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Leucadia National (LUK -1.29%) and Markel (MKL +0.56%) are both often referred to as "baby Berkshires" -- but how are these two companies affected in a rising interest rate environment? 

In the following video, Motley Fool banking analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson answer a question from a viewer regarding the impacts of rising rates on the bond portfolios of insurances and which companies can successful navigate this environment.

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Matt Koppenheffer
Matt Koppenheffer is the former Head of the Coverage Team at The Motley Fool. He was a full-time Motley Fool employee from 2012-2025 and is a former advisor and analyst for multiple Motley Fool services. Matt's articles and analysis have been published around the world and his views have been cited in worldwide publications from the Financial Times and The New York Times to the Toronto Star and Germany's Focus Money. He has appeared to offer analysis on a variety of outlets including CNBC and NPR. Matt is the co-author of The Astonishing Collapse of MF Global as well as the creator and former co-host of The Motley Fool's Industry Focus podcast.
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