [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementMember" xlink:label="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementMember" xlink:to="lbl_label10371278" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a55fc3" xlink:label="lbl_label10837955" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> ASU 2009-17 [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ASU200917Member" xlink:label="lbl_ASU200917Member" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ASU200917Member" xlink:to="lbl_label10837955" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f51e8c" xlink:label="lbl_label32841356" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Statement of Financial Position [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_StatementOfFinancialPositionAxis" xlink:label="lbl_StatementOfFinancialPositionAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatementOfFinancialPositionAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label32841356" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e52acb" xlink:label="lbl_label15018699" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Balance Sheet Line Item [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_BalanceSheetLineItemDomain" xlink:label="lbl_BalanceSheetLineItemDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BalanceSheetLineItemDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label15018699" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_bbc59a" xlink:label="lbl_label12305818" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Consumer installment loans and finance receivables [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ConsumerInstallmentLoansAndFinanceReceivablesMember" xlink:label="lbl_ConsumerInstallmentLoansAndFinanceReceivablesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ConsumerInstallmentLoansAndFinanceReceivablesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label12305818" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_192237d" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesEvaluatedCollectivelyForImpairment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percent of loan balances evaluated collectively for impairment </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PercentOfLoanBalancesEvaluatedCollectivelyForImpairment" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesEvaluatedCollectivelyForImpairment" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesEvaluatedCollectivelyForImpairment" xlink:to="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesEvaluatedCollectivelyForImpairment_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9dabc9" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesEvaluatedIndividuallyForImpairment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percent of loan balances evaluated individually for impairment </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PercentOfLoanBalancesEvaluatedIndividuallyForImpairment" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesEvaluatedIndividuallyForImpairment" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesEvaluatedIndividuallyForImpairment" xlink:to="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesEvaluatedIndividuallyForImpairment_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_aa5730" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesEvaluatedCollectivelyForImpairment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percent of loan balances evaluated collectively for impairment. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_174ccac" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesEvaluatedIndividuallyForImpairment_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percent of loan balances evaluated individually for impairment. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_d3668d" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesPerforming_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percent Of Loan Balances Performing </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PercentOfLoanBalancesPerforming" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesPerforming" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesPerforming" xlink:to="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesPerforming_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_113a1db" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesPerforming_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percent of loan balances that are performing </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1cd2214" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesPerforming_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percent of loan balances that are performing. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_a90f6a" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesWithPaymentStatusCurrent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percent Of Loan Balances With Payment Status Current </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PercentOfLoanBalancesWithPaymentStatusCurrent" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesWithPaymentStatusCurrent" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesWithPaymentStatusCurrent" xlink:to="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesWithPaymentStatusCurrent_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_114a7a" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesWithPaymentStatusCurrent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percent of loan balances that are current as to payment status </link:label>
<link:label id="id_66735a" xlink:label="lbl_PercentOfLoanBalancesWithPaymentStatusCurrent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percent of loan balances that are current as to payment status. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e4b9e9" xlink:label="lbl_label14989801" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_IntangibleAssetsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IntangibleAssetsDisclosureTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label14989801" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_5adfb2" xlink:label="lbl_label5955506" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_ScheduleOfFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassTable" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassTable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassTable" xlink:to="lbl_label5955506" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c96952" xlink:label="lbl_label13199698" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis" xlink:label="lbl_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label13199698" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_17eb468" xlink:label="lbl_label25080936" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsMajorClassNameDomain" xlink:label="lbl_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsMajorClassNameDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsMajorClassNameDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label25080936" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_31776e" xlink:label="lbl_TrademarksAndTradeNamesMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Trademarks And Trade Names [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_TrademarksAndTradeNamesMember" xlink:label="lbl_TrademarksAndTradeNamesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_TrademarksAndTradeNamesMember" xlink:to="lbl_TrademarksAndTradeNamesMember_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_174f7d2" xlink:label="lbl_PatentsAndTechnologyMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Patents And Technology [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PatentsAndTechnologyMember" xlink:label="lbl_PatentsAndTechnologyMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PatentsAndTechnologyMember" xlink:to="lbl_PatentsAndTechnologyMember_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_13cb21f" xlink:label="lbl_label20754975" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Customer Relationships [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember" xlink:label="lbl_CustomerRelationshipsMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CustomerRelationshipsMember" xlink:to="lbl_label20754975" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1192b38" xlink:label="lbl_TrademarksAndTradeNamesMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents the rights acquired through registration of a) A trademark to gain or protect exclusive use of a business name, symbol or other device or style, and b) A business name to gain or protect exclusive use thereof. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1b41de2" xlink:label="lbl_PatentsAndTechnologyMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents a) The exclusive legal right granted by the government to the owner of the patent to exploit an invention or a process for a period of time specified by law, and b) Value associated with technology. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1a7d46" xlink:label="lbl_OtherIntangibleAssetMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Intangible Assets [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_OtherIntangibleAssetMember" xlink:label="lbl_OtherIntangibleAssetMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherIntangibleAssetMember" xlink:to="lbl_OtherIntangibleAssetMember_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_91e27b" xlink:label="lbl_OtherIntangibleAssetMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents other intangible assets not separately disclosed or identified. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_f9f0eb" xlink:label="lbl_label6671569" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill Policy [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_53eba0" xlink:label="lbl_label5499808" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Intangible Assets [Line Items] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsLineItems" xlink:label="lbl_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsLineItems" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsLineItems" xlink:to="lbl_label5499808" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_12e01d2" xlink:label="lbl_label19792338" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accumulated amortization </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization" xlink:label="lbl_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization" xlink:to="lbl_label19792338" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_132da2f" xlink:label="lbl_label20109871" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Intangible assets with indefinite lives </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssets" xlink:label="lbl_IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssets" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssets" xlink:to="lbl_label20109871" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_139e5a4" xlink:label="lbl_label20571556" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amortization expense </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpense" xlink:label="lbl_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpense" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpense" xlink:to="lbl_label20571556" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d5fc87" xlink:label="lbl_label30801031" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Estimated amortization expense - 2011 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearOne" xlink:label="lbl_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearOne" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearOne" xlink:to="lbl_label30801031" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a36525" xlink:label="lbl_label10708261" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Estimated amortization expense - 2012 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearTwo" xlink:label="lbl_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearTwo" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearTwo" xlink:to="lbl_label10708261" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_dfcb4b" xlink:label="lbl_label14666571" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Estimated amortization expense - 2013 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearThree" xlink:label="lbl_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearThree" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearThree" xlink:to="lbl_label14666571" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f2b579" xlink:label="lbl_label32683385" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Estimated amortization expense - 2014 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearFour" xlink:label="lbl_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearFour" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearFour" xlink:to="lbl_label32683385" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_8188c" xlink:label="lbl_label530572" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Estimated amortization expense - 2015 </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearFive" xlink:label="lbl_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearFive" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearFive" xlink:to="lbl_label530572" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_17551fa" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromDerivatives_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Proceeds from Derivatives </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ProceedsFromDerivatives" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromDerivatives" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ProceedsFromDerivatives" xlink:to="lbl_ProceedsFromDerivatives_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_bcc4f0" xlink:label="lbl_ProceedsFromDerivatives_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The cash inflow associated with derivative instruments. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_11ddfb2" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsForDerivatives_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Payments for Derivatives </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PaymentsForDerivatives" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsForDerivatives" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PaymentsForDerivatives" xlink:to="lbl_PaymentsForDerivatives_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9dec2" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsForDerivatives_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The cash outflow associated with derivative instruments. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_14c308f" xlink:label="lbl_NotionalAmountOfUnwoundDerivatives_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notional Amount Of Unwound Derivatives </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_NotionalAmountOfUnwoundDerivatives" xlink:label="lbl_NotionalAmountOfUnwoundDerivatives" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_NotionalAmountOfUnwoundDerivatives" xlink:to="lbl_NotionalAmountOfUnwoundDerivatives_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_8648a2" xlink:label="lbl_NotionalAmountOfUnwoundDerivatives_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Notional value of unwound derivatives </link:label>
<link:label id="id_3eac0f" xlink:label="lbl_NotionalAmountOfUnwoundDerivatives_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Aggregate notional amount of unwound derivatives. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1c619b7" xlink:label="lbl_label29759927" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Financing [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FinancingMember" xlink:label="lbl_FinancingMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FinancingMember" xlink:to="lbl_label29759927" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_f78955" xlink:label="lbl_label16222549" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Issuance of Debt [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_IssuanceOfDebtMember" xlink:label="lbl_IssuanceOfDebtMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IssuanceOfDebtMember" xlink:to="lbl_label16222549" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_12731e3" xlink:label="lbl_label19345891" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Debt repayment </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RepaymentsOfUnsecuredDebt" xlink:label="lbl_RepaymentsOfUnsecuredDebt" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RepaymentsOfUnsecuredDebt" xlink:to="lbl_label19345891" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_a252e0" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationBusinessCombinationHoldingGain_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income Tax Reconciliation Business Combination Holding Gain </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_IncomeTaxReconciliationBusinessCombinationHoldingGain" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationBusinessCombinationHoldingGain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationBusinessCombinationHoldingGain" xlink:to="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationBusinessCombinationHoldingGain_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_174f4a8" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationBusinessCombinationHoldingGain_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> BNSF holding gain </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1c9b135" xlink:label="lbl_label29995317" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquisition [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_AcquisitionMember" xlink:label="lbl_AcquisitionMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AcquisitionMember" xlink:to="lbl_label29995317" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1acc507" xlink:label="lbl_label28099847" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Business Combination [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_BusinessCombinationMember" xlink:label="lbl_BusinessCombinationMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_BusinessCombinationMember" xlink:to="lbl_label28099847" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_dfbcd8" xlink:label="lbl_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnershipAfterAllTransactions_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percentage of shares owned after stock transaction </link:label>
<link:label id="id_31f74c" xlink:label="lbl_label3274572" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Wesco [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_WescoMember" xlink:label="lbl_WescoMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_WescoMember" xlink:to="lbl_label3274572" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_efaefb" xlink:label="lbl_SwissReLifeHealthMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Swiss Re Life & Health [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_SwissReLifeHealthMember" xlink:label="lbl_SwissReLifeHealthMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SwissReLifeHealthMember" xlink:to="lbl_SwissReLifeHealthMember_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1229292" xlink:label="lbl_SwissReLifeHealthMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> An affiliate of Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_108f389" xlink:label="lbl_label17363849" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Loans and Finance Receivables [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LoansAndFinanceReceivablesMember" xlink:label="lbl_LoansAndFinanceReceivablesMember1" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LoansAndFinanceReceivablesMember1" xlink:to="lbl_label17363849" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1bddefd" xlink:label="lbl_label29220605" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_GoodwillPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GoodwillPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label29220605" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GoodwillPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_label6671569" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_b3d1c0" xlink:label="lbl_IntangibleAssetsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Intangible Assets Policy [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_IntangibleAssetsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_IntangibleAssetsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IntangibleAssetsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_IntangibleAssetsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_12f9c99" xlink:label="lbl_IntangibleAssetsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Describes an entity's accounting policy for finite lived intangible assets and indefinite-lived intangible assets (that is, those intangible assets not subject to amortization). This accounting policy also may address: (1) the amortization method used (2) the useful lives of such assets (3) how the entity assesses and measures impairment of such assets. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_7650c5" xlink:label="lbl_IntangibleAssetsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Intangible Assets </link:label>
<link:label id="id_88a292" xlink:label="lbl_LifeAnnuityAndHealthInsuranceBenefitsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Life Annuity And Health Insurance Benefits Policy [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LifeAnnuityAndHealthInsuranceBenefitsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_LifeAnnuityAndHealthInsuranceBenefitsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LifeAnnuityAndHealthInsuranceBenefitsPolicyTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_LifeAnnuityAndHealthInsuranceBenefitsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1a6671c" xlink:label="lbl_LifeAnnuityAndHealthInsuranceBenefitsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Life, annuity and health insurance benefits </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1dd3945" xlink:label="lbl_LifeAnnuityAndHealthInsuranceBenefitsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Describes an entity's accounting policy for life, annuity, and health insurance benefits. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_7672fd" xlink:label="lbl_TermOfCertainSecuritiesInUnrealizedLossPositionAndRecognizedInEarnings_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Term Of Certain Securities In Unrealized Loss Position And Recognized In Earnings </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_TermOfCertainSecuritiesInUnrealizedLossPositionAndRecognizedInEarnings" xlink:label="lbl_TermOfCertainSecuritiesInUnrealizedLossPositionAndRecognizedInEarnings" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_TermOfCertainSecuritiesInUnrealizedLossPositionAndRecognizedInEarnings" xlink:to="lbl_TermOfCertainSecuritiesInUnrealizedLossPositionAndRecognizedInEarnings_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_18f1b84" xlink:label="lbl_TermOfCertainSecuritiesInUnrealizedLossPositionAndRecognizedInEarnings_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Term over which certain securities were in an unrealized loss position and amount was recognized in earnings </link:label>
<link:label id="id_66bf73" xlink:label="lbl_TermOfCertainSecuritiesInUnrealizedLossPositionAndRecognizedInEarnings_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The term over which certain securities were in an unrealized loss position and the related loss was recognized in earnings. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d2ad20" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentReceivable_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Convertible Perpetual Capital Instrument Receivable </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentReceivable" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentReceivable" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentReceivable" xlink:to="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentReceivable_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_3ddf16" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentReceivable_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Capital instrument remaining amount to be received </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentReceivable" xlink:to="lbl_label13789291" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_b58869" xlink:label="lbl_CommercialLoansAndFinanceReceivablesMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Commercial loans And finance receivables [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CommercialLoansAndFinanceReceivablesMember" xlink:label="lbl_CommercialLoansAndFinanceReceivablesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CommercialLoansAndFinanceReceivablesMember" xlink:to="lbl_CommercialLoansAndFinanceReceivablesMember_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_d58407" xlink:label="lbl_CommercialLoansAndFinanceReceivablesMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Commercial loans and finance receivables. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_37af22" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPrice_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Convertible Perpetual Capital Instrument Redemption Price </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPrice" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPrice" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPrice" xlink:to="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPrice_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c5c9ac" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPrice_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Capital instrument redemption price (in CHF) </link:label>
<link:label id="id_173af0e" xlink:label="lbl_IntangibleAssetsGrossCarryingAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Intangible Assets Gross Carrying Amount </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_IntangibleAssetsGrossCarryingAmount" xlink:label="lbl_IntangibleAssetsGrossCarryingAmount" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IntangibleAssetsGrossCarryingAmount" xlink:to="lbl_IntangibleAssetsGrossCarryingAmount_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_4957a6" xlink:label="lbl_IntangibleAssetsGrossCarryingAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Gross carrying amount </link:label>
<link:label id="id_c795fe" xlink:label="lbl_IntangibleAssetsGrossCarryingAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The gross carrying amount of intangible assets, including finite and indefinite lived intangible assets. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_814231" xlink:label="lbl_label8287545" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Repayment of Debt [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_RepaymentOfDebtMember" xlink:label="lbl_RepaymentOfDebtMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_RepaymentOfDebtMember" xlink:to="lbl_label8287545" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_fd363" xlink:label="lbl_label1037155" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Multiemployer plan contributions </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_MultiemployerPlanPeriodContributions" xlink:label="lbl_MultiemployerPlanPeriodContributions" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MultiemployerPlanPeriodContributions" xlink:to="lbl_label1037155" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_11df87a" xlink:label="lbl_PercentageOfVotingInterestsAcquiredInNoncontrolling_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percentage Of Voting Interests Acquired In Noncontrolling </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_PercentageOfVotingInterestsAcquiredInNoncontrolling" xlink:label="lbl_PercentageOfVotingInterestsAcquiredInNoncontrolling" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_PercentageOfVotingInterestsAcquiredInNoncontrolling" xlink:to="lbl_PercentageOfVotingInterestsAcquiredInNoncontrolling_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_feb297" xlink:label="lbl_PercentageOfVotingInterestsAcquiredInNoncontrolling_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Acquisition of common stock, percent </link:label>
<link:label id="id_12cc759" xlink:label="lbl_PercentageOfVotingInterestsAcquiredInNoncontrolling_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percentage of voting equity interests acquired in the noncontrolling interest transaction. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1810769" xlink:label="lbl_label25233257" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Estimated cost of acquisition of common stock </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_SubsequentEventAmount" xlink:label="lbl_SubsequentEventAmount" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SubsequentEventAmount" xlink:to="lbl_label25233257" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_11d43a" xlink:label="lbl_OtherBusinessesAcquiredMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Businesses Acquired [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_OtherBusinessesAcquiredMember" xlink:label="lbl_OtherBusinessesAcquiredMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherBusinessesAcquiredMember" xlink:to="lbl_OtherBusinessesAcquiredMember_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_100dad5" xlink:label="lbl_OtherBusinessesAcquiredMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Other Businesses [Member] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_3519e4" xlink:label="lbl_ExcessOfTheConsiderationOverNoncontrollingInterest_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Excess Of The Consideration Over Noncontrolling Interest </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ExcessOfTheConsiderationOverNoncontrollingInterest" xlink:label="lbl_ExcessOfTheConsiderationOverNoncontrollingInterest" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ExcessOfTheConsiderationOverNoncontrollingInterest" xlink:to="lbl_ExcessOfTheConsiderationOverNoncontrollingInterest_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e765d8" xlink:label="lbl_ExcessOfTheConsiderationOverNoncontrollingInterest_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Excess of the consideration over noncontrolling interest </link:label>
<link:label id="id_11ce3c1" xlink:label="lbl_ExcessOfTheConsiderationOverNoncontrollingInterest_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The excess of the consideration over the carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1632308" xlink:label="lbl_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnership_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Subsidiary Or Equity Method Investee Cumulative Percentage Ownership </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnership" xlink:label="lbl_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnership" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnership" xlink:to="lbl_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnership_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_196b8f2" xlink:label="lbl_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnership_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percentage of shares owned </link:label>
<link:label id="id_a670f8" xlink:label="lbl_SubsidiaryOrEquityMethodInvesteeCumulativePercentageOwnership_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Percentage of subsidiary's or equity method investee's stock owned by parent. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_ccb9d" xlink:label="lbl_label838557" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Impairment loss as a percentage of original cost for individual securities that an other than temporary charge was recorded. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_184410b" xlink:label="lbl_label25444619" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Impairment Loss As Percent Of Original Cost </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ImpairmentLossAsPerecentOfOriginalCost" xlink:label="lbl_ImpairmentLossAsPerecentOfOriginalCost" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ImpairmentLossAsPerecentOfOriginalCost" xlink:to="lbl_label25444619" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ImpairmentLossAsPerecentOfOriginalCost" xlink:to="lbl_label838557" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ImpairmentLossAsPerecentOfOriginalCost" xlink:to="lbl_label30517433" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_e8c823" xlink:label="lbl_label15255587" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair value of pension plan assets </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_FairValueOfPensionPlanAssetsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_FairValueOfPensionPlanAssetsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueOfPensionPlanAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label15255587" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_FairValueOfPensionPlanAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label33452110" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19b17d6" xlink:label="lbl_label26941398" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Carrying Amount and Amortization [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CarryingAmountAndAmortizationAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_CarryingAmountAndAmortizationAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CarryingAmountAndAmortizationAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label26941398" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1fc299b" xlink:label="lbl_label33302939" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock And Warrant [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CumulativePerpetualPreferredStockAndWarrantMember" xlink:label="lbl_CumulativePerpetualPreferredStockAndWarrantMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CumulativePerpetualPreferredStockAndWarrantMember" xlink:to="lbl_label33302939" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_19f846c" xlink:label="lbl_NewAccountingPronouncementEffectOfChangeOnBalanceSheet_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> New accounting pronouncement effect of change on balance sheet </link:label>
<link:label id="id_c1662e" xlink:label="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndDeferredCharges_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negatedPeriodStart" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ceded losses and deferred charges at beginning of year </link:label>
<link:label id="id_54d419" xlink:label="lbl_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndDeferredCharges_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negatedPeriodEnd" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ceded losses and deferred charges at end of year </link:label>
<link:label id="id_ee4a79" xlink:label="lbl_label15616633" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Senior Notes Due In 2015 at 2.45% [Member] </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_1ea5d80" xlink:label="lbl_label32136576" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Floating Rate Senior Notes Due In 2014 [Member] </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_103fa3c" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net pension expense </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1febc2d" xlink:label="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetGainLossAndOtherBeforeTax_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Gains (losses) current period and other </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1de98a6" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair value for pension assets </link:label>
<link:label id="id_85c3f0" xlink:label="lbl_label8766448" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Litigation settlement expense </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LitigationSettlementExpense" xlink:label="lbl_LitigationSettlementExpense" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LitigationSettlementExpense" xlink:to="lbl_label8766448" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_107584c" xlink:label="lbl_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total rent </link:label>
<link:label id="id_52c431" xlink:label="lbl_UndistributedEarningsFromConsolidatedSubsidiaries_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries </link:label>
<link:label id="id_ae4a82" xlink:label="lbl_label11422338" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Fair value of derivative liabilities </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_DerivativeFinancialInstrumentsLiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure" xlink:label="lbl_DerivativeFinancialInstrumentsLiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DerivativeFinancialInstrumentsLiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure" xlink:to="lbl_label11422338" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e650df" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInRemainderOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Maturing - 2011 </link:label>
<link:label id="id_bd3744" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwoOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Maturing - 2012 </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1478b3c" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThreeOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Maturing - 2013 </link:label>
<link:label id="id_13af0a7" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFourOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Maturing - 2014 </link:label>
<link:label id="id_11186bb" xlink:label="lbl_LongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFiveOfCalendarYearEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Maturing - 2015 </link:label>
<link:label id="id_ad1957" xlink:label="lbl_label11344215" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Maturing - Thereafter </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_78c4cd" xlink:label="lbl_PaymentsForDerivatives_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Payments for Derivatives </link:label>
<link:label id="id_13986c1" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseBeforeForeignCurrencyAndAcquisitionAdjustmentsNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Including Foreign Currency And Acquisition Adjustments Net </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseBeforeForeignCurrencyAndAcquisitionAdjustmentsNet" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseBeforeForeignCurrencyAndAcquisitionAdjustmentsNet" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseBeforeForeignCurrencyAndAcquisitionAdjustmentsNet" xlink:to="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseBeforeForeignCurrencyAndAcquisitionAdjustmentsNet_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_16d35f" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseBeforeForeignCurrencyAndAcquisitionAdjustmentsNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Net balance at end of year </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1f9de04" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseBeforeForeignCurrencyAndAcquisitionAdjustmentsNet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Liability as of the balance sheet date for amounts representing estimated cost of settling unpaid claims under the terms of the underlying insurance policies, less estimated reinsurance recoveries on such claims but before adjustments for foreign currency and acquisitions. This includes an estimate for claims which have been incurred but not reported. Claim adjustment expenses represent the costs estimated to be incurred in the settlement of unpaid claims. </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_985a60" xlink:label="lbl_InventoryPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Inventories (Policy) </link:label>
<link:label id="id_a56b5a" xlink:label="lbl_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Cash and cash equivalents </link:label>
<link:label id="id_e4bb2e" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interest cost </link:label>
<link:label id="id_324d0f" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Service cost </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1341f06" xlink:label="lbl_label20193030" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investments in and advances to/from consolidated subsidiaries </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_InvestmentsInAndAdvancesToAffiliatesAmountOfEquity" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentsInAndAdvancesToAffiliatesAmountOfEquity" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_159b2a4" xlink:label="lbl_FiveYearScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleWithinOneYear_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Five Year Schedule of Maturities of Parent Company, Repayments of Principal within One Year </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FiveYearScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleWithinOneYear" xlink:label="lbl_FiveYearScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleWithinOneYear" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1eef4" xlink:label="lbl_FiveYearScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleInYearTwo_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Five Year Schedule of Maturities of Parent Company, Repayments of Principal in Year Two </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FiveYearScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleInYearTwo" xlink:label="lbl_FiveYearScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleInYearTwo" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FiveYearScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentOfPrincipleInYearThree" xlink:label="lbl_FiveYearScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentOfPrincipleInYearThree" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_338ba7" xlink:label="lbl_FiveYearScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleInYearFour_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Five Year Schedule of Maturities of Parent Company, Repayments of Principal in Year Four </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_FiveYearScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleInYearFour" xlink:label="lbl_FiveYearScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleInYearFour" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_1fcf7ab" xlink:label="lbl_FiveYearScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleWithinOneYear_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Maturing: 2011 </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_7811b3" xlink:label="lbl_FiveYearScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentOfPrincipleInYearThree_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Maturing: 2013 </link:label>
<link:label id="id_12f5fe" xlink:label="lbl_FiveYearScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleInYearFour_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Maturing: 2014 </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_1811ea" xlink:label="lbl_AnnuitiesInterestRateLowEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Annuities Interest Rate Low End </link:label>
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<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AnnuitiesInterestRateLowEnd" xlink:to="lbl_AnnuitiesInterestRateLowEnd_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_17390eb" xlink:label="lbl_AnnuitiesInterestRateLowEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Annuities interest rate assumption, lower end of range </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_18e72da" xlink:label="lbl_AnnuitiesInterestRateHighEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Annuities Interest Rate High End </link:label>
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<link:label id="id_173ae77" xlink:label="lbl_AnnuitiesInterestRateHighEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Annuities interest rate assumption, higher end of range </link:label>
<link:label id="id_fdb262" xlink:label="lbl_AnnuitiesInterestRateHighEnd_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Maximum interest rate in the range of interest rates used to calculate future benefits to be paid to or on behalf of policyholders and related expenses less the present value of future net premiums using assumptions such as estimates of expected investment yields, mortality, morbidity, terminations and expenses, applicable at the time the insurance contracts are made and cost of settling insured claims and cost incurred in the claim settlement process of annuities. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1f83147" xlink:label="lbl_TermOfCertainSecuritiesInUnrealizedLossPositionNotRecognizedInEarnings_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Term Of Certain Securities In Unrealized Loss Position Not Recognized In Earnings </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_TermOfCertainSecuritiesInUnrealizedLossPositionNotRecognizedInEarnings" xlink:label="lbl_TermOfCertainSecuritiesInUnrealizedLossPositionNotRecognizedInEarnings" xlink:type="locator"/>
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<link:label id="id_10a6454" xlink:label="lbl_TermOfCertainSecuritiesInUnrealizedLossPositionNotRecognizedInEarnings_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Term over which certain securities were in an unrealized loss position </link:label>
<link:label id="id_149b67b" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxReconciliationBusinessCombinationHoldingGain_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The portion of the difference between total income tax expense (benefit) as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to holding gains as a result of a business combination. </link:label>
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<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeReclassificationOfDefinedBenefitPlansNetGainLossRecognizedInNetPeriodicBenefitCostBeforeTax" xlink:label="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeReclassificationOfDefinedBenefitPlansNetGainLossRecognizedInNetPeriodicBenefitCostBeforeTax" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeReclassificationOfDefinedBenefitPlansNetGainLossRecognizedInNetPeriodicBenefitCostBeforeTax" xlink:to="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeReclassificationOfDefinedBenefitPlansNetGainLossRecognizedInNetPeriodicBenefitCostBeforeTax_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_77300e" xlink:label="lbl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeReclassificationOfDefinedBenefitPlansNetGainLossRecognizedInNetPeriodicBenefitCostBeforeTax_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount included in net periodic pension expense </link:label>
<link:label id="id_dd83fe" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/periodStartLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of year </link:label>
<link:label id="id_371fa6" xlink:label="lbl_label3612582" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Litigation fees </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_LegalFees" xlink:label="lbl_LegalFees" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LegalFees" xlink:to="lbl_label3612582" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_4239ee" xlink:label="lbl_label4340206" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Document and Entity Information [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_DocumentAndEntityInformationAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_DocumentAndEntityInformationAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_DocumentAndEntityInformationAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label4340206" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1e15dfe" xlink:label="lbl_label31546878" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Trading symbol </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/non-gaap/dei-2009-01-31.xsd#dei_TradingSymbol" xlink:label="lbl_TradingSymbol" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_TradingSymbol" xlink:to="lbl_label31546878" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1f92281" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsWrittenLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ceded - Life/Health </link:label>
<link:label id="id_17e5062" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsEarnedPropertyAndCasualty_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ceded - Property/Casualty </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1ea48eb" xlink:label="lbl_CededPremiumsEarnedLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negated" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Ceded - Life/Health </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1819956" xlink:label="lbl_ConvertiblePerpetualCapitalInstrumentRedemptionPrice_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Represents the redemption price of a convertible perpetual capital instrument. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_5c26a8" xlink:label="lbl_label12505575" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Parent company notes payable, maturing at year four and thereafter. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_14d7f9a" xlink:label="lbl_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accounts payable, accruals and other liabilities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_915806" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetLifeAndHealth_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums written - Life/Health </link:label>
<link:label id="id_8a0f1e" xlink:label="lbl_PremiumsWrittenNetPropertyAndCasualty_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Premiums written - Property/Casualty </link:label>
<link:label id="id_fcac83" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxLiabilities_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Deferred tax liabilities </link:label>
<link:label id="id_155d6eb" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxAssetsNet_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negatedTotal" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Deferred tax assets </link:label>
<link:label id="id_15beca2" xlink:label="lbl_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet_labels" xlink:role="http://xbrl.us/us-gaap/role/label/negatedTotal" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Deferred </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1d982bc" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeTaxesPrincipallyDeferred_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income taxes, principally deferred </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1b48eec" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet </link:label>
<link:label id="id_122ccb8" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredClaims_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total incurred losses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_b4189c" xlink:label="lbl_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseClaimsPaid_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Total payments </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1330f98" xlink:label="lbl_GainLossOnInvestmentsExcludingOtherThanTemporaryImpairments_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/totalLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment gains/losses </link:label>
<link:label id="id_17f3c8a" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Interest cost </link:label>
<link:label id="id_16ff018" xlink:label="lbl_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/verboseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Service cost </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1aea4db" xlink:label="lbl_ProjectedBenefitObligationAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Projected benefit obligation [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ProjectedBenefitObligationAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_ProjectedBenefitObligationAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ProjectedBenefitObligationAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_ProjectedBenefitObligationAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_fe2423" xlink:label="lbl_ProjectedBenefitObligationAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Projected benefit obligation: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_c8c80d" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleAfterYearFourAndThereafter_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule Of Maturities Of Parent Company Repayments Of Principle After Year Four And Thereafter </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleAfterYearFourAndThereafter" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleAfterYearFourAndThereafter" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleAfterYearFourAndThereafter" xlink:to="lbl_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleAfterYearFourAndThereafter_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_149d901" xlink:label="lbl_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleAfterYearFourAndThereafter_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Maturing: 2014 and thereafter </link:label>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ScheduleOfMaturitiesOfParentCompanyRepaymentsOfPrincipleAfterYearFourAndThereafter" xlink:to="lbl_label12505575" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssetsAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssetsAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssetsAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_543542" xlink:label="lbl_UnpaidLossesActivityAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unpaid losses activity [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_UnpaidLossesActivityAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_UnpaidLossesActivityAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_UnpaidLossesActivityAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_UnpaidLossesActivityAbstract_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1d9c30f" xlink:label="lbl_UnpaidLossesActivityAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses: </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1108db3" xlink:label="lbl_LossContingencySettlementAgreementAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Loss Contingency Settlement Agreement Amount </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_LossContingencySettlementAgreementAmount" xlink:label="lbl_LossContingencySettlementAgreementAmount" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_LossContingencySettlementAgreementAmount" xlink:to="lbl_LossContingencySettlementAgreementAmount_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1704bd2" xlink:label="lbl_LossContingencySettlementAgreementAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> The amount to which the entity agreed to pay in a settlement agreement which resolves the legal matter. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_13d7a01" xlink:label="lbl_LossContingencySettlementAgreementAmount_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Legal settlement </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1422349" xlink:label="lbl_MaximumAmountOfSettlementForCostReimbursement_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Maximum amount of settlement for cost reimbursement </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_MaximumAmountOfSettlementForCostReimbursement" xlink:label="lbl_MaximumAmountOfSettlementForCostReimbursement" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_MaximumAmountOfSettlementForCostReimbursement" xlink:to="lbl_MaximumAmountOfSettlementForCostReimbursement_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1509074" xlink:label="lbl_MaximumAmountOfSettlementForCostReimbursement_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Maximum amount of settlement amount to be remitted to reimburse certain costs of plaintiff. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_33d663" xlink:label="lbl_AmountOfSettlementRemittedToPlaintiff_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount of settlement remitted to plaintiff </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_AmountOfSettlementRemittedToPlaintiff" xlink:label="lbl_AmountOfSettlementRemittedToPlaintiff" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AmountOfSettlementRemittedToPlaintiff" xlink:to="lbl_AmountOfSettlementRemittedToPlaintiff_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_dcf519" xlink:label="lbl_AmountOfSettlementRemittedToPlaintiff_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Remaining amount of settlement to be remitted to plaintiff after certain cost reimbursement. </link:label>
<link:label id="id_170a2cd" xlink:label="lbl_CivilClassActionMember_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Class Action [Member] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_9ef4cb" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssetsAbstract_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:label id="id_f813bb" xlink:label="lbl_ReconciliationOfTheChangeInGoodwillTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Reconciliation of the change in goodwill [Text Block] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_ReconciliationOfTheChangeInGoodwillTextBlock" xlink:label="lbl_ReconciliationOfTheChangeInGoodwillTextBlock" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_ReconciliationOfTheChangeInGoodwillTextBlock" xlink:to="lbl_ReconciliationOfTheChangeInGoodwillTextBlock_labels" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1735176" xlink:label="lbl_label24334710" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Accumulated benefit obligation [Abstract] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_AccumulatedBenefitObligationAbstract" xlink:label="lbl_AccumulatedBenefitObligationAbstract" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_AccumulatedBenefitObligationAbstract" xlink:to="lbl_label24334710" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_3529a5" xlink:label="lbl_AmountOfSettlementRemittedToPlaintiff_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/terseLabel" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Amount of settlement to plaintiff </link:label>
<link:label id="id_1b741e8" xlink:label="lbl_label28787176" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Investment Agreements [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_InvestmentAgreementsMember" xlink:label="lbl_InvestmentAgreementsMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_InvestmentAgreementsMember" xlink:to="lbl_label28787176" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1ecbcac" xlink:label="lbl_label32292012" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Statement of Operations [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_StatementOfOperationsAxis" xlink:label="lbl_StatementOfOperationsAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_StatementOfOperationsAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label32292012" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1977da8" xlink:label="lbl_label26705320" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Income Statement [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_IncomeStatementDomain" xlink:label="lbl_IncomeStatementDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_IncomeStatementDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label26705320" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1749849" xlink:label="lbl_label24418377" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Sales and service revenues [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_SalesAndServiceRevenuesMember" xlink:label="lbl_SalesAndServiceRevenuesMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_SalesAndServiceRevenuesMember" xlink:to="lbl_label24418377" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1499655" xlink:label="lbl_label21599829" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Corporate and Other [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="brka-20101231.xsd#brka_CorporateAndOtherMember" xlink:label="lbl_CorporateAndOtherMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_CorporateAndOtherMember" xlink:to="lbl_label21599829" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9cd0b" xlink:label="lbl_label642315" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill [Axis] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GoodwillBySegmentAxis" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillBySegmentAxis" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GoodwillBySegmentAxis" xlink:to="lbl_label642315" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_c9bf3e" xlink:label="lbl_label13221694" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill Segment [Domain] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GoodwillSegmentDomain" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillSegmentDomain" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GoodwillSegmentDomain" xlink:to="lbl_label13221694" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_1fcb6cf" xlink:label="lbl_label33339087" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/label" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Goodwill [Member] </link:label>
<link:loc xlink:href="http://taxonomies.xbrl.us/us-gaap/2009/elts/us-gaap-2009-01-31.xsd#us-gaap_GoodwillNotAllocatedMember" xlink:label="lbl_GoodwillNotAllocatedMember" xlink:type="locator"/>
<link:labelArc order="1.0" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/concept-label" xlink:from="lbl_GoodwillNotAllocatedMember" xlink:to="lbl_label33339087" xlink:type="arc"/>
<link:label id="id_9aad6d" xlink:label="lbl_ReconciliationOfTheChangeInGoodwillTextBlock_labels" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/documentation" xlink:type="resource" xml:lang="en-US"> Schedule showing the reconciliation of the change in the carrying value of goodwill. </link:label>
</link:labelLink>
</link:linkbase>

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