Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24

Business Segments · Intangible assets

Underwriting — Intangible assets

Markel Underwriting — Intangible assets decreased by 11.5% to $287.95M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

An increase suggests recent acquisitions or investments in intangible value, while a decrease indicates amortization or potential impairment.

Detailed definition

Represents the net book value of non-physical assets, such as customer relationships, brand names, or distribution netwo...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by insurance companies as 'Intangible Assets' or 'Goodwill and Intangibles' in segment notes.

Metric ID: mkl_segment_underwriting_intangible_assets

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24
Value$401.26M$362.32M$325.34M$287.95M
QoQ Change-9.7%-10.2%-11.5%
YoY Change-9.7%-10.2%-11.5%
Range$287.95M$401.26M
Avg YoY Growth-10.5%
Median YoY Growth-10.2%
Current Streak3+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Markel's underwriting — intangible assets?
Markel (MKL) reported underwriting — intangible assets of $287.95M in Q4 2024.
What does underwriting — intangible assets mean?
The total value of non-physical assets held by the underwriting business segment.