Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16

Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment

International Insurance — Goodwill Impairment

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2016
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment

How to read this metric

An impairment loss signals poor performance or an overpayment for past acquisitions, which is generally negative.

Detailed definition

This represents the reduction in the carrying value of goodwill within the International Insurance segment when the fair...

Peer comparison

Reported by all public companies under GAAP/IFRS when testing for asset impairment.

Metric ID: mkl_segment_international_insurance_goodwill_impairment_loss

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does international insurance — goodwill impairment mean?
A write-down of the value of goodwill in the International Insurance segment due to a decline in the segment's fair value.