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Significant business acquisitions and other transactions - Summary of unaudited pro forma consolidated earnings (Detail) - Alleghany and PTC Acquisitions [Member]
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Revenues $ 383,115
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Berkshire shareholders $ (23,947)
Common Class A [Member]  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Net earnings (loss) per equivalent Class A common share | $ / shares $ (16,303)